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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1965
Page
5
Residents and visitors share travel and event news across Nebraska and nearby states. The column lists trips to Minneapolis and Denver, attendance at legislative and university events, a weather impacted capping ceremony postponement, obituaries, job changes, and a fatal car crash in Iowa affecting local families.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sergent of Lodgepole announce the engagement of their daughter Sheryl Sue to Gary Lindley son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Lindley also of Lodgepole Both couples reside in Lodgepole and the pair are sophomores at Nebraska Wesleyan University A June 6 wedding is planned at Lodgepole Methodist Church
Three Sidney men graduate basic training at the Naval Training Center San Diego Calif Seaman Recruit Gary D Brue Son of Dale Brue of 1420 Pine Seaman Recruit Theodore L Koehn Son of Paul Koehn of 1209 Quince St and Armed Forces William I Koenecke son of Mr and Mrs W L Koenecke 1505 Linden are among recruits completing the nine week program The training covers naval history organization shipboard duties and discipline and leads to assignments in Navy rating specialties
Mr and Mrs R N Franzen celebrated their 35th anniversary with an open house last Sunday attended by over 100 guests. The event ran from two to four pm at their home with hostesses Mrs Ron Sick Mrs Ray Franzen and Mrs Roger Franzen and Mrs Norman Stevens in charge of the guest book.
Troop 195 met after school February 2 at the Presbyterian Educational Building for dues and treats brought by Darlene Runge. Mrs. Elmer Ladine gave a guided tour of the Historical Museum. February 8 attendance was twenty two girls and two leaders with Sharon Willis distributing treats and Connie Hickman reporting.
Readers are invited to share neighborhood updates such as new moves, birthdays, and social gatherings. Call the Telegraph social desk at 254-2429 or send a card to inform the community about visitors, trips, or family events.
Mrs Robert L McRea and family plan to move March first to settle on a Mitchell Nebraska farm. A dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs Lawrence Brachtenbach featured Valentine decor and six bridge tables. Prize winners included Mrs D R Sedgwick high and Mrs McRea second high. A goodbye gift was given to the honoree.
Mr and Mrs Al Peters and sons Kim and Val hosted a birthday party Friday evening Feb 12 for Vicki Peters turning 16. The event was a complete surprise with a Valentine theme and a 6 30 dinner. Guests included Kerry Stephanie Watts Nancy Hiett Judy Weimer Jeanne and Jerry Mathewson Martha Nelson and Sandra Brandl. After dinner games followed for an informal gay evening.
The Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club held a Valentine Square Dance at the 4-H building with 22 dancers present. Guests included Harold Lessman and family, Chuck McClur, and Marion Hall. A Channel 5 TV segment on February 17 invited Gering Scottsbluff partners to dance. McClur was king, Hall queen, with prizes for Evelyn Jarvis and Harold Lessman. Next dance February 27 at the National Guard Armory.
A recipe idea proposes arranging orange slices and cucumber rounds alternately with salad greens. Pair the mix with a light dressing and serve alongside roast beef or veal for a refreshing accompaniment.
The North Ward PTA will host a panel discussion at 7 30 in the school gymnasium during its Wednesday meeting. Panelists include Dr C J Cornelius Richard Black from the Sidney Schools guidance department the Rev James Greene Grace Baptist Church pastor Mrs Jack R Knicely Nebraska Youth Council member and Mrs Jean Beyer from the Cheyenne County Welfare Office.
Sale of the Maroon Inn at 839 12th Avenue was announced over the weekend. Florien Evenson became owner after purchasing from Orval and Mrs Schmitt. Evenson, a long time Sidney restaurant operator since 1955, plans to rename the cafe Florien’s.
The Bunker Hill Extension Club met Wednesday at 1 30 PM for a dessert luncheon at Mrs. Henrietta Borcher s home with seven members present. They played pitch after a Valentine exchange. high score went to Mrs. John Engel and low to Mrs. Hilbert Borcher. Mrs. Carl Borcher will host next meeting and roll call prompt is What electrical appliance I can not do without.
Midland College announces the first semester 1964 65 dean's honor list led by eleven students with perfect A averages. Jerry Flora of Dalton son of Mr and Mrs Dale Flora is among those earning all A's. Chadron State College reports seventeen teachers registered for the first in service student teaching group led by Dr Robert S Ellwood. Ina Copley of Lorenzo is among those enrolled in the new program allowing teachers pursuing degrees to meet state student teaching requirements while teaching.
