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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1955

Page

6

Irving Berlin Formula for Hits Shown in Film Show Business

Irving Berlin says his hit songs come from inner instinct and not reading music. The article profiles his work on There's No Business Like Show Business starring Ethel Merman Donald O'Connor Marilyn Monroe and others at the Fox Theatre. Berlin discusses his piano method and mental keyboard and notes God Bless America as his best. He reflects on Yip Yip Yaphank and his charity donations and previews Marilyn Monroe singing Lazy Heat Wave and After You Get What You Want You Don’t Want It from the film.

Mr. Berlin Fox Theatre Ethel Merman Donald O’connor Marilyn Monroe Dan Dailey Johnnie Ray Mitzi Gaynor Berlin Pen of Music Man of Magic Irving Berlin Berli Washington Eisenhower America Mr. Music Yip Yip Yaphank Europe Ethel

Around the Town notes on Sidney area movements and visits

Mr and Mrs Gerald Johnson of Potter leave for Denver. John and Mrs Billeter return from Denver visit with daughter. Summers visit Primus home en route to Oregon. Willam Girardot, weekend in Sidney, brother of Les now in Liberia. Engel visit Brush. Rohde of Gurley visits Brush. Nissen and Clark buy trip to Chicago. Aude of Sidney in Ogallala. Leonard Rieken hosts belated New Year dinner for Pfc Dennis Jurgens and wife. Dennis Jurgens arrives from Texas to report Feb 1 in Oakland. Jurgens to Hawaiian Islands. wife stays with Treinen family. Sherrerd and Deaver depart for Caribbean cruise. Barlow to Florida. Stewart Brown Jr returns to Fort Bliss after furlough. Jean Ann Stately to marry James Van Mark. reside on farm west of Sidney. Square dance attendees include Barker, Doran, Cook, Jorgensen. Rohde funeral out-of-town attendees listed. Baldwin twin Robert en route to Minneapolis from Korea. Brachtenbach and Fehringer return to Omaha.

Gerald Johnson Potter Denver John Billeter Walter Summers Stanley Primus Oregon Willam Girardot Les Weekend Les Girardot Sidney Liberia John Engel Brush Robert Clary Chris Rohde Gurley Milton Nissen Chicago Gambles Ted Clark Fort Morgan Paul Aude Paul Sauer Ogallala Mrr Leonard Rieken Hawaiian Islands Jurgens John J. Treinen Fes Sherrerd Charles Deaver Galveston Tex George Barlow Florida Stewart Brown Jr Fort Ord Calif Stewart Brown Fort Bliss Harry Stately Jean Ann James van Mark John van Mark Greeley oRss Barker G. H. Doran Hull Cook Robert Air Force Korea Minneapolis Minn Juanita Brachtenbach Darlene Fehringer Omaha

Masonic Orders Install Officers

Masonic chapters held installation ceremonies as officers were sworn in to lead lodge activities. New officers took on duties guiding meetings, charitable work, and community service roles for the coming year.

Knights Templar and Royal Arch Masons Joint Installation

Knights Templar and Royal Arch Masons and their wives attended joint installation ceremonies at the Masonic Temple Thursday. Officers of Temple Commandery No. 30 were installed including Ralph R. Carleton Eminent Commander John Webb Generalissimo Everett Richards Captain General and others. Royal Arch Masons Tyrian Chapter No. 29 officers installed by Earl W. Schultz and Kenneth Agnew. Royal Arch Widow ceremony for 105 wives followed by refreshments.

Knights Templar Royal Arch Masons Masonic Temple Temple Commandery No. 30 Ralph R. Carleton John Webb Everett Richards John Sager Gerald Thornburg Donald Hafer Francis Rose E. S. K. Clifford Webster Wayne Campbell Ferdinand Wengrzyn Harold K. Bond Leroy M. Gish Sentinel Harold Keith Earl W. Schultz Marshall Kenneth Agnew Warren E. Cunningham Clarence Meyer Clifton Berry Scribe E. Com David E. Ells Berton Cunningham Gordon Richards Prin. Sojourner R. A Frank Pivonka Leon A. Lafler Arnold Draper Michael V. Timlin

WCTU Meeting Held At Jason Lobb Home

The January WCTU regular meeting met at Mrs. Jason Lobb's home with three guests Mrs. Soren Jensen Mrs. L V Darnell and Mrs. Otho Campbell. Devotionals were by Mrs. Lee Gain and lesson by Mrs. Lewis Benninghouse. The February 4 meeting will be at Mrs. Robert Townsend's home.

