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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1961
Page
5
Local residents and families plan visits and trips. Carl and Lynn Nelson head to Nebraska for a family gathering with the Dehnings and Europe trip planning. Carol Clark joins a Colorado summer session. many others announce visits to Estes Park Boulder and Denver, plus arrivals for weddings and family events in Sidney Chappell and Grand Island.
The Women’s Association of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church met Thursday at Mrs. Ray Cruise’s home with 14 members and two guests Mrs. Glenn Carroll and Mrs. W C Newsum of Colorado Springs. Mrs. Clark Grieve presided. Mrs. J W Johnson delivered devotions and the lesson In Him Was Life. Elizabeth Circle hosted by Mrs Guy V Doran with eight members and one guest Mrs Lee Gain. Mrs J R Miller led devotions and the final chapter was by Mrs B H Grimm. Mary Martha and Ruth Circles did not meet, having completed their final summer meetings in May.
Bunkerhill Club met at Mrs. Henrietta Border's home on Wednesday with nine members. Members shared favorite roses, discussed Flag Day topics, then played pitch with Mrs. Raymond Lessman high and Mrs. Lillie Stein low. Next meeting September 10 at Sidney's Legion Park picnic.
Mr and Mrs Richard W Gano of Salt Lake City announce the engagement of their daughter Suz Anne Marie to William Irwin Nissen son of Mr and Mrs M G P Nissen of Sidney. Miss Gano has studied at Knox College and will transfer to Westminster College. She is former Bethel 5 queen of Job's Daughters. Nissen is a 1953 Sidney High School graduate and metallurgy graduate student at the University of Utah employed by the U S Bureau of Mines. No wedding date set.
A flower show by the Lorenzo Helping Hand Garden Club drew 143 entries in the Lorenzo school auditorium. Mrs Ted Fleming won the sweepstakes and the horticulture merit for a pink peony, while Mrs Floyd Fleming received the tri color board for artistic arrangement. Judges were Mrs C D Webster of Sidney and Mrs Harry Saum and Mrs E E Osborn of Dalton. Matches from Sidney, Lorenzo, Sterling, and Peetz and 78 guests attended.
The third annual Spring convention of the Nebraska Hospital Association ends in North Platte after two days at the Pawnee Hotel. Attendees from Sidney include Leo Bolin Memorial Hospital administrator Mrs. Lester Hand Hospital Auxiliary president and others. Bolin led a discussion on long term care while Hand explained auxiliary functions and served on a panel. The sessions closed with a western chuck wagon feed at Lake Maloney.
Funeral services for Mrs Cora G Senneff 80 mother of Mrs R E Reche of Sidney were at First Methodist Church. Dr R L Teewnsend officiated with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers included Harry Stover C A Story Ross Barker Carl C Jones Leon Karnik and W J Robinson. Survived by daughter Lillian Roche two sons Klemett Miller Tucumcari NM and Carl Miller Cheyenne all others listed.
Mrs. Lloyd Talic presided at Providence Chapter 108 Eastern Star meeting where Mrs. LaVerne Pickens spoke of travels through 31 states. Four candidates were initiated as music by a local choir accompanied by John Schou. A new 50 star flag was presented by Mrs. Kenneth Bagby after dedication with pledge of allegiance. Social hour followed for about 50 attendees.
The Rev and Mrs G H Boehnke celebrate their 43th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday from 2 to 5 at 615 Locust in Kimball. They request no gifts. Boehnke is pastor at St John’s Lutheran Kimball and previously led St Paul’s Lutheran in Potter.
Fifteen members and one guest, Mrs Kenneth Pottorff, attended the Ladies Golf session at Sidney Country Club. Mrs Fred George led the business meeting and plans were announced for the State Sands Green Tournament in Sidney on July 8 and 9. Competing attendees considered the invitation tourney at Chappell, with prizes awarded to Mrs Olnger, Mrs George, and Mrs Winter. Hostesses next week are Mrs Roland Bizes and Mrs Claude Campbell.
A Sidney unit will choose a delegate to represent the Sidney I O F and Rebekah Lodges on a United Nations Pilgrimage Tour. Candidates are Carolyn Osborn Connie Jacobsen and John Lindsey. The trip runs July 17 to August 3 with 72 Nebraska delegates traveling by bus including a five day stay in New York City.
A historical record lists admitted and dismissed individuals by town including Sidney Sterling Kimball Potter and Sunol with names such as Mrs Louis Wittrock Ben Barnhart Robbie Robinson Mrs Winifred Wolf Mrs Leland Frick ey Hank Meyers Robert Benzel Judith Clark Robert Fischer Jed Perkins Mrs Eugene Padilla Gordon Niemeller Vernon Whitaker Mrs Stanley Hull Mrs John Glant Mrs Milton Conant Alfred Jay Longtin Donald Huston Don Hof er Mark Scott Mary Ellen Krueger Mae Burke Roy Main George Hettrick Cindy McLaughlin Dick Bauer Mrs Leland Frickey Mrs Milton Kreinbring Mrs Otto Kurz Elmer Ruhrdorf and Mrs Hugh Booth and daughter.
