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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1966
Page
12
uwell Hare, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Hare, has been admitted to DePaul Hospital in Cheyenne Wyoming for a knee injury.
Porter McGuiver Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars met in the Elks basement with Mrs. Victor Nelson presiding. New members Mrs. Francis Pritchard and Mrs. Amanda Rosenthal welcomed. January 29 and 30 Fremont Mid-Winter conference announced. Reports covered Christmas parties at the VA Hospital in Cheyenne and Memorial Rest Home. Reane reported coffee coupons and toy-strips donations for the National VFW Home. Wolf detailed the safety project at Sidney High School and driver education cards distributed. Lunch followed with Vetco played.
The Christian Women’s Fellowship met Tuesday morning with 13 members present. Plans were made to host a luncheon for Crop Improvement Days attendees on Jan 24 in Sidney. Communion was announced for shut-ins. World Day of Prayer will be at Light Memorial Presbyterian Church on Feb 25. Nomination committee member Billie Steel and study leader Dorman led sessions. The next meeting is Feb 15 with lunch at 12:15.
Miss Mary Katherine Weakley and Phillip Ervin Fleming wed at Faulds Chapel in Sterling Colorado in January. The ceremony featured a double ring rite officiated by Rev Darrell Davis with Mrs Wilson Fredling on organ. The couple will reside in Granby Colorado after graduation and prior education included Sterling High School and Kearney State Teachers College.
Chadron State College will sponsor Education 431 Child Psychology an off campus class in Sidney. The organizational meeting and first session are set for January 29 at 8 30 a.m. in the junior high school building. All interested are urged to attend.
Dr S R Rathbun of Sidney is among 300 physicians at the 12th annual General Practice Review at the University of Colorado Medical Center in Denver. The week long course runs Jan 17 to 22, featuring six medical fields and practical training. It is part of CU School of Medicine’s postgraduate education program, conducted by 67 faculty members in the Humphreys Postgraduate Center.
The State Liners Extension Club met January 12 at Mrs. Alvin Narjes home with Mrs. Edward Narjes and Mrs. Herb Hruska Jr. as host and conductor. Club goals for 1966 were established. The film Medical Self Help was shown and the lesson on the same subject was led by Mrs. Herb Hruska Jr.
Carl J. Kurz and his wife celebrate 25 years of marriage on Jan 29. They wed at St Patrick's Catholic Church in Sidney and live on a farm southwest of Sidney. They have four children Marilyn McMillen of Sidney, Geraldine Thorstensen of Fergus Falls, Barbara and Gary at home. An open house will be held at their farm Jan 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. Friends and relatives invited.
The Senior Luther League of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney met Sunday with 15 members and two sponsors. They set Youth Sunday for Jan 30 and planned to have teens conduct the full service including the sermon and music. Members invite teenagers and adults from all congregations to attend Youth Sunday or any service.
The Union Pacific Junior Oldtimers Club 35 celebrated its 11th anniversary on Saturday January 15 with a smorgasbord dinner and dance at Yendis Cafe Sidney. Forty three members and guests attended. Charles Grigsby led the ceremony. Honorees were Mr. and Mrs. Vonnie Bunde and Mr. and Mrs. John Crawford of Cheyenne Wyoming. A Union Pacific film Golden Gate Empire was shown. Prizes of floral arrangements decorated tables and were awarded to Harold Beveridge Elmer McKinley Mrs Rhea McHenry Ron Hyde Mrs Sophie Crawford and Mrs Claire Hoven.
James G. Morris Sr. 65, of Sidney, died shortly before noon Tuesday at St. Joseph Missouri after a lingering illness. His sons Gene Morris and James Morris Jr. left Sidney to attend the funeral. The body will lie in state at John Rupp Funeral Home in St. Joseph until funeral rites, likely Friday.
Miss Peggy Miller daughter of Mrs Betty J Miller is accepted for stewardess training by Frontier Airlines. She began her month long training on Monday in Denver. A 1964 Sidney High School graduate, she has worked in Sidney since graduation.
Quick notice styled want ad urging readers to place a classified advertisement by calling 254-5555. Emphasizes speed and easy placement for ghosted items or services. Contains a single contact number and no additional details.
Coleen Christ, a Rotary Exchange student in Australia, writes from Carmen Court Surfer's Paradise Queensland. Host family is Mr and Mrs Jack Hutchins with Pauline 17 and Anthony 24 who is engaged and works in Brisbane. Coleen mentions the Tom Nolans, formerly of Sidney, now in Brisbane after being transferred by Marathon Oil.
Mrs Dean Larabee was honored Sunday evening January 16 at the home of Mrs Robert Sterkel sister of the bride. She received bridal shower gifts while Mrs Bob Schilz and Mrs Stan Larabee won prizes in the games. After gifts were opened refreshments were served.
