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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1959

Page

7

Around The Town News Items From Sidney Area

Mr and Mrs Neil Hughes left for Nashville and Memphis for two weeks then board the U S Evangeline on Feb 14 for a Caribbean cruise. Doug Harlan plans to transfer to the University of Wyoming after a week with his parents. Wes Berry Jr departs for Lincoln to resume studies at University of Nebraska Dental School after visiting. Rae Jones and family visit from Omaha to see grandson Lance Barker with Barker at the University of Wyoming. Richard Powell family moving from Gering to Country Club Heights. Mrs J W Johnson hospitalized for influenza treatment. Josie Robirds to be released from Sterling hospital. Ralph Welch to speak at a four day State Farm seminar in Lincoln.

Neil Hughes Nashville Memphis Tenn U.S. Evangeline Caribbean Doug Harlan McCook Junior College Lloyd Harlan University of Wyoming At Laramie Wes Berry Jr Gincoln University of Nebraska Dental School Wes Berry Rae Jones Sidney Omaha Lance Barker Bs Percents Ross Barker University of Wyoming Richard Powell Gering Country Club Heights J W Johnson Memoral Hospital Josie Robirds Clarence Robirds Sterling Hospital Ralph Welch State Farm Insurance Lincoln

Dance Club Plans Public Open Dance Friday

Nine square dancers attended a Wednesday meeting of the Silver Belles and Beaux Square Dance Club in the V. W. Hall. Callers Virg Knackstedt and Ross Barker outlined an open dance Friday February 13 at City Auditorium with caller Jack Jackson of Columbus Ohio. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Keith Simpson and Mr and Mrs Clyde Cameron.

Silver Belles Beaux Square V. W. Hall Virg Knackstedt Ross Barker City Auditorium Jack Jackson Columbus Ohio Keith Simpson Clyde Cameron

Mrs Jaycees Plan Style Show And Tea

Mrs Jaycees held a meeting in the city auditorium basement with 13 members. They discussed attendance at the Winter Quarter for Jaycees and Mrs Jaycees in Grand Island on February 7 and 8, with plans for a style show and a tea in March. Sherri Bauman is slated to speak February 25. Hostesses were Mrs Joel Babcock and Mrs Roy Bobo.

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Saddle Club Plans Polo Field And Teams

The Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club discussed organizing polo teams and ordered equipment for a polo field at its Wednesday meeting, with 12 members present. Reports covered the Denver Stock Show and an Arabian Horse Show held July 4, 1958, at Estes Park, with hosts listed for the evening and upcoming meeting dates.

Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club J B Ruttner Denver Wes Jensen John Treinen Estes Park Jerome Karnik Ruttners Dick Lindley L. C. Holloway

Kiwanians View Film Plan Valentine Party

Sidney Kiwanis Club members met at Yendis Cafe to view a color sound film titled The Last Wheat Crop about Nebraska wheat production. Harold Tremain, former Cheyenne County Wheat Growers Association president, screened the movie while Amy Jones announced a ladies night for February 11 at 6:30 p.m. and invited wives of Kiwanis members.

Sidney Kiwanis Club Yendis Cafe Nebraska Harold Tremain Cheyenne County Wheat Growers Association Amy Jones Kiwanis Lindstrom Cee Ethan Tae

Marriage of LaNell Perryman and W Earl Barnes in Jacksonville

Announcement reports the marriage of Miss LaNell Perryman of Jacksonville Florida to W Earl Barnes son of Mr and Mrs E W Barnes of Sidney. The ceremony occurred January 17 at South Side Presbyterian Church Jacksonville by Rev James Jackson with immediate family present. A reception followed at the bride’s sister Mrs H Turley’s home. The couple took a brief wedding trip to Daytona Beach Florida before returning to Jacksonville where Mr Barnes serves with the U S Navy Air Force.

LaNell Perryman Jacksonville Fla W. Earl Barnes E. W. Barnes Sidney L. W. Perryman Adel, Ga South Side Presbyterian Church James Jackson H. Turley Daytona Beach Barnes U. S. Navy Air Force

Jeannette Raddatz Wins Homemaker Title For S H S

Jeannette Marie Raddatz of Sidney High School won the 1959 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow title after the highest score on a 50 minute homemaking exam taken by graduating senior girls. She earns a homemaking pin and enters state competition for a $1,500 scholarship and an educational trip to several cities.

