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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1969

Page

9

Capping ceremony attendees honor Jane Oliverius at nursing school

Parents and relatives from Nebraska City, Lincoln, Greeley, Sidney, and other towns attended the capping ceremonies for Miss Jane Oliverius at Bryan Memorial Hospital School of Nursing of the Nebraska Wesleyan University. Guests included Jeanne Olsen, Mary Prester, Tom Golden family, Wayne Simmerman, and more, with visits from several VFW and Order of Jobs Daughters members.

Jane Oliverius Bryan Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Nebraska Wesleyan University Raymond Oliverius Vern Livingston Nebraska City Neb Jerry Livingston Lincoln Jeanne Olsen Mary Prester Kearney State College

Couple Plans Summer Rites For Miss Moe And Mr Chiavetta

Miss Janet M. Moe and Stephen V. Chiavetta Jr. announce plans for a summer wedding. Miss Moe, a Marquette University journalism senior, is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Beyer and is affiliated with Kappa Beta Gamma. Mr. Chiavetta, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Chiavetta of Easton, is a LaSalle College graduate and Marquette Medical School senior, affiliated with Alpha Kappa Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha.

Janet M. Moe Stephen V. Chiavetta Jr Joe Moe Burlington Wisc P. J. Beyer Miss Moe College of Journalism Marquette University Kappa Betta Gamma Stephen Chiavetta Easton LaSalle College

Engagement Set For Shirley Mika And Robert Richards

Date is set for April 5 as Miss Shirley Jean Mika and Robert Richards son of Mr and Mrs Albert Richards of Lodgepole. The engagement announced by the bride elects mother Mrs Lula Mika of Lodgepole. Miss Mika graduate of Dalton High School, Chadron State College with a Bachelor of Science degree in January, employed in the Chappel Public Schools. Richards a Lodgepole High School graduate, four years in the United States Air Force, employed with IBM in Boulder Colorado.

Shirley Jean Mika Robert Richards Albert Richards Lodgepole Lula Mika Mika Dalton High School Eugene Pelster Chadron State College Chappell Public Schools Lodgepole High School United States Air Force IBM Corporation Boulder Colo

Birth of Stacey Lynn Paulette Faddis

Mr and Mrs Carl Faddis announce the birth of a daughter weighing five pounds ten and a half ounces born Wednesday February 19 at 2 22 pm in Memorial Hospital Denver. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Paul Matthews and Mrs Alice Faddis of Denver, with great grandparents Mr and Mrs John Matthews of Denver.

Stacey Lynn Paulette Faddis Carl Faddis Stacey Lynn Paulette Memorial Hospital Paul Matthews Alice Faddis Denver John Matthews

One Act Plays Set For Potter School Friday Night

Potter School hosts a winter play festival Friday at 7 30 p m featuring two one act plays The Telegram directed by Mr Howell stars the Clinton family Beth Carlson Tom Popham and Janice Frei with Pattie Smith and Jeff Kasten in key roles Bachelor of the Year follows Principal Caldwell and a cast including Wendall Gaston Sandra Popham Julie Overman Betty Horrock Janet Soukup Cindy Howe Susan Nielsen and Paul Nielsen under Mr Massie direction The evening marks the festival’s Feb 28 7 30 p m schedule.

Potter School Howell Clinton Beth Carlson Tom Popham Janice Frei Ann Wendall Gaston Sandra Popham Julie Overman Betty Horrock Janet Soukup Cindy Howe Susan Nielsen Paul Nielsen Mr. Massie Potter Schools

