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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1959

Page

7

Sidney chorus to perform at Lions Ladies' Night

Members of the Men's Community Chorus from Sidney will take part in the program Monday evening at the Lodgepole Lions Club Ladies' Night observance. Various local residents are noted for moves, visits, and events including Frank Hornaday returning from visit and Phi Kappa Phi initiates at Colorado State University.

Sidney Lodgepole Lions Club C. E. Heizer and Sons 22Nd Ave Ed Brauer 12Th Ave Virgil Wells Brauer Lincoln W. K. Hasenyager Bob David Dorman Earl Martin Gary Weimer Christian Youth Fellowship David Denver Frank Hornaday C. W. Hornaday Clifford Wolf Jerry Will Locke Kansas City Karen Christensen Gothenburg Hastings College Chappell Duane Moody Leslie Wolf Lawrence Brachtenbach Brachtenbach Jim Linenkamp Adam Pelloni Gordon Niemeller Frank Frauendorfer Frauendorfer Harold Lee Gel Colorado State University Fort Collins CSU Phi Kappa Phi National Scholastic Honorary J. Fred Thompson R. A. Strievant Pueblo Colo

Telephone Operators Honored At Dinner Farewell for Northwestern Bell staff

Mrs. Ken McMillen Mrs. Raymond Chipps and Miss Carol Ogden were guests of honor at a Wednesday evening dinner at Bronson Cafe hosted by Northwestern Bell telephone company coworkers. The three operators are terminating service with the local office. Seventeen people attended the farewell social event afterwards.

Ken McMillen Raymond Chipps Carol Ogden Bronson Cafe Northwestern Bell Telephone Company

Alpha Iota Plans Coming Events for Alpha Iota Chapter

Alpha Iota chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha held a meeting at Mrs. Jesse Backemeyer’s home to plan activities. Planned events include a rummage sale April 18 at city auditorium from 9 am to 4 pm, a preferential tea April 19 at Mrs. Karoline Sparks’s home, and a March 10 Mother-Daughter breakfast chaired by Mrs. James Cullins and others. Mrs. Carl Nelson discussed her Europe trip with slides, and Miss June Ray led a travel lesson. Eleven members attended.

Alpha Iota Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Jesse Backemeyer William Triplett City Auditorium Karoline Sparks James Cullins Les Hand Jr H. L. Swanson Carl Nelson Europe June Ray James Titterington

Unusual Lesson Leads Gamma Tau Demonstration

Gamma Tau chapter of Epsilon Sigma presents a table settings lesson led by guest Mrs. L. L. Swanson using china and silver from Lockwood Jewelry Shop. Thirteen members and guest Mrs. Robert Cramer receive silver demitasse spoons. Mrs. Robert Benner chairs the meeting. Founders Day May 1 marks 30th anniversary of the sorority. Fremont state convention May 16–17 discussed for member attendance.

L. L. Swanson Gamma Tau Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Leo Zwick R. H. Wester Swanson Lockwood Jewelry Robert Cramer Robert Benner Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Fremont

Friendship Night Observed By O E S In Sidney

Vocal and instrumental students from Sidney High School presented a program at the Friendship Night observance of Providence Chapter 108 O E S on Wednesday. Judy Ziegler and Rodney Vaughn performed solos, under direction of William Fankhauser, with Mrs. Anne Merrick and Mrs. Rex Olsen as accompanists. Special guests included Edward Knight of Alliance and Mrs. Knight, with attendance from Oshkosh and Potter chapters. A Grand Chapter meeting in Lincoln May 12-14 was announced for attendees from Sidney.

Sidney High School Order of Eastern Star Providence Helen Jorgenson William Fankhauser George Hinn Judy Ziegler Jorgenson Rodney Vaughn Anne Merrick Rex Olsen Edward Knight Alliance Masons Nebraska Knight O.E.S Jessie Miller Leslie Sission Oshkosh Inez Harris Alliance Chapter Potter Lincoln Leon Fine A. J. Jorgenson Walter Cork Lester Elkinton Vergal Winn Winifred Wolf Hilda Schou Fine Roy Gish Floyd Harrington M. V. Timlin

Rebekah Kensington In Wednesday Meet

Seventeen members of Rebekah Kensington answered roll call at a Wednesday afternoon meeting held in the basement of I.C.O.F. hall. Mrs. Bart Taylor presided at a brief business session. An article titled Minutes Make Fine Gifts was read by Mrs. Paul Randall. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs. W. W. Schulz Mrs. Frank Klentz and Mrs. Frank Boyle. The afternoon closed with canasta honors won by Mrs. Amy Bales high Mrs. Katie Helzer second high and Mrs. Paul Randall low. Hostesses for the April 22 meeting will be Mrs. Ed Lipke, Ray Averill and Melvin Hiett.

