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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1959
Page
3
Town column lists Mrs Louise Dumke of Custer SD and Jack Karvanek of Sacramento CA among visitors for funeral services of Bismark Runge. Also mentions Dorothy Van Aelstyn’s surgery in Cheyenne and local reunions and camp attendance events with multiple area residents.
The St Patrick's Altar Society will serve a fried chicken dinner to the public on Thursday at 5 pm in the Youth Center. Mrs J B Ruttner chairs the serving committee with Mrs King Lybarger as co chair. many volunteers assist.
Methodist Youth Fellowship members from Kimball joined Sidney Inter mediate MYF for a Monday night party at the Shelter House in Legion Park. The event began with a sack lunch and was attended by 25 Kimball members, 35 Sidney members, and eight counselors from both towns.
Christian Women's Fellowship groups met Thursday morning and Friday evening at members homes for study lessons on The Church At Work in Town and Country. Plans were made for a picnic at Legion Park Friday at 6 30 p m for all members. Group Eight met at the home of Mrs Eugene Argabright with Mrs Burr in charge of worship and Mrs Hiett and Mrs Walker assisting. The group's service project sheets were distributed and a Seept meeting scheduled at 9 30 a m at Chamikawa. Kami Group's evening session was led by Mrs Hers Alara with Mrs Beah Bruhk assisting. many members attended and discussed personal worship and relief efforts.
Mrs. Yvonne Zimmerman announces the marriage of her daughter Diane to Darwin Glassburn son of Mr and Mrs Dewitt Glassburn both of Sidney. The ceremony took place August 2 at First Methodist Church in Kimball with a reception at Rae Mussers home. The couple will honeymoon in the Black Hills and plan to make their home in Wyoming.
Fragmentary notes describe a Congregational circle gathering with 22 members present and Mrs Stanley presiding. Data includes names such as Mrs Byron Reeves and Anna Rexrothy, with mentions of circles and a planned basket picnic at Leégr Park on a Sunday. several attendees listed in partial form.
A meeting of the Christian Laymen's Association is scheduled for Wednesday August 12 at 8 p.m. in the home of Dr Carl Cornelius 2434 Rancho Rd. The group from local churches includes Sidney athletes and Coach Bud Lade to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes conference at Estes Park August 16-22. Accompanying Mr Ladé are Mick Rennick Mike Fisher Gordon Printz Bob Samson and Leland Lewis.
The notice lists a series of August gatherings at fairgrounds and youth center. Events include a pre fair day at 9 am, a Providence Chapter 108 Eastern Star meeting at 8 pm, a public fried chicken dinner at 5 pm, and a rural youth meeting at 8:30 pm at the 4-H Building and Youth Center with St Patrick’s Altar Society.
Marriage licenses issued include Don Foster aged 22 and Lola Schmidt aged 15, both of Fort Morgan Colorado, per the Cheyenne County Judge's office records.
Mr and Mrs James E Skrdlant announce the engagement of daughter Geraldine Marie to Ted M Simpson of Sidney The bride elect graduated from St Patrick's Academy and works at Sears Roebuck Sidney Mr Simpson served four years in the US Navy aboard the USS Toledo and now works for West Nebraska Xpress Company The definite date has been set for the wedding
Funeral services for Berton Cunningham, 32, prominent Gurley farmer, were held Saturday afternoon at Gurley Methodist Church. Rev Homer Hix officiated with Masonic graveside rites at Greenwood Cemetery. Burial was arranged by Craig Mortuary. Cunningham, born Sept 9 1906, son of Leslie and Irene Cunningham, operated the family farm east of Gurley. He married Louise Auten on June 25 1937. survived by wife, one son, his mother and two sisters. He died from heart attack July 30 while returning from Denver and was pronounced dead at Cottsbluff Hospital.
Five members attended the 4 H Club meeting at Jerry Steele’s home. two were absent. Elaine Nielsen served as reporter for the event.
Final rites for Mrs A L Rash 67 who died Thursday afternoon at Memorial Hospital were held today at Craig Mortuary with Rev W K Hasenyager officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include husband two daughters three grandchildren two brothers and a sister. Born Leota Adella Gummere February 12 1892 in Sutherland Nebraska she moved to Sidney in 1910 and married A L Rash October 26 1910 at Kimball.
