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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1956

Page

6

Beta Sigma Phi Chapters Meet Xi Iota

Xi Iota chapter elects Mrs Leonard Fine as president at a Tuesday evening meeting at Mrs George Taylor home. LeBaron Goodwin Jr named vice president, Frank Mattoon secretary, Robert Rauner treasurer. Founders Day plans set for April 30 with semi formal dinner at Yendis Cafe. Proceeds to Cancer fund drive.

Xi Iota Leonard Fine Beta Sigma Phi George Taylor LeBaron Goodwin, Jr Frank Mattoon Robert Rauner N. C. Livoni Glenn Siebken Evelyn Wink Goodwin Lowell Daivis Davis New Orleans Mexico Sidney Country Club Alpha Nu City Auditorium Cancer Fund

Job's Daughters Initiate Three New Members

Bethel 25 welcomed Karin Felt Sharon Adams and Carol Lee Landmesser as new initiates in a Wednesday ceremony led by Honored Queen Karen Reisner Parents of the candidates attended as visitors The program featured piano solo by Alice Wood and clarinet solo by Julianne Westfall Members designated Go To Church Sunday and planned to attend the 1 o'clock service at First Methodist Church.

Karin Felt Sharon Adams Carol Lee Landmesser Job Bethel Karen Reisner Alice Wood Julianne Westfall First Methodist Church

PEO Chapters Hold Monday Meetings

PEO FR chapter gathered at Mrs. Jack Knicely’s home with Mrs. E L Uptegrove assisting. Mrs. Lowell Davis led the business session and Miss Sally Lowe delivered the lesson “PEO As A Daughter Sees It.” Next meeting set for April 16 with Mrs Hull Cook.

FRFR PEO Jack Knicely E. L. Uptegrove Lowell Davis Sally Lowe Jack M. Shortridge Hull Cook LeBaron Goodwin BO Chapter Sadie Grimm Kay Kriegsmann Nancy Neuman Jesse King Jarvis Bush Dean Wilson J. W. Johnson D. R. Thomas

Silver Belles and Beaux Host Evening of Dances at City Auditorium

Thirteen couples enjoyed a Wednesday dance at the City Auditorium as the Silver Belles and Beaux hosted. Virg il Knackstedt Gordon Richards Ken Pittam and Ross Barker led calls including a new Drifting dance and Elsie Schottische taught by Pittams and Barkers. Guests Elmer Duncan and Robert Hamaker attended. new members were welcomed. Upcoming dances include Lisco April 14 Potter-Dix May 9 Dix May 10 Alliance May 22 public dance with Frankie Laine. all events open to the public.

City Auditorium Silver Belles Beaux Virgil Knackstedt Gordon Richards Ken Pittam Ross Barker Marvin Stephenson Lisco Ken Lorraine Pittam Virgil Knackstedts Ken Pittams Ross Barkers Elsie Schottische Elmer Duncan Farming Dorothy Rasmussen Victor Siedow Doris Jo Runge Glen Runge Bonnie Lester Runge Jack Schuttes Kenneth, Flemigs Dwight Becks Toby Shupes Stanley Pearsons Loren Potters Dewey Foss Wendell Abrams Potter-Dix Square Dance Club Dix Marvin Sc

WSCS Plans Fifth Annual Spring Fellowship Tea

The fifth annual spring fellowship tea by the Methodist WSCS is set for Tuesday April 24 at 1 30 p m in First Methodist Church. Ray Young of Scottsbluff will present an hour of organ music. Mrs John Scholl chair announces limited tickets at 25 cents available at the church office or from Circle chairmen.

Methodist WSCS Ray Young Scottsbluff John Scholl Circle

Sidneyites Set to Tour With UN Glee Club

Sidney youths Wendell Belieu and Lloyd Castner will tour five Nebraska towns with the University of Nebraska Men’s Glee Club on April 16 and 17. They will perform in David City Albion and Stanton on the first day and in Omaha Plattsmouth on the second. Belieu is a senior in Teachers College and Castner a junior in the College of Business Administration.

