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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1958

Page

5

Christian Women's Fellowship Plans Christmas Program

Around the Town notes report C W F group meetings at member homes last week and a combined Christmas program set for Friday December 19 at the church. Members will collect materials for Albert Schweitzer Hospital Haiti and a Morovis project offering will be taken.

Christian Women's Fellowship the Minsterial Association Puerto Rico Canada Garland Farmer Garland Farmer Group Bessie Harlan Fieme Clarence ‘Dorman Charles E. Smith Daisy Hiett Ted Leech Léee Peter Solomon Karaikawa Amikawa Art Johnston LaVern Couch Doris Harlan Earl Bledsoe Kamikawa Group Swith Hasenyager

Sidney Students in Chadron Choral Christmas Concert

Sidney pupils Betty Nissen Pat Stewart June McMillen and Alex Burrus from Chadron State Teachers College join 119-voice chorus for a Christmas Concert Tuesday December 16 at 8 p.m. in Memorial Hall Auditorium. The choir conducts Christmas songs before Northwest Nebraska Symphony joins to perform Saint Saens Christmas Oratorio. Alfred Blinde directs the large college chorus, formerly Alliance High School choral director.

Betty Nissen Pat Stewart June McMillen Alex Burrus Sidney Chadron State Teachers College Memorial Hall Northwest Nebraska Symphony Saint- Saens Alfred Blinde

Cancelled Christian Laymen's meeting on Dec. 1

The regular meeting of Christian Laymen's Association has been cancelled due to conflicts with other meetings caused by the holiday season.

Christian Laymen’s Association

Local Arrivals and Alumni News Highlight Weekend

Around Town notes weekend visitors Mr and Mrs Glenn Buck of Lincoln guests of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jack Pollock. Ancel Lewis Jr son of Ancel Lewis of Sidney graduated last week from the South Dakota School of Mines and will work as an engineer at Century Electric in St Louis Missouri. Dianne Hinrichs of Sidney a Midland College choir member will perform the annual Christmas concert December 14 at 5 p m in the college gym. Jon Van Cleave a University of Wyoming junior joined Sigma Tau honorary and is majoring in mechanical engineering and also a member of Sigma Nu.

Glenn Buck Lincoln Jack Pollock Ancel Lewis, Jr Ancel. Lewis Sidney South Dakota School of Mines Rapid City Century "Electric Coy St. _Louis yMo Dianne (Ineichs Ed Hinrichs Midland College Choi Jon van Cleave University of Wyoming Sigma Tau John Robert van Cleave Sigma Nu Social Fraternity

NS Club Annual Christmas Party Held On Friday

The NS Club hosted its annual mother-daughter Christmas coffee at Mrs. Ray Crusé's home. All 12 members and guests attended as secret pals were revealed and new names drawn for the coming year. Mrs. Keith Spiker reviewed Stump Ranch Pioneer by Nettie Portrey Davis, with guests listed.

N.s' Club Marnhing Ray Crusé Keith Spiker Stump Ranch Nettie ‘Portrey Davis Sidney A.D. Craige P. J. Beyer Ed Brockersby Coral McKay Garrie Sparks Hilda Schou Paul Spearow Harold Spiker Nels Miller W. E. Chambers Leo Osborn

Mrs McLaughlin Elected Study Club Hostess and President

Mrs Don McLaughlin was elected president of the St Elizabeth Study Club at a Wednesday evening meeting at her home. Mrs Joe Ringleman became secretary treasurer with twelve members present for the re organization. Members pledged to say one decade of the rosary each day and reports showed three rosaries daily. The next meeting is set for December 17 at Mrs Rueben Arellano’s home.

Don McLaughlin St. Elizabeth Joe Ringleman Rueben Arellano

Alice Young Guest Speaker at Kiwanis Ladies Night

Alice Young of O Neill Nebraska spoke at Kiwanis Ladies Night. She described four months in Belgium as an International Farm Youth Exchange student and shared experiences. County agent Ivan Liljegren outlined the AFYE program and introduced L E Radagan Lincoln director, who presented Miss Young. Other guests included Otis Terhune Arch Davis and couples from Scottsbluff and Sidney.

Alice Young O'Neill Neb Kiwanis Belgium International Farm Ivan Liljegren AFYE L. E. Radagan Lincoln Miss Young Otis Terhune Scottsbluff Kiwanis “Club Arch Davis Scottsbluff Rocky Mountain District Terhune Davis Walter Closman Sidney

Greenlees Employees Hold Holiday Party at Ft. Sidney

The annual Christmas party for Greenlees' store staff and their spouses was held Thursday evening at the Ft. Sidney Hotel. Nine attended the social hour and gifts were drawn for a grab bag then donated to the Volunteers Fire Department for distribution to needy families. The rest of the evening was spent playing games and visiting.

