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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1970
Page
2
A sprawling social roster from Cheyenne County highlights Memorial Day visits, graduation events in Laramie and Cheyenne, and family gatherings. Families such as the Spikers, Hares, Scheurmans, Ewerts, and Volls attend ceremonies, receptions, and nursing graduations, with relatives traveling from Sidney, Fremont, and Ogden to join in.
Mr and Mrs L O Witters announce the engagement of their daughter Debbie to James Kent Sterling son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Sterling of Sidney The couple attend Lincoln School of Commerce in Lincoln and the University of Nebraska in Omaha respectively A wedding date has not been set
A meeting for parents of fifth grade students entering beginning band is set for Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Junior High Music Room. Band director Larry Pippitt will outline the program and answer questions. Local instrument dealers will discuss rental and purchase options. Bring the questionnaire or mail forms to Mr. Pippitt. he can be reached at 254-5853 during the day or 254-4839 in the evening.
Derald Bobo age 46 son of Charles Bobo and brother of Merle Bobo of Sidney died Tuesday in Odessa Texas after a stroke last Thursday He was in good health prior to the stroke Funeral and burial were held in Odessa with relatives attending Survivors include his widow Tommy four daughters and another brother Roy of Merino Colorado
Eugene V. Printz of Sidney origins, now a Colorado School of Mines graduate, earned a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering. He held leadership roles in several societies, made honor roll, and served on a Presidential Search Committee, while coaching intramural basketball. He will work as a petroleum engineer for Cities Service in Tulsa and pursue a part time master’s at Tulsa University.
John McHenry, son of Mr. and Mrs. John McHenry, will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Nebraska this Saturday. He has been a member of Beta Theta Pi and has been accepted for full enrollment at the university law school.
LaVern Draper presented Find a Need and Fill It at the Toastmasters Club 2408 session in The Chateau. John Luben chaired the breakfast meeting with Terry Beutler giving the invocation and Fud Bonkiewicz acting as table topic chair and chief evaluator.
The Disabled American Veterans urge Americans to display the flag for a five week period from Memorial Day May 30 to July 4. DAV District Commander Lee Moore of Sidney cites 292,000 service connected disabled members who served under Old Glory and call for unity against efforts to defame the flag. Dr Kenneth D Wells Freedoms Foundation president stresses rekindling patriotism and respect for the flag across generations.
McCook College in McCook Nebraska will start a two year Associate in Arts General Aviation program in September. The program received final approval from the Board of Education after extensive prep. Students can earn college credits for ground school and flight training while preparing for FAA licensing tests. Ground school on campus with flight training at McCook Airport, administered by McCook Flying Service, an approved VA and FAA Registered flight school.
A feature of the course allows students to prepare for the aerospace age while pursuing standard academic or vocational study. The open end program aims to aid future business and professional leaders in the plains states as air transportation grows. For details write to the Aviation Coordinator at McCook College.
Army Private Thomas Green was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his actions in Vietnam. He is stationed at Fort Carson Colorado and is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Frandsen of Dalton and nephew of Kenneth Frandsen of Sidney, Nebraska. He is a former Sidney resident.
Miss Linda McNurlin daughter of Mr and Mrs M E McNurlin Gurley earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Kearney State College in last weeks commencement. She majored in elementary education and art with a minor in English and accepted a Kindergarten teaching post in Jefferson County Denver Colorado. A 1966 Gurley High School graduate she belonged to Kappa Pi in Art and served as its president during college years.
May 28 graduate from Kearney State College Miss Cynthia McVicker earned a B S in business administration during the ceremony and started work today with Peat, Marwick and Mitchell in Lincoln. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack McVicker of Gurley.
Janice E. Treinen of Sidney earned a bachelor of science in nursing from Creighton University at commencement on May 30. Christina Bauer of Sidney graduates with high honors from Colorado College as Phi Beta Kappa member. Chadron State’s Miss Nebraska Land Contest rep is Pat Glenn from Hay Springs, elected Freshman Queen.
