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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1960

Page

5

Around The Town: Franch Knox to celebrate 92nd birthday

Frances Knox of 63 years in Soney will celebrate her 92nd birthday on Monday March 21 in good health. Residents visit the Hardy Apartments as students from Colorado State College in Greeley travel between quarters. Several local residents and guests are listed with movements and upcoming events in Sidney and surrounding areas.

Frances Knox Mrs. Knox Hardy Joyce’ Burr Kay Pe Julianne Westfall Colorado State Coliee

Rebekah Lodge Plans District Meet at Gering

Rebekah Lodge details for the district meeting set for June 6 at Gering with Sidney lodge in charge of flag presentation. Mrs Leslie Sabin presided at the Wednesday meeting with one guest Mrs Faye Bean of Gothenburg. April 6 meetings start summer hours. degree practice April 12. accordion duets by Karen Greene and Daryl Johnson featured.

Leslie Sabin Noble Grand Rebekah Lodge Faye ‘Bean Gothenburg Mrrs Lawrence Osborn Gering Dix Sabib Karen Greene Daryl Johnson Kenneth Bagby

Presbyterian Ladies Hold Lenten Meeting at Light Memorial

Twenty eight women of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church attended a Lenten coffee and devotional at the home of Mrs. A. J. Jorgenson with co-hostess Mrs. J. R. Miller. Mrs. J. W Johnson led the devotional and Rev. Carl L Nelson lectured on The Cross from The Meaning of Christ.

Light Memorial Presbyterian Church A. J. Jorgenson J. R. Miller J. W Johnson Carl L Nelson Christ Robert Clyde Johnson B. H. Grimm Clarence Casiner

Potter High School graduate to wed in July

Engaged couple Laura Lynn Randall of Potter and Jerry Dolan of Sidney announce plans for a July wedding. Laura will graduate from Potter High School in May. Jerry Dolan, a Sidney High School graduate, two years Army veteran, now employed by Tiger Drilling Company.

George Randall Potter Laura Lynn Jerry Dolan Tom Dolan Sidney Miss Randall Potter High School Sidney High School Tiger Drilling Company

Community Club Calendar March Events and Meetings

A sequence of events runs from Friday March 15 to Wednesday March 23. Listings include Cheyenne Encampment 19 and Auxiliary at 8 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Girl Scout Fun Night, a rummage sale, church basement activities by St Mary’s Altar Society in Dalton, Trinity Lutheran Intermediate and Senior teasues, PEO chapters, Rotary and Toastmasters gatherings, Sidney Educator's Club, AL A Past Presidents Parley, Civitan and American Legion Auxiliary events, Catholic Daughters birthday party, Rebekah Kensington, Kiwanis, Mrs Jaycees, Silver Belles and Beaux square dancing.

Cheyenne City Auditorium Hriday St Mary’s Altar Society Circle 4 Dalton Trinity Lutheran Teasues Monrday Rotary Club Sidney A.L.A Civitan Club American Legion Auxiliary Legion Catholic Daughters of America Rebekah Kensington Kiwanis Club Jaycees Silver Belles and Beaux Square Dance Club

PTA Meetings Highlight Elections And Varied Programs

Four public grade schools hosted PTA evenings with films, panel discussions, hobby shows, talent acts and choruses. Officers were elected for each ward with installations planned for April 20 and the state convention set for Sidney April 21-22. 135 members attended North Ward with Rev James D Greene elected president and a talent show featured by second grade teacher Nancy Anderson.

Parent - Teacher Association PTA Sidney North Ward James D Greene Robert Knudsen W. Statler Gale Doggett Ellsworth Ferguson Anna Marie Longmore Nancy Anderson Gordon Richards Robert Castner Dallas Richards

Weekend and Weekday School Activities Planned

Friday events include a 7 30 pm 3rd quarter end and a junior high party with 20 cent admission and a 7 30 pm Girl Scout night. Saturday features a Seventeen Club dance, National Honor Society events, and a high school play dress rehearsal. Sunshine notes cover announcements on lockers, booster tickets, and March trips to Chadron.

