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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1960

Page

5

Strange Inhabitants Noticed In Central School Classrooms

First grade rooms in Central School host an allosaurus bron tosaurus and stegosaurus display built by 20 pupils under Mrs Kriegsmann. Penguins crafted by 19 pupils under Mrs Helfrich are being completed with paper sacks and cotton batting for a life like effect. The project began from student pictures and evolves into a science and social studies display to be shown at the Spring Science Fair.

George ‘Kriegsmann Siroom Gerald Hellfrich Crooms Gerald Helfrich Central School Pamela Meisner Jimmy Stewart Connie Hick

Lincoln Speaker Is Slated For R Y Midwinter Meeting

Dr F E Eldridge associate director of resident instruction at the University of Nebraska agricultural campus will speak at the Rural Youth Mid Winter Institute at Lexington with Rev James Chrabb Grand Island banquet speaker. Nebraska Rural Youth leaders from county clubs attend with workshops tours panels and elections. The program supports leadership training for youths 16 to 30 and outlines projects including an International Farm Youth Exchange delegate and a proposed 4 H Camp near the Nebraska National Forest at Halsey.

F. E. Eldridge University of Nebraska Lexington Wisiddresétig James Chrabb First Trinity Methodist Church Grand Island Lotticers Cinthie Mess Beary Mece Mary ‘Jo Schaidegg Clara Childers Y Kurz Cynthia Morris Deaty Aliea Chatters Stebhean Keen —Paz Nebraska Rural Youth Larry Ackles Ted Elbracht Marilyn (Bierman Alice Youngs International Farm Youth Exchange Anit Nebraska National Forest Halsey

Public Square Dance Run Set for February 12

Public square dance scheduled for February 12 with guest caller Jack Jackson Colmyous Chis. Admission two dollars per couple includes free coffee. Event held in city author and features Bake and Beaux Equote.

City Autor Jack Jackson Colmyous Chis

Dating Session Sorority Planning Nominating Committee

The Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met at Mrs. Dave McReynolds home with co-host Mrs. Wayne Schneider. Eight members attended as Mrs. Henry Meysenburg led the business session and a nominating committee was named for upcoming events and a 26 scholarship dance to be held at Ft. Sidney Institute.

Beta Sigma Phi Dave ‘McReynolds Wayne Schneider Henry Meysenburg Sidney Arveri Reynolds Rex Wolvifl Atte Atidns

Busts this Week at Grand Junction Colorado

Mr and Mrs Caitiegier as Busts this Week, net cee end his family, Mr and Mrs Fréd ey and sons, at Grand Junction Colorado.

Dirk Ed Saal And Caitiegier Ant Frédey

Engagement Announcement for Sharon Rose Brown and John P. Lawler

Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Brown Sr announce the engagement of their daughter Sharon Rose Brown to John P. Lawler, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Lawier of Teaneck New Jersey. The bride elect, a graduate of St Anthony's School of Nursing and Loretto Heights College in Denver, works for the Jefferson County Health Department in Robertsdale. The groom elect, a Fordham University graduate, is employed at A E Heinsohn Printing Machinery Supply in Denver. A May wedding is planned.

Ser‘ Fisince Fordham University A. E. Heinsohn ‘Printing Ithery “Aint Supply” Company Denver

Circles Host Missionary Ladies Meeting At Church

The Ladies Missionary Circle held a meeting at First Baptist Church with Mrs Weimer in charge. Members prepared refreshments and decorations for a special observance at Memorial Hospital, inviting attendees to participate in the Valentine home event and related activities.

Fesrch Sientne Rhginss Val “Challwill Slater Memorial Hospital Valentine Home

Kristin Cave Wins First In Legion Oratorical Contest

Kristin Cave won first place in the American Legion Oratorical contest at Sidney High School with the speech Our Constitution Will It Work For Today. Connie Minshall took second. finalists included Jan Laux Sharon Crouse Mike Baxter and Larry Mahiman. Winners receive 25 and 15 dollar bonds at the Legion meeting Feb 23.

