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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1955

Page

6

Plans for Family Life Institute in Cheyenne County

Home Extension Clubs of Cheyenne County prepare to sponsor a Family Life Institute. A Sunday planning meeting at City Auditorium will lead to a survey of 104 households, with results analyzed by Kenneth Cannon and Otto Hoiberg. Dr Otto Hoiberg, Nebraskan educator, will guide planning and coordination, as letters seek broad organizational cooperation.

Family Life Institute Home Extension Clubs Cheyenne County City Auditorium Ludwig Schroeder Dalton Mass Violet Shepherd Dora Livingston Cheyenne County Council Survey Council University of Nebraska Kenneth Cannon Otto Hoiberg Dannebrog Drake University Des Moines

Newcomers Bridge Group Meets At Home Texas

The Just-A-Mere Newcomer's Bridge Club gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Hazel Hoegerle's home with no guests. Margaret Kerr won high score, Maxine Donaldson was second, Velda Fluman placed low. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Fluman's on Jan 11.

Newcomer’s Bridge Club Hazel Hoegerle Margaret Kerr Maxine Donaldson Velda Fluman

Band Auxiliary To Have Monday Meet

The Band Auxiliary of Sidney High School will hold a meeting Monday at 7:45 p.m. in the band room at the high school. All members are urged to be present.

Sidney High School

Hi Lo Bridge Club Hosts Guest At Meeting

The Hi Lo Bridge Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. D. E. Weimer's home. Guest Mrs. Lawrence Sharp received a prize. High score won by Mrs. M. J. Maher, second by Mrs. Blanche Frost, low by Mrs. C. A. Story. Next gathering set for Mrs. M. W. Osborn's home.

Hi-Lo Bridge Club D. E. Weimer Lawrence Sharp M. J. Maher Blanche Frost C. A. Story M. W. Osborn

Timewasters Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Thompson Home

The Timewasters bridge club met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Fred Thompson with no guests. Mrs. E. W. Barnes won top prize, Mrs. Glenn Draper second high, and Mrs. Charles Innes Sr. low. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Lawrence Wamsley's home.

Timewasters Bridge Club Hame Fred Thompson E. W. Barnes Glenn Draper Charles Innes, Sr Lawrence Wamsley

Film Shown At Good Neighbors Meeting

The Good Neighbors of the Light Memorial Presbyterian church met Sunday evening. Mrs. Edgar Sayre presented the devotional program. Rev Harold Taylor showed the film The DuPont Story. Serving committee included Mr and Mrs L Lindstrom and Mr and Mrs Clarence Castner and Mr and Mrs Rae Jones.

The Light Memorial Presbyterian Church Edgar Sayre DuPont Harold Taylor L. Lindstrom Clarence Castner Rae Jones

Coming Events Listing for Week at York Club

A local calendar of social and civic events lists activities from Sunday January 9 through Wednesday January 12. Highlights include York Club at Episcopal Church, Does Alpha No King's Daughters Past Matrons at CBS Masonic Temple, Band Auxiliary at Band Room, Handy Fixers C B Club, Sidney Garden Club Executive Board, Hospital Auxiliary, Just-A-Mere Newcomer VFW Auxiliary, OES open installation at Masonic Temple.

Alpha No King’s Daughters CBS Masonic Temple Don da Handy Fixers C. B. Club Sidney Garden Club Ray Cruise VFW Aux

Darlene Hansmeier to Wed Earl Hatch this Autumn

Mr and Mrs Frederick Hansmeier announce the engagement of their daughter Darlene to Earl Hatch son of Mr and Mrs Carl Hatch of Grant Nebraska The bride elect is a secretary at SOD depot commander's office and a graduate of Ogallala High School and Grand Island Business College Hatch attended the University of Nebraska and works with his father at Grant An early autumn wedding is planned.

Frederick Hansmeier Darlene Earl Hatch Carl Hatch Grant, Neb Sod Ogallala High School Grand Island Business College Hatch University of Nebraska Grant

Dalton Girl Wed In Engelwood Colo To Kentucky Man

Miss Joan Jennett daughter of Mr and Mrs F J Jennett Dalton becomes Mrs Fred Geiser son of Mr and Mrs F Geiser Covington Ky in a simple double ring ceremony at St Louis Church Englewood Colo Rev John Ayleward officiates Attendants Miss Jeanne Jennett and Frank Jennett sing two solos after ceremony a reception at the Robert Jennett home They plan to reside in Salina Kan after a brief honeymoon Geiser stationed in the Air Force Out of town guests include Jennett family Estes Park Fort Collins Colorado Springs Sidney and Salina Kansas plans outlined for home life and travel.