Wendell Belieu Forrest Belieu Lloyd Castner Clarence Castner Sidney Nebraska University of Nebraska Men's Clee Club Glee Club David City Albion Stanton Omaha Plattsmouth Belieu Teachers College Castner College of Business Administration

Ohio Women Plan Pot Luck Supper

Ohio Women’s Club members discussed a pot luck supper for all Ohio Oil Co. employees and families. The event is set for April 21 at 7 p.m. at the Catholic Youth Center, with Mrs. William Gallagher and Mrs. Jesse King as co chairs. Reservations will be taken at the next regular meeting in the Episcopal parish hall and by April calling committee members.

Ohio Oil Co Ohio Women's Club Fritz Nagel Catholic Youth Center William Gallagher Jesse King Ohio Women’s Club Episcopal Parish Hall Mines Sherrill Drum Gallagher Jerry Monk Bill Walford Terry Wilt

Ordville Ladies Circle Meets March 15 and 27

Ordville Ladies Circle held two meetings at Mrs. Yauney and Mrs. Blair homes. March 15 included devotions by Mrs. Pierson and a talk on southwest schools by Mrs. Barber. eleven members and three guests attended. March 27 featured a brief business meeting, devotions, an Ephesians study, and a program on The Way and the Wayfarer led by Mrs. Stewart.

Ladies Ordville Circle Vivian Yauney Katherine Froning Taylor Jennie Johnson Dessie McNurlin Irene Pierson Carrie Barber Southwest

Brownettes Troop 46 Meet in Lynn Robinson’s Yard

Brownettes Troop 46 gathered Wednesday afternoon in Lynn Robinson’s back yard. All members were present and played charades. Judy Weimer served refreshments. Colleen Christ, reporter.

Brownettes Lynn Robinson Judy Weimer

Hospital Auxiliary Executive Board Meeting Notice

Tuesday April 10 at 1 30 pm a meeting of the executive board of the hospital auxiliary in the auxiliary room all chairmen and co chairmen of the various departments for the bazaar are requested to be present.

Cochairman

Mrs James White Guest Speaker At AAUW Meeting

Bridgeport resident Mrs James White was guest speaker at the AAUW regular meeting. She shared slides about a six month Norway stay as a 4 H exchange student. Mrs Carl Nelson hosted 28 members and guest Mrs Dave Neubauer. Delegates were chosen for the Norfolk state meeting April 25 27. Officers elected for next year are Vice President Mrs Murray Fuller and Treasurer Mrs Jack Glenn.

James White Bridgeport AAUW Norway Carl Nelson Dave Neubauer Albert Nimtz Norfolk Murray Fuller Jack Glenn

Officers Elected At LWML Meeting

Holy Trinity Lutheran Women’s Missionary League elected officers at the regular meeting held in the home of Mrs. Arnold Muehling. Elected were Mrs. Louis Schneider president Mrs. Harold Kieselhorst vice president Mrs. Albert Christensen treasurer Miss Helen Rexroth secretary and Mrs. John Block statistical secretary.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Womens Missionary League Arnold Muehling Louis Schneider Harold Kieselhorst Albert Christensen Helen Rexroth John Block Lavern Draper Esther Swanson Henry Kieselhorst Byron Reed Muehling

Dalton Ala Mintken Davison Legion Auxiliary Meeting Report

The Dalton Alabama Legion Auxiliary met April 4 with President Phyllis Ernest presiding. Junior dance pupils Connie Flora Laurie Miller and Jean Kruger performed before adjournment. Plans for Poppy poster contest for two grade groups and prizes were discussed with contest closing May 1. Mothers Day Tea set for May 12 2 to 4 with corsages for guests. Leaves gratitude to Mrs Charlie Eckert and a gift for Ronnie Dykman. Loretta Rabe spoke on Pan-America Haiti topic. Lunch was served.