Betty Crocker Sidney High School Jeannette Marie Raddatz Science Research Associates General Mills Washington, D.,c Colonial Williamsburg New York City Minnepolis Encyclopaedia Britannica

Rebekah Kensington Holds Wednesday Meeting at Odd Fellows Hall

Mrs. Bart Taylor presided at the Rebekah Kensington gathering in the basement of the Odd Fellows Hall. Twenty two members answered roll call. Mrs. Rex Olsen read Hope by Norman Vincent Peale. Lunch hostesses were Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Leslie Sabin and Mrs. Alva Hart. Canasta honors went to Mrs. George Burr high, Mrs. Belle Mann second high, and Mrs. Ida Ahrens low.

Bart Taylor Rebekah Kensington Odd Fellows Hall Norman Vincent Peale Rex Olsen Taylor Leslie Sabin Alva Hart George Burr Belle Mann Ida Ahrens

Exclusive Club Memberships Sold by Sidney Students

Sidney residents may be approached in the coming weeks by high school students selling memberships in an exclusive club. Each $1 ticket admits to a club that funds hosting a foreign student next year, aiding the American Field Service program and promoting world unity. Last year a French student and a German host experience are cited as prior examples.

Sidney Sidney Senior High School Goodwill Mel Everingham Goodwill Genevieve Abougit LePuy France Sherm Bauman Ed Bauman

Wheat Film Shown At Lions Club Luncheon

At the Lions Club luncheon in the Ft. Sidney Hotel Harold Tremain, past president of the Cheyenne County Wheat Growers Association, introduced the full color sound movie The Last Wheat Crop. Twenty five members attended as Ken Pittam presided. Plans to assist the James Mitchell twins fund were discussed.

Lion’s Club Harold Tremain Cheyenne County Wheat Growers Association Ken Pittam Ft. Sidney James Mitchell Twins

Mrs Austin Honored At Farewell Party

Mrs John Austin was guest of honor at a farewell party hosted by Marathonettes Bridge Club at Mrs William Walford home as the Austins prepare to move to Denver. Donnie and Jimmie Watford presented a corsage and jewelry shower was given. decorations were Valentine themed and card playing filled the evening. Marion Treinen won high, Burton Lowe low, and Joseph Dunbar received candy for a February birthday.

John Austin Marathonettes Bridge Club William Walford Austins Denver Austin Donnie Jimmie Watford Marion Treinen Burton Lowe Joseph Dunbar

Community events and benefits across Cheyenne County

A sequence of local notices lists March of Dimes fundraisers and dances at various venues including junior high, National Guard Armory, and Ft Sidney Hotel. Sponsored by Seventeen Club Beta Sigma Phi and others, proceeds go to scholarships and crippled children. Community groups host pancake feeds and a Firemen’s Ball, with music by local bands and modest admission fees.

March of Dimes National Guardee P. E Cheyenne County Senior High Beta Sigma Phi City Council Frank Mattoon Dick, Dotts Nebraska Crippled Children’s Junior Oldtimers Club National Guard Armory Verne Rice Sidney Merchants City Auditorium B.?.d. Does Episcopal Parish Hall Episcopal the Armory Millard Musil

Nelson Attends 20th Anniversary Of Am Loan Plan

Raoul Nelson, manager of the Sidney office of the American Loan Plan, attended the 50th anniversary meeting in Omaha. About 40 managers from Town and Nebraska joined the two day convention. The company originated in Iowa in 1909 as the Iowa Finance Co. A retirement plan for managers and all office employees was announced as a highlight. Nelson called the meeting one of the most successful for the organization.

Raoul Nelson Sidney American Loan Plan Omaha Nebraska Iowa Iowa Finance Co Nelson

Seventeen Club Plans March Of Dimes Dance

Seventeen Club met at Virginia Berry home with 16 members present. Vicxi James chaired the session and the group voted to sponsor a March of Dimes dance after the Sidney Kimball basketball game on Saturday evening January 31 in the junior high auditorium. Tickets are 20 cents. Heart Sisters names were drawn and kept secret. Next meeting is the Valentine party at Patty Thompson home on February 11. A hair demonstration by Mrs. Florence Berry featured the program. Refreshments followed.

Junior High Sidney Kimball Seventeen Club Steee Fellowship League Virginia Berry Vicxi James Sidney-Kimball Patty Thompson Florence Berry

Sidneys and Potters Admits and Dismissals Reported

A list from Sidney, Potter and Dalton details admissions and dismissals. Names include Mrs Melvin Horn, Weld on Zimmerman, Faith Coen, Mrs Virgil Wells, Judith Ann Wilcox, Charlie Grage, Loretta Gennig, Mrs J W Johnson, Mack Peen, Gurley, Joe Deaver Sund, Mike Kilgore and others. Dismissals name Mrs Harvey Marsh, Mrs Felix Koenig and son, Mrs William Kalousana and son, Darlene Schlesselman, William Benkiewicz and Petronilo S Dunquez.