John Ayleward St. Louis Englewood Colo Joan Jennett F. J. Jennett Dalton Fred Geiser Jeanne Jennett Frank Jennett Miss Jennett Bob Jennett Paris Angelicus Schubert Ava Maria Bud Yourzek Rudy Nogavica Robert Jennett Helen Jennett George Knackstedt Darlyne Watzel Kansas Kentucky Salina Kan Geiser Air Force Kenny Anderson George Kivett Larry Estes Park Harleigh Howerton Fort Collins Herb Hruska Colorado Springs Fred Johnston Sidney Robert Nicolette

Red Writing Hood Carbon Paper Feature in Telegraph

The Telegraph highlights Red Writing Hood brand carbon paper available in letter and legal sizes.

The Telegraph

Telegraph want ads offer easy way to trade and rent

The Telegraph promotes a simple method to buy sell rent or trade through its want ads. It advertises quick placements and broad reach for local readers seeking transactions and announcements.

Telegraph

UP Oldtimers Will Host Traditional Sun Valley Meet

Sidney Union Pacific Oldtimers No 29 and its auxiliary will host the Union Pacific Oldtimers convention in Sun Valley Idaho. The event runs four days with two days of business and two days of entertainment. Mrs Frank Baker, general president, leads a system of 11 states with 31 clubs and about 6000 auxiliary members plus over 10000 men.

UP Oldtimers Sun Valley Meet Sidney Union Pacific Oldtimers No. 29 Union Pacific Oldtimers Organization Sun Valley Ida Frank Baker Sidney

Dorothy MacLean Speaks At Meeting

Rural Youth of Cheyenne County met in Potter on a Wednesday evening with seven visitors due to weather and venue change. Claire Belle Koester and Rosemary Ruttner gave committee reports on Bicycle Safety Day set for January 22 and March of Dimes Teen-Ager Ball planned for January 17. Dorothy MacLean, a former exchange student in Scotland, gave the main program followed by square dancing. The next meeting is January 19.

Cheyenne County Potter Claire Belle Koester Rosemary Ruttner March of Dimes Dorothy MacLean Scotland

Sidney Visitor Honored At Party

Mrs. Carl Ziegler and Mrs. Lawrence Sharp hosted a coffee and dessert luncheon for former Sidney resident Hazel Richards of Longview Washington visiting the W. D. Powells. New Year theme used in decorations. Bridge was played with Mrs. M. W. Osborn taking high and Mrs. M. J. Maher second. A gift was presented to the guest of honor.

Carl Ziegler Lawrence Sharp Sidney Hazel Richards Longview Wash W. D. Powells M. W. Osborn M. J .Maher

Three Guests Presented At Newcomers Bridge

Mrs. Ted Scace Mrs. Lowell Swanson and Mrs. Dale Niebaum were guests of the Newcomer's Evening Bridge Group which met last night in the home of Mrs. Don Himes. Niebaum won high score Newberg was second and Harris was low. Traveling prize went to Mrs. Russell Hansen. The next meeting will be Jan 24 at Mrs. Claron Mann's home.

Ted Scace Lowell Swanson Dale Niebaum Don Himes

Officers Of St. Paul's Lutheran Ladies' Aid Installed

The St. Paul's Lutheran Ladies' Aid met for their regular monthly meeting at Mrs. Earl Geu's home with 25 members and one guest, Mrs. Emma Geu. New officers were installed after a brief business session. The next meeting is scheduled for Feb 3 with hostesses Mrs. Art Groppe and Mrs. John Grons han.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Earl Geu Ruby Felzien Emma Geu Art Groppe John Groshans

Telegraph Want Ads Phone Line Promises Top Service

You can telephone your want ads to The Telegraph and our courteous adtaker will see that you get Np-top service. Ph. 5555.

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AAUW Fellowship Program Discussed At Meeting

The American Association of University Women met in the South Ward School all purpose room on Wednesday. A nominating committee was elected to present a slate of officers next meeting. Brief reports covered AAUW educational policies and the fellowship program and international grants for women pursuing studies. The next meeting is set for February 2 at Mrs Paul Martin's home.