Kristin Cave Connie Minshall American ‘Legion Sidney High School Jan Laux Sharon Crouse Mike Baxter Larry Mahiman Legion Meeting Miss Cave

Conference Set Sunday At Bridgeport

The Platte Valley District Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints holds a quarterly conference at the Bridgeport LDS Chapel on Sunday February 7. The general session starts at 10 a.m. with President and Mrs. Ive Remmey and President and Mrs. H Butterfield of the Western States Mission at Denver attending. Representatives from Colorado will be present and open to attending members and interested individuals.

Platte Valley Church of Jésus Christ of Latter Day Saints Bridgeport L.D.S David Ive Remmey Thomas H. Butterfield Wastern States Denver Eee Saaaces Colorado Fes Will Inedd Dent

Valentine Theme Party Honors Bricker for Third Birthday

Reelysa Mae Bricker daughter of Mr and Mrs James Bricker was honored at a party in her home celebrating her third birthday. Themed Valentine decorations featured a red covered serving table and a heart shaped white cake. Eight guests attended Karen Mather Susan Mattoon Nan Vizina Brad Vizina David Ogden Steven Boothe Scott Boothe and Randy Jobman attended the event.

Mherschy Mnss Reelysa Mae ‘Bricker F.cand James. Bricker iWelaéa Karen Mather Susan _Mattoon Nan Brad Vizina David Ogden Steven Scott Boothe Randy Jobman

Band Auxiliary Seeks Funds for New Instrument

Sidney High Band Auxiliary will hold a 7:45 p.m. meeting at the junior high cafeteria to plan fund-raising for a contra-bass clarinet. Bake sale proceeds were insufficient. the instrument will be given to the Senior High Band once funds are raised. A dinner for the state PTA convention in April 2021 will be organized, followed by a coffee hour.

Sidney High Band P.T.A

Hafer Couple to Celebrate 50th Anniversary in Doniphan

Clyde and wife of Doniphan Nebraska will mark their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Doniphan Methodist Church from 2 to 5 p.m. followed by a family dinner at 7 p.m. at the church. Attending guests include Ross and Linda Robinson Orval and Lila Chaney and Mark Hafer from Sidney Arch Hafer Millard Queen and Don Hafer from Lodgepole Charlie Hafer from Chappell and Faye Lehmkuhl from Colorado Springs.

Clyde Hafer Doniphan Neb Methodist Church Ross Robinson Orval Chaney Mark Hafer Sidney Arch Hafer Millard Queen Don Haffer Lodgepole Charlie Hafer Chappell Faye Lehmkuhl Colorado Springs

Former SOD Teacher Earns College Degree at SJSU

Lucille Bodeman Warner, former Sioux Ordnance Depot School teacher, will join 499 San Jose State College graduates on January 29 in San Jose, California. She earned a Bachelor’s in teaching with credentials in special education and plans to teach mentally retarded students. she currently works as a Richmond city third grade instructor. Her daughter Victoria Bodeman graduates high school in June.

Lucille Bodeman Warner Sioux Ordnance Depot School San Jose State College San Jose Calif Richmond Victoria Bodeman

Lutheran Ladies Aid Holds Brief Meeting

Fourteen members of St. Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid met Thursday afternoon at the Fellowship Hall with vice president Mrs. Paul Aude presiding. Hostesses were Mrs. Vern Sharman and Mrs. Robert Fischer. The next meeting will be March 3.

St. Paul's Lutheran Ladies Aid Fellowship Hall Paul Aude Vern Sharman Robert Fischer

Sub Debs Plan Two Dances For February Events

Sub Deb Club met at Barb Hyde to plan two dances. A sock hop will be held Saturday February 6 after the Ger Sidney basketball game at the high school with admission 25 cents. The Sweetheart dance is set for February 14 at the Sidney Country Club as a semi formal event.

Sub Deb Club Barb Hyde Ger- Sidney Sidney Country Club

Community events and meetings schedule for February

A crowded list of local group meetings and activities from February 5 to 15. Rummage sale funds Nebraska Crippled Children's Fund. church leagues, civic clubs, and youth groups meet at various venues in Cheyenne and Sidney with details on times and locations.

