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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1961

Page

7

Out-of-town guests attend April wedding in Wilbur area

A long list of relatives and friends from Lincoln Beatrice Denver and Cheyenne gathered for the April 3 wedding of Jeannette Albro and James Cantrell near Wilbur Nebraska. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Tom Cantrell Sr Mr and Mrs Richard Roll and many others with rehearsals and a Sunday buffet. Police note traffic was controlled by radio.

Jeannette Albro James Cantrell Asedted Tom Cantrell Sr Wilbur Tom Cantrell Ken Junske Lincoln Richard Beck Beatrice Patsy. Davis Denver Beverly Derwart Ompha Mies Dorothy Raigerwhek Ki Kikai Melvin’ Reseigh Belix Heriade Peatz Raymondette Climax Colassned William Nalleiteid Felix Ft. Morgan Richard Waln Cheyenne Emil Dolsky Ft. Colling Wilfred. Umreln Bilide Joseph Schutte Gil Sterling Vern Albro William Rourke Patty Wilfred Unrein Ricky Ton Cantrell Richard Rolls James Patrick Ginny Loftus Joe Schutte Tom Cantrell Jr John J. Treinen N. M Tucson Albel Phoenix Aus Sophie J .Livoni Mona Frank Nelson Nelson Ethel Jeffery

Roaring 20s Sorority Party Draws Potter Couples

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority at Potter hosted a Roaring 20s gathering at Sidney Country Club Saturday. About 25 couples attended a buffet dinner and dance with speakeasy entry, kerosene lamp lighting, checkered decor, and themed favors. Special guests included honorary members Mrs. Reetz and Mrs. Enevoldsen.

Psi Beta Zeta Potter Sidney Country Club Wwe Fred Reetz Reetz Fred Enevoldsen Kenneth Rose Dorothy Hessler Delmar Knight Clif Thurston Don Enevoldsen

Foreign Missions Topic At St Pauls Ladies Aid

Rev C C Boye led a Thursday afternoon study on foreign missions at St Pauls Luther an Ladies Aid with devotional period. Mrs Ed Bauman presided at a business session attended by 4 members and two guests Sophie Engelland and William Vecera. Hostesses were Mrs Art Schuessler and Verne Sharman. Next meeting set for May 4 at the Fellowship Hall.

Foreign Missions Cc. C. Boye St. Paul's Luther Boye Ed Bauman Sophie *Engelland William’ Vecera Art Schuessler Verne Sharman Fellowship Hall

Women’s Association Luncheon Discusses Spring Tea

Twenty nine members of the Apapciation of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church attended a 1 o’clock luncheon Thursday in the church parlors. Roger Plantz presided at the business session and announced the annual Spring Fellowship Tea on April 25.

Women's Scottsbluff Elmer Hartmann Carl L. Nelson Elizabeth

Dorcas Society Plans Anniversary Dinner

Dorcas Society of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church met with 25 members. Mrs. Alvin Bauer presided. They planned a basket dinner at noon Sunday April 30 for the church’s ?th anniversary. Co-chairmen were Mrs. Anna Rexroth and Mrs. D R Sedgwick.

Dorcas Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Alvin Bauer Anna Rexroth D. R. Sedgwick Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service Henry Monnich Car] Christ Ed Brauer A. J. Whitinice Arnold Breasck

Extension Clubs Meet for Nebraska Government Study

The March session of Extension Clubs was held March 23 at the home of Mrs Lenhart Schobert with eight members and one guest, Mrs Eugene Argabright. Plans include studying a Nebraska government section each meeting. next gathering on April 20 at Mrs Clarence Motes’s home features a lesson on Home and Family Protection by Mrs Louis Fehringer.

Oyepee Shqme Lenhart Schobert Schobert Eugene Argabright Nebraska Ww.l. ‘Griffiths Clarence Motes Louis Fehringer

Methodist WSCS Officers Elect and Spring Tea Planned

New officers of the Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service were elected at the First Methodist Church meeting. President and co‑presidents named along with secretaries and chairmen. Forty‑nine members attended as plans were set for a Northwest District spring meeting and a Spring Fellowship Tea on April 25.