American Association of University Women South Ward James Edwards Murray Fuller Robert Larsen Alpert Nimtz AAUW Jack Knicely Paul Martin

Merry Mix Bridge Club Dessert Luncheon At Home

The Merry Mix Bridge Club gathered for a dessert luncheon at Mrs. Walter Corks home with no guests. Mrs. Clyde Johnson won high prize, Mrs. Cliff Stephenson second high, and Mrs. Carl Ziegler received the traveling prize.

Merry Mix Bridge Club Walter Cork Clyde Johnson Cliff Stephenson Carl Ziegler

Marathonette Bridge Club Meets at Home of Miss Shadegg

The Marathonette Bridge Club hosted a session at Miss Marianne Shadegg’s home with one guest, Mrs. Thomas Sutton. High score prize went to Mrs. Marion Treinen and low score prize to Mrs. Roy Troxel. The next meeting is planned for Feb. 3 at Mrs. Sherman Nation’s home.

Marathonette Bridge Club Marianne Shadegg Thomas Sutton Marion Treinen Roy Troxel Sherman Nation

Beta Alpha Chapter Meeting Hosted at Mrs Wait Home

Mrs Robert Wait hosted the Beta Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi with Mrs Lyle Colerick as co host. Mrs Charles Willey led the drama lesson. A dessert bridge and canasta event is planned for January 20.

Robert Wait Beta Sigma Phi Lyle Colerick Charles Willey

Nebraska Children's Home Society Meet in Omaha

The annual meeting of the Nebraska Children's Home Society will be held January 19 in Omaha. Paul Martin of Sidney, a society trustee, says officers and an executive committee of 13 will be chosen for 1955 and 12 trustees will be elected to three year terms. The society counts about 700 members in Cheyenne County.

Nebraska Children’s Home Society Omaha Paul Martin Sidney Cheyenne County

Harte Elected Senior Warden at Christ Episcopal Church

William D. Harte was elected Senior Warden at Christ Episcopal Church during the annual parish meeting attended by ninety seven. New officers include Mike Selzer as junior warden and Hammond McNish as vestryman for a three year term. The meeting featured church reports and a pot luck dinner. Sweden has seven million persons.

William D. Harte Christ Episcopal Church Mike Selzer Selzer Hammond McNish

Around the Town Social Highlights

A series of home visits and gatherings feature Mrs Hazel Richards of Long View Wash visiting the Powells for a week. Casper Wyoming visitors Kenneth Jeffries and family join Mrs Roger Armstrong for weekend plans. Several bridge events and travels surface with Mrs Julia Roche returning from Boston and Muriel Story resuming teaching after a California holiday. Rev Jerald Johnson visits Sidney parents after attending a Nazarene youth council in Kansas City. John Peetz Jr. attends Wyoming oath ceremony in Cheyenne with luncheon at the Plains Hotel.

W. D. Powell Hazel Richards Long View Wash Kenneth Jeffries Casper Wyo Roger Armstrong Muriel Story California Bob Duis Harold O’connors Jackson St E. L. Uptegroves 17Th Newton St William King Cheyenne Leland Verden Jerald D. Johnson Couer d'Alene Idaho C. B. Johnson Sidney Johnson Kansas City Church of the Nazarene John Peetz, Jr Everett T. Copenhaver Wyoming Plains Hotel

Weekend Schedule Flashback for Sid ney Area Clubs

The Week In Advance lists local meetings and events courtesy of the Sid ney Chamber of Commerce. Saturday January 8 features a packed day with Business Men's Lunch Elks City Council at 7:30 PM plus several clubs at various times. Thursday January 13 highlights church night and FHA at the High School. Saturday January 15 invites a March of Dimes Square Dance at City Auditorium at 8 PM.

Elks City Council B&pw DeMolay Odd Fellows Band High School CAP VFW Lions Eastern Star Kiwanis Boy Scout Troop Boy Scout FHA City Auditorium

Pick Bonkiewicz And Olson Extension Heads

Joe Bonkiewicz of Lodgepole and Albin Olson of Sidney were elected to three year terms as directors of the Cheyenne County Extension organization at the annual meeting. Verlin Livingston and Ivan Liljegren reported year activities. Liljegren noted 40 4 H clubs and record member completions. Dorothy MacLean of Lexington spoke on her IFYE Scotland summer. Anthropologists note New Guinea race once inhabited a much wider area.

