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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1976

Page

3

Burrs to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary at Peetz Lions Hall

Mr and Mrs N W Burr of Peetz will be honored at a no gift open house reception on Saturday from 2 to 4 pm at the Peetz Lions Hall. They were married Feb 23, 1916 in Sidney and have lived in Wyoming, Sidney, Gurley, Dalton, Broadwater, and Peetz. Their seven children, 18 grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren will join in the celebration planned by their children Delmar Nelson, Robert Meyerhoff, Ivan Burr, Lela Eurich, Maxine Hurst, and Lyle Burr.

N W Burr Peetz Cole Peetz Lions Hall Mamie Reinmuth Nick Burr Sidney Wyoming Sidney, Gurley Dalton Broadwater Peetz, Colo Everett Lela Eurich Lincoln Eileen Meyerhoff Maxine Hurst Seattle Wash Alma Nelson Ivan Lyle North Hugo Minn Delmar Nelsons Robert Meyerhoffs Ivan Burrs Lyle Burrs

Equality Day plans outlined for Omaha celebration

Plans for Women’s Equality Day Aug 28 and 29 in Omaha include workshops panels films lectures and presentations. The two day session is sponsored by Nebraska women’s organizations including the Nebraska Commission on the Status of Women.

Omaha Nebraska Nebraska Commission On the Status of Women National Organization For Women The Grey Panthers Nebraska Federal Women's Council Mayor's Commission On the Status of Women Uno

Sunol School March of Dimes Benefit Planned

The Sunol community and Sunol School schedule a March of Dimes benefit event for Saturday evening at Sunol School from 5 to 8 pm with eighth grade mothers organizing. Ruby Ramirez will prepare Mexican food and homemade vegetable beef soup, plus a pantry auction and games for all ages.

Sunol Ruby Ramirez

McMillen Elected Wrangler Secretary

The Sidney Wrangler's 4-H Club met at the 4-H building with President Alys Lafler in charge. Tim McMillen won the secretary post amid nominations from Beth Glassburn and Teri Kallhoff and new members Shelly Vach and Deanna Tallmage were announced.

Sidney Wrangler Alys Lafler Pam Kallhoff Tim McMillen Beth Glassburn Teri Kallhoff Andersen Shelly Vach Deanna Tallmage

Lions Valentine Night Banquet At Sidney Country Club

About fifty Lions, Lionesses, and guests attended the Sidney Lions club Valentine Ladies Night Banquet at the Sidney Country Club. Corsages and table decorations marked the holiday as a sing along and a Bicentennial slide program highlighted ideas from Nebraska communities.

Sidney Lions Club Sidney Country Club Nebraska

Lonnie Devier Named Dalton High Family Leader of Tomorrow

Lonnie J Devier, senior at Dalton High School for 1975 76, named Family Leader of Tomorrow by General Mills program. He won after competing with seniors in a written knowledge and attitude exam and will receive a certificate and qualify for state and national honors. He is son of Ronald Devier of rural Dalton and serves as Student Council President and St Marys Church active member.

Lonnie J Devier Dalton High School Betty Crocker General Mills Lonnie Ronald Devier Dalton St Mary's Catholic Church

Oyster Supper Draws Sidney Lodge Members and Guests

Members and families of the Sidney 100 F and Rebekah Lodges attended the annual oyster supper at the OOF hall Saturday. Food was prepared and served by Mrs Oren Cox, Mrs Jim Lindsey, Mrs Ernest Augenstein, Mrs George Burr, and Mrs Keith Simpson.

Sidney 1Oof and Rebekah Lodges Oof Oren Cox Jim Lindsey Ernest Augenstein George Burr Keith Simpson

Methodists schedule special service in Sterling church

Mr and Mrs Vance Austin return from overseas work with ILO UN and State Department to share experiences at a special service Thursday at 7:20 pm at First United Methodist Church. They lived in Korea Colombia the West Indies Indonesia and travelled in many regions. The program highlights their missions and travels for the public.

Vance Austin First United Methodist Church Dorothy Sterling, Colo Indonesia ILO United Nations Korea Colombia West Indies Central South America Africa Japan India Thailand Malaysia Hong Kong Sri Lanka Europe US State Department Church World Service Dorothy Austin

Junior Leaders Plan Ski Trip and Lodging Decision

The group met Monday at the 4H building to finalize skiing and lodging plans. Members planning to bring a friend must submit names at the next meeting. Guest speaker Mrs Linda Deaver presented a film and discussion on the abortion issue.