Hospital Census and Admits from Memorial Hospital

As of February 25 Memorial Hospital housed 62 patients and three babies. Admitted: Sidney area residents Mrs. Ron Holly, Mrs. Ray Robinson, Betty J. Miller, Orval R. Chaney, Harriet Holt, Kirk York, Mrs. John Brothers on, Mrs. Louis Million, Mrs. G. George Schnell, Mrs. Alva Hart, Mrs. Patt Wright, William Gehrig Sr., Josephine Pursely, Mrs. Albert Keiper. Gurley: Carmen Egging. Lodgepole: Mrs. Charles Oliverius, Mrs. Virgil Disney. Peetz: Mrs. Ray Hawkins. Potter: Benjamin Hilpert. Dismissed: Sidney—Julius Masur, Mrs. Carl Faddis and daughter. Potter: Howard Fisher, Mrs. Donald Christensen. Births: A 7 lb 3 oz girl to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Robinson at 12:19 a.m. Tuesday. A 7 lb 12 oz boy to Mr. and Mrs. Ron Holly at 2:21 a.m. Tuesday.

Memorial Hospital Sidney Ron Holly Ray Robinson Betty J. Miller Orval R. Chaney Harriet Holt Kirk York John Brotherson Louis Million G. George Schnell Alva Hart Patt Wright William Gehrig Sr Josephine Pursely Albert Keiper Gurley Carmen Egging Lodgepole Charles Oliverius Virgil Disney Peetz Ray Hawkins Potter Benjamin Hilpert Julius Masur Carl Faddis Howard Fisher Donald Christensen

Cheyenne County youth serves on U S Ranger in Vietnam area

Phillip D Sheets formerly of Dalton serves aboard the U S Ranger CVA 61, an attack aircraft carrier now in the Vietnam area. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sheets, the 2 1/2 year Navy veteran has been on the Ranger since completing boot training. Address listed as SNB 620112 3rd Div USS Ranger FPO San Francisco California 96601.

Cheyenne County U.S. Ranger Vietnam Phillip D. Sheets Dalton Howard Sheets Rye Colo Sheets U.S. Navy Ranger FPO San Francisco Calif

Lenten Services Held at United Methodist Church

Lenten devotions were held this morning at the United Methodist Church with coffee at 9 30 hosted by the Women’s Society of Christian Service. Mrs Elmer Ladine gave meditation on Boredom and Careless Talk from Little Foxes That Spoil the Vines. Mrs Wilber Henke led opening devotions. Mrs Glen Hornbeck organized coffee for about 50 guests with help from Mrs D E Weimer and Mrs C D Webster.

United Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service Elmer la Wilber Henke Glen Hornbeck D.E. Weimer C.D. Webster

Youth Appear On Television on Nebraska Council Program

The Nebraska Council of Youth aired a program on Channels 5 and 3 at 4 30 p m. every other Tuesday for about 13 weeks. Guests included Mrs C B Derwart Miss Jeanette Jones and Miss Messa Fin Derwart who spoke on the creation of the youth council and adult youth collaboration in Nebraska District 5 was highlighted by Miss Jones and Miss Fine the local council and its work. The Sidney Council of Youth will present each program focusing on civic issues and adult youth co existence.

Nebraska Council of Youth C.B. Derwart Nebraska Committee For Children and Youth Jeanette Jones Nebraska Iate Ee Messa Fin Mras-Derwart Youth Council Nebraska Miss Jones Arlo Jones Nebraska Council Miss Fine Leonard Fine Sidney Council of Youth

Community club and society events listed for late February

Wednesday and Thursday schedule includes Saddle Club 7:30 p.m. at the club house and Pack 90 Blue and Gold Banquet 6:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church basement. Alpha Iota Epsilon Sigma Alpha social at Mrs Darrell Davis home. Friday Garden Club and Duplicate Bridge at Episcopal Church Parish Hall. Monday Cheyenne County Historical Association meets 8 p.m. at the Chamber museum. World Day of Prayer at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 9:30 a.m.

United Methodist Church Alpha Iota Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Darrell Davis Cheyenne County Historical Association Museum of the Chamber Building Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

Miss Lynn Gottschalk Installed Delta Delta Delta President

Miss Lynn Gottschalk daughter of Mrs Mary Jane Gottschalk was installed as president of Kappa Chapter at the University of Nebraska Delta Delta Delta. Miss Merrie Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald E Robinson was installed as Bush Chairman The Asmat New Guinea.

