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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1959
Page
7
Local Sidney area residents hosted guests from Cheyenne Denver and Casper while travelers toured Rock Springs and Denver. Families including the Daltey Atkins Meyers and Kokjer clans gathered for dinners and short stays as members planned trips to Montana Idaho and Wyoming vacation spots.
Evangelist Lowell Lundstrom and his wife will hold three night services at the Assembly of God Church in Sidney from August 3 to 5 at 7:30. Lundstrom is a former northeastern South Dakota dance band leader who has appeared on radio and TV shows with Horace Heidt Bill Monroe Jean Shepherd Cowboy Copas and others. He recently completed an evangelistic tour of Ontario and Manitoba and will conduct meetings in several churches across the midwest and northwest this late summer and early fall.
At Sidney Country Club the Ladies Golf Planning Invitational saw guests Mrs. Fred Aldrich Mrs. Gilbert Levy and Mrs. O C Yeakley with hostesses Mrs. Carl Christ Jr and Mrs. Melvin Lockhart. Prizes went to Ms. Warren Mettlen closest to approach on No 4 Mrs Christ average score and Mrs M L Merritt furthest on the flag. The 26 attendees voted to begin qualifying for the city tournament on Aug 19 and planned the annual Invitational on Aug 5. Tee off starts at 8 am with luncheon at 12 30. contact Mrs Jack Knicely or Mrs Earle Winters to attend.
Benny Hochman spoke at the Wednesday Kiwanis meeting about his experiences as a German prisoner of war. Guests included Vern Murphy Cheyenne Parl Gibbs Scottsbluff and Ken Noteboom Jr. Arlo Jones led the session with plans for the district convention in Cheyenne in September. Eight members attended.
Residents of the Potter community and friends of Miss Joan Burhdorf are invited to attend a miscellaneous shower in her honor Tuesday evening. The event begins at o'clock in First Lutheran Church at Potter.
Mrs. John M. Van Anne and John Van Anne exchanged vows May 23 at Sacred Heart Church Cheyenne Wells Colorado Rev John Conjar officiated The bride Helen Gerwich is daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Gerwich with attendants including sisters Margaret Gerwich and Marjorie Van Anne A reception followed and the couple planned a western Colorado honeymoon They reside at 1425 Newland St Lakewood The bride works for the IRS in Denver and the groom for Sinclair Refining in Denver In a later note Thomas J Doyle and Marjorie Van Anne wed June 27 at St Marys Church Dalton The bride is Marjorie Van Anne and the groom is Robert Doyle Jr The couple will live at 1470 Ivy St Apt 1 Denver with the bride teaching in Denver Public Schools.
Nearly 45 persons attended the Eastern Star Kensington picnic Wednesday evening at Legion Park shelter house. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Chester A. Peterson of Chappel, Mrs. B. O. Tracy of Lincoln, and Mrs. Esther Skelton of Loveland Colorado. Peterson, last grand matron of Nebraska, presented a travelogue with slides from a European trip focusing on Paris and the countryside. Introduced by Mrs. Roy Wells, the event was hosted by Mrs. David Ells with helpers Mrs. Wells, Mrs. Harold Bond, Mrs. John Ewell Sr, and Mrs. Weldon Stewart.
In 1939 President Roosevelt serves a hot dog picnic for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth during a royal visit to Hyde Park New York. The casual meal showcased informal diplomacy and American hospitality amid mounting global tensions.
A Ladies Bowling League is to be organized for the comic year at a meeting in the city auditorium basement at 7 30 pm on Monday Aug 3. Each team must have a representative present to secure a league place. All interested bowlers are urged to attend.
County Judge C W Smith issued licenses this week to Darwin Glaesburn age 20 and Diane Zimmerman age 18 of Sidney, to Larry Tenn Bohlender age 18 of Kersey, Colorado, and Kien Gene Meyer age 16 of Greeley, Colorado.
A historical note states the Red Cross was founded many years ago, marking the charity’s long-standing humanitarian mission and its enduring role in relief efforts across crises.
Eleven courses will be offered during the Post Session from August 3 to 15 at Chadron State College. A survey of regular session students shows over 150 will attend the post session, the largest enrollment ever. Registration is August 3 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, with classes starting that afternoon. Courses include Soil Conservation, Guidance Workshop, Human Growth and Development II, Art for Kindergarten and Primary Grades, Audio-Visual Aids, Science for Elementary Teachers I and II, School in Society, Arithmetic for Elementary Teachers, Genetics, and Hygiene.
