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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1957

Page

7

Around The Town notes on travel and family events

Mrs Harold Keith returned from Casper after nine weeks with her son in law and daughter while daughter in law underwent major surgery. Gary Schwartz and Doug McLaughlin came home from Mule Shoe Texas after two months of work. Kay Gallagher finished training at St Josephs Denver and will vacation with her parents. Mrs Gallagher and Mrs Maher head to Denver and return Sunday with Kay. Attending funerals for Miss Naid Segelke in Chicago were Arnold Biasack Lambert Morton Dean Adams Harry Segelke and Fred Segelke. Mr and Mrs F G Harrington went to Buffalo Gap South Dakota for the death of Roy Korthaus.

Harold Keith Casper Eddie Hanna Gary Schwartz Vernoon Schwartz Doug Mclaughlin Don McLaughlin Mule Shoe Tex Kay Gallagher William Gallagher St. Joseph's School of Nursing Denver Gallagher M J Maher Kay Maher Robert Houck Miaisnaid Segelke Chicago Arnold Biaasch Lambert Morton Dean Adams Harry Segelke Fred Segelke F G. Harrington Buffalo Gap S. D Harrington Roy Korthaus

Lodge Pole Man Is Fraternity Pledge at Midland College

Lodge Pole resident Roland Jurgens son of Mr and Mrs Carl Jurgens was among twenty men pledged to Delta Chi at Midland College. Overall 59 men joined four social fraternities this week as the groups formed since 1938 to boost college social life with events and monthly meetings.

Sealmont Roland Jurgens Carl Jurgens Lodgepole Delta Chi Fraternity Midland College Midland

Mrs Swick Honored At Shower Wednesday

Mrs John Swick was guest of honor at a baby shower held Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs Leon Lafler. Thirteen guests attended with prizes awarded to the honoree and guests. A pink trimmed bassinet served as the door prize while gifts were given to Mrs Swick. Refreshments were served by the hostesses at the close.

John Swick Rtr Leon Lafler Robert Lafler Don Lafler Nyle Leypoldt LaVern Couch Swick

Anniversary Card Party Honors Three Wedding Couples

Mr and Mrs Arnold Draper hosted a card party at home Saturday night for the wedding anniversaries of Wayne Olsen, Vir Busboom, and Harold Lessig. Four Dubbsbridge tables played with Inch scores won by Carl Ahlm and low by Bob Alschwede. Also present were Evert Swanson and Harold Bradshaw with the honorees and hosts.

Arnold Draper Wayne Olsen Bernie Busboom Harold Lessig Dubsbridge Inch Carl Ahlm Bob Alschwede Evert Swanson Harold Bradshaw

Initiation Held By Does At Recent Meet

Initiation ceremonies were conducted for Mrs. Richard Brooks Jr at the November 25 meeting of BPO No, in the Elks lodge room. Joy Knackstedt presided with 36 members present. The group voted to donate 10 to the TB Christmas seal fund. Knackstedt reported 8090 had been raised at the rummage sale. Hostesses were Swenson, Christ Sr., Scherer, Behm, Schwartz, Loch and Larson. The next meeting on December 9 will be a Christmas party and one dollar gift exchange.

Richard Brooks Jr Elks Lodge Joy Knackstedt Knackstedt WB. Swenson Carl Christ Sr Walter Scherer Simon Behm Peter Schwartz Carl Loch Hattie Larson

CAP Officers Address Sidney High Students

Captain Pat Heaton Jr and Wing Chaplain Captain Fred Parks spoke to Sid ney High Juniors and Seniors about Civil Air Patrol requirements and objectives. They recounted wartime and peacetime rescues and summarized CAP exploits during a Thursday afternoon program at the high school.

Sidney High School Civil Air Patrol Pat Heaton, Jr Fred Parks Pat Heaton Jr Sidney Squadron CAP Air Force Thompson

Ellison Wins Best Speaker at Sidney Toastmasters Meet

Warren Ellison judged best speaker at the Sidney Toastmasters Club meeting in Yendis Cafe Party Room with the speech titled Trapped The Addict. Gene Bonkiewicz and Leon Lafler spoke on The Royal Game and The Age of the Earth and Man's Existence on it, with 16 members and three guests present.

