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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1970
Page
3
Maj John Raymond Sittner is inducted into the U S Army on December 8 and trains at Fort Leavenworth Missouri. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Albert Sittner. Recent local movements include families moving to 1417 Jackson and to 2005 Forrest, with new residents in Sidney and Cheyenne events noted.
Thirty to forty people braved bitter cold for the monthly breakfast at the Senior Citizens Center. Guests included local businessmen county officials and courthouse staff. Center manager Glenn Weller said guests were pleased with the facilities and many were visiting for the first time. The center invites visitors for tours.
Xi Rho Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority sponsors a February 21 benefit dance at the Elks Club open to the public. Proceeds aid various worthy causes. Doug Devies of Unit 19 Cottage for trainable mentally retarded children spoke, introduced by Mrs. Robert Wilcox. Hostesses were Mrs. E R Jimerson assisted by Mrs. Lee Stormberg.
The notice lists recurring Friday bridge events at 7 30 p m in the Parish Hall, a Saturday square dance at 8 p m in South Ward School, and multiple Monday meetings including the Business and Professional Women's Club at 6 30 p m, Bend Parents Auxiliary at 8 p m, an irrigation short course in Lincoln with 12 dollar full registration or seven dollars for one day, and the Past Matrons Club meeting at 2 p m at Mrs. Edwards home. Additional items cover Kings Daughters, BPO Drove 4 president installation at the Elks Lodge, School Advisory Council at 1 p m in the Junior High, Alpha Nu Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority at 8 p m, Civil Air Patrol at 7 p m, Rotary and Kiwanis dinners, and Tuesday and Wednesday gatherings including Auxiliary programs, Toastmasters, TOPS, and 4 H sessions.
Peggy Aurich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Aurich of Dalton, is engaged to Jerry R. Tjaden of Arvada Colorado, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tjaden of Madrid Nebraska. No wedding date is set. Peggy, a 1969 Dalton High School graduate, studies aviation secretarial work in Denver. Jerry, a Madrid High School and Denver Automotive Institute graduate, has U S Army service and works at Burns Auto in Denver.
Theodore M Doty 62 of Englewood died at Swedish Medical Center and was buried at Chapel Hill after services at Bethel Baptist Church in Denver Born July 29 1907 in Sidney Nebraska he lived in Colorado Springs and Englewood since 1943 A retired International Harvester mechanic and Bethel Baptist Church deacon he is survived by Isabel Mitchell Doty Phyllis Doty Joyabaj del Quiche Guatemala Richard C Hammond Sunnyside Calif Theodore M Doty Sunnyside Calif brothers George Doty Boulder Harold Doty Denver sisters Mrs Ly Emery Milford Kan and one grandchild
The Telegraph will feature a Memorial Nursing Home news column starting next Friday. Reporters Mrs. Pauline Banks and Mrs. Francis McElfresh will collect and report items, with submissions due to them by early Thursday evenings for Friday issues.
Presbyterian Women of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church held a Thursday meeting led by Mrs. Dwight Beard on Communica tion. Members discussed world problems through a quiz and role reversal in a ghetto environment to reconsider beliefs.
The Women's Society of Christian Service at First United Methodist Church held a Thursday sanctuary meeting. Mrs Ken Noteboom led the Pledge Service and received a corsage as she and her family plan to leave Sidney. John Stasch was elected to replace her, starting Feb 5, in a joint meeting with the Wesleyan Service Guild.
Mrs. J. D. Meena Peters, a former Sidney employee, starts evening hairdressing at Helen's Beauty Salon on Thursdays and Fridays. She arrived from Long Beach California with her two sons Nick and Shane and resides at 2452 Monterey. Peters brings prior experience from Jones Center Shop and a Chappell shop and is a Reese and Sybil School graduate.
