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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1957
Page
5
The Rundauts of Chappell Nebraska celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Herman Rundaut as relatives from Chicago California and Nebraska gather. Guests include Mrs George Holford Mrs Ted Johnson Stephan plus numerous Rozes and Phelps kin from Lincoln Sidney Torrington West Point and other towns. Visitors arrive for a week of events with wedding party attendees and out of town guests continuing to attend gatherings.
A Sunday reunion of the Fischer family drew forty eight attendees at Legion Park. Attendees included Monte Greenman and wife and daughter from Denver. Leroy Khul and wife with three children. Donald Larson and two children from Potter. Elmer Muelle and daughter from Scottsbluff. Kenneth Humphrey and two sons from Lodgepole. Ida Blaine of Dubuque Iowa. and Sidney guests Frank Bayliff George Fischer Robert Fischer Ervin Fischer Dean Hecker Ann Beyer Henry Laaker Alvin Vach Paul Hecker and Mrsilda Bivens among others.
Miss Snotdiaye Speer, to wed Gerald Robbins, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs Jesse King. Co hostesses were Mrs Tvan Adams Mrs Dean McGirr and Miss Lynne Wolf. Thirty three guests attended as gifts were opened and refreshments served.
Foreign Missionary Society of Church of the Nazarene held a Wednesday meeting at Mrs Cert Baker s home. Plans include a sewing day September 20 at Mrs Glenn Schmitt s to make dresses for girls and a play Tied and Untied to be presented September 12 at Family Missionary Night under Mrs Alvin Hedges direction.
The Lutheran Women's Missionary League southern Nebraska district held a three day retreat at Westminster Woods in Lexington from August 12 to 14.157 women registered including Sidney delegates Mrs. Rudy Munderloh Mrs. Susan Hahler Mrs. John Appelhans and Mrs. Ela Mangels Rev Werner von Kuhlberg of Howells spoke on Our Gods Gracious Assurance with topics on the individual family and church or nation. Kimball members staged a Our Church Beautiful demonstration. Vespers were at Lexington Lutheran Church, the theme was He Careth For You and the 1954 motto All That I Have Time Talents and Treasures. A tea concluded the activities.
Odelia Wolff and John Benzel were married at St Patrick’s Church in a 9 am ceremony on Saturday Aug 10. Rev Albert Albel officiated as about 200 guests attended. The couple will reside near Sidney after a wedding luncheon at the bride’s home.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Shupe and children Connie and Larry leave for San Francisco after seven years at Rudy's Market. Community farewell parties hosted by Mrs Don Klimes and The Happy Hour Extension Club honor Mrs Shupe, with a Legion Park picnic and a large gathering of relatives from Dalton Sidney Potter Grover and Phoenix.
Mrs Kenneth Noteboom of Grand Island a former Sidney resident attended the Wednesday afternoon meeting of Rebekah Kensington in the Odd Fellow Hall. Mrs E W Augenstein presided at a brief business session followed by canasta honors won by Mrs Hilda Schou high Mrs Ed Lipke second high and Mrs Lester Perry low. Hostesses were Mrs Augenstein Mrs C W Hollinrake and Mrs Lester Hand Jr. The next meeting is set for Aug 23 with hostesses Mrs Leland Mann Mrs Eugene Morris and Mrs Leslie Sabin.
WSCS Circle 1 of Yorsen’s Society of Christian Service met at First Methodist Church for a 9 o clock breakfast hosted by Miss Elsieach and Mrs George Young with Mrs Lloyd Tatich presiding. Members attended a devotional on the topic About Leaury led by Mrs Frances Knox Hastis. the September meeting will be hosted by Mrs Heischel Spurow.
Mrs Series Long will leave for Casper and was honored at a farewell gathering hosted by Mrs Sherman Nation. The evening featured bridge with honors going to Mrs Wilhan Watford and Mrs Allen Karnik. others included Mrs Don Hume and Mrs Nevin Janssen as guests.
Miss Rosemary Castner topped 11 players with a 30 in the Ladies Day handicap at Sidney Country Club. Teeing off 18 holes, qualification rounds for the club tournament are set next Wednesday with a 1 o'clock luncheon. Mrs Ed Swanson hosted the group, and Miss Castner will host next week. Second place went to Mrs Warren Brown with 35 and Mrs M L Merritt was third with 37.