Mintken Davison Legion Auxiary Phyllis Ernest Rev. Eddy Connie Flora Dale Flora Laurie Miller Lawrence Miller Jean Kruger al Kruger Mary Ann Mintken Poppy Joy Ankeny Pan-America Haiti

Nesslein divorce filed in Cheyenne County court

Virginia Nesslein sues for divorce from Fred Nesslein on extreme cruelty grounds in Cheyenne County District Court. The couple married August 31 1944 and have four children. custody of the children is sought.

Cheyenne Couty District Court Virginia Nesslein Fred Nesslein

VEW Auxiliary Set Installation Dinner Tuesday

VEW and Auxiliary hold a joint dinner and officers installation Tuesday night at the city auditorium. A 6:30 free dinner for past members precedes an 8 p.m. installation led by District Commander Tom Lenzen, with Mrs. Virgil Knackstedt installing the auxiliary officers and plans discussed for the post home addition.

City Auditorium Virgil Knackstedt Tom Lenzen Post

ESA Sorority Hosts Kid Party Social

The Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority held a Kid's Party themed social at Mrs. James Richardson's home with co host Mrs. Dale Kinney. Guests included Mrs. Les Hand Jr and Mrs. Evelyn Jobman won best costume. Members recited nursery rhymes and Mrs. Bill Triplett won a prize for best recitation. Refreshments and games for children completed the evening.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority James Richardson Dale Kinney Les Hand, Jr Evelyn Jobman Bill Triplett

Schnell Chambers Marriage Announced

Mr and Mrs Conrad Schnell announce the marriage of their daughter Gladys Irene to Cleo LaVern Chambers. The ceremony was March 26 in Raton New Mexico conducted by Rev I L Morgan. The couple will reside in Sidney where Chambers works for B and O Construction.

Conrad Schnell Gladys Irene Cleo LaVern Chambers Sam Chambers Raton N. M I. L. Morgan Methodist Church Ronald T. Haight Denver

Club Bridge and Canasta Gather for Social Evenings

The JUG Canasta Club met at Mrs Quentin McDonald home with guests Mrs Harvey Headley and Mrs Calvin Emerson. Honors went to Mrs John Blair for high score and red threes while Mrs Wayne Bauerkemper had the low score. Lunch was served by the hostess La Plaisir. The La Plaisir Bridge Club met at Sidney Country Club with host Mrs Thomas B O Connell Sr. Guests included Mrs Milton Handsel Mrs Paul Martin and Mrs Lowell Davis. Mrs W P Ackerman won high score and Mrs O J Weymouth second high. The next meeting is Tuesday April 17 with hostess Mrs O J Weymouth.

Quentin McDonald Harvey Headley Calvin Emerson John Blair Wayne Bauerkemper la Plaisir

U S Beef Consumption For 1955 Reported At 3 Billion Pounds

The 1955 U S beef consumption reached three billion pounds in value exceeding three billion dollars. Congress proposed restoring George Washington s tomb in the Capitol but relatives rejected the plan.

U. S Congress George Washington Capitol

Notable Names Dismissed List From Local Lodge

A roster of admired and dismissed individuals includes Sidney Merritt Scott Mrs Willard Meyer Mrs Kenneth Peetz Mrs Amerigo Sac ca Frank J Martinez Raymond Cruz Murl Pearson Lodgepole John Gipfert Bert Wiegers Potter W M Juedes and Irvin Downs B F Strahan Mrs Merritt Scott Mrs Robert Maguire Mrs Louise Adams Mrs James Rubey Harry Ferguson Mrs Effie Hatcher Bertha Schiller Mrs Eva Fotinos Mrs Fred Wederski Alan Akin. Kimball Mrs Edward Provost Potter C G Gemeinhardt.

