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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1956

Page

6

Around The Towns Many travel plans and family visits noted

Mrs. Ralph Young returns home after visiting in Evanston with sister Mrs. H R Baumbach and discussing farm sale near Peetz. Several couples report vacations from six weeks in the Southwest to Denver, Albuquerque and Lincoln. West Point opened July 4 1802 and 19 percent of US workers are self employed per census data.

Ralph Young Evanston Wyo H. R. Baumbach Peetz Clark Fuller Southwest Commander Halsey Fuller Coronado Calif Walter Mexico New Orleans Max Cory Lincoln Cory Fred Parks Omaha Jack Lowe Elmer Haines Denver 20th-Century-Fox M. W. Riggs Rose Morgan B. E. Runge Harold Lyngholm Beverly Lakewood Colo Clairelynn Colorado Springs Seattle Merriam W. Riggs A. C. Stiller Monticello Henry Wertheim Richmond Carl Olson Olsons San Antonio Tex Roland Block Thermopolis John Sinclair Christine Carol San Diego Sinclair Wamsley Lincoln-Mercury Pontiac Jess Osborn Phoenix Ariz Don Olmstead Mystica Detroit Mich Dennis Wamsley United States U.S. Census Bureau

Weyerts American Legion Auxiliary Heads Oyster Supper Plan

Weyerts Unit president Irene Swanson led 13 members at Gurley Hall. They scheduled the annual oyster supper for the Farmers Union Local on Feb 6 and approved a five dollar donation to the Little Red School House Fund for veteran children. Ross O Gathman reported as finance officer. Members will create and sell carpet rag balls to aid a veteran in the community. Ann Schumacher chaired cleanup after the meeting.

Irene Swanson Weyerts Unit The American Legion Auxiliary Gurley Hall Farmers Union Little Red Schoolhouse Ross O ‘Gathman Post Ann Schumacher Ellen Larson Lena Gross Irene Meyers

Bride Honored At Shower On Sunday

A post nuptial miscellaneous shower was held Sunday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Walter Stueve honoring Mrs. James Jackson the former Rosemarie Phelps of Kimball. Twenty guests attended with prizes won by Mrs. Wayne Hart Mrs. Leon Lafler Mrs. Melvin Phelps Miss Sue Ann Jackson and Mrs. J. B. Ruttner. A Valentine motif carried through decorations and refreshments served after gifts were opened. Assisting hosts were Mrs. Clarence Hare Mrs. Arlie Zalesky Mrs. Floyd Hare and Mrs. Marion Treinen.

Walter Stueve James Jackson Rosemarie Phelps Kimball L’rizes Wayne Hart Leon Lafler Melvin Phelps Sue Ann Jackson J. B. Ruttner Valentine Stueve Clarence Hare Arlie Zalesky Floyd Hare Marion Treinen

Jackie Hoover Honored On Eleventh Birthday Party

The E. L. Hoover home hosted a Sunday birthday party for Jackie Hoover celebrating her eleventh year. Fourteen guests joined in games and received toy band instrument favors and lollipops. A traditional birthday lunch followed.

E. L. Hoover Jackie Hoover

NPB Extension Club Hosts Meeting at Blanke Home

Mrs Edwin Blanke entertained 12 members and one guest Mrs Matthes on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Ralph Spearow led singing and shared the history of Faith of Our Fathers. Mrs Walter Johnson reported Civil Defense. The group studied Refinishing Furniture and will continue the demonstration next Tuesday Feb 21 at Mrs Spearow's home.

Edwin Blanke NPB Extension Club Matthes W. E. Chambers Ralph Spearow Walter Johnson Blanke Chambers

NS Club Plans Valentine Dinner

Mrs. Lloyd Talich hosted a dessert luncheon and meeting for the N. S. Club. Plans were made for a Valentine dinner for husbands on Sunday Feb. 12 at Yendis Cafe followed by card games at Ray Cruise home with two gifts per person.

Lloyd Talich N. S Bob McKay Ray Cruise

Nebraskans To Meet At Long Beach Feb 25

The winter picnic of Nebraskans will be held in Bixby Park Long Beach Calif Saturday Feb 25 Registration will be by Nebraska counties making possible the reunion of friends of the early days of the home state.

Bixby Park Long Beach Calif Nebraska

St Martha's Guild Plans Next Meeting and Hostesses

The St. Martha's Guild met in the Episcopal Parish Hall last Thursday to discuss plans for the annual Farm Land Bank meeting on Tuesday Feb 7. Mrs Hull A Cook presided with hostesses Mrs George Coleman and Mrs Godfrey Lopez. The next meeting is set for Thursday Feb 23 with Mrs Gerald Snow and Mrs C V Innes Sr as hostesses.

St. Martha’s Guild Farm Land Bank Episcopal Parish Hull A. Cook George Coleman Godfrey Lopez Gerald Snow C. V. Innes

Lyngholm Elected President of Juliet Extension Club

Mrs. Harold Lyngholm was elected president of the Juliet Extension Club at a regular meeting held in the home of Mrs. Rodney Mathewson. Also named were Mrs. Palmer Thurston as vice president, Mrs. Rodney Mathewson as secretary, and Mrs. Joe Policky as treasurer. Seven members and three visitors attended. The lesson on Refinishing Furniture was led by Mrs. Leo Wolff and a dessert lunch followed.

