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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1961
Page
3
A flurry of relatives and friends arrive and depart as Sidney residents host and visit across Colorado and Wyoming. Names include E A Ruttner, Ruth Craig, Gilbert Levi, the Schulz family, the Tysons, and many others visiting Estes Park Denver Cheyenne Billings and Denver area, with weddings and funerals noted.
State Senator George Fleming spoke to the Kiwanis Club Monday night about his Senate activities. A Ford film titled Equation for Progress was shown. Keith Simpson presided. 21 members attended with guests Bob Decker and W. Norton. The club voted funds to finance the Cheyenne County fair booth and discussed sponsoring a German student, noting limited student availability and Sidney’s exclusion this time. Cheyenne Frontier Days tickets will be available for visiting Kiwanis members. contact Ralph Spencer to arrange attendance.
Mrs. Nevin Hopkins of Omaha, a former Sidney resident, was guest of honor at a Tuesday morning coffee hosted by Mrs. Dale Niebaum. Ten guests attended, and the gathering was informal.
Jack Bishop received the Janet and Arnott Folsom scholarship to Chadron State Teachers College for the 1961 62 term announced by L J Fitzgibbon associate registrar. The $180 scholarship covers tuition. He is son of Mr and Mrs Earl Bishop and was active in athletics Future Teachers of America and band in high school.
The Sidney Lions Club reports a six week effort collecting over 180 used eyeglasses from local business drop boxes. Dr. Paul Adkinson chair described the project at a Wednesday meeting. The glasses will go to Lions International for distribution to the needy worldwide. A. E. Wright spoke on the state hot lunch program for public schools and its impact in Sidney.
The Sidney Band performs tonight at 8 pm in Legion Park Amphitheater. Director Sid Phelps lists numbers including Lavelle Big Brass Band, Man With The Golden Arm, Mozart Suite, Storm King, and national anthem pieces amid a program featuring Osterling and Finlayson works.
Two Circles of Holy Trinity Lutheran Dorcas Society met Thursday afternoon for business and study. Esther Circle with nine members gathered at the homes of Mrs. Oldenburg Mrs. Ahlm and Mrs. Foster. devotionals by Mrs. Swanson and lesson on What Lutherans Teach led by Mrs. Rabe. Miriam Circle led by Mrs. Rexroth held a brief business session at Mrs. Ladine’s home with eleven members present. devotions by Mrs. Meissner and Mrs. Gipfert who was named secretary for the year. Plans for Aug. 17 hostesses, Mrs. Emma Nelson and Mrs. Margaret Anderson, were announced for the church social hall.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Troutman celebrate 45 years with a family dinner at daughter Elvin Kahl’s home. Attending are four daughters and spouses, sons, grandchildren, and relatives from Colorado, Lincoln, Sterling, Tilden, Kimball, Oklahoma City, Loveland, and Wiggins, plus visitors from Ft. Morgan and Paradise.
Eastern Star Kensington group met at the Masonic Hall with 14 members. They planned a birthday party at Memorial Rest Home on July 25 featuring vocal solos by Glenn Hornbery and violin by Lester Stecher. Hostesses were Mrs. Roy MacAdam Mrs. Amelia Dyke and Mrs. Fern Gould. Honors at bridge went to Mrs. C. A. Story and al canasta to Mrs. Lee Gain. Next meeting set for August 15.
The JE Club of Christ Episcopal Church held a July schedule including a July 3 business and study session, a July 6 picnic at Sam Chambers ranch followed by a dancing party, and a July 17 scavenger hunt. Arrangements were by Carol Hickox, Patricia Cowell, Jim Selzer, and Buddy Dillard with refreshments by Michael Coleman after the hunt. Sponsors are Mr and Mrs George Coleman and Rev Max Kors. No meetings until September.
The club held a regular meeting on July 17 at Pam and Charleen Nelson's with all members and two visitors present. They practiced songs for the upcoming contest and were served refreshments by Mrs. Nelson. The next meeting is set for July 31 at Vicki Fuehrer's home if harvesting is finished.
Mr and Mrs R E McMillen and daughters Alice and Janet of Libya North Africa former Sidney residents were honored guests at several social gatherings this week Janet and Alice attended a Tuesday picnic at D C Jelinek home with former schoolmates. A croquet party for Janet drew eight youths at the Heath home Wednesday afternoon. A lawn party and dancing followed at Mike Selzer home with Mrs Selzer Jim and Bob and Mrs Jelinek. A Wednesday coffee for Mrs McMillen drew twenty ladies hosted by Mrs Clair Hess. Ten couples enjoyed a no host picnic Wednesday evening at L L Pippitt home with the McMillens as guests of honor. The family leaves Thursday for Denver then Reno to visit Mrs McMillen’s sister and plans to return to Libya August 28.