Sidney Melvin Horn Weldon Zimmerman Faith Coen Virgil Wells Judith Ann Wilcox Charlie Grage Loretta Gennig J. W. Johnson Hugh Fees Mack Peen Gurley Joe Deaver Sund Mike Kilgore Harvey Marsh Felix Koenig and Son William Kalousana Darlene Schlesselman William Benkiewicz Petronilo S Dunquez Robert Hail W O Anderson Chappell Gary Bruns Sam Gurley Joe Deaver Potter Leon Larson Anton Benish Dalton Floyd Lippstrew

Births in Chappell and Beatrice Families

Robert Lynn Bruns, a son of Mr and Mrs Garv L Bruns of Chappell, was born at Memorial Hospital on Saturday January 24 weighing eight pounds seven ounces. Patti Sue Aden, a daughter of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Aden, was born at Memorial Hospital on Wednesday January 28 weighing eight pounds one ounce. Grandparents listed for both families include Ir and Mrs Lowell Knerr. Mr and Mrs Car Bruns of Chappell. Mr and Mrs John J Aden. Mrs Lena Hawkins of Beatrice.

Robert Lynn Bruns Garv L Bruns Chappell Robert Lynn Memorial Hospital Carol Jean Alan Lee Lowell Knerr Car Bruns Patti Sue Aden Patti Sue LeRoy Aden Terry Lee Sandra Kay John J. Aden Lena Hawkins Beatrice

Fran Frerichs Birth Announcement in Sidney

Shelly Fran Frerichs daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred A Frerichs was born at 3 03 am on Wednesday Jan 28 in Memorial Hospital weighing eight pounds two ounces Sisters Cheryl Lynn eight and Rhonda Jean five Grandparents Bertie Frerichs and Joe Green both of Sidney

Shelly Fran Frerichs Shelly Fran Fred A. Frerichs Memorial Hospital Cheryl Lynn Rhonda Jean Bertie Frerichs Joe, Green Sidney

Deo Daddiers 4 H Club Elects Officers at Start

The Deo Daddiers 4 H Club held its first organizational meeting January 24 at Virginia Kettler’s home. Officers elected include President Kathy Fleming, Vice President Marla Walker, Secretary Marlaine Walker, News Reporter Janice Treinen, Treasurer Virginia Kettler, Social Director Barbara Kurz. Leader is Mrs Carl Kurz with assistant Mrs Marvin Kettler. Two junior leaders are Linda Fleming and Paulette Klug. Dues are 5 cents. Project chosen is skirt and blouse. Members sang and were served lunch by Mrs Marvin Kettler. Next meeting scheduled February 7 at Virginia Kettler’s home. Janice Treinen, reporter.

Virginia Kettler Kathy Fleming Marla Walker Marlaine Walker Janice Treinen Barbara Kurz Carl Kurz Marvin Kettler Linda Fleming Paulette Klug

Cub Scout Pack 90 Awards Night at First Methodist

Cub Scout Pack 90 met Wednesday in the First Methodist Church social hall with opening flag ceremony led by Donn Hume Eddie Trickler Thomas Mitchell Mike Willis and David Berges. Awards by Joe Bailey included several bear and lion badges gold arrows denner and pins while Den 3 presented Stop the Presses.

Cub Scout Pack 90 First Methodist Church Donn Hume Eddie Trickler Thomas Mitchell Mike Willis David Berges Joe Bailey Welf Baize Robert Sawick Daryl Johnson Ellis Vaughn Bob Hassel Stevan Adams Bill McDaniel Billy Gipfert Virgil Knackstedt Bruce Leypoldt Tom Landmesser Lion Micky Robinson David Felt Eddie Christensen Rodney Anderson Mitchell Denner Jerry Kruse Eeddie Trickler Tom Mitchell Leo Landmesser Bruce Cook Den

Extension Club and Bakers Dozen Elect New Officers

Extension Club met for a 1 oclock luncheon on Tuesday January 27 with 12 members present. Mrs Arnold Westerhoff presided and they planned lessons for the year and distributed yearbooks. It was voted to give 1 to the Pennies for Friendship Fund. The lesson Shoes That Fit was given by Mrs H W Statler and Mrs Robards. Bakers Dozen elected new officers: Howard Matheny president Leslie Sabin vice president A F Bonesteel secretary treasurer Neal Craig news reporter Jack Wright music reading and citizenship chairman Robert Andrew courtesy and Mrs Lauters scrapbook. New members Ray Alberding and Walter Herboldsheimer were welcomed. The next meeting will be February 24 at Mrs Bonesteels.