Harold Lyngholm Juliet Extension Club Rodney Mathewson Palmer Thurston Joe Policky Earl Gel Henry Gel W. D. Mathewson Leo Wolff

Dead Sea’s Depth Reaches 1290 Feet Below Sea Level

A historical note states the Dead Sea lies 1290 feet below sea level. This figures into discussions of regional geology and ancient landforms.

Dead Sea

Pet Show at Siebken Home Draws Local Winners

Barbara and Marjorie Siebken hosted a pet and hobby show Saturday in their recreation room. Contestants brought kittens dogs and rabbits for judging with ribbons awarded for various novelty categories. Judges Hull Cook and Jim Knicelvy wore top hats and large glasses while guests included Janice Otte Eloise Bauman and several Goodwins and Renicks. refreshments followed the event.

Barbara Marjorie Siebken Hull Cook Jim Knicelvy Janice Otte Eloise Bauman Ricky Miller Lee Goodwin Gail Goodwin Kay Rennick

Local Bridge Clubs Hold Re-Deals and Prizes

Mrs Rae Jones hosted the Re-Deal Club with three guests and saw Mrs J R Miller win high while Mrs L B Neuman was second. Guests Mrs Olson and Mrs Castner also placed high. The L E Wamsley Supper Club met with two guests and prizes went to Mrs Warren Cunningham and Mr Miller.

Rae Jones Re-Deal Club Gunhardt Olson Clarence Castner Bessie Dailey J. R. Miller L. B. Neuman Olson Castner Miller L. E. Wamsley Warren Cunningham

B. D. Club Meets at Mrs Atkins Home in Kensington

The B. D. Club gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs. A. E. Atkins home in Kensington. The group enjoyed social time and lunch hosted by the hostess. The February 10 meeting will be hosted by Mrs. N. W. Ladegard.

B. D. Club Kensington A. E. Atkins N. W. Ladegard

Admissions List for January Meetings

January entries show attendees including Mrs. George Richards, Mrs. Edwards Robirds, Tom Biederman, Mr. William Jarvis, Mrs. Anton Policky, Mrs. John Virgil, Mr. Earl J. Rush, Mrs. Arthur Borcher, Gurley, Mrs. Ray Medberg, Kimball. January 28 lists Mrs. Richard Jackson, Gregory Ward, Mrs. Bert Smith, Mrs. Norman Polivka, Kimball. January 29 includes Carl Wright, Mrs. George McMillan, Mrs. Eli Pace, Sunol, Mrs. W. J. Ruhter, Peetz.

George Richards Edwards Robirds Tom Biederman William Jarvis Anton Policky John Virgil Earl J. Rush Arthur Borcher Gurley Ray Medberg Kimball Richard Jackson Gregory Ward Bert Smith Norman Polivka Carl Wright George McMillan Eli Pace Sunol W. J. Ruhter Peetz

Dismissals List Names Several Individuals and Families

Dismissals announced include Dionisio Hernandez Charles Nelson Albert Jelinek Carl Burghardt Joe Cantu and infant Gale Haase and infant Kenneth Stines and infant Charles Fehringer Peetz Daryl Meier and infant John Virgil William Jarvis George Richards Jay Rickel Paul Houser and infant Harold McCoy Lodgepole and others.

Dionisio Hernandez Charles Nelson Albert Jelinek Carl Burghardt Joe Cantu Gale Haase Kenneth Stines Charles Fehringer Peetz Daryl Meier John Virgil William Jarvis George Richards Jay Rickel Paul Houser Lodgepole Harold McCoy

Newcomers Club Meeting and AAUW Event Prompted

The notice lists a Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Newcomers Club gathering at the Episcopal Parish Hall and a Wednesday AAUW meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Mrs. Paul Martin’s home with Rev. H Ralph Bixel speaking on the U N Telegraph Want Ads Get Results.

Newcomers Club Episcopal AAUW Paul Martin H. Ralph Bixel U. N

Winners Told In Ladies Meet In City Bowling League

In the final round of the Ladies City Bowling League over the weekend Mrs. Esther Puffer won the singles title. Mrs. Darrell Golden and Mrs. Earl Howerter shared the doubles championship with a 1186 series and 264 handicap. Esther Puffer rolled a 588 series and Golden–Howerter posted 392, 377 and 417 games. Full results appear in Wednesday’s Telegraph.

Esther Puffer Darrell Golden Earl Howerter Esther Golden Howerter The Telegraph

Police Court Driving Fines Listed

In court records Donald R. Myers and Ronald Statler faced speeding and reckless or careless driving charges with fines of 15 and costs, 15 and costs, and 1 and costs respectively. Richard Krueger and Howard Atkins were fined 20 and 10 respectively for speeding.

Donald R. Myers Ronald Statler Robert Deaver Richard Krueger Howard Atkins

Birth rate in Japan falls faster than any modern nation

The Population Reference Bureau reports Japan's birth rate declining at an unprecedented pace in modern history. Cape Agulhas lies 33 miles closer to the South Pole than the Cape of Good Hope.

Japan The Population Reference Bureau Cape Agulhas South Pole Cape of Good Hope

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