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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1969
Page
3
A. F. Weber reports the death of Mrs. Jack Johnson on January 21 in Morgan Hill California. The Johnsons once lived in Sidney where Mr. Johnson managed the Union Pacific stockyards but have since left for many years. They last visited Sidney when Mrs. Weber died.
Evelyn Mae Bricker celebrated her 12th birthday with a Valentine themed slumber party at the Bricker home after a Chadron Sidney basketball game. Guests included Misses Shelley Stasch Starr Payton Janet Bauer Janey Wait Susan Mattoon Mary Schneider Denise Havorka and Lynette Aue.
A Nebraska Picnic is planned for March 2 at Rendezvous Hall in Mesa Arizona with 11 a.m. registration. Attendees may bring a basket lunch. coffee and pop are provided. Entertainment and door prizes are listed. Open to winter visitors and former Nebraskans in Arizona. Nebraska Association is led by Ray Graff president O J Weymouth vice president and Mrs Anna Raile secretary treasurer.
The Mountain Prairie Girl Scout Council Troop 49 met in Peetz Colorado with 13 members. Leaders reported Senior Scouts on Eight Indispendables and planned activities including gift exchanges, crafts, sledding, and a Valentine project. Kathy Gillham named as Region 5 alternate for a Visual Arts Workshop. next meeting Feb 25.
Miss Donna Cornelius of Sidney and Gordon Smith of Chap pell perform in the Nebraska Wesleyan University production of The Music Man. Connie Wilson of Sidney enrolls at Lincoln School of Commerce for a fall term executive secretarial program. Ann Holloway of University of Wyoming earns Dean's Honor Roll honors and visits Sidney during semester break.
Bradey Len Johnson weighing five pounds 11 1/2 ounces was born Saturday January 29 at 9 27 a m in Memorial Hospital. Parents are Mr and Mrs Kent Johnson of Western Nebraska Vocational Technical School. Brother is Robert Lynn age 13 months. Grandparents are Wendell Mathewson and Warren Johnson of Potter. Great grandparents are W D Mathewson J C Johnson Potter and Mrs Hattie Lipke Sidney.
I Rest Home listings acknowledge Ernie Graham born Feb 2 1982, Herman Stueve born Feb 6 1989, Mrs Rosa Highland born Feb 26 1986, and Mrs Esther Hilpert born Feb 8 1977.
Mr and Mrs Wesley Stine of Bertrand Nebraska announce the engagement of their daughter Judith Faye to Arnold Drew Pierson son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Pierson of Arcadia Nebraska Judith is a 1966 graduate of Kearney State College and studies at the University of Denver Librarianship program She taught in Lodgepole Public Schools and was named a candidate for Outstanding Young Women of America last December The fiance is a Kearney graduate and teaches in the Bellevue Public Schools An August wedding is planned
Good attendance reported at the Cheyenne County Farm Bureau Appreciation Day held Monday at the local office. Visitors enjoyed rolls and coffee during the day and evening. Door prizes were won by Mrs. Lemoyne Johnson, Rodney Mathewson, Stewart Brown, Mrs. Kenneth Larson, and Kenneth Morgan.
The Peppy Pals 4-H Club, 8 members, met at Mary Ann Nelson's home January 25. Janice Frei was elected president, Linda Nagengast vice president, Vicki Steele secretary treasurer, and Mary Ann Nelson news reporter. Guests included several local residents.
A Girl Scout Court of Awards was held at the United Methodist Church of Peetz on Wednesday with a 6 pm covered dish dinner for about 100 guests. Senior Scouts Ruth Fees and Shirley Miller received two service bars. Cadette badge awards went to Joslyn and Susan Easterly, Judy Walker, Debbie Fleming, Kathy Gillham, Barbara Walker, Edith Buss. the Challenge of the Girl Scout Promise Award was earned by Joslyn Easterly, Debbie Fleming, Kathy Gillham, Judy Walker. First Class Award from Mountain Prairie Council District Chairman Mrs Dean Gillham also went to those girls. The evening theme was Ive Promises to Keep with blue and silver colors. flag ceremony by Junior and Brownie Scouts. earned badges presented to Pamela and Beverly Wood, Melody Still, LuAnn Fehringer, Cindy Fleming. songs by Cadette Troop 2. colors retired by Troop 49.
