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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1961
Page
6
Advice to remove grease stains from kitchen cupboard doors with driftwood finish. Refinish recommended after light sanding and applying a specialized undercoater. Finish with two coats and wax to protect, wax yearly, and remove wax with turpentine before refinishing.
A University of Illinois study finds workers who eat a good breakfast perform better and feel more energetic than those who skip or have a poor meal. The report recommends a protein rich breakfast with eggs meat or milk.
The weekend included visits by Mr and Mrs A J Fenske and family to Broken Bow to see her parents Mr and Mrs Guy Armstrong. Several local families hosted dinner or called on friends in Sidney Oshkosh and Ft Sidney with births and club events noted. Esther Booth sailed to California for winter. March of Dimes dance attendees listed among local residents.
A dense schedule lists Feb events across Cheyenne and nearby groups. Highlights include C W F Kamikawa Group and Cheyenne Encampment activities February 3, Beta Sigma Phi scholarship dance February 4 at Ft Sidney Hotel, and numerous church, lodge, and club meetings through February 11, with reminders for district visitation by Providence Chapter 408 of the Order of Eastern Star and other society gatherings at the Masonic Temple and VFW Hall.
Guidance on planning sheet division to cut plywood with minimal waste. For hand saws keep the good face up and blade sharp, and angle adjustments vary by tool. Table and radial saws require the face up while a circular portable saw uses the face down for best results.
At the January Cub Pack meeting awards were given to many members including John Curless Dick Kahl Howard Hill and others for wolf bear and arrow ranks. Robbie Biggs read a thank you letter from Randall Biart of the Nebraska Children's Home Society and the pack donated over 150 cans and clothing. A Webbs den was announced to meet monthly with Warren Ellison and Bob Hossle. The next Pack meeting is the Feather-Sond dinner on Washing ton's birthday February 22.
The report notes a gradual approach with shallow blade cuts to avoid a choppy result. If the blade extends too far from the plane, the technique worsens, causing uneven grooming and potential damage.
The page lists names across multiple families with dismissals in Sidney and Lodgepole. It notes new births on February 1 and February 2, including a girl to Dale Norman a boy to Maynard Weiser a girl to Paul Doughenbaugh and a girl to Vincent Maliszewski.
Mr and Mrs Joe Maestas of Peetz are parents to a son, Bobby Ray, born Saturday January 28 at 1 50 am in Memorial Hospital. Weighing eight pounds four ounces, he joins siblings Joe Jr Marie Alma Sandra Joan Josephine Eva and Raymond Lee. Grandmother is Mrs Isabelle Mae Stas of Muleshoe Texas. Also noted is ongoing search for a substitute for wooden railroad crossties with about 2500 patents granted yet wooden ties remain predominant.
Wyon Boyde Bowles of Jackson became the first boy to compete in the Wyoming state fair 4-H style revue. He wore an all-wool shirt and trousers he made winning a blue ribbon. Bowles is a farm boy who has completed five years of 4-H sewing work.
Funeral services were held for Donald LeRoy Brunzell 38 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney Nebraska and Holdrege with military graveside rites at Moses Hill Cemetery Holdrege. He died Sunday after months of illness. Survived by wife Lila and two children Kent and Erick.
Armed Forces notes include Roger Sorge and Norma Sorge settling in San Angelo Texas as Sorge undergoes 22 weeks of radio Morse code training at an Air Force base before overseas duty. William E Barnes stationed at Miramar San Diego, and Frederick E Wise promotes Air Force nurse anesthesia training for graduates and registered nurses with officer appointments and overseas vacancy opportunities. Interested applicants should contact Sgt Wise in Cheyenne Wyoming.
The pronghorn, an antelope native to America, tops the speed chart with bursts reaching 40 to 50 miles per hour. This remarkable animal is noted for its acceleration and endurance, often cited as the fastest land mammal in the region.
St Patrick's Academy announces second quarter honor rolls. First Honor Roll includes Keith Hruska Jim Vogt Steve Janda Kathy Keating Charles Chambers Kathryn Schwartz with top conduct and scholastic averages. Second Honor Roll lists Judy Dress Jean OConnell Connie Hruska Gary Karnik Cecilia Palmer Joseph Ringleman Judy Campbell Jack Cook Louise Cortney Floyd Crouse Mary Ann Egging Cynthia Morris Dennis Ray Carol Scott Barbara Schilz Mary Agnes Buchtolz Thomas Giery Walter Egging Mary Jo Luang David Peetz Carolyn Stein.
Mrs. Leon Fine hosted her bridge club Wednesday evening at home with Mrs. Jerry Pitman as a guest. Two tables played with high score by Mrs. Esther Swanson, second by Mrs. H. F. Beckmann, and low by Mrs. Sadie Pierson.
A lively call to readers to use the Telegraph want ads for selling or trading goods. The notice highlights easy placement and broad reach through the newspaper.
Cecera Ella Walsh 79 of North Platte died Sunday in Lexington. Born August 19 1881 in Kansas she moved to North Platte from Sidney in 1922. She was a member of First Christian Church and survived by husband Henry two sons Morton and Sid a daughter Mrs Frank Interholziner seven grandchildren three great grandchildren a sister Mrs Price and a niece Mrs Ethel Bickel Funeral services were held Tuesday in Adams-Swanson Chapel with Rev Emmett Hans officiating. Interment in North Platte Cemetery.
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