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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1972
Page
2
A long search for a vanished 9x13 inch cake-keeper lid reveals quirky misplacements from shoes in trash cans to eyeglasses in a cookie jar. The lid reappears with two-year-old Marcella finding a doll under a baby blanket, as family notices and upcoming reunions populate Sidney and Santa Ana connections.
Kathryn Shaffer celebrated her 86th birthday this Wednesday at a family gathering at 1045 6th in Sidney where she has resided for over five decades. Also noted were a series of social and community events with local veterans, auxiliary units, and visitors from Denver and Lodgepole.
Public meetings and club gatherings fill Cheyenne County this week. On Monday the Planning and Advisory Council meets at 8 p.m. in the courthouse basement, with Kiwanis and Rotary evenings nearby. Tuesday features an AAUW Caravan workshop from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and a Westmar College Choir performance at 8 p.m. at Chappell United Methodist Church. Wednesday includes a bridal shower for April Jones at Gloria Dei Lutheran, plus golf and a donkey baseball game at Legion Ball Park. Thursday lists WWI veterans dinner and a Ladies Auxiliary meeting, plus the Sidney Woman's Bowling Association workshop.
The La Leche League of Potter celebrates its first anniversary this Thursday at 5:30 p.m. with a picnic at Legion Park followed by a discussion on Good Mothering Through Breastfeeding. Mrs. Phil Miller leads the group serving western Nebraska, inviting all breastfeeding mothers to join and learn.
The Cheyenne County Planning And Advisory Council holds its fourth monthly public meeting at 8 p.m. in the Cheyenne County Courthouse basement to discuss ideas benefiting low income people and the community. Principal speaker is R W Brownie Brown, Sidney and Western Plains librarian. Sessions include reports from PCRA, Home Repair, Housing Policy Advisory Council, Youth Needs survey, and a chair report.
The first child of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Martin was born Monday July 24 at Memorial Hospital. Master Anthony James weighed seven pounds one ounce. He is the grandson of Clarence Barry of Broadwater, Evelyn Martin of McCook, and A M Ridpath of Victoria Kansas, with Mary Burry of Bridgeport as great grandmother.
Brian Wesley Barnhart, born Thursday July 20 at 12 29 PM in Memorial Hospital, is the sixth child of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Barnhart. The eight pound three and one half ounce newborn is the brother of Michael John Lila Marie Gregory Alan Bernadine Rene and Charlene Emily. He is the grandson of Mrs Lauretta Needhan Ellensburg Washington and Mrs Katie Brachtenbach Denver.
Amy Lynn Steffens was born Tuesday July 18 at 11 55 a m weighing six pounds one and one half ounces. Parents are Amy Lynn and Jerry Steffens of Sidney with sister Lisa aged one. Grandparents are Leonard Steffens Sidney Ronald Uzel Brighton Colo. Great grandparents listed include Anton Steffens Sidney John Heimer Potter James Uzel Brule Mabel Thompson Moscow IA and great great grandparent George Meeham Fort Morgan CO.
A son Marcus Brant Harlan was born to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Douglas Harlan on Monday July 24 at 12 25 a.m. in Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds seven ounces He is the brother of Kristina Renee age six Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lloyd Harlan Holdrege and Mr and Mrs Leroy Copple Gothenburg Great grandmother Mrs Fred Ward Fullerton
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 286 will hold a regular session Tuesday August 8 at 2 pm in Mrs Floyd Wises home. Co hosting will be Mrs Don Hyde and Mrs Paul Smith. Memorial services will honor deceased members from the past two years and Mrs Ross Glassburn will present the program. Calendars for 1972 73 will be available.
Yvonne Lois Rihn and Charles Brian Jones wed at St Andrew United Methodist Church Littleton Colorado. The bride wore a white empire gown with Belgian lace mantilla and a lace trimmed skirt. Attendants included sisters and Harold Pumphrey as matron of honor and best man Kevin Jones. The reception followed at the church hall. The couple will reside in Greeley with Jones employed by Woolco and both pursuing college.
Four local graduates from Sidney, Ruth Schmidt, Kathy Jacobsen, Christa Willis, and Sara Johnson, will receive nursing degrees Friday from the West Nebraska General Hospital School of Nursing in Scottsbluff. Schmidt is the daughter of Kathryn Schmidt. Jacobsen is the daughter of Marvin Jacobsen and SHS 1969 alum. Willis is the daughter of Sol Willis Jr and SHS 1968 alum. Johnson is the daughter of Lemoyne Johnson of Lodgepole and SHS 1969 alum.
A fashion event titled The Election Collection will be staged at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel on Thursday August 10 at 30 pm. Cathy Cannon, textiles clothing specialist and Iowa State alumna, organized the show aimed at home sewers showcasing fall fabrics colors and styles for all ages sizes and budgets. The Fabric Boutique Store sponsors the event.
The bulletin lists 48 patients admitted to Memorial Hospital across multiple names including Erika Willis Tori Sweet Fred George and Sol T Willis Sr among others. Also noted are dismissals of several individuals such as Doris Howe Loyde Mason Margaret Banks and Richard Cabela.
The Sidney Women’s Bowling Association schedules its annual workshop for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Ed Haupt home. The meeting is for all officers of the 1972-73 leagues.
Mrs Louis Miller and Mrs John Underdown hosted a Sunday morning shower for Miss Leslie Smith. The bride elect will wed Thomas Biggs on September 2 in Hampton with colors avocado and blue used in decorations.
Lodgepole Plaza notes list visitors from Falls City Fullerton Denver and Cheyenne plus residents hosting. Birthdays announced for Ella Rehmer Fred Pennell John Van Housen Lille Osborn. Writer's Corner reflects gardening woes with a squash mistaken for watermelon and a plea for better planting maps. Local clergymen and residents visit hosts including Christina Christ C.O Bills and Ruth Morgan receive guests.
The Sidney Volunteer Fire Department 11 man team will compete Sunday at the North Platte Valley Tournament in Minatare. They face about 15 of 22 departments for top three prizes as registration opens at 8 am with events starting at 9 including ladder climb hose change and cellar. Attending from Sidney are Ray Bayrz Dean Bayne Phil Frerichs Dan Frerichs Mike Hartzler Tom Marx Mitchell Don Flora Jim Loghry John Martino Roy Call.
Charlie Bills of Nebraska born May 16 1877 in Boone County Illinois moved west with emigrant cars to Indian Territory then Lodgepole Nebraska. He farmed into his 90s, logged thousands of miles since his wife’s death, and still prefers flying to horses and buggies.
Roger Wilson, Scottsbluff native, a Nebraska graduate in agriculture education, trains for 10 weeks under Cheyenne County Agent Ken Sakurada at the local Extension Office. He will study office procedures, public relations, and 4-H group work. His wife and son stay in Scottsbluff during the internship.
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