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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1957

Page

17

Around The Town Holiday Guests Fill Sidney Homes

Local notices list multiple visitors arriving for Christmas and New Year. Barbara Taylor and George Jr visit from Alliance and Midland College in Fremont. Robert Clark family hosts and plans travel to Yates Center. Barker family from Laramie welcomes Jan Skoug of Oslo. Don McKay arrives in Chicago for discharge and heads to Sidney. Grieve family and others host relatives from California and Colorado for the holidays. A long roll of out of town wedding guests and extended family are noted, with additional arrivals from Gallup and Denver.

George Taylor Barbara Alliance Schools George Jr Midland College Fremont Robert Clark Greeley Yates Center Kaw Ms Clark C L Opperman Lance Barker Laramie University of Wyoming Ross Barker Jan Skoug Oslo Norway Grieve Mr. and iWirs Ray Taylor Montebello Carl Grieve Venice Calif Charles Ham Phillip Steven Denver Ham Albert A. Chenoweth Claire Belle Koester Loretto Heights College Alfred Koester Sonja Shoemaker John May Potter Ted Roundy Neva Markus Leo Churchill Gene Drybread Boneda May Jean Ken Churchill Valentine Ernest Nickell Maynard Mayer Glen Harris Chuck Mayer William Schaffert Clark Schaffert Ivan Walker Henry Mayer Glen Twarling Walter Twarling Dalton Leroy Hadden Roy Anderson Sidney Ladeau Walker Pasadena E . Bristol Bernard Mayne Ft. Collins Clyde Garrett Huntley Wyo George Marlett Yoder Wayne Marshall Whitman Aubrey Keller Wood Lake Glen Soper Chadron Pearl Peterson Lusk George Vogler Lizzie Carter Lisco Elmer Mayer Dick Juelfs Trixie Punk Eiler Nielsen Peggy Ralph Lenick Bridgeport Bud McMillan Lexington Larry Peterson Casper Ed McGowan Dix Jack McMurray Eden Wye W. May South Dakota Harden Young Gering H. Ehlers Long Beach Ehlers Gusta Marie Ehlers Morey Cameron Gallup W. R. Jervis Danny Ron Gilbreath Dean William Glenn Hornbeck Doug Hornbeck Palo Alto Madelyn Elsen H. J. Elsen Stanley Elsen Grant Bob Bob Elsen Curtis Elsen

Germany Joins League of Nations in 1926

Germany gains admission to the League of Nations in 1926, marking a formal entry into the international body after postwar rehabilitation efforts. The move signals broader inclusion of European powers in collective security and diplomacy during the interwar period.

Germany

Mrs Ketchum Heads BPO Does Lodge

Mrs Dyer Ketchum elected president of BPO Does at Elks lodge meeting. Officers named include Mrs Deward Jelinek as 1st counselor, Mrs Raymond Kent senior counselor, Mrs Lawrence Brachtenbach junior counselor, Mrs Alois Davis secretary, Mrs J B Ruttner treasurer, Mrs Doris Mollohan outer guard, Mrs John Peetz Sr inner guard, Mrs Virgil Knackstedt conductor. Joy Knackstedt to a three year trustee term and as alternate Grand Lodge delegate. Installation Jan 13 with past president Mrs Lloyd Harlan as installing officer. covered-dish dinner at 6:30. Fifty members present. Phil Tierney of Broken Bow Lodge 68 attended as guest. The group voted $25 to Docs national student fund. Memorial services for Mrs Carl Farmer conducted by officers. Christmas party and gift exchange followed. hostesses listed.

Dyer Ketchum BPO Does Elks Lodge Deward Jelinek Raymond Kent Lawrence Brachtenbach Alois Davis J B. Ruttner Doris Mollohan John Peetz Sr Virgil Knackstedt Joy Knackstedt Grand Lodge Lloyd Harlan Knackstedt Phil Tierney Broken Bow Lodge Docs National Student Fund Carl Farmer Raymond Hawkins Lee Hawkins Bernie Fuehrer Kent Sethaler Dean Bules Lester Vernon

Rotary Kids Party Set For Next Week

Sidney Rotarians welcomed visiting Rotarian James Hanson of Fremont at the Monday Country Club meeting. Fremont accountant Robert Spoonhour accompanied him. Cliff Grieve’s California visit was introduced. Tom Jones announced a children’s Christmas party next Monday, likely drawing many junior Rotarians. Dr. E S Sherrerd led a Roosevelt National Park travelogue, with J Fred Thompson also speaking.

Sidney Fremont Country Club James Hanson Hanson Robert Spoonhour Clark Grieve Cliff California Tom Jones Rotary Jones E. S Sherrerd Roosevelt National Park North Dakota J. Fred Thompson

Surprise Anniversary Party For Mr and Mrs Mick

Mr and Mrs Frank Mick celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a surprise party Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Warren Nelson in Potter. Co hosts were the Micks daughter and son in law Elmer Brauer of Kearney. Guests from Sidney included Sandy Mick Nathan Mick and many others. Pinochle was played with Hersh Reynolds and Pat Seidell winning prizes. Refreshments were served by the hosts.

