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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1965
Page
9
Local society notes list departures for Lawrence Kansas for a University of Kansas graduation. Families visit relatives in Denver Boston and Keenesburg while others travel for Memorial Day and high school graduation events. Robert Sandon of Shattuck School visits Sidney on June 9 for alumni and patrons events.
Mr and Mrs Walter Engelland announce the engagement of their daughter Gloria Mae to Ron R Rose son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Rose of Sterling Cole The couple plan an August wedding Gloria is a 1963 Gurley High School graduate and works for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Ron is a 1961 Sterling High School graduate and Northeastern Junior College alum employed at Bedford Upholstery in Sterling
Mr and Mrs Ralph Harlan of Sidney will be honored on their golden wedding anniversary on June 6 1965 from two to four thirty pm at the Harlan home 1043 Rose Street The open house is hosted by their daughter Doris Harlan of Albuquerque NM and Mrs George Hartman of Sidney They have one grandchild Friends and relatives are invited to call
CHAPPELL Mr and Mrs Ernest J Kauffman will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary Sunday June 13 with an open house at Firemen's Hall in Chappell Hosts and hostesses are their children Emil Johnson John McAulley and Louis Schaffer of Tempe Arizona The couple are pioneer Devel County residents He retired from the Chappell police force in Sidney and invites friends to call between 2 and 4 p.m.
Nineteen Past Noble Grands of the Sidney Rebekah Lodge No 66 were honored at the Wednesday IOOF hall meeting. Noble Grand Mrs Katie Helzer presided as each Past Noble Grand received a corsage. A humorous skit was presented. There were 24 members and three guests. Hostesses for social hour were Mrs Alice Mye Acid Da Lint and Mrs Alanche Hume phrey. Next meeting set for June 16 at 8 p.m.
Sixteen members gathered at noon on Wednesday for the Sidney Ladies Golf Association meeting with Mrs. Hillard Lockett presiding. Reports on the blind partner tournament and Wednesday sign in in the Pro shop were given. records and awards will be posted and distributed in September.
The Gleaners of Grace Baptist Church hosted a pink and blue shower Monday evening for Mrs. Daniel McIntyre formerly Evelyn Hardesty. Attendees included Mrs. Charles Lyons Mrs. Emil Van Mark Mrs. Dick Hardesty and several others who helped with decorations refreshments games and gift opening.
June 5 at 8 p.m. at the 4-H building fairgrounds Jess Miller of North Platte Neb. as caller. All dancers and spectators welcome. June 6 Providence Chapter OES officer practice at 4 p.m. Masonic Temple. June 8 Dale Carnegie Alumnae Association meeting Petticoat Junction Cafe 8 p.m. Part A Impromptu speeches Part B read aloud. June 9 Providence Chapter 108 CBS initiation at Masonic Temple.
The Sidney Country Club schedules a beachcomber party on June 12 with social hour at 7 and dinner at 8. Ron Riedler's Rhythmics will provide dancing after dinner. reservations due by June 10. Dinner dance price is $7 per couple. casual or beachwear requested. Members urged to pay dues by June 10 to attend. Committee includes Mr and Mrs Russell Fletcher and others.
The Silver Belles and Beaux Square Dance Club held their last season meeting at the Shelter House in Legion Park Sidney. A preceding picnic drew 28 attendees including Bill and Ada Heldt of Lisco Neb Mr and Mrs Le Roy Beattie and Mr and Mrs Ralph Peeper of Sterling Cole and Mr and Mrs William Stotler of Sidney as guests of the club.
Rural Youth from Cheyenne county appoints Jolene Block Lee Spiker and Ruth Anne Dorman to lead selling efforts for luminous slow moving vehicle signs. The project aims to boost safety and comply with state law. orders and information available from the named coordinators.
