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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1957

Page

6

Lutheran Brotherhood trainer to attend regional conference

Arnold H. Muehling will join seventy agents from Nebraska Iowa Kansas South Dakota Colorado and Texas at a regional training conference of the Lutheran Brotherhood in Omaha on Jan 14 and 15.

Arnold H. Muehling Lutheran Brotherhood Sidney Fraternal Life Insurance Society Omaha Nebraska Iowa Kansas South Dakota Colorado Texas Merle M. Heasly Oil City Harold B. Taylor Tom Gilliland College of Arts and Sciences University of Nebraska In Lincoln All University Fund Reba Kinne Walter Kinne Mortar Board University of Nebraska ABC Anna Jenik John Kerk Ft. Collins Dallas Kerk Holyoke Stanley Kozel Marrowville Kan John Patterson Haddam Kenneth Werner Winside Neb Howard Beck Gering Owen Love Salt Lake City Cecil Meier Sterling Warren Kerk Boulder John Jenik Loren Denver Rolland Jenik Douglas Wyo Victoria Kerk Kimball Charles Koles Carroll Dean Olson Carl L. Olson Newton Spencer, Inc Elmer Ladine Ladine L. R. Fowler Walter Hall Clark Fuller Albuquerque Little Falls Minn

Mrs Belieu Honored At 82nd Birthday Party

Delma Belieu was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party for her 82nd birthday hosted Wednesday evening by her grandson O W Golden and family. Nearly 20 friends and relatives attended the social event ending with ice cream and birthday cake.

Delma Belieu O. W. Golden pNearly

Farewell Coffee for Mrs Gracey Held in Neighborhood

Mrs Gracey was guest of honor at a farewell coffee hosted by neighbors yesterday morning at the home of Mrs Hand Jr. She plans to move to Venezuela with her family. Gifts were presented by attendees including Mrs Pattison Mrs DePue Mrs James Mrs Luebeck and Mrs Sedgewick.

Joe Gracey Venezuela Les Hand Jr Pat, Pattison Duane DePue James, Luebeck Richard Sedgewick

Four New Members In Silver Belles Beaux At VFW Hall

Four couples from Lisco joined the Silver Belles and Beaux square dance group at a Wednesday meeting in the VFW hall. Callers Virg Knackstedt Ross Barker and Marv Stevenson led five squares as a new couple dance Ida was taught. Lunch was provided by the Lachinson and Ruby families. The next meeting is Jan 23 at the VFW hall.

Bob Hamacker Paul Lance Lisco Silver Belles and Beaux Squaredance V.F.W. Hall Virg Knackstedt Ross Barker Marv Stevenson Ida Stevenson Ellis Ruby

Singing Boys of Norway to Sing at Sidney High

The Singing Boys of Norway, a renowned European choir, will perform next Wednesday at the senior high school auditorium under the Sidney Civic Music Series. The ensemble, chosen from 33 of Norway’s best voices, offers a diverse program in seven languages, led by founder Ragnvald Bjarne.

Singing Boys of Norway Sidney Civic Music Series Europe Olavasguttene Olav’s Boys Scandinavia Salzburg Austria Vienna Choir Palestrina Bach Grieg Oslo Ragnvald Bjarne Tore Jordfald

Mrs Beck Hosts H H Garden Club Meeting

Mrs Dwight Beck hosted the first 1957 Helping Hand Garden Club gathering at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Sixteen members attended, Miss Lula Kloepper led the business, announced shrubs from North Platte Experiment Station, and directed quiz games with prizes for Mrs Ralph Harlan and Mrs L J Darnall. Refreshments closed the afternoon. Mrs Raymond Walker will host January 24.

Dwight Beck Helping Hand Garden Club Holy Trinity Lutheran Church H. T. Hollis Lula Kloepper North Platte Experiment Station Kloepper Ralph Harlan L. J.darnall Raymond ‘Walker

Alpha Iota Chapter Names New Treasurer and Editor

Mrs. Robert Benner was appointed treasurer of the Alpha Iota chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Virgil Reed. Mrs. William Triplett was named State News Letter editor, and the group voted to donate $5 to the March of Dimes.

