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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1959
Page
7
Around The Town reports multiple items from Sidney and nearby communities. Families travel to Denver and Phoenix for stock shows and winter plans, while births add new members to Barnhill Lager Weymouth Kealy Jelinek Gordon Kealy families. Hospitalization and visits span Cheyenne Omaha Greeley and Aurora with relatives noted.
Announcement from Mr and Mrs Howard Madden of Potter reveals the engagement of their daughter Betty Jean Madden to Gary Joe Reinhart, son of Mr and Mrs John Reinhart of Callaway. Both graduates of Potter High School, she attends Central Business College in Denver and he works at Juells Grain Co in Potter. No wedding date set.
Mrs Duane Moody was honored at a pink and blue baby shower hosted Wednesday by Mrs Ken McMillen and assisted by Mrs Spencer Cronk. Twelve guests played a party game with prizes won by Mrs Jerry Robbins and Mrs Larry Fritchley. Gifts included a bassinet decorated in pink.
Joplin reading plan discussed at PTA meetings across Central North and East Ward Schools. Admins Mel Everingham and Mrs. Tillotson announced expansion to Central North and East Ward with start next semester.
Boxes of clothing were packed for the Salvation Army at the Wednesday afternoon meeting of the Wesleyan Methodist Women's Missionary Society. The ladies met with Mrs. John Neal at the parsonage for devotional services led by Mrs. Allen Clark. A prayer and study meeting is planned for February 4 at Mrs. Clark's home.
On January 27 a meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary will discuss legislation and national security at the city auditorium. Members are asked to arrive at 7 p.m to sew carpet rags. The ALA executive board meets at 7 30 a.m and the regular meeting begins at 8 p.m. The American Legion will serve refreshments.
Beta Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority held a progressive dinner for members and their husbands with appetizers at the Melvin McCay home salad at Arven Reynolds main course at sea briegers and dessert at the ex Wolvin home. The group ended the evening with games. Beta Alpha's next meeting is a business session February 4 at the Wolvins.
Wesleyan Methodist Church announces Youth Week with a film on Haiti missions Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the chapel followed by a social hour at the parsonage. Rev Sydney Lloyd of Tryon Nebraska will speak during services Friday to Sunday January 30 to February 1 with special music by Mrs John Neal.
From the Panhandle Players circle, six of the twenty one Crucible cast members previously appeared in local productions. Notables include Sherri Bauman of Sidney High School as Mary Warren and Ken Anderson from Sidney High School as Hopkins. Others include Jim Godfrey in Time Out for Ginger as John Proctor, Rebecca Nurse played by Florence Gates, Judge Hawthorne by Bill Fankhauser, and Thomas Putnam by Charles Ham. The director Mrs. Joseph Harbison, a Panhandle organizer, leads a cast with several first time Panhandle appearances and five male roles yet to be filled.
Johnnie Hall, son of Rev David Hall of McPherson Kansas, travels with his parents in evangelistic meetings and sings in churches nationwide. He is currently in Sidney and appears nightly through January 25 at the Church of the Nazarene at 15th and Jackson with his parents who also sing. Rev Hall, a pastel artist, will perform chalk work during the services and Rev C W Baker invites all to attend.
Gamma Tau chapter held a social session Thursday evening at Mrs R H Wester's home. Mrs Robert Renner co hosted and 13 members attended. The gathering featured games and light activity.
Xi Rho Exemplars of Beta Sigma Phi hosted a bridge party at Mrs. Albert Sittner’s home. Mrs Q. Bryan received exemplar degree. committee led by Mrs Lee Stormberg and Mrs Burgett Peretz. High scores were Mrs Thomas Lenzen, Mrs Martin Grant, and Mrs Jerome Lenzen. Next meeting Feb 4 at Mrs Dale Norman’s home.
Mrs. Frank Klentz presented The Story and Picture for Thomas Wildey s anniversary during the Rebekah Lodge gathering at the 100 Hall. Noble Grand Mrs. C L Maddox led 38 members as the charter was draped for deceased member Lena Carlton. Lunch committee named for the event and future meeting.
Mrs. Maley hosted the Thursday Circle 4 meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church. Vice-chairman Mrs. Richard Maddox led the business session with 19 members and one guest present.
