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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1969
Page
5
A sprawling roundup lists Christmas visits and dinners as families from Sioux, Kaiserslautern, Denver, Holdrege, Sidney and nearby areas gather at homes of relatives and friends. The note includes military mail and student addresses, with multiple households hosting Christmas Day meals and holiday travel details.
Miss Connie Jean Miller Lodgepole and Max C. Patterson of Elk City Oklahoma wed in a 2:30 p m Sunday ceremony at Weyerts Lutheran Church in Lodgepole. Rev Harold Malpert officiated before about 100 guests with a pink gladiola and azalea decor. The bride wore Chantilly lace with a full chapel length train, carried a white Bible bouquet, and was attended by matron of honor Mrs. Ron Ardissone and bridesmaids in Sabinaille gowns. The groom’s party included best man John Wesley Patterson II and groomsman Garry Miller. Reception for 150 followed in the church basement with a four tier cake and dove centerpiece. The couple will live in Newport News Virginia while the groom serves in the Navy.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church hosts a college age gab night in the church basement from 7:30 to 9:30 p m Monday. All college age students are welcome and refreshments will be served.
The Spirit of Christmas linked to the Lions Club at a Wednesday noon luncheon at The Chateau. Rev. Edward Flinn of St. Patrick's Catholic Church led the program, with a voluntary boys choir performing carols. Participants included Loren Bau man, Lyle Borcher, Nathan Brei, Jay Gell, Bob Boehm, Curt Heintz, Bill Luben, Wesley Mueller, Thomas Boehm, and Greg Luce. John Warda ranged the program and Edward Haupt chaired the meeting as third vice-president.
A Christmas baby named David Frederick was born to Mr and Mrs Fred Neemeyer of Columbus at 1 PM Thursday in St Marys Hospital. The mother is the former Diane Gipfert. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ken Gipfert of Sidney and Mr and Mrs Ervin Neemeyer of Columbus.
Loren Bauman a Sidney High School senior is named choir director at First Christian Church by Rev Ellis Votan. Bauman replaces Duane Nichols who now directs four choirs at Bethany Christian Church Nichols teaches in the Northeast Lincoln School System. Choir practice runs every Thursday at 7 30 p.m.
The public is invited to the open installation of officers of Job's Daughter Bethel 25 at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Masonic Temple. Kathy Loewe will be installed as honored queen. Her father is Marvin Loewe. Susan Baile, daughter of Glen Baile of Lodgepole, will be installed as honored queen of the Chappell Bethel in the Chappell Masonic Hall at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Open installation as well.
Miss Donna Lashley will be the junior choir director on January 4 at the First United Methodist Church. The appointment was announced by The Rev. Dr. Sidney L. McCaig, pastor. The rehearsal schedule will be announced later.
As of this morning Memorial Hospital reports 29 patients and two babies. ADMITTED: Sidney Mrs Colin Lindquist Clifford Beyer. DISMISSED: Sidney Loring Tobler Mrs Joe Haugan and daughter. Dalton Roxanne Devier. BIRTHS: A daughter of Mr and Mrs Colin Lindquist six pounds six and three-fourths ounces born 12 27 a.m. Friday.
Seven year old Gregory Gade from Sunol Nebraska writes to Santa asking for a Fort Cheyenne Set, a Hot Wheels Set, and a Grain Truck. He mentions cookies and milk awaiting Santa and wishes Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
The Peetz Project Pushers 4 H Club held its regular meeting on December 15 1969 at the Peetz Legion Hall presided over by President Doug Fehringer. Enrollment sheets were collected for the coming year and officers will meet early next year before the next meeting. Jeri Roberts shared slides and a report on her trip to the United Nations followed by a Christmas grab bag and refreshments. Reporter Marilyn Fehringer.
Mrs. Leslie Sabin hosted the Goal Gainers annual Christmas covered dish luncheon at 12:30 p.m. on December 16. Entertainment included a gift exchange and card bingo with winners drawing from the white elephant box. The club will have a birthday box in 1970, with Mrs. Herb Statler set to host the January 27 meeting.
Eight members and three guests recited the crewing creed in unison and answered roll call with favorite Christmas recipes. The event included recipe sharing and cookie exchange. Mrs. Verlin Livingston will host the January 7 meeting with Mrs. Janet Peetz as co host.
District 36 students west of Sidney visited Memorial Hospital and Rest Home to sing carols and then toured several residences. The group included Jane Gormley Mark Livingston Phillip Childers Jay Gormley Brian Childers Russell Kurz Robert Rezac Michelle Gormley Tammie Livingston Leslie Gormley Debbie Krueger John Gormley Mike Childers Candy Krueger Debbie Livingston Nancy Owens and Dean Rezac led by teachers Miss Kathy Curlee and Mrs Martin Honig with two mothers Mrs Ben Rezac and Mrs Verlin Livingston. The school Christmas program was on Thursday night December 18 and Friday morning the class Christmas party was hosted by Mrs Rezac and Mrs Dean Gormley. District 36 resumes January 5 with kindergarten starting then.
Sunday December 28 Providence Chapter 108 GES holds officers practice at 1 30 p m in the Masonic Temple. Meets every Monday Kiwanis Club 6 30 p m at Yendis Cafe Rotary Club 6 30 p m at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. Monday December 29 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church welcomes college students and members for a two hour gab session at 7 30 p m. Saturday January 3 Providence Chapter 108 Order of Eastern Star to install at 7 30 p m in the temple.
Miss Sandra Darnstaedt became the bride of Jerry Raddatz in a 2 PM ceremony at St Pauls Lutheran Church. The couple plans to reside at 2200 Illinois after a wedding trip to Estes Park, with both families hosting pre nuptial events.
E L Peterson of Kimball was named the new Branch President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, effective November 15. He replaces Douglas Harmon, who served about three years and resides in North Platte with his family. Peterson, an employee of Pan American Petroleum for 14 years, served a previous transfer from Tulsa, Oklahoma. His family includes wife Gloria, three sons and a daughter. Gary attends Brigham Young University in Provo studying engineering. Penny attends Ricks College in Rexburg. sons Michael and Robert L. are at home. Appointment made by Woodruff Teuscher, first councilor of the church.
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