Robert Benner Alpha Iota Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Virgil Reed Benner Joe Merck Jr Sidney Keith Kaylor William Triplett Arlene Ferrill R. H. Wester

Engagement announced for Sally Lowe and Joseph Heinlein

Mr and Mrs Jack H Lowe announce the engagement of their daughter Sally to Joseph C Heinlein son of Mrs John H Heinlein of Santa Ana California A June wedding is planned Miss Lowe studied at Sidney High School Monticello College and the University of Nebraska where she belonged to Kappa Alpha Theta Mr Heinlein attended Sidney High School University of Michigan Phi Gamma Delta and is a senior at Nebraska College of Medicine Phi Chi Heinse relatives include maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs E L Uptegrove of Sidney.

Jack H. Lowe Sally Joseph C. Heinlein John H. Heinlein Santa Ana Calif Miss Lowe Sidney High School Monticello College Alton University of Nebraska Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Heinlein University of Michigan Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity University of Nebraska College of Medicine Phi Chi Medical Fraternity E. L. Uptegrove Sidney

Dixon-Phillips Rites On Jan.4

Mr. and Mrs. Wesley F. Dixon of Sidney announce the marriage of their daughter Priscilla Wesley to Thomas Jerrel Phillips of Sidney. The ceremony occurred Friday Jan. 4 at the bride’s grandmother's home in Sioux City with a reception there afterward. They attended Sidney High School and reside at 2456 Coronado Court Sidney.

Wesley F. Dixon Sidney Priscilla Wesley Thomas Jerrel Phillips Floyd Reynolds S. A. Pontious Sioux City L. C. Sanford

St Patricks PTA Plans School Repairs Project

St Patrick's Grade School repairs funding discussed at a Wednesday PTG meeting led by President Joseph Bailey. Nearly 60 parents and teachers toured the building to assess needs. Co chairmen were named for a bake sale on January 19 at Preble's Grocery. A project committee and volunteer work detail were formed with named organizers. Miss Green's room earned honors for most attendees. Next meeting set for February 13.

St. Patrick's Teachers Guild Joseph Bailey G. R. Tobin Charles Christiansen Preble’s Grocery John Schmitt Arlene Ferrill Joe Egging Keith Morris Miss Green

Plainview Extension Club Holds First 1957 Meeting

The Plainview Extension Club met at Mrs. Leon Lafler's home with 13 members. New president Mrs. James Deaver led business, dues unchanged, $10 donated to the March of Dimes, and a lesson on Savory Soup by Mrs. Don Lafler. Door prize went to Mrs. Deaver. February meeting at Mrs. Deaver's with co host Mrs. Spearow.

Plainview Extension Club Leon Laflér Robert Laflér Burgett Peetz James Deaver Don Lafler Robert Lafler Deaver Herschel Spearow

Dorcas Circle Five Holds Organizational Meeting

An organizational meeting of Circle 5 of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Dorcas Society was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Tom Miller. New officers elected were Mrs. William Damm as chairman Mrs. Helen Frickey as co chairwoman Mrs. Robert Huff as secretary and Mrs. Esther Puffer as treasurer. The next meeting will be Feb 12 at the home of Mrs. Damm 522 Charlotte Dr.

Circle 5 The Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Dorcas Society Tom Miller William Damm Helen Frickey Robert Huff Esther Puffer Damm

Valley View Extension Club Meets for 1957 Yearbooks

Seven members and two guests gathered Tuesday at Mrs Wayne Davis home. Mrs Loren Potter presided as yearbooks for 1957 were distributed. Potter and Mrs Wilton Greene presented the lesson titled Savory Soups. The February 5 meeting will be with Mrs Doyle Butts.