House of Representatives City Auditorium Seventeen Club Lveryone National Honor Society Cantrell Chadron State Teacher's College Office of Maroon News

Cub Scouts Den 6 Pack 50 Meet at Loren Swanson Home

Cub Scouts Den 6 Pack 50 gathered Thursday after school at Loren Swanson's home. They made hospital tray favors and presented a gift to their Den Mother Mrs Tom Meyer who is moving to Casper. One new member Michael Helm attended and Jerry Nolan brought treats. The March 24 meeting will also be at the Swansea home. A Business Mail Foundation note cites direct mail volume rising from 530 million to 20 billion dollars over ten years.

Loren Swanson Tom Meyer Casper Michael Helm Jerry Nolan Swansea Business Mal Foundation Joe Fehringer Leo Fehringer Victor Fehringer Melvin Nelson Sterling Jack Mackey Elmer Davis Bob Davis Dean DuBois Lyle Davis Forrest Carpenter Nampa Idaho Legion Auxiliary Bill Roslie Bernard Royle Richard McAllester Daryl Dallegge Stephanie Herbie Dawn Hawkins Maurice Nelson Bob Hawkins E. M Nelson Loretta Fehringer Donald Fehringer Virginia Lauderback Sidney Hubert Jake Elenz James Gilmartin Frank Fehringer Levi van Valkenburg Ray Wood Denver Hap Williams Rod Williams Bob Williams Stevie Raymond Wood Bob Gillham Bob Levie Laura Jensen Brush Colo Elizabeth Joe Wieser St. Benedict's Hospital Elmer Mrs. Carpenter Orley Beahm Soil Board del Hawkins Merle Gillham Clyde Ward Harmon Fairchild Carl Betz Bobbie Davie Davis Larry Sidney Memorial Hospital Francis Roelle LaVern Williams Chicago Herman Dallegge Grace Bules Colorado Scout den 3 John Miller Keith Speery

Extension Club meeting notes and plans in local society pages

Suzettes Extension Club met March 16 at Mrs Herman Mewes home with eleven members present and guest Martha Stephens home agent. Discussion covered county fair booth and a debate on a woman governor in Nebraska. Health Insurance was taught by Helen Spearer. Golden Hour Extension Club met March 3 with nine members. spring menus shared and canned fruit donated for the family box. Calico Girls Extension Club met March 16. St Patrick's Day favors for hospital trays and Heart Insurance discussed. next meeting will feature Decorative Finished for Clothing.

Suzettes Suzettes Extension Club Herman Mewes Susan Hahler Martha Stephens Joe Gerler John Ledzard Nebraska Helenn Spearer Sidney Insurance Hurst Pittam Paul Aude Golden Hour Extension Club Loren Fraser Leonard Benzel Harold Glant den Ayres Lavern Duane Werren Glanz Calico Girls Cau O Girls Extension Club Stan Pearson Wilbur Glassburn Jack Kutz Pearson

Garnet Birth Stone for January Births

The garnet is the birth stone associated with people born in January. It symbolizes enduring friendship and good health.

Australia considered an island yet a continent

The text notes Australia is sometimes regarded as an island while asserting it is a continent with a mainland area of 2,948,366 square miles. It contrasts common classification with geographic fact.

Australia Continents

Women's Association Circle Meetings Schedule Activities

The Women's Association of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church held circle meetings yesterday at members' homes. Circles noted lessons from The Hymn Book of the Ages and planned future hostess duties and studies. A fund was started for Mrs Henry Darnsteadt, hospitalized in Denver, with donations requested through Miss Sylvia Reese.