Louise Anne Downing daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Downing was honored Tuesday at a party by her parents to celebrate her third birthday Wednesday. Guests included Jan Zilmer Kathy Edwards Sandra Fedderson Barbara Linda Sieler Lana Jackson Gerry Lynn Bolding. Mike Hanneman could not attend. Games, stories, cake and ice cream followed as Louise Anne opened gifts.
Miss Alicia Basurto a foreign exchange teacher from Mexico City spoke at the Kiwanis Club Wednesday evening. Introduced by D. G. Hunt East Ward school principal and host Miss Basurto outlined steps of education in Mexico. Jack Dissmore and T. R. Tillotson led the program. Other guests included Rahl Nelson William Cooper Glenn Ackerson and Russ Lyngg of Scottsbluff Club. Twenty two members attended.
Thirty five members met for a covered dish supper at First Methodist Church social hall hosted by Mr and Mrs Hilbert Borcher and Mr and Mrs David Ells. Sheriff W W Schulz spoke on Civil Defense with a film by Lawrence Osborn. Mrs Ida Ahrens led the brief meeting. devotions by George Paris. Next meeting February 26.
The Busy Body 4 H Club held its first organizational meeting on January 12 at Karen Meier home. New member Marlene Fell joined. Officers elected: President Karen Meier Vice President Marlene Fell Secretary Linda Fleming Treasurer Paulette Klug News reporter Elverna Walker Music director Myra Nelson Social director Marilyn Paris. Leader Mrs Wilfred Nelson Assistant leader Mrs Daryl Meier. Projects chosen Dress Up Clothes Sewing Meal Planning III Food Preservation. Three girls named Junior Leaders Myra Nelson Paulette Klug Linda Fleming. Meeting opened with songs. next gathering at Myra Nelson home on February 2, Elverna Walker reporter.
Shrimp offer high quality protein and essential minerals while providing protective vitamins. This seafood is a popular staple in many households due to its nutritional benefits and versatile cooking options.
A Sunday session at First Methodist Church of Sidney from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. will train adult church workers in guiding seventh to ninth graders in the Northwest District. Rev. Townsend, Mae Sigler of Lincoln, and local Intermediate Youth Fellowship members will run and participate in planning, teaching, and evaluating a model youth lesson.
A going away coffee was hosted Wednesday morning at Mrs. Joseph Dunbar s home in Sidney to honor Mrs. John Austin who is moving from town. Guests included Mrs. Harbison Lowe Hume Walford Harvey Nation and Janssen.
St Ann's Study Club met January 15 at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Ben Barnhart with seven members present. The first chapter of the study club book was discussed with Mr Stanley Belieu as leader. The hostess served refreshments. The next meeting is scheduled for 7 30 p m February 19 at Mrs Belieu's home.
A sequence of local notices and upcoming activities for Friday January 23 through Thursday January 29. Listings include Civic Music Association events at Fort Sidney Ffotel and St Patrick's Monte Carlo Party, various dances, meetings and club gatherings at venues like the Elks Lodge Potter Legion Hall Light Memorial Presbyterian Church Ft Sidney Hotel and civic groups such as Alpha Nu Beta Sigma Phi, American Legion Auxiliary Newcomers Ladies and Gamma Tau. Proceeds from a February 7 fundraiser benefit a scholarship with tickets and contact details provided.
Brownie Troop 80 met Wednesday at Mrs. Merle Spearow home to discuss drawing pictures for an art exhibit during Girl Scout Week. They played games and refreshments were served by Vona Rogers. Jamie Spearow reporter.
Oldtimers Club 29 and Auxiliary met Saturday night in Union Pacific base city auditorium for a covered dish supper and program news sessions. The event featured square dancing by Eula Zwicki’s class and others, a pantomime What It Was Was Football, a vocal trio Banana Boat, and group leadership by Piersons and Gades.
The J J Club met at Raymond Hartzler's home and planned a Valentine party for Feb 3 at Virgil Knackstedt’s house with secret pals to be revealed. The Owoco Bridge Club, hosted by Mrs Clyde Cameron, saw Mrs Robert Wait win high and Mrs Thomas Harvey second. next meeting Feb 3 at Mrs Clair Hess’s. The Happy Dozen Canasta Club at Fort Sidney Hotel, hosted by Mrs L Maddox, had three tables with Mrs Amy Bales high, Mrs Charles Simpson second, and Mrs Melvin Hictt low. next meeting Feb 12 at Mrs Simpson’s home.
