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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1959
Page
11
A partial list of friends and relatives from out of town attended funeral services for James Heaton. Names span multiple states including Nebraska Colorado and Iowa with attendees from Omaha Lincoln Sidney and Valentine and visits to Estes Park and Denver. The note also mentions travels and social visits across the region.
Rosemarie Siegrist of Wheat Ridge announces engagement to Harold Lee Geu of Sidrféy and Urbana Illinois. Geu, son of Emma Geu, is a University of Illinois graduate active in Alpha Zeta Beta Epsilon and Phi Kappa Phi. Wedding planned for late August in Urbana.
Sidney club members meet to plan the Sidney Ladies Invitational to be held Aug 5. Committees cover publicity refreshments decorations and prizes. Hostesses named for next meeting and 21 members attended with four guests. Eleven signed for July 16 Kimball trip. reservations due by Saturday.
Seventh graders who joined the Metho dist Youth Fellowship were guests of honor at a Sunday afternoon picnic at Legion Park. Nine guests joined 44 members and seven counselors, with Richard Heizer leading a brief business meeting about serving lunch during the Maytag auction sale Friday evening at the city auditorium. The afternoon included games.
Members of the Merry Tea Extension Club held a baby shower for Mrs. Clarence Motes at the home of Mrs. Alva Cox. Games and prize giving occurred with Mrs. Lenhart Schobert and Mrs. C. E. Heizer each winning prizes and returning them to the honoree. A ribbon corsage with a tiny baby doll accompanied a gift from the group and refreshments concluded the event.
The Guiding Star Council final picture contest results list Carol King Linda Fleshman Beverly Johnson and Vicki Sholand as winners. District 1V entrants include Sidney and Lodgepole girls. The senior group plans a July Colorado Springs trip with cross council participation and a week of camping near Colorado Springs.
Second Lt. Wayne L. Roberts of Sidney Nebraska has completed a ten week officer basic course at Fort Monmouth New Jersey. The 23 year old newly commissioned Signal Corps officer trained in small unit tactics staff and command procedures communication methods and leadership. He is a 1954 Dalton High School and 1958 University of Nebraska graduate and previously worked for Northern Natural Gas in Omaha.
A cooking note advises against boiling beef for long times. Short or no boil keeps meat tender moist and flavorful, avoiding toughness stringiness and dryness. Use quick sear or brief simmer to preserve juiciness.
A son Timothy Roy Echternach was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Norman Echternach at 4 15 p.m. on Monday July 6 weighing seven pounds 1344 ounces. He has a sister Patti Lee nine and brother Ronnie John six. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Chester Echternach Santa Monica California and Mrs Clarisa Winchell South Sioux City Nebraska. Louise Marie Carlson Born July 9 in Denver hospital to Mr. and Mrs Loren Carlson. Brothers Glenn five and Gary two. Grandparents J H Kucera Sidney and Warren Carlson Kearney.
A roster of admissions and dismissals across Sidney Gurley Lodgepole Peetz Crook North Platte Grand Island and other places. Names include Mrs Henry Kieselhorst Betty Durand J T Morales Mrs Lee Ehern berger Mrs Thurman Crawford and several others with service entries and dated notes.
Cindy Lou Bauer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Bauer, was born in a Denver hospital on Monday July 6 weighing five pounds three and a fourth ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Bauer Jr of Sidney and Mr and Mrs Ed Preuit of Wheatland Wyoming. Great grandmother is Mrs Leona Moore of Wheatland.
Bottled cranberry juice serves as a refreshing base for summer beverages. Orange juice and ginger ale also mix well, offering easy variations for cool, bubbly drinks.
The Sidney Kiwanis Club held its annual family outing Wednesday at Legion Park replacing the weekly meeting. Sixty four attendees enjoyed food prepared by Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Schwartz and spent time visiting and playing games.
Rebekah Kensington met Wednesday with 18 members in the I.C.O.F. Hall basement. Mrs. Barton Taylor presided. Mrs. A. R. Tremain read Alaska Senator Calls 1959 Fourth Unique. Hostesses for July 22 were Mrs. Tremain, Mrs. Augenstein, and Mrs. Mann. canasta winners were Tremain, Bates, and Jacobsen.
Warren Brown and his infant son Robert Warren were guests of honor at a morning shower hosted by Mrs. J. H. Lowe with co host Mrs. E. E. Haines. A pink themed coffee service and a shower tree presented gifts from attending guests.
William Zierlein, formerly of Sidney and now manager of the Boulder Sears store, announced the shop won the national floor covering sales contest. The store exceeded its quota by over 800 percent and earned a $125 award shared among employees. Zierlein is married to Helen Jones, daughter of C. C. Jones of Sidney.
Providence Chapter 108 Order of Eastern Star held a Wednesday night meeting with 40 members and three guests Mrs. Tom Coffey Mrs. Mildred Scho bert of Hinsdale Illinois and Mrs. Ethel Skelton of Omaha Mrs Rex Olsen presided and received a birthday cake from Mrs Lloyd Tain during the social hour Hostesses were Mrs M D Armstrong and Mrs Francis Hiner with several helpers and decorative touches including lace cloth rose bowls and white tapers.
Owoco Bridge Club met with guest Mrs. Robert Ireland at Mrs. Clyde Cameron s home. Honors: Mrs. Don Albars high, Mrs. Roy Massey second, Mrs. Jerry Monk low. Monk to host July 21. B and G Bridge Club hosted by Mrs John Elwell Jr with new member Mél Busekist. honors: Mrs. Pollock high, Mrs. Elwell second, Mrs. Gerald Matzke third, Mrs. Busekist low, Mrs. Warren Brown traveling. Next meeting July 21.
Cheyenne County Judge's office lists licenses for Joe Gonzales 27 and Eva Silas 21 both of Sidney. Also George Powell 22 of Sidney and Louise Roderick 18 of Bayard.
Sund News reports 27 attendees at a family reunion at Legion Park in Sidney. Guests include Diane DeMers of Davenport and Ora Olson. Several relatives and friends from Cheyenne Loveland Kimball and Lodgepole visited or hosted events over the period including trips to Central City and Mount Evans.
Fresh snap beans should be used a day or two after bringing them home from the market to maximize flavor and texture. Store them in the refrigerator to maintain freshness until preparation.
If you buy the long shred prepared sweetened coconut you may want to chop it into short lengths before using it in baked products. This practical hint helps ensure even distribution and texture in desserts.
A Sidney Telegram feature spotlights money saving ads from local merchants in this issue, inviting readers to compare prices and take advantage of promotional deals. It highlights nearby shops and regional savings opportunities for shoppers.
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