Women's Association of Light Memorial

Three Projects Planned At Does Meeting For Fund Raising

At the Monday Does meeting led by Mrs Raymond Kent thirty members heard three fund raising projects. A public card party is set for Sunday March 27 at 8 p.m. in the Elks Lodge room with admission one dollar including refreshments and prizes. A bazaar will be held April 30 at city auditorium with booths and a smorgasbord dinner May 22 banquet for the Lions Club, all to finance travel to the National Grand Lodge convention in Hollywood Florida. A letter from Mrs Joy Knackstedt who moved to Phoenix was read.

BPO Does Raymond Kent Elks Lodge Grace Vernon William Ruhter Charles McRae Lester Hiett Bernie Fuhrer Wayne Adams Earl Evans Kent Sethaler City Auditorium Lion's Club National Grand Lodge Hollywood Fla Joy Knackstedt Phoenix

Notable Admitted and Historical Anecdotes Across Regions

The list records admitted individuals by location Sidney Peetz and Dalton with names including Mrs Hugh Perkins Mrs Robert Van Cleave Emma Michael and Alfons Schumacher among others. It also cites historical figures and figures such as Napoleon and a plebiscite with 3,752,329 in favor and 2,569 opposed, plus a note about 1957 U S hot dog consumption at nine billion pounds.

Sidney Hugh Perkins Robert van Cleave John Schiefbauer Louis Schnell Emma Michael Gerald van Nater Helen Spraggins Dale Erlewine Hebert Hruska Kenneth Cameen Potter Barton Kngut Chappell Dan How Sidne Ronald Lienemann Harry Tucker Tom Howerter Ken Krienbring Potter Gene Willoughby Darlene Gerler Archie McMillan Peetz Alfons Schumacher Lloyd Crouse Lodgepole Frances Lee Dalton Charles Mayer Napoleon France

Mrs Dean Hunter Elected Vice President at Legion Auxiliary District 3

Legion Auxiliary District 3 dinner and convention were held in Sterling with many in attendance. Mrs Dean Hunter was elected vice president as officers were elected in the afternoon. Morning program featured Mr W B Swenson, acting commissioner of education, who spoke on education. Reports from all units were read and Mrs Fehringe attended the reorganizational meeting of Sterling school districts.

Central School Central School Pta Mirs James Edwards Ralph Spencer Richard Smith Gerald Kyde Carl Christer Hammond McNish W. Robinson Marie Nicholson RL Townsend District 3 The Legion Sterling Dean Hunter Roger Adams George Fehringer Walter Schumacher Bachelaer John Hartway Lunice Faith Peetz District 3 Legion Auxiliary W B Swenson George Fehringe

Birth of Mark Trenton Hunter at Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Earl Hunter announce the birth of their son Mark Trenton born at 615 am on Wednesday March 16 at Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds eight ounces Brothers are Robert thirteen Steven nine and Ronald seven Grandparents are Walter Stewart of Sidney and Mr and Mrs Robert Hunter of Columbus Ohio

Mark Trenton Hunter Earl Hunter Mark Trenton Memorial Hospital Robert Steven Ronald Walter Stewart Sidney Robert Hunter Columbus Ohio

Bailey Girl Born in Memorial Hospital in Pine Bluffs

Vivian Alene Bailey, daughter of Mr and Mrs Elden Bailey of Pine Bluffs, born at 8 4 pm on Wednesday March 16 at Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds 84 ounces. Sister Sylvia is one year old. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J T Wazzadee Madrid Ned and Mrs Gladys Helmer of Denver.

Vivian Alene Bailey Vivian Alene Elden Bailey Pine Bluffs Memoril Hospital Sylvia J. T Wazzadee Madrid Ned Gladys Helmer Denver

Birth Announcement for Christine Ann Chafin

Christine Ann Chafin is welcomed by parents Mr and Mrs Richard Chafin born at Memorial Hospital on Tuesday March 15 weighing seven pounds one and a half ounces. Siblings Jean seven Jane six and Daniel four. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Kealy Sidney and Mr and Mrs Loy Chafin Gainesville Tex. Great grandparent Geerge T Kealy Sidney.

