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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1970

Page

12

Svoboda visit and family gatherings across states

Mr and Mrs James Svoboda spent the weekend with Mrs Svobodas parents Mr and Mrs Louis C Johnson in Sidney Nebraska. They attended birthday celebrations for Cheryl Johnson and Raggedy Ann party honors Leigh Beth Draper. The report notes upcoming orientations and career plans for Svoboda and family travels and reunions involving the Dorwarts, Drapers, and other local residents across Greeley and Omaha areas.

James Svoboda Svoboda Rusers Bridgeport V.A. Hospital Denver Raggedy Ann Leigh Beth Draper Wendell Draper Tina Darin Draper Gurley Ann Dean Jones Gordy Curtis Carey Bradley Golden Troy Tammy Marcella McGee Arnold Draper Ron Draper Arlo Jones Rita Golden Allen McGee

Unit 286 Will Meet Sept 8 in Lodgepole Legion Hall

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 286 will hold a regular session in the Legion Hall on Tuesday afternoon September 8 at 1. Plans for the Lions Club Educational dinner on September 14 will be made. Dues are due to Olive Johnson or Phil Quinn. September hostess will be D D Kastens, Norman Pace and Phil Quinn. Ralph Talich will present the program Labor Day and Constitution Day.

Francis DeBrunner Lodgepole American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Lions Club Olive Johnson Phil Quinn D.D. Kastens Norman Pace

Peetz Group Attends Sheephead Party at Center

A Peetz Colorado group joined about 50 attendees at the Sheephead party held at the Senior Citizens Center Saturday. Loretta Fehringer and Margaret Nagengast organized the card games, Ella Frass helped with refreshments. Prize winners included Vic Fehringer and John L. French in the men’s division and Morris Jessen as low. In the ladies division, Carrie Beyer was high, Vic Fehringer second, and George Rippe low.

Peetz Colo Senior Citizen’s Center Loretta Fehringer Margaret Nagengast Ella Frass Vic Fehringer John L. French Morris Jessen Low Carrie Beyer George Rippe

Posey Luehrs Nuptials Held In Pennsylvania

Suzanne McHenry Posey and Roger D. Luehrs wed at Highland Presbyterian Church in Lancaster Pa on Aug 29 in a 3:30 pm double ring ceremony. The bride, daughter of Dr and Mrs Dale Posey, wore her mother's dotted swiss gown with veil and train. the groom, son of Mr and Mrs Elberne Luehrs, will move to Fort Collins Colorado after graduation in veterinary medicine. The wedding party included bridesmaids from multiple states and a long reception at the bride's home.

Highland Presbyterian Church Lancaster Suzanne McHenry Posey Roger Dean Luehrs Sidney Rees S. McClintock James W. Hanna Dale M. Posey Elberne E. Luehrs William E. Deitrick Ithaca N. Y Wilsie Hartman Lampeter Kathryn King Denver Maureen McHenry Virginia Beach Susan Luehrs Kathleen Elizabeth Pontius Jill Robin Golden Ann Murray Barbara Sue Banta Henry Scott Poole Bruce D. Luehrs Marion Neeley Simon Colo Gene Butterfield Mexico Robert Longwell Mrs. Posey Mrs. Luehrs Linden Hall Lititz Centenary College For Women Hackettstown N. J Colorado State University Fort Collins Junior League of Lancaster Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Luebrs Duane W. Newlin Robert H. Longwell Donald M. McCullough Landis Valley Motor Inn Lancaster Country Club George Ellis John Pontius Arthur Goldman Harry C. Fulton William J. Poorbaugh Margaret James Keith Louden Edward Frank Snavely Norman B. Kornfield Robert A. Smith

Beta Alpha Concludes The Summer Communities Get Togethers

The Beta Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority wrapped August with social events. A Get Acquainted party Aug 20 hosted by Mrs Cory Nelson and Mrs Jack Wiedeburg featured guests including Mrs George Hart and others. Dumb Bunny bridge was played. On Aug 22 a Woodsy Wiener Roast at Coly Nelson home included Mr Gary Hessler and husbands. cards ended the evening. Aug 30 Beginning Day Ten in the Kansas-Nebraska Conference Room welcomed 10 members and two guests. president Mrs Jack Wiedeburg outlined the year theme Light Many Lamps with a talk by Mrs Dallas Langley.

Beta Alpha Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Cory Nelson Jack Wiedeburg George Hart Larry Pippitt Gene Lichty Tom Dorwart Sam DeArmant Bob Selzer Gary Hessler Coly Nelson Kansas-Nebraska Dallas Langley

Goal Gainers Meet In Park

Mrs Herbert Rabe hosted the Aug 25 Goal Gainers Extension Club meeting at Legion Park with 10 members present. Plans were made for the Extension Achievement Day and the Hospital Bazaar. The lesson “Important Papers in Your Life” was given by Mrs W E Henke. The next meeting is Sept 27 with Mrs Robert Plantz.

