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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1955

Page

4

Coffee Day A Success for March of Dimes in Sidney

Coffee Day in Sidney raised 296.71 for the March of Dimes. Restaurants cooperated and donated coffee sales. Contributors include Fishers 20.60 Barney's 43.89 Waddell's 25.44 Oasis 37.69 Overland 32.16 Jolly Rancher 5.85 Maroon Inn 8.74 DeLux 12.11 Rail's Cafe 17.75 Red Duck 30.00 Town House 6.51 Vendis 7.70 Green Lantern 38.17 Banks Drive-In 10.20 Beta Sigma Phi Sorority thanks all helpers.

Sidney Charles Dalton Bob Hossle MOD Fishers Barney’s Waddell’s Oasis Overland Jolly Rancher Maroon Inn DeLux Rail’s Cafe Red Duck Town House Vendis Green Lantern Banks Drive-In Beta Sigma Phi

Beta Theta Of Dalton Meets With Livingstons

The Beta Theta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in Dalton met on Thursday January 13 at Mrs Verlin Livingstons home. President Mrs Bruce Juelfs led the business session and the group planned a major project to donate to the Dalton restice unit. Betty Schaffert led a lesson on Voice and Vocabulary and suggested studying a vocabulary list in a monthly magazine. The next meeting is set for January 28.

Beta Theta Beta Sigma Phi Dalton Verlin Livingston Bruce Juelfs Dalton Restice Betty Schaffert

WNO Club Holds Jan Meeting With Dessert Bridge

Mrs Dan Smith hosted the WNO Club regular meeting on Wednesday evening January 19. Dessert bridge was played with Mrs John Schou taking high score honors, Mrs Bill Briggs low, and Mrs Douglas Reetz second high. The next gathering is set for February 2.

Dan Smith WNO Club John Schou Bill Briggs Douglas Reetz

Florence Linton Hosts Circle of Methodist WSCS

Mrs. Florence Linton hosted Circle One of the Methodist Church WSCS with co-hostess Mrs. W. P. Ackerman last Thursday. Devotional was by Mrs. Delbert Retzlaff and a chalk talk lesson from The Master Calleth Me by Mrs. Clint Siegert. Vice-chairman Mrs. Lawrence Osborn led a brief business meeting with announcements and plans for a church auction on January 29. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Ward Johnson's home.

Circle 1 Methodist Church WSCS Florence Linton W. P. Ackerman Delbert Retzlaff Clint Siegert Lawrence Osborn Ward Johnson

Circle 6 WSCS Holds Jan 19 Meeting At Swanson Home

Circle 6 of the WSCS of the Methodist Church met January 19 at Mrs. Ed Swanson's home with 12 members present. Guests Mrs. Robert Townsend and Mrs. Clint Siegert attended. Mrs. Siegert gave a chalk-talk on the sisters Mary and Martha, followed by lunch prepared by the hostesses.

Circle 6 WSCS Methodist Church Ed Swanson Henry Baeker Robert Townsend Clint Siegert Mary O Martha Siegert

Sidney Selective Service Inductees Named

Leaving for voluntary induction into the army from Sidney are Lawrence Sterling Arthur Lenz Jr Eugene Thompson and Robert E Christner.

Army Sidney Lawrence Sterling Arthur Lenz, Jr Eugene Thompson Robert E. Christner

McCormick Farm Show Features 1955 International Refrigerators

Lee Sluman invites customers to visit the McCormick Farm Equipment Store to view the new 1955 International refrigerators and freezers on display.

Lee Sluman McCormick Farm Equipment

Local residents travel and events noted in town column

Rev Charles Fred Parks and Mrs Parks left for Lincoln and Omaha to attend an Episcopal celebration marking the 15th anniversary of Bishop Howard Brinker's appointment. Mrs Parks visits her mother in Lincoln. Merritt and Mike visited Denver. Clarks vacationed in California. Dr C A Bitner visited his mother in Lincoln. Earl Gorman, 65, dies of heart attack. survived by widow Minne and daughter Ebonne. Ross Barkers and Jorgensen family attended a Utah vs Wyoming game in Laramie. N E Christner hosts dinner for son Robert departing to Army. Raymond Rader of Sumner injured in a Last Chance, Colorado wreck. works for Miracle Fifer Drilling and is engaged to Melba Wittrock. Boy Scout Windy Plains district meets at City Auditorium with waffle dinner at 6 30. Ray Mueller attends as new council executive.

