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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1936

Page

5

Social Highlights From Mrs Peetz Home Party

Miss Virginia Halpine of Omaha and Miss Virginia Martin of St. Louis joined Miss Helen Peetz for a four table bridge event Tuesday night. Flowers from Peetz gardens decorated the home while Miss Virginia Barlow and Miss Martin won high and second high prizes. Numerous guests including Evelyn Doran Bernice Kelly Lenora Cortney Virginia Barlow Olive Bush Evelyn Tompkins Marjorie Ann Barlow Peggy O Neill Marie Gallagher Mrs McKinney McIntosh Mrs P J Heaton Mrs Frank Hruska Mrs Clarence Kelly and Mrs Clarence Jolliff attended. Lawn Party featured Miss Agnes Ladine hosting a dinner on Wednesday evening with guests Ward Johnson Catherine Greenlee Marius Christensen and Roy Greenlee followed by cards. Jobs Daughters installed officers at the Masonic hall installing Trene Baker secretary Margaret Miller treasurer Anne Taylor chaplain Ruth Kinton junior custodian Janis Babcock senior custodian Phyllis Babcock first messenger Jeannette Jones second messenger Elaine Weiand third messenger Marina Mayer fourth messenger Esther Sellers fifth messenger Helen Goodwin librarian Lucia Singer musician Ellen Weokey inn er guard Virgie Atkins outer guard. Elective officers were installed at a recent meeting.

Hoenorcd Virginia Halpine Omaha Virginia Martin St. Louis Helen Peetz Peetz Virginia Barlow Miss Martin Evelyn Doran Bernice Kelly Lenora Cortney Olive Bush Evelyn Tompkins Marjorie Ann Barlow Peggy O'Neil Lie Marie Gallagher McKiney McIntosh P. J. Heaton Frank Hruska Clarence ‘Kelly Clarence Jolliff Agnes Ladine Ward Johnson Catherine Greenlee Marius Christensen Roy Greenlee Jobs Masonic Hall Trene Baker Margaret Miller Anne Taylor Ruth Kinton Janis Babcock Phyllis Babcock Jeannette Jones Elaine Weiand Marina Mayer Esther Sellers Helen Gooodwin Lucia Singer Ellen Weokey Virgie Atkins

Patricia Schroeder Weds Henry Leebe in St Patrick's Church

Miss Patricia Schroeder daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Schroeder became the bride of Henry John Leebe son of Mr and Mrs H J Leebe at St Patrick's church Wednesday morning at 830 Rev Anton Link read the lines. Attendants were Miss Mathilda Loebe and Robert Loebe sister and brother of the groom. The bride wore wine wool crepe with black accessories and carried talisman roses. A green dress served as bridesmaid's attire. A wedding breakfast followed at the Union Pacific hotel. After a honeymoon in Denver the couple will return to Sidney to make their home.

Patricia Schroeder Frank Schroeder Henry John Leebe H. J. Leebe St. Patrick's Church Anton Link Mathilda Loebe Robert Loebe Union Pacific H. J. Loebe Mathilda

Social visits mark weekend gatherings and gifts

A ladies social at Mrs. C. S. Radcliffe’s honored Lincon visitor Mrs. Clara McNish and guests from Greenwich, Sioux City, Pasadena, and Seattle with a noon luncheon, four-table bridge, and rose bowl gifts. Birthday supper at Legion Park celebrated Robert Haywood’s eighth birthday with family. Contract club met at Union Pacific hotel then Stokes home for luncheon and bridge with Catherine Greenlee and others as guests. Prizes went to Mrs. McNish, Mrs. Grabill, and Mrs. Paul Martin. Garden flowers decorated the occasion.

C. S. Radcliffe Clara McNish Lincoln Loomis Pease Greenwich McNish B. C. Grabill Paul Martin Edward Furer Legion Park Robert Haywood Venango Furer Margaret Betty H van Aelstyn Dorothy Frances Ethel Florence Leona Amanda Gemeinhard John van Aelstyn Pennsylvania Mrs. Stokes Contract Club E. Stokes Union Pacific Bridge Stokes Catherine Greenlee Morley Pearson Grace King J. H. Heinlein Leroy Larson

Badge Party Hosted by Mrs A B Ahrens in Honor of Ace High Club

Mrs A B Ahrens presided over a badge party at her home on Friday night for Ace High club members and guests Mrs G E Evans of Albin Wyoming Mrs Frank Wagner Mrs Ed Gates and Mrs Carl Jones. Cards were played across three tables with Mrs Wagner earning high score and Mrs William Raper taking the traveling prize. The event ended with lunch served.