Mr and Mrs Michael Hartzler are parents of a son Alan Lee born Wednesday June 14 at 5 07 am in Memorial Hospital weighing nine pounds one ounce Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Armin Oakén and Mr and Mrs Ray Hartzler of Sidney Great grandparents are Mrs John J Folkerts of Sidney and John Radtke of Oshkosh
Sandra Schmidt daughter of Mr and Mrs L L Schmidt of Lodge Pole will be installed as Honored Queen of Job's Daughters Bethel 38 at Chappell Monday at 7 30 p m Installing officers include Deena Shepard retiring honored queen assisted by Patty Zalesky Mary Davenport Sharon Criswell Karen Theis and Sharon Mitchell Deenne Peterson will read the Book of Gold ceremony Pamela Smith will serve as Cherub and Patty Zalesky will sing You'll Never Walk Alone Officers to be installed include Patty Rhoades senior princess Carol Klingman junior princess Sharon Munson guide Bonnie Clark marshal Sharon Frederick cesar l custodian Joyce Terry junior custodian Connie Smith chaplain Anita Scholl musician Martin Clark recorder Carol Munson treasurer Patty Shepard librarian Joyce Rice and Connie Frederick inner and outer guards Margaret Harris and Janette Pace The five Messengers will be Cindy Nelson Janet Vance Char lene Johnson Connie Castle and Dorothy Harris Karen Scholl past honored queen will serve as prompter and choir members include Pamela Tindles Roberta Pokorny Nancy Mitchell and Linda Campbell
Sixty two Voyaguers and their wives and guests attended the annual installation banquet Sunday evening at Yendis Cafe for Cheyene County Voiture 1428 of Forty at Eight. Grand Correspondent Max Berenberg installed officers for 1961 62 including Ralph Robertson, Poser, Dele Southard, Louis Johnson, Philpy Crantz, Frank Longan, Dewey Lovell, Albin Walline, Robert Sprengel, John Glenn, Floyd Sanks, Joy Fastenau and Lloyd Lockwood. Retiring Chef de Garde Albin Wallin introduced Miss Carolyn Pokorny and her parents. other guests included three ladies. All ladies received corsages. Voiture 1428 includes members from Big Springs, Chappell, Lodgepole, Sidney, Gurley, Potter, Dix and Kimball.
Silver Belles and Beaux Square Dance Club met for the last regular session of the summer at the VFW Hall. Five squares danced with Virg Knackstedt as caller. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Clyde Cameron and Mr and Mrs Beuford Wells. special dances will be scheduled later.
Funeral services were held at First Presbyterian Church in Bridgeport for Mrs. Roland D Smith 42 who died Monday in a Denver hospital after major surgery The Rev Ralph Dixon Jennings officiated Burial followed at Oregon Trail Memorial Cemetery The deceased was born Oct 17 1918 in Great Falls Montana and grew up in Onaga Kansas She married Roland D Smith Feb 12 1955 and they have lived in Bridgeport since Survivors include her husband one son Barry F and two daughters Kathleen N and Jodi C all at home her mother Mrs Blanche Feess and step father Joan Feess of Kennewick Washington one sister Mrs Thomasine Connell Magna Utah and one brother Dale Gideon Bellingham Washington.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Dorcas Society Circles met for summer study at members homes. July 20 is set for the next gathering with hosts listed including Mrs. Amanda Folkers Mrs. Harry Benzel and Mrs. Mary Oldenburg. Esther and Miriam Circles noted devotions readings and host plans for July 20.
The 4-H clubs meet at various homes and a park from late May to June. Demonstrations include measuring ingredients and snickerdoodle bread. roll calls name utensils and foods. leaders and reporters are announced. next meetings set at Kathy Deaver, Debby Cordiner, and Teresa Dickes homes.
St Pauls Lutheran Women’s Missionary League met June 8 in the Fellowship Hall with 13 members. Presiding was Mrs Fred Schlesselman and opening devotions were by Mrs Edward Bauman. Rev C C Boye spoke on Wedding Music and Mrs Anton Lutringer became secretary replacing Mrs Don Mueller who moved away.
Royal Neighbors of America gathered Thursday evening at the J C C F Hall with Mrs. Clarence G. Hare presiding. Members were urged to save Hills Bros coffee strips. Mrs. Margaret Mathews reported on the Big Four Convention at Lodgepole and invitations from Kimball and Alliance Camps were read.
Rebekah Kensington met Wednesday afternoon in the IOOF Hall basement with Mrs. Ed Lipke presiding. Seventeen members answered roll call by sharing a favorite salad. Plans for a covered dish dinner in the basement at 12:30 p.m. for the June 38 meeting with roll call on Independence Day. Mrs. Oren Cox read an article titled Flag Day. Lunch served by hostesses Mrs. Frank Klentz Mrs. K R McHat on and Mrs. W W Schulz. Canasta high was Mrs. George Burr, second high Mrs. Oren Cox, low Mrs. Carl Hutchison.
The VFW Auxiliary announces a regular meeting at 7 30 p m on Tuesday June 20 at the Post Home. Members are reminded to attend and discuss upcoming events.
Gaylen L Bates son of Mrs Dorothy D Robinson 817 3th St Sidney Neb recently qualified as an expert in firing the M 1 rifle on the Fort Riley trainfire range The range simulates combat with pop up targets at unknown distances He entered the Army last April The 21 year old Madrid High School graduate was employed by Duden Elevator Venango Neb before enlisting His father Albert W Bates lives in Derby Colo
The Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission faces term expirations for two members in September. Fred L. Enders Kir Sall and G H Doran of Sidney have prior terms ending, with both eligible for reappointment. Ray L. Smith remains with two years left of his four-year term. Pending appointments, not requiring legislative approval, are expected from the Governor this summer. The Budget Committee recommends a biennial appropriation of 210000 dollars, below the commission’s requested 236000 dollars. approval by the full Legislature is required.
Rochester man Mur gock L Philpotts found his garage door opened and closed daily by a radio control frequency identical to one used by a passing airline during its landing approach.
A young deer wandered into the Park of the Red Rocks orchestra pit in Morrison Colorado and stayed for about three hours. Park police say the animal dove in while chased by dogs and was released after a person with a key unlocked the door.
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