Warren Ellison Sidney Toastmasters Club Yendis Cafe Gene Bonkiewicz Leon Lafler John DeMers R. L. Cramer Vernon Shoopman Louis Johnson Gene Lienemann Sterling Roastmasters Club Robert Benner Hammond McNish Dice Knudsen

Ohio Women's Club Holiday Dinner Dance Tickets On Sale Now

The Ohio Women's Club Christmas party tickets are on sale at the Ohio Oil Go reception desk. Tickets cost $5 per couple for members and $7 per couple for other Ohio Oil employees. The semi formal dinner dance is set for Saturday December 14 at 6:30 p.m. at St Patrick's Youth Center. Ticket sales end December 12.

Ohio Women's Club Ohio Oil Go Ohio Oil St. Patrick's Dick Dotts

Hospital personnel area meeting set for December 10

Dr. William Dick of the University of Nebraska School of Business Administration and Oscar Grim of Northwestern Bell will speak at a western Nebraska hospital personnel and administrators meeting on Tuesday December 10. Registration and a coffee hour begin at 8:30 to 9:30 am at Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital. The program includes talks on hospital personnel practice wage and salary administration and a follow up Q A. The afternoon features a film and a Q A on public relations and your telephone.

William Dick School of Business Administration University of Nebraska Oscar Grim Nebraska Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Western Nebraska Hospital Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital Grim

County Rural Youth Elect New Officers In Final 1957 Meet

The final Rural Youth meeting of 1957, in the city auditorium, drew about 50 members and guests. Lews Keller was chosen as president, with Sherry Brown as vice president, Lila Meyer secretary, Roger Franzen treasurer, and Carol Fastenau news reporter. Installation will occur at the Christmas formal on December 21. Marcella Lessman and Lila Meyer can be contacted for attendance. Clancy Stout and his orchestra provided music. Refreshments and a Christmas grab-bag gift exchange closed the event.

City Auditorium Lews Keller Sherry Brown Lila Meyer Roger Franzen Carol Fastenau Marcella Lessman County Extension Office Clancy Stout

Civil Air Patrol marks 16th anniversary in Sidney squadron

The Sidney Civil Air Patrol squadron, formed February 1954, expands with about 10 adults and 20 cadets. Alan Karnik leads the group warning the onus on non pilots to join, with an Aeronca plane on loan, radio gear, and SARCAP rescue mission training. They meet twice a month at the National Guard Armory and conduct navigational and meteorology study with frequent flight trips in Air Force planes.

Sidney Civil Air Patrol Wayne Ayres John Hanner Bill Mutter Jim Wagner Alan Karnik Karnik United State Air Force Nebraska CAF Alliance Cozad Fred Parks Pat Heaton, Jr

Sidney Methodists to Build Rustic Camp Chapel

Sidney Methodist Men meet for plans to erect a rustic A-frame chapel at Norwesca Camp near Chadron State Park for the next season. Mrs. Mabel Jorgenson funds materials, volunteers from the club will supply labor, with a concrete floor and rustic design. A construction party may begin after the new year if weather allows.

Sidney Methodist Camp Methodist Mens Club of Sidney Norwesca Chadron State Park Mabel Jorgenson Sidney Wil

Rural Youth District Party Held At Dalton Saturday

The annual Rural Youth District smorgasbord was held Saturday evening at Dalton hosted by the Cheyenne County group. About 110 RY members from the Nebraska panhandle attended with all state officers and district representatives present. Master of ceremonies was Don Dey Ermand of Dalton, an honorary member. Entertainment included a Dalton vocal quartet, Bonnie Bartels solos, a pantomime of Dragnet, and Gary Stadler piano solos. Modern and square dancing closed the evening. Honorary members William Waite, John Davison, Dev Ermand, and Albin Olson supported the gathering. The smorgasbord was prepared and served by honorary member Al Koester.

Dalton Cheyenne County Nebraska Panhandle Don Dey Ermand Bonnie Bartels Gary Stadler

Funeral held for W. B. Pitman 86 in Sidney

William Blair Pitman 86 died Sunday at Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital after 31 months as patient. Funeral Wednesday at St Patrick's Church with Rev Albert Abel officiating and burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include wife Jane Dwyer, a daughter, a son, three grandchildren, one sister and one brother.

St Patrick's Church William B Pitman Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital Albert Abel Greenwood Cemetery Gehrig and Son Funeral Home H. F Beckmann Lyle G‘sh Ted Kalthoff George W Barlow Gilbert Meyers Paul Hix William Blair Pitman Farley Iowa William Eliza Pitman Jane Dwyer Randolph Nur Sidney Pitman Dalton

Tom Jones to Represent Sidney at NSEA Delegate Assembly

Sidney school instructor Tom Jones has been selected to represent the Sidney Educators Club at the Nebraska State Education Association annual Delegate Assembly in Lincoln December 6 to 7. Delegates will consider recommendations on teacher certification school finances redistricting and teacher welfare with about 169 delegates expected from 118 local associations. Jones is president of the local group.

