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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1957
Page
5
Numerous local households hosted weekend and Thanksgiving visitors from Denver Kimball Cheyenne Omaha and Gurley including the Frauendorfers Brauers Ruttners Hagemeisters and Treinens. Delegations traveled to Kansas City and Phoenix for meetings and reunions while others returned to Lincoln Denver and Omaha after holiday gatherings.
Merry Mixers of Peetz will host a chili and vegetable soup supper and bazaar on Wednesday December 4 in the E U B Church basement at Peetz. Serv ing begins at 5 p.m. Gift articles will be on sale all evening. The group donates 50 to the Peetz school library each year, funds a scholarship at Otterbein Home, and participates in community projects.
Miss Peggy June Richards of Lodgepole announces engagement to A3C John E. Andre son of Mr and Mrs George Andre Ringgold Neb The bride to be is employed at Goodall Manufacturing Co Ogallala The groom is stationed with the Armed Forces in Japan No wedding date set yet.
Tonight and tomorrow numerous groups meet including PEO chapters BO and FR, Sidney Toastmistress and Christmas party, Xi Jota Exemplar Beta Sigma Phi, Ladies Missionary circles at First Baptist and United Lutheran churches, WM,B Club, Wesleyan Women, Rho Exemplar, Job's Daughters, Rebekah Lodge, Methodist Men, AAUW, St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid, Christian Women Fellowships, Women’s Association at Light Memorial, Doreas Society, St Martha's Guild. A rummage sale is planned Saturday December 7 at 9 am in the Hahler Building by Methodist WSCS members.
Reba Kinne of Sidney Anne Reynolds of Lincoln and Nadine Calvin of Ravenna were announced as candidates for the University of Nebraska 1957 Military Ball Queen. Miss Kane daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Winne is a junior in Teachers College and active in Chi Omega Coed Counselors Associated Women Students and University Singers. Ball set for Dec 7 with Queen to be crowned by Gov Victor Anderson.
Johnny Eaton and his jazz ensemble opened the Civic Music season with a mix of eighteenth century stylings and modern progressive jazz. The 200 patrons heard improvised, arrangement free performances featuring flute piano vibraharp bass and drums. Eaton explained links between classical music and progressive jazz, while notes on future performances highlighted Robert Mueller's piano concert on February 3 at the senior high auditorium.
Dianna Marie Hruska and Chris Allen Beisner are born at Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds three ounces and nine pounds 14 ounces respectively with multiple siblings. Other newborns include Carol Ann Schubarth born weighing seven pounds 214 ounces. Grandparents listed as Hruska Pelster Kurth McMann Dimick Pierson Rodriquez Schubarth.
Mr and Mrs Howard Kurth announce the birth of a daughter to Francine Renee Kurth. The new arrival adds happiness to the Kurth household amid family celebrations and well wishes from relatives.
Leonard Krimmer, 33, and Mildred Leper, 34, both of Sidney, obtained a marriage license. Also listed are Jack May, 21, of Valentine, and Sonja Shogiaker, 19, of Valentine, who were issued a license.
The annual Choral Christmas Concert by Sidney schools will be on December 17 at 7 30 pm in the junior high auditorium. The program features the high school chorus small vocal groups and the combined sixth grade chorus from all schools plus a newly organized fifth and sixth grade chorus performing Christmas songs. Admission is free and the public is invited.
Armed Forces dispatch from Alameda California lists Ronney M Carleton aviation machinist mate third class USN son of Mr and Mrs Ralph R Carleton Lodgepole Nebraska serving with Patrol Squadron Nine based at Naval Air Station Alameda Calif Carleton is among personnel named in the Navy roster.
A list of individuals admitted or dismissed in a proceedings section includes Sidney S R Rolls and many others such as Mrs Bud Guranson Mrs Wayne Loch Mrs Glen Lipscomb Mrs Herbert Hrusk Mrs Edith Baxter Mrs King Lybarger and several more with varied surnames and titles. The fragmentary notice reads like a courtroom or hospital roster with numerous names and familial relations mentioned in a scattered format.
Mr and Mrs F H Reinmuth of Gurley announce the engagement of their daughter Ardis Dee Reinmuth to Robert P Cerlav, son of Mr and Mrs Donald Golso of Aurora Illinois. Ardis Dee attends Nebraska State College at Kearney and is affiliated with Zeta Chi Alpha sorority. She is noted as a senior in good standing with honorary fraternities and plans a summer wedding.
A collage of child letters to Santa from Nebraskans, ages from five to eight. Requests include dolls, toy trains, a Roy Rogers set, a Uflcopter, fire truck, Cry Baby doll, and a cowgirl saw. Names include Judith Ann Wilcox and Leslie Wilcox.
Sidney Elks Club release lists December events including Dec 2 regular meeting and memorial service at 8 pm, Dec 6 ladies card party at 8 pm, Dec 9 regular meeting and Christmas party at 8 pm, Dec 11 fish supper at 6 30 pm, Dec 18 dinner event at 6 30 pm, and Dec 21 children’s Christmas party at 3 pm with entertainer and treats.
A term of district court was scheduled to open in Cheysane Counts today with Judge I J Mister of North Platte presiding. The jury report is delayed until Wednesday morning while Judge Nisley and lawyers set the schedule. The jury panel was told to be ready for the December 2 term.
Mrs. Baxter, 75, died Saturday after a heart attack at her home in Nebraska. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at the Christian Church in Omaha. Gehrig and Sou Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include her daughter and two sisters, with a son and grandchildren noted.
August Crack Haack 75 retired farmer of the fax centainly died in Denver where he had heads ngames 1945 Funeral service will be Tuesday ap? pm from St Pauls Lutherans Cruc com Sidney Rev Henry Pano and Rev Porbett Hellbush in Dorpoa with offs suite Bartal i obey eo adv plerin Greve vod rete The body moay tes Soe out) ard taesday at wt ae ae la The .ta.dv fas requested m m.iial centcihateas be made to fe Cisse band of which Crank Toa is coun chairman Jorn $s 223 1282) at Winona Than TMhat was a son of Tain and Anis Gulbe Thick He mor ft KU Canary in 1919 entosett foad on oa faye southeast fous Tie cas merried in ToL at the Petter Pithere Curch to Anna Juny Gratpy who preced to him ma death in 13 On son Clifford also preced d him in death in 1946 In January of 1951 he was mar ried to Mavie Wallick at Albuquerque NM Survivors besides his wife Marie include aged ddirt oses Mes lechter Miller of oacetile Vash and Ruth Golding of Sai Diean aoseay Travelnack of Din and ten grandchildren
Mrs Ira F Fotines 53 died at Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital after a year of illness. Services set for Thursday at 10 am from First Methodist Church with Rev RL Townsend officiating. Burial in Minatare area. family requests memorials to hospital general fund. Born June 11 1910 in Minatare she lived in Bridgeport Bavard area before moving to Sidney in 1948. Survived by mother Birdie Lackey four daughters two sons one grandson and seven brothers and sisters.
The Sidney Community Improvement Project plans an adult education survey this week in North Ward. About 30 volunteers will visit homes of residents aged 18 and over to gauge interest in courses from high school diploma and college level work to recreation, hobbies, or athletic programs. They may also ask about teaching ability and willingness to pay a nominal fee. The North Ward PTA intends to use the group for a continuing census during the school year.
Rep A Lo Mitler will speak at the Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Elks Club at 6:30. He will take questions with his administrative assistant Charles Craig likely present and Jaycees urged to bring guests.
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