Christine Ann Chafin Richard Chafin Christine Ann Memorial Hospital Jean Jane Daniel Lawrence Kealy Sidney Loy Chafin Gainesville Tex Geerge T Kealy

Fehringer Family and Community Events Noted

Weekly notices recount visits and gatherings across Sterling including Fehringer households hosting relatives and friends. A car accident involving Mrs Melvin Nelson caused about 450 dollars in damage with no injuries. Legion Auxiliary plans a March 22 meeting and layette donations due by April 1.

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Neal Tank Sidney Farmer Alliance Hospital Charles Pope Sidily Community TV Cérerunties Television Dealers ‘and Service McN Leon Fine Sidney Bender Leonard Fine Famaly S. E. Torgeson Kimball Ft. Sidney Motor Hotel International Harvester Co Skelly Oil Co Solaigen 3 Omaha Henry Hoehne Ron Barker John Hajek Wenatchee Wash Tom Davis California Seattle Henry Brachtenbach San Fernando Calif Majek San Diego Hajek Benny Hajek Tucson Davises L B Anderson Jana Gay McCook George Coleman Mr. Anderson Elmer Holtman Aner O Holtman Larence Kripal Harriett Kidney Western Nebraska General Hospital Int ‘Scottabluff Ray Graff Harvey Heizer Vesta Dodds W. D. Harte Richard Dotts Roy “Murphy Mercy General Hospital Deniver Alliance Carol Clark Dianne ‘Carley Sharon Crouse Kristin Cayé Lynn Nels Carolyn Atkins Judy Ziegler Silke Hermann Ed Bowman Phil Ham Bob Samson Don Wade Danny Stovall Susan Cook Karen Simoons Harlan Pals Don Ayers Duane Warren Ruth A. Davis J.g) Ayers Far East Ticonderoga Chadron State Teachers College Jim Cantrell Burdette Holliday Billie Jean Blanke Bob Hamby Dick Nolan Dick Bales David Kewer Larry Willard Gale Nelson Cheryl Hill Sylvia Warren Susan Devier Jean Olinger Jane Kinney Susie Pattison Lonnie Duling Lee SE Lodgepole Girl Scouts Lodgepole Troop 81 Allen Lindley Shirley Fraass Don Franss Sheryl Sergent Sam Sergent Sonja Coleman Dau Ghter Virgil Coleman Beverly Hobson Jesse Hobson Cantal Misegadis Ed Misegadis Roxie Bondegard Lloyd Bondegard Lloyd's Presbyterian Laura Lynn Randall South Ward Henry Schnell P.T.A Robert Hassle Kenneth Mayer Ted Oliverius Frank Mattoon Lumir Musil Joyce Mitchell W L Griffiths Max Helm East Ward Bill Peterson Paul Sprinkle Darryl Hunt Keith Spiker Lloyd Johnson Roy Bove Roy Bone Hunt Prinspal Joplin Peterson Leo Bolin Myra Masters Lenhart Schobert Carl Nelson Stanley Pearson Harold Wesman Cub Scouts Golden Hour Mel Foster Women's Association Pochel Mmemoers A J Jorgenson J Ro Miler Clareme Con Mies Harvey Talheim Ray Cruise Miriam Circle Don Porter R C Cunningham William Lyddon H R Moweomery Goce Nol Crowell TC Jones Elizabet Ancel Lewis Develirs Lawrence Wamsley Cunninphin Mary-Mertha Circle Vimer Hartmann Elmer Haines Presid BH Grimm C M Larsen Larsen Does U. S Peetz News Mrs. Hunter Officer of Legion Aux Flere B.P.W Hawaii Sidney Chapter Cecil Holoway Marie Nichelson Irma Grosshans Vernon Schwartz Alma Truax Scolisbluff Laura Fish Laura Rudd Mabel Nielsen Georgia Menin J. W. Johnson Edna Scriber Leore Westfall Elizabeth Schwasnick Leona Gemeinhardt Winn the National Foundation
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