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Chapter J met last Monday in the Salem Lutheran Church fellowship hall with Steph Thayer and Dana Epley serving as hostesses. Ruth Epley, vice-president, opened the meeting as President Sue VanSkiver was away attending the P.E.O. National Convention. The main business item was reviewing resumes and selecting a candidate to be recommended for a STAR National Scholarship. Plans for the continuation of the local scholarship were also discussed. The fun part of the evening was playing an abbreviated form of Bunco led by Steph and Dana. Methods of...
Thirteen was the lucky number of Rubies who motored to Blue Hill on Friday, Sept. 29, for lunch and to invade the local retail establishments. Following lunch at the local grocery and cafe, the group trooped next door to the Treasure Trove, where they were indeed able to find thrifty treasures. After visiting several other establishments, the group was ready to indulge in lattes, mochas, flavored coffee and other specialty items at the shop located on the other side of the grocery-cafe. Those attending were Carol Eckles, Pat Drexel, Marcia...
A general meeting of the Women of Salem Lutheran Church was held on Sept. 20 in the church fellowship hall. The 2024 officers of the group were elected and will be installed at the Jan. 3 Epiphany Supper. They are: DeAnna Tuttle, president; Lexie Frahm, vice president; Murlene Schleufer, secretary, and Diane Gebers, treasurer. Committee members will be announced at the January meeting. Following the business meeting, those present worked to carry out the “God’s Work, Our Hands” project of the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ameri...
Chuck and DeAnna Tuttle attended the American Legion District 10 Fall Rally held at the Sutton Legion Hall on Saturday, Sept. 16. DeAnna led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem and Chuck gave the recitation of the POW/MIA Empty Chair ceremony. During the opening session, local and regional dignitaries were introduced and Vicki Ozenbaugh, past department auxiliary president, reported on the national convention and her duties as the chair of the National Security Committee and the “Be the One” project. During the aux...
P. E. O. Chapter J met in the Salem Lutheran Church fellowship hall on Monday, Sept. 11, with Carol Eckles and Jaynie Spirk serving as co-hostesses. President Sue VanSkiver reviewed the by-law changes that will be voted on at the national convention she will be attending later this month. Many of the changes are opposed by the membership and will be voted on accordingly. Members voted to continue the Adopt a Resident program at the P. E. O Home in Beatrice and signed up to remember the assigned resident on a specific month of the year. RSVPs...
The regular monthly meetings of the Nelson American Legion Post 187 Family was held Thursday at the Legion Clubhouse. The deaths of Legion member Don Biltoft and of the wife of member Erik Russell were announced and special condolences extended to the families. Other announcements were that the District 10 Fall Rally would be held Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Sutton American Legion. Members were invited to the Red Cloud Legion on Tuesday, Sept. 19 when a special award was presented to a 73 year Legion Member. Also discussed was the tax status...
Even though the temperature passed 100 degrees later in the day, 13 women braved the soaring heat the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 22, to visit Liberty Cove recreational area and learn more about the Little Blue Natural Resources District. Tim Heche, supervisor of the Liberty Cove facility, and Jessica Hedges, media and communications specialist for the LBNRD, gave an overview of the aims and purposes of the district and of the educational opportunities extended to area youth. Their presentation...
Throughout history, Elizabeth (Betsy) Griscom Ross has been credited with sewing the first American flag and with helping George Washington finish the red, white and blue design. It is believed that Betsy was chosen to complete this task because George Ross, an uncle of her deceased husband John (the first of her three husbands), was a flag committee member. While the original flag, called the Grand Union or Continental Colors, no longer exists, a replica is on display at the Betsy Ross house in Philadelphia. Since formal adoption as the flag...
Twenty-two Nelson Rubies joined for lunch to celebrate Valentine's Day on Feb. 14. Those in attendance were Jodene Clabaugh, Barb McCartney, Brenda Lynch, Jaynie Spirk, Mickey Vork, Sally Uhrmacher, Charlene Schultz, Sue Van Skiver, Terri Oltmans, Donna Gillan, Trish Rasmussen, Teresa Walton, Evie Olson, Karen Harrington, Carol Eckles, Sandra Sterkel, Cindy Adamson, Marcia Buresh, Lois Hamel, Bonnie Jensen, Ruth Epley and DeAnna Tuttle. After everyone declared they could not eat another bite, Ru...
Nelson American Legion held their first Mardi Gras party on Friday, beginning at 6:30 and lasting until ? Music was by Royce Schott, special décor, food and drink, and special favors including masks, beads and "darnnit" dolls made for a festive evening – almost like being in New Orleans but maybe a little bit colder....
Dick and Marge Kohmetscher of Lawrence were awarded Quilts of Valor in a moving presentation during the Lawrence-Nelson High School program honoring veterans held on November 10. The five girls who designed and constructed the quilts under the supervision of Kay Theer, their 4-H leader, voted unanimously to award a quilt to Army Veteran Dick Kohmetscher in recognition of his service to God, country, community and family. Since they had made two quilts, the girls decided that Marge, also a...
