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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1957

Page

8

Funeral services set for B O Tracy as Lincoln visit noted

Mr and Mrs John Hajek Jr and Vergal Wien lett plan to attend funeral services tomorrow in Lincoln for B O Tracy grandfather of Mrs Hajek and uncle of Vernon Reinmuth now ill at St Luke s Hospital in St Louis. Olson son of Cael Olson part of marsh military band at Kem Military School Bodrnville joined ROTC Circus in Kansas City March 29 with 5606 spectators.

John Hajek Jr Vergal Wien Lett Lage Lincoln B. O. Tracy Hatex Vernon Reinmuth Harry Sidney Broadwater Louis St. Luke’ S Hospital St. Louis St. Luke Ean Qlison Cael L. Olson Marsh Military Kem- Military School Bodrnville Kansas City Hum Ite

Gardner Improving at Home in Denver

Mrs. Charles Gardner, former Sidney resident, has been dismissed from a Denver hospital after several weeks as a patient and is convalescing at her Denver home. A message from Mr. Gardner says she is improving and hopes to be in town in a few days at 1 Newport Street, Denver.

Charles Gardner Sidney Denver Gardner

Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society Meeting Report

A Wednesday Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society meeting featured a tie on Evangelism and an additional service. Mrs John Iguasa hosted the event with Mrs Virgil Wadley and Joe Ralph among those present. Miss Marie Oh Neal presided briefly and will host the April 17 meeting remarks.

Allen Clark Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society John Iguasa Virgil Wadley

Ips-Recorded Lesson Highlights Church Meeting

A taped lesson titled Calvary was featured at a St Pauls Lutheran aid meeting held at Mrs Ervin Ehlers home. Rev Henry Dorn led the lesson and devotional service. Mrs Ed Bauman vice president and Mrs Meta Sorge assisted with the business meeting. Hostesses for the May 2 gathering will be Mrs Roby Selvien and Mrs Curtis Elsen.

Gurney Calvary St. Paul’s Ervin Ehlers Henry. Dorn Ed Bauman Sorge Nelrebhvienté Awere Henry Js Roby Selvien Curtis Elsen

Rebekahs Initiate Four New Members at Lodge Meeting

At the Odd Fellows lodge, four new members were initiated during the Wednesday evening Rebekah meeting. Initiates included Mrs. Hofer, Mrs. Arlo Jones, Mrs. Cal Sentner, and Mrs. Leonard Mery, with noble grand presiding and 48 members present. Lunch committee members listed.

Rebekah’ Lodge Ry. “Hofer Arlo Jones Cal Sentner Leonard Mery Lawrence Osborn Noble Land Dorothy Ceplin Lillian Christensen Kimball Joan Cumber Merino Cole Ded Earl Cruise Bill’ "Hawkins Ted Reisner Jack Benteen Lee Gainand Jean Crabb

PTA Council Meeting At Central School Auditorium

The Parent Teachers Association Council meeting will be held at 1 2 o clock in Central School auditorium due to bad weather. Mrs Donald Swisher district representative will conduct a Q and A for old and new officers and interested members. Election of officers will be conducted by Mrs A J Koester council president. Public invited and PTA members urged to attend.

Donald PTA

Cub Scouts Meet at Home of Roland Schubert

Den 5 Pack 9 and Den 5 Pack 90 met March 29 at Roland Schubert's home. Scouts painted the bottoms of their tom-toms they are making this month. Frank Foster reported.

Roland Schubert Frank Foster

Potter Students Shine In District 6 Speech Contest

Potter students at Chadron for District 6 speech contest earned top honors in solo and group events. Participants included Lila Meyer Jim Coulter Karen Egging Kent Lee Edna Warrelman Jay Stecher Jim West Betty Fiehler with awards for public address poetry reading interpretation and discussions.

Potter Chadron Lila Meyer Jim Coulter Karen Egging Kent Lee Edna Warrelman Jay Stecher Jim West Betty Fiehler Connie Rose Larry Raach Betty Madden Sylvia Reitz Dale Dedic Gordon Johnson

Ice Capades Return to Denver Coliseum in 1957 Tribute

The Ice Capades will perform at the Denver Coliseum from April 20 to 28 with two days off. Shows begin at 8 30 nightly, matinees Saturday at 2 30 and Sunday at 1 30 and 5 30. Tickets are on sale at the May Company and Coliseum offices. The event honors teenagers and marks the show’s 17th year.