The Mary Elizabeth Circle of the Light Memorial Presbyterian Church met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. A. J. Jorgenson's home. Mrs. C. M. Larson presided, with ten members present. Mrs. Ernest Seeger presented the lesson and Mrs. Clarence Castner gave the devotional. This was the final gathering until fall.
Sharon Huls daughter of Mr and Mrs Jasper Huls of Gurley Neb married Donald A Michael son of Mr and Mrs Damon Michael of Bridgeport on May 30 at the Church of Christ in Bridgeport. The ceremony was performed by Pastor Dwaine Dunning with pink and white carnations and white mums decorating the altar. The bride wore a chiffon over taffeta gown with chantilly lace bodice and a sabrina neckline. Her veil was held by a flower crown and she carried white mums on a white Bible. Matron of honor was Mrs Richard Michael of Westminster Colo and best man was Richard Michael, brother of the groom, from Westminster Colo. Guests were seated by Wallace Schuler of Littleton Colo and George Baird of Torrington Wyo. Traditional music was performed by Deirdre Dunning. Mrs Donald Reynolds of North Platte Neb and Mr and Mrs Donald Reynolds sang. A reception at the Woman's Club House followed. The cake was baked by Mrs Wallace Schuler and Mrs Dorlis Winereich of Littleton Colo and served by Mrs August Kurth of Dalton Neb and Mrs George Baird of Torrington. Gift table attendant was Ren Eva Baird. Penny Schuler of Littleton assisted with the guest book. For travel, Mrs Michael wore a multicolored silk dress with a white mum corsage. Mrs Michael attended Gurley High School. her husband attended Bridgeport High School. They will reside in Blair Neb where the groom is employed.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Lodgepole Methodist Church met in the church basement on Thursday afternoon May 27. Twenty two members plus one guest Mrs Martha Thoelcke and Rev Gary Aten attended along with three children. The Rev led devotions and treasurer Mrs Leonard Bond announced a pledge of 538 dollars for the year which was accepted. A special membership was awarded to Mrs Gary Aten and honorary youth membership to Bill Sergent, MYF President. Mrs Aten chaired the program with a talk by Mrs Martha Thoelcke on Spanish Americans followed by a film. New officers installed May 16 will take office June 1. Hostesses were Mesdames Arnold Keys L E Lydiatt James Sterling and R N Huff. Next meeting June 24 with hostesses Mesdames Curtis Brown Byron Rowley Don Hafer and Jesse Hobgan. Lesson was Pledge Servic by Mrs Leonard Bond.
G W Gerdes principal of St Pauls Lutheran school will attend as advisory delegate to the 46th regular convention of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. The convention gathers in Detroit Michigan from June 16 to 26. Three male teachers from the Southern Nebraska District are chosen delegates including LeRoy Holtzen of Blue Hill and Frederick Fischer of Falls City.
Father Cletus Patrick will celebrate his first Mass in Sidney at St Patrick's Church on Tuesday June 8 at 9 o'clock in the morning. A reception will follow in the church basement from 1 30 to 3 p.m.
Linda McNurlin of Gurley attends Chadron State College Summer Art Week from May 30 to June 6. The 20 student program covers ceramics sculpture oil painting and watercolor with an end exhibit for the public June 6 at Memorial Hall foyer.
More than 250 cheerleaders registered for the 5th annual cheerleaders short course at Chadron State College May 30 through June 3. The clinic was led by L. R. Herkimer and featured Harry Simonton teaching tumbling and trampoline stunts. Elaine Brady directed instruction with techniques, demonstrations, crowd psychology, pep events, and sportsmanship. Attendees included area students from Lodgepole and Dalton with several named participants.