Goal Gainers Goal Gainers Extension Club Roy Gish Arnold Westerhoff H W. Statler Robards Gish Statler Bakers Baker’s Dozen Robert Lauters Howard Matheny Leslie Sabin A. F. Bonesteel Neal Craig Jack Wright Robert Andrew Couresy Lauters Usson Craig Ray Alberding Walter Herboldsheimer Bonesteel

Women’s Athletic Program Set Monday Session

All adult women are urged to attend the second session Monday night at 8 o clock in the senior high auditorium. Sponsored by the Community Improvement Association the program is supervised by Miss Elizabeth Schaffer physical education instructor. Volleyball exercises and other organized sports will be on the agenda.

Community Improvement Association Elizabeth Schaffer

Gurley Do Better 4 H Club organizational meeting

The Gurley Do Better 4 H Club met Monday night January 26 at the home of Ronald and Galen Kriesel with twelve members present. New members Kim Ahlschwede and Danny McNurlin joined. Officers were elected: Ronnie Draper president Ned Rowan vice president Robert Rowan secretary Ronald Kriesel treasurer Galen Kriesel news reporter Roger Sorge leader Arnold Draper assistant leader Fred Kriesel declined nomination. Next meeting set for February 16 at Stuart Sorge’s home. Galen Kriesel reporter.

Ronald Galen Kriesel Kim Ahlschwede Danny McNurlin Dalton Ronnie Draper Ned Rowan Robert Rowan Ronald Kriesel Roger Sorge Arnold Draper Fred Kriesel

Ted Baker Is Wed In Jan 22 Rites

Leslie Ann Cieply of Washington wed Ted Baker of Sidney in a quiet Jan 22 ceremony at 6 30 p m at Anacostia Methodist Church officiated by Rev William Lyons. Attendants Seth Moore Peggy Beaver and Ron Kerr. They reside at 1402 T St SE Apt 5 Washington DC. Mrs Baker studies at DC General Hospital while her husband attends the US Navy School of Music.

Leslie Ann Cieply Washington, D. C Ted Baker Sidney B Cieply Pittsburgh Blanche Baker William Lyons Anacostia Methodist Church Seth Moore Cody, Wye Peggy Beaver Ron Kerr Washington T St SE Apt 5 Baker District of Columbia General Hospital US Navy School of Music

Baking Milling Contest Results Being Announced

The 1958 Nebraska Milling and Baking Contest results are released by the Nebraska Grain Improvement Association. First place: Fred Schmidt and son of Red Willow County. second: Chester Johnson and son of Furnas County. Cheyenne County winners include Dennis Miller and Byrle R. Hopkins tied for ninth and tenth, plus Howard Reimers, Lee Shoemaker, Don Ray Cruise, and Edwin Harrison in later places. Awards were given January 26 in Lincoln. The event promotes milling and baking qualities of wheat, with the Bison variety placing first again and earning several top awards. Association president Bruce Hagemeister heads the group with Cheyenne County directors Charles N Deaver, Jack H. Lowe, and C H. Kreader, and J C Swinbank as consultant.

Nebraska Grain Improvement Association Fred Schmidt Red Willow County Chester Johnson Furnas County Dennis Miller Cheyenne County Byrle R. Hopkins Banner County Howard Reimers Lee Shoemaker Don Ray Cruise Edwin Harrison Lincoln Cheyenne Nebred Pawnee Bruce Hagemeister Charles N Deaver Jack H. Lowe Sidney C H. Kreader Dalton J. C Swinbank

Civil Service Posts In Engineering Open

The Civil Service Commission announces openings for Engineer applicants grades 5 through 15 across Federal agencies in Iowa Kansas Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota and South Dakota. Vacancies exist in many branches of engineering. New grads and experienced engineers are sought with starting pay for qualified new graduates at 5430 dollars per year and experienced engineers up to 14000 dollars. Contact Mr Couch civil service representative at your local post office or the Director Ninth U S Civil Service Region New Federal Building St. Louis Missouri.

The Civil Service Commission Iowa Kansas Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Couch Civil Service Ninth U. S. Civil Service Region New Federal Building St. Louis 1

Antelope Divide 4-H Club Reorganizes at Nelson Home

The Antelope Divide 4-H Club met at Terry Nelson's home with six members present to reorganize. Officers elected include Kent Olsen as president Rae Nelson as vice president Dennis Madden as secretary and Terry Nelson as news reporter. Projects for the year are Electricity and Crops. The next meeting will be at Kent Olsen's home on February 20 with Terry Nelson reporting.