Lynn Gottschalk Mary Jane Gottschalk Kappa Chapter Delta Delta Delta University of Nebraska Merrie Robinson Donald E. Robinson Bush

Miss Oliverius Receives Cap at Wesleyan

Miss Jane Oliverius daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Oliverius was capped Sunday in ceremonies at Bryan Nursing. The event held in the Fine Arts Building at Nebraska Wesleyan University. She was among 70 graduating students.

Jane Oliverius Raymond Oliverius Bryan Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Nebraska Wesleyan University

Shower honors Mrs Hansen at pink and blue party

Mrs. Jerry Hansen was honored at a pink and blue shower Friday at the home of Mrs. O W Golden. Hostesses were Miss Judy Benzel and Mrs. Kenny Pearson. Ten guests attended giving gifts and warm wishes for the upcoming arrival. The room featured pink and blue colors and a stork motif.

Jerry Hansen O. W. Golden Judy Benzel Kenny Pearson Hansen

Schooners Invite Two Guest Callers For Dance Night

Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club held a Saturday dance with guest callers Myron Flessner and Melvin Hoppmann. Mal Minshall read selective numbers. Guests Elva Davison Del bert Sidney and Bill Tobler couple from Arthur Neb joined. Tablers, former Sidney residents, are charter members. Lunch hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Hoppmann.

Mal Minshall Prairie Schooners Square Myron Flessner Melvin Hoppmann Elva Davison Delbert Sidney Bill Tobler Arthur, Neb

Night In Vegas Planned By Catholic Daughters

Catholic Daughters of America met in St Patrick's Church basement Tuesday. A film titled Major Religions of The World, from Sidney Public Library, was shown. Mrs. Duane Kahl chaired the program while Mrs. Bob Rauner, as Nite-in-Vegas chair, announced the event set for March 23. Committee members included Mrs. Joe Ringleman, Mrs. Paul Dalton, Mrs. Art Lenzen, Mrs. Charlotte Vizina and Mrs. Laevern Thomas.

Catholic Daughters of America St. Patrick’s Church Sidney Public Library Duane Kahl Bob Rauner Joe Ringleman Paul Dalton Art Lenzen Charlotte Vizina Laevern Thomas

Chryst and Allen Plan June 28 Wedding

Miss Sandra Chryst and Larry Allen announce a June 28 wedding. Miss Chryst, a Sidney High School senior, will graduate this May. Larry Allen, son of Opal Allen of Ogallala, is a 1964 Ogallala High School graduate employed by Hamlin Electric Co. Lyle Chryst, father of the bride-elect, made the engagement public.

Sandra Chryst Larry Allen Opal Allen Ogallala Lyle Chryst Miss Chryst Sidney High School Ogallala High School Hamlin Electric Co

Job's Daughters Open House Planned in Omaha March 9

The International Order of Job's Daughters announces an Omaha open house on March 9 at the Masonic Temple with a dedication to founder Mrs Ethel T Wead. Memorial room dedication, 10 a.m. service at Scottish Rite Cathedral, lunch at 11 30 a.m. in the Masonic Temple, at the new Supreme Council headquarters. About 1 000 guests expected including trustees and Supreme Council officers.

International Order of Job’s Daughters Omaha Masonic Temple Bethels Bethel 25 Sidney Ethel T. Wead International Order of Jobs Daughters 20Th Douglas Street Masonic Supreme Council of the International Order Order Supreme Council

Sidney Drove Offers $10 To Girl Staters

The 1969 Girl Staters receive $10 from the BPO Does to help fund their trips. A rummage sale is arranged for March 14 and 15 at the Elks lodge, with item marking on March 13. Guest was Mrs. Dean Adams of Denver. Hostesses were Mrs. N L Brachtenbach Mrs. Ken Wickstrom and Mrs. Frauendorfer. Door prize winner was Mrs. William Howe. bingo winners listed. Next meeting is March 10 at 7 o'clock.

