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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1954

Page

6

Lodgepole Masons Elect Campbell as Worshipful Master

Golden Red Lodge No 108 AF and AM met for a stated session electing officers for the year Wayne L Campbell as worshipful master Horace W Quinn senior warden George T Hillman junior warden Frank Pivonka treasurer Ralph R Carleton secretary Paul H Franss building committee for three years Refreshments were served by the committee.

Golden Red Lodge No. 108 AF & AM Wayne L. Campbell Horace W. Quinn George T. Hillman Frank Pivonka Ralph R. Carleton Paul H. Franss

Christmas Notes From Local Churches And Communities

Local church schedules list Lutheran worship at 11 a.m. and Methodist Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. The community records detail travel by the Keith Robertson family to Los Angeles, holiday visits, pinochle and canasta games, and hospital stays. Christmas events include vespers, caroling, parties, and notes on residents visiting relatives and preparing for holidays.

Methodist Church Culver Warner Floyd Wise S. S

Nativity Scene At Wickard's Is Open

The famous nativity display of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wickard near Lodgepole opened to the public Wednesday. Expanded from a six year old outdoor scene, the life like panorama is now a large enclosed display open until New Year’s Day. Visitors are offered coffee and cookies as the Wickards share the Christmas story, with donations benefiting the March of Dimes. The home sits west of Lodgepole on Highway 30.

Ernest Wickard Lodgepole Wickards Sidney Grocer Wickard March of Dimes Highway 30

Marriage Licenses for Arvada and Sidney Couples

David Brewer aged 25 of Arvada Colorado and Hazel Marie Gehrig aged 22 of Sidney. Lloyd D. Gross and Vinella Semler both of Crook Colorado. William H. McCrary Jr aged 7 and Janet A. Martin aged 27, both of Kansas City.

David Brewer Arvada, Colo Hazel Marie Gehrig Sidney

Telegraph Want Ads Phone Service

You can telephone your want ads to The Telegraph and our courteous admirer will see that you get tip-Up service. Ph. 5555.

Telegraph

Gurley Wedding Unites Joyce Ladine and Richard Gibbins

The Grace Lutheran Church in Gurley hosted the Friday evening ceremony uniting Joyce Ladine and Richard Gibbins before about 125 relatives and friends. The couple will reside at 1932 Maple St after a Colorado honeymoon, with both graduates of Gurley High School in 1953 and presently employed in Sid ney and at Northwestern Bell Telephone respectively.

Gurley Joyce Ladine Dick Gibbins Grace Lutheran Church of Jessie Higgins John Groshans Agnes Ladine Marilyn Miles Loretta Kerr Eleanor Schoen Edna Wilt Elmer Ladine Alfred Ladine Colorado Mountains Maple St Gurley High School Central Business College Welch Insurance Agency Sidney Richards Gibbons Northwestern Bell Telephone Out of Town H. W. Busch Arnold Neb Orville Gibbins Broadwater Walter Marts York Eileen Viola Gibbons Fairmont Toivo Norton

Death notice for Harry J. Linton in Schenectady obituary

Mrs Florence Linton reports the death of her brother-in-law Harry J Linton of Schenectady New York on December 18. He served as principal of Sidney High School and was superintendent of schools in Schenectady at his passing. The town notes cover holiday gatherings, visits, and family events across Sidney with multiple names and locations including Wheatbelt Electric, Sidney Country Club, Lodgepole, Sunol, Grant, Biloxi, Rapid City, Mitchell, Liberal, Omaha, Cheyenne, Sterling, Gould and Fort Collins.

Florence Linton Harry J. Linton Schenectady N. Y Linton Sidney High School Wheatbelt Electric Membership Association Sidney Country Club Wayne Bonds Lodgepole John Horniceks Sunol Harold Hermann REA Co-Operative Grant Dale Williams Biloxi Miss George Mowery Otto Raddatz Howard Kurz Sterling Alice Benzel Taylor Hospital Tommy Baker Anne Baker Tabbey School Canyon City Carl Helwig John Owens Hame Delmar Richardson Horton Bowzer Neven Jensen Otto Kurz Marvin Kettler Max Childers Robert Kurz O. A.olson Clarence Chambers Rudolph Jensen Elsie, Nebr Nevin’ Jensen Morris Gordon Joe Green John Owen Jimmy Lopez Michael Max Mathewson Fred Flohr Henry Haupt O. A. Olson Kenneth Elberne Bruce Luehrs Jim Mohatt Otis Colo

Christmas Guests And Gift Exchange Recounted

Mrs Ralph Spearow and family plus the Glen Herschel Spearows and others plan a Christmas gathering. Mr Ray Miles and Marilyn host visitors from Apache Creek New Mexico. John McCurry Jr family from Grover Colorado also visiting. Ronald Lienemann Nebraska will spend holidays with Gene Lienemann. Jerry Sloss family to Wyoming for Christmas. Bill Fotinos of Bridgeport to Sidney for Christmas dinner.