Extension Club met with eight members and one guest Mrs Wes Asche at Mrs Douglas Howarths home. Lesson Shoes That Fit was given by Mrs W L Griffiths and Mrs B D Hammond. Business meeting led by Mrs Louis Fehringer moved March meeting from 26 to 19. Next gathering Feb 26 at Mrs Clarence Motes home.
Sour, Admitted: Sidney: Mrs. Joseph Hahler, Dale Kruse, Johnny Torres, Mrs. Donald Masur and Ann Benkiewicz. Dismissed: Sidney: Austin Lanier, Otto Ern est, Mrs. Jake Devies, Jack Bent ley, A. L. Cruise, Mrs. Eugene Padilla and daughter, Barbara Gil gren, Peggy Gilgren, Dale Kruse, Louis P. Nelson and Mrs. Law rence Clinton. Potter: Lawrence Schwartz.
Steven Edward Osborne Sr and Mrs E W Osborne of Aurora Colorado announce the birth of a son Steven Edward born Tuesday January 20 in Denver weighing seven pounds Grandparents are Clyde Johnson Sidney and R Osborne South Boston VA The baby's sisters are Sandra four and Susan 22 months
Mr and Mrs Kenneth W Nienhueser announce the birth of their son Stanley Louis at 2 45 am Tuesday January 20 in Memorial Hospital weighing eight pounds eight ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Louis Nienhueser Sr of Sidney and Mr and Mrs Leonard Kocina of Verdigre Neb. Brothers are Scott age four and Tyler age 19 months.
Ensure the cooking surface rests on a level floor to achieve the best distributed heat. A level stance prevents hot spots and improves oven performance. Verify with a spirit level, adjust feet, and recheck before cooking.
Hughes-Josten Lumber Co announces Chester H. Johnson as sales manager to boost architectural planning and design capacity. The firm offers a personalized planner service and a wide range of plans plus financing. Johnson brings extensive construction design and furnishing experience from Sidney Mullen and nearby areas.
SCOTTSBLUFF Nebr Rural Youth will convene for their Mid-Winter Institute Feb 6-7. Theme Rural Youth Aims on Western Plains. Speakers include Lt. Senator Terry Carpenter Scotishbluff Alice Young Milton Christensen 1958 International Farm Youth Exchange students to Belgium and Argentina Rosemary Dolezal National Farmers Union Denver and Rev Ward Conklin First Presbyterian Scottsbluff.
Cheyenne County District Court records show two divorce actions in the past week. Marjorie E. Sanks seeks a divorce from James Sanks. the couple married in June 1956 and have two minor children. Beverly Wood seeks a divorce from Donald Wood. they married January 8 1954 in Sidney and have no children.
Jack Flohr was promoted to assistant cashier at The American National Bank after a directors action. He has served as a teller for three and a half years.
The journalism class at Sidney High School expresses gratitude to Campbell Piano Company for the Baldwin organ used in the March of Dimes Talent Roundup Show. Special thanks go to judges Mrs. Harbison, Mrs. Dorwart, and Mrs. Ham. Rebecca Powell, Editor of the Hi-Life.
A 16 page booklet lists more than 350 official events for the 1959 Rush to the Rockies Centennial celebration. Colorado officials say one million copies have been prepared for distribution worldwide. The complete calendar is available free by writing Post Office Box 1959, Denver, Colorado.
Jim Roberts a junior from Key West Florida is a 6 foot 4 inch member of Harvard's fencing team.
Kimball County plans a $65,000 bond vote next Tuesday January 27 to fund hospital expansion. Supported by Hill-Burton funds that cover 40 percent, the project would add three wings increasing beds from 23 to 35 with a convalescent wing for eight more. New operating room delivery emergency room lab X ray and sterilizing sections are planned.
Emilie Augusta Polzin Pollock, 94, died Wednesday at her daughter’s home in Sidney after years of ill health. Funeral services are set for Monday at 2 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Henry Monnich officiating. burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Surviving children include Mrs. W F Krueger, Mrs. Art Nelson, Mrs. Earl Krueger, Mrs. Frank Laharty, Mrs. Anita Fricke, C L Poole, Frances McLaughlin, and Lawrence Sutter, along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was born in 1864 in Germany and lived in Iowa and Nebraska before moving to Crook, Colorado in 1914. She was married to Fred Sutter, then to Sam Pollock, who died in 1931. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Funeral home: Gehrig and Son.
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