Tom Jones Sidney Sidney Educators Club Nebraska State Education Association Lincoln SCA Jone

Funeral for August F. Haack 75

Funeral services were held Tuesday at a local church for August Frank Haack 75 a retired farmer of Dix community who died Friday in Denver He moved to Kimball County in 1919 and farmed southeast of Dix Survivors include his wife Marie two daughters a son and ten grandchildren Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery under Craig Mortuary direction

St Paul's Lutheran Church Frank Haack Dix Wio Denver Henry Dorn Herbert Hellbush Greenwood Cemetery Craig Mortuary Haack Winona Minn John Anna Gaulke Flanck Kimball County Anna Jung Graupner Marie Wallick Albuquerque N M Marie Art Schuessler Edwin Harmsen Joe Gerler Ike Killham Howard Madden Lester Cook

East Ward Brownies Form New Troop Meeting Recap

The East Ward Brownies held their second meeting at Mrs. Didier's home on November 22. Assistant leader is Mrs. Starr with Nancy Hieti as Chairman and Cheryl Sittner as Secretary. Color Guard is Charlotte Cass. Pilgrims were made by each Brownie and refreshments served by Patricia Didier and Patricia Stone.

East Ward Didier Starr Nancy Hieti Cheryl Sittner Charlotte Cass Patricis Didier Patricia Stone

Sidney Couple Attend Masonic Convention in Omaha

Mr and Mrs Earl Schultz of Sidney travel to Omaha for the annual convocation of Royal Arch Masons of Nebraska which opened Wednesday. Edward H Lockwood of Scottsbluff was installed grand steward, a music instructor active in state Masonic circles. Other officers installed include Wilfred C Beldt North Platte Grand Master Charles F Adams Aurora Deputy Grand Master Harold J Thom Omaha Grand Principal Conductor Charles W Reeve Omaha Grand Treasurer Carl R Greisen Omaha Grand Recorder Frank E Proutz Lincoln Grand Chaplain Eugene Whitney Beatrice Grand Captain La Verne J Smith Omaha Grand Sentinel.

Earl Schultz Sidney Omaha Royal Arch Masons of Nebraska Edward H Lockwood Scottsbluff Lockwood Wilfred C Beldt North Platte Charles F Adams Aurora Harold J. Thom Charles W. Reeve Carl R. Greisen Grand Recorder Frank E Proutz Lincoln Eugene §. Whitney Beatrice la Verne J Smith Grand Sentinel

Final Rites Thursday For Mrs Fotinos 53

Final rites for Eva Fackey Fotinos aged 53 were held yesterday morning at First Methodist Church. She died Wednesday noon at Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for a year after two years of declining health. Rev Townsend officiated and burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were four brothers Fred Flosa Eugene I and Win Larkey, brother-in-law C E Imus, and Ralph Imus. Survivors include her mother Mrs Birdie Lackey of Lyman, four daughters Marjoe Mary Dema Fotinos and Katherine F McKellips, four sons George and Tom, one grandson James Scott Fotinos, and four brothers with three sisters including Mrs Ethel Jones of Durango, Mrs Artie Imus of Riverton, and Mrs Lillian Cecil of Lyman.

Eva F Fotinos First Methodist Church Fotinos Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital Townsend Greenwood Cemetery Ho Ae Fred Flosa Eugene I Win Larkey Inlaw C E Imus Ralph Imus Eva Fackey Minatare W. L. Lackey James Fotinos Harrisburg Birdie Lackey Lyman Marjoe Mary Dema Fotinos Katherine F. MckKellips George Tom Lincoln James Scott Fotinos Ethel Jones Durango Artie Imus Riverton Lillian Cecil Lymar

Sewald Lad Dies In Denver This Morning

Jerry Sewald six year old son of Mr and Mrs Pete J Sewald of 1841 Second S V died this morning at a Denver hospital where he had been taken Monday evening. He had leukemia for about six months. Craig Mortuary handles arrangements. Survived by parents two brothers one sister and grandparents Mr and Mrs Ralph Perkins of Sidney. Celery and Worcestershire sauce help flavor a fish chowder.