Heath serves on USS Cassin Young at Newport

Kenneth O. Heath machinist's mate third class USN son of Mr and Mrs Harry E Heath Route 1 Sidney is serving aboard the destroyer USS Cassin Young operating out of Newport Rhode Island

Newport Kenneth O. Heath USN Harry E. Heath Route 1 Sidney Cassin Young R. I

Russia Issues Early 10th Century Platinum Coins

A historical note reports that Russia minted pure platinum coins in the early 900s. The claim cites rare metal usage and suggests the coins marked a notable medieval monetary effort, though details on minting scale or exact dates remain unclear.

Russia

Heart Fund Receives Memorial Gifts for Dr Ketchum

Virginia Allen of Sidney reports memorial gifts honoring Dr Phil Ketchum of Peetz Colorado to the Nebraska Heart Association. Gifts support research at Omaha medical schools and education, with emphasis on controlling high blood pressure and arterial disease linked to heart attacks strokes and rheumatic fever.

Virginia Allen Sidney Cheyenne County Phil Ketchum Peetz Colorado Ketchum Nebraska Heart Association Heart Association Omaha Association Nebraska Cheyenne Heart Memorial Heart

W M B Club Holds Luncheon At Mrs Brockelsbys Home

Ten members of the W M B Club met Tuesday for a covered dish luncheon at Mrs. Ed Brockelsbys home. Mrs Floyd Miller led the business meeting and a discussion of the lives of Lincoln and Washington followed. Next meeting hostess is Mrs Floyd Miller.

W.M.B. Club Ed Brocklesby Floyd Miller Lincoln Washington

AAUW Sets Rummage Sale Date

Sixteen members of the American Association of University Women and two guests attended a Wednesday meeting at Mrs. James Edwards home. Plans were made for a rummage sale February 19 and 20 in the city auditorium basement to benefit the national headquarters building fund in Washington DC.

American Association of University Women Edythe McCubbin John Soukeras James Edwards Carl Nelson Roger Plantz C. F. Parks Joel Babcock John Elwell Jr City Auditorium leBaron Goodwin National Headquarters Building Fund Washington, D. C

Basketball and school events schedule for Thursday

The timetable lists 6:15 p.m. basketball for varsity and reserves at Broken Bow and Scottsbluff, 1:00 p.m. elementary parent teacher conferences, a 10:30 a.m. National Junior Honor Society meeting, 11:15 a.m. junior high pep rally, 11:05 pep club band excusal, and 3:30 p.m. Sidney Junior High basketball at Sterling with National Honor Society tapping on Thursday Feb 11.

Scottsbluff Sidney Junior High Sterling

Fremont Man Heads Bedrock Oil Board

R. V Graff of Fremont was elected chairman of the Bedrock Oil and Gas Company board of directors at the annual stockholders meeting in Columbus. Dale E. Watkins and Lawrence A. Moser were re-elected president and secretary treasurer. New directors include John Turher Columbus Dr Floyd Sneller Hastings Howard Bender Cornlea and Thomas Starr Mullen. The company founded in 1954 operates six producing wells in western Nebraska.

R. V Graff Fremont Bedrock Oil and Gas Company Columbus Dale E. Watkins Lawrence A. Moser John Turher Floyd Sneller Hastings Howard Bender Cornlea Thomas Starr Mullen Nebraska

Eight grade to sponsor junior high party in gym

All junior high party planned in the gym with a 4x6 motion picture screen. Notify Verga Winn. Tickets for the February 27 March of Dimes dance at the National Guard Armory after the basketball game are on sale at $1. Sidney High candidates for King and Queen are Gordon Printz and Silke Herman. Tickets from Paul Shea man, Gordon Printz, Silke Herman, Jerome Riewe or Agnes Aurich. Check the office for lost articles. Down slips will go out at week three end.

Verga Winn National Guard Armory Sidney High Gordon Printz Silke Herman Paul Sheaman Jerome Riewe Agnes Aurich

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