Greenlees’ Store Ft. Sidney Volunteers Fire Department

NW Club Holiday Party Held Friday at Mrs Bernard Schilling

Mrs Bernard Schilling hosted the NW Birth day Club Christmas party Friday evening at her home. Eight members socialized, a gift exchange was held with names drawn for the coming year, Yuletide decorations and Christmas colors featured in refreshments and favors.

Bernard Schilling N.W

Morehouse of Potter Leads 1958 NSEA Delegate Assembly

The Nebraska State Education Association held its 92nd Delegate Assembly in Lincoln on December 5 with 174 official delegates from 121 associations. They acted on committee recommendations covering teacher certification school finances reorganization and teacher welfare. The hottest issue was a proposal to reorganize the NSEA district setup.

Morehouse Potter Cheyenne NSEA

Gail Gish Crowned New Queen Of Job's Daughters

Gail Gish was crowned Honored Queen of Bethel 25 in a Saturday ceremony at the Masonic Temple, with 125 attendees. Her attendants are Corrine Vizina and Peggy Hakes, and a full slate of officers followed, installed by Jo Anne Baker. The Honored Queen's dance at the city auditorium drew 65 attendees, with a Christmas tree, Sterling High School band, and refreshments to follow.

Hte Gail Gish Lyle Gish Job Bethel Masonic Temple Corrine Vizina Harvey Viszina Joanne ‘Baker Sandra Cook Virginia Foland Sharon Sieckmann Carolyn Wilt Judy Ziegler Judy White Virginia Berry Garo Thomas Helen Jorgenson Linda Gaddis Jane Weymouth Caroll Clark Sharon Adams Mary Beth Little Sterling High School

Fellowship League Views Film During Sunday Night Meeting

Twenty members of St. Pauls Fellowship League met in the school Fellowship Hall for a Sunday night gathering. Rev Henry Dorn led a Bible quiz and presented a film Parish Programs. Ben Riewe chaired a brief business session followed by social singing of Christmas carols with hosts Delmar Dehning and Ervitt Fischer and Rev and Mrs Dorn.

St. Paul's Fellowship League Henry Dorn Ben 1 Riewe

Altar Society Dinner Committee Listed for St Patrick Event

St Patrick's Altar Society will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Youth Center for a business session and card games. A public dinner will be served starting at 5 p.m. Loretta Fehringer is chair with assistors including Lee Stormberg Nyle Leypoldt Gene Bonkiewicz Frank Rezanina Burgett Peetz Joe Bonkiewicz Stewart Brown Louis Weible Charles Lafler Joseph Bonkiewicz Sr Laverne Sewald William Tillman Jourz Ann Burgett Frank Woodrow Jim Lodes ang Ronald Sherlock.

St Patrick’s Altar Society Loretta Fehringer Mmes. Lee ,Stormberg Nyle Leypoldt Gene Bonkiewicz Frank,Rezanina Burgett Peetz Joe Bonkiewicz Stewart Brown Louis Weible Charles

Jaycees Christmas Party at the Armory Draws Fifty Kids

About 50 children attended the Jaycees Christmas party at the Armory on Sunday evening. The program opened with a moment of silent prayer for peace on earth. Santa Claus handed out gift sacks to the kids, and any leftovers will be given to the Kings Daughters for distribution.

Armory Santa Claus Kings Daughters

Presbyterian Women Learn of Missions in Alaska

Thirty six members of the Women’s Association at Light Memorial Presbyterian Church met in the parlor. Esther Circle hosted with Mrs. Forrest Belieu as chairman. Mrs. Clarence Castner led the meeting announcing Mrs. J W Johnson’s election as President of the Sidney Council of Church Women. Plans for Christmas gifts to Hastings College and mission workers in Japan and Korea were discussed. Devotions by Miss Mabel Nielsen and a slide program by Elizabeth Schaffer highlighted Alaska mission schools.

Women's Association of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church Esther Circle Forrest Belieu Clarence Castner J. W. Johnson Sidney Council of Church Women Elmer J. Hartmann Hastings College Robert Northrup Japan Otto DeCamp Korea Castner New Mexico Carl L. Nelson Mabel Nielsen Arnold Westerhoff Elizabeth Schaffer Sitka Alaska Presbyterian

Saddle Club Christmas Dinner Held Sunday Evening

The Lodge Pole Valley Saddle Club hosted its annual turkey dinner and Christmas party Sunday at the club house with 45 members present. President J B Ruttner led a brief business meeting before games and a gift exchange. attendees included multiple couples and family members such as Frank and Mrs Goodwin, N W Ladegard, J Treinen, Ray Wellner, M W Osborn, and others.

