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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1961
Page
3
M ke Heaton of Sidney, a senior at Kearney State Teachers College, was elected chancellor of Phi Tau fraternity. The item also notes various local social visits, travels, and guests from Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming, including mining tours and regional events.
Jody Krueger hosted the Jan. 11 Sub Deb Club meeting where members planned a bake sale to fund the annual Sweetheart dance. Mrs. Cook demonstrated make-up as a program feature, with the next meeting set for Jan. 25 at Helen Jorgenson's home.
Parents Advisory Board of Sidney High School met Wednesday afternoon at the junior high with Les Landmesser presiding. Members discussed advisability of curtailing student activity loads but made no decision. Principal Tom Jones reported two hour semester exams this year. Next meeting set for February 8.
Judye Ziegler presided at Sunday evening MYF meeting and announced the group had finished paying their share of the public address system cost. The Senior Luther League invited the MYF to a beatnik costume party on Jan 22. The group kept 5:30 pm meeting that day and will join Luther League later. Marilyn Maley presented a lesson on Early Leaders of Protestantism to 19 members. George Wheat sponsored. Next week’s lesson on the Quaker Movement will be given by David Heizer and Walter Griffiths.
Engagement of Miss Sheila Kay Bradshaw and James Lee Miller is announced. Bradshaw is daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Bradshaw and the late Harold Bradshaw of Gurley. Miller is son of Mr and Mrs Robert L Miller of Lodgepole. Bradshaw studied at North Platte Beauty Academy and works at Bettys Beauty Room. Miller attends Scottsbluff Junior College. No definite marriage plans yet.
Mrs. Herbert Rabe was elected president of the Sidney Garden Club at a Tuesday afternoon meeting hosted by Mrs. George Young. Officers include Mrs. Ed Lipke as vice president Florence Linton as secretary and Mrs. Clarence Strandberg as treasurer.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Harris celebrate 25 years with an open house at their Dalton area farm home ten miles west on Sunday January 22 from 2 to 5 pm. They have three children Phyllis now Mrs Clyde Backlund Denver Gary working locally and Janet a Dalton High sophomore.
Ten senior members of the Sidney Squadron of Civil Air Patrol and one cadet flew to Lincoln for the Nebraska Wing annual conference at the Capitol Hotel. The event featured remarks by State Aeronautics Director Jack Obbink and U S District Attorney William C Spire.
H R Montgomery was honored for 35 years with North Western Bell as a cable sectionman during a dinner dance at Sidney Country Club. Gene Argabright led ceremonies. Ray Besse presented the 35 year pin. Lloyd Spencer presented a gift from 71 attendees. guests came from Sidney Kimball and North Platte.
The American Legion oratorical contest at Potter is set for Tuesday January 17 at 7 30 p m in the Legion Hall. Participants include Danny Knight Kay Erickson Ruth Lee David Reetz Georgia Sullivan Marilyn Wills and LaNita Studnicka with speeches on the U S Constitution. Judges are J H McNish Jack Knicely and P J Heaton Sr. The winner will represent the Potter Post at the district contest in Potter on Sunday February 26.
Mrs. George Fleming returned from Lincoln after two weeks with Senator Fleming attending Governor Morrison’s inauguration. The couple joined by sons Phillip and Glenn took part in the grand march and a governor’s mansion tea. She joined Uni cameral and Legislature Ladies clubs and plans a February 13 luncheon at the mansion. They cannot attend the President’s inauguration due to legislative sessions.
At the annual United Church Women meeting held Thursday at First Christian Church, Mrs. Florence Linton chaired as retiring president. Elected: Mrs. Duane Martin president, Mrs. J. W. Vaughn first vice president, Mrs. Loren Becker second vice president. Committees: Mrs. Frieda Widstrand missions, Mrs. Linton social relations, Mrs. Ron Baker world relations, Mrs. Ron Krueger public relations, Mrs. Lee Gain churchwoman. Hold-overs: Mrs. Les Couch secretary and Mrs. Ken McMillen treasurer. RL Townsend installed them. Annual reports given. event closed with coffee by hostess church.
One of the first suspension bridges in the world was built in 1826 over the Menai Strait near Caernarvon in North Wales and remains in service today.
Mr and Mrs Ted Simpson announce the birth of son Michael Jon born at Memorial Hospital on Tuesday January 10 at 5 46 PM. Weight and other details are unavailable. Grandparents listed include Mr and Mrs James E Skrdlant and Mr and Mrs Joe A Ofve., great grandparents are Mr and Mrs J O Munson of Caldwell Idaho and Mrs Nellie Egesing of Sidney.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Madden announce the birth of a son named Danny Jay born at Memorial Hospital at 9 24 a m on Monday January 9 weighing six pounds one ounce Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Henry Wickman of S O D and Mr and Mrs Edson Madden of Lorenzo Great grandmother is Mrs Henry Wickman Sr of Sterling
Michelle Marie Camargo, daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Camargo of Kimball, was born Tuesday January 10 at 1 01 pm in Memorial Hospital weighing five pounds fifteen ounces. Siblings Debra Denise Monica Elizabeth Michael Steven Laura Renee and relatives Manuel Perez and Jesus Camargo are listed with a Newton Kansas great grandmother Mrs Marie Rodriguez.