Frank Mick Warren Nelson Potter Mick Elmer Brauer Kearney Hersh Reynolds Pat Seidell

Wheatbelt Directors Honor Guests At Christmas Party

Eight Wheatbelt Public Power District directors and their spouses attended the annual Christmas party in the Yendis Cafe. Guests from Chappell Dalton Oshkosh Big Springs Lodgerose and Wolfsburg shared the event with 53 attendees as Fritz Kruschewsky spoke about his German hometown and schools. A smorgasbord was served at 6:30 PM and gifts were presented to Wheatbelt employees.

Wheatbelt Public Power District John Hornicek Chappell Raymond Weed Dalton Thad Patrick Oshkosh George Zimmerman Big Springs Anton Peeks Victor Johnson Lodgerose Fritz Kruschewsky Wolfsburg Germany Smith

Youngest Singers Star in Sidney Christmas Concert

Youngest singers from Sidney schools led by Mrs Anne Merrick performed in the junior high auditorium as a fifth and sixth grade choir. The 65-voice choir closed their 90 minute program with Go Tell It on the Mountain. Features included the girls triple trio with Barbara Cork June McMillen Diane Albers Linda Minikan Iandra Lewis Sondra Tillotson Judith Townsend Brenda Wickstrom and Carol Grage. The high school mixed chorus combined sixth grade chorus and sextet also presented. Directors were William Fankhauser Mrs Merrick and Miss Phyllis Rudd with accompanists Barbara Cork Connie Borgmann Helen Jorgenson Kar Kay Keating and Miss Rudd.

Sidney Anne Merrick Wich Sieth Ride Barbara Cork June McMillen Diane Albers Linda Minikan Iandra Lewis Sondra Tillotson Judith Townsend Brenda Wickstrom Carol Grage William Fankhauser Merrick Phyllis Rudd Connie Borgmann Helen Jorgenson Kar: Kay Keating Miss Rudd

Gilbreath Jervis announce birth of Dean William Gil

Mr and Mrs Ronald D Gil announce the birth of a son Dean William at Memorial Hospital on Tuesday December 17 at 1 19 a m weighing eight pounds three ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs A C Gilbreath of Sidney and Mr and Mrs W R Jervis of Gallup New Mexico

Ronald D. Gilbreath Dean William Memorial Hospital A C Gilbreath Sidney W R. Jervis Gallup N. M

Allentown Couple Sells Exotic Foods At Store

Mrs Evelyn Haynes works at an Allentown department store to taste and market unusual edibles such as fried worms stuffed with truffled goose liver and chocolate covered ants. Her husband Mr Haynes recalls diners hesitated until tasting demonstrations prompted interest.

Allentown Evelyn Haynes

Watson-Wrather Rites On Friday

A wedding ceremony conducted at 4 pm Friday at the Little Chapel of First Methodist Church united Vera M Watson of Sidney and William M. Wrather of Me Allen. Local attendants included the bride's brother and sister Mr and Alisa Glenn Spear. The couple will reside in Sidney.

First Sethodist Church United Maytagts Vera M Watson Sidary William MS Wrather MeAllen Tesney Alisa Glenn Spear Sidney

Stockiman's Ball To Be January 9 in Denver

The Second Annual Stockmen's Ball sponsored by the Denver Chamber of Commerce will occur January 9 in Denver on the eve of the National Western Stock Show. National celebrities will attend the Lincoln and Shirley-Savoy Hotel rooms. The event aims to be a major social affair, open to the public, with participants from Colorado and neighboring states supporting the livestock industry. Tickets cost $5 per couple for the dance and $2.50 per couple for spectators.

Chamber of Commerce Denver Lincoln Shirley-Savoy Hotel Denver Chamber of Commerce Cole

Story Admitted Names in Telegraph Want Ads

Telegraph Want Ads Get Results lists numerous listed names including Sidney Joseph Kinnersley Mrs James Deal Mrs Ronald Gil breath Mrs Warren Brown Daniel Parker Mrs James Harris Janice Kinney James Morris Mrs Maynard Schumacher Mrs Wil ford Monk Mrs Frieda Larsen Mrs H C Schlesselman Mrs Raymond Bloom Brule Mrs Harold Fenwick Kimball Mrs Rodney Smith Peetz Mrs John Hartway Potter Mrs William Helsing Gurley Mrs Paul Spearow Sidney Mrs George Niemann Mrs James Houser Mrs Roger Mulvania David Crowley John Dalene Robert Giron Mrs Kenneth Theisen Dan Lauder Mrs Marguerite McMillen Mrs E J Madsen Mrs James Harris Arthur Draper Calvin Ray Crites Reid McCoy Colton Charles Adams Genoa Neb Mrs Roland Clark Pearley Va Mrs Lucy Mullins and daughter

