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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1968
Page
5
The Rev. James Mueller and his wife moved to Madison South Carolina where he serves as pastor at Our Saviour Lutheran Church and the campus, officially installed January 14 with his parents from Sidney present. The Muellers previously led a colored mission in Norfolk Virginia for eight and a half years.
Community listings show events at Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club with a Pot Luck supper on Sunday January 21 at 6 PM at the clubhouse. The Trailblazers Antique Year Club meets at Vern Sprengle farm near Kripal's Garage for a 5 PM covered dish dinner. members bring dishes and their own service. Earlier and upcoming meetings include a Chamber of Commerce dinner January 22 at 6:30 PM NFC 7:30 PM at the 4-H Building, and other group activities through January 28 including Legion Auxiliary and District Legion Oratorical contest at Dalton Legion Hall.
The January 10 meeting at Mrs. D E Danielson's home included eight members. Debra Talic read the chapter on Using Tested Recipes and Patty Jo Blake presented an experiment on whether material type affects baking. Dena Ross served as reporter.
Mr. and Mrs. Ward H. Thayer of Eldora Iowa announce the birth of their son Allan Wayne Thayer weighing eight pounds three ounces born January 15 at Waterloo Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs Minnie May Thayer of Indianapolis and Mr and Mrs Allan Nelson of Potter with great grandparents Mr and Mrs John Van Housen of Sterling Colorado.
Army Private First Class Lavern D. Meier, 20, son of Daryl and Mrs. Mei er of Sidney Nebraska, serves as an armorer with Headquarters Troop 1st Squadron 4th Cavalry near Phu Loi Vietnam. Marine Sergeant Larry Borges of Dalton serves with Marine Attack Squadron 223 at Iwakuni Japan, as his squadron trains for air operations.
Cub scouts from DEN 4 PACK 82 and PACK 89 share a January meeting recap. Activities include a pledge of allegiance, roll call, skit planning, a telegraph sender project, a TV visit at Sidney Community TV Co, games and snacks, a living circle closing, and a flag ceremony. New denner Scott Hedglin and assistant Tim Heaton elected. Mum mified finger demo noted.
In the centennial edition Nebraska Women Through The Years Mrs George Fleming is listed as president of the Unicameral Club. The 51 wives of Nebraska legislators form the group the only one of its kind in the country. She will serve another year before her husband retires from the Unicameral.
Suzette Extension Club met at Susan Hahler’s home with seven members answering roll. Mrs. Paul Aude led the business and taught Functional Fabric Finishes. Kathryn Liljegren to host Feb 21. Lodgepole Homemakers met Jan 16 1968 at Mrs. Walter Dykman’s home with 14 members and one visitor. Mrs. Lewis Dughman joined. Dues collected for Pennies for Friendship. secret pals planned. next meeting Feb 20 with lessons on Functional Fabric Finishes and buying fruits and vegetables.
The First Christian Church group held its monthly supper meeting with hosts Lew Huddleston and Paul Sheaman. devotions were led by Mrs Huddleston and Mrs Wotan. Jim Bosley led the business session. Sheaman spoke on the Colorado Christian Home for Children which aids about 100 children yearly with 50 residents at a time, and plans were announced to sponsor one child.
Applications are available from Duane Nichols in the Cheyenne County junior high music department for the Kiwanis Stars Of Tomorrow auditions. The event is set for March 4 with auditions on February 19 and 20. Eligible participants are Cheyenne County students grades 1 through 12. Grand prize is a $50 savings bond plus a trophy, with first and second runner up receiving trophies.
Mrs. L. M. Clinton, director, spoke at the Sidney Lions Club lunch about the voluntary Early Bird program. Fifteen preschoolers are enrolled to prepare them for regular school. a Q A period followed. Dewey Larson of Potter Lions Club attended as a guest, with James Bosley as program chairman.
Linda Roper and James Unzicker wed in Berean Church with 40 guests. Ceremony showcased white and pink mums, organ music, and a lace organza gown. After reception, couple to Estes Park then Guadalajara Mexico, with both families included among out of town guests from Yuma Haxtun and Holyoke.
Newlyweds Mr and Mrs Calvin Corcoran live in Sidney after their Scottsbluff marriage and a wedding trip to Cheyenne Denver and Omaha. The bride Karen Coleman is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Coleman Mitchell. Groom son of Mr and Mrs Leo Corcoran St Edward.
The Jan. 17 Nu Tau Sigma meeting at Judy Weimer’s home had seven members and one guest LaVon Brett. A new constitution was discussed and adopted. Vietnam servicemen sent letters thanking the group for Christmas packages. The next meeting set for Jan. 31 at Elloise Dohse’s home will include officer elections.
The Sidney Telegraph advertises printing services at 830 IIth Ave offering business forms, letterheads, and related supplies for local businesses.
Educational Service Unit 19 board met in regular session with Wayne Peterson absent one member. Virginia Clinton outlined the Early Bird preschool program and the board voted to assist experimentally and conduct a survey on potential need for more classes. They noted the PER C proposal sent to Washington and planned temporary nurse aid for some schools and reading program help next summer.
Engaged couple Lynda Misegadis of Sunol and Lyle Johnson of Lincoln announce plans for an April wedding. Miss Misegadis, a 1965 Sunol High School graduate, attended Lincoln School of Commerce and worked in Washington, D C. Fiance Johnson, Bruning High School 1961 graduate, works as a barber in Lincoln.
The Lutheran Women's Missionary League Southern Nebraska District Executive Board met at Trinity Lutheran Church Lexington on January 16 with zone presidents counselors and Growth chairmen from fourteen zones present. Mrs Edwin Hahn District President welcomed the group and presided at the business session. Discussions focused on the 1968 Biannual Convention planned for North Platte this fall followed by a Christian Growth Committee feature. Attending were Mildred Sorge Sidney Cheyenne zone president Gurley and Herbert Shussler Potter Growth chairman St Pauls Potter.
P. J. Heaton Sr. of Sidney is appointed to represent the 19th Judicial District on the statewide nominating commission for the supreme court. The panel acts only if a justice dies or is incapacitated.
A Daimler Motor Company vehicle runs on Stuttgart streets marking an early horseless carriage. An 1497 German newspaper ad promotes the venture to gentry officers hunting and sport clubs and the general public.
The annual Mothers March of the March of Dimes will be held statewide on January 25 to raise funds to fight birth defects. Volunteers are asked to meet at Heaton and Heaton near the Court House by 6 PM in Sidney with projects expected to last about one hour. Volunteers may call Mrs. George Niekum for participation details.
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