Luben retires after 40 years in communications service
John W. Luben ends a long career with Northwestern Bell after 40 years in communications. He began at O’Neill and held posts in Norfolk, South Sioux City, Valentine, Rapid City and Chadron before moving to Sidney as Work Network Supervisor. A retirement dinner-dance at the Sidney Elks Club honored Luben and featured gifts from colleagues and friends across Nebraska and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Luben
6Th Signal Corps
US Army
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Luben
O'Neill
Norfolk
Sioux City
Valentine
Rapid City
S.D
Henrietta
Crawford
Crawford, Harrison and Whitney
Nebraska
Edgemont
Igloo
Chadron
Rushville
Crawford and
Harrison
Sidney
Panhandle
Merriman
Angora
Sidney Elks Club
Karolyn
Duluth
Minn
Bill
Lincoln
Iowa
United Telephone Company of the
Scottsbluff
Kimball
Floyd Olson
Omaha
J.D Kendall
North Platte
Kendall
Ogallala Jct K
Big Springs
Bob Ferguson
Cliff Moyer
Nebraska Area
Ferguson
Jack A. MacAllister
Bob Pohl
Jim
Theidney Toll Center
C.R. Alexander
North Praile
George Coleman
Telephone Pioneers
Mary Culton
Don Benisek
Gene Lichty
Bill McElwain
Lutheran Family and Social Service offers varied aid in western Nebraska
The Nebraska agency provides counseling for families couples and individuals and sponsors family life education seminars. Doug Price director oversees services at the Sidney Service Center located at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Tuesday hours. The agency operates in Ogallala North Platte McCook and Sidney offering foster care and adoption and counseling for unmarried parents and planning help. Price has led Sidney services since August 1976 after joining in June 1976.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Family and Social Service of
Nebraska
Doug Price
Lutheran Family and Social Service
Sidney
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
San Marino
Lodgepole Road
Price
Ogallala
North Platte
McCook
Seniors Card Party Winners Named in Club Event
Seniors gathered for a regular card party on Tuesday September 27 with the Senior Citizens Club. Pitch winners were Ruth Shurberg first Art Shurberg second and Genevieve Gade third. Pinochle winners were Ann Cizek first Newt Witters second and Ada Severs third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senior Citizens Club
Ruth Shurberg
Art Shurberg
Genevieve Gade
Ann Cizek
Newt Witters
Ada Severs
Meyer Gipfert wed in South Divide Church ceremony
Janet Lee Meyer and Kenneth Eldon Gipfert married Sept 17 at Trinity Lutheran South Divide Church Sidney witnesses included family from Meyer and Gipfert clans. Rev Edwin Cook officiated a candlelight double ring ceremony with organist Kim McKay and soloist Duane Franzen. The couple to reside in Sidney after a Black Hills honeymoon.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Duane Franzen
Mark Meyer
Jan Gipfert
Venice
Susan Holling
Omaha
Steve Hume
Chappell
Roger Mashek
Sunol
Carolyn Brauer
Colleen Dudgeon Answers Public Affection Debate
In her column Colleen Dudgeon addresses readers about public displays of affection and moral concerns. She defends expressing oneself while noting the difference between a kiss and necking and invites further letters to Colleen Box 639 Frankfort Ky 40601.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Advice for a 15 year old dating a 17 year old
A teen asks how to handle a flirtatious coworker of her boyfriend. The reply urges honest communication about feelings and his view, trust in the relationship, and openness with the coworker if needed. It notes the panel cannot reply to individual letters and directs readers to the magazine box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diternel
Frankfort
Gleaner's to Bring Items for Shepherd's Project
Grace Baptist Church Gleaner's missionary group met September 21 in the basement. Members planned programs for 1977 78 and decided a Thanksgiving shower for October to collect items for Shepherd's Inc a Wisconsin home and school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleaner’s
Grace Baptist Church
Iris van Mark
Eva van Mark
Shepherd’s, Inc
Wisconsin
Goatley
Bennett Gade wed at St Pauls Church Sidney
Karen Jean Bennett and Michael Allan Gade of Sidney married in a late afternoon ceremony at St Pauls Lutheran Church. Rev Robert Einspahr officiated. The couple plans to reside at 1845 Osage in Sidney after a trip to the Black Hills.