Denver Denver Coliseum May Company Coliseum

District Officers To Attend WSCS Lincoln Meeting Next Week

Northwest district WSCS officers Mrs. J. Vaughn and Mrs. Clarence Meyer will attend the 16th annual Nebraska Conference meeting in Lincoln April 9 11. Delegates from Sidney Gurley and Lexington attend with local presidents to convene at St Paul Methodist Church. Conference totals 421 societies and about 29500 members. Dr. Frank A Court and Mrs. Frank G Brooks are featured speakers with Brooks delivering the closing address.

Northwest District of Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service Clarence Meyer Lodgepole W.S.C.S. Nebraska Lincoln Sidney R. L. Townsend H. P. Bollinger D. D. Retzlaff Gurley Group Bert Women’s Division of Christian Service

Mrs Goodwin Chosen New AAUW President At Meeting

Mrs Goodwin elected president of the local AAUW group at the Wednesday evening session in the senior high home economics room. Mrs Don Newberg was named secretary while Mrs Murrey Fuller and Mrs Jack Glenn retained roles. The group planned the State convention May 3 and 4 in Omaha and heard a Colleges topic from fellowship chair Mrs E T C Jones.

leBaron E. T. C Jones A.A.U.W Herman Heise Potter Mary Anderson Ruth Piva Mary Abbie Anderson Marilyn Schmidt

Reorganizing of Church Groups Is Debated Thursday

Two women's societies at Light Memorial Presbyterian Church, Westminster Circle and Arc Society, discuss consolidating into the Women's Association of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church. Constitution and by-laws reviewed. 18 members attended Arc Society meeting with amendments adopted. Program on Christ's Way In Every Age presented. presbytery meeting plans noted for Sidney on April 26.

Women's Societies Light Memorial Presbyterian Church Westminster Circle Arc Society Women's Association of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church Presbytery Sidney Clarence Castner Joe Dodds A. E. Dill Hongkong Sylvia Reese Dodds W. R. Jervis Ernest Seeger Richard Herman M. C. Sherrerd Elmer Haines Mable Nielsen Christ

JC District Meet Set Here Thursday

Jaycees hold a district leadership training meeting announced by Dean Wilson for Thursday April 11 at the Elks Club. District vice president Don Johnson of Bayard leads an interesting program as a precursor to the state convention at Scottsbluff May 3-4. reservations to Bob Wait by April 8.

Jaycees Dean Wilson Elks Club Wilson Don Johnson Bayard Bob Wait Scottsbluff

Kiwanis Club Views Engine Installation Slides

President J B Baker led a Wednesday Kiwanis meeting at Yendis Cafe with 17 members attending. Joy Knackstedt reported on plans for spring boys and girls track meets while Murrey Fuller showed slides detailing the new engine installation at the light plant from start to finish.

J.B. Baker Kiwanis Club

New Encampment Instituted at Minatare

A new Ladies Encampment Auxiliary Dover No. 136 of Minatare was instituted on March 30 by Grand Officers. Mary Hawkins of Sidney presided. Officers and charters were installed with regalia sharing a long history. Seventy two matrons and patriarchs attended. refreshments followed.

Dover No Minatare Mary ‘Hawkins Sidney Shirley Bobo Cheyenne Elizabeth. Carter D.D.G.M Wildy Grace Johnston Margie DeRock Mildred Andrews Ruth Hughes Maude Abner Mary Hawkins Grand Ladies Encampment Auxiliary Nebraska Wildy No Excelsior No Omaha Wildy No. 62 Dover No. 136 Katie Hansen Don Hansen Florie Jarmin C. Leslie Jarmin Ruby Regester Fred Regester Gladys Wilson Merle Wilson Irene P. Bubak Anton J. Bubak Eva Mae Chambers George E. Blair Grace E. Johnston Raymond P. Johnston Dale R. Owen Allen C. Chambers Ernest E. Dickinson Elnora Owen Sylva Montz Walter Low

Potter Variety Show Rescheduled for April 26 27

The Potter American Legion Auxiliary postponed the planned two night variety show due to bad weather and set new dates April 26 and 27 at the Potter Legion Hall. The program includes a fashion show with male models, Legion members modeling women’s wear, a one act play, vocal solos and dances by soloists and groups.