Methodist Wscs Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church J. W. Vaughn C. A. Stary David Ells Glenn ‘Ackerson Bryce’'Stewart Lenhart - Rebert Cale Kindred George Niekum Florence Linton W. E. Henke K. L. Moore W. M. Usher Lloyd Talich Raoul Nelson Frank Balderson Hilbert Borcher C. D. Webster King Story Dale Kindred Elizabeth Schwasnick Henke William Waldo Gordon Richards Dallas Richards Oscar Hatcher Jack Fish Alva Cox Bruce Stewart Northwest District Chappell Methodist Church

Isaac Jones 91 Former Resident Dies in California

Isaac Jones a 91 year old former Sidney resident died Thursday in California where he had lived since 1937. Born March 20 1870 in Osceola Illinois he moved to Sidney at age 14 with his mother homesteading on the North Divide in 1884. He was a longtime member of the Methodist Church and had worked 35 years as night supervisor for the Union Pacific Railroad in Sidney. He married Olive E Tipton in 1903 and Dora Sneider in 1945. survived by seven of nine children, 22 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. Funeral services were held today at 1 p.m. at Brusie Funeral Home Chico with burial in Chico Mausoleum.

West Eighth St Chico Jones Verna M. Mosman Stockton Calif George T Ward A Sterling Adabelle Erickson Aden M Portland Ore Clayton Sandpoint Idaho Clifford D Cheyenne John Moore Trinity Methodist Church Brusie Funeral Home

Dutch Dollis 4-H Club Meets At Cindy Lowenhurst Home

The February 25 meeting of the Dutch Dolls 4-H Club was held at Cindy Lowenhurst's home. Leader Mrs. Peetz helped with their skirts. The session adjourned and refreshments were served.

Cindy ‘Lowenhurgt Peetz

Community Club and Sorority Schedule for April Week

Events listed across Monday to Friday include Rotary Club and Toastmasters at 6:15 to 6:30 p.m., Sidney High Band Auxiliary and Odd Fellows Lodge meetings, BP.W. Club and sorority activities, and various local organization gatherings. Attendees include Doran family members, Civitan Club, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Garden Club, and W.F. Post 610.

Rotary Club Sidney High Band Odd Fellows Lodge Alpha Nu King’ S.daughters I Doran Fire Hall Civitan Club Rail’s Hospital Sidney Garden Club N.O. ‘Extension John Frerichs Rebekah Kensington Bunkerhill Kiwanis Eastern Star Helping Hand

SHS Math Team Rates Well In State Contest

Sidney High School's math team placed 18th out of 142 schools in the National Math Contest held March 7. Top scorers James Nissen Ed Bowman and Roger Young contributed to the team score as Sidney achieved its first top 20 finish in four years of MASM sponsorship with 2,736 participants in Nebraska.

Sidney High School James Nissen Ed Bowman Roger’ Young Sidney Mathematical Association of America Nebraska National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Local Students To Chadron Visit Day At Chadron State

Visitation Day at Chadron State Teachers College was held Thursday sponsored by Sigma Delta Nu an educational fraternity. Attending from Sidney were 26 Future Teachers of America members and two sponsors Mrs. Maria Carley and Ralph Spencer. The all day session included visiting classes and campus buildings talks with instructors luncheon and dinner meeting also at the cafeteria Students from Harrison and Hemingford also took part in the event.

Chadron State Teachers College Sigma Delta Nu Sidney Future Teachers of America Mre Marcia Carley Ralph Spencer Harrison and Hemingford

Luther League Rally Planned at Dalton with Guest Speaker

Senior Luther League of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church met to outline events including a rally at Dalton on Sunday April 16 at 3 0 pm with a dinner and evening meeting guest speaker Roy Miller from Central Seminary Fremont. Other plans cover a May progressive dinner and August Luther League convention at Illinois University with nineteen members present.

Luther League of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Dalton Roy Miller Central Seminary Fremont Harlan Pals Illinois University Diane Potter

Alliance High Heads to District Music Contest in Sidney

Alliance High will send 140 music students to Sidney on April 21 for the District 6 music contest. Band orchestra and choir members will compete under directors Don Harriss and Rod Eschenberger with solo and ensemble entries across vocal, instrumental and dance bands.

Alliance Alliance High Sidney Don Harriss Rod Eschenberger Diana Smaha Jacki Vallentine Ken Lincoln Paul Lepard Lincoln Mary Lou Adams Miss Smaha Judy Trank

First coins minted in Lydia from electrum alloy

The earliest coin money originated in Lydia in Asia Minor and was struck in electrum, a natural mix of gold and silver, marking a pivotal development in monetary history.

Lydia Asia Minor Electrum

New Guiding Star staff member Alice Bloomquist named

Miss Alice Bloomquist, a 1957 Iowa Wesleyan College graduate from Burlington, Iowa, will train in Ogallala before serving in Guiding Star districts. She previously worked as an educational assistant at Shenandoah Methodist Church and led youth religious education. Cookie sale chair Merle Spearow set dates April 7 to 17 with sales in Sidney on April 15. Proceeds fund camps, equipment, and a Guiding Star Scholarship Fund.

