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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1969

Page

12

Local Happenings Roundup At North Platte And Nearby

Mrs Kay Goodschmidt and Mrs Katie Helzer visited North Platte while visiting friends in Hay Center and Curtis Nebraska. Ann Bonkiewicz celebrated her 12th birthday in the Shelter House with sixth grade girls hosting games and gifts. John Colone heads to Grand Island for visits. Bruce Leypoldt and Mike Kilgore hosted in Rapid City and Sunol. Mayo Clinic trip for Mrs Egging. Chet Walters due home from Denver. reunions and travel plans spread across Hastings Chadron Harrisburg and Arvada with several weddings and a funeral noted. Walter Cork faces major surgery in Denver.

Kay Goodschmidt Al‘bin Wyo Katie Helzer North Platte Bob Helzers Hay Center Curtis, Neb Jamie Lee Spearow Kearney Ann Bonkiewicz Shelter House

Shower Honors Bride-Elector Gayle Nelson

Miss Angeline Hoffman daughter of Mr and Mrs Lumir Hoffman of Lincoln was the honored guest at a bridal shower Saturday March 8 Hostess Mrs Neil Allison Twenty guests played appropriate games Colors yellow and white carried through The honoree was assisted in opening the gifts Miss Hoffman will marry Gayle Nelson in 70 p m ceremonies Saturday March 29 in Lincoln

Angeline Hoffman Lumir Hoffman Lincoln Neil Allison Ken Noteboom Jr Miss Hoffman Gayle Nelson

Garden Club Meeting in Sidney Highlights Gardening Topics

Fourteen members attended the Sidney Garden Club meeting on Tuesday March 11 at 2 pm. Guest Mrs Harvey Vizina and Mrs Guy Hire joined host Mrs L W Kahl. President Mrs Keith Simpson spoke, a film on conservation titled The Earth is the Lord's was shown, and topics included birds in the garden and pioneer Democratic Nebraska years.

Sidney Garden Club Harvey Vizina Guy Hire L.W. Kahl Keith Simpson Mabel Jorgenson Memorial Rest Home Simpson

Plainview Extension Club Learns Laws Of Estates

Mrs Stewart Brown led Plainview Extension Club in a Wednesday lesson on estates and wills titled I s Yours It s An Estate A Q A followed by a quiz Ten members attended Mrs Don Deaver presided and read a county council letter and a request for favorite recipes for an upcoming cookbook The next meeting on April 9 at Mrs Murrell Crosby s home will cover The Selection of Wood Furniture with Mrs Aaron and Mrs Don Messing in charge of that program

Stewart Brown Plainview Extension Club Marianne Aaron Don Deaver County Extension Council James Deaver Murrell Crosby Aaron Don Messing Russell George

OES Initiation Held At Stated Meeting In Temple

Providence Chapter No 108 Order of Eastern Star held initiation during its stated meeting at the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Keith Spiker presided as Worthy Matron. A program announced the Grand Chapter of Nebraska 94th Annual Session, “Session of the Hills,” May 13 to 15 in Lincoln. A social hour followed with St Patrick theme trays. next meeting set for April 9 at 8 pm.

Providence Chapter No Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Keith Spiker Grand Chapter Nebraska Lincoln Pershing Auditorium St. Patrick’s Rowland Biggs Harold Bond

Services Today At Dalton For Harvey Heizer

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Dalton Presbyterian Church for Harvey L. Heizer a longtime Dalton businessman who died after a long illness. Rites were conducted by Rev. Richard Brown, burial followed in Dalton Cemetery with Craig-Holechek Funeral Home in charge. Active pallbearers included Charles Geller and others. honorary pallbearers listed. A memorial was set up for the Dalton Presbyterian Church. Heizer, born in Andrain County Missouri, came to Dalton in 1906, ran Heizers Grocery, and is survived by Ruth the widow, a daughter Logusta Durcher of Hugoton Kansas, a son John Joseph of Dalton, four grandchildren and two sisters.

