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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1971
Page
3
Visitors last week included Howard Pipper family from Columbus Texas and Bundy family from Escondido California. Des Moines and Spanaway guests joined Lynn Talcott's California visit. family news, moves, and travel plans are noted.
The Sidney Telegraph invites readers to share news tips and requests updates for local coverage. Staff encourage timely submissions and remind that the paper values community voices and verified information from residents and organizations.
Vacation Bible School at Seventh Day Adventist Church 2393 Maple runs Aug 9 to 13 from 9 to noon each day for children ages seven to 12. Attendees will enjoy crafts stories songs and fun activities.
Members of the Senior Citizens Center receive praise for organizing the Sioux Army Depot Reunion and Pancake Feed led by City manager John Baudek. The town honors volunteers, notes bond issue talks, and highlights the dancing event by DeVonne School of Dance with Harmonizers.
Weep Sunday closed. Monday sewing 10 to 12 noon and horseshoes. Tuesday pinochle and pitch at 1 30 p m. Wednesday sewing and choice. Thursday choice. Friday covered dish at 6 30 p m with Fun-Nite for all adults.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wright announce the engagement of their daughter Kathy Anne Wright to Frank D. Solano of Sidney. Both are 1970 SHS graduates. Kathy attends Kearney State College with Gamma Phi Beta. Frank will be a Kearney State sophomore. a late fall wedding is planned and they will live in Kearney.
The Rev Karl Erik Hellberg from Stockholm Sweden will deliver sermons at two First United Methodist Church services this Sunday replacing Rev Stanley Ganzel at the pulpit. Hellberg has been appointed district superintendent of the district.
Marian Meyer of Sidney and Donald Tincher of Fayetteville Ark were married July 24 at Dix Bible Church. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Donovan Notz before 65 guests with Unity candle, yellow floral decor, and a string of traditional hymns. The couple will reside in Virginia Beach after a Navy posting. both families and several out of state guests attended.
Stockholm district reports a former director of youth ministries at the Methodist Church of Sweden and publishing house manager will attend the World Methodist Conference in Denver this August. A Council on Ministries meeting led by Harold Bond meets Thursday at 8 p.m. Church members are urged to join Family Christian Camping at Ben's Point Road, Lake Minatare, next Friday to Sunday, and the Third Annual Nebraska School for Alcohol Studies at Nebraska Western College, Scottsbluff, this Sunday through Friday, Aug. 8.
In 1927 seven Bridgeport teachers formed a Round Robin to stay in touch. After 44 years six of seven met July 29 and 30 at Marius Christensen's home, then drove to Bridgeport to visit friends. Attendees: Agnes Mc Clelland, Elsie Johnson Clitheroe, Myrtle Hunt Lyle, Helen Janike Glock, Freeda Christensen Thompson, Agnes Ladine Christensen. Roy Thompson attended. Ellen Berg Johnston was absent. Three years ago five members met in Denver for a reunion.
Miss Sandra Ann Spearow, engaged to John W. White, was honored at a pre nuptial shower hosted by Mrs. Robert Holechek. Grandmothers and an aunt attended among 23 guests. Gifts were opened. table decor featured blue and white. The wedding is set for Aug 14 at First United Methodist Church. both are Kearney State College students.
Memorial Hospital records show 44 patients and one newborn this morning. Admissions include Mrs. George Powell and Lee Sivesind in Sidney, plus Rodney Mathewson in Potter and Mary Alice Gillespie in Dalton. Gurley adds Leo Messner. Dismissals in Sidney include Donald Paar, Mary Dell Conger, Crescencio Rocha, Mrs. Louis Hutzenbiler, Mrs. Arthur Patterson, Mrs. Michael Fees and daughter, and Rodney Rezac.
Mr and Mrs Eric Eisenhart of Cambridge announce the birth of their second son Christopher Alan who weighed eight pounds at birth August 1 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. He has a brother Mark aged two. mother is the former Lynn Nelson. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Hugh Eisenhart and Mr and Mrs Carl Nelson. Great grandparent Burt Eisenhart.
The Goal Gaiers Extension Club held its annual breakfast July 27 at 8 a.m. in Legion Park with 11 members five children and guest Mrs. Mabel Guy present. Business included planning a booth at the Cheyenne County Fair and noting a picnic at the park on August 31.
120 girls registered for the 4-H Home Economics Judging Day at St Patrick’s High School as part of pre fair activities. Participants judge Foods Clothing and Home Living projects with oral reasons and ribbons awarded. Top winners advance to state. entry day for fair exhibits is Aug 19.
District deputy Mrs Myrtle Hoffman explained the Royal Neighbors of America orphan benefits at the July IOOF Hall gathering. The charter was draped in memory of Julius Hahler. A 50 year pin will go to Mrs Genevieve Gadd at a future date.
The 53rd Annual Conference for Home Economics Teachers will be held in Lincoln August 17 to 19 at the Nebraska Center For Continuing Education. About 250 teachers educators and supervisors are expected to attend with sessions on Home Economics 72 Dare to Do.
David L. Beyer, a Rotary Exchange Student bound for Cape Town, spoke at the Sidney Lions Club noon meeting. His talk on Modern Africa used color slides to depict South Africa’s social, economic, and scenic features.
The Sidney Weight Loser's Club met at the United Methodist Church with assistant leader Mrs. Margaret Lienemann presiding. Eleven members and one guest attended while plans were made for a float in the parade and TOPS Club growth noted with seven KOPS and one KOPS-In-Waiting. Graduation honors for Mrs. Schroeder included cap, banner, gifts, and a rose. The next meeting is August 10.
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