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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1969
Page
2
Miss Karen Hruska left Sunday by plane for Frankfurt Germany to spend the coming year teaching second grade at Rhine Main Air Force Base. She is among ten second grade teachers awaiting base accommodations for 75 instructors. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hruska.
About 75 relatives and friends greeted A E Killham of Potter at an open house in Kimball Sunday marking his 80th birthday. Daughters Barbara Shiffermiller and Pat Sterling hosted at Sterling home. Janet Andrew and Elsworth Killham could not attend.
A Legion Park picnic Sunday inaugurated the Alpha Nu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority's new year. Attendees included Eleanor Aue and numerous Aves, Cooks, Everetts, Hodds, Flemings, Fullers, and Landmessers with their families. Crochet capped the afternoon after dinner. the first meeting is Sept 8 hosted by Mrs. Aue.
Miss Mary Nagengast of Potter graduates from Lincoln General Hospital School of Nursing with 37 others in a St Paul Methodist Church ceremony. She was accepted for employment with Lincoln General Hospital.
Bingo winners at the Friday afternoon session at the Senior Citizen's Center were Mrs Irma Wickstrom Mrs Grace Lynder Mrs Stella Cox Mrs Lillian Meissner Clarence Chambers and Ernest Baack with Mrs Mary Nelson taking high. All members are urged to participate in the potluck dinner scheduled for tomorrow noon in the center.
As of this morning there were 52 patients and six babies in Memorial Hospital. Admitted include Sidney residents Mrs. Jesse Wort man Rena McCleneghan Kevin Bowersox Mrs. Art Draper Carol Deaver Mrs. Herbert Littleton Elizabeth Thomas Mrs. Henry Gutierrez Lynn Rae Smith Vicki Kruse and Mrs. William Hamner Dix Bob Gustafson and others. Births report a son to Mr and Mrs David Jackson Commerce City Colo weight six pounds three and one half ounces born 8 45 p m Saturday.
Thomas Richard Neville, a 1966 Sidney High School graduate, enlisted in the U.S. Army and began two months of boot training at Fort Lewis after departing August 14. He attended Northeastern Junior College and served as a missionary. his family includes parents Donovan and (unnamed) Neville and siblings Valarie, Arlea, and Mike. Airman John T. Frei, son of Clara M. Frei of Potter, completed basic training at Lackland AFB and is headed to Sheppard AFB for data systems training. A 1967 Potter Public High School graduate, he earned an A.A. from Wester Nebraska Vocational Technical School in Sidney, Nebraska.
A Sunday surprise dinner honored Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Peters on their wedding anniversary. The couple renewed their vows before The Rev. Ralph Dyer of Nebraska City. Attendants included Miss Vicki Peters and Edgar Peters.
Christina Marie Cramer and Jeff rey Charles Bauer wed in a 2:30 p.m. ceremony at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Sidney L. McCaig officiating. The couple and guests, including a long line of family from Colorado and Nebraska, gathered for a reception in church parlors and a Colorado Mountain wedding trip. The bride, a Sidney High School graduate, will finish at Colorado State College. the groom, a Boulder High School and CSU graduate, will work in Colorado Springs.
Bryon Keith Miller born August 21 at Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds six ounces. Timothy Lee Adamson born August 20 at Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds four ounces. Jennifer Lynn Engelbrecht born August 6 in Denver weighing seven pounds nine ounces. Pamela Ann Peetz born August 19 at Memorial Hospital weighing five pounds two and a half ounces. Lisa Kay Hegarty adopted daughter arrived August 8. Grandparents and great grandparents named for each family.
Judi Wernsman, daughter of Harold and Mrs. Wernsman of 2676 Verde Lane, was injured after a fall from a horse during an escorted ride in Woodland Park, Colorado. She sustained a brain concussion and was hospitalized in Colorado Springs. Siblings Jody had minor skin lacerations. Jeff was unhurt.
Rhonda Darr of Sidney married Stephen G. Lockhart of Chappell at the First United Methodist Church with a 2 PM ceremony. Officiant Rev. Dr. Sidney L. McCaig, pink gladiola and mint green carnation arrangements, and a reception in the church hall followed. The bride wore an empire waist satin gown with lace details, veil, and carried pink and mint pixie carnations. Guests included family from Sidney Chappell McCook Lakewood Denver and Denver. After a Colorado honeymoon, they will live in Chappell. both hold local schooling and employment records. Rehearsal dinner was held August 14 at The Chateau with several out of town guests.
Community notices show weekly openings and club meetings. Senior Citizens Center operates daily 9 am to 5 pm except Sundays at 1103 10th, while Rotary Kiwanis and other groups hold Monday meetings at Fort Sidney, Country Club, and Chappell with guest speakers. Tuesday brings Wheatgrowers Association and bowling league events, plus Newcomers birthday gathering at The Chateau. Wednesday features Rebekah Kensington, Ladies Golf, and Lions Club luncheons at The Chateau.
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