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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1972
Page
5
An old saying about patience frames a report from Fort Sidney where residents, including men and youths, gathered for an Election Collection style show. Garmentmaking demonstrations showed home sewers achieving store-like fits with variations in fabrics and patterns.
Pamela Gell was honored at a miscellaneous shower in St Paul Nebraska on August 2 with 33 guests. Guests assisted with opening gifts while the table centered with a bride dot and candles reflected a wedding theme.
Mr and Mrs James S Deaver announce the engagement of their daughter Carolyn to Jim Schmitt son of Mr and Mrs Larry Schmitt Carolyn is a 1970 St Patrick High School graduate and Chadron State College junior Jim Schmitt a 1968 Dalton High School graduate and Chadron State College senior and Phi Beta Lambda member He will graduate in December with a BS in business administration The couple plans a winter wedding.
Providence Chapter 108 of the Order of Eastern Star plans a visitation at the Masonic Temple on August 28. A 6 30 p.m. banquet at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel and an 8 p.m. meeting at the Masonic Temple will include members from Kimball Chapell Potter Lodgepole and Sidney. Dinner reservations should be made with Mrs Keith Simpson or Mrs David Ells by August 25.
Members of the LOW of Holy Trinity met on August 3 in the church with Mrs. Clifton Thurston presiding. Devotions by Mrs. Jack Flohr included a lesson on prayer “Beginning With Mate 7.” After business, members toured the newly remodeled secretary’s office. next meeting set for September tenth.
The Senior Citizen's Center opens Sunday at 2 p.m. with a Buffalo Bend Show performance featuring the regular Buffalo Bend Club cast. Upcoming events include a Wednesday flower making session from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with attendees invited to bring a sack lunch. Tonight features Fun-Nite with dancing and cards, with the band practicing.
Hospital census shows 36 patients and one newborn admitted across Memorial Hospital. Notable names include Sidney Irma Chandler Ella Johnson Roy Main Potter Homer Hix Chappell Charles Hafer Mitchell Ted Tafoya and others. discharged include Mrs Ray Miles David Kocourek Esther Carter and daughter Mary Modlin Lodgepole Kenneth Tilghman Bridgeport Alice Fisher.
Mr. and Mrs. R N Huff observe their 50th anniversary Sunday August 20 at their Lodgepole home. Hosts are their four children and spouses Robert Frances Don Paul and Roy Huff along with nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The couple married August 17 1922 in Lodgepole and have farmed in Cheyenne County since.
Cheyenne County 4-Hers kick off pre-fair events with Demonstration Day at the 4-H building. Twenty nine 4-Hers delivered 24 demonstrations to judges in agriculture and home economics. County agent Ken Sakurada noted a 250 percent rise in agriculture demonstrations. Five demonstrations earned purple ribbons and qualify for state fair, including Vicki Smith of the Royal Maids Club for her foods demonstration.
Miss Nancy Peetz was guest of honor at a luncheon and bride bingo shower hosted by Mrs. Henrietta Jurgens and her daughter Mrs. Myron Joy of Denver. Gift presented. she will wed Brian Hietz on August 26.
Susan Knicely was honored at two morning showers this week. One gathering at Mrs. Joel Birner’s home included 20 Chapter FR of PEO members with gifts and yellow white decor. A second 10 am coffee hosted by Mrs. Mike Selzer and Mrs. Les Couch welcomed about 20 guests with garden flowers on a lighted tree as a gift. Special guests included Mrs. Charles Maker and Mrs. E C Knicely.
The Sidney Women's Bowling Association sponsors Bowl A Line at Cedar Lanes on Monday. All women bowlers may enter and choose their line between 7 and 7 45 p m with prizes available via handicap. A door prize will also be awarded. Entry fee is 1 dollar.
The First Christian Church will host Mr. Paul of Denver as guest speaker at the 11 a.m. morning worship service. Sunday school is scheduled for 9 45 a.m. with services following.
A dense schedule lists EVERY FRIDAY Duplicate Bridge at Christ Episcopal Parish Hall 7 30 p.m. with all players welcome. AUG events include the 32 13th Hackberry Ride overnight campout at Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club, Elks Club dance with Millard Music and meals, and a Dean Christensen home 4 H club show at 2 p.m. Plus Lions Cabinet meeting in Chadron and BPO Does Area meeting with Hazel Steele. Terms also note district convention at Elks Lodge. Weekly Kiwanis and Rotary meetings in Sidney Ft Sidney Motor Hotel. Tuesday hosts Lanette Bowling League at Cedar Lanes, Wednesday offers Young Mothers Service evening with Sandy Stewart and band shell concert at Legion Park. Sidney Ladies Golf on Hillside and Lions Club luncheon at The Chateau at 12 05 p.m.
At the regular meeting the Garlan Farmer Group of the Christian Church voted to send 10 dollars to the Woodhaven Home For Children and add 4.5 dollars to the fund for their missionaries John and Joan Hobson in the Philippines. Members were reminded of the CWF picnic on Aug 17 at 6 30 p.m. Mrs Amy Chambers gave the love lesson. Mrs Hazel Horst presided and hosted the gathering with opening prayer by Lady Frieda.
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