Rebekah Kensington I.c.0.f. Hall Bart Taylor Paul Randall W. W. Schulz Frank Klentz Frank Boyle Amy Bales Katie Helzer Mines Ed Lipke Ray Averill Melvin Hiett

Central 2nd Graders Host Fun Night At School

Second graders of Central School and teachers Mrs. Lucille Mason and Miss Elizabeth Tiessen hosted a Fun Night for parents on Wednesday. The program featured a dramaticization of The Donkey and His Band by students, plus a medley of songs. Adults joined in games, with refreshments served to nearly 150 attendees by room mothers Mrs. Paul Ritz, Mrs. Milton Nissen, Mrs. Lloyd Harlan, and Mrs. John Schmidt Jr.

Central School Lucille Mason Elizabeth Tiessen the Donkey Paul Ritz Milton Nissen Lloyd Harlan John Schmidt Jr

Mrs Fraser Circlé Circle 6 Meets With New Members

The Woman's Society for Christian Service Circle 6 met at Mrs Loren Fraser's home with co host Mrs Willard Kerk. Two new members Mrs Norman Loder and Mrs Kenneth Reagan joined along with guest Mrs C A Story. Marsha Rogers led the business and announced Spring and May fellowships. Plans for the general WSCS meeting May 7 were made.

Woman's, Society For Christian Service Circle 6 Loren Fraser Willard ‘Kerk Norman “Loder Kenneth Reagan C. A. Story Marsha Rogers First’ Methodist Church Light‘ Memorial Presbyterian Church United Council of Church Women W.S.C.S John’ W. Elwell Jr W. M. Usher Elwell Douglas Earnhart Paul Ritz

LDS Church Plans Annual Conference Here On Sunday

An LDS branch conference is set for Sunday April 12 at 7 p m in the Legion Room of city auditorium. Presiding will be A B Gunderson district president Harold E Reading high council head and nine other Scottsbluff council members. Annual reports will be heard and a worship service held. A pre conference business session will discuss Sidney building plans with lots purchased southeast of Memorial Hospital and hoped for construction soon.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Legion Room City Auditorium H. Wilford Chandler A. B. Gunderson Harold E. Reading Scottsbluff Sidney Memorial Hospital

Boys Chorus Seeks Members From Grades Five Through Eight

This week a call was made for boys in fifth through eighth grade to join rehearsals each Saturday at Central School from 10 to 11 in the morning. Mrs. Anne Merrick directs the group which will perform at the annual Spring Choral Concert next month. Any public school student in these grades may sing, and parents are urged to note the rehearsal time.

Central School Anne Merrick Ang

Club Auxiliary Hosts "Hard Times" Stagette Night

The Union Pacific Junior Oldtimers Club 35 Auxiliary held a "Hard Times" themed Stagette at Mrs. Virgil Sawicki's home. Fifteen members attended in costumes. Mrs. James Hiett won best outfit. The evening featured games and refreshments provided by the hostesses.

Union Pacific Junior Oldtimers Club Virgil Sawicki Jerry Kaminski James Hiett

Spring Luncheon Hosted by Juliette Extension Club

Juliette Extension Club members and eight guests attended a Wednesday spring luncheon at the Ft. Sidney Hotel banquet room. Guests included Mrs William Rauert and Liessa of Broadwater, Mrs P J Lenzen, Mrs Nel Exum, Mrs Joe McMillen of Sidney, Mrs Christine Carlson of Potter, and Mrs Earl Snarks and Mrs Clint Patterson of Kimball.

Juliette Extension Club Ft. Sidney William Rauert Liessa Broadwater P. J. Lenzen Nel Exum Joe McMillen Sidney Christine’ Carlson Potter Earl Snarks Clint Patterson Kimball Clarence’ Couch Bruce Banco Wendell Mathewson Couch Jow Clif Thurston Joe Policky

LPV Saddle Club Plans Sunday Ride

The Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club held a Wednesday meeting with 26 members present. Plans were made for a Sunday ride leaving the club house at 1 p.m. to Krieger's pasture, followed by a 5 p.m. pot luck barbecue. A rodeo contract was signed with Bill O'Connor to host the Ft. Sidney Days Rodeo on June 20 and 21 at the club grounds.

