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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1963

Page

2

Married 25 Years Mr and Mrs Arthur Baack Potter Celebrate Silver Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Arthur Baack of Potter celebrate 25 years of marriage with a June 24 open house at their home seven and one half miles north of Potter. They were wed June 6, 1938 at St Pauls Lutheran Church north of Potter by Rev G W Boehnke. They have four children Larry in Indiana plus two daughters at home and relatives plan to attend with no gifts requested.

Potter Cheyenne County Larry Evansville Ind Trinity Lutheran School Lloyd D. Carr Sidney Allen Pam Boehnke Baack

Lincoln Hosts Annual 4-H Week Drawing 300 Youth

More than 300 4-H members from across Nebraska gather at the University of Nebraska Lincoln for State 4-H Club Week. The conference runs Tuesday morning at the College of Agriculture with theme Citizenship in Action. Activities include leadership training, committee discussions, career talks, recreation, and social events with early rises for daily sessions.

Nebraska Lincoln College of Agriculture University of Nebraska

Several Win Degrees At Nebraska University

Cheyenne County students at the University of Nebraska received 1050 degrees in the 92nd commencement. Gary Policky of Sidney earned a B S in electrical engineering with distinction among 47 graduates. Other area graduates included Donald E Weibel and Max A Wilson in Business Administration, Guy F Bush in Law, Ronald R Warren in Education, and Maryland Bills Lee in Education. Leroy M Hutzenbiler of Dalton was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U S Air Force Reserve.

Cheyenne County University of Nebraska Gary Policky Sidney Donald E Weibel Max A Wilson Guy F. Bush Ronald R Warren Dalton Maryland Bills Lee Lodgepole Leroy M. Hutzenbiler U.S. Air Force Reserve

Capped Mary Ann Egging Receives Nursing Cap at St Francis

Mary Ann Egging daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Egging Gurley earned her nursing cap in a class of 17 at a St Francis School of Nursing capping ceremony in the school auditorium. Rev Frank Heelch gave the address as Egging completes two semesters at Duchesne College Omaha and begins clinicals at St Francis Hospital June 10. She will spend 13 weeks in psychiatric nursing at Creighton Memorial St Josephs Omaha in her third year. The Egging family attended the event.

Mary Ann Egging Theodore Egging Gurley St. Francis School of Nursing Frank Heelch Miss Egging Duchesne College Omaha St. Francis Hospital

Peetz Couple Honored At 60th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Peter Peetz celebrated their 60th anniversary with a family dinner hosted by daughter Mrs Helen Spencer and granddaughter Mary Therese. Present were their siblings and relatives including Maggie and Mary Peetz and John Mack Peetz. The couple has long ties to Peetz and Sidney, moving from Peetz in 1916.

Peter Peetz Helen Spencer Mary Therese Maggie Peetz Mary Peetz John Peetz Sr Mack Peetz J. B. Ruttner Albert Ruttner David Vincent Pelster Michael Murphy Peetz Sidney

Alumni Officers Named in Nebraska Association

The Nebraska University Alumni Assn named a new district director on Saturday in Lincoln. W. J. Bill Khnson of Sidney and Jack Pollock of Ogallala, a former Sidneyite, will serve. Milton Ebers of Fremont becomes the new president.

Nebraska University Alumni Assn Lincoln W. J ‘Bill Kh’ Nson Sidney Jack Pollock Ogallala

Halsey 4-H Camp to be Dedicated July 17

The Halsey Nebraska 4-H Camp in the Nebraska National Forest will be dedicated in ceremonies on July 17. John Orr of the University of Nebraska notes fundraising efforts are near completion while construction continues. The camp, now with the mail lodge cabins and bath houses finished, expects a full summer with about 500 youths and groups attending from across Nebraska. Gene Dybdahl of MUAG College chorus will be camp manager.

Halsey Braska Nebraska National Forest John Orr University of Nebraska Orr Nebraska Gene Dybdahl Muag College Chorus Ag College

Silver Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Clyde Nelson

Potter residents Mr Clyde Nelson and Mrs Nelson mark 25 years of marriage with an open house at their Potter home from 2 to 5 pm. Married June 14 1938 in Kimball the couple has long served in Potter community activities including the American Legion Auxiliary and local church roles.