Harvey L. Heizer Dalton Presbyterian Church Dalton Richard Brown Craig-Holechek Charles Geller Max Ravert Clayton Gillespie Rodney McConnell Jesse Allen Kenneth Morgan Ivan Walker Don Dey Ermand John Davison C.J. Carley Guy Hire Roger Brennan J. C. Frandsen Ernest Finn Roland Blome Bud Martin J.B. Pankau Fred Carey Mr. Heizer Andrain County Heizers Ruth Logusta Durcher Hugoton, Kan John Joseph

Former Dalton Pastor's Wife Dies in Greeley

Death reported Wednesday of Mrs. Paul V. Jones of Greeley after months of ill health. She and her husband Rev. Paul Jones lived in Dalton 1953 to 1957 while he served as pastor of the Dalton Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her husband three sons David Howard and Phillip two daughters Ruth and Esther and several grandchildren. Funeral services set for Saturday at the Assembly of God Church in Greeley.

Paul V. Jones Greeley Paul Jones Dalton

Lodgepole Girl Chosen for Cornhusker Girls State

Miss Jody Lyn Wise, 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dale Wise, will represent Lodgepole at Cornhusker Girls State in Lincoln from June 7 to 13. Alternate is Miss Jorena Faye Englert, 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Englert. Wise and Englert are active in school and church activities and were selected by a five member American Legion Auxiliary committee.

Jody Lyn Wise Dale Wise Lodgepole Cornhusker Lincoln Jorena Faye Englert Ralph Englert Wise Zion Lutheran Church In Chappell Weyerts Immanuel Lutheran Church Francis DeBrunner American Legion Auxiliary

Francis DeBrunner Unit Announces Girl Staters

Francis DeBrunner Unit 286 Lodgepole American Legion Auxiliary announced 1969 Girl State selections at its March 11 meeting. Jody Lyn Wise chosen as Girl Stater, alternate Jorena Faye Englert. Tea planned in Oshkosh in May. Unit contributed to Heart Fund and planned layette project, Good and Gold Medal coupons, and child welfare efforts. April meetings focus on Layette distribution and Easter basket drive.

Francis DeBrunner Lodgepole American Legion Auxiliary Delmar Zalesky Girl State Edwin Misegadis Jody Lyn Wise Dale Wise Lodgepole Jorena Faye Englert Ralph Englert Oshkosh Grand Island Veterans Hospital Mark Hafer Tina Koester Sterling Brenda Stewart Salina Kan May Heath Heart Fund Cheyenne County Legion and Auxiliary Convention Lloyd Bauer Sidney L.L. Swanson Unit 17 Department Child Welfare

Nebraska Students Initiated Into Fraternity and Sorority

POSTE Bruce Luehrs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elberne Luehrs, initiated into the Nebraska Chapter of Farm House Fraternity at the University of Nebraska. Bruce, a freshman, underwent initiation Sunday at Westminster Chapel in Lincoln. Miss Jeannie Olsen, daughter of Mrs. Geraldine Olsen, pledged Gamma Phi Beta Sorority at Kearney State Teachers College on Monday, March 10.

Bruce Luehrs Elberne Luehrs Nebraska Farm House Fraternity University of Nebraska Bruce Westminister Chapel Lincoln Jeannie Olsen Geraldine Olsen Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Kearney State Teachers Colege

Bonner Rites Held Thursday

Services were held Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Imperial for Mrs Opal Bonner 79 who died Monday at Memorial Hospital Burial followed at Mount Hope Cemetery Imperial pallbearers included Ivan Fehringer Sidney Mears Castle Harry Mathews Ray McDonnell Henry Curtis and Don Weiss Funeral home Gehrig and Son in charge Mrs Bonner spent most of her life in Imperial moved to Sidney in 1958 to live with son Richard Bonner Also surviving are two daughters one brother 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren

First United Methodist Church Imperial Opal Bonner Memorial Hospital Mount Hope Ivan Fehringer Sidney Mears Castle Harry Mathews Ray McDonnell Henry Curtis Don Weiss Gehrig and Son Funeral Home Richard Bonner