A sequence of community group notices lists events from February 15 to 21. Toastmasters, Rotary, Kiwanis, and Odd Fellows meet at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel and 100F Hall, CES Kensington hosts a dessert luncheon, VFW Auxiliary gathers at the VFW home, Rebekah Lodge meets at 100F Hall, Central School PTA hosts a Mother Daughter Tea, and the Trail Blazers Antique Auto Club holds a 1:30 covered dish dinner at Gurley Fire Hall with meat provided.
Rita Rosales 63 of Ogallala died Sunday at Ogallala Community Hospital born September 16 1901 in Lockhart Texas to Manuela Gonzales and Jose S. Gonzales. She married Steven Rosales at 19 and is survived by four daughters two sons a sister two brothers and 24 grandchildren. Funeral services follow a Rosary tonight at Brackett Mortuary and Mass Tuesday at St Luke's Catholic Church with burial in Ogallala Cemetery.
The Memorial Hospital census shows 55 patients and three babies in the nursery as of Monday. Admissions include Sidney and Lodgepole residents among others, and a birth is reported for Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gilstrap.
Mr and Mrs Larry Peetz announce the birth of a son Duane Robert born February 11 at 2 49 p.m. weighing 7 pounds 0 ounces Grandparents Burgett Peetz Sidney Cleon Plum North Platte great grandparents Frank Morey Earl Plum Sidney
Darcy KruSe opened the meeting and a party was held with treats provided by the troop committee. Mrs Willis and Mrs Christy assisted with the party. The troop plans to bring valentines home for Mother and Dad today. Sharon Dilley reporter.
Lynda Misegadis was chosen queen of Sunol High School’s Sweetheart Dance with Bob Hodges named king. Attendants Cindy Oliverius and Rick Booth joined the royal court as school activities highlight. The 1965 queen and king hold student leadership roles and participate in sports and clubs.
Mrs. Milton Nissen greeted two new families on Feb 13. William and Mrs. William Clark live at 1442 Linden in an apartment. Mrs. Clark will teach in the Sidney Public Schools while Mr. Clark works at the Sidney Telegraph. Jesse and Mrs. Jesse Howlett moved from Sterling, Colorado to 1322 2nd Ave. They work in the oil fields and reside in an Sidney apartment.
Chadron State College will host the Nebraska Department of Education Driver Education Conference on Thursday February 18. Dr Amos E Neyhart will be the main speaker with Floyd Alexander Nebraska Driver Education Administrator. Neyhart heads the Institute of Public Safety at Penn State and is regarded as the father of Driver Education. The public meeting starts at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall Little Theater.
School lunch plan lists daily meals from Monday February 15 to Monday February 22 with items such as baked wieners, chili, creamed turkey, mac and cheese, tuna sandwiches, beef goulash, and sides including corn, jello, potatoes, and desserts plus half pint milk. note subject to change.
Troop 27 met at Central School on Feb 11 with 13 members and one new member Danette Schock. They baked valentine cookies and closed with the tunnel. Gail Lynn Johnson, reporter.
Miss Sherry Merritt daughter of Mr and Mrs Perry Merritt of Nebraska City married James L Rosenthal of Omaha son of Mr and Mrs Henry Rosenthal of Sidney. The four o clock ceremony was at First Methodist Church officiated by Rev Carroll Prouty and uncle Rev Ward Merritt. The bride formerly worked for D E McCulley in Omaha. The groom, a Potter High School 1962 graduate, attended Omaha University and works for Burlington Railroad. They reside in Omaha.
The Sidney Telegraph announces a policy to publish complete wedding news of local youths promptly. It asks a designated wedding party member to send details quickly after ceremonies, with longer delays yielding shorter reports.
The Elks list events from February 15 to February 28 including meetings initiation dinners stag nights and social evenings. Activities cover Does and Elks events with bingo pot luck dinner fish fry Monte Carlo smorgasbord and mixed doubles bowling on select dates.
Advertisement notes printing needs and directs customers to The Telegraph Printing Co located at 83 Bilth Ave for services. The prompt wording emphasizes local business presence and contact point.
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