Nelson Potter Mrs Kimball Cheyenne County American Legion Potter Methodist Church Sioux Army Depot Potter Woman’s Club American Legion Auxiliary

Lady Golfers Meet Wednesday at Country Club

Twelve members of the Ladies Golf Association gathered at the Country Club for luncheon and golf. Hostesses were Mrs. Carl Christ Jr and Mrs J D Olinger with Mrs John Elwell Jr presiding at the business meeting. Announced upcoming national tournaments in Julesburg Sterling Scottsbluff and Cheyenne. Winners included Mrs M L Merritt for low score on short holes Mrs Eardley Ham for low score on long holes and Mrs C J Cornellu for driving closest to the green on No. Hostesses for next week will be Mrs Elwell and Mrs O J Weymouth. members must notify Mrs Allen by 10 am if attending.

Ladies Golf Assa Country Club Carl Christ Jr J. D. Olinger John Elwell, Jr Julesburg Sterling Scottsbluff Cheyenne M. L. Merritt Eardley Ham C. J. Cornellu Elwell O. J Weymouth

Last Rites Today For Felix Naviaux Peetz Resident

Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Church in Peetz for Felix Naviaux 82 who died Saturday at Memorial Hospital after a week’s illness. He lived in Peetz 40 years and farmed until retirement. Burial will be Tuesday in Lexington Nebraska. Survivors include brothers Frank and Ernest and sister Elma Delvenne of Canada.

Sacred Heart Church Peetz Felix Naviaux Memorial Hospital Omar Foxhoven Lexington Neb Gehrig and Son Funeral Home Naviaux Susy Belgium Eugene Naviaux United States Effie Chreat Frank Ernest Elma Delvenne Canada

Senator's Wife Conquers Flying Fear on Nebraska Trip

Mrs George Fleming, wife of the senator, faced her flying fear during a weekend legislative trip to Sidney and Scottsbluff. She boarded the plane after reluctance, endured a hailstorm and lightning, circled the airport for an hour, but enjoyed the ride and plans to fly again.

George Fleming Nebraska Sidney Senator Fleming Scottsbluff

Busy Bees 4 H Club Meeting Notes May 27

The Very Busy Bees 4 H Club met May 27 at Glenda Fleming home with eight members. It was a sewing meeting discussing problems. Treasury shows 12.85 dollars. Next meeting set for June 13 at JoAnn Raddatz home. Mrs Fleming and Glenda served lunch. Pamela Nelson, reporter. Separately, 3,000,000 immigrants arrived at Ellis Island between 1890 and 1954.

Bees Glenda Fleming JoAnn Raddatz Flemne Glenda Pamela Nelson

Methodist Clergy Appointments Released in Lincoln Conference

The annual conference at Trinity Methodist Church Lincoln lists parish assignments across the state. Key changes include Lerpenoe welcoming Rev Gary Aten and Cheyenne County retirements, with several pastors extending terms in Sidney Gurley Oshkosh and other communities.

Fourth meeting of Rock ettes held at Jolene Jurgens home

The Rock ettes met at Jolene Jurgens home on Thursday June 6 with all members present. Demonstrations covered setting the table muffins threading a needle and knot tying and thimble use. Jolene Jurgens led refreshments and the next meeting is set for June 21 at Mary Kay Earnest s home.

The Rockettes Jolene Jurgens Mary Kay Ernest Janice Folkerts Kathy Frerichs Connie Miller Mary Kay Earnest

Honor Graduate Gary Policky Receives Distinction at Nebraska

Honor graduate Gary Policky of Sidney was among 47 students earning degrees with distinction at the University of Nebraska commencement on Saturday June 8. About 1100 students earned baccalaureate and advanced degrees as Policky, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Policky and Sidney High School class of 1959, earned a bachelor’s in electrical engineering and plans graduate work next year. He held Regions Scholarship four years and belonged to Eta Kappa Nu Sigma Tau and Pi Mu Epsilon.