Pole Valley Saddle Club J. B. Ruttner Frank Goodwin Ruttner N. W. Ladegard John Treinen Ray Wellner Jim Sharpe Randy Kenneth Fleming Cindy Debbie Wes Berry Virginia

Miss Young Guest Speaker at Lions Club Meeting

Miss Alice Young of ONeill Nebraska spoke at the Lions Club meeting on Wednesday. She spent four months in Belgium as an IFYE student and showed films from her travels. Guests Louis Rudman 4-H state director Lincoln and Jack Raum North Platte attended. Ken Puttam presided. twenty five members present. Plans set to attend the Chamber of Commerce dinner December 16 replacing the next regular meeting.

Lions Club Alice Young O'Neill Neb Belgium IFYE Louis Rudman 4-H Lincoln Jack, Raum North Platte Ken

Dutch Dolls 4-H Club Holds Fifth Meeting

The Dutch Dolls met Saturday at Cindy Peetz home with demonstrations on preparing a vegetable plate by Lyne Livoni and Cheryl Sittner and on making sandwiches by Dianne Sterling. They also judged apple crisp with Dianne Sterling reporting.

Cindy Peetz Lyne Livoni Cheryl Sittner Dianne Sterling

Sidney area farmers attend KC Co op anniversary

Farmers from ten states joined Sidney area delegates Ralph Fraass Russell Olson and Harold D Scott at the Consumers Cooperative Association 30th annual meeting in Kansas City December 3 4 5 More than 3000 attendees heard about farm topics including vertical integration A huge anniversary supper marked the event and delegates voted to distribute a $5 226 017 saving among members Sophisticated updates outlined the regional cooperative's record volume of 129 279 815 for the year and functioned with a 21 member board

Kansas City Consumers Cooperative Association Ralph Fraass Russell Olson Harold D. Scott Sidney Farmers Union Co-op Gas Oil Co Municipal Auditorium Howard A. Cowden Ralph Franss Lodgepole Coperative

Mrs Boyle Hosts WCTU Christmas Meeting

The Women's Christian Temperance Union met for a covered dish lunch at Mrs Frank Boyle s home with twelve members one visitor Mrs Clarence Brittain joining. Devotions were led by Mrs Carl W Baker and readings included Union Signal articles Christmas poetry by Mrs Paul Weible of Dalton and The Light of the Star by Billy Graham. The group reviewed Shadows Over America by John D Freman and closed with Christmas carols. The next meeting is Tuesday January 6 at 1 30 pm at Mrs George Retzlaff s home.

Women’s Christian Temperance Union Frank Boyle Clarence Brittain Carl W. Baker George Young Union Signal J. O. Lobb Paul Weible Dalton Billy Graham America John D. Freman Young George Retzlaff

Sidney Public Schools Menu Week of December Items

Menu entries list daily offerings for Sidney Public Schools from Tuesday to Monday. Items include Navy beans with ham, creamed turkey, sloppy Joes, baked fish, macaroni and meat sauce, with sides like corn, green beans, mashed potatoes, fruit desserts, and bread or bread and butter sandwiches. Milk provided with meals.

Ky Stadt

Sorority Chapters Meet Wednesday Plan Yule Parties

Three Beta Sigma Phi chapters held meetings Wednesday at various homes. Topics included Poetry into Music and Christmas greeting cards. Plans were made for December 16 and 17 Christmas parties and a $5 donation to Literacy Village in Lucknow, India.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Beta Alpha Leo Krieger E. R. Jimerson W. E. Gehrig Jr Mel McCoy Jimerson Keith Deaver Xhi Rho M. R. Sigler Charles Lafler Keith Harold Tremain Lowell Davis B. H. Grimm

Mrs. Stewart Honored At Surprise Eastern Star Coffee

Mrs Weldon Stewart, matron of Providénté Chapter 108, Order of Eastern Star, was guest of honor at a surprise coffee at Ft Sidney Hotel banquet room. Hostess was Mrs Rex Olsen as 13 chapter officers attended for belated birthday and wedding anniversary celebration.

Weldon Stewart Providénté Order of Eastern Star Ft. Sidney Rex Olsen Stewart

Christmas Luncheon and Card Party Hosted by F J M Club

Mrs. Ted Fleming hosted a 1 o'clock luncheon at her home for F J M Club members with Christmas decor and gift exchanges. Two tables of cards followed with honors to Mrs. Marvin Fleming high, Mrs. Robert Hiett second, and Mrs. Art Kile low. Next events include a dinner at Sidney Hotel tonight and a December 13 covered dish dinner at the Flemings' home.