Joe Bonkiewicz Lodgepole Albin Olson Sidney Cheyenne

Taylor Hospital Admitted and Discharged Names

Proctor Colorado Orville Hume admitted SOD Earl Wilkins Sidney listing John Chapman Darlene Segelke Chandell Carter dismissed Gurley Mrs. Wm Scheffel Potter Allen Nelson SOD Mrs. Clarence Kleinert Sidney names Mrs Fliff Dress Wm Charles Jenks Billy Triska Walter Stueve Mrs Margit Stearns Mrs Morris Livoni Mrs Monica Rodriguez Sherri Obrahovich Allen Nelson Gerhard Egging Francis Bullhead Harlan Welton Jim Bornica

Proctor Colo Orville Hume Earl Wilkins Sidney John Chapman Darlene Segelke Sidney Hospital Gurley Wm. Scheffel Potter Allen Nelson Clarence Kleinert Guy Smith Fliff Dress Charles Jenks Billy Triska Walter Stueve Margit Stearns Morris Livoni Monica Rodriguez Sherri Obrahovich Gerhard Egging Francis Bullhead Harlan Welton Jim Bornica

First Opinions Are Not Always Correct

A Sidney woman on West Illinois Street awoke at 6 30 a m and saw a pedestrian in a bathrobe. Police investigated to identify the stranger but found the man fully clothed, including shoes, correcting the initial barefoot impression.

Sidney West Illinois St

Slick City Streets Bite Back In Sidney Accidents

Slick streets in Sidney have caused five property damage auto accidents since Wednesday afternoon. Police estimate total damage at 600 to 800 dollars. No injuries reported, with crashes blamed on icy and snow packed roadways.

Sidney

Union Pacific Announces New Time Schedule Sidney Rail Plan

Union Pacific released a new timetable for Sidney routes effective Sunday, with two trains added and times realigned. Even-numbered trains head east, odd-numbered trains west, including Nos 5 6 7 8 27 28 101 102 103 104, totaling five passenger trains per day each way and two mail trains.

Union Pacific Railroad City of Portland Sidney City of San Francisco City of Los Angeles Union Pacific

Father Of Marvin Armstrong Buried

Marvin Armstrong of Sidney mourns as his father James E. Armstrong dies in Troy Ohio. He travels to Scottsbluff to arrange the burial for the long time North Platte Valley resident who settled there in 1903. The funeral was held Wednesday.

Marvin Armstrong Sidney James E. Armstrong Troy Ohio Armstrong Scottsbluff North Platte Valley

Surviving Armstrong Family Update Mentioned

Dec. 29. Surviving Mr. Armstrong in addition to Marvin are his wife who lives at Troy and another son Floyd.

Mr. Armstrong Marvin Troy Floyd

Dan Cupid's Trouble in Cheyenne County Romance Slumps

Cheyenne County records show 120 marriage licenses issued in 1954, down nine from 1953, while divorces rose by 1 percent to 50. The item notes the overall trend of fewer marriages and slightly more divorces, then mentions the kettledrum as an unrelated ancient instrument.

Cheyenne County

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For Family Life Institute Germany Nebraska York Club Episcopal Church Darlene Hansmeier Engelwood, Colo St. Paul's Ladies’ Aid Marathonette Robert Wait Home Children's Society Elect Harte Sweden Lee Stormberg Marie Stormberg Dolores Sandra Williams Don Witt Louis Sterling Ira Steward Julia Roche Boston Mass J. B. Roche Elmer Hartmann Henry Kluttz Jerry Miller Sidney Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Kok Bonkiewicz Olson New Guinea Commonwealth Trailer Sales Mercury Sureway Spartan Mich, Arrow Palace M-System Richardson Streamlite Owosso Peerless Travelite Ironwood Spartanett Nashua Roycraft Colonial Commonwealth East Hi Sidney, Nebraska Parce Bey Chandell Carter Dan Cupid Joe A. Gibson Cheyenne County Leaseholders Meeting District ‘Court Room Cheyenne County Courthouse Smonesis Ponp JO Neeley Illinois Chappell, Nebraska
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