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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1954

Page

3

Week In Advance calendar highlights for June events

Sidney Chamber of Commerce releases a schedule of local meetings and events from June 4 to June 10. Activities include Potter Queen candidate dance, Fort Sidney Days Queen dance, 4-H picnic, Lions convention, Rotary and DeMolay meetings, VFW, Civil Air Patrol, and Boy Scout gatherings.

Sidney Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Potter Legion Hall Peru Fort Sidney City Auditorium Ruttner Dam Sund North Platte Rotary Fisher’s Cafe Masonic Hall IOOF Knights of Columbus K of C VFW Civil Air Patrol Lions CBS Providence Kiwanis Shell

Handy Helpers 4 H Club Holds Backward Party

The Handy Helpers 4 H Club met at Irwin Campbells farm on May 24 at 1 30 p m with songs and a plan to give Louise Webster, the former club leader, a wedding present. Twila Larson and Pat Sullivan demonstrated serving while Rosa Lyn Campbell led a backward spelling contest. The girls sewed skirts and blouses and enjoyed cookies, ice cream, and iced drinks.

Handy Helpers Handy Helpers 4-H Club Irwin Campbells Farm Louise Webster Twila Larson Pat Sullivan Rosalyn Campbell

Busy Body 4-H Club Elects Officers at May Meeting

The Busy Body 4-H Club held its organization meeting at Joe Robirds home on May 28. Elected were Don Hawkins as president John Laaker as vice president Alice Madden as secretary Sharlyn Raddatz as treasurer Douglas Robirds as news reporter Jerry Madden as leader and Eddie Robirds as assistant leader County Agent Ivan Liljegren attended The meeting adjourned and refreshments were served by Mrs Robirds.

Joe Robirds Don Hawkins John Laaker Alice Madden Sharlyn Raddatz Douglas Robirds Jerry Madden Eddie Robirds Ivan Liljegren

W. C. T. U. Invites Members to June Meeting

Reminder that the W C T U will hold its regular meeting Friday June 4 at 2 p.m. in the Shelter House. Attendees should bring a sack luncheon.

W.C.T.U Shelter House

Lions Discuss Fluoridation Of City Water

The Lions Club in Sidney considers fluoridation of the city water. Dr H C Q Nelson presented facts without taking a side. The board recommends the project for the club's officers. Lions International report given by George Kolzow. Sidney High School band to North Platte for state Lions convention. headquarters at Baptist Church. New members Jack Turley and Gene Lienemann welcomed.

Sidney Lions Club H. C. Q. Nelson Lions International George Kolzow Arnold Westerhoff Sidney High School North Platte The Baptist Church

Layton and Maddox Attend Chrysler Sales Conference

Layton Maddox and Dick Maddox of Maddox Motor Co. attended Chrysler's first closed circuit TV sales conference in Denver. Chrysler executives outlined plans to gain market share in 1954's final months, with 26 dealer meetings nationwide. Maddox praised FirePower V-8, Powertlite transmission, power steering and brakes as key features driving sales.

Layton Maddox Dick Maddox Maddox Motor Company Chrysler Sidney Denver E. C. Quinn Chrysler Corporation Quinn New York City

Correction: Widstrand admission report clarified

Tuesday's Telegraph note corrected to say Mr Gus Widstrand was admitted to Sidney Hospital after a severe heart attack and is now in an oxygen tent.

the Telegraph Gus Widstrand Sidney Hospital Widstrand

Sunny Side Social Roundup at Ed Block Home

Denver visitors Lou Handley and family called on Ed Block home Friday evening. Fort Collins resident Florence Witters spent Sunday and Monday with sister Olive Johnson. Supper guests included Ralph Talich Olive Johnson Florence Witters Hazel Mae Banks and others. Memorial Day visits included Phyllis Brandl and family. The Helping Hand Club met with 11 members. Greenwood picnic set for June 13 with basket dinners at 1:30.

Lou Handley Denver Ed Block Florence Witters Fort Collins Olive Johnson Ralph Talich Hazel Mae Banks Chappell Phyllis Brandl Albert Brandl Sandra Etta Block Calvin Kientz Gary Sidney Lowell Hokom Ralph Talic John Hokom Oscar Olson Lemoyne Johnson Big Springs Nancy McPherson Scottsbluff Russell Olson Helping Hand Club Greenwood Téra Peters Fred Quinn

Mrs McCleneghan Honored by American Legion Auxiliary

The Past Presidents Parley of the American Legion Auxiliary hosted a tea at the Glen Patrick home on 2428 1lth Ave Friday evening to honor Mrs Rena McCleneghan who was named Ak Sar Ben Good Neighbor Award recipient. Fifty guests attended including her daughter Mrs R B Rogers and granddaughter Martha of Cheyenne.

American Legion Auxiliary Rena McCleneghan Glen Patrick 1Lth Ave McCleneghan R. B. Rogers Martha Cheyenne

Local Bankers Attend Centenary Forum in Omaha

Don W. Jorgenson of American National Bank and his wife joined more than 700 bankers and spouses from nine midwestern states at a two day Centenary Round-Up hosted by Live Stock National Bank of Omaha at the Fontenelle Hotel. H C Karpf outlined discussions on banking problems, community growth, and agriculture while celebrating Omaha’s 100th anniversary with a western themed forum and a closing banquet and variety show.

Don W. Jorgenson American National Bank Omasha Live Stock National Bank of Omaha Fontenelle Hotel H. C. Karpf Live Stock National Bank Midwest Karpf Omaha

Lemoyne Johnson Named to Wool Board

Lemoyne Johnson of Lodgepole was elected to the Board of Directors of Midwest Wool Marketing Cooperative in Kansas City to represent western Nebraska wool growers. He runs a large sheep ranch and farming operation, served as a World War II major and remains a reserves major, is married with two children, and recently attended a Midwest Wool Board meeting in Kansas City.

New Lemoyne Johnson Lodgepole Midwest Wool Marketing Cooperative Kansas City Missouri Nebraska Mr. Johnson Johnson Midwest Wool Board of Directors

Three Attend Western Regional Rural Youth Conference

Three members of Cheyenne County Rural Youth will attend the annual Western Regional Rural Youth conference in Peru today and Saturday. Participants include Pat Pelster Kay Walsh and Kennie Andersen.

Cheyenne County Peru Pat Pelster Kay Walsh Kennie Andersen

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