Miss Ramona Schreivogel was honored Tuesday afternoon with a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Alvin Hedges. Guests included Mrs. Don Sabin Mrs. Leslie Sweet Mrs. Terry Nelson and many others. The centerpiece featured a bride motif and pink refreshments aligned with the bride’s color.
Frontier Airlines manager Dale Kindred spoke on Air Safety to 23 members and two guests at the Sidney Kiwanis Club meeting. Neil Allison led the business session while Lew Wilson coordinated the program. Letters from servicemen awaiting Christmas parcels were read and the club voted $15 for a television for Jerry Krueger.
Sidney’s Duplicate Bridge met Friday evening at 7:30 in the Marathon building with four tables in play. Fractional points were awarded to Mrs. Elizabeth Gilli land and Mrs. James Keating first, Mrs. J. B. Ruttner and Mrs. Bill Yester second, and Mrs. Fred George and Mrs. Ross Barker third. The next meeting, Friday, Jan. 21 will be a master point night. All bridge players are welcome to attend.
Kim Peters Phil Herrara and Phil Appelhans met in the Belden home January 13 for their Patrol meeting Brett Belden acted as Patrol Leader They studied Morse Code and closed with the Secret Laws and Living Circle Scribe Phil Appelhans.
Den 3 Pack 82 meets January 17 at Mrs Paul Sullivan home with Den Mother Blanche Humphrey and Den Chief Robbie Robinson and eight boys present. Visitors Randy Humphrey and family. Flag ceremony led by Russell. Songs Curbs are Fair and Do we Like cutting. Next meeting January 31 at Wesley Welton's. note intentions for window during Cub Scout week.
Two Dix High School seniors receive top honors. Susan Southard wins a one year Regent's scholarship to the University of Nebraska. Gary Gustafson is named a competitive alternate candidate for nomination to the Military Academy at West Point based on his high school record and Civil Service exam performance.
Mrs Ralph W Hill chair of the State Mothers Committee in Lincoln announced that Nebraska nominations for State Mother of the Year must reach her by March 1. Winners will be honored with certificates near Mother's Day at a ceremony.
Hilltop Homemakers Extension club met January 17 at Bros. T407 with Mrs Wm Hradecky and Mrs Ted Chi as hostesses. Mrs Dale Lindholm led the study Lets Limber up Physically Mentally and Spiritually. Next meeting February 14 at Erks T407 will present Surrounded by poisons with Mrs Cyril Williams and Mrs Dale Lindholm. Cards will be sent to names from Mr Dale Chambers office and a gift was given to Mrs Ted Ohi who is moving away with Mrs Earl Schultz.
Kathy Hesse of Shickley, a Beatrice and Sidney area student, has been named president of Gamma Phi Beta at Kearney State College. Other officers elected for the start of the second semester include Carol Sederburg, Nancy Wilson, Doris McConville, Dixie Denman, Jane Landmesser, Sue Zikmund, Betty Jo Gillespie, Cheryl Mintken, and Kristi Cottrell, holding roles from vice-president to social and scholarship chairs.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Dorman celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a family gathering at their home Sunday afternoon They were wed Jan 22 1941 at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J C Jorgensen northeast of Sidney The Dormans have three sons and three daughters plus four grandchildren Present will be all except Robert and John with sons Richard Fannie Stull of Potter and David of Omaha and daughters Laura Lee Chapman of Sidney Ruth a University of Nebraska student in Lincoln and others including Kassell Germany and San Diego military assignments and city ties mentioned
Kathleen Thompson of Dalton and Jack LeRoy Watts of Sidney wed in a Jan 15 ceremony at St Marys Church Dalton. The double ring service at 11 am was officiated by Rev. Father Cletus Semper with organist Ann Van Anne and soloist Betty Weed. Attendants included Cindy Thompson and Cornelia Thompson as sisters of the bride, Elizabeth Thompson as flower girl, Neal Thompson Jr as ring bearer. Phil Watts served as best man with Terry Jones as groomsman and ushers Tim Colling Rod Hradecky. The bride wore an organza lace gown with pearl and sequin embroidery, bridesmaids in red velvet dresses. reception followed at the church. The couple will reside at 1441 12th Street Sidney after a Colorado trip. The bride and groom graduated from local high schools and work in Sidney and nearby. A rehearsal luncheon preceded the wedding.
The National Farm Organization holds an informational meeting in Dalton at 7 30 p m with wives welcome and refreshments. Duplicate Bridge gathers Jan 21 at 7 30 p m in Marathon building conference room via east door. Shrine Club dinner Jan 23 at Masonic Temple Sidney with a 6 30 p m covered dish. Sidney Women meet Jan 24 at 6 30 p m Fort Sidney Motor Hotel with guest speaker Opal Brown urging member attendance.
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