Jerry Sewald Pete J. Sewald Denver Hospital Craig Mortuary Ralph Perkins Sidney

Chamber Dinner Reservations Lag at Sidney Meet

Sidney Chamber of Commerce Manager M. R. Sigler warns the quarterly meeting at the Country Club on December 11 may be sparsely attended. He notes it is the annual gathering with officer elections and future plans to discuss. Members are urged to phone reservations to the Chamber by Saturday, phone 2800, to aid headcount and food planning.

Sidney Chamber of Commerce M. R. Sigler Chamber of Commerce Country Club Sigler Sidney Business People Chamber

Former Sidney Resident S. E. Hulslander Dies At 70

Sidney Earl Hulslander, 70, former Sidney resident, died suddenly last night at his Torrington home. Funeral plans await word from relatives. Survivors include wife Cecile and three daughters Eva Glassburn Iv. Reineka and Faye Buss. Craig Mortuary in charge. A fuller obituary appears Monday in the Telegraph.

Sidney Sidney Earl Hulslander Torrington Craig Mortuary Cecile Eva Glassburn IV. Reineka Faye Buss Sterling Halslander

Extension Club Christmas Workshop At Mrs Wills Home

Extension Club held a Christmas workshop and coffee Wednesday evening at Mrs Gilmore Wills. Ten members and two guests, Mrs Ralph Olsen and Mrs Nevin Janssen, attended. The next regular meeting will be Dec 16 with Mrs John Johnson.

Gilmore Wills Ralph Olsen Nevin Janssen John Johnson

Handy Fixers Extension Club Meets at Hiner Home

Handy Fixers Extension Club gathered November 12 at the home of Mrs Francis Hiner with hostess Mrs Aca Sayre. Nine members and three guests attended as Sirs Leo Sluman and Mrs A V McKnight joined Mrs Warren Allison. Lessons by Mrs Kenneth Bagby The Lady and the Law and Mrs Linyh Harlan Effective Buying. Mrs Bagby led the business session and plans were made for a Christmas dinner party and gift exchange December 1 at Mrs Bagby's home. Roll call noted by spur of the moment incident.

Handy Fixers Extension Club Mirs Francis Hiner Aca Sayre Sirs Leo Sluman A V_ McKnight Warren Allison Kenneth Bagby Linyh Harlan Bagby Elling

Community groups plan December events and gatherings

Local clubs and auxiliaries schedule meetings and holiday activities through December. BPO Does hosts a Monday 8 pm gift exchange at the Elks Lodge. Girl Scout and Brownie leaders meet Tuesday 7 30 pm at East Ward School with Miss Geneva Hotelling as guest. Past Matrons Christmas dinner Monday at noon at Masonic dining room. A benefit dance Saturday at 8 30 pm at the National Guard Armory for St Patrick’s Grade School. Eastern Star Chapter 108 elects officers Wednesday at 7 20 pm. St Patrick’s Altar Society card party Sunday 8 pm at the Youth Center. Band Auxiliary meets Monday 7 45 pm in the junior high band room. Hospital Auxiliary board meeting Tuesday 1 30 pm followed by tea. Oldtimers Club 29 and Auxiliary dinner and officer installation Saturday 7 30 pm in city auditorium basement. Christmas gift exchange requires gifts of 50 to 74 cents for men and women.

East Ward Miss Geneva Hotelling Girl Scouts UP Oldtimers Club City Auditorium

Chicago Rites For Former Gurley Man

Funeral services were held Dec. 4 in Chicago for a former Gurley resident, Maynard Segelke, 34, who died of a heart attack Dec. 1. He lived on a farm near Gurley in youth, then South San Francisco before serving in the US Army. He married Doris Hesterhagen in 1946. Survivors include his wife, son Charles, three sisters Letha Braasch Nora Morton Wilma Adams of Sidney, and five brothers Fred Gurley Harry Peetz Elton Verdon Herman of South San Francisco.

Chicago Gurley Maynard Segelke Minnie Segelke Segelke San Francisco US Army Armed Forces Chicago Northwestern Railroad Doris Hesterhagen Chieago Charles Letha Braasch Nora Morton Wilma Adams Sidney Fred Harry Peetz Elton Verdon Herman

Admitted and Dismissed Names at Lodgepole Peetz Sidne y

A list of admitted and dismissed individuals at Lodgepole Peetz includes Sidney Deaver Harold P Craig Frank Balderson Lloyd Johnson Jamie Wood Max Stone E J Madsen Brenda Lynn Zale O A Anderson Charlie Simpson Ray Youn Paul Reiners Sidney Sherfey Jack McCormick Manning Dixoneryl Griffith Gurley Jerry Jurgens Terry Lee Aden Lodgepole June Scharr and Ronald Cady Willard Simms Hugh Fees Elmer Mc Fee Paul Hummell Jake Boerner Wayne Lee Robert Smith Herbert Hrusla and others.

