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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1953
Page
15
On Wednesday June 27 in Columbus Miss LaVerna Cech daughter of Mr and Mrs Bohumil Cech Clarkson and Harold Skarka son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Skarka Potter were named in a clubs and societies ceremony.
The Holy Trinity Lutheran Missionary Society met July 7 at Mrs. Ben Folkers’s home with 13 members present. Mrs. George led a lesson on Indians of the USA. Delegates for the Midland Assembly on August 9–14 were chosen. A surprise farewell for Mrs. Malcolm Anderson planning a move to eastern Nebraska was planned. Lord’s Prayer closed the meeting, followed by lunch hosted by the hostesses.
Mrs Emmett W Orme of Lincoln has been named to the national Status of Women Committee of the American Association of University Women effective July 1 She is the first Nebraskan to receive the honor The six member committee serves a two year term chaired by Dr Rosamonde Ramsay Boyd The group notably helped push qualified women into national government roles during recent political changes naming Oveta Culp Hobby Ivy Baker Priest Clare Booth Luce and Dorothy Cole Houghton for appointments
Plans for a rummage sale in August were made at the regular meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Tuesday night. Mrs Victor Nelson officiated in the absence of president Mrs C J Kinsey. Routine business was disposed of and the evening was spent socially.
Jobs Daughters and the Guardian Council were installed at the local Bethel June meeting. New officers include Alberta Gentle as Honored Queen and Jane Rowan as Senior Princess, with a full slate of titles and duties. Mobile installing officers were Cleo Iennedy Sharon Armstrong Carol Tremain Beverly Wasser Ira Lewis and Beulah Ballew. Donna Steward received a past honored queens pin and Alberta Gentle received the Honored Queen pin. Guardian council installed were Mrs Ellis Barnes guardian and Mr Barnes associate guardian.
The American Legion Gurley Auxiliary invites the public to a July 7 meeting to hear reports from Boys State participant Riley Sterling and Girls State participant Bonita Bartels on their week at Lincoln. Ralph Robertson of Potter will speak, lunch will be served, then the Auxiliary holds its regular meeting.
Eighteen members of the Past Matrons of the Eastern Star attended the 2 p.m. Monday meeting at the Eastern Star Temple. Donna Craig and Julianne Westfall performed piano solos. The gathering was a no-hostess affair. Next meeting is a picnic at Legion Park shelter house on August 10. Arrangements committee: Mrs. Frank Wolf, Miss Valeska Neubauer, Mrs. Kenneth Agnew, Mrs. Harold Keith, Mrs. Ada Barker.
Mrs Frank Holmes hosted the Monday Evening Bridge group at her home for a dessert bridge at 8 p m Monday. Two tables played with Mrs Lawrence Sharp winning high and Mrs William Faragher second. Mrs Fred Thompson was low. The next meeting will be July 27 at Mrs Henry Klutiz’s home.
The Sidney Women’s Christian Temperance Union held a Friday meeting with a song festival at Legion Park shelter house. Mrs. Herb Kesselring played accordion among vocal selections. Mrs. George Young led the business session. Mrs. H. S. Harden led devotions. Guest Mrs. Watkins is to join. Sixteen members attended. next meeting August 9 with Mrs. Elmer Holtman.
Sidney Garden Club met Tuesday at Mrs Ronn home with Mrs George Young assisting hostess. Members discussed writing a history of the club, read articles, and planned improvements for the yearbook. Next meeting set for August 11 at Mrs Ervin Fickers home with Mrs G P Fitzpatrick assisting.
Two tables of bridge played Tuesday as Mrs. Charles B. Innes hosted the Time Wasters Bridge Club at her home. Prizes went to Mrs. M. R. Merritt, Mrs. Milton Handsell, and Mrs. J. Fred Thompson, with an extra prize for guest Mrs. Harold O Connor.
Thunder and Blazes performs a March and selections by Bill Ackerman with soloists Phyllis Waggerby Lucik Romberg Parker Clarke and Donna Steward plus student choirs and instrumental trios. The program includes Hymn Pavanne and Stout Hearted Men with patriotic pieces from the Chicago World’s Fair and Hail Nebraska themed by Ackerman.
Beginners in the Sidney band will perform for the first time Friday night under director Dean Killion. The list of players includes flutes Cor ine Vizina Peggy Lou Hakes Judy Ziegler Camillea Choate and Sandy Cook among flutists. clarinets Helen Ann Jorgenson Marilyn Maley Dianne Puffer Beverly Lindahl Gloria Lanks Carol Lee Landmesser Janice Sharman Jean Stevenson Patty McHendry Janice Hume Christina Bennett Francis Jorgenson Darlene Elliott Sharon Adams. saxophones Joan Stevenson Michael Young Janice Wolverton Jody Glassburn. trombones Phillip Ham Edward Bowman Dale Gaddis Terry Nickne Steve Pippitt. baritones J L Whitmire Ric Lundine Larry Pheil. cornets Ann Shuman Randy Bauman Pam Rogers Judy White Stanley Jorgensen Stanley Talecott Lolly O’Connor Dale Woods Jimmy Nissen Jimmy Takahashi Kenneth Overmiller Sandra Baker David Graham Jerry Geno Larry Land Benny Ealy.
