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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1966
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Robert Andersen and Mr and Mrs Roy Andersen return from Chicago after attending Glenn Andersen and Roy Andersen brothers funeral. Delegations join San Diego and Rialto relatives in Denver and Boulder for family visits. Local weddings, travel notes, and WWI Veterans district meeting details fill the item with names and places from Sidney and surrounding towns.
Mrs. Anna Elizabeth McDermott 89 died Friday night at Memorial Hospital after five days of confinement. Services Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick’s Church. burial Greenwood Cemetery. Rosary tonight at 7:30 p.m. Gehrig and Son Funeral Home. Born July 11, 1876 in Ontario, Canada. came to the U S at age 12. Lived Farnam, Neb until 1947 then Sidney in 1956. Married James McDermott Jan 29, 1913. Survivors: son John of Sidney and daughter Agnes Freeman of Phoenix, Ariz.
Colleen Christ daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Christ Jr left Saturday for Australia as a Rotary exchange student. She was guest of honor at a 6 am surprise breakfast by the Seventeen Club at Pam Schmidt's home with sponsor Mrs Spencer Cronk present. Sharon Kaylor, who spent a year in Australia, was also honored. Colleen received a gift from the club.
Thomas Katen of Hemingford Nebraska died Saturday January 8 after surgery in a Scottsbluff hospital. He had been in failing health. Services set for Tuesday at 10 from the Catholic church in Hemingford. Surviving are wife Ella two daughters Mary Anna Anderson of Denver and Maxine Lemons of Crawford and two sons Richard of Hemingford and Dale of Sidney.
Miss Colleen Christ left Saturday for Denver where she boarded a jet airliner for Australia and Burleigh Head New South Wales for a year as a Rotary Exchange student. Her parents Mr and Mrs Carl Christ Jr sister Barbara and brother Billy accompanied her to Denver.
The Sidney Business and Professional Women's Club will convene at 6 30 PM in the Shele ter room of the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel for the regular monthly business meeting. Ada Hansen, finance chair, will oversee the program. All members urged to attend.
St Pauls Lutheran Church Ladies Aid met at the Fellowship Hall with 30 members and one guest Mrs Amelia Scheer. New president Mrs Henry Haupt led a business meeting and the group adopted four elderly church members at Memorial Rest Home. Announcements covered next year’s chairmen and committee roles. Rev and Mrs Clarence Boye received a clock radio as a going away gift. Hostesses were Mrs Emma Geu and Mrs Earl Geu. Next meeting set for March 3.
The Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club held the Oshkosh Sandhills Swingers first graduation evening at the Oshkosh city auditorium with forty two members in attendance. Mal Minshall of Sidney opened a program of calls and stunts, with guest callers from Mull en North Platte Sidney Mitchell Ellsworth Curtis Bridgeport and Alliance. Most graduates hailed from Oshkosh Lis co and Lewellen with some Sidney residents. Diploma awards closed the evening as the class prepared for the Sandhills Swingers next dance on Wednesday Jan 19.
Architectural Record notes a Holland church replacing medieval gargoyles with 22 cartoon characters causing protests. Buttered canned vegetables spark debate, while oxygen bubbles extend cut flowers’ life. Chicago hospital adopts a close by safe deposit box for patient valuables. Linen tests favor percale over muslin for durability and economy. First aid kit essentials and a reminder to drive carefully.
The Golden Hour Extension Club met January 6 at Mrs Verlin Livingstons home with co host Mrs Larry Kurz. Nine members attended the first meeting of the year. Mrs Calvin Klentz reported on the needy family and club aims include remembering Viet Nam boys, home improvements, and Nebraska studies. February plans call for a Valentine Handkerchief Exchange hosted by Mrs Harry Benzel with co host Mrs Eldon Mapes.
Weekly lunch menu for Sidney Public School lists meals for January 10 through 17. Entries include barbecued wieners with salad and milk, ham and noodle casserole, chili crackers, beef with mashed potatoes, tuna with noodles, and macaroni with meat sauce plus fruit, vegetables, and rolls. menus subject to change.