BPO Elks Lodge Dean Adams Denver Sidney Doe N.L. Brachtenbach Ken Wickstrom

Bridge High Is Won By Kuns

The Sidney Duplicate Bridge Club met last Friday in the Parish Hall of the Episcopal. High point winners were Judge and Mrs. John Kuns of Kimball in first place, Mrs. W.E. Gehrig Sr. and Mrs. Jon Rutner in second, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ankeny of Dalton in third. The club meets every Friday at 7 30 pm and invites all bridge players to attend.

Sidney Duplicate

Salvation Army Delivers Instant Religion to Dorset Homes

In Poole England the Salvation Army offers instant religion for those unable to attend church. Residents write in to receive a band, with a preacher and songsters visiting their door to provide services.

Poole England Salvation Army Dorset

Scholarships Offered By The Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary offers several scholarships for young women seeking higher education. Funds include a Nurse Gift Tuition Scholarship of 200 dollars, Child Welfare Fund Student Aid Grants up to 200 dollars each, National President’s scholarships of 1500 and 1000 dollars, and two Practical Nursing Scholarships of 75 dollars. Applicants typically need veteran connections. Deadlines are in March and April. contact Mrs. Duis, president of the Sidney Unit, or the local unit president for nearby communities.

American Legion Auxiliary Alvin Duis Sidney Unit

ALA Plans Anniversary Observance

The Sidney Unit American Legion Auxiliary holds its Tuesday night meeting with 16 members present under president Mrs. Alvin Duis. A special 50th anniversary commemorative stamp will be issued mid March. A pot luck supper is planned for March 25 when Auxiliary members host Legion members for the anniversary. Two Sidney Girls State representatives have been chosen and sent to the state for approval. Mrs. Marion Whitaker reports on the Mid-Winter conference in Hastings.

American Legion Sidney American Legion Auxiliary Alvin Duis Auxiliary Legion Marion Whitaker Legion and Auxiliary Hastings

Sidney Toastmasters Club Tuesday Breakfast Meeting Highlights

Dale Karen served as toast master for the weekly 6 30 a m breakfast meeting at The Chateau in Sidney. Cory Nelson chaired Table Topics, speakers Vern Draper and Jack Tubs spoke, and Charles Sutton delivered the Table Topics. Members invite interested guests to attend and improve listening thinking and speaking.

Dale Karen Sidney Toastmasters Club Cory Nelson Vern Draper Jack Tubs Charles Sutton Chateau

Weather Record: Extended Fog Haunts Cheyenne County

After two months of persistent fog, Cheyenne County records note damp conditions and low precipitation. The fog tends to roll in late afternoons and lift after morning flights, with sun appearing occasionally. Temperatures range from the mid twenties to the mid fifties, and snow is forecast for tonight, tomorrow, and the weekend.

Cheyenne County High Plains Frontier Airlines North Platte Frontier Federal Aviation Agency Cheyenne Denver

Mrs McCleneghan Named Woman of Year by BPW

Mrs Rena McCleneghan received the Woman of Achievement Award from the BPW at Ft Sidney Motor Hotel Monday night. Leona Gemeinhardt presented the honor during the regular meeting as the third annual award. McCleneghan has long served Sidney civic projects, arrived in 1910 with her husband John, and helped run Union Pacific Stock Yards. She joined clubs, taught in Gurley and Lorenzo High Schools during WWI, earned a degree after his death, served on a Federal Grand Jury, supported libraries and Americanization, and remained active in church and veterans groups while aiding child welfare programs. 17 members and three guests attended the luncheon.

