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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1936
Page
3
Mildred Hart visited Ber nice Narses Sunday afternoon. Several locals attended meetings emceed by G P Kratz and the Royal Neighbors Kensington group. Many guests called or were entertained at homes in Dalton and surrounding areas during the week.
Deward Jelinek of Peetz neighborhood celebrated his 17th birthday with a surprise party arranged by Peetz High School junior class. Guests included Miss Crowe and Coach McPeters, with prizes awarded to Opal Mae Frenzel, Jacob Elenz, Mrs. Lamont, and Arnold Adams.
A Tuesday night surprise party celebrated Mrs. George Helfrich on her birthday with card games and refreshments. Self invited guests presented gift packages, as those present included Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Helfrich, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Helfrich, Mr. and Mrs. George Kavanaugh, Charles and Pauline Helfrich, and Miss Mable Alfter.
A joint installation at the Odd Fellows hall Monday night had John A. Pace of Charpell assist Odd Fellows ceremonies and Thelma Hammond of Bushnell lead Rebekah installations. New officers include Jack Rathbun as noble grand and Jessie Bundy as Rebekah noble grand, with many officers named. The event drew members from local lodges plus visitors from nearby Dix lodges and closed with a joint luncheon.
The Michigan club held its first meeting Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Dale Chambers as hosts. Four couples formed the new membership including Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Barker. High score for the evening was by Ross Barker. Members also include Miss Audrey Howard and Weldon Thomas.
The weekly meeting of Boy Scout Troop 90 was held Wednesday evening in the scout room at the city auditorium. Scoutmaster Frank Wait and assistant J C Rosse led the gathering with a good turnout. Recruits learned knot tying and first aid lessons were taught to first and second class scouts.
Mrs A E Wright hosted a Hi Lo club gathering at the Wright home on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs R A Babcock as substitute guest. Dessert luncheon at 1 30 followed by several rounds of bridge. Mrs Walter Huettman won the traveling prize with high score taken by Mrs Elwood Singer and second by Mrs J W Weiand.
Members of the Contract club attended a one o clock luncheon and games hosted by Miss Grace McIntosh. Mrs. A S Hardy won high score as two tables competed.
The Sidney chapter held a Wednesday night meeting in the Masonic hall to install new officers led by Mrs. Daisy Kennedy. Alice Spearow became worthy matron, Dr. M. E. Pettibone worthy patron, and the 25th treasurer year for Mrs. Mann was celebrated with 25 red roses.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Swenson were feted at a charivari party on Wednesday at the groom s parents home Mr and Mrs W E Swenson. Guests arrived with cowbells pans horns and laughter. The evening included dancing a mock wedding and a luncheon.
A social gathering of the week of most enjoyable nature was attended by Eastern Star Kensington members and husbands in Masonic club rooms. Forty two people dined at a covered dish supper, ten tables of bridge were played, prizes awarded to Mrs. George Gerlach, Mrs. E. J. Browning, Mr. Browning, and Henry Whitney. Hostesses included Mesdames Frank Wagner, Rose Morgan, E. R. Welsh, Joe Simodynes, and J. W. Billeter.
The American Legion auxiliary held its monthly session Tuesday night with President Mrs Lexie Parks presiding. Several new projects were announced to be undertaken by the group in the near future.
At the close of the meet social rounds of bridge and lunch entertained guests. Hostesses included Mrs Iva Babcock, Mrs Avis Tanner and Mrs Roy Buchanan. Ruth Jane Gates hosted a S S club bridge night with Agnes Filbin as guest. Prizes went to Catherine Jones Ila Singer and Filbin. Lunch followed then more bridge at E S Stokes home with Entre Nous club. Special guests included Mrs Tracy Tyler and Mrs A S Hardy. Prizes awarded to Mrs Roche and Mrs Jorgenson.
Mrs Hanna Hammer hosted a pleasant Tuesday at her daughter’s home with luncheon and stitching. Guests included Mesdames Griffith, Jones, Gates, Sheaff, Ahrens and Antegrove. Kings Daughters reported a charity drive delivering 106 food baskets and 30 fruit baskets to Sidney families. P E O meetings featured Russia lectures and roll call. Rebekah Kensington and local Ladies Aid held varied events focused on quilting, social meals, and officer elections.
Afghanistan opens new roads connecting Kabul to the Russian frontier marking the nation's first auto highway. The project expands transport links, enabling faster cross border movement and trade through the capital region toward the north.
Mount Vernon society listings recount New Year guests at Clifford Hammond home including James Johnson family H J Hammond Earl Lloyd Reineka Anna Reineka Lula and Arthur McMillen. Several calls and visits follow at Frank Klentz E H Howe Lingwall Sprenger and Dewitt Glassburn homes. A 15th wedding anniversary was celebrated for John and Lingwall.
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