The Clover Clover Club held its third meeting at 7 55 PM on Friday May 21 at the homes of Marcia and Carol Flessner with Pam Gell presiding The club discussed judging day song identification for camp and song contests and planned June 14 at the 4 H building in Sidney Nebraska For next meeting they will share favorite songs for roll call and vote on a song A lunch followed. The We Willing Workers 4 H club met May 30 at East Ward School with Mrs Webster helping sew and fit garments President Jo Ann Owen led the session Votes were taken on camp plans and the meeting day was moved to Monday at 9 30 The next meeting is June 7 at East Ward School with Jo Ann providing supplies. Potter Clovettes President Susan Herbold Sheimer opened the May 20 meeting at Patrice and Susan Herbold Sheimer home Six members and two leaders attended They discussed bread quality and judged loaves The next meeting will have each member bring fabric and pattern for different figure types Lunch was served by Patrice Susan and Mrs Herbold Sheimer
The Prairie Lassies 4-H group met Wednesday June 2 at Kathy Loewe’s home with one guest Jean ne Mathewson. Loewe presented a demonstration. They discussed camp Ki-ba-chy-mo and planned games by Joyce Foland. Hostess served treats.
Alpha Xi Delta at Chadron State College initiates four women in formal ceremonies. New members are Beth Corman of Gering Karol Gorr Chadron Jan Harris of Dalton Pam Morley Chadron. Librarian Reta King notes ten students receive Certificates for Specialization in Library Science: names include Shirley Ann Beck Crawford Isabelle Franklin Crawford Verna Hansen Chadron Marian Ludeman Rayne Betty McClanahan Gering Betty Moffatt Crawford Sondra Beterson Rapid City South Dakota Shirly Bitterbush Chadron Doris Runge Sidney Beth Winters Broadwater. Thomas Gorman of Sidney earns engraved Eagle medal for major reporting at the college publications dinner. Campus Center Board members for 1965-66 announced at Snack Bar coke hour: Chairman James Polly Scottsbluff Treasurer La Nita Studnicka Sidney Secretary Mike Bailey Big Springs, Lynn Sharp Bridgeport, Bob Egly Chadron, Millie Clark Rushville, Karen Nutter Bridgeport.
The Juliets club met May 26 at the Joe Policky home with nine members present. Mrs. Clarence Couch presided as plans were made for a county fair booth and each member to donate items for a hospital bazaar this fall. A Patio Cooking lesson was given by Mrs. John Sell. The next meeting is September 22 at the Emil Van Mark home with a lesson on Corner Cutters by Mrs. Wendell Matheson and Mrs. George Haumann.
The May Hone ycomb Club meeting at Mrs. Wesley Bills home had six members and one guest. Mrs. George Hart welcomed new member Roll call noted indispensable appliances. Mrs. Dale Erlewine taught Corner Cutters for Busy Homemakers and members shared gadgets that ease work. Members split into pairs to categorize tasks as Gotta Oughta and Wanta. Refreshments followed. The club will disband for summer and reconvene in September at Mrs. Harry Henkel's home.
Mr and Mrs James Rosenthal announce the birth of twin daughters Kristina Marie 7 lbs 2 oz and Kimberley Ann 5 lbs 5 oz born May 25. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Henry Rosenthal of Sidney and Mr and Mrs Perry Merritte of Nebraska City.
Mr and Mrs John Scholl learned their daughter Sheri was chosen as a model for the Associated Women Students annual fall style show. She will model for Kappa Delta after competing from a field of 80 candidates. Summer fittings and practices prepare for the big event.
At Memorial Hospital the 8 a.m. census shows 33 patients with no babies in the nursery. Admissions include Sidney: Sheryl Studnicka Melvin Brauer Louis Nienhuser Jr Mrs Frank Trowbridge Mrs Donald Vail Kenneth Pebley Mary Vosika Potter William Welch Mrs Rolland Larson Peetz Loyd Stratton Harry Adams. Discharges list Sidney: Mrs Mary Boyle Gregory Schilraff Mrs Leo Krieger Arthur Richards Mrs Charles Deaver Raymond Aguiniga A J Reane Ila Williams Potter Albert Mason Gurley Mrs Louis Jurgens Lodgepole: Glenna Richards. Deaths include Mary Vosika and Charles Deaver.
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