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May 18, 1961
COLERIDGE — Two Coleridge 4-H Club members were awarded 4-H Club Week Award Trips this past week.
Gary Lentz received his award from the Sioux City Stockyards for County Swine Champion. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lentz.
Janice Anderson received hers from the Omaha World-Herald for news reporter champion. This award was given to only twelve in the state. Janice is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Anderson.
Lentz and Miss Anderson are both members of the Coleridge 4-H Livestock Club, and Miss Anderson is also a member of the Junior Homemakers 4-H Club.
May 18, 1961
COLERIDGE — The American Lutheran Church Women held their annual Mother-Daughter Luncheon Friday evening at the church with over 200 present. The Naomi Circle was in charge of the program and the serving of the luncheon.
Mrs. Martin Nierman, Secretary of Education, was program chairman. The Ladies Chorus opened the program with “Watch and Pray.” A film, “Introducing The New American Lutheran Church,” was shown. The offering meditation was given by Mrs. Marvin Ropte, Secretary of Stewardship.
Group singing was led by Mrs. Ropte and the Junior Miss Chorus sang, “We Thank Thee for Our Mothers.” “Tribute of Mother” was given by Mrs. Don Brockman, and the response “Toast to My Daughter” was given by Mrs. Gilbert Krie.
Corsages were presented to the following ladies: Mrs. Henry Meyer, the oldest mother present; Mrs. Franklin Hefner, the mother with the youngest daughter present; Mrs. Myron Dirks, the mother with the most daughters present and Mrs. Fred Welmers, the grandmother with the most descendants present.
Pastor Ludwig Scholl read his version on “How to Bake a Cake with the Help of Little Johnnie”. The business meeting was conducted by Mrs. Willie Hansen.
May 18, 1961
COLERIDGE — Plans for a Spring Festival were being made this week by the Coleridge Commercial Club for Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4.
According to preliminary plans the Silver Star Show will hold a street carnival on Saturday and Sunday along with a free stage show on Saturday night beginning at 8 p.m. From 9 p.m. to 12 p.m. a dance will be held at Legion Hall with Herti Mahoney and Orchestra providing music.
On Sunday, June 4, a Kiddies Parade will be held at 2 p.m. followed by a Junior Legion baseball game.
May 19, 1966 COLERIDGE — The Methodist Church will hold Confirmation services at the regular morning worship at 9:00 a.m. Sunday. Rev. Herbert Jackman of O’Neill district superintendent, will be present to conduct the services. Confirmands include LeRoy Dempsey, Randy Rohde and Deborah and Patti Dennis. Mrs. Ralph Dempsey will be received by letter of transfer.
A basket dinner for the congregation and friends will be served in the church basement.
May 19, 1966
COLERIDGE — The Coleridge Board of Education was one of 21 Boards of Education across the nation to receive recognition in the National School Board Awards Program of the NEA Department of Classroom Teachers.
Elizabeth D. Koentz, President of the Department of Classroom Teachers said in a letter of commendation to the board, “We commend you for the fine work you are doing and wish you continued success in your endeavors to provide quality education to the youth of your community.”
May 19, 1966
COLERIDGE — Doug Hofeldt of Coleridge became a first semester treasurer of the Alpha Delta Chapter of the International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi at the University of Nebraska recently.
The election was for the fall term of the 1966-67 school year. He is a 1963 graduate of Coleridge High School.
May 19, 1966
COLERIDGE — Resignations have been granted by the Coleridge Board of Education to two teachers.
Resignations have been submitted by Mr. Keith Bough Sr., high school principal, and Mrs. Marty Ritter, second grade teacher.
May 19, 1966
COLERIDGE — Joyce Peck an-John Nierman have been named valedictorian and salutatorian seniors.
Joyce Peck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peck, has been announced as valedictorian of the 1966 Senior Class of Coleridge Community Schools. She is the top student of the senior class scholastically.
American Legion Auxiliary essay contest winner and winner of a $500 Wayne State Scholarship, she plans to attend Wayne State College next fall and major in mathematics to become a teacher.
She has a perfect attendance record in school having never been tardy or absent throughout Kindergarten through the twelfth grade.
She is a member of the girls glee, mixed chorus, pep club, National Honor Society (“A” club member of National Honor Society), junior class play, senior class play, one act plays, drama club, student council, magazine sales general manager and class historian. Her mother was an annual yearbook youth group and yearbook staff.
John Nierman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Nierman Sr., is the salutatorian and is the University of Nebraska Regents scholarship winner. He will attend the University of Nebraska this fall. John was a Boys Stater and Senior Honor Athlete.
He was also best supporting actor, best actor, football co-captain of superior vocal soloist in the district music contest, member of the royalty, pep club attendant, local math contest winner, local National Merit Scholarship semi-finals winner, junior class president, senior class secretary, “C” club president, National Honor Society president, yearbook editor, and president of Luther League.
He was a member of the mixed chorus, boys glee, octet, mixed octet, mixed double octet, boys quartet, solo and band (treasurer and vice president in band).
His other activities included football, basketball, track, drama club vice president, student council, speech and debate, National Honor Society (vice-president and president), junior class and senior class plays, one act plays, science fair and “A” Club member of National Honor Society.
