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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1966
Page
5
A roundup of social events from Sidney Ogallala and surrounding areas highlights a Christmas dinner for Lake Mc Conaughey 2433 and Auxiliary with 60 guests from Omaha Lewellen Grant Sidney and Broadwater. Notable attendees include George Hancock Kai Koch and Ned Sandberg. The week featured weddings, bridal showers, and visits to Denver with local residents hosting and attending various family and veteran events.
Elmer Seyfang of Potter and Mrs. Ralph Robertson of Potter were installed as commander and president of the Lodgepole Valley Barracks 2448 WWI Veterans and Auxiliary at a meeting last Thursday in Sidney. Forty-four members attended the Christmas dinner before the business session with numerous officers and guests from nearby towns noted as installed and honored.
The American Association of University Women Sidney branch hosts a Red Candle tea and bazaar on December 7 at 8 PM in the Sidney High School cafeteria. Members bring items for the bazaar to support the AAUW fellowship fund in memory of Miss Jon Law.
Gordon Fuller spoke to the Sidney Lions Club on information about non iron fabrics and future fabric care. E L Hoover reported on a Centennial tree planting tour with L B Neuman and City Manager George Felsch, noting trees planted in 1965 and 1966 at West Side Park Sky Manor Road Stand Pipe Hill Little League Baseball fields and Hillside golf course. Trees needing water for winter were observed, with Kenneth Larson as guest and Fuller as program chairman.
News comes from Sidney of the death of Mrs. Quentin McDonald a former Sidney resident She died Tuesday after a brief illness in a hospital at El Paso Texas Services will be held Saturday morning in Las Cruces Survivors include her husband and two children Leroy and Carol The family lived at 1009 Stull Dr Las Cruces NM 88001
Grace Baptist Church Gleaners meet at Mrs. Jim Phelps home on November 21 with one guest Mrs. Lee Morse. They plan sewing for the Howery family bound for Italy. Next meeting December 14 and Christmas party December 21 at Mrs. Alvin Hedges home with secret heart sisters revealed.
The next Longan gathering will be held on January 5. A covered dish dinner will be hosted by Chappell members who will attend as hosts.
Mr and Mrs Frank Walker of Saratoga Wyoming announce the engagement of their daughter Darlene Marie to Terrell Niel Spiker son of Mr and Mrs Keith Spiker of Sidney The bride elect a Saratoga High School graduate and University of Wyoming senior in education is a student teacher in Kemmerer He is a UW junior majoring in animal science both pursue degrees at the university of wyoming
Mrs. Duane Barb formerly Vivian Wooster was the guest of honor Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Raymond Wooster. Pink and blue crib decorations adorned the gift and serving table. Refreshments followed as hostesses Mrs Wooster assisted by Mrs Dorothy Loebe and Miss Vera Loebe served the guests.
Catholic Daughters of America Court Mother Seton met on Tuesday November 22 at St Patrick’s Church with 35 members. Grand regent Mrs Jerome Lenzen led a program on adolescent issues presented by Mrs Gordon Tobin and introduced by Mrs Matt Janda. Father Bernard Nelson spoke briefly. Social hour and a smorgasbord followed at Dude’s Steak House with plans for a Christmas party on December 4 replacing the December meeting.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 286 in Lodgepole will hold a Tuesday afternoon meeting in the Legion Hall on December 13. The event features an annual Christmas party with a one dollar kitchen gift exchange and coffee coupon collection, plus a shipment to be made by the 15th. Hostesses for December are Mrs. Ernest Meyer Mrs. Harry Brown and Mrs. Wm Miller. The committee will serve the Lions Club dinner on December 12 with Mrs. Ralph Talich presenting the Christmas program.
The Goodview 4-H club convened Monday evening November 28 at Orville Eastens home. Four new members Darrell Dykman Joe Quinn Beverly Theis and Rodney Theis increased total to 12. Officers elected Gloria Quinn president Rodney Theis vice president Beverly Theis secretary treasurer Marilyn Dykman News Reporter. Leaders are Orville Kastens and Dean Christensen. Dues set at 1.00 per family. A discussion covered awards previously earned.
Sidney Lutheran Church Women of Holy Trinity met Thursday at one o clock for a covered fish luncheon. Reverend Henry Monnich led the Advent Season lesson. Mrs Arthur Liljegren guest later became a member. Mrs Kenneth Whitefoot elected secretary and Mrs Harold Hyde treasurer. Annual congregational Christmas dinner set for Dec 15 at 6 30 p.m. Church calendar ordered.
Sunol Girl Scout Troop sponsored talent contest drew an overflow Sunol School auditorium crowd. First place went to Gwen Finnell for an accordion solo, Sharon Reod for a vocal solo, and the Colton Five vocal group with Kristi Krueger, Jerry Deaver, Steve Runion, Mickey Doland, Nancy Doland. Second place went to Emily Johnson, Delbert Davison, Susan Olson for piano solos and Judy Hornicek for a vocal solo.
The Potter public schools honor roll announces freshmen with names and grades including Paul Benish and Susan Herboldsheimer. Sophomores Duane Anderson and Patty Pollicky lead with A marks. Juniors Donna Aurich Rita Carlson Marilyn Slama Cathy Spencer appear with multiple As and Bs. Seniors Duke Anderson Cary Spencer Nancy Terman and others show strong grades.