Emilie Pollock Jerry Stilgebaur McCook G. F. Helfrich Lodgepole Catherine Kratz California Mark Howard Howards Don Howard Cheyenne Don Howards E. L. Uptegroves Jake Hart Don Hart Sidney L. L. Spindlers H. L. Spindlers Chappell Sterling Larson Hart Julia Rasmussen Dorothy Elmer Rasmussens Poldrom Colo Frank Rasmussens Kimball Albert Runion S. B. Haile Larry Tobler Fort Collins Neil Hughes F. L. Hughes Kearney George Trim Brush, Cole Don Brooks Hastings Nevin Janssen Akron Hans Knutzen Ralph Spearow Kathy Bob Spearow Danny Glen Spearows Herschel Spearows Howard Don Ray Miles Marilyn Robert Bowne Apache Creek N. M John McCurry, Jr Grover, Cole Ronald Lienemann Randolph, Neb Gene Lienemann Jerry Sloss Wyoming Bill Fotinos Bridgeport

Local Woman Receives High Rebekah Honor

Mr and Mrs James E Skrdlant announce the honor to Mrs O N Weston formerly of this community now in Ridgway Colorado. Mrs Weston longtime member of Ridgway Rebekah Lodge No 12 IOOF receives the Decoration of Chivalry the lodge's highest honor. Her husband Mr Weston received the Decoration two years ago making a rare dual family recognition.

James O. N. Weston Ridgway, Colo Weston Ridgway Rebekah Lodge No.12 Rebekah Lodge

Joy Seyfang to Be Married in Potter Lutheran Church

Miss Joy Seyfang daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Seyfang of Potter will wed George Everett Hare son of Mrs Matt Treinen in Potter Lutheran Church Sunday at 7 pm Invitations not sent but friends may attend A reception will follow for wedding party members

Joy Seyfang Elmer Seyfang Potter George Everett Hare Matt Treinen

Hazel Gehrig Honored At Bridal Shower

Miss Hazel Gehrig bride-to-be was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Miss Jackie Cochran with assistance from Miss Rosalyn McIntosh. The event at City Auditorium basement on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. drew 28 guests, featured six Blitz tables, and a decorated gift table with a bridal scene.

Hazel Gehrig Jackie Cochran Rosalyn McIntosh Miss Cochran City Auditorium Blitz Miss Gehrig

NPB Extension Christmas Program Planned by Club

The NPB Extension Club met December 14 at Mrs Ed win Blanke’s home at 130 p.m. Mrs Carrie Sparks assisted. A short business meeting led by Mrs John Scholl. The program, arranged by Mrs W E Chambers Mrs Ralph Spearow and Mrs Edwin Blanke, featured Christmas songs. Beth Edwards read a Christmas poem. Mrs James Edwards spoke on Christmas Traditions. Dessert was served at tables decorated in a Christmas motif with favors at each place.

NPB Extension Club Edwin Blanke Carrie Sparks

Means Sharp Rites Held In New Mexico

A Sidney area wedding was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Elmer Stovempler in Las Cruces New Mexico Miss Loris Means daughter of Alva Means and granddaughter of Mrs Rome Englert married Sergeant Frank Sharp son of Mr and Mrs Frank Sharp of Kearney The jurist is employed at White Sands Proving Grounds and formerly worked for the SOD

Sidney Elmer Stovempler Las Cruces N. M Loris Means Alva Means Gering Rome Englert Frank Sharp Kearney Sharp White Sands Proving Grounds The SOD

Extension Training Courses Arranged for Broiler Meals

Extension training sessions set for Sidney and area groups in January cover broiler meal construction use and cleaning methods. Group chairmen include J O Lobb Dora Livingston Cecil Warren and Walter Dykman with sessions Jan 3 6 7 10 at homes and churches. contact County Extension Office for details.

Sidney Group Dalton Presbyterian Lodgepole Group Walter Dykman Carl Ulmschneider

Big City's Sights And Bakeoff Impress Telegraph Reporter

Lois Ham recounts her Pillsbury bake-off finalist trip to New York City. She visits landmarks from St Patrick’s Cathedral to the Empire State Building and reports on Waldorf Astoria hospitality, Arthur Godfrey studio thrills, and the intensive 100-station bake-off process. Ham notes she did not win any major prize.

