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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1956

Page

9

Midland College A Cappella choir to tour 1954

Bonnie Bartels, soprano in Midland College A Cappella, will join the 28th annual tour March 14 25. The three state 2500 mile itinerary includes 11 concerts in Kansas Nebraska and Texas under Prof James S Vail. Bartels, a 1954 Gurley High School graduate, majors in history and education and plans to teach.

Bonnie Bartels George Bartels Midland College Kansas Nebaska Texas James S. Vail Midland Gurley High School

Circle One Meeting of WSCS Held

Mrs. Allen Overman hosted Thursday for Methodist WSCS Circle One with guest Mrs. Art Draper. Devotions and the lesson on women and labor problems were led by Mrs. Clarence Pfeiffer. a discussion followed. Members agreed to collect old frames and lenses for glasses and to send Easter decorations and candies to the Mother Jewel's dome.

Allen Overman Methodist WSCS Art Draper Clarence Pfeiffer Mother Jewel

Andy Rapp Honored At Surprise Parties

Andy Rapp was the guest of honor at a Saturday surprise party hosted by Mrs. Rapp with oyster supper guests including Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fredrickson and other couples. A Sunday gathering hosted by Mrs. Rapp drew their children and families for a 5 o'clock supper with Wayne Rapp Emerald Rapp and Earl Howerter families present.

Andy Rapp Rapp Bill Fredrickson D. B. Phelps Carl Davis Wayne Rapp and Emerald Rapp Earl Howerter

Mrs. Ruby Furer Weds Denton J. Paul in California

Announcement of the marriage on February 9 in Santa Ana California between Mrs Ruby Pearl Furer formerly of Sidney and Denton J. Paul. They reside at 11412 East Acacia Garden Grove California. Mrs Paul ran a Sidney beauty shop and Paul, a retired Reclamation Service employee, now with Douglas Aircraft.

Ruby Pearl Furer Sidney Denton J. Paul Unity Church of Truth Santa Ana Calif Paul East Acacia Garden Grove Denver Reclamation Service Douglas Aircraft Hemingford Neb

Dalton Student Bill Marrin to Represent at Boy's State

Bill Marrin son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Marrin of Dalton is chosen by the school faculty and the American Legion Post to represent Dalton at the annual Boy s State activities in Lincoln. He is junior class president at Dalton High School and participates in varsity football and basketball. He was named best actor in the local one act play contest and previously served as class treasurer in his sophomore year.

Bill Marrin Lawrence Marrin Dalton Lincoln American Legion Post Marrin Dalton High School

St Martha's Guild Meets With Talk on Social Relations

Mrs. Robert Clark gave a program on Social Relations at the St. Martha's Episcopal Guild meeting in the Parish Hall. Mrs. Hull A. Cook presided. Hostesses were Mrs. Charles Innes Sr. and Mrs. Gerald Snow.

St. Martha's Guild Robert Clark St. Martha’s Episcopal Guild Hull A. Cook Episcopal Parish Hall Charles Innes, Sr Gerald Snow

Luck Homemakers 4H Meet Noted By Local Reporter

The Luck Homemakers 4 H club met at Cheryl Johnson home February 22 at 7 30 p m Cheryl Johnson gave a biscuit demonstration We made our Mother's Day gifts Next meeting set for Virginia Foland home March 7 at 7 30 p m Mrs Johnson and Cheryl served a delicious lunch Ardis Groppe reporter

Luck Homemakers 4-H Club Cheryl Johnson Virgina Foland Mar

Clare Boothe Luce Panel Topic At St Patrick Center

A panel discussion on Clare Boothe Luce will follow Lenten devotions tonight at St Patrick's Youth Center. Sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of America as a Share the Faith project, the panel includes Mrs Harold Tremain as chairman and members Mrs Neil Bailly Mrs Warren Ellison and Marjorie Barlow with Rev Fr Albert Albel as moderator.

Clare Boothe Luce St. Patrick’s Youth Center Catholic Daughters of America Harold Tremain Neil Bailly Warren Ellison Marjorie Barlow Albert Albel

25 Squares Attend Wednesday Dance

A public square dance sponsored Wednesday night by the Sinclair Oil Company drew 25 squares to the City Auditorium. The Silver Belles & Beaux hosted with El mar Hovland of Wagon Mound New Mexico as guest caller. About 15 door prizes were given through Sinclair. The next Belles & Beaux dance is Wednesday March 7 in the Auditorium.