Services Held For Potter Accident Victim Allen Baack

Final rites were held at St. Pauls Lutheran Church north of Potter for Allen D Baack 22 who was killed in a day loading accident Tuesday afternoon. The Rev Bruce Lacamp officiated burial followed in St Pauls cemetery. Baack son of Arthur and Olga Baack of Potter and husband of Carol Schreinert born April 18 1947 farmed in Dalton area survived by widow daughter Shelley Kay parents one brother and two sisters.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Potter Allen D. Baack Bruce Lacamp St. Paul’s Cemetery Haroldean Brogren Kermit Nelson Phil Miller Jerry Delcamp Forrest Greathouse Arlin Easter Craig-Holechek Allen Swain Baack Arthur Olga Baack Carol Schreinert Dalton Shelley Kay Arthur Baack

Mrs Hartman Elected Head Of Past Matrons

Mrs Elmer Hartmann was elected president of the Past Matrons Club on Monday March 10 at Mrs Cliff Webster's home. Co hosting the dessert luncheon were Mrs Rex Olsen and Mrs Jack Weimer with Weimer headley and secretary as officers. Eighteen members welcomed new member Lavone Niece and March birthdays for Webster Greenlee Bond and Hiett were honored.

Elmer Hartmann Cliff Webster Rex Olsen Jack Weimer Jack Headley Lavone Webster Nina Greenlee Harold Bond

Kearney Couple Plans June Rites

Ceola Holm announces the engagement of her daughter Vanessa to Roy Bradshaw son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Elsen of Gurley. Vanessa Holm, a 1966 Stormsburg High School graduate, attended Kearney State College and works in Kearney. Roy Bradshaw, a 1964 Gurley High School graduate, attended the University of Wyoming and is a senior at Kearney State Teachers College, set to receive a BA in physical education. The couple plan a June 7 wedding.

Ceola Vanita Roy Bradshaw Wayne Elsen Gurley Miss Holm Gerald C. Holm Stormsburg High School Kearney State College Kearney Gurley High School University of Wyoming Kearney State Teachers College

Mrs Nelson Reelected Head Of FR At PEO Meeting

Mrs H C Q Nelson was reelected president of Chapter FR of PEO at the regular meeting Monday March 3 at the home of Mrs Jack Knicely. Mrs Tom Ernst assisted. All officers were reelected for another year including Mrs Cliff Webster vice president Mrs Gerald Matzke recording secretary Mrs Bill Fankhauser corresponding secretary Mrs Dave Young treasurer Mrs Glen Houtz chaplain and Mrs Robert Clark Jr guard. Nelson presided over the business meeting. for Monday March 17.

H.C.Q. Nelson PEO Jack Knicely Tom Ernst Cliff Webster Gerald Matzke Bill Fankhauser Dave Young Glen Houtz Robert Clark Jr Nelson

Birthday Party for 11th Birthday Celebrant Scott Lloyd

Master Scott Lloyd celebrated his 11th birthday on Wednesday March 12 with eleven friends and relatives. Guests included Tommy Jung Gregg Shilreff Robert Scott Tom Payne Gregg Mueller Jerry Bowzer Dave Peterson Jerry Zeck Steve Lloyd and Misses Julie Houtz and Sandra Lloyd. Mrs Bob Lloyd hosted the afternoon event.

Scott Lloyd Tommy Jung Gregg Shilreff Robert Scott Tom Payne Gregg Mueller Jerry Bowzer Dave Peterson Jerry Zeck Steve Lloyd Julie Houtz Sandra Lloyd Bob Lloyd

Gilliland and Keating Take High in Bridge

The Duplicate Bridge Club met last Friday at 7 30 p m in the Parish Hall of the Episcopal Church Winning high were Mrs J R Gilliland and Mrs J E Keating Taking second were Mr and Mrs C G Kinnison of Ogal lala

Duplicate Bridge Club The Episcopal Church J.R. Gilliland J.E. Keating C.G. Kinnison Ogallala

Sidney Lions To Host District 38N Ladies Night Social

Sidney Lions Club will host the District 38N Zone 2 Ladies Night on Saturday March 22 at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. Social begins 6:30 PM dinner 7:30 PM with speakers Elmer Westerbuhr District Governor and Earl Lessig Zone chairman. Invitations extended to Lodgepole Gurley Dalton Chappell Sidney. After dinner the Barker Brothers Trio will entertain. Tickets from local contacts.