Linda Deaver

Carrie Margart Martin Engaged to Robert E Terrell

Miss Martin announces engagement of her daughter Carrie Margart Martin of Sidney to Robert E Terrell of Angora. Carrie, a 1974 Sidney High School graduate, attends Chadron State College. Robert, a Bridgeport High School graduate, also attends Chadron State College. A May 22 wedding is planned.

Lynn Martin, Jr Sidney Carrie Margart Robert E Terrell Robert Terrell Angora Sidney High School Chadron State College Bridgeport High School

Seventeen Club meets at Jenny Simmerman home

The Seventeen Club met Wednesday evening at Jenny Simmerman. Jane Matzke suggested a traveling supper for the last March meeting. Bob Lohrberg, Sidney Public Schools athletic director, spoke on girls athletics and the Title IX program. Next meeting set for February 25 at Becky Hawks home with 7 pm start.

Seventeen Jenny Simmerman Jane Matzke Bob Lohrberg Sidney Public Schools Becky Hawks

Iota Chapter Plans Valentine Benefit Dance for Misti Selzer

Xi Iota Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Peggy Langley’s home to arrange a Valentine Benefit Dance on March 6 at the Youth Center. Proceeds will aid the Misti Selzer fund with admission set at three dollars per couple and tickets sold at the door or in advance by Heads and Threads and the Bottom Drawer sorority shops.

Tuesday To Friday Lunch Menu Plan By Week

Tuesday baked meat loaf mashed potatoes with brown gravy purple plum halves hot rolls with butter milk Wednesday Spanish rice with ground beef sliced pickled beets peach cobbler bread and butter sandwiches milk Thursday Chicken chow mein on chow mein noodles combination salad jello with creme whip whole wheat rolls with butter milk Friday Tuna salad sandwiches double beef vegetable soup with crackers chocolate cake with White icing milk Monday Sloppy joes on buns french fries Sr High buttered corn Elem cake with cherry topping milk

Remembering the Good Old Days in Family Gatherings

A reflective reminiscence on neighbors and families sharing old memories around the home. The piece recalls conversations about life before modern tech, childhood escapades, parental reactions, and the joy and pain tied to past days as generations swap stories and laughter.

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Founders Day Honors Charter Members of Does 94

Honor charter members at regular meeting with 40 members present for 6 30 pm Elks Club dinner. 18 guests from Sterling Cole Drove plus two from North Platte Drove attended. Red and white Valentine decor featured centerpieces by the entertainment committee. Centerpieces given to guests as the evening closed. Meeting began 8 pm with Madeline Musil presiding. Brief history of Does 50 years in Omaha on Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Drove 94 formed 23 years ago. Birthday cake for the Does with candles lit by Terry Spiker. Special recognition for Emma Engel Catherine Ruttner Berenice Hunt Mabel Portz. Gift presented to Peggy Craig on her move to Lincoln. Thanks given to those who helped Cheyenne County Government Day luncheon and Founders Day dinner arrangements. Social hour followed. Joy Glassburn Charlotte Kenton in charge. Entertainment by Ladies Chapter of Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce Sherri Robinson Pat Dorwart Bev Stecker Mary Meick Sally McGee. Future Feb 23 meeting to be hosted by Mrs Berenice Hunt Mrs Donna George Mrs Bonita Bond Mrs Helen Booth.

BPO Does Elks Club Sterling, Cole North Platte Madeline Musil Musil Does Omaha Abraham Lincoln Terry Spiker Emma Engel Catherine Ruttner Berenice Hunt Mabel Portz Peggy Craig Lincoln Cheyenne County Joy Glassburn Charlotte Kenton

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Burrs MR. and Mrs N.W. Burr Joan Crookshank Memorial Hospital Awaliary McMillen Wrangler Jeff Maddox Marty McMillen FP Curtiss E. Hoover Vince Maliszewski Paul Martin Glenn Spearow Lions International Kenneth Pittam James Peterson Devier Tomorrow Mrs. Austin Austin Methodists KCS 10Th Osage Miss Martin Martin Terrell Sidney Meiu Mabel A. Portz Cheyenne County Assessor Geraldine Walker BPO Cialer
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