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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1955

Page

5

Local Welfare Officers Attend Alliance Meet

The Panhandle Chapter of the Nebraska Welfare Association met in Alliance last Wednesday. Attending were Mrs. Jess Osborn and Mrs. Bare Booth of the Sidney welfare office. Morning talks focused on veteran’s affairs. Joe Baldauf, Sheridan County veteran service officer, presented items for discussion. In the afternoon, Joe Mayme Stukes, state public welfare director from Lincoln, introduced proposed manual changes to legislation to come before the university cameras.

Panhandle Nebraska Welfare Association Ir ‘Alliance Jess Osborn Ares Booth Sidney Well 17 Joe Baldauf Sheridan County Tran Joe Mayme Stukes O Fave Lincoln Uni

Mrs Alice Lehmkuhl Assumes Duties At Elks Lodge Meeting

Mrs Alice Lehmkuhl, newly elected 1955 president of the B P O Elks lodge, opened the regular meeting Monday. Committees for the year were appointed. February meeting date was changed from the 14th to the 10th to avoid a fundraising clash. Twelve members were named to serve on a committee for each meeting. The February committee will be headed by Hermine Zwickl, with assistants including Tern Egging Dena Dis Jvan Alexander Truth Mc.c Verda Reisner Catherine Uner Mable Olson Florence Hiniek Geraldine Brachtenbach Cola Kernik and Nema Johnson.

Alice Lehmkuhl B.P.O. Does the Elks Lodge Elks Rome Hemne Zwickl Tern Egging Dena Dis Jvan Alexander Truth Mc.c Verda Reisner Catherine U‘‘Ner Mable Olson Florence ‘Iniek Geraldine Brachtenbach Cola Kernik Nema Johnson

Around the Town social notes and travel updates

Weekend visitors and travel plans fill Fort Morgan Scottsbluff Hastings Lincoln and Denver towns. Names include Randall Spotts Hughes Wamsley Martin Merrick Lafler Andresen Adams Foland Corwart Ayers Myers and Baker with visits to Omaha Lincoln Ravenna Minden St Louis and Rochester and trips for buying, visiting relatives, and medical updates.

Paul Randall Fort Morgan Colo Harold Spotts Neil.Hughes James Wamsley Lincoln Ings Marilyn Andresen Minden John Andresen Elmer Walker London A. W. Adams Roy Adams Potter Walker Tuscon Texas Louisiana Doyle Foland Denver C.B Corwart Ypsilanti Mich Wayne Ayers Barbara Gilbert Myers Rochester Carl Baker

Fritz Brauer Celebrates 95th Birthday in Sidney

On January 21 Fritz Brauer turned 95 as about 32 relatives and friends gathered at the home of Art and Mrs. Brauer. Brauer, who immigrated from Germany at 17, has lived in Sidney for 62 years and nine of his 11 children survive. The party featured three long distance birthday calls from children unable to attend, pinochle games, and a late luncheon with cards and flowers for the guest of honor. Bernice Narjes and Doug Brauer had high scores, while Mrs. Ewald Brauer and Ray Nienhueser had low scores.

Sidney Fritz Brauer Art Brauer Mr. Brauer Brauer Nebraska Germany Cheyenne County Amd Helen Mueller San Francisco Clara Laker Geo. Brauer Aurora Ind Bernice Narjes Doug Brauer Ewald Brauer Ray Nienhueser

Circle 3 WSCS Met At M W Osborns

Seventeen members answered roll call when Circle 3 of the Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. M. W. Osborn’s home last Thursday. Mrs. O. A. Olson was co host. Mrs. Lou Aufdengarten led the lesson and devotions on Mary and Martha. Mrs. R. D. Mills gave the missionary brief. Members brought print material to send to selected orphanages.

Circle 3 Women’s Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church M. W. Osborn O. A. Olson Lou Aufdengarten Mary Martha R. D. Mills

Carpenter's Auxiliary Plans Member Drive Meeting

The Carpenter's Auxiliary met in the Odd Fellows Hall basement on Tuesday evening at 5 30 for a drive to recruit new members. Hostesses Mrs Glen Sutton and Mrs Lyle Needham presided and the social hour followed the business session with Carpenter's Union No 690.

Carpenter’s Auxiliary Odd Fellows Hall Glen Sutton Lyle Needham Carpenter's Union No. 690

Rebekah Kensington Meets for Regular Wednesday Session

Rebekah Kensington held its regular meeting Wednesday afternoon with 25 members present. Mrs. Ray Brush attended as a visitor. A Stanley party is planned for the February 9 gathering. Hostesses were Mrs. Josephine Cloud Mrs. Francis Koehn and Mrs. Frieda Widstrand Canasta was the entertainment and a gift was given to Mrs. Ed Gates. The lunch committee for the next meeting includes Mesdames Alice Blair Blanche Humphrey Amelia Grabe and Nancy Hart.

