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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1956
Page
9
Local notes show Mr and Mrs C A Story and Mr and Mrs L E Wamsley back from Glen Isle Lodge Colorado Bailey. Reports of family visits, moves, camp outings, and theater trips fill the town diary with relatives, travelers, and weekend guests across Nebraska and Colorado.
Seven members met at Mrs. Alvin Bruns home on August 7. A brief business session planned a picnic for September 4 at 6 30 p m in Legion Park with refreshments served. The next gathering is set for September 18 with Mrs. Raymond Hartzler.
The Ohio Women's Club will hold its annual summer picnic at 4 30 p m in Legion Park on Sunday August 19 Members and their families are invited Meet near the Shelter House Each family should bring a basket lunch and their own table service For information call Mrs George White or Mrs Howard Atkins.
Mrs Robert J Waite was guest of honor at a birthday coffee hosted by Mrs Harold Bond. Guests presented her with handkerchiefs while rooms displayed garden bouquets and a pink yellow centerpiece with matching tapers.
Mrs. Siebken hosted a dessert bridge on Wednesday evening at her home to honor her sister Mrs. P M Johnston of McCook who is visiting. Five tables played cards with prizes for top four and a traveling prize awarded to Mrs. Richard Smith. Mrs Johnston received a guest prize.
Permanent committee chairmen for 1956 57 were named by President Helen Hernbloom at the Lodgepole American Legion Auxiliary meeting on Tuesday August 18. Names include Leota Robertson rehabilitation child welfare Evelyn Talich membership May Heath legislative Clara Fraass americaismo flag etiquette Irma Guirin and Mable Kreider purchasing Jennie Smith cards and gifts Alice Brown and Bessie Hafer music Jennis Smith and Evelyn Talich memorial Alice Brown civil defense Ruth Quinn girls state Pearl Nelson poppy Irma Quinn publicity Helen Lydiatt bugs and Clara Fraass red school house. Twenty five adults one Tiny Tot and two children attended. Plans for the Old Settlers Reunion were discussed and a dinner and parade float were planned. Members are asked to meet Friday morning August 31 for a cleanup day. Membership dues are due and payable. Plan ahead for Labor Day activities. Irma Quinn publicity
Mr and Mrs Carl Burgchardt left Wednesday for their new home in Denver and were honored at a farewell party Tuesday hosted by Mr and Mrs Bill Greir. Geologists from Ohio Oil and their wives attended along with 20 guests. The event featured charades and piano solos by Mrs Larry Jones. A farewell gift was presented and refreshments served.
The First Lutheran Walther Leagues of Omaha host the 36th Annual District Walther League Convention August 24 to 26 with Fontenelle Hotel as headquarters. About seven hundred Nebraska Leaguers expected. Main speakers include Carl Heldt international league president Pastor W J Fields and Pastor Lawrence Acker.
Barbara and Bryan Walker, twins, marked their first birthday with a party at their parents home, Mr and Mrs Raymond Walker. Gifts were opened and cake and ice cream served. Guests included Mrs Ivan Walker and daughter Judy and several Walker family members.
Mary Joan Walsh and Jay Jordon Peters wed Aug 1 at St Marys Church Dalton in a ceremony attended by over 200 guests. Rev Kevin Courtney officiated as bridesmaids and ushers and family members described. The couple plans to live near Peetz after a wedding trip to the Teton mountains.
Mrs. George Masse was guest of honor at a surprise lawn party Wednesday at her home. Daughters Mrs. Ed Hinrichs and Miss Mary Masse organized the birthday event. Guests included Mrs I. E. Crabb Mrs. Art Aurich Mrs. E. M. Gates Mrs. W. W. Schulz Mrs Paul Stacy Mrs. R. H. Gummere Mrs. George Hinrichs and Mrs. John Block. Refreshments and birthday cake were served.
The Kensington Odd Fellows Society will hold its regular meeting next Tuesday at the Masonic Temple. A dessert lunch will be served at 1 15 p.m. After the business session, attendees will play cards.
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