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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1969
Page
5
Mrs W P Ackerman and granddaughter Gayle Goodwin returned from a two week Hawaii pleasure trip visiting Honolulu and outer islands. Many relatives hosted gatherings across Nebraska and Missouri as families joined Jaycee conventions and toured regional sights.
A social honoring Mr. and Mrs. Mance H. Vaught is set for Saturday at 7 p m at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The couple served in the Sidney and Bridgeport area as Western States Mission representatives from Denver and will end their assignment July 15 before returning to California. Dougl R. Harmon will preside. A potluck dinner offers barbecued ham burgers or wieners with picnic tables on the lawn weather permitting.
As of Thursday 55 patients and four babies remain at Memorial Hospital. Admitted in Sidney Julie Modlin Mrs Donald D Challburg Steven Studnicka Sherry Bills Elvira Zalesky Nina Taylor Gurley Mrs Richard Egging Lodgepole Mrs Bruce Dimick Dismissed in Sidney Matthew Miller Robert Dodds Henry Narjes Cresencio Rocha Steven Studnicka Lodgepole Ronald Rogers Births note a six pound eleven ounce daughter to Donald and Donald Challburg 2 16 p m Wednesday and a seven pound five and one half ounce son to Richard and Barbara Egging 2 51 a m Thursday a six pound nine and one quarter ounce daughter to Bruce and Jane Dimick 11 20 am Thursday.
The Rev. Paul Levine from Keensburg Colp takes the Grace Baptist Church post and begins service this Sunday. He and his wife with four children arrived in Sidney this morning to settle in. Levine previously served as pastor in Keensburg for several years, replacing Rev. Alfred Smith who moved to Miles City Mont. Local church had been supplied by Denver Bible College pastors.
On the wedding day Friday June 20 Miss Jane Gillham and her bridal party were honored at a luncheon hosted by Mrs Roy Gillham grandmother of the bride at her home. Attendees included Miss Donna Redabaugh Miss Janice Mansweiler both of Windsor Colo Miss Lynette Danielson of Torrington Wyo Mrs Marlys Kitch and Mrs Marjorie Koester of Lakewood Colo Mrs Norma Gillham and Kimberly of Peetz. Gillham served a salad course hot rolls relishes and a strawberry dessert.
The Sidney Rebekah Lodge No. 66 met Wednesday afternoon in the Odd Fellow Hall basement. Twelve members answered roll call with reminiscences about their fathers. Mrs. Clifford Hammond presided. Mrs. Katie Helzer led devotions on a fruitful old age. Mrs. Alma Averill spoke for the order and read an article. Canasta followed the business meeting with Mrs. Belle Mann high and Mrs. Leslie Sabin low. Hostesses were Mrs. Helzer and Mrs. Averill. The next meeting will be announced.
Three newcomers were welcomed at the Newcomers Club Tuesday evening at The Chateau. Guests included Mrs. Billy Gunn Mrs. Ray Carr and Mrs. Alan Samford. Hostesses were Mrs. Alan Finnley and Mrs. Bill Rogers. The Independence Day theme was reflected in the decorations. A pot luck picnic is set for July 26 at 7 p.m. at the Saddle Club with new officers Mrs. Don Rosenbaum Mrs. Ken Cook Mrs. Ted Zach and Mrs. Jerry Knaub in charge. Cards followed the meeting with winners Mrs. Zach and Mrs. John Summers for bridge high tying. Mrs. Steve Kelley won pinochle. and Mrs. Samford with Mrs. Jim Roos won dummy bridge. Triple door prizes went to Mrs. Cook Mrs. Loren Anthony and Mrs. Gunn.
Ben Oswald of Chappell, a baritone and student of Mrs. J W Johnson, was chosen for one of four vocal solo parts in an all student musical group touring Europe. The ensemble departed Dallas on June 15 and planned appearances in Scotland.
Ralph Englert Charles Sutton and Cory Nelson served as guest evaluators at the Sterling Toastmasters meeting Wednesday morning in Sterling. Other members present included Irvin Caldwell LaVern Draper John Mason and Ted Zach as Table Topic chairman with a lineup of Speakers. Ralph Englert honored as Speaker of the Week.
On June 17 seven Royal Maids Club members met at leader Mrs Myron Woten home. President Brenda Spencer opened the session with roll call and approved minutes. Members reported fair booth work from spring party and Kay Smith shared Youth Tour Washington DC experiences. Cindy Spencer demonstrated proper table setting. Oatmeal cookies were judged. Next meeting set for July 15 at 9 am at the Brenda Cindy and Karen Spencer home.
Local Jaycee chapter sent six members to Louisville for the National Jaycee Convention with eighty Nebraska delegates. Highlights include speeches by Senator Muskie and General Westmore, with Andre LeTendre elected national president and ten vice presidents chosen. The event wrapped with plans for St. Louis to host the Golden Anniversary Convention in June 1970.
Mrs. Alvin Duis, president of Sidney American Legion Unit 17, presided at the last meeting of her term Tuesday evening. Fourteen members and three guests attended the installation conducted by Mrs. Olive Johnson of Lodgepole. New officers include Mrs. Lester McConnell as president and Mrs. L. L. Swanson as first vice president. Mrs. McConnell and Mrs. Whitaker will attend the 49th Annual Department American Legion Convention in Omaha July 11 to 13. No meetings are scheduled for July and August. Girl Stater reports will be given at the September meeting. The post served lunch.