Valley View Extension Club Darrell Glassburn William Palmer Wayne Davis Loren Potter Potter Wilton Greene Doyle Butts

Ohio Women's Club Social Meeting An Evening

Guests included Miss Darlene Baird Mrs Janice Dunbar and Mrs Joan Harbison amid a 32 member turnout. After dessert lunch Mrs William McCarty led a brief business session then members played cards with bridge honors to Mrs William Walford high and Mrs B Whitmore low. Pinochle honors went to Mrs Lavern Draper high and Mrs George White low.

Ohio Women’s Club Episcopal Parish Hall Darlene Baird Janice Dunbar Joan Harbison William McCarty William Walford B. Whitmore Lavern Draper George White

Handy Fixers Extension Club Elects New Officers

Mrs Forrest Bellcu led the installation of new officers at the Tuesday meeting held at Mrs H R Montgomery home. New officers include Mrs Kenneth Bagby president Mrs Lloyd Harlan vice president Mrs Ed Hinrichs secretary and reporter and Mrs Lyle Gish treasurer. A business session planned the year ahead and Mrs Bagby led the lesson Savory Soups before slides from the Christmas party. The Feb 12 meeting will be at Mrs Francis Hiner home.

Forrest Bellcu Handy Fixers Extension Club H. R. Montgomery Kenneth Bagby Lloyd Harlan Ed Hinrichs Lyle Gish Francis Hiner

Law Officers Guests At Kiwanis Meeting

Special guests at the Sidney Kiwanis Club meeting were Sheriff W W Schulz Deputy Sheriff Kermit Brumbaugh and Chief of Police Sol Willis They presented motion pictures on Civil Defense and spoke about actions in an emergency stressing Sidney as a vital defense spot Leo Krieger vice president conducted the business session with 20 members present in the Yendis Cafe party room.

Sidney Kiwanis Club W. W. Schulz Kermit Brumbaugh Sol Willis Sidney Leo Krieger Yendis Cafe

O E S Installs New Officers At Wednesday Meet

Mrs Frank Longan was installed as Worthy Matron of Providence chapter 108 Order of Eastern Star in ceremonies at the Masonic hall Wednesday evening. Other officers installed included Worthy Patron Earl Schultz and Associate Matron Mrs Weldon Stewart.

Frank Longan Providence Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Earl Schultz Weldon Stewart Lawrence Butler David Ells Dallas Richards Rex Olsen Jack Weimer Elmer Hartmann Robert Hiett W. E. Henke Ada Lila Lewis Ruth John Schou Esther Lenhart Schobert Martha Claude Wuthier Electa James Edwards Warder Lloyd Talich Sentinel Roy Wells R. Tillotson Marshall H. C. Craig Cecelia Kennedy William Fankhauser Memory Lane Fankhauser Kennedy

Schlumberjanes Hold Wednesday Meeting at Sherman Home

Twelve members met Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs Joe Sherman with Mrs Donald Wilt as co host. A brief business meeting was led by president Mrs Irwin Shinker followed by a dessert lunch. The group played Dubs bridge and Mrs Ross Warner won the door prize.

Schlumberjanes Joe Sherman Donald Wilt Irwin Shinker Ross Warner

Lodgepole ALA Ships Clothing For Hungarian Relief

The American Legion Auxiliary in Lodgepole met January 8 with 22 members and 1 guest. They reported 45 pounds of clothing shipped for Hungarian relief and planned another shipment if needed. They seek warm clothing and shoes, and contributions go to Alice Brown. They approved a $10 March of Dimes gift and ordered 12 tables plus a storage truck for the dining room. The January serving committee will assist Lions Club and Community Club events on specified dates.

