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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1971
Page
5
Lady Frieda Wildstrand hosts relatives and notes two deaths in the family. Visitors include Gus and Mrs. Wildstrand of St. Paul Nebraska and numerous relatives from Sedgwick Colorado and beyond. The piece catalogs dozens of local and visiting names, travel plans, hospital stays, and a funeral.
Mr and Mrs Gene Bennett announce the engagement of their daughter Kathleen Ann to William J Howard son of Mr and Mrs William A Howard of Dix Both are 1969 graduates she from St Patrick's High School he from Dix High School Kathleen is a senior at St Francis School of Nursing Grand Island and has worked as a nurses aide for Dr Cornelius and Dr Cutright after a summer at Kimball Co-Op Dix William will begin his junior year in Industrial Education at Kearney State College The couple plans a June wedding.
Mrs. Erma Cooper turns 56 on September 10. Mrs. America Fairman reaches 80 on September 19. Mrs. Cora Gaston will be 95 on September 21. Mrs. Agnes Zalesky becomes 88 on September 27.
Sidney Lions Club noon meeting featured Hipp Wholesale Co products as guest talk. Gordon Fuller announced the annual Electric Light Bulb Sale and a house to house drive slated for late September to fund sight conservation. Guests included David A Powell of Salina Lions and Kenneth J Mayer.
Sidney Telegraph previews rush week activities at local colleges listing sorority and fraternity life along with majors and minors of students. The piece highlights campus events and student involvement for the upcoming Back to College special section.
Members of the Optimist Club hosted Ladies Night at their regular meeting in Yendis Cate Wednesday evening. After a 6:30 dinner, Marlin Gammon, director of the Education Service Unit 14 program for the mentally retarded, spoke about his work and that at Environmental Cottage. Bob Nightengale, president, led a brief business session and welcomed guests. A Thursday board meeting approved sponsoring Explorer Post 89 and discussed expanding the local baseball complex.
The Dalton Lions Club welcomed Gurley Lions and Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce members from Sidney for a Tuesday evening meeting at the Royal Inn. After dinner the group attended a special program at the high school auditorium with locals Mr and Mrs Jim Payne Mr and Mrs Lloyd Carr Mr and Mrs Russ Fisher and Mr and Mrs Ed Cole present.
As of this morning Memorial Hospital reports 47 patients and one newborn. New admissions include Bryan Walker and Mrs. Robert Motis in Sidney and Mrs. Art Pingel in Sedgwick. Dismissals list Eleanor Lafler Mable McGee Henry Haupt in Sidney and Mrs. Albert Ehlers in Dalton plus Richard W Meyer in Peetz.
Four former presidents of the Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club were honored at a Country Club gathering as 19 members and six guests met. Mrs. Murray received a past president’s charm, and officers were elected for a six month term: Strauch president, Weander vice president, Keane secretary, Simmons treasurer, to be installed Sept. 29. Proceedings closed with card games and a door prize won by Mrs. Lance Wallin.
Miss Janice E. Lynam of Omaha married John D. Lindell at St. Joan of Arc in Omaha as autumn arrangements lit the chancel. The couple’s families and friends from Omaha Sidney Wichita Falls Lincoln and Des Plains shared the ceremony and reception.
A list of civic events and club meetings across Alliance and area towns. Activities include the Elks annual picnic at Legion Park with noon start and covered-dish details, 4-H, Kiwanis, Rotary, AA, SWL TOPS, nurses association picnics, garden clubs, bowling league, and social gatherings at local venues.
Miss Donna Finnigsmier, a Nebraskan born in Hastings, will teach at Trinity Lutheran School in South Divide for the 1971-72 term. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Religion with a Social Studies minor from Concordia Teacher's College Seward in 1965 and has three years teaching in Salt Lake City and three years in Los Angeles. She will start Monday at Trinity Church and reside in Sidney.
Saddle Club of Lodgepole Valley met with 22 members and two guests. A trail ride west of Sidney is planned for Sept 12 followed by a hamburger fry. Meet at the club house at 1 p.m. Reservations for the fry are by calling three listed members. President Nelson noted a paint donation for the announcer's booth.
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