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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1961
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Vernon Rood and family dined with Mr and Mrs Walker Hawk in Sundl to mark John Hawk of Norton Kansas turning 91. John has visited Walter Hawk’s home for two months and plans to return home next week.
Mr and Mrs John Brauer observed their fortieth year with a dinner party on Saturday March 4 hosted by their children at the Ft Sidney Hotel. The pair, married March 6 191, have four sons one daughter and 19 grandchildren. Attending were family members from Cheyenne Laramie and Sidney with gifts of a garnet rose corsage and white carnation boutonniere. Prizes at pinochle went to several relatives.
The Nebraska Elks Youth Activity Committee disclosed results of the scholarship judging at Grand Island. Harold Lessig chaired the event with Larry Raymond Taylor of Omaha and Margaret Ann Miller of Lincoln. First place in Most Valuable Student went to Larry Taylor and Margaret Ann Miller, each $600. Judith Kay Johnson of Kearney took second, $600, with their names entering the Elks National Foundation contest.
A cantata On the Passion of Christ will be presented Sunday March 12 at 7 30 p m in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Rev Henry Monnich announced the event and J Rehfus of Sidney will direct the 33 voice choir from Trinity Lutheran Church of Laramie, inviting the public to attend.
Karen Eileen Heckman of Lincoln high school Nebraska wins 1961 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow with a $1500 scholarship and becomes a national candidate. She will be joined by 49 state winners and the DC representative. national winner to be announced April 13 at a Washington banquet.
Mr and Mrs Charles Wise of Lodgepole announce no engagement of their daughter Karen to Ronald Tremain son of Mr and Mrs Forrest Tremain also of Lodgepole Both were former students at Nebraska State Teachers College in Kearney Tremain is now at Nebraska Tech Milford A June wedding is planned
The Sioux Ordnance Depot Women’s Club held a luncheon on a Mexican theme with decorations including painted skirts and sombreros. Guest speaker Mrs. Joe Dodds demonstrated ceramics, while hostesses Mrs. D. R Sedgwick Mrs Henry Frahm Jr and Mrs W Keith Morris led a 27 member meeting and distributed constitution copies. A commemorative Ademitasse spoon bearing Sioux Ordnance Depot inscription was given as a farewell gift to Mrs Raymond Stein with additional gifts to Mrs Frans Gregg and Mrs James Ward for prizes and attendance.
Friday night C E F committee gathered at Four Square Church. Ten members and guest Mrs Violet Preble attended with Mrs Alvin Fledges presiding. City map plans, missionary letters, and a regional conference set for May 12 at Maxwell were discussed. Rev Gerald Brestel gave the scripture lesson. Mrs Grace Graves hosted a social period.
Bobby Call was honored on his fourth birthday with a surprise party Saturday March 4 at his parents home Mr and Mrs Robert Call. The table featured a bunny cake and an eastern nest pin the tail on the donkey game with refreshments served. Guests included Tony Rosario Beth Wilson Jerry Haupt Billy Jenks Digger Seidel Marie Clinton and Jennifer Call. Gifts were sent but not attended by Tony Terri and Ticky Schaefer.
Twelve students from St Patrick High School will sit the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test on Saturday March 11 at 9 am. Principal Sister M Mavier announced the participants include Cynthia Morris Sandy Williams Sandy Myhr Mary Ann Eysing Judy Campbell Jim Vogt Floyd Crouse Clinton Dorwar Jack Cook Keith Hruska Mike Mahe and Denis Rays. The event marks the first round of a seven annual competition for four year Merit Scholarships funded by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and its sponsors. About 10 000 semifinalists will be named nationwide to a qualifying list with a second exam to determine finalists. Finalists may win Merit Scholarships based on financial need with awards ranging from 100 to 1500 dollars.
Mr and Mrs Eugene S Sanford former Dalton residents celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at 1824 Newton Drive Cheyenne Wyoming on Sunday March 12 guests may call between 2 and 5 p m The couple hosted by their son Jack and daughter Barbara wed in Gering and ran Sanfords Sundries and Cafe in Dalton they moved to Cheyenne in 1942 where Sanford works as a Union Pacific Railroad trainman
Seventeen members of Rebekah Kensington answered roll call with an Irish joke during the Wednesday afternoon session. Mrs Ed Lipke presided, new member Mrs Frank Bean joined, and Mrs Carl Hutchison read the Guide Post. Canasta honors went to Mrs Cliff Hammond, with Mrs George Burr second and Mrs Hilda Schoulow third. Lunch committee for March 22 includes Mrs Amy Bales, Mrs Frank Klentz and Mrs Katie Helzer.
A Sidney Nebraska column lauds Brigadoon, praising Tommy Lauters Fiona Fankhauser and a large team of directors, chorus and orchestra. The piece highlights blocking work, collaboration, and community effort behind the musical’s success as March 17 and 18 performances approach.
Potter High School won the Class A trophy at the Lodge Pole Valley Association speech contest with 58 points, marking a second Class A win in four years. Lorenzo captured Class B with 39 points, while Melbeta and Sunflower tied for second at 38. Judges were Dr. Eugene Rydahl and Dr. Donald Walraven of Chadron State College.
On Monday evening March 13 Sioux Ordnance Depot hosts an open house at the school gym from 6 30 to 8 30 pm. Brownies and Intermediate Girl Scouts present exhibits and demonstrations for seventy girls and nineteen adults with refreshments. The event marks the 49th anniversary of Girls Scouts of the U S and the start of Girl Scout Week March 12 to 18.
Providence Chapter 108 Order of Eastern Star held its Wednesday meeting with 51 members. Officers and past patrons listed. a vocal duet performed. Worthy Grand Matron Mrs Edward Knight announced for April 12. draping in memory of Floyd Harrington. social hour featured prize games and refreshments.
Kiwanis President William Kalous announced at the Wednesday meeting that Ladies Night will be March 22 with a special program. Final figures of the Stars of Tomorrow Show have not been computed but reported a success. Secretary Ralph Spencer asked members to advise him on guidance topics for Sidney students. Seventeen members attended the Sidney Country Club gathering.
Den 5 of Pack 89 met at Mrs Haiths on March 4 with Dale Foland and Dale Gorman leading the opening. Scouts worked on trains and played snow games as Ricky Calahan provided treats. A surprise farewell for Jerry and Jimmy Maddox moving to Wisconsin was held with gifts, games, and refreshments.
History notes Nellie Ishmael left Sidney in 1930 for Illinois with sisters in Peoria and another city. She turned 93 in February and, though blind and unable to read or write for ten years, remains active, living in Jacksonville at Christian Home for the Aged after a 1956 hip fracture.
Army PFC Gary D. Bruenger 19 son of Mr and Mrs Walter Bruenger 1813 King St Sidney recently completed eight weeks of military police training at The Provost Marshal General's School Fort Gordon Ga He was selected for instruction in self defense crime prevention and basic procedures of civil and military law Bruenger entered the Army last September and completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Mo A 1958 Sidney High School graduate U S ARMY PHOTO
William P. Faragher comptroller at Sioux Ordnance Depot was reported in satisfactory condition after a Wednesday rush to Memorial Hospital. Doctors expected his release over the weekend.
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