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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1970
Page
2
Last week in the L. M. Nicholson home relatives from Aspen Gainesville Tulsa and Taylor Neb visited or planned visits to see the elder Mr. Nicholson in Memorial Hospital. Other locals hosted and traveled to California Colorado and Nebraska for family affairs and church assignments.
The Eastern Star Kensington met at the Ft. Sidney Motor Hotel for a noon Dutch luncheon with 22 members. Guest Mrs. James Schwamb, formerly Janice Biggs, attended. Devotions by Mrs. Dave Ells titled The Little Things preceded a short business meeting led by Mrs. Keith Simpson. Three tables of canasta and two of bridge were played. prizes went to Mrs. LaRue Spearow in canasta and Mrs. Rollin Biggs in bridge. Next meeting is Sept 15 at an announced location.
Philip and Mrs. Philip Nelson were honored at a 55th wedding anniversary open house in Memorial Home hosted by niece Mrs. Leonard E Nelson of Potter. The couple lived in Potter before retirement, ran a Stoneham Colorado general store for 18 years, and previously resided in Dix. Their son Lewis J Nelson of Santa Fe and daughters Norma Defini of San Francisco Ruth Williams of Hickory sent best wishes.
Cynthia Jane Horicek and Michael Raymond Dean wed in Reno at Park Wedding Chapel on May 16 in a double ring ceremony. The couple, both Californians, will reside in Bullhead City Arizona, where the groom works, after a reception for about 50 friends.
The April 13 wedding of Connie J. Wilson and Larry D. Lessman took place at Light Memorial Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p.m. The ceremony featured cathedral candles, white aqua décor, and a three candle unity. Attendants included Mrs. Jerry Miller as matron of honor and Lonnie Lessman as best man. A reception for about 165 followed with a four tiered cake and floral arrangements. The bride, a Dalton High School and Colorado State University graduate, plans a career with Hewlett Packard in Loveland.
Ensign Charles R. Weir U S C G son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Weir of Potter received a Bachelor of Science and a Coast Guard commission at the 84th commencement in New London Conn He was on Superintendent's List twice and Dean's List eight times He led Bermuda race sailing team and commanded a 44 foot yawl His parents and sisters attended June week He received a great class improvement award from the Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars His commission was conferred by his father He will serve as deck officer on the high endurance cutter Chautauqua based in Honolulu Hawaii
Mrs. M L Merritt Mrs. Fred George and Mrs. Ross Barker left Wednesday to qualify for the Eighth Annual Sterling Invitational played Thursday and Friday. The Ladies Golf Association met Wednesday in the Pro Shop Hillside Golf Course. Thirteen members attended a brief meeting before tee-off at 9 am. Prizes went to Mrs. Ricky Ladine high score Mrs H C Q Nelson low putts and Mrs Joe Hougan low net.
Fourteen members of the Trailblazers Antique Car Club joined the Annual Regional Tour in Denver over the weekend. Participants from Haxton Lisco Gurley Sidney Sterling Lodgepole and more attended a Ramada Inn base with a Castle Rock drive and a Red Rocks route. Awards went to Emil Weyerts for most desirable car Chuck Lafler for best dressed man and Emil Weyerts for the door prize with Klein winning the fishing contest prize and Dan Lafler the children’s prize. Sidney will host the 1971 Regional Tour.
Volunteers are still being accepted to assist at the Girl Scout Brownie Day Camp in Legion Park. Forty Brownie Scouts have registered for the five day program running 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. contact Mrs Garber at 254-4687 to volunteer.
Mrs. Laverne Nurkla of Watauga Texas was a special guest at a Tuesday card party for Senior Citizens. She received the door prize. Winners named by Mrs. Mary Nelson included George Rippe for pitch high Emma Engle for second Ann Stegner for pinochle high and Carl Christ Sr for second. Hostesses were Mrs. Emma Nelson and Mrs. Hattie Lipke.
Miss Julie Lafler, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bob Lafler, will enroll at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling this fall and earn an associate in arts degree in business secretarial studies. Miss Jane Schlaman of Salina received multiple Marymount College physical education awards for 1969-1970, including volleyball and basketball honors as part of a winning girls team. Miss Dee Ann Geu, enrolled in physical therapy at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, is among 12 in the first class of a two year program, the state’s first training for physical therapists.
Miss Margaret Gilgren, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Gilgren of Sidney, married Leland Porter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Porter of Chappell, at St Pauls Lutheran Church in Sidney. The double ring rite featured gladiola decorations, organ music, and bright formal wear. The couple will reside on Rt. 2 in Chappell as they begin married life.
Mr and Mrs Paul Aude recently returned from Costa Mesa California where they attended their daughter Janice Aude Hall's graduation ceremonies. Mrs Hall completed her training at Golden West College and earned an Associate in Arts Degree. Dr William Banowsky spoke at the June 11 ceremony. Mrs Hall was named one of the ten outstanding nurses in the state. A steak barbecue honor gathering followed on June 11 with 20 guests. The state nursing exams are set for July 9 and 10 in Long Beach. Mrs Hall will begin work at Costa Mesa Memorial Hospital on June 29.
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