Sidney James Deaver Harold P Craig Frank Balderson Lloyd Johnson Jamie Wood Max Stone E J Madsen Brenda Lynn Zalesky O .A Anderson Charlie Simpson Ray Youn Paul Reiners Sidney Sherfey Jack McCormick Peetz Secki Manning Dixoneryl Griffith Gurley Jerry Jurgens Terry Lee Aden Lodgepole June Scharr Sidney Ronald Cady Willard Simms Hugh Fees Elmer McFee Paul Hummell Jake Boerner Wayne Lee Robert Smith Herbert Hrusla Lodgepole Clarence Grasz Chappell Howardd McHatton Luann Slama

Local births announced at Memorial Hospital December 3 4

Ronald Dale Smith and Angela Beth Karn are welcomed by parents Ronald and Mrs J G Smith and Peter and Mrs Karn at Memorial Hospital on December 3 weighing eight pounds eight ounces and eight pounds four ounces. Eva Rose Johnson born December 4 to Chester Johnson and wife, eight pounds fourteen ounces, with siblings Chester Jr and Richard. Cindy Irene Ruhter born December 3 to Harold and wife, six pounds fifteen ounces, with siblings Jimmy and Sharon. Grandparents named for all families include Enstll, Karn, Ruhter and Moore of Sid ney and Stapleton Nebraska.

Ronald Dale Smith J G Smith Ronald Dale Memorial Hospital Dennis Angela Beth Karn Peter Karn Carwriter Angela Beth Mm Memorial Hospital C W Enstll Rushville N J Karn Stapleton Fiva Rose Johnson Chester Jamhnson Eva Rose Chester Jr Richard Robert Nive Daniel Cindy Irene Ruhter Adauanter Cindy Irene Harold Ruhter Jimmy Sharon E H Gregston R C Ruhter Glen Moore Sidney

Divorce Suit Filed by Velma Gallatin Against William Gallatin

Velma I. Gallatin files for absolute divorce custody of minor children support division of property fees and costs in County Clerk's office against William R. Gallatin. The action seeks dissolution of marriage and related legal relief.

County Clerks Office Velma I. Gallatin William R Gallatin

History studies include trips in early frontier days

Dr William Miller of Chadron State Teachers College led a ten week class titled Early Frontier Days. Thirty two students from several towns studied frontier life using books and slides then toured Sidney Nebraska with a chartered bus guided by Mrs Johnson and Mr Usvern visiting Fort Sidney sites, Boat Hill cemetery, Deadwood Trail ruts, and the McFadden home piano. A new course American History of Frontier Relations begins January 11 with credits available. call Mrs Copley after 5 pm.

William Miller Chadron State Teachers College Sidney Caton Harrisburg Bridgeport Chappell Independence Oregon Oregon Trail Pine Ridge Neb South Dakota Johnson Usvern Ft. Sidney Boat Hill Deadwood Trail McFadden Fort University of Minnesota Miller

Various Card Club Gatherings Hostesses and Winners

Queen of Clubs hosted by Mrs. Allen Karnik with guests and top honors shared by Mrs. Felt Carley and Sutton. Owoco Bridge Club met at Mrs. Sam Robinson’s, with Corbin and McCarty high scorers among guests. Tuesday Evening Bridge hosted by Mrs. Jolms with Christmas plans and gift exchange. J.A.Q Club and Happy Dozen Canasta noted out of town guests and high standings, with December 18 and January dates referenced for meetings and parties.

Allen Karnik A. J Koester John Peetz Jr Thomas Lenzen J. B. Ruttner Jerome Karnik W. M. Felt D.C. Carley T. B. Sutton Koester Jesse King Owoco Bridge Club Sam_ Robinson R_ FE. McMillen Wesley Felt Robert Ireland Milton Corbin Sherman Nation Bill McCarty Clyde Cameron Earl van Vranken McCarty Corbin Don Albers Katie Helzer Happy Dozen Ray Averill Avin Davis Paul Randall Mel Hiett Low

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