Private Roger E. Gossett 19 earned paratrooper wings after four weeks of ground and aerial training at Fort Bragg North Carolina. He completed basic training at Fort Ord California and joined the Army last December. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Elmo V Gossett of Pine Bluffs Wyoming. His wife Leona resides in Kimball Nebraska. The 82d Airborne Division is a STRAC unit ready for rapid airbone deployment worldwide.
Newborns include a girl born July 19 to Mr and Mrs Don Hoppe and boys born July 20 to Mr and Mrs Ben Spady and Mr and Mrs Manuel Fernandez. Admitted include Sidney cases Mrs Garry Smith Mike Blake Mrs Don Hoppe Mrs Ralph Wilson Mrs Ben Spady and others. Dismissals list Sidney and Lodgepole names and relations.
French explorer Jacques Marquette did not discover Lake Superior in 1623. the lake’s early recorded discovery is attributed to a Frenchman named Brule in 1623. This brief note frames Brule as the first European to sight the lake during early 17th century exploration of the region.
Dan McNurlin 11 of Gurley faces a 4-H entry dilemma as his two pair of adult fantail pigeons lack a poultry class at Cheyenne County Fair. With eggs hatched recently and nest concerns, Dan plans to enter pigeons in the 4-H poultry division, hoping other issues sort themselves out.
Look Who's Here Eric Purtettte Schoen Mro and Mrs Burdbeete Ro Schoen of Lincoln announce the birth of a son Eric Burdette on July 20 at a neon hospital weighing eight pounds five ounces Grandparents Mr and Mrs John Schotn of Guiley and Mr and Mrs Rilph Farquar of Sterling, former Sidney residents.
Two Sidney women Taura Fish and Betty Robinson will graduate cum laude at Chadron Late College summer commencement July 27. Sylvia Foster and Ruth Mayer of Sidney will receive BS in education. Donna Carlson of Chappell and Daryl Kreiling of Potters will also graduate cum laude. The ceremony at 7 30 pm includes remarks by Dr F Clark Jkins, new college president.
Les Sheffield former first chief of the Nebraska Wheat Commission and later Executive Secretary for Great Plains Wheat resigns to join the University of Nebraska Ag College in Lincoln as Assistant to Dean Frank. He will pursue doctoral work while continuing post graduate studies.
An odd botanical note states that the scivan tree begins from a minuscule seed resembling a tall chow. It reportedly takes 3,000 seeds to yield an ounce of the plant.
Nebraska will lead a workshop on agricultural development at the Midwest regional conference of the Council of State Governments in Rapid City South Dakota next week. Senator Harold Stryker of Rising City will chair with reports on LB 722 from the Director of Agriculture and Dr B W Beadle of Midwest Research Institute.
Nebraska Attorney General Clarice A. Meyer ruled that new county official salary schedules do not start during current terms, but full time deputies get an immediate raise. LB373 sets deputies at not less than 73 percent of the official they serve, arguing deputies lack fixed terms under the constitution.
Historical items are being sought for Lodgepole Old Settlers Day Museum Hall displays on Monday September 4. Arlan Luxa heads the committee asking for extra showcases and donated articles made or used by local pioneers. Last year 559 visitors from 11 states toured the Hall of Yesteryear. organizers aim for a larger exhibit with improved labeling and display details to be announced later.
Roll call featured skirts shown at Peggy Laurson home on July 12. County Home Agent Beverly Discoe taught judging and demonstrations. Mary Ellen Larson delivered an illustrated talk on materials and uses. Next meeting is the Achievement setting and picnic September 10 at 6:30 PM at Sidney Legion Park.
The Nebraska Heart Association reports more than $100 in memorial gifts for Loren J Wheeler of Potter Nebraska. Gifts support research at Omaha medical schools and funding for professional education and community programs. Diseases like high blood pressure and arterial conditions drive Nebraska deaths, with Cheyenne County showing high mortality.
Ely C. Feissner, state coordinator, says a survey of certificated instructors shows 98 new fallout shelters completed or under construction as a result of the Survival Preparedness program. Many families are stockpiling food and water per course procedures, based on evaluation sheets from participating adults.
This piece outlines Social Security changes affecting retirement at various ages. It notes retirees may lose benefits if retiring before full eligibility, and explains earnings limits and who benefits most from the law. It advises consulting the local Social Security office for specifics.
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