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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1956

Page

3

Local Social Notes Highlight Travel and Family Visits

Mr and Mrs L E Wamsley return from a business and pleasure trip in Salt Lake City. Numerous relatives travel and visit across Nebraska and neighboring states including Denver California and Kansas with gatherings in Alliance Minden Gothenburg and Scottsbluff among others.

L. E. Wamsley Salt Lake City Rudy Harder Altron Cecil Sowards Harry Benzel Lookout Mountain Frank Hornaday Denver W. Hornaday Royce Williams Greensberg Kan Dewey Foss Williams George Edmundson Lincoln Ronnie Mead Dwight Beck Jr C. C. ‘Yeakley C. C. Boucer Sidney West Nebraska General Hospital Scottsbluff John Andreason Minden Leon Lafler Hs Jgh Frank Fraundorfer Humphrey Raymond Fox St. Paul Miami E. L. Uptegrove Otto Johnson Oberlin G. B. Wookey Johnson Wookey Roy Depew John Nicholson EL F. Goranson Ralph, Handiey Gurley Ralph Gathman Richard Carter E. Goranson Ted Ayers Gothenburg Dotis Davis Maude Robbins Eugene Ore Walter ‘Robbins W. H. Robbins Roger Miss Robbins Wyoming Frank Coulter Worland Raymond Johnson Riverton Oscar Johnson Saratoga

Naomi Dewey to wed John Foster in Sidney plans

Engaged Rev. and Mrs. Earl J. Dewey announce the engagement of their daughter Naomi Ruth Dewey to John Wesley Foster of Nampa Idaho son of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Foster of Nampa Foster attends University of Idaho studying electrical engineering Miss Dewey studied in Mitchell Nebraska and Waxahachie Texas A summer wedding is planned at the Assembly of God Church in Sidney.

Earl J. Dewey Naomi Ruth John Wesley Foster Nampa Idaho Gene Foster Miss Dewey Mitchell Nebr Waxahachie Tex Foster University of Idaho Assembly of God Church Sidney

FAB Birthday Club guests at 1:30 dessert luncheon

Mrs. Bryce Wilson and members of the FAB Birthday Club attended a Friday afternoon 1:30 dessert luncheon at Mrs. Leon Lafler's home. Two pinochle tables were played with prizes going to Muriel Crosby high, Bryce Wilson second, Herman Jurgens low, and Stewart Brown traveling. Mrs. Lafler received a gift from the group.

Miss Davis Honored At Bridal Shower

Miss Davis, soon to wed Don Ayres, was guest of honor at a Monday evening bridal shower at the Marvin Armstrong home. Hosts Sharon Armstrong Shirley Varis deVoorde and Reba Kinne served refreshments and prizes. About 25 guests attended with out of town visitors Mrs. Ted Ayres of Gothenburg and Miss Lois Marek of Lodgepole.

Doris Davis Don Ayres Marvin Armstrong Sharon Armstrong Shirley Varis deVoorde Reba ‘Kinne Omy We ‘Gaines Izes Miss Sy. Neuman Ted Ayres Gothenburg Lois Marek Lodgepole

OES Past Matrons Breakfast Hosted by Agnew Home

Mrs Raymond Fox of St Paul and Mrs Alice Mann of North Platte led guests at a breakfast for OES Past Matrons and 15 members. Held Monday morning at Mrs K S Agnew's home, co hosts were Mrs Roland Biggs and Mrs A E Wright. Social time followed. no meeting in August. next set for September 10 with Mrs F L Uptegrove.

Raymond Fox St. Paul, Minn Alice Mann North Platte Janie Dodds OES K.S. Agnew Roland Biggs A .E. Wright F LL Uptegrove

Toastmistress Clubs Hold First Rocky Mountain Conference

The first annual June conference of Council 6 of the International Toastmistress Clubs met in Bridgeport at the Legion Hall. Installation of officers led by Elizabeth Fulkerson featured a TV in the Home panel, with audits by Norma Brandt and Muriel Scott.

Council 6 Rocky Mountain Region International Toastmistress Clubs Bridgeport Legion Hall Trails Toastmistress Club Elizabeth Fulkerson Thelma McCulloch Scottsbluff T. R. Tillotson Sidney W. I. Lyons George Thompson Oshkosh B. J. Barnes D. Ray Scudder Alliance W. S. Lyons Carl Norton Fred Beltner Council John Scott Torrington George Post Thad Patrick R. W. Laing

4 H Fun Nite Winners Listed at Public Speaking Contest

Approximately 260 people attended the Public Speaking Contest at City Auditorium on Saturday. Judges were Kay Walsh of Dalton and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ryan of Chappell. Senior division speakers included Carolyn Einemann Vera Brauer Vera Hare Lloyd Brauer and Marianne George. Junior winners were Jeannete Albro and Carol Hare. Winners of the Share-the-Fun contest received purple blue and red ribbons for groups led by Kookie Kutters Vera Hare Lila Christensen Claire Koester and others. Purple ribbon winners advance to the District contest in Alliance on August 20.

