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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1965
Page
12
Around the Town items report confirmations and anniversaries at the Christ and St. Paul Lutheran churches. Families such as the Witters Christesons and Hare relatives note Easter visits, travel plans include Charles Ham heading to Tokyo via Seattle, and local students like Roland Schobert returning for spring break.
Sidney Knights Templar 30 will hold an Easter Sunrise service at the Masonic Temple 929 1/2 Jackson Street on Sunday April 18 at 6 30 a m The public is invited A Reverends Carl L Nelson John E Stayton and Drexel von Forell will conduct the service A Jobs Daughters and DeMolays choir directed by William Fankhauser will participate
Mrs Simpson elected president of the Sidney Chapter of Business and Professional Women's Club for 1965 66 at a regular meeting. Officers named include Mrs Ham as vice president and Mrs Dixon as secretary with Mrs Jorgenson treasurer. Installation set for May 10 and delegates named for the state convention in Grand Island April 23 to 25.
BPO Does 94 held a regular meeting at the Elks Lodge Monday evening with thirty three members present. A Grand Lodge meeting is slated for Idaho Falls in June. Lincoln drive is chartering a bus. round trip fare from Sidney is 40 dollars. Contact Sidney Does officers to ride. Officers will practice at 7 p.m. on April 26 for the next meeting. Officers should wear formal attire. Easter themed serving table enhanced the gathering. Hostesses were Mrs Rollie Waite Mrs H C Mahaffey Mrs Paul Larson and Mrs Robert Scoville. Prizes went to Mrs Paul Ritz Mrs Frost Christensen Mrs Myron Peter Mrs Lois Keith Mrs John Engel Mrs Vernon Shoopman Mrs John Peetz Sr Mrs Betty Miller and Mrs Mel Crom. door prize to Mrs Bernice Hunt.
Four Miss Fort Sidney Days contestants for the May 1 pageant at Sidney Junior High School Auditorium are Susie K. DeVier Susan Elizabeth Ott Jennifer Lynn Allen and Leota Pearl Peggy Thayer. Each contestant presents a talent and is sponsored by local businesses as part of the Jaycee event.
Wilma Clark of Denver became the bride of Clarence Zalesky of Sidney in a simple Scottsbluff ceremony at Calvary Lutheran Church. The couple will reside at 1117 Newton St in Sidney. A small reception followed at the Moose Lodge with local relatives assisting.
Miss Mary Kay Faith and Lee Roy Ogden wed in a Sunday ceremony at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Peetz. The double ring service featured organist Marjie Gillham, readings, and a reception in the church basement. The couple plans a home in Sidney after a rehearsal dinner hosted by the groom’s mother.
Mrs Edna Dedrick president of the Past Matrons Club Order of Eastern Star distributed the new program books for 1965 66 at the regular meeting held Monday afternoon at Mrs C A Story's home. Twenty four members attended. Dessert luncheon was served by Mrs Story Mrs H C Craig and Mrs H P Craig. The afternoon was social with four groups designing Easter bonnets from newspaper tissue and ribbon. A prize went to the most outstanding creation. The next meeting will be May 10.
Union Pacific Oldtimers 29 and Auxiliary met at the National Guard Armory on Saturday April 10 for a regular business meeting and covered dish dinner. Fifty five members and guests attended. After dinner the group spent the remainder of the evening playing bingo.
Miss Gertrude Falk, a missionary in Haiti, will speak at 7 30 p m Friday at Wesleyan Methodist Church at 18th and Forrest. The public is invited to attend and hear of her experiences.
Mrs Rex Wolvin elected president of Xi Rho chapter Beta Sigma Phi for 1965 66 at April 7 meeting hosted by Mrs John Mason. Other officers named are Mrs Lee Stormberg vice president Mrs Keith Deaver secretary and Mrs Lewis Wilson treasurer. City Council members included Mrs Leo Krieger, Mrs Melvin McCoy and Mrs Mason. Founders Day lunch May 1 at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel announced. Easter party planned at Memorial Rest Home April 13. Next meeting May 5 at Mrs McCoy home with co host Mrs Krieger.
Mrs Bertha Allen manager of the Sidney Country Club announced Easter dinner will be served for members starting at 11 a.m. They will serve as long as necessary. Reservations may be made by calling 4 3100 through Saturday morning.
Services for Claude Conde Jr infant son of Mr and Mrs Claude Conde of Sidney were held at 10 this morning at Gehrig and Son Funeral Home The Very Rev Vincent Pelster officiated The infant born Monday at Memorial Hospital died shortly after birth He is survived by his parents and grandparents Monserrato Conde of Iliff Cole Ruben Arellano of Sidney Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Mrs. James Brumfield hosted Gamma Tau of Epsilon Sigma Alpha on April 8 with nine members attending and Mrs. William Jallen presiding. The district 4 meeting is set for Kimball Nebraska on April 25. The chapter plans an Easter gift for a guest at Memorial Rest Home. Mrs. Don Born led a program titled Profession: Housewife. The next meeting will be a social gathering at the Brumfield home.
Prairie Schooners discussed a May 8 benefit dance at the 4-H Building to raise funds for tiling the main floor. The group reported $217.75 raised at a recent Crippled Children's Assn. benefit, with Gene Frerichs presiding.
Miss Roma Briggs, a Rotary exchange student from Australia, spoke to the Alpha Nu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at Mrs H N Rhodes home. Slides showcased her country. The Beta Sigma Phi scholarship committee meets April 14 to consider the $150 City Council scholarship applications. Founders Day luncheon is set for May 1 at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. Next meeting will be April 26 at Mrs Thomas Henning’s home.
Marvin C. Harmsen of Potter and Elvera Zalesky of Sidney appear in the marriage licenses list. The records indicate a completed license between the two individuals. The notice names both parties and their home towns.
Chapter B0 of the PEO heard Rotary Exchange student Miss Roma Briggs from Australia at a April 5 meeting at Mrs. Mattoon’s home. Slides illustrated her homeland and school. Mrs. Carl Christ Jr introduced her. a 6:30 dinner preceded the program. Twenty eight members attended.
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday at 1 30 in the conference room. Mrs Erwin Phelps was a guest and joined the group. Committee reports covered the past month s activities. The state hospital convention will be in Omaha on May 13. Hospital Administrator Leo Bolin plans to attend and will drive a car. Anyone wishing to go should contact Mr Bolin at the hospital.
Fireman Laurance W Rowley USN son of Mr and Mrs Albert E Rowley of 518 Beverly Drive Sidney serves aboard the USS Coral Sea CVA 43 in the Gulf of Tonkin. The Seventh Fleet carrier joined a March 29 air strike against North Vietnamese targets including a radar and communications site on Beach Long Island in the Gulf.
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