Kristi Louise Benisek and Jim Hutchinson announce births in Alliance and Canada. Kristi Louise born January 7 at 1:10 a.m. weighing 6 pounds 4 ounces with sisters Carolyn Marie and Karmen Kay. Grandparents Clarence and Louie Rowley and Henry Behm and Frank Rowley. Edmonton couple Jim Hutchinson and Jo Ann Thomas announce son born January 5 weighing 9 pounds. Grandparents G J Thomas and D R Thomas. Great grandmother Mrs D R Thomas.
The 8 am Monday census shows 44 patients and one baby in the nursery at Memorial Hospital. Admissions include Sidney residents Bruce Brown Stephen McMillen Debbie Nystrom Crescencio Rocha Mrs. Robert Casados Victor Deaver and others. deaths include Anna McDermott. The Sidney Telegraph offers help with printed forms at 831 Fifth Ave.
Robert Thurston of Boise Idaho died Sunday Jan 9 in a Boise hospital. Services are pending but will be held in the Chapel of Chimes in Meridian Idaho. Survivors include his wife Hazel one daughter Mrs Donna Sparrell and one son Robert all of Boise one brother Arthur Borcher of Gurley and two sisters Mrs Doris Erickson of Potter and Mrs Florence Berry of Sidney.
Mrs. Beryl Nissen greeted three families on Jan 8 in Sidney. Arthur Chambers and wife from Bartley Neb own 2441 Parkview Drive. he works in production at Marathon Oil Co. Charles Shoemaker from Laurel Miss and wife live at 1409 20th with infant daughter. he works for Erby Construction building the REA transmission line. Noah Claxton from Clarksville Tenn and wife live at 1246 Forrest. they have five children and he is with Erby Construction building REA transmission.
Corner Rose Hansen birthday Jan 20 age 87,Ethel Stuht Jan 21 age 73,Dick Wubbenhorst Jan 22 age 83 celebrated at the rest home. Lists names and ages tied to January birthdays in a community notice.
O s and women groups meet at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel Shelter Room at 6 30 p m call Miss Opal Brown 44330 VFW Post 610 regular meeting in Elks basement 8 p m O N O Club at 7 30 p m at Mrs Ed Kieselhorst home Lions Club 12 05 Fort Sidney Motor Hotel 7 30 p m Providence Chapter 108 CES Stated meeting 8 30 p m Installation open to public Silver Belles and Beaux Square Dance Club Central School round dancing 7 30 p m square dancing 8 30 p m Teen age Republicans home of Judy Stower 1445 Osage Rebekah Kensington canceled floor not yet laid Next meeting Jan 26 Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club 8 p m 4 H building fairgrounds all dancers and spectators welcome
A University of Nebraska home management specialist urges readers to study ads twice to verify price, size, color, material, and quality. She warns to examine terms on free offers and guarantees, noting conditions and service policies to avoid misleading claims and find true bargains.
WWI Barracks 2448 and Auxiliary met last Thursday evening at the Jaycee Legion Hall at 6:30 for a covered dish dinner. Mrs. Carl Hutchison presided over the auxiliary with 13 members present. Plans were made to attend the district meeting in Alliance on Jan 9. Mrs. Frank Longan reported on legislation of importance to WWI veterans. A second meeting is set for Feb 3 at 6:30 p.m. with a covered dish dinner and business meetings to follow.
Elks calendar lists Regular meeting on Monday January 10 and Stag Dinner January 12 at 7 PM in DEN 2 PACK 82. Den mothers Mrs Johnsons presided. meeting opened with the chugging cheer and allegiance led by Robert Mack. roll call used car names. monthly theme transportation. game “change cars”. activity rubber ball puppets for den skit. closing song Ive been working on the railroad. treats brought by Robert Mock and Bradlee Belden keeper of the buckskin.
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