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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1962
Page
3
A round of weekend and longer trips is noted as Sidney residents and friends prepare to leave for Ottawa Kansas Snowy Range Wyoming Hastings and other destinations. Families visit relatives attend music camps attend fairs and join gatherings in North Platte Denver Seattle and Denver as well as dispatches from Moline Iowa and Aberdeen South Dakota.
Dr Floyd Miller state commissioner of education spoke at Nebraska State Teachers College Kearney Summer Commencement. Degrees went to Glen Houtz Sidney master of science in education Gust Rakes Lodge Pole bachelor of arts in education and Michael Patricia Gilgen Heaton Lexington bachelor of arts.
Kamikawa Group of Christian Women's Fellowship gathered Wednesday at Mrs Bernard Miller's home with 11 members. Mrs Joan Guenther led the business session. year books were completed and chairman reports heard. Plans were set for hosting the Aug 14 general CWF picnic at Legion Park. next group meeting is Sept 5.
The Golden Gals 4-H Club held its sixth meeting on July 31 at 2 p.m. at the 4-H building. Mrs. Irwin assisted members in filling record books and completing their Style Revue information sheet before adjourning.
Miss Judy Lee Mason daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph A Bates of Sioux Ordnance Depot became the bride of Ronald Gene Ward son of Mr and Mrs Chilt M Ward of Plain City Ohio on July 4 at Liberty Baptist Church Liberty Ind Honor attendants were Mrs George Egar and Edward Hall The bride graduated from George Washington High School Agana Guam 1958 The groom from Plain City High School 1955 then served in the U S Air Force 1955 1961 They reside in Plain City where he works as a claims examiner for the Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
Miss Bernice Wittig and Ronald Hadeen wed at St Pauls Lutheran Church in Sidney on July 29 with 100 guests. Rev Clarence Boye officiated, organist Mrs Paul Aude accompanied, and a reception followed in the school fellowship hall. The couple, after a Black Hills honeymoon, will reside in Sidney.
Connie Madsen of Sidney won the annual Women's Invitational golf tournament at Sidney Country Club with an 88 over 18 holes, one stroke ahead of Edith McIntosh of North Platte. Elizabeth Lockert and Noreen Merritt tied for third at 90, with Lockert winning the first flight playoff. Ninety women participated, with festive decorations and golf-themed art enhancing the banquet room.
Nebraska youth delegation from 74 youths six sponsors and two drivers returned from a two week East Coast United Nations Youth Pilgrimage. They visited the Russian and Norwegian embassies the White House and the U N building and attended lectures in the general assembly room. The largest Nebraska delegation plans a reunion next August in Grand Island.
The Garland Farmer Group of Christian Women's Fellowship met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Frieda Widstrand's home. Ten members and one guest, Mrs. Glenda Schilling, attended. Mrs. Duane Martin presented the lesson "Our Church and Its Ministry to Special Needs." Mrs. Frank Gadd led the worship service.
Russell Pedersen, superintendent of Sidney schools, was guest speaker at the Sid ney Lions Club Wednesday noon at the Ft. Sidney Hotel. He outlined present and future policies of the Sidney schools in relation to the community. Guests included Robert Lewis, Jerry Kallhoff, Kim Mansen of North Platte, and John Santi of Denver.
Mrs Frank Balderson was guest of honor at a farewell coffee held this morning at the home of Mrs John Jensen with Mrs Ralph Spencer as co host. Guests included neighbors Mrs Matt Janda Mrs Don Adams Mrs Felix Koenig Mrs Leo Bolin and Mrs Jack Weimer. Roses centered the serving table and presented to the honoree by the hostesses.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Dorcas Society met Thursday afternoon in the church social hall with Mrs Arnold Braasch in charge. Nineteen members and one guest Janet Halstedt of Potter attended. Rev Henry Monnich presented a lesson. Hostesses were Mrs Frank Raddatz Mrs Arnold Braasch and Mrs Alvin Bauer. The next meeting will be in September with Mrs Don Robinson Mrs Gene Lienemann and Mrs Karl Siedow as hostesses.
The Junior Homemakers met at Fay Etta Humphrey's home on July 27 for business followed by refreshments. The next meeting is set for Debbie Willer's home on Saturday August 4 at 1 30 pm, with Sandra Spearow as reporter.
Admitted names include Sidney residents Mrs James Boothe Mrs Katie Brachtenbach Mrs Jimmy Brooks Janice Hume Mrs Eugene Wahrman Mrs John Henkel Mrs Harry Tucker Potter James Lanks SOD entries include Mrs Dwight Grassle Mrs Alice McLaughlin DISMISSED Sidney names Mrs Eldon Reitz Mrs William Morgan and daughter Joan Colone A J Jorgenson Mrs LeRoy Sitz Dan Hadden Linda Thompson Barbara Monk Joe Rezac Phil Meininger Ross Glass burn Mrs James Brunick SOD includes Mrs Warren McCaine Mrs Paul Coen and son Lowell Woods Gerald Grothe Gurley Juan Ortivez NEW BORN: Aug 1 girl to Mr and Mrs Jimmy Brooks Aug 2 girl to Mr and Mrs James E Boothe
Jay Roland Schilz, son of Hilary and, along with wife Rosanne and daughter Debbie, graduated July 27 from Chadron State College with a bachelor of arts in education. He will teach history and physical education and coach all sports at the Elsie high school next year. Also present were his parents three brothers a sister and Norma Pittington and three children Mr and Mrs Robert Sterkel and Mrs Jake Sewald and Charcen.
The Clover Leaf Drovers wrapped up their July session with a Friday meeting on the 27th and an event on Saturday the 28th featuring a ride followed by a hotdog roast. The next gathering is set for Friday, August 3, at 7 30 p m at the Saddle Club with Dolores Hare reporting.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fehringer of Peetz announce the birth of a daughter, Susan Louise, born Tuesday July 31 at 1 45 p.m. in Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds twelve ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Reese and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Fehringer of Peetz. Great grandmother is Mrs. Kate Fehringer of Columbus.
Mr and Mrs James Brunick announce the birth of their son Steven James on Tuesday July 30 at Memorial Hospital. He weighs seven pounds 1514 ounces. Siblings are Ronald 12 Kathryn 10 and Janet 8. Paternal grandparents James E Brunick of Laird Colorado and Walter Partch of Black Hawk. maternal grandfather John Riley of Yuma Colorado.
A daughter was born Wednesday August 1 at 2 23 p.m. weighing 344 ounces, to Mr and Mrs Donald Smith. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs H E Greenwood of Greeley and Donald A Smith of Goodland Kansas. Dorene Kay LaDonna and Donald Leon are siblings.
Barbara Fay Yauney was born Friday July 20 at 10 07 am in St Mark's Hospital Salt Lake City weighing six pounds 14 ounces. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert G Yauney. Her brother Robert William is 15 months old. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs G V Yauney and Mr and Mrs Douglas Kemp, all of Salt Lake City. Great grandmother Mrs Annie Kemp of Sandy Utah.
Two men pleaded guilty in general sessions court to hopping a freight and riding in a shiny new 1962 model automobile hauled on specially designed flat cars. The incident highlights a stylish but illegal mode of travel in Chattanooga.
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