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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1968
Page
2
Around The Town notes Mr and Mrs Jim Payne marked their 25th anniversary with a Sunday dinner at the Country Club joined by Mr and Mrs Gerald Matzke and Mr and Mrs Ralph Cox. The Payne family hosted the evening.
Lodgepole Valley Barracks No. 2448 and Auxiliary attended the District Seven gathering Sunday at the 100F Hall in Ger ing. Leaders from Nile Valley Scottsbluff Kimball County Lodgepole Valley Box Butte Morrill Sheridan and others numbered 71 attendees with special guests Emanuel Nordin and Mrs Nordin.
Beginning square dancing lessons begin in this area. The Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club sponsors with Mal Minshall as caller and instructor. Jump in Jan 24 at 7:30 PM. call 254-9321 or 254-4701 for details. Modern western square dancing aims to be inexpensive and fun for all.
Daily lunch offerings list for Sidney Public School from Tuesday January 23 to Monday January 29 1968 with meals including baked wieners ham and cheese soup creamed turkey tuna casserole spaghetti and more plus milk to drink and fruit desserts. Menu subject to change.
Lodgepole High School senior Denise Kreider has been designated a full member of McCall's Teen Fashion Board after nomination by her Home Economics teacher Mrs. Martha Thoelcke. She met all standards and answered a department questionnaire to win the honor, and will receive a membership card award pin and certificate.
Janet Ziebell of Lexington becomes Mrs. Stewart Sorge in a double ring ceremony at Trinity Lutheran Church Lexington Miss The couple plans to reside in Glasgow Montana where Sorge is stationed with the Air Force The wedding featured white mums white carnations and candelabra with attendants from Ohio Colorado and Nebraska The bride wore a pear satin gown with lace train and veil The reception followed in the church social hall and a Black Hills trip was planned before settling in Glasgow Montana
Lodgepole High School selects Arthur Huff and Randall Hobson as Outstanding Teenagers of America 1967. Randall Hobson, senior and band leader, active in sports and drama, plans to attend Kearney State College. Arthur Huff, senior class leader and band president, holds multiple offices and honors in science, band, drama, and student government.
A weekly calendar lists dinners and meetings for the Chamber of Commerce NFC 4 H clubs January 22 27 with events at the National Guard Armory East Ward School Auditorium and Legion Hall including square dance class graduation with Mal Minshall as caller and an Old Timers Club covered dish dinner. District Legion Oratorical contest is set for January 28 in Dalton.
The Trailblazers Antique Car Club held a Sunday dinner meeting at Vern Sprengel’s farm with 14 members and two guests Mr and Mrs Hyde of Lodgepole. Bob Horst led the business session. Mrs Emil Weyerts reported on the Denver Club annual meeting. Attendees from Denver included several couples and Merlin Boehmer. A scrapbook group was appointed. The next meeting moves to the Weyerts home in Gurley on February 25 at 2 PM with a covered dish supper.
A Sidney Telegraph notice advertises printing services with pickup and fast delivery. Call 254 5555 to place an order and have work completed quickly.
The midwinter conference of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars meets Jan 27-28 in Washington DC at the Statler Hilton. Nebraska Auxiliary president Mrs Neal Craig hosts state and national officers for sessions evaluating progress and planning service records. Attendees tour the White House attend a Tomb of the Unknowns ceremony and a VFW Memorial Building reception with Nebraska lawmakers including Senators Curtis and Hruska and Representatives Martin and Denny.
The local DAV chapter met in the Legion Club and elected officers for the coming year. Reelected were John Clarkson commander Kenneth Tilghman senior vice commander Marion Whitaker junior vice commander John Bahr chaplain and Robert Wit adjutant. New officers are Keith Petijean treasurer and Francis Troid membership chairman. Next meeting set for Wednesday February 21.
Committees for the year at Memorial Hospital were announced by the board. Finance committee includes Gerald Matzke as chairman with Lewis Mehling and others. Building committee is led by Ray Cruise with several members. Professional committee is chaired by Jack H. Lowe with Elmer Ladine and others. A. J. Jorgenson serves as board chairman with Ray Cruise as vice chairman and Mrs. Frank Schwasnick as secretary. Medical staff appointments were announced last week.
Sidney Telegraph lists scratch pads available for business and home use at 839 11th Ave.
The Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service circles met to study Responsibility Of The Church In Changing Japan by Charles German. Circle One hosted by Mrs. Walter Cork with several guests. Circle Two at Mrs. Cliff Webster's, Circle Three at the church. Circle Four at Mrs. James Loaris. Circle Five at Mrs. Emma Tank. Circle Six at Mrs. Cliff Houck. Circle Seven at Mrs. Jesse King with multiple attendees. February meetings planned at various homes and churches.
Advance sale of Girl Scout cookies begins Thursday and runs through February 9 with delivery during Girl Scout Week March 11 15. Five varieties are sold in specially designed boxes. Proceeds fund camping activities camp sites and troop projects.
The January quarterly Home Extension board met in the 4-H building with nine members present. Plans include nominations for district offices, state convention in Chadron in June, leader trainings in Sidney, and a August County Fair chaired by Mrs. Leo Wolff Jr. Dues and Pennies for Friendship were discussed, with several club reports and upcoming lessons on fruit and vegetable buying, pest control, and electricity.
High school seniors planning to enter college this fall should apply for admission and determine eligibility for four Federal programs. The Education Office in Kansas City notes grants from $200 to $800 yearly for needy students, with about 2000 Nebraskan recipients this year.
Mr and Mrs John Windhusen of Friend Nebraska announce the arrival of a seven pound daughter Melanie Lea on January 11 She has a sister Lisa Michelle Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Theo Windhusen of Hooper Nebraska and Mrs Clifton Berry of Dalton Great grandparents are Mrs Amelia Berry and Charles Jobe of Dalton and Mrs Ruwe of Hooper
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