Sinclair Oil Company Silver Belles & Beaux Elmar Hovland Wagon Mound New Mex Sinclair

Weyerts Celebrate Silver Anniversary in Gurley

Mr and Mrs Cornelius Weyerts of Gurley were honored at a church dinner on Feb 19 marking their 25th wedding anniversary. The couple wed Feb 15 1931 at Zion Lutheran Gothenburg Nebraska and have four children Geneva Narjes Dale Kenneth and Lucille. they reside on a farm east of Gurley.

Cornelius Weyerts Gurley

Dessert Luncheon Honors Birthday and Anniversary

A Tuesday afternoon dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs. Percy Dimick and Mrs. P. J. Heaton Sr. celebrated George Washingtons birthday with patriotic decor. Mrs. Hull Cook was honored, bridge prizes went to multiple guests, and special guest Mrs. Don Howard of Cheyenne attended.

George Washington Percy Dimick P. J. Heaton, Sr Heaton Hull Cook Cook Jack Wise Rae Jones L. C. Barstow Mrs Don Howard of Cheyenne

Rebekah Kensington Meeting At IOOF Hall

Rebekah Kensington gathered in the IOOF Hall on Wednesday with 15 members present. Mrs. John Blair presided as president. The March 14 lunch committee was named as Mrs. Avin Davis, Mrs. Lee Gain and Mrs. Amy Bales. Canasta winner was Mrs. Fred Humphrey with high, Mrs. Alva Hart second, and Mrs. J. O. Lobb low. Hostesses were Mrs. Les Hand Jr, Mrs. William Gunderson and Mrs. Kenneth Noteboom.

Rebekah Kensington IOOF John Blair Avin Davis Lee Gain Amy Bales Fred Humphrey Alva Hart J. O. Lobb Les Hand Jr William Gunderson Kenneth Noteboom

Weyerts Auxiliary unit discusses Girl's State plans

Weyerts Unit No. 137 of the American Legion Auxiliary met on Feb 14 in regular session to select a Girl for Girls State by March 1. They planned an April 12 Smorgasbord, held a rag collection drive, and decided to donate rags to Martin Loma for rags instead of the state hospital. Hannah Bartels and Emma Rhode hosted lunch.

Newcomers Pinochle Club Hosts Five Guests

Mrs. Melvin Warren entertained Thursday afternoon at a Newcomers Ladies Pinochle Club meeting with five guests attending. Prizes went to Eloise Wilson high Ruth Tyson second high and Nancy Brennan low. Next gathering is Thursday March 29 with Mrs. Herbert Kettler.

Melvin Warren Newcomers Ladies Eloise Wilson Ruth Tyson Nancy Brennan Herbert Kettler

WeNine Bridge Club Honors Winners and March Hostess

WeNine Club Mrs Arnold Westerhoff entertained the WeNine Bridge Club on Wednesday afternoon. Honors went to Mrs Ray Maley high Mrs Harold P Craig second and Mr Clarence Castner sow. Mrs Castner will be the hostess on Wednesday March 7.

WeNine Club Arnold Westerhoff WeNine Bridge Club Ray Maley Harold P. Craig Clarence Castner Castner

WNO Club Hosts Mrs Lowry Lindell for Evening

Mrs Lowry Lindell was entertained by the WNO Club on Wednesday evening in a social gathering. Members gathered for conversation and refreshments, enjoying a cordial atmosphere and hosting duties by club officers.

WNO

WNO Club Members Play Contract Prizes Awards

Members of the WNO Club and guest Mrs. Lewis Mehling competed for contract prizes. Mrs. Bill Briggs took high honors, Mrs. Dale Niebaum was second, Mrs. Richard Wright low, and Mrs. Dan Smith traveled with the winning score. The next meeting is set with Mrs. Niebaum on March 14.

Bers WNO Club Lewis Mehling Bill Briggs Dale Niebaum Richard Wright Dan Smith

Mrs Heaton Hosts Contract Club Pleasures Evening

Mrs P J Heaton entertained Wednesday evening for members of her Contract Club. Honors at cards went to Mrs Fred George high Miss Bernice Kelly second high and Mrs Robert A Barlow traveling. Miss Kelly will be hostess on Wednesday March 7.

P. J. Heaton Fred George Bernice Kelly Robert A. Barlow Kelly

Newcomers Couples Pinochle Club Meets at Lienemann Home

The Newcomers Couples Pinochle club met Wednesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Liene mann. Prizes went to Earl Ferguson high and Harold Waterbury low for the cards. The March 14 meeting will be with Mrs. Henrietta Borcher.