Rogram Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club Vergal Winn J .B. Ruttner Krieger’s Pasture Sidney Bill O’connor Elsie, Neb Clark Fulier Wes Jensen

East Ward Students Tour Town Business Sites

Twenty five fifth graders from Mrs Blanche Bakers East Ward School toured the town this morning visiting the Central School Science Fair The Telegraph plant and the 7 Up Bottling Company Mrs Jell Thurston accompanied the group as room mother.

Blanche Baker East Ward School Central School Jell Thurston

Shrine Spring Party Set Sunday April 19

The Tehama Shrine Temple Hastings hosts the Lodgepole Valley Shrine Club Spring Party at the Sidney Masonic Temple on Sunday April 19. Shriners and their wives and guests are invited to the covered dish supper at 6 30 p.m. A program by professional entertainers will feature Hastings dignitaries.

Tehama Shrine Temple Hastings Lodgepole Valley Shrine Club Sidney Masonic Temple Shriners

Square Dancers Meet in V F W Hall With Nine Squares

Square Dancers and guests gather at the V F W Hall for a Wednesday meeting of the Silver Belles and Beaux Square Dance Club. Virg Knackstedt and Ross Barker were callers, with Mrs Ruby Spindler and the Meyers among those attending. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Lloyd Juelfs and Mr and Mrs Hap Clark. The next meeting is set for April 22.

Silver Belles and Beaux Square Dance Club V.F.W. Hall Virg Knackstedt Ross Barker Ruby Spindler William Meyer Roger, Plantz Jim Thompson Lloyd Juelfs Hap. Clark

Englaires to Tour Western Nebraska and Nearby States

The Englaires a twenty voice group from Chadron State College will tour 18 towns in western Nebraska eastern Wyoming and southwestern South Dakota in April 1924 starting with Rotary International District Conference in Omaha. They perform in Big Springs Bridgeport Sidney Kimball Torrington and more with a diverse program under Alfred Blinde.

The Englaires Nebraska State College Chadron Nebraska Wyoming South Dakota Englakes Sidney Kimhail Torrington Alfred Blinde Thadron State College Chorus

April church and civic schedules for Sidney area events

April activities across churches and clubs in Sidney include Holy Trinity Lutheran Altar Guild on Friday at 7 30 a m, a Girl Scout Cookie sale, rummage sale at Episcopal Parish Hall, and cafeteria lunch at First Methodist to benefit summer camping. Other meetings span April 13 to 15 with bands, auxiliary groups, Toastmasters, garden clubs, and civic organizations at various venues and times.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Altar Guild Episcopal Parish Hall St. Martha’s Guild First Methodist Church MYF U. P. Oldtimers Club CES Kings Daughters B.po P.W Alpha Nu Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Sidney Garden Club Memorial Hospital Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society Dorcas Society Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Delta Kappa Gamma Society Grace Baptist Missionary Circle Sidney Country Club Carl Christ Jr Arnold King Job Kiwanis Club Yendis Cafe Rebekah Lodge Beta Alpha Xi Rho

Marriage Licenses From Cheyenne County Judge Office

Cheyenne County Judge's office issued licenses to Paul Latimer 21 of Kimball and Louella Brown 21 of Springfield Missouri, listing their ages and hometowns in the issuing record.

Cheyenne County Paul Latimer Kimball Louella Brown Springfield

Chuck Hammond Earns First Star Scout in Sidney in Years

Chuck Hammond son of Mr and Mrs B D Hammond was presented with a Star Scout award Wednesday night during Troop 9 Court of Honor. It is the first Star Scout for a Sidney Scout in more than ten years and precedes Eagle Scout honors. Doyle Foland distributed the award with Orin Cox and others presenting First Class and Second Class honors to several scouts. A sound film of the Boy Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge was shown by Kenneth Foland, with 75 people attending a covered dish dinner.

Chuck Hammond B. D. Hammond Doyle Foland Orin Cox Richard Heizer Charles Gipfert Gary Hawkins Tommy Green Victor Morris Ronnie Boen Tenderfoot John Davis Valley Forge Kenneth Foland Ernie Vernon Paul Koehn W. W. Schulz Odd Fellows Lodge

Ladies Bowling League Re-elects Officers For Year

The Ladies Bowling League re elected all officers for the coming year at a meeting last night in the city auditorium basement. Twenty three members attended. Officers include Mrs Robert Reck ard president Mrs Milton Corbin vice president Mrs Ed Mitchell secretary Mrs Lumir Musil treasurer and Mrs Wayne Rapp sergeant at arms. Mrs Bob Williamson chairs the arrangements committee. The annual banquet is set for Saturday May 2 at 7 pm in the Ft Sidney Hotel banquet room. The next business meeting is August 10 to decide the year’s activities.

