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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1969
Page
5
Whittier California visitors join Mrs Gillig and family in Sidney while others tour relatives. Lincoln and Omaha connections, VFW officers, missionaries from Winfield Kansas discussed. Local moves include Fehringers in San Francisco and new Sidney residents Kennon and Riggs. Major surgery at DePaul Hospital Cheyenne noted.
A $1200 loan from the Farm Bureau Federation was granted to Miss Sara Johnson of Lodgepole daughter of Mr and Mrs Le moyne Johnson to support nursing education. Johnson a spring graduate of Sidney High School plans to enter the nursing school at West Nebraska General Hospital in Scottsbluff in September.
Mr and Mrs James S Svoboda of Kent Ohio received their masters degrees on June 7 at Kent State University She holds a BA from Colorado State College and an MEd in Speech Pathology The husband earned a BS and MA in Speech Pathology Their thesis was on Aphasia They live at 1090 Lake Street Kent and attended the graduation with 200 other degree recipients
Mal Minshall debuted his new square dance record Swing ing Around at the Prairie Schooners Club dance held at South Ward School. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Olefson and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Jecminek of Holyoke.
Col and Mrs. Virgil Raddatz and daughter Anne visit Sidney relatives Mrs Stephens to Brandenberg AFB California after transfer from Washington David W Youngs plan O Neill trip for a visit with Mrs Young and children to Mrs Young's mother Mrs Dewey Schaffer Dr and Mrs J C Heinlein and Lisa Nancy Jody arrive from Tucson to visit Jack Lowes They will go to Estes Park next week to return to Tucson L S O Hollerans attended American Medical Association convention in New York Former area residents Mr and Mrs Mearl Cheney of Rapid City SD plan to retire in Sidney 2031 Newton remains their home The couple keeps in touch with Sidney residents.
Miss Vicki Lu Towater of Scottsbluff and Terry Lynn Adams of Denver wed at 7 p m at Scottsbluff First United Methodist Church with Rev. Loyd Bliff officiating on July 5. Attendants and family details followed as the couple plans a Sidney home before settling in Corad. Adams, a 1969 Kearney State College graduate, will teach junior high math at Cozad next school year.
Circle No. 5 of the Women's Society of Christian Service at First United Methodist Church met at Mrs. Mabel Jorgensen’s home with co-hostess Mrs. Clarence Strandberg. Eleven members and two guests shared scripture verses or a thought for the day. Mrs. Strandberg led. Miss Hazel Fogelsong gave devotions and prayers. Next gathering with Mrs. Margaret Dissmore on August 21. BOOST NEBRASKA.
The Country Club announces July and August activities with daily open hours at 1 p m except Monday. The grill closes at 9 p m. The swimming pool remains popular and members are urged to use it. A steak party is planned for Saturday July 26. Committee members include John Baudek chair Ralph Cox John Elwell and Robert Conrad. The Ft Sidney Golf tournament is set for August 16 with Carl Faddis arranging. The Ladies Golfing Association has committees for this event. A Pot Luck Dinner Dance is planned for August 23 with Richard Fix chair and helpers Mike Hardy Bob Roach and Kurth Deland.
Joe Fresquez Jr and Mr and Mrs Roy Mahlman participated in orientation days at Wayne State College Wayne Neb yesterday. They received a preview of college life listened to brief talks met the faculty and signed for classes.
Committees named for the Ladies Golf Invitation in Sidney. Eleven members attended the Hillside Golf Course Pro Shop gathering. Prizes awarded include closest to pin No. 2 and bogie on No. 4. Members plan to attend the Scottsbluff Invitational on Thursday.
Friday July 18 the Duplicate Bridge Club will not meet. Members urged to support Union Pacific Expo Days. Next meeting Friday July 25 at 8 pm in Episcopal Church. Sunday July 20 Morrill County Barracks in door picnic Bridgeport Legion Hall 1 pm. Lodgepole Valley Barracks and Ladies Auxiliary invited. Bring covered dish and table service. Call 254 3324 for transportation. Every Monday Rotary Club 6 15 pm Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. Every Tuesday Swimming for ladies only 12 30 to 1 30 pm city Pool. The Toastmasters Club 2408 meets Tuesdays 6 30 am The Chateau Kiwanis Club at Country Club 6 30 pm. Tuesday July 22 Senior Citizens East Ward 1 30 pm film shown bring table and cards.
Mrs. Mira Hester turns 80 on July 15 and joins a list of residents with upcoming birthdays. Marius Christensen will be 75 on July 24, Al Polenskie reaches 20 on July 26, and Harry Bangert will turn 76 on July 30 at the rest home.
Shirley Miller daughter of the Miller family in Peetz remains active despite cerebral palsy from birth. Born January 17 1952 she endured early medical challenges and a blood transfusion but continues therapy at home attends Denver hospitals and excels in school and Girl Scout activities. She earned many badges and awards including a Denver governor letter and a Colorado handicap contest prize while pursuing crafts reading sewing and music.
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