Gene Lienemann Earl Ferguson Harold Waterbury Henrietta Borcher

Bid-As-You-Like Club Plays at Courtright Home

Members enjoyed a Wednesday evening of contract at the Courtright residence. Prizes went to Mrs. Don Himes high, Mrs. Herb Edwards low, and guest Mrs. E W Jimerson traveling. The March 14 meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Duane DePue.

Howard Courtright Don Himes Herb Edwards E. W. Jimerson Duane DePue

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting and Program

The American Legion Auxiliary holds its regular meeting at 8 p.m. in the Legion Room City Auditorium. An executive board session begins at 7 30 p.m. A patriotic program and performances by the Teachers Chorus are planned.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Room City Auditorium

Local In Memoriam Notices Include Community Members

A fragment lists multiple bereaved names and dates including February 22 and February 23 noting individuals such as Mrs. Ronald Uzel Mrs. Thomas Letts Mrs. Thomas Harvey Michael Bules Eddie Hartway Sheila Engler and others from Kimball Potter Cheryle West Torrington Gurley and related families.

Ronald Uzel Thomas Letts Thomas Harvey Michael Bules Peetz Eddie Hartway Sheila Engler Kimball Ellis Barnes Cheryle West Torrington Lila Kurth Gurley David Kim Grabe Joe Bailey Marianne Schadegg Curtis Paul Sheets Potter William Schooler Louis Whittrock Joseph Smith Maynard Green Raymond Schadegg Chris Maas Raymond Cervantes

Mark Alan Dimick Born in Cheyenne County Hospital

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Dimick announce the birth of their first child Mark Alan at 8 37 a m Thursday February 23 in Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital. He weighed six pounds ten ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Percy Dimick Lodgepole. Ronald Eugene Uzel Jr joins the family at 11 11 a m.

Mark Alan Dimick Kenneth Dimick Mark Alan Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital Percy Dimick Lodgepole Ronald Eugene Uzel, Jr Ronald Uzel

Five pound five ounce son born in Cheyenne County

Thursday Feb 23 Ronald Eugene Jr. was born at Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital weighing five pounds five ounces. Parents Ronald and Diana Eugene have another child, Diana Kay, age two.

Ronald Eugene, Jr Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital Uzels Diana Kay

Birth of Sherry Rena Letts in Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital

Sherry Rena Letts, weighing six pounds six and a half ounces, was born at 10:19 a.m. Thursday Feb 23 in Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital to Airman 2-c and Mrs. Thomas Letts. It is the couple’s first child. Mrs. Letts is formerly Frances Bernadine Spady. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Holliday.

Sherry Rena Letts Sherry Rena Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital Airman 2-c Thomas Letts Letts Frances Bernadine Spady Elmer Holliday

Virgil Couple Welcome Their Third Child

John Edwin Virgil and his wife celebrate the birth of their third child to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil. The announcement notes the family's happiness and the new arrival.

Doan's Pills Offer Relief For Backache And Bladder Irritation

Nagging backache and headaches may come from overexertion stress or emotional upset. Doan's Pills relieve pain soothe bladder irritation and mildly diurese to ease kidney output based on a long trusted remedy used for over 60 years.

Doun Doan

Admission notes for named individuals

Fragmentary OCR shows an admissions list with names including Mrs. Jack Knicely Carolyn Mey er Mr. James Kaus and Mr. Clar. The item lacks context but indicates a roster or roster-like admission section.

Jack Knicely Carolyn Meyer James Kaus Clar

Virgil Family Welcomes Newborn in Cheyenne

John Edwin Virgil born Monday February 20 at 11 25 p m in Cheyenne weighing six pounds ten ounces. Siblings Micheal four and Gary Lee two. Parents Louis Virgil and Mrs Ralph Herrera of Sidney are listed with the newborn.

John Edwin Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital Virgil Micheal Gary Lee Louis Virgil Ralph Herrera Sidney

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jeanne Nuss Jacob Nuss Sr Alliance David L. Andreason A. L. Andreason Miss Nuss JEK Manufacturing Company Andreason American Telephone & Telegraph Ruby Furer Cheyenne County Lumber Co Mlinois Lucky Homemakers Ardis Groppe Elwell's Elwell Illinois Weyerts U.S Bridge Clubs Merry Mix Merry Mix Club A. E. Nimtz Bridge Walter Cork Lawrence Sharp W. D. Powell Seven-Up Bottling CO Sidney Office Supply S&h Ence Glassburn John Edwin Virgil John Virgil Hay Center Universal TV Allen Karnik 20Th Ave Sidney, Nebraska Josrital Forabel Beauty Care Supreme Cold Wave Western Drug Store Wamsley's Mac Minneapolim Moline
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