Lodgepole American Legion Auxiliary The Legion Hall Hattie Gano Los Angeles Alice Brown Pearl Nelson Nanette Misegadis Helen Minshals Genevieve Peters Lions Club Irma Quinn

Oldtimers Club and Auxiliary Set January Meeting

U P Oldtimers Club 29 and Auxiliary gather tomorrow at 6:30 PM in City Auditorium basement for a covered dish supper, then a business meeting and 1957 officer installations. Also postponed Nur ses meeting now Jan 16 at 8 PM in Memorial Hospital Staff Room. Past Worthy Matrons meet Jan 14 at 2 PM in Yendis Cafe party room.

U. P. Oldtimers Club City Auditorium Memorial Hospital Yendis Cafe

Divorce Filed in Cheyenne County Court for Bernice Deal

Mrs. Bernice G Deal sues for divorce from John L Deal alleging extreme cruelty. They married July 27, 1953 and have one child for whom custody is sought. The filing occurs in Cheyenne County District Court.

Bernice G Deal Cheyenne County John L Deal

Joint Installation Of Royal Arch Masons And Knights Templars

Tyrian Chapter No 29 and Temple Commandery No 30 held a joint installation at the Sidney Masonic Temple on Monday evening January 7. Officers for both bodies were installed, with Grand Officer Ralph Carleton and Earl Schultz presiding. honored guest Mrs. Lorain Peterson attended. A musical program followed with solos, a high school quartet, magic acts, and refreshments for about 75 members and guests.

Tyrian Chapter Royal Arch Masons Temple Commandery Knights Templar Sidney Masonic Temple Clifton Berry Burton Cunningham King Gordon Richards Scribe Leon Lafler Frank Pivonka Sojourner Arnold Draper Royal Arch Kenneth Morgan Vale Lavern Draper Mike Timlin Ross Gathman Sentinel Ralph Carleton Warren Cunningham Earl Schultz Royal Arch Masons of Nebraska Robert Richards Marshall Temple Everett Richards Gerald Thornburg Wayne Campbell Don Hafer Knights Templar of Harold Keith Lorain Peterson Chappell Order of Eastern Star of Nebraska Jerry Wolf Margaret Anne Olson Big Springs High School Mr. Stasenka Ed Swanson

Mrs Mueller Leads Lutheran Women Missionary Meeting

Mrs Dora Mueller presided at the Lutheran Women's Missionary League session hosted by Mrs Walt Johnson. Members were asked to mail to patient Mrs Laura Filsinger at Mt Sinai Hospital Chicago Ill. Ervin Aurich was co hostess with 21 members and guest Miss Lorraine Schnell present. Rev Henry Dorn gave the devotional and Mrs Johnson spoke on For Christ's Holy People. Close of meeting by the hostesses. 14, with place to be announced later.

Dora Mueller Lutheran Women's Missionary League Walt Johnson Laura Filsinger Mt. Sinai Hospital West 15Th Place Chicago Ill Ervin Aurich Lorraine Schnell Henry Dorn Johnson

Amateur Photog Class To Begin At Star Dust Hobby Shop

Walter Belz owner of Star Dust Hobby Shop starts a photo developing and printing class for youths with adults welcome. Teens are the target, and interested participants should leave name address and age at the shop. Belz a World War II Eighth Air Force photographer aims to offer a worthwhile activity for youths.

Star Dust Walter Belz Belz Eighth Air Force

Divorce actions filed in Cheyenne County court

Two petitions for divorce and one for annulment were filed in Cheyenne County District Court. Kathleen Ware sues Paul Ware for extreme cruelty with four children seeking custody. Nabor Gonzales sues Elaine Gonzales for cruelty seeking custody of three children. Beverly Filbeck seeks annulment of her marriage to Clebern Filbeck on grounds groom was married, with custody over two children. A correction states Leta Shepard, not her husband, was awarded custody of four children in a recent case.

Cheyenne County Kathleen L. Ware Paul K. Ware Nabor Gonzales Elaine Gonzales Beverly C. Filbeck Beverly C. Filbeck Is Asking the District Court Clebern A. Filbeck District Court Leta Shepard

Luncheon Sandwich Idea With Fresh Fruit Fillings

A cluster of seedless grapes a pear half or apple wedges brighten a luncheon sandwich. The fruit pairs with fillings of ham chicken or cheese for a tasty balance.