The FAA reports 0.28 inches of moisture over Memorial Day weekend split between Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures ranged from 47 to 74 Friday, 50 to 75 Saturday, and 44 to 58 Sunday with 0.14 inches of moisture each day. A cold front moved in Sunday night and lingered into Monday, dampening holiday plans.
Gregory Dean Johnson is a newborn weighing six pounds two ounces, born Wednesday May 13 at 4 14 p m in Lincoln General Hospital to Mr and Mrs Lyle Johnson of Lincoln. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bob Misegadis of Sunol and Mr and Mrs Rex Johnson of Bruning with great grandparents listed as H H Miegadis Fred Dormann Schoenholz Lena Johnson and others.
Four scoutmasters completed formal training on May 24 at Camp Fuller west of Sidney. Don Jirsa Art Wilder Francis Hedglin and Rev Walter Marshall completed sessions on Boy Scouting leadership troop meetings and outdoor skills under Gary Jensen and Paul Roberts. This marks a step toward the Scouters Key award.
A vast majority of the world’s roughly 2,500 mosquito species do not bite humans, while only a subset are known to feed on people. This raises questions about disease risk and ecological roles of different species.
A Dix celebration honors a double wedding from 60 years earlier. Charles Campbell and Anna Peterson wed on the Campbells front steps in Frontier County Nebraska, while Nellie Campbell and Ray Peterson married in a separate ceremony. About 125 guests attended with relatives from Colorado and Nebraska.
Mrs Belden was installed as state vice president of the Nebraska Jaycees during the Scott sbluff Jaycee and Jaycee Ettes installation at the 19th Hole Club Scottsbluff on May 23. Larry Hendrickson of Gering presided as installing officer and Howard Vaun of Omaha delivered the main address as past president of the Nebraska Jaycee.
Lodgepole Homemakers Extension Club met at Mrs. Dean Christensen’s home with 14 members present. They voted $5 to the Annual Hospital Bazaar for September and elected Mrs. Hart Quinn as delegate to the state convention at McCook June 10 11. Reminder of sewing shop May 25 26 in the 4 H building. Meeting adjourned to Sept 15 with Mrs. Floyd Fraass hosting at 1 30 pm and Mrs. Paul Fraass co hosting. Lesson on Planning and Using Your Storage by Mrs. Hart Quinn and Mrs. Ernest Meyer. Lunch served.
Miss Rose Lee Hochman was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Lewis Wilson and Mrs. Don Robinson for her upcoming marriage to Richard Holechek. Fourteen guests attended at the Robinson home. A scrapbook of magazine images depicted married life and decor featured light aqua and white flowers and candles.
As of this morning Memorial Hospital reports 46 patients and four newborns. Admitted in Sidney and other towns are multiple individuals with a birth noted for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beyer and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kennedy.
Mrs. Lewis Wilson and Miss Connie Wilson hosted a bridal shower for Merrie Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Robinson. Nineteen guests played bridal games and gifts were opened around a pink parasol centerpiece. Robinson is to wed Byron Wicks after graduating from the University of Nebraska this spring.
The meadowlark, Nebraska’s state bird, is not actually a lark but belongs to the same family as the blackbird.
A calendar listing weekly gatherings across Cheyenne County includes the Cheyenne County Historical Association meetings Mondays at 8 p.m. in the museum, Civil Air Patrol at 7 p.m. at CAP Headquarters, Rotary at 6:15 p.m. at Ft. Sidney Motor Hotel, Kiwanis at 6:30 p.m. at Yendis Cafe, Newcomers Club 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Country Club, American Legion Auxiliary 8 p.m. in legion rooms, Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m. Tuesdays in Episcopal Parish Hall, Sidney Toastmasters at 6:30 a.m. breakfast at The Chateau, Sidney Weight Losers weigh-in at 6:15 p.m., and other weekly events including Optimist Club, Lions Club, Ladies Golf Association, and a June 4 5 6 Centennial celebration. Also Lodgepole Valley Barracks 2448 Veterans of WWI and Ladies Auxiliary meet Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Sidney, with Circle No. 1 WSCS and Circle No. 2 meetings, and Friday Duplicate Bridge at 7:30 p.m. in the Episcopal Parish hall. Centennial parade scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. on Illinois.
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