Charles Fred Parks Lincoln Earl Gorman Peetz, Colo Denver Onne Ross Barkers Dor Jorgensens Lance Barker Helen Ann Jorgensen Laramie Utah University of Wyoming N. E. Christner Robert Raymond Rader Sumner Neb Last Chance Colo Miracle Fifer Drilling Co Melba Wittrock Boy Scout Windy Plains Ray Mueller

Midland College honors SHS graduate George Taylor

George Taylor son of Dr and Mrs George P Taylor was elected vice president of the Lutheran Student Association at Midland College Fremont He is a freshman pre medical student and a Sidney High School graduate of 1954 He belongs to the International Relations Club German Club and the Kappa Phi fraternity

George Taylor George P. Taylor Lutheran Student Association Midland College Fremont Midland Lsa Taylor Midland Sidney High School Kappa Phi

Homemakers Guest Day at Lodge Pole Club

At the January 18 regular meeting of the Lodge Pole Homemakers Club twenty members eight children and eleven guests attended. New president Mrs Paul Fraass welcomed guests and urged membership. CARE donations of ten dollars were reported received and will be tracked to delivery. A year book committee was formed with Mrs Lloyd Schmidt Mrs Paul Fraass Mrs Harold Krieder and Mrs Dale Wise. Next lesson Part II Broiler meals will be given by Mrs J R Crabb and Mrs Dale Wise with Mrs Lloyd Bauer and Mrs Horace Quinn as alternates.

Lodge Pole Homemakers Club Paul Fraass Dale Wise Lloyd Schmidt Harold Krieder

East Sidney Draw Club Meets At Olsen Home

The East Sidney Draw Club gathered at Mrs. Albin Olsen’s home with Mrs. Elberne Luehrs as co host on Wednesday January 19. Fifteen members answered roll call What I Received for Christmas. Officers for 1955 are President Mrs Howard Kurz Treasurer Mrs Henry Haupt and Secretary Mrs Nevin Janssen.

East Sidney Albin Olsen Elberne Luehrs Howard Kurz Henry Haupt Nevin Janssen

Circle 7 WSCS Meets at Mrs Cork Home

Mrs Walter Cork hosts Circle 7 of the WSCS at her home with 23 members and guest Mrs J V April present. Mrs Gregg Hilton assists. The lesson and devotions titled Mary Mother of Jesus were presented by Mrs B D Hammond.

Women’s Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Walter Cork

George Bartels Farewell Party In Sidney

Mr and Mrs George Bartels leaving Sidney for Fort Morgan Colorado were honored guests at a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Gene Schlotfeld on Saturday evening. Twenty four guests attended from the National Supply Company where Bartels worked and gifts were given after card games.

George Bartels Sidney Fort Morgan Colo Gene Schlotfeld Bartels National Supply Company

Westminster Circle Hosts Jan 20 Presbyterian Luncheon

Sylvia Rees presents the Westminster Circle program at Light Memorial Presbyterian Church with Mesdames Murray Fuller Pearl West Kenneth Noteboom and Orin McNurlin as luncheon hostesses. Mrs Ernest Seeger gave the devotional and Sylvia Rees led the program Conservations on India and Pakistan. Next meeting Feb 3 will be a dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs Ron Barker and Mrs Caude Wuthier with devotions by Mrs Russell Dedrick and a program on The Christian Woman and her household by Mrs Harold Craig.

Mesdames Murray Fuller Pearl West Kenneth Noteboom Orin McNurlin Light Memorial Presbyterian Church Ernest Seeger Sylvia Rees India Pakistan Ron Barker Caude Wuthier Russell de

Beta Alpha Hosts Xi Rho Exemplar at Social Meeting

The Beta Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi entertained the Xi Rho Exemplar Chapter at a Jan. 20 social meeting. The party took place at the Keith Deaver home with Mrs. Tom Lenzen and Mrs. Jerome Lenzen as hostesses.

