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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1961

Page

7

Peratt Family Christmas Plans Include Several College Students

The Hollis Peratt family and relatives from Valparaiso Pueblo and Omaha arrange holiday travel and visits. Miss Mikell Peratt a Valparaiso University senior will join family in Nebraska while brothers William and Stephen pursue nursing and teaching studies in Colorado and Nebraska. Other locals plan trips to Blair Omaha Sidney and Lincoln with relatives visiting Dana College Nebraska University and Chadron State. Several relatives head to California Great Falls Kentfield and Denver for Christmas.

Hollis Peratt Suzanne Mikell Peratt Valparaiso University Valparaiso Ind William Peratt St. Mary Corwin School of Nursing Pueblo, Colo Stephen Peratt Kearney State Teachers College Peratt George Burr Joan Burr John Hobson Harry Hofer Nebraska

Kiwanis Club Plans Holiday Party and Radio Program

Kiwanis members voted to sponsor the Santa Claus radio program on KSED with Lee Stores supplying candy. At the Monday dinner meeting attended by 20 members plans for the December 18 Christmas party were discussed and attendance pins were addressed. Hollis Peratt reported Kiwanis International communications and a board meeting was planned. Jack Blanscot, program chairman, presented an auto accident film titled Case of Officer Hallibrand.

Kiwanis Club KSED Lee Hollis Peratt Kiwanis International Board of Directors Jack Blanscot Officer Hallibrand

Shrine Club Christmas Party At Lodgepole Legion Hall

Lodge Pole Valley Shrine Club hosts its annual Christmas party for children on Sunday December seventeenth at 3 p.m. in the Legion Hall. Nobles and families are urged to attend.

Lodge Pole Valley Shrine Club Legion Hall Lodgepole

Mrs George Ward Elected President of Women’s Club

Mrs George Ward was named president of the S O D Women's Club at a Tuesday luncheon and Christmas party. New officers include Mrs William Farragher as vice president and Mrs Edwin Asborn as secretary, with Mrs Nels Farndahl as treasurer.

George Ward Women’s Club S.O.D. Women’s Club Earle Schultz William Farragher Edwin Asborn Nels Farndahl Farragher Schultz A. S. Finnell Phillip Bennett Alcorn Dale Kinney Neil Bailly Harold King S.0.w. Women’s Club Gary Tagtmeyer Nels Farhahl Earl Schultz Edwin Alcorn U. S. Army

Wells Named LPV Minister's President Fort 62

The Lodge Pole Valley Association held its final meeting of the year at the Nazarene parsonage in Sidney on Tuesday December 12. Albert M Wells was elected president Ronald Norman of Dalton was chosen secretary treasurer five vice presidents will be appointed with one from each Dalton Chappell Potter Kimball and Sidney communities Norman delivered a paper on Christianity and Modern Cults Retiring officers are Henry Monnich R L Townsend and Albert M Wells The Feb 13 meeting will be at 9 30 a m in Sidney First Methodist Church.

Lodge Pole Valley R L. Townsend Albert M. Wells Sidney First Methodist Church

Christmas Party And Program For C W F

The Christian Women's Fellowship of First Christian Church met Tuesday evening for a brief business meeting and Christmas party. Mrs. Clarence Couch presided. The program opened with carol singing. Mrs. Frieda Widstrand led worship and dedication of gifts on the money tree for Unified Promotion. The theme was The Miracle of Christmas with "Accept Him Serve Him" presented by Mrs. LaVern Couch assisted by Mines. Milo Zima Vernon Walker Earl Bledsoe Clarence Dorman and Robert Main attended. Miss Elverna Walker played organ and Mrs. Lois Stewart sang. Twenty four members attended and exchanged gifts. Hostesses were Garland Farmer Group members led by Mrs. Duane Martin.

Christian Women's Fellowship of First Christian Church Clarence Couch Frieda Widstrand LaVern Couch Milo Zima Vernon Walker Earl Bledsoe Clarence Dorman Robert Main Elverna Walker Lois Stewart Garland Famer Group Duane Martin

Antique Car Club Plans Election at Jan Meeting

Eighteen members met December 10 at Lorenzo School for a business session and potluck. Mrs. Gilbert Sorge presided as nominating committee reported candidates for election to be held January 21 at the Charles Lafler farm home. A workshop will accompany the meeting with safety and educational films shown.

Antique Car Club Lorenzo School Gilbert Sorge Charles Lafler

Mrs Hiett Named To Head Eastern Star New Officers

Providence Chapter 108 Order of the Eastern Star elected officers for the coming year with Mrs. Robert Hutt as worthy matron and Weldon Stewart as worthy patron. Others named include associate matron Mrs Lenhart Scho bert and associate patron Charles Grigsby. Secretary is Mrs David Ells and treasurer Mrs Frank Longan with conductress Mrs Elmer Hartmann and associate conductress Mrs John Schou. Open installation set for Jan 10 with public welcome. An officers' rehearsal is planned for Sunday June at 2 p.m. and an open house was held at Mrs Joe Dodds home with Christmas decor and refreshments.

Providence Order of the Eastern Star Robert Hutt Weldon Stewart Lenhart Schobert Charles Grigsby David Ells Frank Longan Elmer Hartmann John Schou Lloyd Talich Joe Dodds

Bunkerhill Club Elects New Officers

Bunkerhill Club held its Christmas covered dish dinner on December 13 at Mrs. Harry Stine’s home. Eleven members answered roll call as officers were elected with Mrs. Robert Stevens as president and Mrs. Herbert Borcher, secretary-treasurer. New officers assume duties in January. Secret sisters were revealed in a gift exchange. Hostess for January 10 will be Mrs. Roby Felzein.

Bunkerhill Club Harry Stine Stine Robert Stevens Herbert Borcher Harold Smith Roby Felzein

Ohio Oil Company Scholarship Aids One Local Student

Gary Schmitt a Sidney freshman at Kearney Nebraska State College receives one of forty $600 Ohio Oil Company scholarships. A 1961 Sidney High School graduate he must maintain a C average to keep the aid. He majors in accounting and could earn $300 a semester for four years. He is a summer worker for the company and plays forward on Conchbill Giles Antelope Cagers.

Gary Schmitt Sidney Kearney Nebraska State College Sidney High School Gary Ohio Oil Company Schmitt Conchbill Giles Antelope Cagers

Meeting Date Changed for American Legion Auxiliary Unit 17

The meeting date for Sidney Unit 17 of the American Legion Auxiliary moved to Tuesday December 19 to avoid a post Christmas schedule. A Christmas party and one gift exchange will be hosted at Mrs Louis Johnsons home and all members are urged to attend.

American Legion Auxiliary Sidney Unit Louis Johnson

Santa Visits for Home and Church Calls

Santa Claus is available for personal visits at homes of church and social groups through Alpha Iota chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha. Home calls cost 1 dollar for one or two children and 1.50 dollars for more than two. Santa chats with kids and gives small treats. special rates for church or social groups. For info and appointments contact Mrs. Jay Hackett at 4-2460 Mrs. James Titterington at 4-3057 or Mrs. Don Burrows at 4-5619.

Santa Claus Alpha Iota Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Santa Jay Hackett James Titterington Don Burrows

Police Court James Overman Faces Careless Driving Charge

Sidney official records show James Overman cited in police court for careless driving with a fine of $25 and costs.

James Overman Sidney

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