An organizational dinner of Civitan at Yendis Cafe invites men considering membership with complimentary dinner. Panhandle Players offer two one act plays at the junior high auditorium with 75 cents adults 35 cents students. Toastmasters and Ladies Bowling League meetings scheduled for Aug 3. B P.O. Elks meet Aug 4. Sidney Toastmistress Club Aug 4. Bridal shower for Joan Buhrdorf at First Lutheran Church Potter invites all.
The Elks Club lists a light August calendar with one regular meeting for BPO Elks and Docs, plus social gatherings and a family picnic. Key events include Aug 3 at 8 PM, Aug 7 and Aug 21 card parties at 8 PM, Aug 23 picnics at Waverner's Lake, Aug 24 business meeting, and a $1 dinner on Aug 13.
Sidney residents joined the Sterling Ladies Invitational golf event yesterday led by Mrs. Fred George and Mrs. Hillard Lockhart. Accompanying them were Miss Margaret Ann Lockhart and Sandra McIntosh from North Platte. Mrs Scott finished runner up in the second flight and several others placed near the pin with notable putts.
Funeral rites for Alfred W. Bachelder aged 70 were held Wednesday at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Peetz. He had lived in Logan County over 40 years and in Peetz 20 years, working for the Logan County road maintenance department. He died July 26 at Memorial Hospital in Sidney after five months as a patient. Burial was in Sunset Gardens, Sterling, with Masonic graveside rites. Survivors include his wife Esther Gansemer, a son, a daughter, two grandchildren, one brother and three sisters.
First Methodist Church Intermediate MYF discussed The Purpose of Methodist Youth Fellowship during the Sunday meeting. Kimball MYF members are invited to a party Monday from 5 30 to 10 pm at Lesen Park swelter house with sack lunches. no Sunday meeting this week. 25 members and six counselors attended with Ann Thomas leading devotionals.
A compiled roster shows admitted and dismissed individuals across Sidney and nearby towns including Potter James Warren Peetz and Kimball Mrs J R Goranson. Names cover Mrs Julia O Connell Duane Meter Kenneth Barry Mrs Demetrio Gonzales among others with several entries in Bayard Crook Lodgepole and Miami Oklahoma.
Mr and Mrs Demetria Gonzales announce the birth of a daughter Patricia Ann at 10 21 p m on Thursday July 30 in Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds 314 ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Antonio Manzares of San Pablo Colo
Panhandle Players stage two one act plays at 8 15 tonight in the junior high auditorium with costumes and makeup and a teen age cast. The Old Lady Shows Her Medals features Kristina Bertus Lucille Dorwart Florence Gates Vera Waters Zimmer Weert Frerichs Jim Godfrey and others. Tickets 75 cents adults 35 cents students season tickets honored.
The VEW Ladies Auxiliary announces its 25th national high school essay contest on the topic Civil Defense An American Tradition. Public private and parochial high schools may enter with regional winners receiving prizes up to 1000 dollars and a $100 U S Savings Bond for first place in each state.
Peggy Jelinek presided at the Handy Helpers 4-H Club meeting held at her home. Members made needle cases and pin cushions, and lunch was served. The next meeting is set for August 3 at Carol Haze’s home.
Seven members attended the Sunshine Girls 4-H Club picnic on July 13 at 11 a.m. at Mrs. Orville Filsinger’s home. Roll call covered project progress. leader Mrs. Alvin Hedges offered sewing help. an article on top A-H’ers was read. Next meeting is Aug 4 at 11 a.m. hosted by Mrs. James Greene with hostesses Diane Wagner and Charlene Greene. Billie Daniels reporter.
Diane Aurich presided as roll call recorded full attendance. Members discussed making a float for the Dalton Festival. Loren Twarling displayed his sheep project. Refreshments were served and recreation followed with the Twarling boys in charge of games.
Corpus Christi Texas midn Rodney L Moore son of Mr and Mrs Kermit L Moore 2516 El Rancho Rd completed three weeks of aviation indoctrination July 28 at the Naval Air Advanced Training Station. Fifteen hundred midshipmen from 52 colleges were indoctrinated in final flight training for Wings of Gold.
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