Ladies Bowling League City Auditorium Robert Reckard Milton Corbin Ed Mitchell Lumir Musil Wayne Rapp Bob Williamson Ft. Sidney

Charles O Bowers Dies Former Sidneyite Father-in-law

Funeral services were held Tuesday in Denver for Charles O Bowers 70 father in law of former Sidney resident Marjorie Ells. He died Friday in a Denver hospital of a heart attack after about ten days of hospitalization following a prior attack. Survivors include his wife two sons Maj Charles L Bowers of Sacramento Max Bowers Denver two daughters Mrs Larry Jones and Mrs Marjorie Dilts of Denver and 11 grandchildren.

Denver Charles 0. Bowers Marjorie Ells Sidney Bowers Maj Charles L. Bowers Sacramento Calif Max Bowers Larry Jones Marjorie Dilts

Navy Lt. JG Ayres Promoted at Miramar

Donald D. Ayres of Attack Squadron 56 at Naval Air Station Miramar in San Diego California has been promoted to lieutenant junior grade. He and his wife Doris Davis of Sidney now reside in Del Mar California.

Donald D. ‘Ayres Naval Air Station Miramar San Diego Calif U. S. Navy Doris Davis Sidney del Mar

Busy Schedule Planned by LWML for Spring Events

The Lutheran Women's Missionary League met and outlined a busy calendar. A prayer service is set for April 16 at 7 30 p.m. at St Pauls Lutheran Church with Potter St Pauls ladies assisting. Zone Spring Rally at Potter is April 2 with registration 9 30 to 10 a.m. and a 1 50 fee. Zone officers will be elected with two Sidney ladies nominated. An April 22 Mission Rally begins at 8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall with Rev Phillip Ernest as guest speaker. The group voted 25 cents per member yearly for Zone treasury travel. Guests included Rev Frese of Fremont and others. roll call honored 26 members.

Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Anton Lutringer St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Potter St. Paul's Church Potter Sidney Walt Johnson Robert Buhrdorf Sidney Church Fellowship Hall LWML Phillip Ernest Nigeria Zone Treasury Lyle Olsen Earl Henderson Frese Fremont Vern Stengel Leroy Hadden Lee Bowker Henry Haupt Nevin Janssen

Card Clubs Host Dessert Luncheon with Winners Named

Joie Club entertained last evening with Mrs. Don Jorgenson hosting a dessert lunch in yellow décor. Honors went to Mrs. J R Gilliland for high, Mrs. Weldon Stewart second, and Mrs. George Taylor third. guest prize to Mrs. M L Merritt. April 27 host sarà Mrs. L L Pippitt. F A B Club held a 1:30 luncheon at Mrs. Stewart Brown with two tables of pinochle. honors went to Mrs. Frank Morey high, Mrs. Burgett Peetz second, Mrs. Leon Lafler low, and Mrs. Herman Jurgens traveling.

Joie Don Jorgenson Joie Club M. L. Merritt J. R. Gilliland Weldon Stewart George Taylor Merritt L. L. Pippitt Stewart Brown Frank Morey Burgett Peetz Leon Lafler Herman Jurgens

Happy Dozen Canasta group hosts birthday gift event

Mrs Brown received a belated birthday gift from the group as Happy Dozen Canasta, hosted by Mrs. Leslie Sabin in her home yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Ray Treman led with high, VM Paul Randall second. Guests included Mrs. E. W. Augustein. Mrs. Ray Averill will host the April 23 meeting.

Happy Dozen Canasta Leslie Sabin Happy Dozen Canasta Cip Ray Treman Paul Randall Ingh E. W. Augustein Ray Averill

Sidney Girl Scouts Cookie Sale Promotes Camping Program

Over 3 million American girls belong to the Girl Scouts and the Sidney unit in Guiding Star Council plans its annual cookie sale on Saturday April 11. Proceeds fund a bigger year round camping program. cookies offered are creme filled sandwich Cremes and chocolate mint Cremes. Buy cookies when a Girl Scout calls.

Sidney Girl Scouts Guiding Star Council

Stolen 28-foot Trailer Sought at Nogales Border

Federal officers in Nogales Arizona were asked to watch for a 28 foot long trailer stolen in El Paso Texas. Police urged officers to spot the vehicle if it appears at the Arizona Mexico border and seize it.

Nogales Ariz Ima Arizona - Mexico el Paso Tex

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