WCTU Jason Lobb Soren Jensen L. V. Darnell Otho Campbell Lee Gain Lewis Benninghouse

Mrs. Gerald Johnson Honored At Denver Move Coffee Shower

Mrs. Gerald Johnson of Potter plans to relocate to Denver and was guest of honor at a Friday afternoon coffee and handkerchief shower hosted by Mrs. Merle Spearow. Eleven WNO Club members attended the gathering.

Mrs Gerald Johnson Potter Denver Merle Spearow WNO Club

Arc Society Hears India Pakistan Program

The Arc Society of the Light Memorial Presbyterian Church met in the church basement with Mrs. Robert Holechek presiding. Mrs. Edgar Sayre gave the devotional, and a program on India and Pakistan was presented by Mrs. Ancel Lewis and Mrs. Wayne Ayres. Hostesses were Mrs. Ward Olson and Mrs. Don Davis. A joint Arc Society Westminster Circle meeting and party is planned for Jan 27.

Arc Society of the Light Memorial Presbyterian Church Robert Holechek Edgar Sayre India Pakistan Ancel Lewis Wayne Ayres Ward Olson Don Davis Arc Society Westminster Circle

Biggs Return From Holiday Trip With New Car

Mr and Mrs Roland Biggs return from a week long visit with relatives in Chicago Valparaiso and Flint Michigan. They visited friends and relatives then bought a new car during the trip.

Roland Biggs Chicago Valparaiso Ind Flint Mich

Oldtimers Installation Scheduled For Jan. 15

Union Pacific Oldtimers Club No. 29 and Auxiliary will hold their regular monthly meeting Jan. 15 at the City Auditorium. It is a pot luck dinner at 6 30 p.m. Following dinner there will be joint installation of officers and a business meeting. Everyone is invited and guests are welcome.

Union Pacific Oldtimers Club No Auxiliary City Auditorium

Walther League Holds January Meeting at Schoolhouse

The Walther League of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church met for its regular business meeting at the schoolhouse on Thursday January 6 Rev Hy Dorn led the topic What Does the Bible Say About the Last Things The main purpose is to believe in Jesus as our Saviour and remain faithful to the end A surprise party followed at the Lavern Thomas country home with lunch by Patty Fisher Bonnie Gros hans and Marjorie Darnsteadt

Walther League of the St. Paul’s Hy. Dorn Rev. Dorn Jesus Lavern Thomas Patty Fisher Bonnie Groshans Marjorie Darnsteadt

St Pauls Lutheran League to Meet January 13

The St Pauls Lutheran Womens Missionary League will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. in the home of Mrs Melvin Pfeil at 1640 12th Ave with Mrs Earl Henderson as co host.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Melvin Pfeil 12Th Ave Earl Henderson

March of Dimes Teenager Ball Planned In Cheyenne County

Plans for the March of Dimes Teenager Ball are announced by Rosemary Ruttner general chairman to aid polio funds. The Jan 17 event at City Auditorium runs 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. with Millard Music. An honorary king and queen will be crowned around 10:45 with kings and queens from county high schools present. Louis Keller hosts, committees include Bob Grothe Rosemary Ruttner Avis Mieck. Tickets from high schools or at the door 50 cents.

Rosemary Ruttner Cheyenne County Afair Millard Louis Keller Bob Grothe Avis Mieck

Mrs Roland Biggs Hosts Officer Coffee Gathering

Yesterday afternoon Mrs Roland Biggs opened her home to past officers of OES and the officers of the coming year along with substitutes for a coffee. About 40 attended. Mrs Biggs was Worthy Matron of Providence Chapter OES in 1954. Mrs Roy Wells will be installed as Worthy Matron for 1955 at an open meeting Wednesday.

Roland Biggs OES Biggs Providence Roy Wells

York Club of Christ Episcopal Church Meeting Summary

The York Club of Christ Episcopal Church met in the parish hall and decided to donate toward Sunday school equipment. Rev. Fred Parks led the Bible Class. The next meeting will be a 6:30 p.m. Sunday supper on January 25, with light refreshments served by Godfrey Loper, John Cooks, and Gerald Snows.