F.J.M Ted Fleming F.J.M. Club Marvin Fleming Robert Hiett Highy Art Kile

Navy men reenlist and deploys in Western Pacific

Armed Forces notes indicate Ronald Wayne Schivers of Sidney reenlisted in the U S Navy as Fireman through the local Recruiter in Sidney. Joseph F Sharp machinist mate first class USN husband of Leona Tank of Sidney serves aboard USS Magoffin with the Seventh Fleet in the Western Pacific visiting Yokosuka in October and aiding Typhoon Ida victims. Charles B Harris storekeeper third class son of Sidney residents serves aboard the heavy cruiser Des Moines which visited Genoa Italy November 6 14 after fleet exercises off the coast. Des Moines serves as Sixth Fleet flagship operating from Villefranche France.

Ronald Wayne Schivers Henry Schivers Manor Road Sidney U. S. Navy Navy Selective Service Office Western Pacific Joseph F. Sharp USN Leona Tank °Ro Sidney Uss Magoffin U.S. ‘Seventh Fleet Yokosuka Italy Charles “B. ‘Harris Charles L. Harris Omar Court Ass Des Moines Genoa Des Moines U. S. Sixth Fleet Villefranche France

Notre Dame Students Join Year Long Cold Vaccine Study

About 2,600 Notre Dame students in South Bend Indiana participate in a year long trial to assess a new polyvalent cold vaccine.

University of Notre Dame South Bend Ind

Fourth Grade Teacher Honored With Surprise Birthday Tea

Mrs. Blanche Baker of East Ward Fourth Grade was surprised at her room with a tea hosted by students. Greg Brown presented pink roses, Deb Thurston crowned her queen, and a gold fruit basket served as a group gift. Faculty helped with plans and party setup.

Blanche Baker East Ward Greg Brown Deb Thurston R. W. Brown Clifton Thurston George Owen

Fell elected Thimble Club president in meeting at her home

Mrs. Leland Fell was elected president of the Thimble Club at a Friday afternoon gathering at her home. New officers include Mrs. Carl Haze as secretary and Mrs. Alvin Kahl as treasurer. Seven members and two visitors attended. Plans were set for a Christmas party on December 9 at Mrs. Hilbert Borcher’s home. The next meeting will be January 2 at Mrs. Haze's home.

Leland Fell Thimble Club Carl Haze Alvin Kahl Haral Haith Douglas Howarth Hilbert Borcher Haze

Sorority Card Party Draws Strong Attendance

Fifteen tables of cards were in play at a public bridge party sponsored Saturday afternoon at the Yendis Cafe party room by Beta Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority. The room was decorated with pink and white Christmas decorations. High scores were awarded to Mrs. Don Himes, Mrs. Don Sherwood, Mrs. Gerald Dow, and Mrs. Charles Lafler. Door prize went to Mrs. Don Heath.

Beta Alpha Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Don Himes Don Sherwood Gerald Dow Charles Lafler Don Heath

Community club and church events schedule

A dense listing of December meetings and activities across local groups. Listings include Toast afters Club, BPO Does, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Ladies Missionary Circles, Grace Baptist, Holy Trinity Lutheran, Sidney Garden Club Christmas party, hospital tea, Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society, Pro vidence Chapter 108 Order of Eastern Star election, postponed Christian Laymen’s Association, Suzettes Extension Club Christmas party, Country Club smorgasbord, Spsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority chapters, Helping Hand Garden Club, St Paul’s Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, and Goldrod Past Noble Grand’s Christmas dinner.

Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Executive Board Ladies Missionary Circle First Baptist Church Grace Baptist Missionary Circle Holy Trinity Lutheran Dorcas Society Sidney Garden Club Odd Fellows Hall Hospital Auxilary Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society W.S.C.S. Circle Rebekah Kensington Providence Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Christian Suzettes Extension Ohio Women’s Club Iota Gamma Tau Spsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority P.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Goldrod Noble Grand’s Club

Admitted and Dismissed List Across Sidney and Surrounding Towns

The record shows admissions in Sidney and nearby areas including Thomas Giery and Harriet Holt among others. Dismissals include multiple named individuals in Sidney, Lodgepole, Crook, and Kimball with several with children.

Swift announces birth of daughter Cynda Rene

Mr and Mrs Ralph Raymond Swift announce the birth of a daughter named Cynda Rene at Memorial Hospital. The baby weighed seven pounds and 1234 ounces and was born at 1 29 a.m. on Saturday December 6. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs LaVergne Carlson of Gibbon Nebraska and Mrs Isla Swift of Bladen Nebraska.