Terry Nelson Ivan Liljegren Kent Olsen Rae Nelson Dennis Madden

Chaplain Begins Temporary Duty at Sioux Ordnance Depot

Lt. Col. Lewis P. Bowling, Army Reserve chaplain, reports to Sioux Ordnance Depot for 15 days of active duty training. He serves with the 5200th Logistical Division and conducts religious services, counsels youth groups, and supports veterans affairs. Bowling, a Hot Springs minister, has 42 months of full-time service and served in World War II with three units. he is married with two children.

Lewis P. Bowling Army Chaplains Corps Sioux Ordnance Depot 5200Th Hot Springs S. D Army Reserve Col. Bowling United Churches Presbyterian Veterans Administration Center 83Rd Infantry 365Th Station Hospital Europe Sth Armored Lewis Jimmy

Frontier Names New Legal Head

DENVER Scott C Whitney is named Frontier Airlines new vice president by president Lewis B Maytag Jr He will handle Frontier’s legal matters including regulatory proceedings and oversee economic research route development and public affairs He becomes the fourth vice president heading major departments Also named were Harvey P Barnard Jr vp maintenance and operations L Preston Blatter vp treasurer and John D Lindsay vp traffic and sales.

Denver Scott C Whitney Frontier Airlines Lewis B Maytag Jr Whitney Handl Rn Frontier Whitney Maytag Harvey P. Barnard, Jr L. Preston Blatter John D. Lindsay

Alliance Rites For Sidneyites' Brother

Funeral services were held in Alliance for Stephen F Deaver 67 who farmed near Sidney before moving to Alliance in 1924. He founded Deaver Grain and Oil Co at Berea. Survivors include George Deaver Charles Deaver and Mrs Ellen Cortney all of Sidney.

Alliance Stephen F Deaver Sidney Deaver Grain and Oil Co Berea George Charles Deaver Ellen Cortney

Recount To Unicam Floor By One Vote

Lincoln area recount clears 7-6 in committee on committees to retally governor elect Ralph Brooks over Victor Anderson. The measure moves to the Unicameral for a possible floor vote amid 436000 ballots stored in the statehouse basement awaiting retally decision.

Lincoln Committee On Committees Ralph G. Brooks Victor E. Anderson Brooks Statehouse

Marriage Licenses Issued for Bond and Meyer

The county judge's office issues a marriage license to Eugene R. Bond aged 20 and Clara K. Meyer aged 19, both residents of Lodgepole.

Eugene R. Bond Clara K. Meyer Lodgepole

Florence Craig's Texas return and local social notes

Mrs Florence Craig returned Tuesday from Abilene Texas after visiting her son and wife Mr and Mrs Byron Craig Others host and attend gatherings include Mr and Mrs Don Miles and Rosann of Chappell Dorothy Williams and the Zimola home Doug Caldwell and family from Cheyenne Earl Cruise and family entertained Luno and Dalton grade school basketball at Dix Don Hunt released from Sidney Hospital visits Lincoln and Denver Stock Show trips by several locals Community extends sympathy to Emilie Potlock family at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney

Florence Craig Abilene Texas Byron Craig Don Miles Rosann Chappell Dorothy Williams Joe Zimola Earl Cruise Doug Caldwell Twigg Elaine Cheyenne Caldwell A. Caldwell Doug I A. Caldwell Ben Vacik Oxford Russell Kimble Macolm Yeager Lodgepole Dix Luno Dalton Charles Seda John de Mers Sr Denver Loveland Jim Sullivan de Mers Johnny de Mers Bus Gade Clinton Gade Don Hunt Sidney Hospital Hunt Rose North Platte H. H. Misegadis Grant Fred Lehmkchul Cecil Hunt Firth Booth Room John de Mers Emilie Potlock Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Sidney Monda

Traffic Mishaps Take Downturn

Police data show a sharp downturn in reported accidents over the last two days despite snowpacked streets. One minor crash occurred Thursday at about 5:30 p.m. involving Mrs. J. L. Tweell and John J. Spaeth, with no injuries or damage.

Sidney J. L. Tweell 13Th and Linden John J. Spaeth Towell Auto

Chappell Road Plea Gets Cold Reception

Chappell Mayor Ramey Whitney led a delegation seeking state responsibility for a 24 mile gravel road from Chappell to Oshkosh. The Highway Advisory Commission rejected extending the state system to gravel roads, citing policy.

Chappell Oshkosh Ramey Whitney Highway Advisory Commission J R McBride

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