A. BE. Ahrens Ace High Club G. E. Evans Albin, Wyo Frank Wagner Ed Gates Carl Jones

Miss Patricia Schroeder Bride of the Week Shower

Miss Patricia Schroeder was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Sally Swenson and Miss Zelena Worden at the Swenson home on Monday night. Thirty guests attended as orchid and yellow flowers created a coordinated backdrop. Gifts were opened after arrival, followed by card games and a lunch to conclude the evening.

Patricia Schroeder Sally Swenson Zelena Worden Swenson

Social Linen Shower Honors Mrs Clifford Wolf Bride

Mrs Oakley Atkins Mrs Sid Greerlee and Miss Agnes Filbin led a Tuesday linen shower at Elwood Singer home with bridge entertainment. Honorees for top games were Miss Muriel Riggs Mrs F H Wolf and Miss Margaret Cunningham. Attendees included Mrs F H Wolf Mrs Jack Rebig Mrs Paul Bundy and several Misses including Nita Caldwell Lucile Burton Imogene Mowrer Ruth Jane Gates and Muriel Riggs. Tracys Pinochle hosts hosted a Saturday night session at Mr and Mrs B O Tracy home with three tables of pinochle and prizes for high scores shared by Mrs E M Gates and L L Christy.

Clifford Wolf Oakley Atkins Sid Greerlee Agnes Filbin Elwood Singer Home Muriel Riggs F. H. Wolf Margaret Cunningham Jack Rebig Paul Bundy B. O. Tracy Frank Wagner E. M. Gates L. L. Christy

Miss Lauretta Brachtenbach Weds Lyle Needham in Wichita

Miss Lauretta Brachtenbach daughter of Mr and Mrs Nick Brachtenbach of Peetz and Lyle Needham of Wichita Kansas united in marriage at St Marys Cathedral Wichita August 8 with Rev Kirmer officiating. Attendants were the groom’s brother and wife R E Needham. They will reside in Oklahoma City Oklahoma. The Needhams are well known locally.

Lauretta Brachtenbach Nick Brachtenbach Peetz Lyle Needham Wichita Kan St. Mary’s Cathedral Kirmer R. E. Needham Oklahoma City Okla Needham

Birthday surprise honors Mr. O M Nelson in Sidney

Mrs. O M Nelson hosted a surprise birthday party Monday evening in Sidney. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. P J Heaton, Mr. and Mrs. A R Johnson of Ogallala, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Blome, who enjoyed cards and conversation.

O. M. Nelson Mr. Nelson Nelson P. J. Heaton A. R. Johnson Ogallala Ernest Blome

Womans Benefit Association Meets at Odd Fellows Hall

Members convened Tuesday night for a monthly meeting featuring general business and a social hour. Hostesses were Mrs. Chris Hansen and Mrs. L. D. Willey. Mrs. Bayne of Chicago, a junior supervisor of the order, attended as a special visitor.

Womans: Benefit Association Odd Fellows Hall Chris Hansen L. D. Willey Bayne Chicago

Sunday Evening Devotion and Rosary Instruction at 7 30

Rosary instruction followed by benediction led by Anton Link pastor at 7 30 p m on Sunday evening.

Church Services and Sermons This Sunday

Episcopal Holy Communion at 8 am led by Peter E Spehr Vicar. Methodist Church offers school at 9 45 am worship at 11 am sermon Unobserved Sins and 7 45 pm evening service with midweek prayer at 7 30 pm. Presbyterian Church Sunday school 10 am worship 11 am sermon Things That Cannot be Told by Dr Paul P Cheff.

John J. Sheaff Presbyterian Church Paul P. Cheff

Christian Church Sunday Services and Sermons

Church schedule lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m with a sermon on The Whole Armor of God. Evening evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. midweek study on Acts at 7:30 p.m. Minister J. L. Tyner invites all. One line notes a tragedy about a missing bolt harming many lives.