Arthur Jeffers of 321 South Park North Platte Neb was appointed by the Nebraska Heart Association to represent the western portion of the state. Philip Sheehan will head eastern duties from Omaha. Jeffers is a Valencia native and former Madrid school superintendent with degrees from Colorado State College and Phi Delta Kappa member. He's a WWII veteran.
Mr and Mrs S W Eckert longtime Bridgeport residents mark their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at First Presbyterian Church Bridgeport on Sunday August 16 from 2 to 5 pm No formal invitations issued Friends and relatives are invited The Eckerts grew up in Cheyenne County where Mr Eckert ranched until retirement Their family includes five daughters one son 18 grandchildren and four great grandchildren
Nearly 100 members of South Divide Trinity Lutheran Church attended a ground breaking for a new parochial schoolhouse seven miles south and three and a half miles east of Sidney. The $12 000 frame building with stucco exterior will rise east of the church with Hughes Josten Lumber Co as contractors. The school, to be ready for second semester classes after Christmas, will be taught by instructor Miss Bernice Narjes.
Mr and Mrs Clarence E Motes are the parents of Bruce James born at 8 26 am on Friday August 7 in Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds 11 3 4 ounces Grandparents are Mrs Sadie Motes Sidney and Mr and Mrs John Jelinski Little Falls Mont Also Mr and Mrs Douglas Caldwell Cheyenne are the parents of Kyle James born July 20 in a Cheyenne hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs I A Caldwell Sunol and Mr and Mrs Swen Olson Sterling
Mr and Mrs Gary E Tagtmeyer announce the birth of daughter Tamara Kay at Memorial Hospital on Friday August 7 at 4 42 am The baby weighed six pounds 15 14 ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Dewey Sidney Mr and Mrs Richard McClanahan Grand Junction Colorado and Mr and Mrs E J Tagtmeyer Seibert Colorado Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Thomas Adams Seattle Washington and Mr and Mrs Charles Hatch Mill Valley California
Mr and Mrs Thomas D Snyder announce the birth of a daughter at 3 03 am Saturday August 8 at Memorial Hospital weighing four pounds seven ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs James Wilson of Miller South Dakota and Mrs Charles Snyder of St Lawrence South Dakota Delton six Marlene four Brenda two years and Charles thirteen months listed as family members
C. Glenn Siebken former Sidney resident was installed as district manager of The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the U S at a luncheon in Greeley. He replaces Richard F. Marlin who became assistant agency manager in Denver. Siebken has been a life underwriter for five years, three in Sidney and two in Broomfield. The Siebken family will move to Greeley once their home is ready. They have two daughters Barbare 12 and Marjorie nine.
List of admitted and dismissed individuals by location including Sidney Lodgepole Pine Ridge S D Ogallala Norwalk California with multiple spouses and family mentions. Notable names include Mrs George Ogden Mrs N C Beene Julie Roche and Susan Noyes among others.
For pastry use orange juice in place of water and add grated orange. This adds citrus brightness to pies and tarts featuring summer fruits.
Final rites for Nora Lippstrew 56 longtime Weyerts resident were conducted Saturday at Geh Rig and Son Funeral Home. She died of a heart attack Thursday at her farm home. burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. She was born May 28 1903 in Kansas and married Frank Lippstrew in 1921 in Sidney. survivors include a son a daughter seven grandchildren three brothers and five sisters.
A bicycle was reported stolen from the Chuck Dalton residence Friday evening. Police were told two other bikes, brand new with flat tires, were left behind. The taken bike was described as well used by the Daltons.
Gov. Brooks plans to appoint a three member oil and gas commission within a week. Administrative assistant Robert Conrad says the governor will move quickly after returning from Puerto Rico. The commission will enforce conservation laws from the last session, with Sept. 28 as the law’s effective date.
Mrs. Harold Thomas hosted the F A B Club at a 1 30 luncheon Wednesday afternoon with guest Mrs. Tosa Corder. Corder won high honors, Leon Lafler was second, Muriel Crosby was low, and Herman Jurgens traveled. Thomas received a birthday gift from the group.
Instruction notes saving bacon drippings for cornbread highlights warming them slowly to pale color to avoid scorching. It emphasizes using extremely low heat to preserve flavor and moisture in the fat.
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