As of Feb 2 Memorial Hospital lists 47 patients and 4 babies admitted with names in Sidney Potter Dix Julesburg Lodgepole Crook Gurley and others. Births include a boy to Thomas and Culek and a girl to Calvin Corcoran both at Memorial Hospital.
The Women's Society of Christian Service hosted a senior tea on Thursday afternoon January 39 with 25 members one child and four Sidney guests. Honored guests included Mesdames Ely Liggett Emma Schmidt Jennie Smith Elizabeth Barrett Oscar Olson Re O Bond and Miss Ruby Bates. The meeting discussed the Eastern Star banquet to be served by the society. Guests received a Corsage for Missions and a carnation. Devotions were by Mrs Horace Quinn and Henry Hoffman sang two selections with autoharp accompaniment. A talk on Alaskan Mission Work was given by Mrs Mable Jorgensen of Sidney. The program closed with two accordion numbers by Miss Anita Lu Quinn. Hostesses were Mrs Albert Brandl Mrs Lloyd Bondgard Mr John Hokom and Mr Joe Larreau. The next meeting is Feb 27 with hosts Mrs Harold Hornbloom Mrs Ed Block Mrs Floyd Wise and Miss Bates.
The flying squirrel is equipped to travel great distances yet favors a home range of about four to five acres. This suggests high mobility for foraging and dispersal while maintaining a compact living area.
Sally Southard a senior at Dix High School has been announced as a University of Nebraska Regents Scholarship winner. Her parents are Mr and Mrs Gale Southard. The award covers a year’s tuition at the university based on fall SAT scores. She is among the state’s ten highest ranking girls, with papers now under review for possible Betty Crocker scholarships.
Patricia Bonkiewicz of Sidney received the Egging Company scholarship at Kearney State College for the second semester. The 132 scholarships administered by the Kearney State College Foundation support private gifts for the college and aid in matching federal funds for National Defense Student Loans. The Foundation, a nonprofit formed in 1959, handles tax deductible gifts and property donations.
Cub Scout Pack 82 met at the Youth Center on Monday January 27. Den 2 led the opening ceremony and uniform inspection followed by awards for Wolf Wyatt Lurber Ricky Ibach Michael Leach Greg Grothe Matt Miller Bear Michael Sullivan Gold Arrow Thomas Schmitt Daniel Koenig David Koenig Michael Sullivan Denner Chris Schaaf Michael Leach Daniel Kaminski assistants Ken Stroh and Dan.
A double pink and blue shower was held Sunday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Leslie Sabin with Mrs. Don Sabin as co host. Honorees were Mrs. Mick Dickes and Mrs. Douglas Moench. The stork theme and pink blue colors dominated decorations and desserts. Games with prizes honored the mothers to be. Special guest was Mrs. Jim Dickes, mother and mother in law of the honorees.
The Sunol Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. A J Fenske with Mrs John Webb co host. Mrs Robert Scott conducted the meeting before 13 members and submitted her resignation due to other commitments. Mrs Robert Lafler was elected president and Mrs Roland LaGrange vice president.
Alpha Nu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Loren Avey’s home with nine members. They made centerpieces for the Annual Scholarship dance on February 15 at 9 p.m. in the Country Club and viewed a card display. Mrs. Stan Johnson of Beta Alpha Chapter attended and discussed the spring formal and invitations. An auction organized by Mrs. Les Landmesser was won by Mrs. Charles Everitt. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Gene Torczon’s home with co-hostesses Mrs. Alan Schilz and Mrs. Gordon Fuller serving dessert.
The Blue and Gold Banquet will be held February 24 at the Youth Center starting at 6 30 pm. The closing ceremony was conducted by Den J Bill McElwain, committeeman. Names Kennersley Hedglin Stroh Heaton De vier Balfour Brannock appear in the event roster.
Linda Darlene Sherfey and Donald L. Davis, both of North Platte, wed at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the First United Methodist Church in Sidney. The ceremony featured blue carnations, white mums, and a five tier cake. Bride wore a white empire gown with chapel train. groom’s party included maid of honor Janett Sherfey and best man Galen Schneider. Afterward, guests attended a reception at the church social hall. The couple will reside in North Platte. she is employed at Crawford Electric, he at the Union Pacific Railroad.
Dues are payable now to maintain the Homemakers organizations. State dues are 35 cents and county dues are 25 cents, payable at the office before March 1. The article highlights the Pennies For Friendship program aiding Associated Country Women of the World and its international work.
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