Herbert Rabe Goal Gainers Extension Club Legion Park W E. Henke Robert Plantz

McHenry to Enter Lincoln Law School After BS Degree

John McHenry graduates from the university with a Bachelor of Science in business administration and plans to attend the University of Nebraska Lincoln Law School. The 1966 Sidney High School graduate is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. McHenry. The Beta Sigma Phi Sorority notes its next meeting on Wednesday September 2 with Mrs. Dallas Langley as hostess.

John McHenry Lincoln Law School Sidney High School John L. McHenry Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Dallas Langley

Peetz Education Meeting Date Shifts to Sept 3

The Peetz Plateau Education Association changes the special program date from Friday Sept 4 to Thursday Sept 3 at 8 p.m due to Labor Day. The event presents new teachers for the community and invites public attendance.

Peetz Plateau Education Association

Methodist Men To Hear Of Day Care

Richard Patten will preside at United Methodist Men's meeting Wednesday in the church fellowship hall in his new duties as president. A 6:30 p.m. meal will be served by the Women's Society of Christian Service. A Day Care Center program will be presented by a board representative. The center, to be located in a Sioux Villa unit, needs indoor and outdoor play equipment. Special singing and devotions led by Harold Kuhns are on the agenda.

Richard Patten United Methodist Men’s Church Fellowship Hall Women's Society of Christian Service Sioux Villa Harold Kuhns

Mrs Sorge Becomes Bowling League Head

The Tuesday Socialettes organizational meeting at Cedar Lanes last week elected Mrs Roger Sorge of Gurley as president succeeding Mrs Rick Ewert who resigned. Mrs Ed Winn of Potter was nominated as vice president. Play starts Tuesday at 1 15 p m.

Socialettes Cedar Lanes Rick Ewert Roger Sorge Gurley Ed Winn Potter

CWF Group Holds August Picnic at Legion Park

The Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian church held a picnic at Legion Park Shelter House on August 20 replacing the monthly meeting. Eighteen members attended as Mrs. Bernard Gass led worship and Mrs. Francis Butterfield led the lesson response.

Legion Park Christian Women's Fellowship The First Christian Church Bernard Gass Francis Butterfield

Rummage Sale Set Sept 12 By Keen Teens

The Keen Teens will meet Wednesday night September 2 at 7 30 at the Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall to discuss plans for a fundraising rummage sale Saturday September 12 from 9 am to 5 pm at the Goodyear Store parking lot. Call 254 4844 to arrange pickup of rummage and join the group for grades 7 through 12. Bruce Couch hosted the last meeting and members thanked the Sidney City Council for club room access.

Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall Goodyear Bruce Couch Keen Teens Sidney

Catholic Meet To Be Held Here In Sidney

Sidney hosts the 1970 Diocesan Council of Catholic Women convention on Thursday Sept 10 with events at the Youth Center and St Patrick s Church. Mrs Martin Grant leads local planning and invites all area women. Speakers include Rev Peter F Dunne of O Neill and Very Rev John H Rainaldo S J of Omaha. Further details to follow.

Sidney Diocesan Council of Catholic Women St. Patrick's Catholic Church Martin Grant Peter F Dunne O'Neill John H Rainaldo S

Engagement Announced for Mary Jeannette Helfrich and Ronald Timm

Mr and Mrs Charles Helfrich of Sundl announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Jeannette to Ronald G Timm son of Mr and Mrs Robert Timm of Chappell. Helfrich a 1967 St Patrick High School graduate and 1970 St Josephs Hospital School of Nursing graduate in Denver is employed at DePaul Hospital in Cheyenne Wyoming. Timm is a 1967 Deuel County High School graduate who studied at the Business Institute of Sidney and works for Deuel County. A January wedding is planned.

Charles Helfrich Sundl Mary Jeannette Ronald G. Timm Robert Timm Chappell Helfrich St. Patrick's High School St Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing Denver DePaul Hospital Cheyenne Deuel County Business Institute of Sidney

Mrs Seevers Hosts GM Club

The GMC met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Ada Seevers home. Prizes went to Mrs Alice Kahler for high in pinochle and Mrs Mary Nelson for second while Mrs Seevers had low. Refreshments ended the afternoon. The club meets every two weeks.

GMC Grandmothers Club Ada Seevers Alice Kahler Mary Nelson Seevers

Memorial Hospital Census Reports Four Newborns

As of this morning Memorial Hospital lists 36 patients and four newborns. Admitted include Louisa Laaker Dorothy Van Aelstyn from Sidney and Mrs Don Hafer with Rebecca Killian from Lodgepole. Births note a daughter to Mr and Mrs Henry Bullock born 3 41 a m in Peetz weighing five pounds five and one half ounces. Discharges include Larry Gell Karen Grothe Nancy Empeon from Sidney Claude Gillham and Mrs Anthony Ault from Peetz and Mrs C F Kohli from Bushnell.