Rena McCleneghan Business and Professional Women’s Organization Ft. Sidney Motor Hotel Leona Gemeinhardt McIuieneghan Sidney John Union Pacific Sam Ives Roe Vgn King’s Daughters Belle M. Stoutenborough Club Cook McCleneghan The Red Cross Gurley Lorenzo University of Wyoming Grand Jury Christ Episcopal Church Eastern Star Royal Neighbors American Legion Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Republican Central Committee James Edwards Helen Lowrie Marshall

Two Men Seek Boyd License Transfer Hearing Set

Richard N. Peetz of Sidney and Kenneth L. Smith of North Platte ask the city council to transfer the liquor license from Harry Marsh at the H.N. Boyd Co. store. A hearing is scheduled for March 10.

Richard N. Peetz Sidney Kenneth L. Smith North Platte Harry Marsh H.N. Boyd Co

Two Accidents Reported By Sidney Police Tuesday

Sidney police investigated two accidents. Randall Siebert drove into a parked Evans pickup while attempting a left turn at 19th and Newton causing 500 dollars damage to his car and 75 dollars to the Evans truck. Siebert faces reckless driving charges in Police Court. The second crash occurred about 12 05 p m on Tuesday involving Alice Blair and Dorothy Kruse, both of Sidney, with Blair eastbound on Jackson and Kruse southbound on 14th Avenue. Both cars sustained about 300 dollars damage.

Sidney Randall Siebert Bob L. Evans 19Th Newton Evans Siebert Alice Blair Dorothy A. Kruse Blair Jackson Kruse 14Th Avenue

Plains Drive In Opens Weekend Season With Classics

The Plains Drive In begins its season this weekend with Friday through Sunday shows. Featured attractions include Steve McQueen in The Great Escape and the film Danger Route.

the Plains Drive-In Steve McQueen

International Certificate of Vaccination travel health tip

Nebraska State Medical Association advises travelers to obtain an International Certificate of Vaccination before international trips. Visit the local clerk of the court or health department for the certificate and guidance on required vaccines, including smallpox vaccination within the last three years. A doctor's visit records vaccines on the certificate, enabling safer travel.

Nebraska State Medical Association Health Department

Surcharge Errors Delay Tax Refunds Across Taxpayers

The IRS warns that many filers face delays as errors in applying the new tax surcharge slow refunds. Some taxpayers add the surcharge to regular tax, others miscalculate, per IRS guidance in the 1040 and 1040A instructions. Read instructions carefully to avoid processing holds.

Internal Revenue Service IRS

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Tom Golden O.W. Goldens Ken Notebooks Wayne Simmer Ken Noteboom Henry Reitz Order of Jobs Daughters Bethel 21 Renee Kaylor Bethel Hokes Cafe Marsha Stewart Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary VFW Cottie Post 2503 of West Point VFW Cooties and Ladies Auxiliary Jeff Pippitt Pueblo Greeley Pippitt Mr. Pippitt L.L. Pippitt Russell Pedersens Atlantic City N.J Pedersen Laverne Couch Mrs. Couch Elmer Robinson H.C.Q. Nelson Nelson Arne G. Lauritzen Seattle Wash Lauritzen Free World Denmark United States Washington, D.C Veterans of Foreign Wars Evert Shelbourn Larry Durfee Mr. Whittaker Northeast Colorado Callers Association Fort Collins Dwain Christensen Wyoming Casper Charles Colling T. S. McCleave Wyo Clark Wicks Mrs James Cook Lara Foster Cook Ann Jones Goldielocks Three Boars Leigh Drapper Tammy McGee Bradley Golden Troy McGee Donald Hadden Janet Moe WSCS Saddle Club Club House Sund Garden Club Bill Gade Duplicate Bridge Club Episcopal Church Parish Hall Asmat New Guiness National Geographic Asmats Oliverius Mrs. Hansen Vegas Job’s Daughters Bridge High Kuns Legion Auxiliary ALA Opty Rm Ani Business and Professional Women’s Club Telegraph Boyd
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