Circle No 1 WSCS of Lodgepole United Methodist Church meets at Mrs. Hubert Bondegard home after New Year thought. Also Lodgepole Valley Barracks 2448 WWI and Ladies Auxiliary hold Thursday Sidney region club rooms meeting with 6:30 p.m. covered dish. 1970 Pesticide Workshop set at Scottsbluff National Bank second floor 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mon Jan 19 extension officers train 11 a.m. in 4-H building and 1 p.m. council. Weigh-in day for 4-H calves Sat Jan 31 with Feb 7 rain date.
Use high quality split peas in a hearty pea soup. Choose medium to dark green or yellow peas, not faded. Add a ham bone for extra flavor and enjoy a warming source of iron B vitamins and protein.
The annual Mothers March of Dimes, led by Mrs. Jaycees, will be held Thursday January 22. P J Heaton heads the area campaign with Mrs Ben Belden as chair and co chairs Mrs Roger Jorgenson and Mrs Jim Roos seeking at least 80 volunteers to canvass the town in one hour starting at 6 pm. Proceeds fund birth defect research and clinics. The 1970 March of Dimes film is available for clubs and organizations to show at meetings and raise awareness. contact Mr Heaton to obtain it. Citizens can support by turning on yard lights on January 22.
After a 20 day leave, Pfc. Charles E Schmitt Jr USMC departed for four weeks of training at Camp Pendleton California before starting overseas duty in Vietnam. He spent furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles E Schmitt Sr Rt 1. Schmitt graduated from Cook School at Camp Pendleton on November 18.
Mrs Jeff Bush hosted the American Association of University Women meeting in her home with 11 members present. Guest speaker Doug Deines spoke on training mentally retarded children. A special session is planned at Kimball in place of the Feb 3 meeting. transportation by contacting Mrs Paul Roberts, president.
Troop 130 met at St Patrick's cafeteria on January 4 with 19 cadettes joining to help and a party. Jennifer Johnston elected treasurer and Theresa Winston named Patrol Leader of the Pepi Pansies. Refreshments by Mrs Colton. Cadette Troop 150 met January 5 at 7 30 p m in the Presbyterian Educational Building. They split into two groups to study Challenge of Social Dependability and Challenge of Active Citizenship led by Mrs Mowry and Mrs Snyder. Head Start letter thanked for Christmas party. meeting closed at 9 p m with scribe Susan Borcher.
Walt Skrdlant announced results of the annual Youth Leadership contest sponsored by the Sidney Ells Lodge. First place earned $50 bonds to Bill Fankhauser of Sidney High School and Miss Jorena Englert of Lodgepole High. Second place paid $25 bonds to Ted Egging of St Patrick’s High School and Miss Jody Lyn Wise of Lodgepole High.
Lloyd W. Carr, president of the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Lions Club on Cooperation and Confidence at the Wednesday noon meeting at The Chateau. Glenn Spearow hosted as program chairman. the board of directors will meet January 14 at 6 30 a m in The Chateau. Sen. George Fleming was reinstated and welcomed into the club.
As of this morning Memorial Hospital lists 65 patients and one newborn. Admissions include Sidney residents Josephine Cloud Tamera Kay Simmerman Mark Rogers Mrs Richard Brauer Mrs Walter Griffiths Mrs Paul Pultz and Arthur Ladine. Dismissals include Mrs Kay Highland and daughter Kristy Kokjer and Mrs Orville Langley Kimball Mrs Arnold Cochran.
Mrs Minnie Adams turned 90 on January 6. Frank Jennett reached 90 on January 7. Mrs Edith Christensen became 83 on January 8. Mrs Blanche Strese celebrated 74 on January 16. Arthur Larson reached 85 on January 17. Mrs Emma Narjes turned 81 on January 29. Mrs Ethel Stuht was 77 on January 21.
Margaret Buedefeldt volunteers with the Nebraska Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association explaining Christmas Seals support monthly lung disease programs. Officials say 93 percent of funds stay in Nebraska, aiding research education detection and community services statewide.
Four area students have been elected to represent residence halls at the University of Nebraska for 1969 70. The officers in Piper and Ray mond women’s halls coordinate floor social scholastic and recreational activities and advocate residents' voices in policies.
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