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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1967
Page
5
Carl Hutchison Sr. will move Tuesday from Cheyenne VA Hospital to Denver VA Hospital for speech therapy after a monthlong Cheyenne stay. The change follows extended hospitalization and includes care by Denver specialists.
On Feb 15 Light Memorial Church women host a 9 30 a m Lent coffee with devotion led by Mrs Clarence Castner and a social hour committee including Mrs Gordon Fuller and Mrs D L Benisek. Dr Hunter leads a 7 30 p m Lent instructional meeting on predestination and India experiences. Feb 16 circles meet at listed homes. Feb 18 class welcomes 12 plus attendees for a second session with 18 already enrolled.
The Bunker Hill Club met Wednesday February 8 at 1:30 p.m. at Mrs. Harry Hein’s home for dessert. Eight members attended. Mrs. Carl Borcher, vice president, conducted the meeting. Mrs. Clarence Beyer was a guest. After business, members played ten point pitch. Hilbert Borcher won high score and John Engel low. Next meeting at Mrs. Paul Dalton’s home.
The notice lists events for Feb including an hospital auxiliary meeting February 14 at 2 p.m. in the conference room. A St Patrick's Altar Society smorgasbord February 16 at 5 30 p.m. with prices adults 1 25 and children 50 cents. A February 19 40th anniversary observance for Mr and Mrs Frank Deaver from 2 to 5 at a country home near Ordville. A National Assn Retired Civil Employees meeting February 15 at 2 p.m. in Odd Fellows Basement. The Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club hosts a 6 p.m. covered dish supper with meat, rolls and coffee, followed by bingo.
The Rev. and Mrs. Robert D. Whited of Cheyenne announce the engagement of their daughter Karen Whited to Jack R. Spiker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Spiker, also of Cheyenne. Miss Whited, a Grace College alumna and East High School graduate, works for Mountain States Telephone Company. Spiker, an East High School graduate, is employed by Laramie Newspapers, Inc. The couple plans a June wedding and will reside in Laramie. Spiker is grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Larsen of Sidney.
Bev Thomas, senior daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thomas, was named 1967 Sweetheart of Sidney High School during halftime of the Sidney versus Lexington basketball game Saturday. Finalists included Leslie Robinson Alma Sullivan Marsha Potterf Kathy Grant and Cathy Chaffee.
The Western Nebraska Regional Science Fair will be held Saturday April 1 at Chadron State College in the new Student Union Ballroom. Registration is 8 to 11 a.m. Senior and junior high projects in physical and biological sciences will be judged in two classes. Grand prize winner from Classes I and II receives a trip to Science Fair International. Prizes include encyclopedias, science books, and various awards from U.S. Navy, Army, NASA, and other organizations.
Eugene Kurkowski of Grant Nebraska will be featured speaker next Sunday February 19 at 2 p.m. for the Plains Historical Society meeting in the Kimball courthouse assembly room. An insurance and real estate man and Purple Heart recipient from Pearl Harbor aboard the USS West Virginia his talks cover Nebraska panhandle history. He has held offices in the American Legion including state commander in 1959 and serves on major state and national committees. The meeting is open to the public.
Candy Gipfert was honored Friday afternoon February 10 at a party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs John Gipfert for her sixth birthday anniversary. Games, birthday cake and ice cream were enjoyed by guests including Rusty Freichs Deborah Hoppes Cynthia Hull Kelly Kershaw Richard Lauer Steven Loghry Beverly Olson Danny Schnell Tamera VanNatter Jean Ward Rebecca Hinrichs Joan Hart Kathy Mike Hart Ricky Randy Stettner Jeff Olson Michele Steve Sheri Roderick Cassie Gipfert.