Cynda Rene Swift Ralph Raymond Swift Cynda Rene Memorial Hospital LaVergne Carlson Gibbon, Neb Isla Swift Bladen Neb

Baby Boy Parks Born at Memorial Hospital

Baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Gene Aston Parks at 10 28 am on Thursday December 4 in Memorial Hospital. Weighs eight pounds one and a half ounces. Eldest siblings are Wathy five Sapdy three and Georgene one. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs F H Rowland Portales NM and Mrs Mingie Parks Sidney.

Gene Aston Parks Memorial Hospital Wathy Sapdy Georgene F. H. Rowland Portales, N. M Mingie Parks Sidney

Births at Memorial Hospital Reported for December

Mr and Mrs Hershel Gren announce daughter Susan Marie born Dec 4 at 7 47 pm in Memorial Hospital eight pounds 8 5 ounces. Siblings La Donna Jean Darlene Diane Gary Pat Hershelynn Terriis. C T Robirds Sidney and Mr and Mrs Henry Goen Spark ville Ind listed as relatives. Joyee Ellen Borcher Adaretter Tovee Flin born to Mr and Mrs Carl George Borcher at 1 00 am on Dec 6 in Memorial Hospital eight pounds three ounces. Brothers Gary Allen Ivie Dean five years. Grandmothers Mrs John Borpher Sidney and Mrs Bertha Shiekle Denver.

Hershel Gren Susan Marie Memorial Hospital la Donna Jean Darlene Diane Gary Pat Hershelynn Terri C. T. Robirds Sidney Henry Goen Sparkville Ind Joyee Ellen Borcher Daretter Tovee Flin Carl George Borcher Gary Allen Egnt Ivie Dean John Borpher Bertha ‘Shiekle Denver

Birth of Tammy Rae Tilghman daughter of Tilghman family

Mr and Mrs Raymond Tilghman announce the birth of daughter Tammy Rae at 3 48 p m Wednesday May 3 in Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds 15 ounces Her sisters Kathy eight and Jenet four grandmothers Mrs Mary Tilghman of Crook and Mrs Eva Schneider of Sterling provide the family notice.

Tammy Fen Tilghman Raymond Tilghman Tamm Rae Wedneday Mee Memorial Hospital Kathy Jenet Mary Tilghman Crook Eva Schneider Sterling

Miller announce birth of a daughter in Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Stanley Eugene Miller announce the birth of a daughter at 9 58 a m on Saturday December 6 in Memorial Hospital weighing eight pounds four ounces Her brother Wade Dennis is 13 months old Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Victor Miller of Renton Wyoming and Mr and Mrs W F Smith of Cheyenne

Miller Stanley Eugene Miller Memorial Hospital Wade Dennis Victor Miller Riverton Wyo W. F. Smith Cheyenne

Den Six Christmas Corsages at Den Mother’s Home

The Den Six group met at Mrs James Willis’ home on Tuesday December 2. Mrs Willis served refreshments. They made Christmas corsages for their mothers. Reporter Michael Vaughn noted the event.

Den James, Willis Willis Alanta

Radford man may hold national record for long town service

In Dillwyn Virginia residents say Radford Bennett Ranson may hold a national record for longest town council service. The American Municipal Association notes no longer tenure, yet he was elected despite initially declining re election due to private business pressures.

Dillwyn Radford Bennett Ranson American Municipal Assn Ranson

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John Ross Richard Burr George’ ‘Burr W. K. Hasenyager Robert Hitt Chadron NS Club Mrs. McLaughlin Greenlees NW ‘Club Peggy” Makes Paul Hakes Joanne Baker Telegraph Fellowship League Altar Society Dinnner ‘Committee Saddle Club Lion's Club Sidney Area Mrs. Boyle WCTU Sidney Public Schools Menu Mrs. Stewart Mrs. Baker OAL B.P.O Be&p. W Thomas Giery W. Q O. Beard Wilfred Burgoon Carl Borchér Harriet Holt Stanley Miller G. H. Doran Harold P. Craig Grace Schulte Jean Ramsey Rose Marie Policy Johnnie Norwood Duane Brauer Orval Reeves Rubio Guerrer Gurley Ernest Peterson Lunol Clinton Gade Dix Dale Lukassen Melvin Foster Nancy Cook Ernest Giron Paul Harrington Zuek Donald Hedgley Dean Christenson Kimball Gerald Eisele Susan Morie Gren Luis Michael Vaughn
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