Zesto Shop Re opens For Business Saturday

The Zesto Shop resumes operations Saturday after a 45 day holiday closing. Owner Wes Berry notes redecorating is complete and free coffee will be offered all day.

Zesto Wes Berry

4 H Members Sell Polio Peanuts in Sidney

Members of the Happy Homemakers 4 H Club will sell Peanuts for Polio in the Sidney business district all day. Receipts go to the county March of Dimes drive underway this month.

Happy Homemakers 4-H Club Sidney

Court Docket Names Multiple Admitted and Dismissed Pleadings

A list of individuals admitted and dismissed in a Sidney Sunol Kimball Potter and Gurley cases includes Peggy O Halloran Kim Montgomery Mrs George Pearson Karen Mann Mrs Kenneth Butts Billy John Gary Bowman Janice Youree Otto Raddatz Betty Durand Mrs Jerome Kaminski Ivan Holm Mrs Loomis Booth Mrs Don White Mrs Joe Kubes Mrs Arnold Thurow Mrs Harry Schumacher and numerous others. The record also shows dismissals for Mrs Edmond Smigel Bill Bevins Carl Benzel Mrs Lee Wells Mrs Gerald Gates Mrs Kenneth Butts Mrs Clarence Bills Mrs Harold Williams Mrs Robert Krajeski Mrs Raymond Laaker Nels Johnson Donald Kahl Jr Mrs Pat Kennedy Mrs Douglas Howarth Mrs Herbert Johnson Mrs Joe Schwartz Mrs Nellie Egging and Mrs James Troidl Ogallala Marlene Davison.

Sidney Peggy O'Halloran Kim Montgomery George Pearson Karen Mann Kenneth Butts Billy John Gary Bowman Janice Youree Otto Raddatz Betty Durand Jerome Kaminski Ivan Holm Sunol Loomis Booth Kimball Don White Potter Joe Kubes Dalton Arnold Thurow Gurley Harry Schumach Edmond Smigel Bill Bevins Carl Benzel Lee Wells Gerald Gates Clarence Bills Harold Williams Robert Krajeski Raymond Laaker Nels Johnson Donald Kahl ,Jr Pat Kennedy Douglas Howarth Herbert Johnson Joe Schwartz Nellie Egging James Troidl Ogallala Marlene Davison

Look Who's Here: Charles David Walgren

Mr and Mrs Robert Walgren of 507 A Street Lincoln are parents of a son Charles David born Tuesday Jan 1 at St Elizabeth Hospital weighing seven pounds one ounce Grandparents are Dr and Mrs QO E Walgren of Platte Center Neb and Mr and Mrs Sam F Irwin of Sidney

Charles David Walgren Robert Walgren Lincoln Charles David St. Elizabeth Hospital QO. E. Walgren Platte Center Neb Sam F. Irwin Sidney

Birth of Jeffrey James OConnell at Memorial Hospital

Jeffrey James OConnell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas OConnell, born Tuesday January 8 at Memorial Hospital. Weighs nine pounds 314 ounces. Siblings are John six, Margaret Ann five, Tommy four, Catherine two. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Stack of North Platte and Mrs. Thomas B. OConnell of Sidney.

Jeffrey James O'Connell Thomas O'Connell Jeffrey James Memorial Hospital John Margaret Ann Tommy Catherine John Stack North Platte Thomas B. O’connell Sidney

Brownie Troop 53 Elects Officers at East Ward School

Brownie Troop 53 held a meeting in the East Ward School auditorium. Officers for the next three months were elected: Dorothy Connor president, Linda Cole vice president, Judy Johnson secretary, and Sheryl McDonald treasurer. Judy Johnson reported.