God Paul J. L. Tyner

School Levies Set By Boards For This Year

County Clerk I L Pindell reports the annual levies for state county local and school taxes. State 1.76 mills county 4.5 mills and several village levies are listed. School district levies follow with petitions for special highway improvements by graded gravel work in various districts. Colton No 1 Pleasant View.

I. L. Pindell County City of Sidney Ledge Pole Village Potter Village Gurley Village Dalton’ Vilage

Nebraska Treasury Faces Surplus Amid Department Cash Buildup

Nebraska State Treasurer Hall, back in office after a nine month layoff, reports a rising cash balance. The treasury totals 9.63 million with 8.25 million on hand including government bonds, while checks on hand rise to 1.38 million. Banks lack space for state funds, prompting potential bond purchases and careful deposits as the state anticipates higher expenses this year.

Hall Treasury Barks State Board of Educational Lands and Funds

North Divide Social Notes Highlight Sparks Family

Margaret Miller, Ruth Kinton, Dorothy Lipke, Florence Seimers and Ruby Sparks visited Mrs. Ed Brockelsby Wednesday evening. Mrs. Paul Sparks and daughter Vera joined luncheon guests of Mrs. Ray Wellner and Helena Thursday. Mrs. West, deputy of the Royal Neighbors, visited Mrs. W. A Sparks Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. A Sparks and nine more line items follow.

Margaret Miller Ruth Kinton Dorothy Lipke Florence Seimers Ruby Sparks Ed Brockelsby Paul Sparks Vera Ray Wellner Helena West The Royal Neighbors W. A Sparks J. A .Sparks

Social Visit Notes and 4-H Camp Plans

Mrs M E Sparks travels to Ogden Utah for two weeks to visit relatives. Margaret Miller and Ruth Kinton depart for the Seward 4-H club camp. Several locals spend time at Sparks and Haworth homes, with visits to Julesburg and Omaha. A group includes Bert Walker Caroline Kurz and Vera Sparks with extended family gatherings and mountain vacation plans.

Albert Wingo Scottsbluff W. A Albert Haworth Russell Haworth Julesburg Guy Ferry Clyde Kinton Claude Sparks Paul Sparks Vera

Bridal Shower Noted for Patty Schroeder

A bridal shower for Patty Schroeder is scheduled for Monday evening, with details limited to the event noting.

Patty Schroeder

Mississippi River Origin Tied to Ancient Minnesota River

Scientists state the Mississippi was once a tributary of a larger river flowing through what is now Minnesota about 18 000 years ago. Telegraph Wantads Get Results.

Mississippi Mississippi River Minnesota

Barro Couetade and Gatun Lake in Natural History Study

Barro Couetade notes that Gatun Lake in Pauname is not a free source for the study of natural history in all its departments. The remark touches on access and scope for research, highlighting limits or gaps in its use for comprehensive historical natural science.

Barro Couetade Tore Mibeddde Pauname Gatun

New Zealand airports mostly owned by flying clubs

Readable line states that nearly all New Zealand airports are owned by flying clubs. The claim highlights widespread club ownership across the country's aviation infrastructure, with implied implications for management and governance of airfields.

New Zealand Flying

Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday Services and visit to Brush

Trinity Lutheran Church schedules Bible school at 9 45 a m and worship with sermon at 11 40 a m The text centers on the gospel message and anthem by the choir The pastor and several members will attend annual services at Eben Ezer Brush Colorado Sunday afternoon and evening The inner mission institution at Brush led by Rev J Madsen offers notable service and is urged for visitors Dr W T Kahse is pastor

Eben Ezer Brush Colo Lutheran Church J. Madsen W. T. Kahse

Also Mentioned on This Page

Socerratores Schroeder Leebe Bride Tracys Pinochle Brachtenbach Royal Hostettler Prop Sidney Episcopal Church Holy Communion Peter E. Spehr Colton No. 1 Pleasant View Dist. Val, Gen FHS BI Ttl Nebraska North Divide Mrs. Pearl Sparks Telegraph Your Boyer-Chiropodist Sterling Colorado Greenlees Girl’s New School Jackie Jumpers Hnstory Sanford Ream History Mens Trinity Lutheran Church Leon Oxfords New School Bucks
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