Potter American Legion Auxiliary Potter Legion Hall Auxiliary Cliff Thurston The Potter Legion

Toastmistress and B.P O Docs Club Meetings

The Toastmistress Club meets Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Yendis Cafe Party Room followed by social hour. B.P O Docs convenes Monday at 8 p.m. in the Elks lodge room with social hour after the business meeting.

Toastmistress Club Yendis Cafe Elks Lodge

Local club meetings announced for April including Jaycees and OES events

Jaycees district leadership training is set for Thursday April 11 at the Sidney Elks Club with reservations to Bob Wait by Monday evening. Providence Chapter 108 Order of Eastern Star plans a Wednesday April 10 8 pm meeting at the Masonic Temple with visitor Grand Matron and initiation and Friendship Night. Hospital Auxiliary Executive Board meets Tuesday at 1 30 pm to finalize bazaar plans. Episcopal District 8 Auxiliary meeting postponed to Tuesday at St Hilda's Kimball with 10 am communion and $1 lunch. OES Past Matrons meet Monday April 8 at 2 pm at Mrs. Joe Dodds home.

Jaycees Sidney Elks Club Bob Wait Providence Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Hospital District 8 Auxiliary Episcopal Churches St. Hilda’s Kimball O.E.S Joe Dodds

Unclear List of Names Prompts Questionable Record Title

A fragmented OCR fragment lists numerous names including Sidney Fred Hruza, Mrs Ruben Martinez, Mrs Ronald Thornton, Marguerite McMillan, Mrs James Taylor, Mrs Clara Meick, Billa Richards, Shirley Trump, Hilbert Borcher, Donald Walker, Gary Walker Potter, Mrs Lumir Studnicka, William Benish, Victoria Vetter. No context or event details provided.

Sidney Fred Hruza Ruben Martinez Ronald Thornton Marguerite McMillan James Taylor Clara Meick Billa Richards Shirley Trump Hilbert Borcher Donald Walker Gary Walker Potter Lumir Studnicka William Benish Victoria Vetter

Incoming Social Notes Mention Local Names And Families

A fragmentary social snippet lists individuals including Howard Vetter and Mrs Terrell Wieckhorst with Dix and Timothy Wistrom. dismissals include Sidney Mrs George Niemann Carol Henderson Mrs Ronald Thornton Mrs Kenneth Butts William Vincent Mrs Harry Statley and Walter Schaer. other names Glenn Henzl and Gilbert Myers. mentions Crook and Timothy Wistrom with relatives Jeannie Jerry Rose Ste man and Ted Thom son with ages and places Sidney Dalton Grandparents Rose Ste man Sidney and Ted Thom son Dalton.

Howard Vetter Terrell Wieckhorst Dix Timothy Wistrom Sidney George Niemann Carol Henderson Ronald Thornton Kenneth Butts William Vincent Harry Statley Walter Schaer Lodgepole Glen Henzl Dalton Gilbert Myers Timothy Wistrom Crook Richard Taylor

Stegemans Welcome Daughter Jana Marie

Mr and Mrs Bob Stegeman announce the birth of their daughter Jana Marie at 207 AM Wednesday April 3 at Memorial Hospital. The newborn joins the family with loving parents and hopeful smiles.

Bob Stegeman Jana Marie Memorial Hos

Kieselhor Family Welcomes Son Lonny Lee

A son named Lonny Lee was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kieselhor at 3 44 p.m. on Tuesday in Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds ten and a quarter ounces. His brother Larry Lee is months old. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Henry Kieselhorst of Sidney and Mr and Mrs L Schroeder of Dalton.

Lonny Lee Harold Kieselhor Memorial Hospital Larry Lee Henry Kieselhorst Sidney L. Schroeder Dalton

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Iudies Rebekahs WSCS Goodwin AAUW Kiwanians Shaw Walker Shaw-Walker Illinois S&h Technicolor Pital Jeannie Jerry Rose Steman Ted Thomson Jana Marie Stegeman Lonny Lee Kieselhorst Telegraph Cecelia Kennedy St. Martha's Guild—Episcopal Church Linden Campbell Piano Co Flene Thomas Broadway Scottsbluff, Nebr Ae Cruiser
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