Charles Willey was installed president of the Sidney Lions Club at a Wednesday noon luncheon in The Chateau club room, succeeding Henry Gell. New officers include James Bosley as first vice president John Ward as second vice president Edward Haupt as third vice president Ralph Carleton secretary treasurer Alvin Bauer Lion Tanner Larry Pippitt Tail Twister Milt Nissen Gordon Fuller as one year board members James Payne and James Peterson as two year board members. Earl V. Lessig Deputy District Governor served as installing officer. Guests were John Colone and A.O. Krieger of Denver. The new officers will take office at the next regular meeting on Wednesday July 2.
The Ladies Golf Association met Wednesday morning at Hillside Golf Course. Rolls and coffee preceded the meeting. Scores used handicaps. Prize winners were Mrs. J.D. Olinger first, Mrs. L.L. Merritt third, and Mrs. John Elwell Jr. fifth.
The Union Pacific Old Timers Club 29 and Auxiliary held their June meeting in Gering Sunday afternoon. A fried chicken picnic dinner in Gardner Park drew 50 members and guests, with homemade ice cream and a softball game. Photos from Promontory Utah Centennial were shown, taken by Sid Brighton and guests Velma and Chester Gordon. Committee members were Claude Hall and Mike Tucker. Next meeting will be a Big Springs picnic, date TBD.
A 16 year old youth will deliver the message Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church. Rick Bullock from the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home at Monroe Louisiana is the guest speaker. He accompanied a group of 21 from Louisiana who helped the Sidney and Kimball Church with this year's Vacation Bible School. The Rev. Elmer Mundy, pastor of the local church, will reside at the services.
Miss June Zwickl, a June 28 bride elect, was honored at a Tuesday evening shower hosted by Miss Judy Weimer in the Jack Weimer home. Games followed the gift opening. ten guests attended as the table featured a bridal doll and orange decor. She will wed Roger Robinson of Bassett Nebraska.
Thirty seven participants registered at the regular Senior Citizen meeting held June 17. Mrs. C B Dorwart was the featured speaker and answered questions concerning the organization. Cards followed the program with Mrs. Marella Deaver winning high and Ralph Perkins low. Pinochle winners were Mrs. Frie da Harms high and Ralph Lafler low. Iva Johnson the checker winner and Ralph Perkins the door prize recipient. The next meeting is Tuesday July 1 at 2 pm in the East Ward School.
Friday 8 p.m. Duplicate Bridge at Episcopal Parish Hall invites all players. Saturday June 28 Prairie Schooners Square Dance at 8 p.m. South Ward School. Sunday June 29 Herboldsheimer family picnic moved to Legion Park Sidney from Kimball park all relatives please arrive by 1 p.m.
Every Tuesday the Toastmasters Club 2408 holds a morning meeting at 6 30 AM in The Chateau. Members practice speaking and leadership skills in a structured program hosted in a formal club setting.
Tuesday July 1 at 2 pm the Senior Citizens will meet at East Ward School. Bring cards and tables.
Elder Donald Ellison and wife Josephine arrived in Sidney for a short training and orientation before their assignment to a permanent location. They came from Spanish Fork Utah after two weeks in Salt Lake City. They were welcomed by Elder and Mrs Mance H Vaught, Cheyenne District instructors.
Noel Haukebo M D resigns as director of the Panhandle Mental Health Center in Scottsbluff after more than two years. Al Roehl PhD will serve as acting director. the boards praise Haukebo’s service to the 11 Panhandle counties and the center’s development. The facility opened earlier this year with funding from federal state and county sources. Cheyenne County’s share of the 150000 dollar budget is 3157 dollars and 12.4 percent of the regional contribution.
Trooper Max Ibach of the Nebraska State Patrol recovered two stolen cars over two days. A June 23 Big Springs theft involved a 1961 model owned by Thomas Schmidt. In Lodge Pole, a second stolen car listed from Los Angeles prompted federal detention of James C. Battaglia and Stefan J. Lys for interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle.
Sidney police investigate a Thursday theft from a car on 1704 Grant. Koester reported the battery stolen from his vehicle. no suspects or clues were provided.
A Sidney club member proposes a 150000 prize for a hole in one at the Sidney Invitational at Hillside Golf Course. The event runs Saturday and Sunday with 18 holes each day, noon start, and a $40 participation fee for out of town partners. The $150000 would apply only if the ace occurs on No 3, a 586 yard par five, in contrast to last week's Kemper Open offer.
Ray Knapp of Sidney sustained cuts and bruises after a Thursday afternoon crash on a county road southeast of Sidney. His pickup veered into a ditch and rolled onto its side after meeting a second vehicle driven by Mrs. Ed Narjes stopping to turn into a farm lane. Knapp was hospitalized at Memorial Hospital. his heavily damaged pickup was left on the roadside.
Trooper Richard Larson of the Nebraska State Patrol stopped a car ten miles east of Kimball for an improper pass. He found two desertion suspects, 21 year old John Manetakis and 23 year old Frank E Reach, held in Kimball jail for the Federal Provost Marshall. They were absent without leave from Fort Eustis Virginia. Desertion length unknown.
Paul Abegglen of Columbus holds the state record for large mouth bass with a 10 pound 11 ounce lunker from a Sandpit near Columbus in October 1965. Airboat and certain open construction motorboats on Nebraska waters must carry fire extinguishers. smaller boats not carrying for hire are exempt.
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