ThesSidney Lions Club Fort Sidney Motor Hotel Paul Adkinson Adkinson Elmer Westerbuhr Bayard Earl Lessig Gurley Lodgepole Dalton Chappell Sidney Barker Brothers Lion Dr. Adkinson H.W. Quinn Dale Flora Joe Lehman Charles Willey Cheyenne County Athletic Lettermen Devaney University of Nebraska Lions, Rotary Kiwanis Lions Club Norman FE Cogil John Stasch Ike Grable Jr Oklahoma City Okla al Ladine Stan Larabee

June Wedding Planned for Diana June and Roger Robinson

Mr and Mrs Eugene S Zwick announce the engagement of daughter Diana June to Roger L Robinson son of Mr and Mrs C L Robinson of Bassett Nebraska The bride elect is a 1968 Sidney High School graduate and has worked at Western Nebraska Vocational School since August The fiance is a 1968 Rock County High School graduate from Bassett and study auto mechanics at Western Nebraska Vocational Technical School A June wedding is planned

Eugene S. Zwick Diana June Roger L. Robinson C.L. Robinson Bassett Neb Sidney High School Western Nebraska Vocational School Rock County High School Western Nebraska Vocational Technical School

Miss Susan Herboldsheimer Named 1969 Potter Girl Stater

Susan Herboldsheimer, daughter of Bennie and Mrs. Herboldsheimer, earned the 1969 Girl Stater honor in Potter with prior wins in Make It Yourself With Wool, Style Review, Lions Club Peace Essay, and 4-H service. Kathy Hilpert, daughter of Elmer and Mrs. Hilpert, also featured as alternate. both represent local groups including American Legion Auxiliary and Potter Beta Sigma Phi. Susan is active in National Honor Society, Band, Chorus, Pep Club, U.M.Y.F., and student leadership roles. Kathy participates in cheerleading, track, softball, and school activities.

Susan Herboldsheimer Potter Kathy Hilpert American Legion Auxiliary Potter Beta Sigma Phi Jolly Neighbors Potter Women’s Club Social Neighbors Potter Firemen’s Auxiliary Herboldsheimer Bennie B. Herboldsheimer National Honor Society Potter United Methodist Church United Methodist Youth Fellowship U.M.Y.F Lexington Lincoln Style Review Cheyenne County 4-H Lions Club Lions Club Peace Essay Contest. She Enjoys Piano Playing. Miss Hilpert Elmer Hilpert St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Altar Society Plans Pot Luck Supper Sunday

The St Patrick s Altar Society sponsors a pot luck dinner after Sunday Mass at 4 p.m. Mass at the church, dinner at the Youth Center. Patrons should bring one main dish and one covered dish plus table service. Coffee and Kool Aid provided. A musical program with dancing and cards planned.

St. Patrick’s Altar Society St. Patrick’s

Mrs Clinton Guest At Xi Iota Beta Sigma Phi Meeting

Xi Iota chapter hosts Mrs L M Clinton as guest at regular meeting in Mrs George Taylor home. President Mrs George Niekum presides as members discuss a philanthropic project funded by February Benefit Dance. A program on Oriental cooking follows with a Chinese meal and items from the hostess group. Next meet set for April 8 at Mrs C B Dorwart home.

Xi Iota C. B. Dorwart

Schooners Visit Scuffed Shoes Club in Westminster

The Prairie Schooners square dance club invited to visit the Scuffed Shoes Club of Westminster Colorado at Tuesday meeting. Mal Minshall to call for the dance this Saturday. Regular dance at Central School Saturday led by Mal Minshall with Myron Flessner and Melvin Hoppmann. Guests included Mr and Mrs Richard Ladine Mr and Mrs Dean Talmage and Mr and Mrs Weldon Peterson of Gurley. Lunch hosts were Mr and Mrs Loyal Hornicek. Door prizes given. Bob Mika president presided. Daryl Conger from the Elks led a Crippled Children Benefit Dance discussion. Plans for Callers Workshop and a covered dish dinner on Sunday March 23. Possible April 19 dance in Chappell. if set, regular dance for that night may be canceled. Lunch hosts after the dance were Mr and Mrs Fran Hodglin. Club members also taught square dance lessons.