Big City Telegraph Lois Ham Nebraska Pillsbury Mills Waldorf - Astoria New York City Waldorf-Astoria the Waldorf New York St. Patrick’s Cathedral United Nations Empire State Building Macy’s Department Radio Hall Rockefeller Center Fifth Avenue Times Square Broadway 42Nd Street Metropolitan Museum of Art Phillip Arthur Godfrey Pillsbury

East Sidney Draw Notes Local Holiday Visits

East Sidney Draw residents share Christmas visits and dinners with relatives and friends across Sterling, Chappell, and nearby towns. Many calls and homecomings mark weekend gatherings at the Kettler, Kurz, Haupt, Olson, and Owens households, with club events and 4-H parties noted.

Telegraph Want Ads Offer Quick Buy Sell Trade

The Telegraph advertises an easy way to buy sell or trade items through its want ads. Readers are invited to place listings for goods services and opportunities with options to reach local buyers and sellers.

Telegraph

Sidney Hospital Daily Admits and Discharges

Admitted Sidney Dennis Tobler. Dismissed Sarah Herman, Mr. Houser, Mr. Welton.

Sidney Dennis Tobler Sarah Herman Houser Welton

Community Dinner and Visits Highlight Sidney Socials

Mrs. Bert Walker hosted the Lorenzo Club and husbands for a Christmas card party and gift exchange Thursday night. Several Fleming and Walker households hosted guests or visited relatives in Sidney including tours to Grant Nebraska and gatherings at the Phelps and Deaver homes.

Ivan Walker Judy Raymond Walker Ida Hurt Richard Rebecca Fleming Glen Fleming Glenda Alex “Benzel Bert Walker Lorenzo Club Ralph Fleming Rébécca Fleming Floyd Fleming Larry Carrie Sparks Jim Phelps Agnes Zilmer August Zilmer Sidney

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lodgepole- Masons Campbell Lutheran Church Norman E. Schroener Harry Lee Keith Robertson Riverdale N. D Ralph Carleton David Carleton Baby Wise John Eimen Ernest Meyer Charles Clara Kay Don Wise Kent Wise G. O. Holtman Harold Hernbloom Brent Kearney College Harry Lindley Frank Marymee Kristi Tony Kripal Francis Long Beach Calif Frank Pironka Dale Bunsen Dean Wise C. O. Bills Ross Glassburn Denver St. Lukes Little Kay John Omel Lewis Dughman Sr Queen of Clubs Wilma Whitefoot Luther League Frank L. Sharp White Sands Lois Means Arch Hafer Bob Englert Duke Holeman Ralph Englert Sharps Lydiatts Jerry Lydiatt Lydiatt J. W. Neslund James Lydiatt L. E. Lydiatt Rapid City S. D Bertrand St. Bunsen Stephen Sites St. Luke’s Hospital Ralph Engler Millard Queen Emma Hafer Archie Hafer Mark Hafer Queen Jim Markel Fountain Valley School For Boys Colorado Springs Bud Markel Mattie Lough Harlow Welton Arnold Kehl Leonard M Hendricks Roscoe Bills Floyd Treblick Larry Miller Regis Bill Miller Greenlees’ Inc Helens and Dorothys Paul Smith Lawrence Miller North Platte Roger Erb Wickard’s Bride Evonne Gibbons Ers Phyllis Freudenberg Carolyn Wilt Becky Ladine Mrs Richard Gibbins Bill Nissen Milton Nissen South Dakota School of Mines William Raddatz Jas. Deaver Jerry Lenzen Low Jerome Lenzen Leonard Rieken James Deaver James Deavers Arthur Deaver Liberal Kans Ed Disney George Deaver Maynard Schumacher Donald Deaver Everett Mohart John Swatz Mitchell Art Nelson Omaha N. W. Hopkins Earl Krueger Dick Smith and Scott Richard Krueger Thomias And Dick Sutter Sand Dickie Merle Spearow Paul Spearow Barbara NPB Extension New Mexico General Electric John George Phillip Pillsbury Paul Gerot Life Magazine McCall’s Magazine East Sidney Edward Haupt Elberne Luehrs Mt. Vernon Wash Yalaunda Phillip Kurz Frank Kurz Eli Henderson John Owens Robert Irwin Paul Wilson Lewis Divis Teresa Kay Divis Francy Mitchell Carl Benzel Sidney Auditorium Effie Hatcher Everett Mohatt Charlie Kreuger Norman Kearns Fred Seller Ginger Herman Wan Aelstyn Marianne Barbara Wilson Pete Olson Albin Olson Earl Nightengale Fred Flora Geraldine Kurz Louie Divis Sidney Hospital Lorenzo
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