York Club Christ Episcopal Church Fred Parks Godfrey Lopers John Cooks Gerald Snows

Ayalas Host Card Party For Ficklins Before Move

Mr and Mrs Elodio Ayala of 2464 Monterey Drive hosted a Saturday card party for Mr and Mrs Walter L Ficklin who are leaving for North Dakota Twenty four guests attended and were co workers at National Supply Co Ficklin came to Sidney in April from Tulsa Oklahoma and has been transferred to Williston North Dakota

Elodio Ayala Monterey Drive Walter L. Ficklin North Dakota Ficklin National Supply Co Sidney Tulsa Okla Williston

Christian Women’s Fellowship Meeting At First Christian Church

The Christian Women’s Fellowship Group of the First Christian Church met Thursday afternoon in the church basement with Mrs. George Burr presiding. Hostess Mrs. Dick Roberts served, program on brotherhood service, study led by Mrs. John Farmer, worship by Mrs. Freda Widstrand, talks on local WCTU by Mrs. Mabel Gjorgenson and Mrs. George Young, dessert served by Mrs. Roberts.

Women’s Fellowship First Christian Church George Burr Dick Roberts Brotherhood Service John Farmer Freda Widstrand Mabel Gjrgenson George Young WCTU Roberts

Reetz-Smiths Bid Farewell for Johnsons in Potter

Mrs. and Mrs. Dan Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Reetz hosted a farewell party for the Gerald Johnsons at the Reetz home in Potter Saturday evening. Bridge was played during the event.

Dan Smith Douglas Reetz Gerald Johnsons Potter

KSID Radio Schedule Highlights A Full Day

A detailed broadcast grid lists morning through late evening programs including Sunrise Serenade Farm Reporter UP Local News Weather Breakfast Melodies Martin Agronsky The Best in Western Music and more with a mix of news, music, talks, and featured shows across the day and into night.

Martin Agronsky Dorese Bell Chet Huntley Sheilah Graham Martin Black Bill Davidson Capitol Dome Monitor Vincent Lopez ABC Betty Crocker Paul Harvey Nebraska Edward P. Morgan Richard Rendell Bill Stern John W. Vandercook Your Chamber of Commerce

Evening event awards top score prize to Tremains

Guests received a gift during the evening reception. Harold Tremain earned the top score prize while Merle Spearow finished with the lowest score.

Harold Tremains Merle Spearows

Community Club and Auxiliary Planning Meeting Notice

Tuesday January 11 Handy Fixers Co B Club Sidney Garden Club VFW Auxiliary Family Life Institute plans meeting at City Auditorium seven thirty. Wednesday January 12 Silver Belles Beaux OES installation and open Dutch Treat meeting.

Handy Fixers Co. B Sidney Garden Club VFW Family Life Institute City Auditorium Silver Belles & Beaux Oes

Birth at Taylor Hospital for Nancy weighing eight pounds

Nancy was born January 4 at 11 12 p m at Taylor Hospital weighing eight pounds one hundred forty one ounces. She has five brothers named Jerry Tommy Larry Danny and Mickey.

Taylor Hospital Nancy Jerry Tommy Larry Danny Mickey

Airport in Blak Under Construction in New Guinea

A 216 million dollar airport described as the finest in the Far East is under construction at Blak in Netherlands New Guinea, reflecting grand plans for regional air service and modernization efforts.

Far East Blak Netherlands New Guinea

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Marilyn Dana Andrews Jeanne Crain David Farrar Center Order of Royal Arch Robert Townsend The Thompson Photo Service Lith Illinois Janet Leigh Robert Taylor Fox Miss Leigh Taylor George_ Raft Steve Forrest Anne Francis Bride Number Jane Powell M-G-M Howard Keel Oldtimers Walther League St. Paul's Lutheran League KinemaScoPe Darryl F Zaruck de Luxe Donald Merman York Club of Christ Episcopal Church Greenland Marerethe Denmark Frederik Ingrid Ayalas Christian Women's Fellowship Reetz-Smith Johnsons KSID Nancy Ann Dolan Tom Dolan Nancy Ann Piesa Pial Ssoo ANSCO Howard California News WED THUR FBI Pressee Eaby Technicolop George
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