City Auditorium Kay Walsh Dalton Carl Ryan Chappell Cheyenne County Carolyn Einemann Vera Brauer Just Us Club Vera Hare Lloyd Brauer Marianne George Jeannete Albro Carol Hare Carolyn Eineman Vern Brauer Kookie Kutters Lucky Clover Club Lila Christensen Claire Belle Koester John Hokom Joe Policky Robert Irwin Jim Irwin George Sorge Just Us Burgett Peetz Alliance

Recent Bride Honored At Kimball Bridal Shower

Mrs. John Cathey of Kimball, a recent bride, was honored at a 9:30 A.M. Thursday bridal shower hosted by the Plainview Extension Club at Mrs. James Deaver’s home. Guests from outside the club included Mrs. Jack Aldridge of Kimball Miss Lila Thomas and Mrs. La Verne Thomas of Sidney. Gifts were presented from a table decorated with a white umbrella and lilies of the valley.

John Cathey Kimball Plainview Extension Club James Deaver Jack Aldridge Lila Thomas LaVerne Thomas Sidney Cathey

Gurley Family Reunion Brings Schultz Kin Together

Nearly 35 people gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schultz in Gurley for a family reunion. Attendees included Mrs. Schultz's four brothers and two sisters and their families from Iowa Illinois and Oregon. Sidney residents Mrs. Merrill Johnson and Mrs. E. F. attended.

Richard Schultz Gurley Schultz Iowa Illinois Oregon Sidney Merrill Johnson E. F. Goranson

Edith Faye Loyd’s 12th Birthday Party Held Sunday

Edith Faye Loyd celebrated her 12th birthday with a Sunday afternoon party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Minshall. After the cake she opened gifts and received a new bicycle from her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Loyd. guests included Judy Anderson Connie Minshall Janice Martin Nananda and Steven Minshall David Farron Decayne and Roy Loyd and Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Minshall.

Edith Faye Loyd H. W. Minshall Edith Faye Joe Loyd Judy Anderson Connie Minshall Janice Martin Nananda Steven Minshall David Farron Decayne Roy Loyd Eddie Minshall

Vrana-Sorge Rites In June At Seward

Miss Janice Jane Vrana daughter of Mr and Mrs Anton Vrana Seward and Lawrence Sorge son of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Sorge Gurley were married in June at First Methodist Church Seward. Rev F C Frederick read the vows. The bride wore Chantilly lace gown with a whisper train and pearl jewelry. Maid of honor Rowena Sorge and bridesmaids in blue crystalette wore matching frocks. The ceremony included daisies gladioli and Ester Reed blooms. After a Black Hills honeymoon the couple reside at 3672 X St Lincoln.

Janice Jane Vrana Anton Vrana Seward Lawrence Sorge Gilbert Sorge Gurley F. C. Frederick Rowena Sorge Mildren Vrana Doris Walker Janet Stillhan Elizabeth Ehlers Katherine Vrana Verlon Vrana Stewart Maxine Sorge Jerald Vrana Roger Sorge Marvin Styskal LeRoy Horst Melvin Abels Velma Trute Eileen Westerhoff Black Hills Sorge X St Lincoln

Mrs. Graham Hosts Farewell Dinner in Country Club Dining Room

Mrs. Marlys Graham of Minneapolis entertained Sunday evening at a farewell dinner in the Country Club dining room. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Christensen, William Layman, and Mrs. Kathryn Schaeffer.

Marlys Graham Minneapolis Alfred Christensen William Layman Kathryn Schaeffer

Oldtimers To Hold Annual Picnic In Gering

Junior Oldtimers and their families invited to annual picnic by the UP Oldtimers Club 29 and Auxiliary in Gering on Sunday July 15 at 4 30 p m. Information calls to Nelson Lamm 3967 or Mrs J T Corder 3640.

Past Noble Grands Meeting and Officer Installation

Past Noble Grands will meet Friday at 2 o'clock in the IOOF hall basement. Installation of officers will be held, and the Executive committee will handle refreshments.

IOOF

Elks Ladies Host Friday Card Party At Lodge

Mrs Pearlie Copley and Mrs Bryce Wilson hosted the Elks Ladies card party Friday evening in the Lodge room of the Elks Club. The event brought together members for games and socializing in a civic club setting.

Elks Ladies Pearlie Copley Bryce Wilson Elks Elks Club

Pinochio Tournament Honors Winners at Local Event

Six tables of pinochio played with Mrs Cop ley winning high prizes. Mrs Wilson took second high and Mrs H W Statler was low. Next meeting set for July 20 at 8 p.m. in the Elks Lodge room with hostesses Mrs Elsie Rushter and Mrs Lloyd Harlan.

Copley Wilson H. W. Statler Elks Lodge Elsie ‘Rushter Lloyd Harlan

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