Mr and Mrs Bob Nightengale announce the birth of daughter Dorothy Marcella on Wednesday January 11 at 12 15 am in Memorial Hospital pending details. She weighed six pounds 12 14 ounces and joins Earl Nightengale and Carl Farmer Sr. of Sidney. Great grandmothers are Mrs Emma Nightengale of Sidney and Mrs Isabelle Delve of Denver.
Jerome Stephen Frei is welcomed by his parents Mr and Mrs Alvin Frei of Potter. He was born Wednesday January 11 at 4 11 am in Memorial Hospital weighing ten pounds. He has siblings John Joseph Janice James and Jason. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Leo Wolff and Mrs Marie Frei all of Sidney.
Robert Leroy Lockwood was born Wednesday January 11 at 1 49 p m in Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds 24 4 ounces. He has a two year older brother Melvin. Grandparents are Leroy Lockwood of Longmont Colorado and Bob Zander of Fayetteville Arkansas. Great grandparents are Max Engler of Mackson Michigan and O A Zander of Three Rivers Michigan.
Helen Irene Houser, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Houser, was born Wednesday January Hy at 4 18 p m in Memorial Hospital weighing five pounds two ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J W Houser of Lodgepole and Mrs Laury Schwartz of Lyons Oregon.
Mr and Mrs Lonnie Hancock announce the birth of their son Carl Wayne born Wednesday January 11 at 8 13 pm at Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds 10 14 ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joe Cabello of Broadwater and Mr and Mrs P A Hancock of Amarillo Texas Michael Dean is two years old
School lunch menu for Sidney includes daily items for Tuesday to Friday and the following Monday. Dishes feature barbequed wieners beef with noodles chili con carne macaroni and meat sauce and ham or chicken salads with sides such as mashed potatoes cabbage salad fruit and desserts. Milk is offered with meals.
Rebekah Past Noble Grands Club gathered Friday afternoon in the basement of the I O F Hall. Mrs Louis Grage was installed as vice president with eighteen members present. Hostesses were Mrs Floyd Hester Mrs Amy Bales and Mrs A R Tremain. Ray Averill won high score at canasta, Bart Taylor second high and George Burr low. Next meeting set for February 10 with Randall Grage and Averill as hostesses.
Gilbert Sorge was elected President of the Antique Car Club at a Sunday meeting attended by 21 members. Officers for the year include Bob Fischer as vice president Charles Laifler as secretary-treasurer and news reporter Garry Dobberstine as historian.
A community notice lists new births in Jan 14 for Mr. and Mrs. Larry Delinger and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Suedkum of Sterling. It also records numerous names connected to Sidney Sterling Kimball Dix Lodgepole Peetz and Chappell in a mixed list of dismissals and attendees.
A weekly calendar lists Monday through Thursday gatherings in Cheyenne County. Groups include Rotary, Toastmasters, Elks, Eastern Star Skeins ton, V F W Auxiliary, Delta Kappa Gamma, Xi Iota Exempl ar, BS S P Sorority, Masonic Lodge 73, Jobs Daughters, Rebekah Lodge, Kiwanis, Grade School PTA, Christian Women's Fellowship, St Martha's Guild, Presbyterian and Methodist circles, Lutheran Dorcas, St Pauls League and Royal Neighbors of America with officer practice times noted.
The Western Nebraska United Chambers of Commerce will hold its bi monthly meeting in Chadron on Thursday. Lincoln speaker Charles Chace tops the banquet at 6 30 pm in Assumption Arena. Fritz Weiso of Rushville will be installed as president. Directors meet 3 pm at the Elks Club. social hour 5 30 to 6 30 pm.
The Sidney Neighborhood Association of Girl Scouts met January 10 at East Ward School with 17 members present. Leaders received pamphlets Keep America Beautiful and Troops Questionnaire for Annual Council Meeting, discussed painting trash barrels, flags for six troops, and upcoming events including Mother’s March of Dimes and Girl Scout Week plans.
At the Kimball Country Club stockholders meeting a plan for converting from sand to grass greens and watered fairways was proposed. A test well near the seventh green indicated sufficient water for a irrigation system. Bruce Gilliland led the planning committee with an estimate of 23682 dollars for full installation and open reservoir, with annual maintenance about 7500 dollars.
Bridgeport Board of Education District 63 will offer 256000 in bonds for public bidding to secure the lowest rate. Only bid received was 4.3 percent. amortization at 4 percent when the issue was authorized. Bids and info will be mailed to qualified bond houses with a March 1 return deadline.
Bayard city council approved plans to combine and modernize the old jail and pump house behind the post office into a single building. The new facility will house the police department office an interrogation room and a cell for women prisoners.
The Alliance School Board empowered Supt of Schools L E Morrison to call in architects and set a meeting date to discuss adding four classrooms to Alliance Junior High School and to consider costs for a community building. The proposal, long debated by a citizens group led by Duane Worley, reemerged at the January board meeting.
The death rate among America policyholders of ordinary life insurance for 1960 is estimated at 6 per 1000 persons. This is slightly lower than 1959 and about one fifth lower than the rate over the past forty years.
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