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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1953
Page
6
Local society items report numerous births and arrivals from January through March. Families announce new babies, hospital births, and visitors from Omaha, Denver, and beyond, with names such as Taylor, Jones, and Ireland. Members travel, host relatives, and attend funerals while members move residences and vacation plans unfold across several towns.
The Arc Society and church women hosted an African Festival at the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening. Cocoanut pie shells with fruit were served on puzzle mats with an African themed decor. Mrs. Weert Frerichs chaired the event and introduced Mrs. Francis White of Sterling, who spoke after twenty years in Africa.
National Guards Auxiliary members met at Mrs. Neal Atkins home for a brief business session and card play with lunch by Mrs. E H Ehlers. Beta Sigma Phi Examplar Chapter gathered at Mrs. M L Merritt where Tunisia was discussed. Several pinochle and bridge clubs met with guests, prizes and desserts as members planned future meetings and events.
Research has not yet uncovered the cause of high blood pressure, which may lead to heart disease. The Heart Funds aids research in this vital field.
Members of the Silver Bells and Beaus hosted a regular square dance Friday at the National Guard Armory. Eighty attended with guest couples from Ordville Group Rural Youth Group The Newcomers and The Wednesday Night Dance Group. Callers were Virgil Knackstedt Ken Pittam Dr Cook Harry Benzel and Bill Clemmens. Music by the Heckerville Quartet. Door prize went to Quentin McDonald of Ordville. Lunch followed.
Mr and Mrs Don Gillham hosted a Saturday evening buffet supper at their home for twenty guests. The event featured pinochle afterward with high score prizes awarded to Mr and Mrs Frank Wiese, Mrs Les Ross, and Claude Gillham.
Gale Storm co stars with Rod Cameron in Woman Of The North Country opening Thursday at the OX. The new film features action and drama as the pair navigate rugged frontier settings.
Barbara Bitner daughter of Dr and Mrs Chris Bitner celebrated her eighth birthday on Wednesday March 4 instead of February 17 due to chicken pox. Eleven guests ages four to six attended with games cake and ice cream.
The Rebekah Kensington meets Wednesday at 2 PM in the IOOF Hall basement. Past Noble Grands Club gathers Friday March 13 at 2 PM at Mrs Louis Grage’s home. Ohio Oil Co Women’s Club convenes Thursday March 12 at 7 30 PM in the Ohio Oil Co Building.
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