Rebekah Kensington Ray Brush Josephine Cloud Francis Koehn Frieda Widstrand Canasta Ed Gates Alice Blair Blanche Humphrey Amelia Grabe Nancy Hart

Broiler Meal Lesson Featured By Plain Janes

Mrs. R. A. Maddox hosted the Plain Janes Extension Club monthly meeting last Thursday afternoon. 1955 officers Mrs. Matt Wolf president Mrs. Benny Hochman vice president Mrs. W. F. Heins secretary treasurer and news reporter Mrs. R. W. Maddox assumed duties. The lesson on broiler meals was presented by Mrs. Don Burrows and Mrs. Carl Crouse.

R. A. Maddox Plain Janes Extension Club Matt Wolf Benny Hochman W. F. Heins R. W. Maddox Don Burrows Carl Crouse

Neil Hughes Hosts Bridge Night Fun for Local Group

Neil Hughes and spouse entertained their bridge circle Tuesday evening. High scorers were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Rieken, low went to Mr. and Mrs. William Raddatz, with Mrs. James Deaver receiving a traveling prize.

Neil Hughes Leonard Rieken William Raddatz Low James Deaver

Wester Hosts ESA Meeting After Polio March

Epsilon Sigma Sorority members met at Mrs. R. H. Wester’s home for a brief business and social session following the Mother's March on Polio they sponsored. Mrs. Charles Innes led the meeting. Plans for a February Valentine formal dinner on February 11 at the Elks Club were announced. A white elephant auction, led by auctioneer Mrs. Keith Kaylor, occurred with co-hostess Mrs. Paul Ritz. Guest was Mrs. Charles Ham, March of Dimes Cheyenne County chair.

Epsilon Sigma Sorority R. H. Wester Charles Innes Elks Club Keith Kaylor Paul Ritz Charles Ham The Cheyenne County March of Dimes

Methodists Plan Christian Living Forum This Sunday

The First Methodist Church hosts an evening fellowship titled University for Christian Living with a class for every age. The program runs from 6 30 to 8 p m and includes a churchmanship training class for new or prospective members inviting all interested to attend.

First Methodist Church University For Christian Living Methodist Church

Ronnie Lienemann Celebrates Third Birthday Party

Ronnie Lienemann celebrated his third birthday last Monday afternoon with a small gathering including Jackie and Cody Secace Lauren Swanson Jeannette Sherfey David and Louise Lopez Betty Ann Primus and his brother Steven as guests. Ice cream and a birthday cake were served.

Ronnie Lienemann Jackie and Cody Secace Lauren Swanson Jeannette Sherfey David and Louise Lopez Betty Ann Primus Ronnie Steven

AAUW To Meet At Mrs Paul Martin's

The American Association of University Women will meet February 2 at the home of Mrs Paul Martin in. Mrs Tom Jones is the program chairman and will present a program You and Your Unicameral. Guest speakers will be Jack Bentley and John Peetz Jr.

AAUW Paul Martin The American Association of University Women Tom Jones Jack Bentley John Peetz, Jr

Saddle Club Meeting at Lodgepole Valley House

The Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club gathered at the club house last Wednesday evening with Mrs. Charles Couch as a guest. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Rieken and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Jurgens.

Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club Charles Couch Leonard Rieken Dennis Jurgens

Two Bridge Clubs Meet On Wednesday

The Wednesday afternoon bridge group met at Mrs. Clarence Castner's home for a dessert bridge with H P Craig high scorer, Mal ey second, Phil Mc Mullen low. Miss Bernice Kelly hosted the Wednesday evening bridge club with B W Schulte high scorer, Thomas O'Connell second, Fred George traveling. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. O Connell.

Clarence Castner H. P. Craig Maley Phil McMullen Bernice Kelly B. W. Schulte Thomas O’connell Fred George O’connel

Football coach Bobby Dodd at Georgia Tech since 1931

Admitted Potter Charles Dedic Sidney Baby Kahl Baby Billy Martin Mrs Ted Meredith Mrs Mattie Dilley Mrs Robert Foster Mrs Norma Huckaby Artesia Cole Mrs Vivian Smithhisler Dismissed Mrs Arleigh Nelson Patricia Kruse Mrs Gwen Hatch Mrs Norma Huckaby Taylor Hospital Pottier Mrs Albert Neilson Sidney Baby Merle Bobo Mrs Burel Kinney Mrs Joe Gonzales John Brehm Baby Gerald Gil gren Baby Merle Bobo John Wol raven Mrs Florence Oliverius John Brehm

Potter Charles Dedic Sidney Baby Kahl Billy Martin Ted Meredith Mattie Dilley Robert Foster Norma Huckaby Artesia, Cole Vivian Smithhisler Arleigh Nelson Patricia Kruse Gwen Hatch Taylor Hospital Pottier Albert Neilson Merle Bobo Burel Kinney Joe Gonzales John Brehm Gerald Gilgren

Sidney Cub Pack Donates To Hospital

The West Nebraska General Hospital polio ward in Scottsbluff uses bed tables donated by Cub Pack 85 of Sidney. After nurses gave litttle tables to polio patients David Heizer and Billy Dorwart, the youths autographed two tables each and, with den leaders and Dean Wilson of Thomas Lumber, made eight tables. All eight are now in use at the hospital.

