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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1971
Page
8
A long list of local meetings and events runs February 20 to March 7. Activities include dance socials, bridge games, club meetings, pancake supper, antique car dinner, silent auction, bridal shower, and a Nebraska picnic in Mesa. Multiple organizations: Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions, Toastmasters, CAP, 4-H groups, and church parishes.
Mr and Mrs Keith Simpson were the high bridge pair at the Friday Duplicate Bridge Club session in Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall. Mrs JR Gilliland with Mrs Jim Kealing placed second and Mr and Mrs CR Kinnison of Ovid took third. The club plans another session tonight at 7 30 p m.
The Nebraska Picnic in Arizona will be March 7 at the Rendezvous Hall in Mesa. Winter visitors and former Nebraskans are invited. Registration starts at 10 30 am. Attendees should bring a basket lunch. Coffee and pop provided. Door prizes and entertainment planned.
Michele Lea Ribera born Monday February 15 at 10 37 a m weighing six pounds ten ounces to Mr and Mrs Edward Ribera of 1616 12th Ave Grandparents include Mrs Charles Bowker Eckley Colorado Simon Ribera Reno Nevada and Mrs Helen Fabian Denver Great grandparent Mrs Dora Rose Tina Missouri Julie Lynn Belden daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Belden Gurley born Tuesday February 16 at 12 57 p m in Memorial Hospital Craig Alan Fisher born January 31 in Belleville Hospital weigh eight pounds seven and a half ounces to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fisher Belleville Kansas His brother is Kirk three years old Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Kenneth Morgan Gurley and Mr and Mrs Walter Fischer Republic Kansas Great grandparents include Mrs Lillie Osborn Sidney and Mr and Mrs Mallory Morgan Longmont Colorado and Mrs Elsie Noble Republic
The Sidney Silver Serenaders will stage a heart benefit program Monday at 2 p.m. in the Center with public admission. Pie and coffee will be served from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for 25 cents. Proceeds support the Heart Fund.
Canasta at 2 pm on Saturday February 20. Center closed Sunday February 21. Band program Monday February 22 at 2 pm open to public. Pitch and pinochle Tuesday February 23 at 2 pm with prizes. Birthday party noted.
As of this morning Memorial Hospital lists 44 patients and four newborns. Admissions include Sidney residents Mrs Robert Buxbaum Mrs Clarence Rood and Mrs John Whittle, Sunol Ted Mashek, Chappell Bradley Farrell, Lodgepole Mrs Kenneth Tilghman Peetz and Mrs John Wehrman of Peetz Colorado. Dismissals include Sidney residents Mrs Edward Hashagen Mrs Robert Zalesky Kimberly Groshans Dorothy Abbott Mrs Dennis Thompson and daughter Ray Neitz Arlene Nienhaeser and Mrs Fred Burns. Births report a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Wehrman of Peetz born Wednesday.
Gertrude Wood Dunn, 92, a pioneer Western Nebraska schoolteacher, died Tuesday in a Bridgeport nursing home. Born January 28, 1897 in Buda Illinois, she homesteaded near Huntsman, later moved to Sidney, taught across Cheyenne County, and lived in Bridgeport since 1924. She was active in All Souls Catholic Church and Royal Neighbors of America. Survived by three sons, three daughters, a brother, 15 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren. husband and several relatives preceded her in death. Funeral services were held for two other local residents, William Ivor Ells 72 and Alfred R Fenster 75, with interments in Greenwood and Chappell Cemeteries.
Three youths charged in the break-in at Mrs Rita Golden’s home on Cedar Street appeared before Cheyenne County Judge Sydney Finch. Randall Hrbek Merlin Beisner Jr and Chris Beisner entered guilty pleas as juvenile offenders with a decision postponed until Feb 23 pending further investigation. The break-in was discovered January 17.
A death notice notes the survivor family: wife Alpha. two sons Dale of Chappell and Charles of Gering. two brothers Herbert of Omaha and Gerald of Broken Bow. one sister Mrs. Alvin Gausman of Ravenna. and four grandchildren.
Mrs CB Dorwart of Sidney urges Nebraska to create a meditation room in the capitol after noting Washington’s room. She cites Sen Charles Percy of Illinois as a man who thinks before acting in such a room and challenges Nebraska lawmakers to lead the effort.
Ten men and ten women advance as finalists for Chadron State College Winter Ball King and Queen. The royalty will be crowned at a Campus Center dance Saturday night with queen candidates including Doris Dailey of Lodgepole and other delegates from Chadron and nearby towns.
A lump sum settlement petition by Douglas M. Boyd and Continental Insurance seeks 1996.48 for injuries from a January 13 1970 commissioner meeting chair collapse. Dallas McDuffee sues Albert C. Anderson for 1500 on a promissory note. Lillie L Larson sues Leland L Devnes over a cabinet project fire caused by inflammable cement and lighting lapses, claiming 1359.11 in damages.
Leafgreen and Scottbluff residents linked with Kaau Macalannoa American Samoa Bill Mann Harrison Dave Shrader Neligh Tom White Oelrichs Tom Willerd Oakland and Charlie Wood Chadron appear as a connected group of individuals tied to regional affairs across Nebraska and nearby areas.
Joseph Kalz of Scottsbluff former foreign language assistant professor at Hiram Scott College has been named area representative for the International Exchange School He is a University of Paris and UCLA graduate and is completing a doctoral thesis at the University of Colorado. Those seeking more information may write to Katz P O Box 517 Scottsbluff 69361.
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