Guiding Star Girl: Scout Council Staf Alice Bloomquist Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Iown Girl Scouts Burlington El-kee-ta Geneva Hotelling Shining Trail Council Iowa Miss Bloomquist Shenandoah Methodist Church Mass Bloomquist Merle Spearow Sidney Cookie Sale Sidney Brownies Lakeview Lake Maloney Goodall Cedar Point Lake Keystone Guiding Star Scholarship Fund Guiding Star Council South Ward School Linda Perez Gayle Rapp

Latin America Leads US Agricultural Exports

Latin America remains the dominant supplier of agricultural products to the United States, outsizing other regions. Strong shipments of fruits and coffee bolster trade, signaling continued growth in the bilateral agricultural market.

Latin America United States

Christian Women's Fellowship Meetings Reported

The Christian Women's Fellowship of First Christian Church held meetings at members' homes on Thursday. Announcements noted the District Preview on May 8 at the church and the April 20 general meeting at 2 p.m. with Garland Farmer Group as hostesses.

Christian Women's Fellowship of First Christian Church Garland Farmer John Ross Aubrey Russell Phil Etherton Clarence Dorman Jack Knicely Robert ‘Hiett Eugene Argabright Alva ‘Hart

United Lutheran Church Women Elect Officers At Meeting

ULCW members gathered Tuesday with 17 Phillip Hugo and Mrs Bill Cooper present. Mrs Kenneth Kieselhorst led the lesson Who Opens The Door. Seven Sidney women plan to attend the U S C W Spring Conference April 18 at Paxton Nebraska. Mrs Arnold Muehling chairs the Sunday April 30 coffee for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 75th anniversary. Officers elected include Harold Kieselhorst president Hendee vice president Richard Swanson secretary Lewis Schneider treasurer Don Meier statistical secretary. Hostesses were Mrs Don Meier and Mrs Gene Meier. Next meeting May 2 with hosts Mrs Harold Kieselhorst and Mrs Kenneth Kieselhorst.

United Lutheran Church Phillip Hugo Bill Cooper Kenneth Kieselhorst Sidney U.S.C.W Paxton, Neb Don Meier Pat Dier Henry Monnich Grace Schneider Esther Swanson Harold Hendee Harold Kieselhorst Arnold Muehling Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Gene Meier

Brownie Troop Meeting Notes From South Ward School

Brownie Troop 38 met with Mrs Edwards on Tuesday March 28 at South Ward School. Liz Cunningham and Paula Ritz presided and brought treats. Troop 1 elected Patrol Leaders Renee Kaylor. Troop 122 met also at South Ward School with Becky Larson presiding and flag ceremony by Carole Outright and Karen Mann. Plans for a cookout next Thursday.

Mrs. Edwards Liz Cunningham Paula Ritz South Ward Kay Lang Renee Kaylor South Ward School Becky Larson Carole Outright Karen Mann Carolyn Gipfert

Labor Demand Steady in Four-County Area

Oil field activity remains the major loss driver though improved weather suggests activity will rise in coming weeks. Agricultural hiring is set to grow for thirty days as labor supply dips about 20 percent since February but remains 15 percent higher than March 1960. In March 136 job referrals occurred, with 22 in agriculture. non agricultural placements included 36 women, 27 veterans, and 11 handicapped. Initial claims fell to 47 in March, with 522 weeks paid, costing about $10,000 locally.

Kimball County

Department study links light exposure to pullet production delay

Department of Agriculture tests indicate hens exposed to excessive light at a young age begin laying later and show inferior body and feather development.

Department of Agriculture

Roscio brothers run Dunton ghost town ranch hotel

In Colores Colorado guests at the Roscio brothers Dunton ranch stay in 10 of 25 units repurposed from the ghost mining village. Saloons became cabins and a tavern with bar stools while an old dance hall with a bullet hole in the floor hosts occasional dances. Emilio Charles and Joe Jr. Roscio are heirs of the late Joe Roscio who arrived in 1885.

Colores Colo Dudy Colorado Roscio Brothers Dunton Emilio Charles Joe Jr Joe Roscio

St. Patrick's Seniors Win Essay Contest

Three St Patrick's Academy seniors won top places in the Porter McGuver Auxiliary No 610 VFW contest. Celia Palmer first Jeanne Hiett second Joe Ringleman Jr third prizes 15 10 5. Palmer advances to state and Nebraska winner contends for national awards of 2000.

St. Patrick's Academy Porter McGuver Veterans of Foreign Wars Ethel Reutzel Ccecelia Palmer Jeanne Hiett Joe Ringleman, Jr Miss Palmer Nebraska VFW Sidney Vfw Xavier St. Patrick’s

Stain Removal Tip for Greasy Spots on Tablecloths

A quick method to lift grease from solid-color tablecloths. Place the stained area between clean blotting papers and press lightly with a warm iron to transfer grease away.

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