West Nebraska General Hospital Scottsbluff Sidney David Heizer Billy Dorwart Billy David Dean Wilson Thomas Lumber Company

Stitch and Nine 4-H Club Formed in Melinda Kehl’s Area

The Stitch and Nine 4-H Club was organized at Melinda Kehl's Monday with Mrs Gordon Richards as leader and Mrs L C Landmesser as assistant. Officers include President Jane Landmesser Vice President Marcel Richards Secretary Gloria Miller News reporter Patricia Mahaffey. The club has nine members and used "Let's Sew" as its project choice. Dora Livingston attended as a guest. The next meeting is Feb 7 at Jane Landmesser's.

Melinda Kehl Gordon Richards L. C. Landmesser Jane Landmesser Marcel Richards Gloria Miller Patricia Mahaffey Dora Livingston Jane Landmesser’s

Five Sidney Jaycees Attend Hastings Conference

Five JC's attend the Hastings mid winter state Jaycees meeting today and Saturday at Hastings. Members Jack Bentley Dan Duncan Dick Amen Neil Hughes and Bob Wait participate. Duncan leads the awards forum and Hughes presides at a Flag sales meeting. Verlin Livingston is among eight candidates for outstanding young farmer. other awards include Distinguished Service and Outstanding Athlete.

Sidney Jaycees State Jaycees Hastings Jack Bentley Dan Duncan Dick Amen Neil Hughes Bob Wait Verlin Livingston Duncan Hughes

Sund News Highlights Social and Local Events

Corky Booth and George Hunt traveled to Omaha on business. Attendees at the Denver stock show last week included the DeMers and Misegadis families, the Allingtons, and others. Firth Booths hosted Don Booth for dinner in Chadron. Mrs Lehmkuhl and Mrs Hixon joined a Dees meeting trip to Sidney. Ernest Wickard farm sale drew a large crowd despite bad weather. Peggy Allington, hospital bound with appendicitis, is reported to be recovering well.

Denver John DeMers Sr Harve Misegadis John DeMers Tom Allington Firth Booth Don Bill Weber Chappell Cecil Hunt Fred Lehmkuhl Mary Hixon Sidney Dees

Sidneyites at National Home Builders Show in Chicago

Five Sidney residents joined about 20 000 attendees at the National Home Builders Show in Chicago. The five day event featured FHA financing forums and 900 displays of new home design and materials. Estimates projected about 1 700 000 new houses to be built this year, a record. Sidney visitors toured Chicago residential projects. attendees were Ralph Olsen Mel Adams Neil Hughes John O Brennan and Art Scott.

Sidney Ralph Olsen Mel Adams Neil Hughes John O’bannon Art Scott

Motorists Fined For Leaving Crash Site

Leonard Shoopman, 35, of Sidney, was fined 25 dollars and costs after pleading guilty in Sidney Police Court to leaving the scene of an accident. The charge stems from a collision at Ninth Ave and Illinois St about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, when his 1949 car struck a 1940 vehicle driven by Howard Remington, 48, Route 1, Sidney, and fled. Damage was limited to a damaged bumper guard on Remington’s car.

Leonard Shoopman Sidney Shoopman Ninth Ave Illinois St Howard Remington Route 1 Remington

Hutch Treat Club Meets at Mrs Hardy's Home

The Hutch Treat Club met at the home of Mrs A S Hardy for a 1 o'clock luncheon last Wednesday. Mrs A E Atkins was a guest. Prize scores were awarded with Paul Martin high, Stokes second, and Barstow consolation.

Duten Treat Club A. S. Hardy Edge A. E. Atkins Paul Martin Stokes L. C. Barstow

Cooking Brussels Sprouts Yields Six Half Cup Servings

A pound of Brussels sprouts yields six half cup servings. This practical kitchen note gives a simple portion guide for planning meals and recipes.

Lou Stringer Leads Boise Ball Club in Pioneer League

Former Cubs infield­er Lou Stringer has taken the managerial role with Boise in Idaho, guiding the Pioneer League team as it eyes the upcoming season. Stringer, known for his Chicago Cubs stint, steps into a leadership position with the Boise club.

Lou Stringer Chicago Cubs Boise, Idaho

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