Sidney Merritt Scott Willard Meyer Kenneth Peetz Amerigo Sacca Frank J. Martinez Raymond Cruz Murl Pearson Lodgepole John Gipfert Bert Wiegers Potter W. M. Juedes Irvin Downs B. F Strahan Robert Maguire Louise Adams James Rubey Harry Ferguson Effie Hatcher Bertha Schiller Eva Fotinos Fred Wederski Alan Akin Kimball Edward Provost Potter C G Gemeinhardt

Look Who's Here Look Who's Here

A son named Jerrie Lee Howell was born April 3 at 7 46 p m in Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Jerry Lee Howell. He weighs 7 pounds 12 ounces and has a brother Lloyd eight years old. A daughter Juanita Rose was born April 3 at 11 p m to Mr and Mrs Charles W Wiley at Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital. Grandparents are Effie Wackerla of Sidney and Merle Robinson of Rapid City.

Jerrie Lee Jerry Lee Howell Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital Lloyd Juanita Rose Wylie Juanita Rose Charles W. Wylie Effie Wackerla Sidney Merle Robinson Rapid City

Merry Ten Extension Club Meets at Griffiths Home

Eight members gathered at the home of Mrs. W. L Griffiths for a Wednesday night meeting. Roll call shared facts about states as President Mrs. Griffiths led the business session and the lesson on Choosing and Using Accessories was presented by Mrs. C. E. Heizer and Mrs. Griffiths. The next meeting is planned for May 2 with Mrs. Douglas Howarth hosting and roll call to be answered with a poem.

Merry Ten Extension Club W. L Griffiths

Traffic Violations Reported Across Several Cities

The record lists multiple speeding and driving violations with fines and costs. Individuals named include John Goodman in Gering, Finn Larson in Livonia, Harold Vossler in Sidney, Norman Inman in Kimball, Thomas Culbane in Chicago, Robert Gettlion in Cedar Rapids, Clebern Filbeck in Sidney, Howard Rutledge in Kimball, George Lassiter in Kimball, Raymond Ham in Sterling, and Edward Frank in Sidney.

John Goodman Gering Finn Larson Livonia Mich Harold Vossler Sidney Norman Inman Kimball Thomas Culbane Chicago Robert Gettlion Cedar Rapids Clebern Filbeck Howard Rutledge Nebraska George Lassiter Raymond Ham Sterling Edward Frank

Speeding Fine for Ivan Bland in Salt Lake City

Ivan Bland of Salt Lake City receives a speeding conviction with a $10 fine and costs imposed.

Ivan Bland Salt Lake City

Davis faces careless driving verdict in Glencoe

Jesse Davis cited for careless driving with a fine of 25 dollars and costs. John Taylor of Glencoe Illinois cited for speeding with a fine of 10 dollars and costs.

Jesse Davis John Taylor Glencoe Ill

Also Mentioned on This Page

Xi Rho Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Charles Dalton M. R. Sigler Germany Eugene Bonkiewicz Arno Thomas Marjorie Ann John D. Cathey Ben Cathey Midland Tex Miss Thomas Sidney High School Cathey Air Force Bobbie Conklin Gerald Clemons Conklin Roy Conklin Clemons Wilber E. Clemons Sioux Ordnance Depot Parks Afb Calif Beth Phyllis Lee Wiggs Russel L. Wiggs Tacoma Wash Robert James Ackerman William P. Ackerman Miss Wiggs Eastern Washington College Portland Ore United Air Lines Europe Mr. Ackerman Nebraska University Ohio Ordville Colleen Christ LWML Dalton ESA Sorority Schnell - Chambers Jerrie Lee T Howell DR. W. E Gunderson Cherrif Savings and Loan Funda Mental Services Sidney Federal Savings 10Th Ave Lockwood's Jewelers S&h 9Th Ave Fordomatic Transmission Chevrolet Tutone Elwell Motors Illinois New Our Phon Ting Poe Tan Wamsley's Wlinois
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