Prairie Schooners Westminster Colo Mal Minsha Central School Mal Minshall Myron Flessner Melvin Hoppmann Richard Ladine Dean Talmage Weldon Peterson Gurley Loyal Hornicek Bob Mika Daryl Conger Elks Club Vered Sund Chappell Fran Hodglin

Rest Homely Birthday Corner

Rest Homely lists birthday anniversaries for residents. Mary Dunn is 92 on March 6, Bernice Gaarde 83 on March 9, Grace Schreiner 85 on March 14, Nellis Wynant 88 on March 22, Charles Bobo 76 on March 24, Joe Kubes 85 on March 28, and Anna Cizek 90 on March 30.

Bernice Gaarde Grace Schreiner Nellis Wynant Charles Bobo Joe Kubes Anna Cizek

Baby Food Prunes Used In Prune Whip Recipe

A note says baby food prunes are acceptable when making prune whip and the recipe requires prune pulp. It emphasizes using commercial prune puree as a substitute. The guidance implies convenience or safety in using prepared prune products.

Community Meeting Schedule and Social Events

Friday March 14 Duplicate Bridge meets at 7 30 p m in Episcopal Parish Hall. Sunday March 16 Trailblazers Antique Car Club gathers at 1 p m at Don Hyde residence in Lodgepole. bring a covered dish and table service. Monday March 17 Past President Parley of the American Legion Auxiliary hosts covered dish dinner at Mrs Nora Patrick home. Tuesday March 18 Order of Eastern Star Kensington meets 1 15 p m at Masonic Temple. Wednesday March 19 Woman's Society of Christian Service Circle meets at Lodgepole Methodist with Mrs Roy Grimes.

Legions Legion Hall Legion Auxiliary Paul Smith Nora Wolfe Arthur Disney American Legion Episcopal Parish Hall Trailblazers Antique Car Club Don Hyde Lodgepolee Parley American Legion Auxiliary Nora Patrick Order of Eastern Star Kensington Masonic Temple Woman’s Society of Christian Service Lodgepole Methodist Roy Grimes

Census Update From Memorial Hospital March 13

As of March 13 there were 62 patients and two babies in Memorial Hospital. ADMITTED: Sidney Mrs Leonard Steffens Susan Kuehn Richard Bartling Dion Chaon Vern Bauer Mrs Marvin Hixon Lee Hoatley and Mrs Bill Cox. Peetz Mrs Clinton Gade Sunol Phil Schumacher. DISMISSED: Sidney Douglas Hart Ernest Augustine Wendy Davis Susan Kuehn Mrs Doug Moench and daughter Mrs Don Kahl Arno Thomas Donna Krueger Caroline Phelps. Dix Mrs Bob Gustafson. BIRTHS: A six pound six ounce girl to Mr and Mrs Leonard Steffens. An eight pound three ounce boy to Mr and Mrs Bil Cox.

Memorial Hospital Sidney Leonard Steffens Susan Kuehn Richard Bartling Dion Chaon Vern Bauer Marvin Hixon Lee Hoatley Bill Cox Peetz Clinton Gade Sunol Phil Schumacher Douglas Hart Ernest Augustine Wendy Davis Doug Moench Don Kahl Arno Thomas

Look Who's Here Look Who's Here Tonya Kay Moench

Announcing the birth of Tonya Kay Moench a six pound one half ounce girl born Thursday March 6 at 8 20 am in Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Doug Moench of 1816 14th Her grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jim Dickes of Sidney and Mr and Mrs John Moench of Sulfur Springs Tex Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Dickes of Sidney Mr and Mrs Floyd Worth of Dalton and Herman Moench of Joplin Mo.

Tonya Kay Moench Doug Moench Tonya Kay Memorial Hospital Jim Dickes Sidney John Moench Sulfur Springs Tex Frank Dickes Floyd Worth Dalton Herman Moench Joplin

Sidney Youth Council on Channel 3 at Sterling Colo

On Channel 3 the Sidney Youth Council appeared Tuesday afternoon in Sterling Colorado. Jeanette Jones president and Kathy Grant joined a panel on youth and the Chamber of Commerce with Ed Cole Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce manager as special guest.

Sidney Channel 3 Sterling Colo Jeanette Jones Kathy Grant Ed Cole Cheyenne County

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