CYF Elects Officers and Plans Activities
The Christian Youth Fellowship at the First Christian Church held a monthly meeting titled Getting in the Swing. Newly elected officers are Gary Couch president Mike Sheaman vice president Shar Couch secretary Theresa Sheaman treasurer and Rhonda Powers historian. The group intends to visit Scottsbluff on Oct 2 to play football with the local youth group and a wiener roast is planned for Oct 9 at the church cabin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Youth Fellowship
CYF
First Christian Church
Gary Couch
Mike Sheaman
Shar
Couch
Theresa Sheaman
Rhonda Powers
Scottsbluff
Sidney Day Care Center Sponsors Special Food Service Program
The Sidney Day Care Center announced sponsorship of the Special Food Service Program for eligible children in low income and high working mother areas. Meals are provided at no charge to all enrolled children regardless of race color or national origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Day Care Center
Sidney
Farm wife to speak at Day of Bread observances
Mrs Doyle Deal, Illinois farm wife and policy leader, will headline Day of Bread events in North Platte and Scottsbluff. A 7:30 am break fast at Our Savior Church in North Platte followed by a luncheon at the Scottsbluff Inn supports CROP hunger relief.
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Scottsbluff
Doyle Deal
Illinois
North Platte
Episcopal Church of Our Savior
West Fourth St
Scotsbluff Inn
Hwy 26
19Th St
Mrs Deal
Illinois Women For Agriculture
Ilinois Farmers Union
Morrisonville
Frerichs and Barnhart wed in Sterling ceremony
Lila Marie Barnhart daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Barnhart of Sidney married Jeffery Lee Frerichs son of Mr and Mrs Harold Frerichs of Gurley in a summer wedding performed by Judge Baxter Arnold of Sterling Colorado. The bride wore a blue empire gown with beige lace and carried a blue carnation bouquet. Linda Tritt served as maid of honor and Richard Arellano was best man. A garden reception followed at the bride's parents home with many relatives assisting. The couple will reside at 1841 First St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Neemeyer
Fred Neemeyer
Columbus
Tina Mashek
Roger Mashek
Sunol
Bill Gipfert
Dean Gipfert
Steve Bowman
Mark Cruise
Sidney
Mark Meyer
Jan Gipfert
Ed Meyer
Blanche Gipfert
Hank
Sophia Nienhueser
Susan Bryant
St Paul’s Lutheran Church
Karen Jean Bennett
Michael Allan Gade
Robert Einspahr
Edwin L. Bennett
Gade
Genevive Bryson
Don Gade
Sue Bennett
Nottingham
Debbie Klinesmith
Lodgepole
Lila Marie Barnhart
Ben Barnhart
Jeffery Lee Frerichs
Harold Frerichs
Gurley
Baxter Arnold
Sterling
Colo
Linda Tritt
Richard Arellano
Lions Hear Mrs Spiker at Sidney Club Luncheon
Marilyn Spiker national vice president of WIFE spoke on The Structure and Purposes of WIFE at the Sidney Lions Club luncheon. WIFE, now active in 10 states, seeks parity prices for farm products. Lions pancake feed committee members named include James Peterson Elmer Weber Edward Haupt and James Bosley with Edward Kovac as program chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Spiker
Sidney Lions Club
James Peterson
Elmer Weber
Edward Haupt
James Bosley
Lion
Edward Kovac
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Church Agency
Agency
Miss Meyer
Gipfert
South Divide Church
Marcella Brauer
Jan Meyer
Lena Gipfert
Barb Steffens
Peggy Nienhueser
Erma Fletcher
Sidney High School
American National Bank
Hamlin Electric
Black Hills
1804
Newton
Kenneth E. Gipfert
Patrick Edward
Gleaner's
Sheperd's
Bernard Chrom
Dale Walker
Harol
Paula Beaker
Greeley
Cole
Patricia and
Dawn Evans
Steve Bennett
Steve Palmer
Ray Cottier
Dennis Thompson
Osage
Mrs
Frerichs
Barnhart
Lloyd Bartling
Bernadine
Charlene Barnhart
Eee aNreen
Aes Caanes
Greg and
Mike Barnhart
Brenda Barnhart
Irene Schilz
Tene Thompson
Diane Namath
Teresa Tritt
Jackie Thompson
Jolene Thompson
Julie Thompson
Becky Martinez
First St
Mr. and
Mrs. Jeffery Frerichs
Mark W. Nelson
King
Sidney, Ne
Cees
By Im Ana
Victone Cleaners
Bet Larson
Drv Cleaners
Jabal
Aura
Iran
Western Drug
Loth Sidney
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