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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1963
Page
5
Miss Mariana Cortez of Quito Ecuador describes Ecuador's growing home demonstration program under the Ministry of Agriculture. She visited Illinois and Wisconsin activities, met host families, and plans further study in the United States and Costa Rica. She notes the 4 F clubs and demonstration groups in Quito and aims for a U.S. master's degree.
Boy Scouts Troop 89 will hold a special meeting on Tuesday August 27 at 7 p m in the OOF Hall basement. Clarence Whitten scoutmaster says the session is for presentation for the September 27 29 Camp On Ree. All Scouts in the troop are urged to attend.
The 4 H Club reports plans for an Achievement Day on August 28 at 7 30 pm at School No 68. Dean Jurgens and Rodney Theis lead the food committee with Jay Gell arranging the program. Rodney Theis is the reporter.
Miss Mariana Cortez of Quito Ecuador will speak at the Cheyenne County Womens Extension Council meeting in the 4-H building Monday Aug 26 at 1 30 pm. She will discuss home demonstration work in Ecuador and show slides. A business meeting led by Mrs Jess Higgins will nominate officers review lessons for the coming season and discuss the Nebraska Council of Home Extension Clubs annual meeting Sept 17 19 in Scottsbluff.
Cheyenne County Rural Youth and 4-H Junior Leaders meet Monday August 26 at 8 p.m. in the 4-H building. Miss Mariana Cortez of Quito Ecuador will speak, visiting the Roy Anderson family of Lorenzo as an IFYE student. Cortez is hosted by Gary Anderson’s family and the Junior Leaders. All members are invited.
Funeral services were conducted in Bridgeport for Hendrick M. Sylaart 68 of Dalton who died after months of illness. The Rev Ron Norman officiated at Holewiek Funeral Home burial followed at Oregon Trail Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ray Weed Pete Thompson Ray Henke Marvin Aurich Ralph Beaver and Don Dey Ermand. He was born December 9 1894 in Amsterdam Holland and came to the United States in 1955. He farmed in Dalton until retirement and later lived with his son John near Dalton. Survivors include his wife Christina of Dalton one son and three grandchildren.
Dr. George P. Taylor attended the orthopedics clinic sponsored by the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics and the Colorado Osteopathic Association at Rocky Mountain Osteopathic Hospital in Denver. Family physicians from Colorado New Mexico and Nebraska learned new techniques for bone fractures injuries and corrective practices.
Around Town reports Mr and Mrs Ken Noteboom flew to Hawaii for a ten day vacation won in a Ford dealers contest in his business size class. Sidney visitors include Mrs Donald Ayres and Brenda from Omaha visiting Lessig and Warren families for two weeks while Ayres travels to Philadelphia on business. Other items note Denver trip for Vern Draper, two week California vacation for Dean Adams family, and several calls on relatives including former Sidney residents and trips to the Black Hills and Yellowstone Park.
Trailblazers Antique Car Club won several trophies at the Veterans Motor Club of Northeast Colorado event in Sterling on August 2. Winners included Walt Weyerts and wife for farthest attendance, Chuck Lafler for most comical entry, and Mrs Gilbert Sorge for nail driving, with Lafler also taking a sack race prize. Participants from Dalton Gurley Sidney and surrounding areas attended.
Jess R. Osborn spoke at the Lions Club noon luncheon at the Fort Sidney Hotel on Old Mexico as a Vacation Land or Winter Resort. He described seven years of travel in Mexico visiting every state and territory and plans to return in October for more travel by car and trailer.
Rental properties remain tight in Sidney as Minuteman Missile construction sustains high demand. Real estate agencies and the chamber report few desirable listings, with Bay area owners delaying new units. Sioux Villa is near full, aside from unsuitable one bedroom units, while trailer spaces exist but large expandable units are hard to fit.
SHS 53 class to convene with about 70 attendees including former teachers and classmates from several states. Events include a Saturday 7 p.m. smorgasbord at Fort Sidney Hotel, a dance hosted by Dale Maley, and Sunday 1 p.m. Legion Park picnic. Jerald Haupt chairs arrangements with local helpers.
Mrs Jaycees adjourned their Thursday night meeting early to craft items for the handiwork booth at the Sept Memorial Hospital Bazaar. Mrs Lee Ross hosted. Mrs Ed Haupt presided. 13 members attended. They aided the Miss Kimball pageant on Aug 19, with Kimball recognizing their help. Refreshments were served by Mrs Ross and the group continued handiwork. Next meeting is Thursday Sept 26 at 8 pm at Mrs Dave Willis's home.
Mrs Oren Cox elected delegate to the Oct 17 18 Rebekah Assembly in Kearney at the Rebekah Lodge No 66 meeting with 20 members and one guest Mrs Carrie Gunderson in attendance. The group voted to seat 910 1) the JOOF Home in York Neb to aid with their annual canned food shower. Hostesses were Mrs Gene Morris Mrs Vernon Shoopman and Mrs Frank Boyle. Next meeting Sept 4 at 8 pm in the JOOF Hall.
Grace Baptist Church Gleaners Missionary Group holds Wednesday session with Mrs Emil Van Mark presiding and Mrs Alvin Hedges overseeing White Cross work. Devotions by Mrs Robert Good. Members sew clothing for the Garlick family preparing to leave in November for Baptist service.
Mission field gathering at Tanvan Refreshments served after sowing. Mrs Charles Wright hosted. Protos plan next meeting for Monday September 21 at 7 30 p.m.
West Nebraska Press Association meeting at Ogallala on Saturday Aug 24 at 9 pm. Potter Days Queen dance at Potter Legion Hall. Sunday Aug 25 Lodge Pole Valley Shrine Club. Monday Aug 26 Rotary Club Kiwants Club Toastmasters 8 pm. Odd Fellows Tuesday Aug 27 7 30 pm Newcomers Club 8 pm Catholic Daughters Court Mother Seton. Wednesday Aug 28 Lions Club 12 noon Rebekah Kensington 2 pm Knights Templar Commandery 30 8 pm.
The 4-H club met August 17 at 2 p.m. at Kathy Spearow’s home with Suzanne Talich as president. Kathy showed three bleeding control methods, members practiced them, and record books were signed. She outlined 4-H projects with exhibits on display. Games included a treasure hunt and relays with green and white ribbons for winners and losers.
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