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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1955
Page
6
Lodgepole residents Mr and Mrs Morris Jessen announce the engagement of their daughter Ruby to John Hippen son of Mr and Mrs Harm Hippen both of Lodgepole. The couple plans a February wedding.
The Rebekahs installed new officers at a Wednesday lodge meeting with 40 members present. Esther Henderson is noble grand and Celestia Kauffman of Cozad is honored as assembly vice president. Reservations for a Feb 2 banquet at Fisher Cafe are available by calling 3060 or 5626.
Mrs Carl Smith and Mrs Hurst Pittam demonstrated a broiler meal at Suzette Extension Club meeting. Nine members attended, hostess was Mrs Smith, no guests. Next gathering set for Feb 16 at Mrs Joe Gerler's home.
The Merry Mix Bridge Club met at Mrs. E. L. Hoover’s home with Mrs. L. E. Wamsley as a guest. Wamsley received a gift. Prizes went to Mrs. Carl Ziegler high, Mrs. Hoover second, and Mrs. W. D. Powell traveling. Next meeting set with Mrs Clyde Johnson on February 6.
Past Presidents of the Legion Auxiliary gathered Monday evening at Mrs Wayne Ayers home with co host Mrs Myra Hester. A short business session approved fundraising plans and methods. Lunch was served by the hostess. The next meeting is scheduled for March 21.
The Xi Iota Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority met at Mrs. H. Grimms home after a brief business session. The group spent the remainder of the evening playing cards with Mrs. Neal Atkins earning high score and Mrs. Ross Barker winning Yoosas. The next meeting is set for February 1.
The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club met at the home of Mrs. Merrit on January 19 with guest Mrs. Francis Hruska. Foster Cook won high honors, Bertram O’Connor was second, and Jewel O’Connell was low. The next meeting will be February 2 at Mrs. Connell’s.
Cheyenne County Extension Club Council met in City Auditorium with Mrs. Esther Swanson presiding. Committee list covers Home Demonstration Week, County Fair, Junior Girls Tea, Achievement, Citizenship, Reading Leaders, Music Leaders, First Aid, Reports, and Historian, plus a Hospital pledge update and plans for a five year subject matter study on Foods. Part II Broiler Meal demonstrations set for January into February with group sites and meeting times announced.
Cheyenne County Rural Youth raised yearly dues to 2.25 dollars at a City Auditorium meeting attended by about 40 members. They discussed the Midwinter Institute in Norfolk February 4 5 with a 10 dollar registration. A bicycle safety day is planned for Saturday at the junior high with Scotch life provided. Karen Miller was chosen to attend the March Family Life Workshop. The March of Dimes Teenage Ball led to thanks for local sponsors and a post meeting lunch.
Mr and Mrs Leo Kreiger visited Denver briefly. Mrs B E Runge Doris and Glenn attended the stock show in Denver on Wednesday and Thursday saw Ralph and Lester Runge at tending the stock show. Mrs Fred George was called to Denver by the death of her brother in law. In Lodgepole Mr and Mrs Harry Lee entertained for Mr and Mrs Elmer Phelps and family Margie Phelps of Crawford and A 3/c Glenn Fraass. A 3/c Glenn Fraas left for Tuscon Arizona. Carolyn Binneman stayed overnight in the Harry Lee home. Expected back from North Platte are Mrs Rob Irwin Mrs Cliff Webster of Dalton Mrs Jess Higgins of Gurley Lester Theis of Lodgepole and Gene Lienemann after attending a 4 H workers training in North Platte. Mr and Mrs Leonard Fine returned from a trip to Los Angeles. Elmer Haines Fox Theatre manager returned from Lincoln. Mrs Anna Brandert visiting in the Aurich home. At a quiet ceremony Rev C B Johnson united Ina Southard of Sidney and Rev S V Morgan of McCook in marriage. A small reception followed at the church.
The Walther League of St Pauls Lutheran Church met last evening for a social gathering. Rev Henry Dorn conducted scripture and prayer. A group discussion covered the topic My Overseas Witness. Members enjoyed games and a lunch served by Carol Henderson, Erline Henderson and Jerry Haupt.
Lee Sluman at McCormick Farm Equipment Store invites customers to view the new 1955 model International refrigerators and freezers. The display promises stylish appliances for home kitchens and farm use.
Byron Lopp, Denver human relations expert, spoke at Sidney High School Auditorium to a packed PTA audience. In his third Sidney appearance he urged mothers, wives, and sweethearts to refine home discipline, model behavior, and avoid criticizing children or teachers. He emphasized understanding, tolerance, and self-checking before criticising others, and left parents seeking further guidance after a Q and A session.
A post nuptial shower honored newly wed Mrs Ed Kieselhorst this week. Hostesses Mrs W B Swenson, assisted by Mrs Margaret Sterling, Bernie Feik and Arline Henine, welcomed twenty guests who shared social time. The honoree received a gift as the evening closed. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.
Mr and Mrs James E Fisher announce daughter Heather Gay born January 16 at 8 40 p m weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces sister Elaine Kay 20 months old. Mr and Mrs Lloyd E Nielsen announce first child Dennis James born January 16 at 6 41 a m weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces. Jr and Mrs Stanley Spaeth announce son Stanley Franklin born January 15 at 12 42 a m weighing 6 pounds 6 ounces. Mr and Mrs Alvin H Bruns announce son Danny Steven born January 12 at 9 53 a m weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce. Siblings Deanna Sarah age 3. Grandparents listed for each family.
The Wright brothers built not only the first airplane but also a calculating machine, a home telegraph, a typewriter, balloon tires, a printing press and numerous bicycle models, illustrating their wide engineering range.
Admitted at Taylor Hospital are Sidney Mrs Sam Cantrell Michael Colerick John Brehm Mary Lou Payne Mrs Larry Clinton and Mrs Joe Johnson. Discharged at SOD are Mrs Kenneth Schutt Mrs Stanley Spaeth Verne Sharman Mrs Lloyd Neilson Christopher Dwyer and Mrs Sam Cantrell. At Sidney Hospital Vernon Margheim Patricia Kruse Mrs Deline Vestal Mrs Don DePriest Dwight Anderson and Mrs Frank Oliverius are listed as admitted.
K. Fred Schnell of Scottsbluff faced an insufficient funds warrant in County Court after a speeding conviction last fall. He paid a $10 fine plus costs with a $14 check that bank officials deemed invalid, prompting officials to file the warrant and notify Schnell in Scottsbluff.
The St. Martha's Guild of the Episcopal Church met January 13 in the parish hall with Mrs. L L Pippitt presiding. Hostesses were Mrs. Jack Wise and Mrs. Wayne Loch. Plans for the Federal Land Bank Dinner to be served by the guild were discussed by Mrs. O J Weymouth. The dinner will be January 27 in the city auditorium.
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