A observance program at Providence Chapter 108 honors Robert Morris founder of the Eastern Star birth anniversary. Tributes read by officers, songs by a choir, and decorations featuring Chinese dolls and fans marked the evening. Refreshments were served. plans were announced for a Masons Eastern Star dinner on Friday Aug 0.
Public invited to a worship service Sunday at 7 30 p m conducted by Rev and Mrs Norman Franklin of Kimball. Rev Tronein will give remarks and soon moves to accept a pastoral post in Omaha. Pastor WW Baker announces service featuring vocal and instrumental music.
Dorcas Circle 3 met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Ton Miler’s home with 13 members present. Mrs Braasch to preside at the Sept 19 meeting. funds on hand voted to aid completing the church hostel kitchen. scripture and prayer were shared.
Coleen Thomas a nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ned Thomas of Mitchell was announced the winner of the American Royal Queen candidate contest at Scottsbluff last night. She will represent the Nebraska Panhandle in the American PR to Pbestack queen contest in Warsaw City in October. Placing in the race were Carowwah Metz and others. The contest judged personal beauty personality and social grace with weights 40 30 30.
A local supper party honored guests with informal entertainment and light refreshments. Attendees arrived at a private home and were greeted by hosts, sharing conversation and smiles in a cordial social gathering.
Miss Kinne scheduled to participate in the Ke County Fair parade on Sunday afternoon. The Nebraska contest winner Reba Ronve F Sidney Days will also join, with a 6 week old guest of Mass Ma gore Ann Schwenther.
A Thursday Royal Neighbors meeting featured attendees including Ann Shor and Jack Shearman. Mentions of business and a hostess lunch at Yendis Cafe followed by a committee setup and member discussions.
Miss Judi Krueger and Richard Borchert repeated their wedding vows at an 8 am Wednesday August 7 ceremony in St Patrick s Church Rev Albert Albel officiated at the double ring rites Parents of the couple are Mr and Mrs Chester Krueger of Sidney and Mr and Mrs W W Borchert of Benkleman Attendants were Miss Carol Krueger and Jerry Krueger A wedding breakfast followed at Yendis Cafe The couple will reside in Sidney
Norma Thurow daughter of Mr and Mrs Arnold Thurow of Dalton and Dan Phelps son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Phelps of Sidney were married Sunday at Dalton Presbyterian Church in a 3 pm ceremony officiated by Rev James Holden in the presence of 150 guests. The bride wore white satin and net with a Chantilly overskirt and pearl headpiece, carrying a bouquet of blue Stephanotis and white phalaenopsis orchids. Maid of honor Mima Thurow and bridesmaid Ann Cain wore blue nylon chiffon dresses, with blue and white pompoms bouquets. Best man Orville Langley of Sidney. groomsman Robert Therov, ushers Jack Peters and Ken Fulton, all of Sidney. Reception in the fellowship hall. Floral arrangements included baskets of white gladioli and seven branch candelabra. Wedding cake was pink and white with crystal décor. Miss Bancroft and Mrs Ray Gilt presided at the register. The couple’s future includes lines about Hawaii and National Park.
Potter Boy Scouts from troop 105 will receive the Pro Deo et Patria award at a Sunday service at First Lutheran Church in Potter. Recipients include Jerry and Robert Lipein, Eddie Nelson, and Michael Wills, each aiming for First Class or higher and meeting religious requirements set by the committee. Wilbur Wilson of Scottsbluff will be the guest speaker at the ceremony.
Admitted include Sidney individuals and Mrs. Richard Henkel and others. Dismissed include Ancel Lewis and several spouses with babies noted, plus Jose Gallardo among names.
Fragmentary OCR lists Neamion Mealew and Layton Maddow with others including Parady and Palmer, connected to Lodenpele Conne J Colo and Colorado Springs J, but roles and actions are not clarified. The fragment hints at a legal or civil matter with several individuals and places.
A child named Ronald Joseph G was born on August 10 at Memer Hospital weighing seven pounds. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Dick, with siblings Nancy four and Ricky, Jimmy one, from Sidney.
A judgment has been filed in Chey district Court by Time Inc of Denver against L L Maddox. The filing appears to relate to a dissolution or related judgment action.
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