Services for Henry T. Yowell 70 of Portland were held at Batman's Chapel of the Dawn. He died after a long illness. Yowell born in Republic County Kansas lived 24 years in Portland. Survived by Ada wife, two daughters Betty Clausen and DeLorys Bailey, son Jay Powell, two sisters Louise Hunnicutt and Hazel Boyes, and six grandchildren.
Edna Dedrick was elected president of the Presbyterian Women’s Association at the church Christmas tea. Other officers include Gordon Fuller as vice president, D L Benisek as secretary, and Ernest Seeger as treasurer. Thirty two members attended. Circle chairmen named and a nominating committee listed. Christmas motifs featured feather poinsettias. Additional officers and chairmen for the new year were announced.
The Sidney Toastmasters Club 2408 met Monday at 6:30 a.m. with John Schmitt as toastmaster and ten members present. Paul Manley led five impromptu speakers on topics such as Hay Ride and Game of Hockey, Bob Ludwig won best table topic, and Darrell Hunt Ralph Englert Lloyd Mintken spoke prepared pieces. Englert received the best speaker trophy. Visitors are welcome at weekly meetings.
Diane Tobin appears on the 1965 66 San Francisco State College honor roll as a sophomore daughter of Gordon and Sid ney residents. Chadron State College will host a Christmas Tide concert December 11 at 7 30 p m featuring a 32 member choir led by Dr Leonard Paulson with Sidney students Gary Fisher and John Frerichs among performers. University of Wyoming Sidney native Roger W Young chairs the joint Engineering council and plans the 50th Engineers Ball this Saturday December 3 with Cara Keefe Cheyenne Linda Led dale Thermopolis and Mary Ann Materi vieing for queen. At the University of Denver Sidney students David Alden Dorman and Michael G Monnich are among 8 161 enrolled in the 102 year old private university across all states and nations.
Airman Richard K. Holloway of Sidney will attend technical training at Amarillo AFB Texas after completing basic at Lackland. Builder Second Class Thomas D. Dolan of Sidney reenlisted in the Navy for four years and will report to Little Creek Virginia for amphibious training after Londonderry. Airman Michael V. Golden of Sidney serves as an air policeman in Vietnam at Bien Hoa AB. Marine Private James J. Davis of Sidney completed four weeks of combat training at Camp Pendleton California and will proceed to further specialist training before joining a permanent unit.
At 8 a.m. Monday Memorial Hospital reported 47 patients and three babies in nursery. The list includes residents from Sidney, Lodgepole, Sunol, Chappell, Bridgeport, Gurley, Sterling, Potter, Dalton, Bushnell and Oakland with many admitted and discharged persons. A birth is noted for Clyde West and Gary Bruns. Death recorded for Frank Mika.
Mr and Mrs Ronald Statler of Denver announce the birth of a son on December 1 at Lutheran Hospital weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. He has a brother Bradley William. Grandparents are Herb Statler of Sidney and Eds Hawkencamp of Clay Center.
Public School menu lists meals for December 6 to December 12 in Sidney. Entries show boiled beef with noodles and desserts on December 6, turkey chow mien on December 7, ground beef patties on December 8, chili crackers on December 9, and baked macaroni and cheese on December 12, each with milk and optional sides. Menu subject to change.
In December events are listed for West Nebraska Norsee Association and multiple local groups. Dinners feature covered dishes with turkey provided, table service, and a one dollar gift exchange. Meetings include OES Kensington 630, Fort Sidney Masonic Temple, and Providence Chapter No. 108 election of officers.
Elks schedule lists meetings at 8 p.m. on Mondays and ceremonies including memorial services and officer elections. December 24 club hours noon to 4 pm. December 31 New Year's Eve dance features Musil band with ham and eggs served after midnight. Prices shown: prime rib and T bone steaks at 2.50 per person, fried chicken 1.50 per person.
Mrs. Beryl Nissen greeted two families to the Sidney community as of December 3. Donald Emerson and his wife from New Orleans Ia have four children and live at 2235 Osage. Mr. Emerson works as a Boeing Company supervisor. Gordon and Mrs. Gordon Rammage moved to Sidney from Imperial Neb. They have three children and reside at 2446 San Mario. Mr. Rammage is employed at Rays TV as a service man.
Mrs Pearl Chapman Ham 86 died after a heart attack and hospitalization. Services are scheduled for Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Rapid City S D. She was born October 6 1880 in Deadwood S D and lived most of her life in the Black Hills area. Survived by three sons Horatio Charles Earl y and John Arthur. two daughters Marjorie Steffes and Alice Caulkins. 19 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Her husband Barney L Ham preceded her in death. Powdered details noted her pioneer life and church membership.
Helen Hiner reports weekly additions to the museum and Fort Sidney post commander's home collection. Donors will receive a Thank You card. Rose McFarden mailed 31 notices. New small 19th century stores join the parlor shelves. residents ask for pre 1894 books, marbles, arrowheads, a hand mirror, packing cases, and a rag rug to furnish bedrooms.
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