Beta Alpha Beta Sigma Phi Xi Rho Keith Deaver Tom Lenzen Jerome‘Lenzen

Bridge and Canasta Winners Attend Host’s Evening

Bridge winners were Mrs. Charles Dalton High, Mrs. Ron Peterson low, and Mrs. Robert Bowman traveling. Canasta winner was Mrs. F. J. Kuhlmann. Refreshments were served at the close. Next meeting February 3 at Mrs. Charles Willey’s home.

Charles Dalton High Ron Peterson Low Robert Bowman F. J. Kuhlmann Charles Willey

Bid And Bye Club Hosts Dessert Bridge Night

The Bid and Bye Club met at Mrs. M. J. England's home on January 19 for a dessert bridge. Guests included Mrs. Earl V. Van Vranken and Mrs. F. D. Schultz. Mrs. Gregg Hilton won high score with Mrs. Van Vranken second. A next gathering at Mrs. Gregg Hilton's home is planned for February 2.

M. J. England Earl V. van Vranken F. D. Schultz Gregg Hilton van Vranken

January events listed for Monday to Wednesday

A condensed schedule lists community activities for Monday January 24 through Wednesday January 26. Participants include Talent Show MOD City Auditorium Panhandle 35 MM Club B&PW Yendis Elks Newcomers Evening Bridge Kings Daughters Rebekah Kensington Carpenter's Auxiliary Episcopal Parish Hall American Legion Auxiliary National Guard Armory CAP Cadets Airport.

Hostal Admits and Dismisses Set Names

A church hostal records admissions including Sidney Mrs Arleigh Nelson Peggy Allington Marie Lynn Drake Roy Rodriquez and Sister Mr Gerald. Dismissals list Rev Daniel Allen Roy Rodriquez Charles Smith Mrs Julia Roche and Sister M Gerald.

Sidney Arleigh Nelson Peggy Allington Marie Lynn Drake Roy Rodriquez Gerald Daniel Allen Charles Smith Julia Roche M. Gerald

Local Names Listed in Women's Social Columns

The clipping lists multiple women and men by married names and initials. Individuals include Mrs. Hadda Hadden and Mrs. Harold Nichols along with Mr. and Mrs. Van DeVoorde and others, indicating a society notices page with social affiliations. The fragment mentions several surnames such as Bayne Boehnke and Van DeVoorde among attendees and organizers.

Sidney Hadda Hadden Harold Nichols Charles van DeVoorde Char- Stark Alfred Mathewson John Wolraven Joe Koester Raymond Aurich Chappell Joe Bayne Potter Rex Boehnke Dalton Dallas Holt SOD Wilbur Clemons Jack Glenn Michael Colerick Joe Bailey Jack Kaiser

Sidney vote on 25000 bond for airfield runway

On the 27th the citizens of Sidney will vote on a 25000 bond issue to raise state and federal funds for an all weather, near mile long runway. The program would create a 100000 project for 25 cents on the dollar, expanding air facilities to attract business and visitors. The result would be a welcomed entry for Sidney with economic benefits from visiting aircraft.

Sidney Denver Stapleton Field

Rogers Truck Lines Fined for Read Violations

Rogers Truck Lines of Sidney was fined 180 dollars and costs on five counts of violating Nebraska truck laws. The company pleaded guilty to over width over height over length over gross weight and over weight on tandem axle. Fines were 10 for the first three counts 50 for the fourth and 100 for the last by County Judge Curt Smith.

Rogers Truck Lines Sidney Nebraska Rogers Curt Smith

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Beta Theta of WNO Atta E A Prompt Claims Service Wayne R. Rapp Ilinois SHS Homemakers Albin Olsens Ed van Aelstyn H. van Aelstyn Lyons Buick Wscs Circle Elwell Illinois City Auditorium Sidney Hospital Sidney Chamber OF Commerce Illinois St Sidney, Nebraska Wayne Ayers Ayers - Spearow 10Th Avenue General Insurance CO. OF America Seattle Truck Lines Goodyear Nebraska Panhandle Baker's Tire Service Ireco Sica Wame Midwest Farm Service Scottisbluff Gering Highway Gering, Nebr Mercury Monterey Fortune American National Bank FDIC
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