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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1961
Page
7
Local society items include invitations to the Inauguration of President-elect John F Kennedy in Washington on Jan 20 and related events. Guests visit Sidney and Kearney, with reports on hospitality at the Gerber and Cruise homes.
Karen Simeens of Sidney High School and Judy Dress of St. Patrick’s Academy were named school Homemakers of Tomorrow for 1961. They achieved the highest scores on the written home making knowledge exam and advance as state finalists with a chance at scholarships and an expense-paid educational tour.
Miss Patricia Behm and Robert Bauerkemper wed at St Patrick's Church with 125 guests. The ceremony featured lavender lavender decor, organist Helen Spencer, and a floral lavender theme. The bride wore a peau de soie gown with lace bodice and cathedral train, carried a white carnation bouquet with an orchid. The reception followed in the church basement.
Mrs. Talich and Mrs. Lord Talib were installed as Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron of Chapter 108, Order of the Eastern Star, in ceremonies at Masonic Temple. Grand representatives and officials from Nebraska, Indiana, and Tennessee attended. Special music, corsages, and farewell addresses followed as 130 guests from surrounding towns observed the event.
David W. Young was unanimously elected president of the Sidney Country Club for 1961 at the annual stockholders meeting. Tom Kokjer was elected vice president, Ed Swanson re-elected secretary, and three-year board members named L A Lindstrom, Mrs Dave Olinger and Kermit Moore. Holdover directors include Mrs Robert Clark, Tom O Connell, Dr Lloyd O Halferan, Carl Schmidt, Richard Smith and Hollis Peratt.
Intermediate Methodist Youth Fellowship met at First Methodist Church led by President Ellen Olsen. Fifteen members attended as David Cox reported on the new Methodist College in Alaska. Symbols of the Church was the study topic and teams gathered as many symbols as possible. Group singing with Katty Spearow closed the meeting with plans for a party in January and a multiweek study continuation.
The Silver Belles and Beaux Square Dance Club awarded diplomas Wednesday to new class members. Virg Knackstedt officiated with guests from Lisco and Potter. A special dance is planned for Saturday January 21 at 8 p.m. in the VFW Hall with Bob Graham of Phoenix as master of ceremonies. Admission is $2 per couple. Hosts included Jim Thompson Leland Mann and LaVern Collins of Julesburg. The ivory billed woodpecker is noted as the rare North American bird.
The BPO Does installed its 1961 officers during a Monday evening meeting and public ceremony. Officers include President Mrs Lawrence Brachtenbach and Deputy Supreme President Mrs D C Jelinek. guest speaker was Frank Mattoon with Elks Exalted Ruler Mrs Charles Lafler performing. A turkey dinner followed with hostesses listed.
The Christianaires musical group from Denver will lead the 11 o'clock service at the Assembly of God Church. The public is invited to attend as the group visits Denver area churches. Rev. Clinton Thompson leads the church at 1545 King St.
Frank Welch Lodge 75 announces a public installation Tuesday January 17 at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Neal Atkins will be worshipful master with a full slate including wardens, treasurer, secretary and other officers. Installing officer is W Brother Austin Whitmire and installing marshal W Brother Marius Christensen. Retiring worshipful master Earl W. Schultz. Refreshments follow.
The Sue R. Spencer DAR Genealogical Library operates in the Alliance Public Library building at Fourth St and Laramie Ave. Miss Nina E Nation chairs. Hours are 2 to 5 30 and 7 09 p.m. weekdays. Free access for genealogical research with appointment recommended for assistance. Donors are credited on bookplates.
Walter Pawlewski of North Platte and Clara Barbara Tadaszyk of Caseyvill receive a marriage license, as do I. Robert Bauerkemper of Sidney and Patricia Ann Behm of Sidney, per county records.
Cub Scout Den 5 Pack 90 and Pack 99 Den 5 met Tuesday January 10 at South Ward School. They made a cow from a paper sack and colored paper. Rodney Oliverius provided treats. Den Mother Mrs Oliverius and Assistant Den Mother Mrs Empson assisted. George Hartman reported.
Miss Lovena Helsel and Dale Joe Dodds wed in Mehama Oregon Presbyterian Church with Rev Benjamin Bollman officiating. Attendants included Beverly Helsel and Cathy Music as bridesmaids, Lloyd Castner as best man, and a reception featuring a four tier cake. The couple will reside near Oregon College of Education while the bride studies elementary education.
Rebekah Kensington met Wednesday afternoon in the 10 OF Hall basement with Mrs W W Schulz presiding. Twenty members answered roll call. New officers are Mrs Ed Lipke president Mrs Amy Bales secretary and Mrs A R Tremain treasurer. Refreshments were served by Mrs Glenn Moore Mrs Paul Randall and Mrs Oren Cox. Canasta entertainment crowned high score for Mrs Bart Taylor second for Mrs Lipka and low for Mrs Laura Reed. Lunch committee names drawn: Mrs Belle Mann, Mrs Leslie Sabin and Mrs Avin Davis.
The Baptist Brotherhood of Calvary Baptist Church held its January session Tuesday night. The Jubilee Advance program featured by Jack Goostree Sidney Holloway and Rev Andy Hornbaker highlighted evangelism training and stewardship. 1961 officers were named: Goostree president Prather vice president Starr secretary Smith Christian Witness leader Cochran Royal Ambassador leader Billingsley world mission leader Jones stewardship leader.
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