Brownie Troop East Ward School Dorothy Connor Linda Cole Judy Johnson Sheryl McDonald

Golden Gals 4 H Club Holds Second Meeting

The Golden Gals 4 H Club of Sidney met January 5 at the Keith Deaver home. Roll call showed one absence. Project manuals were distributed. Secretary's report was read with one correction. Skirt and Blouse members studied fabrics under leader Mrs. Irwin. Godd Lighting project members studied problem one under assistant Birdie Irwin. Lunch was served by Mrs. Deaver and Joy Farnsworth.

Golden Gals

Brownie Troop 44 Holds Thursday Meeting

Brownie Troop 44 met Thursday afternoon January 10 at Mrs. Don Porter’s home. All nine members attended and spent the time working on Brownie songs. Cupcakes were provided by Linda Mitchell. Barbara Miller, reporter.

Brownie Troop Don Porter Linda Mitchell Barbara Miller

Bridge Club Hosts and Honors Recap at City Venues

Mrs E W Schulte hosted a 7 pm dinner for the Wednesday Bridge Club at Town and Country Cafe with Mrs W E Gehrig Sr winning high and Mrs E D Worden second high. Mrs Worden to host Jan 23.

E. W. Schulte Town and Country Cafe W. E. Gehrig Sr E. D. Worden Bernice Kelley

Merry Mix Club hosts New Year card gathering

Merry Mix Club plus five guests met at Mrs. Carl Ziegler's home Wednesday. Decorations featured a New Year theme with tiny calendar dolls. Honors went to Mrs. L. M. Sharp, Mrs. W. D. Powell and Mrs. Clyde Johnson. guest prizes to Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Sluman. Hostess for Jan. 23 will be Mrs. Henry Baeckel.

Merry Mix Merry Mix Club S. C. Rabb L. W. Sluman Bryce Wilson John Cook Vern Anthony Carl Ziegler L. M. Sharp W. D. Powell

Newcomers Couples Bridge Prizes Won At Lyddon Home

Newcomers Couples Bridge Club met last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Lyddon. Two tables played with prizes to Mrs. Gerald Dow high and traveling, John Higgins second high, and Gerald Dow low. Jan. 24 meeting will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Max Payne.

A. E. Atkins Charles McIver D. F. Rogers Fritz Nagel McIver Joie Club L. L. Pippitt B. H. Grimm Weldon Stewart Don Jorgerison Roland Biggs George Taylor William Lyddon Gerald Dow John Higgins Max Payne

GM Pinochie Club Holds Meeting at Kahler Home

Mrs. Carl Davis and Mrs. Jim Schimka were guests at the GM Pinochie Club meeting hosted by Mrs. Elia Kahler. Prizes went to Mrs. William Frederickson high, Mrs. Freida Harris low, and Mrs. Davis traveling. Mrs. D. B. Phelps will host the Jan. 23 gathering.

GM Pinochie Club Carl Davis Jim Schimka Elia Kahler William Frederickson Freida Harris Low Davis D. B. Phelps

We Nine Weill Known We Nine Bridge Club Meeting

Mrs W E Henke hosted the We Nine Bridge Club and guest Mrs Rae Jones at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Two tables played with honors going to Mrs H P Craig Mrs J R Miller and Mrs Arnold Westerhoff. The January 23 meeting will be at Mrs Miller's home.

We Nine W. E. Henke Bridge Club Rae Jones H P Craig J R. Miller Arnold Westerhoff Miller

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Belieu Mrs. ‘Gracey Beaux VFW Hall Star Singing Boys of Mrs. Beck H. H. Garden Club Alpha Iota Chapter Sally Lowe Duis St. Patrick's Parent Teacher Guild Dorcas Valley Vew Extension Club Ohio Women's Club O.E.S Don Gillam William Carter Lodgepole Ala Mrs. Mueller 4-H Claron Mann Elmer Haines Herbert Edwards Don Himes David Neubauer Vern Anderson Contract Club A. S. Hardy Clara McNish J. R. Taylor
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