At 8 am Monday Memorial Hospital reported 45 patients and two babies in the nursery. Admitted include Sidney residents Mrs. Robert Roderick Mrs. Robert Wit Neal Tank George Lostroh Jana Kahl Mrs Clark Powell John D Schlesselman Mrs LeRoy Childers Mrs Merlin Beisner Mrs Roy MacAdam Thure Salsburg Mrs Geo Kavaneaugh Harold P Craig Elizabeth Cunningham Mrs Robert Zalesky. Dismissals list numerous Sidney Lodgepole Potter and Chappell patients. A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Roderick.
Pack 89 Den 2 reports a meeting at Mrs Goodwins with a flag ceremony. Mark McKay, the denner, noted Webelos start next Wednesday and Mrs Goodwin handed out treats before a closing living circle.
The Golden Hour Extension Club seeks old-fashioned garments dated 1867 to 1940 for a Nebraska Centennial fashion show. Clothes will be well cared for and loaners may contact 254-3771, 254-9568, or 254-9270.
The Sandhills Swingers host a ben efit dance at Oshkosh City Auditorium on Friday Feb 17 at 8 PM to fund auditorium renovations including a stage curtain draperies and acoustical tile. Mal Minshall of Sidney will call. The club, now 50 couples strong since September 1965, seeks broader support from other groups using the hall.
Mr and Mrs Robert Roderick announce the birth of a daughter Yvonne Kay born February 10 at 7 52 pm weighing 6 pounds 3 1 4 ounces She has a sister Kristy Renee 15 months old Grandparents Mr and Mrs Millard Ayle Longmont Cole and Mr and Mrs Frank Roderick Bayard Nebraska Great grandmother Mrs Josephine Kreps Longmont Dirk LeRoy Portenier
The Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club hosts a covered dish supper Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the club house with meat rolls and coffee provided by the committee. Members bring table service and a covered dish. After supper, bingo raises funds. February activities committee includes John Underdown, Mr and Mrs Paul Hecker, and Mr and Mrs L C Holloway. They also run the February meeting February 22 at 8 p.m. A note on flavor mentions a faint dry mustard in a cheddar cheese sauce.
Miss Kay Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs William L Lee of Potter is among seventy three students named to the Dana College first semester Dean's List in Blair Nebraska Her GPA 791 on a 900 scale met the 750 threshold for eligibility while a 3 or below would have disqualified her Lee a senior at Dana achieved the honor as the term ended late in January
The Sidney Public School meal plan lists daily offerings for February 14 through February 20 1967. Menu items include hamburger patties barbecue wieners turkey salad baked macaroni casserole hot dogs and other accompaniments with milk served daily.
DEN 3 PACK 82 met February 7 at our Den Mother's. New Scouts Bill Clark and Scott Nadeau had opening ceremony and we formed a ce for cubbing then pledged allegiance. Visitor Jimmy Stark will join as a new Scout. Marv Brannock celebrated a birthday and traveled the birthday paddle line. Discussed Blue and Gold Banquet and invitations to parents. Game Balance the Marbles won by Vance Colling and Bill Clark. Den Chief led clues and roll call on progress. Mrs. Call spoke of Scout Week and Scout Sunday. Closed with Living Circle. Mary Brannuck provided treats.
On February 7, 1967, Troop 89 started with the flag ceremony and split into three groups to discuss Star, First, and Second Class requirements. Dues for the week were collected, closing included a living circle and retiring the colors, with many Scouts wearing the Boy Scout uniform in honor of the Boy Scout Week.
A donor list details items such as a Louise Helms Blickensderfer typewriter from 1890, a Mrs Roy MacAdam bed tick, hall table handiwork and lace panels, a Belgian print framed by A R LeSueur in Sidney, and family heirlooms including Revolutionary War era relics. Items cover furniture, kitchenware, pins, shells, a rocking chair, a rock collection for a boy’s room, and an 1890 kitchen range among others.
For families fond of sage the herb used in stuffing can be added to the pastry for chicken or turkey pies. A small amount enhances the crust’s aroma and depth, pairing well with poultry fillings.
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