Sidney Joseph Kinnersley James Deal Ronald Gilbreath Warren Brown Daniel Parker James Harris Janice Kinney James Morris Maynard Schumacher Wilford Monk Frieda Larsen H. C. Schlesselman Raymond Bloom Brule Harold Fenwick Kimball Rodney Smith Peetz John Hartway Potter William Helsing Gurley Paul Spearow Sidney George Niemann James Houser Roger Mulvania David Crowley John Dalene Robert Giron Kenneth Theisen Dan Lauder Marguerite McMillen E. J. Madsen Arthur Draper Calvin Ray Crites Reid McCoy Colton Charles Adams Genoa Neb Roland Clark

Oldtimers Clubs Have Christmas Party Program

Nearly 159 attendees enjoyed the Union Pacific Oldtimers Club 29 and Junior Oldtimers Club 35 annual Christmas party in the city auditorium. Santa appeared, programs included carols, solos, a recitation, and refreshments. Special guests Filmer Sor and Dale Norman attended. door prize, raffle, and Heart Fund drive closed the event.

City Auditorium Union Pacific Oldtimers Club Junior Oldtimers Club Chubs Santa Claus Nyla Leypoldt Cdae Christian Filmer Sor Denver Dale Norman North Platte Club Lamm Corder R. E. Church Virgil Sawicki Jerry Kaminski

Sorority Beta Sigma Phi Holds Annual Christmas Party

The Xi Jota Exemplar chapter Beta Sigma Phi sorority held its annual Christmas party at Dr and Mrs C B Dorwar’s home with forty attendees including members and husbands. Gifts were exchanged, secret pals revealed and drawn for next year. Decor featured large golden snowflakes and a recessed Christmas tree. A buffet supper ended the social evening at 1 30 pm. Committee chairs were Mrs Frank Mattoon and Mrs N C Livoni.

Xi Jota Exemplar Beta Sigma Phi Sorority C B Dorwar Frank Mattoon N. C Livoni

S VEW Auxiliary Initiates Members At Tuesday Meet

Formal initiation of members occurred at the VFW Auxiliary meeting at the post home. Mrs Carl Olsen presided for members including Mrs P J Sewald and Mrs S J Crimmerman. A committee led by Mrs Wesley Chanman was named to plan lunch for Vetco parties. The group voted to send $1 per member to the VFW National Home and $5 for the annual Christmas party. A 6:30 p.m. turkey dinner for 25 preceded the meeting. Hostess team was Mrs W B Swenson, Mrs Neal Craig, and Mrs Bill Steele. Next meeting January 21 at the post home.

VFW Carl Olsen P J Sewald S J Crimmerman Gens Schlotfeld Lawrence Brachtenbach Kirs Joseph Haick Bil Steve Lloyd Adams Art Ostermeier M.s. Wesley Chanman Vetco Adams Ostermeier Victor Nelson Eton Rapids Mich W B Swenson Neal Craig Bill Steele Post Home

One Hundred Attend CDA Christmas Party

One hundred Catholic Daughters of America members and guests attended the Monday Christmas party at St Patrick's Youth Center. A covered dish dinner was served and games were played with prizes as white elephants. Mrs Thomas J Connell won the door prize and a brief business meeting was conducted by Mrs J E Kelly. A guest contributed canned goods for a local charity and Mrs Charles Dalton chaired the program.

Catholic Daughters of Amerca St Patrick's Youth Center Thomas J . Connell Mus J

Extension Club Christmas Party at Cox Residence

Ten members of the Extension Club met Monday evening for a Christmas party at Mrs Oren Cox's home. John Rosario was a guest. Prizes went to Mrs Clarence Cox and Mrs William Bergner. The group sang carols, exchanged gifts, and revealed secret pals for the past year. Close of the evening by the linus.

Oren Cox John Rosario Clarence Cox William Bergner Linus

KSID Program Schedule Highlights and Lineup

The KSID schedule lists daytime and evening programs across Thursday and Friday with news and weather, music, talk shows, and features. Notable items include Sunrise Serenade, News & Weather, Trading Post, Paul Harvey, Jim Reeves and Backus shows, Santa Claus feature, Sports Cast, and Evening Record Varieties. The page shows multiple time slots and program titles, indicating a busy lineup with regional offerings and live segments.

Cea Brown Paul Harvey Jim Reeves Jim Backus

Fragmented OCR News Briefs on 19 Mews and Events

Fragmentary OCR text mentions dates and places with unclear names. It references bills, snow, hearings, and a possible record or news item. The readable fragments provide no coherent event or outcome to summarize clearly.

Bill Kemp Snow

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