Gary Policky Sidney University of Nebraska Joe Policky Sidney High School Policky College of Engineering Eta Kappa Nu Sigma Tau Pj Mu Epsilon

Summer Session At Scottscluff College In 1963

The 1963 summer session at Scottscluff College runs from June 10 to August 2 for eight weeks. It serves teachers, business and secretarial trainees, recent graduates starting college, and students making up or accelerating courses. Tuition is $9.00 per semester hour with some extra fees. Classes meet one hour daily and typical loads are 8 or 9 hours.

Scottscluff College

Scottsbluff Chosen For 1964 Methodist Meeting

The First Methodist Church of Scottsbluff was announced Friday as the site of the 1964 annual Methodist Church conference. The Lincoln meeting unanimously accepted Rev. Glenn W. Marshall's invitation, with Columbus and Lincoln First Methodist also extending invitations.

Scottsbluff First Methodist Church of The Methodist Church Lincoln Glenn W. Marshall Columbus

Royal Arch Masons Postpone Meeting

Royal Arch Masons postpone their regular meeting from June 13 to June 28 at p.m. in the Masonic Temple. The change follows the J Daughters Grand Bethel event set for June 13 14 in Sidney.

Royal Arch Masons Masonic Temple J@&’s Daughters Grand’ Bethel Sidney

Admitted list of residents by towns and sponsors

A roster of names shows residents admitted in Sidney Lodgepole Gurley Potter and Peetz with attendees such as Karen Meyer Mrs Bon Ifacio Gutierrez Daniel Giron William Folkerts Jr Linda Smith Cynthia Smith James Ellington Chester Johnson Jake Ricks Lori Skrdlant Leroy Gish Edward Lehman Blanche Steele Alex Wimner George Tallmage Ace Wiggins Dean Pace Donald Gade Duane Hadeen Roy Earnhart Vaughn Russell Ethel Zulke Fred Frerichs Mae Lovell Joseph Fehringer.

Sidney Karen Meyer Bonifacio Gutierrez Daniel Giron William Folkerts Jr Linda Cynthia Smith James Ellington Chester Johnson Jake Ricks Lori Skrdlant Leroy Gish Edward Lehman Blanche Steele Alex Wimner George Tallmage Ace Wiggins Dean Pace Donald Gade Lodgepole Duane Hadeen Roy Earnhart Vaughn Russell Gurley Ethel Zulke Fred Frerichs Potter Elmer Buhrdorf Mae Lovell Peetz Joseph Fehringer

North Platte and Nearby Births Dismissals Notices

North Platte listings show dismissals for multiple individuals in Sidney and surrounding towns, plus newborns announced in June. Names include Mrs Bonifacio Gutierrez Cynthia and Linda Smith and several others, with births to Chester Johnson Fred Frerichs and Edward Lechman.

Crook August Lentier Chester Johnson Fred Frerichs Edward Lechman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arthur Baack Poter Wil Mr and Mrs Duis Nebraska University Mrs. Peetz Halsey 4 Clyde Nelson Mr. and Lady Golfers New York Ellis Island Methodist Trinity Methodist Church Lerpenoe George Goodwin Gary Aten Garrett Theological Seminary Evanston John Stayton First Methodist Church George Wheat Erwin Keil Richard W. Dinsdale Franklin Clarence Smith Chugwater, Wyo University of Wyoming Chappell Methodist Church Harold Mitchell Truman Bachenberg Oshkosh Methodist Church Harvey Porter Phillips Big Springs LaRoy Seaver Hebron Harold O Massie Eustis Melbeta Methodist Church Robert Townsend Sidney Church Kearney Dallas Tex Walter Jewett Beatrice Church Benjamin Schwartz George Schwabauer Hooper-Bethel College and Campus News Telegraph Royal Arch Masons North Platte Charles Arney Cynthia Linda Smith Earl,Diemer Rosa Highland Ed Cortney Joe Duran Paul Martin Frank Trowbidge John Moseman Bill Stewart Duane Golden LaVerne Richards John Thompson Justin Frazier Diane Rechter James Hazzard Renzelman Cassells House of Music Wurlitzer Hardy-Clark Appliance Bob Gils Ybeda Srancfoa Shabana Winter Drug CO Rexall Dad Fathers Day Lee Sidney Laundry Sidney Flooring Jackson Ethan Allens Rewanritter Hardy-Clark
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