Memorial Hospital Sidney Louisa Laaker Dorothy van Aelstyn Lodgepole Don Hafer Rebecca Killian Peetz Claude Gillham Howard Dallegge Henry Bullock North Platte John Moench Larry Gell Karen Grothe Nancy Empeon Anthony Ault Bushnell C. F. Kohli

Osborn Baby Born at Memorial Hospital

Michelle Lynn Osborn was born Monday August 24 at Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Gary Osborn of 2423 Coronado Court. She weighs six pounds seven and a half ounces and has a brother, Gary Wayne Jr., age three. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Osborn and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hajek, with great grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Loeb of Sidney and Mrs. Eva Atterberry of Los Olivos California.

Michelle Lynn Osborn Gary Osborn Coronado Court Michelle Lynn Memorial Hospital Gary Wayne Jr Robert E. Osborn Joe Hajek Carl Loeb Sidney Eva Atterberry Los Olivos Calif

North Platte couple wed in First United Methodist ceremony

Kathryn Rochelle King and Robert Neil Hinrichs married August 23 at the First United Methodist Church North Platte with Rev. Noah Arnspriester officiating. Parents Edward King and Robert Hinrichs, details include gown by Mrs. H C Barnes, bridal party from North Platte and surrounding towns, reception at Elk's lodge, couple to reside in Chadron while attending college. Special guests include bride’s grandfather Thomas Pugh and Indianapolis relative Roger Arbogast.

First United Methodist Church North Platte Kathryn Rochelle King Robert Neil Hinrichs Noah Arnspriester Edward M King Robert G. Hinrichs Gurley John Cunning Gothenburg Sam Grasmick H.C. Barnes Peggy White Peggy Green Susan Meyer Eustis Neb Tim Engelland Dale Christofferson Kimball Jerry Jacobs Chadron Mike Dirckson Kent King Mrs. King Elk's Lodge Cindy Eshleman Barbara Keime Leila Hanson Vern Lyons Pam Diers Mary McKellips Maid of Honor Colorado Denver Hinrichs Niobrara Thomas E. Pugh North Platte, Grandfather of the Bride; Mrs. Theodora Peterson Stanton, Neb Roger T. Arbogast Patti Ann Indianapolis Ind

Community club notices and weekly meeting schedule

A sequence of weekly meetings lists Ladies Chapter of Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce at Dalton Cafe Mondays at 6 30 p m. Kiwanis Club at 6 30 p m Mondays Country Club Rotary at Ft Sidney Motor Hotel 6 15 p m Civil Air Patrol Cadets 6 30 p m CAP building Sidney Airport. Also Socialettes bowling Tuesdays 1 15 p m Toastmasters No 2406 6 30 a m The Chateau SWL TOPS 6 15 p m 7 p m Lions Club Wednesdays 12 noon The Chateau Optimist Club 6 30 p m Yendis Cafe Methodist Men 6 30 p m First United Methodist Fellowship Hall Rebekah Lodge 7 30 p m IOOF Hall.

Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce Dalton Cafe Civil Air Patrol Cadets CAP Sidney Airport

Lunch Menu for Sidney Public Schools Dates Listed

Monday Aug 3 Sloppy joes steamed corn cake peach topping milk. Tuesday Sept 1 Spaghetti with meat sauce harvard beets apple sauce cake bread and butter sand milk. Thursday Sept 3 Home made chills crackers canned fruit fresh cinnamon rolls. Friday Sept 4 Egg salad sand peanut butter sand green beans ERNE apple krinkle milk. No school lunches Sept 7 Labor Day.

Sidney Public Schools Harvard

Also Mentioned on This Page

Central City C.B. Dorwarts Richard Mchelland Dorwarts Clinton Dorwart Ft. Hood, Tex Bill Dorwart U.S. Navy Charlotte Dorwart Omaha Herb Statler Bill Bartlett Billy Greeley, Colo Katie Helzer Merle Spearow Helzer Leo Thomas Bob Holechek Clarence Triska Otto Aufdengarten Clyde Johnson Cora McKay Goodview Consolidated School Chappell Swimming Statler United States Navy C. B. Dorwart Mediterranean Albany St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing Endicott Street Fort Collins, Colo Virgie Nelson Susan Nielsen Arvin Nielsen Lynette Nelson Leonard Nelson Mrs. Sorge CWF Keen Teen Mrs. Seevers GM Club Mary Helfrich CSC Chiff Kirk Studio Kiwanis Club Rotary Ft. Sidney Motor Hotel Toastmasters Club No. 2406 Chateau SWL Tops K-N Lions the Chateau Sidney Optimist Club Yendis Cafe First United Methodist Fellowship Hall Rebekah Lodge IOOF
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