The Fran cis DeBrunner Unit No. 286 American Legion Auxiliary Lodge pole named committees for the year. Chairs include Clara Franss to rehabilitation and child welfare, Bessie Hafer for membership, May Heath for legislative, Helen Lydiatt for Americanism and flag etiquette, Alice Brown for civil defense, music by Bessie Hafer and Alice Brown, Girls State by Jennie Smith, purchasing by Kay Miller and Mary Mornicek, Poppy Day by Nellie Smith, memorial by Irma Quinn, publicity by Maude Glassburn and Mabel Hernbloom, cards by Jennie Smith, flowers by Viola Schmidt, rugs by Alice Brown, kitchen by Alice Brown. Plans to plaster and tile the dining room were discussed, a float for Old Settlers Reunion considered, and dues of three charter members noted. Special guests included Mrs J H Kane, Miss Kate Graham, and Mrs Ralph Landa.
Mr and Mrs Malcolm Anderson plan to leave Sidney after five and a half years here. They came from Wahoo to buy the Deluxe Motel from Wesley Berry, later selling it to build the Kozy Court now the El Palomino Motel. They sold the El Palomino last winter to L M Short and will depart Tuesday for Wahoo after selling their home to Mrs Mabel Jorgensen.
Mrs Emil Tank and Mrs E R Hadley hosted a breakfast for 13 Division 4 members of the W S C S at the Methodist Church basement on Thursday. Guests Mrs Rex Olson and Mrs Robert L Townsend attended as well as Mrs Carl Olson who chaired the meeting. Mrs Glen Bales led devotions and the lesson. The next meeting is planned for August 20 with Mrs Bales hosting and Mrs May Rose assisting.
Patrick David Kealy weighed six pounds eleven ounces at Sidney Hospital on July 11. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Kealy, formerly Helen Heath. The Kealys have two other children.
A Wednesday noon hospital list records admissions including Mrs. Marie Kaer Mrs. Maxine Willis Mrs. Margaret Stickley and others along with several births. Admitted to Sidney and Lodgepole facilities and outpatient dismissals noted for several patients and newborns including a boy born July 13 to Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Butts and a girl born July 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chafin.
The Jaycee Jills met Tuesday night at Hazel's Cafe where Mrs Dan Duncan reported on her trip to the Minneapolis convention. The Board of Directors appointed committees for the coming year and three guests attended. The next meeting will be a social gathering with the date to be announced.
Judy Jervis marked her fourteenth birthday with a Tuesday slumber party at home. Guests Flora Mahaffey Jane Welch Jane O Connor and Nancy Davis surprised her with ice cream and cake before settling in for the night.
Mrs. Carl Olson will attend a weekend School of Instruction and Council of Administration for all district presidents of the VFW Auxiliary in Grand Island. The program runs Friday through Sunday to guide operations and governance.
Harold Meadon petroleum engineer with Ohio Oil Company is transferred from the Sidney office to Grass Creek Wyoming. He left for the new post on Tuesday after returning from a vacation spent in Pennsylvania.
In the Pennsylvania Dutch country travelers find charm in quaint costumes and colorful barns along rural routes. Local villages showcase traditional attire, decorative architecture, and scenic farms that attract visitors seeking regional culture and photo opportunities.
A vintage home tips note promotes nonfat dry milk as a tasty way to ensure children consume milk. It details a cost-effective prep and includes two dessert recipes Marbled Butterscotch Pudding and a tapioca applesauce dessert, with step by step mixing, heating, cooling, and chilling instructions.
The notice lists several births and family mentions including Mrs. Mark Weiser and daughter Mrs. Percy Herrara with son, Mrs. Roy Jackson Denver L. E. Sungee Frank Jones, a boy born July 14, and births to Sidney Martin, Ervin Weaklend, Dale Rousin, and Herman Flamig on July 16 or in July. The item reads like a civic society birth and family update column.
The Country Club announces a new cross country golf tournament for women on July 19 inviting all women golfers to participate. The event marks a fresh addition to the club calendar and aims to showcase female talent in a scenic course setup.
The Busy Body Beef Club met July 6 with Larry French and presider Johnny Laaker. One visitor attended. Members discussed a Fun Night skit and shared lunch after the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for July 20 with Johnny Laaker. Larry French, reporter.
In Lichfield England during a trial for AWOL Private Cornelius C Knight 28 said he married a woman who claimed to be 32 but was 51 and that he "just went all to pieces" during the ordeal reported in the court martial.
James J. McCandless of Glasgow was fined two pounds in Runcorn after admitting he attempted to cheat the railroad by climbing through a train window and hanging outside the car to avoid the conductor.
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