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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1963

Page

9

Potter High to Graduate Seventeen Seniors in 1963 Ceremony

Seventeen Potter High School seniors will graduate at 8 p.m. Tuesday May 14 in the school auditorium with Dr. Lauren Schwisow Scottsbluff Junior College president delivering the address. Co salutatorians are Sandra Schremer Marlene Wheeler and David Reetz. Ruth Kay Lee is valedictorian with Mason Nelson presenting diplomas.

Ruth Kay Lee Potter High School A. J Mason Sandra Schreiner Marlene Wheeler David Reetz Potter Benjamin Warrenburg Lauren Schwisow Scottsbluff Junior College Sandra Schremer Supt A. J. Mason Allan Nelson Board of Education Jee Chaon Kay Lynn Erickson Lana Halley Richard Harr Sharon Haworth David Hutchison Rodney Juelfs Larry Langley Nayomia Larson Nora Madden Rick Nelson Barbara Riehart Donald Sommers Reetz Miss Halley Miss Lee Juelfs Miss Haworth Lupt Mrs. Mason

Hinn New President of Methodist Men

George Hinn was elected president of the Methodist Men at Wigst Methodist Church during the May 1 meeting presided by outgoing president Tom Coffey. Armour Beese and Douglas Howarth join as officers with Vernon Goranson as secretary. Circle Five Wo mans Society served the 6 30 p.m. dinner. Coffey praised cooperation and a successful year as the Men pause until September.

George Hinn Wigst

Wesleyan Guild Installs New Officers At Dinner

New Wesleyan Service Guild officers were installed Monday night at Mrs. Dave Ells home. Ellen Peterson becomes president with Laura Fish as vice president Laura Rudd secretary Pearl Nelson treasurer Carrie Jensen assisted by Florence Linton. A farewell gift was given to Jensen who will leave Sidney for Beatrice.

Wesleyan Service Guild Dave Ells Ellen Peterson Laura Fish Laura Rudd Pearl Nelson Carrie Jensen Florence Linton Miss Nelson Miss Jensen Sidney Beatrice

Mrs Alexander Leads WSCS Officer Session

Mrs Alexander of Potter northwest district president conducted an officer training session for local WSCS leaders at the First Methodist Church Thursday morning. Mrs Henke led devotions to about 20 attendees and officers were briefed on duties and cycle correlations with the general organization.

J. F. Alexander Potter Northwest District WSCS First Methodist Church Wilbur Henke Alexander J. W. Vaughn

U P Oldtimers Club Plans May Banquet at VFW Home

The Union Pacific Oldtimers Club 29 and Auxiliary will hold their May Banquet at 6 30 p m Saturday May 18 at the VFW Post Home. Members are urged to note the date change from the regular second Saturday covered dish dinner.

Union Pacific Oldtimers Club Auxiliary VFW Thimble Club Cheyenne

O E S Honors 30 Year Members Wednesday Night

Providence Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held a regular meeting in the Masonic Temple honoring two 50 year members. Mrs Kenneth Agnew of Wheatridge and Ralph Farquhar of Sterling received pins and certificates from the Grand Chapter. Memorial services were conducted for four deceased members, and 55 members plus one guest attended.

Order of Eastern Star Providence Masonic Temple Kenneth Agnew Wheatridge Colo Ralph Farquhar Sterling A. D. Greenlee Charles Grigsby Lenhart Schobert Ida Ahrens Frances Knox Jola Singer John Billeter Vicky Lindsey Culbertson, Mont Jack Easterbey Roy Wells Eastern Star Lenhart Schubert Greenlee Schobert Grigsby Agnew Farquhar Telegraph

Dix High School Graduation Set for May 14

Nin e students in the Dix High School senior class will receive diplomas at the May 14 commencement at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. Dr Edwin Nelson of Chadron State College delivers the address. Baccalaureate is Sunday at 3 p.m. Rev Kugler of the Dix Presbyterian Church speaks. Top scholastic students are Barbara Belgum and Deanna Scheele.

Dix Dix High School Edwin Nelson Chadron State College Kugler Dix Presbyterian Church

Terri Kitt Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party

Terri Anne Kitt was guest of honor at a Sunday May 5 party for her seventh birthday. Guests from her school class visited Terri at home, then went to a movie. Cake ice cream and gifts followed at Terri's home.

Terri Anne Kitt Terri Barbara Dress Kathy Dress Olivia Giron Kerry Tighe Mary Ann Rosales Peggy Heaton Nan Vizina Darcy Kruse Denise Sterling Betty Jo Trujillo Karen Schmitt Lisa Behrendsen

Last Rites Held For Mrs A S Ayle 79

Funeral services were held Thursday for Kate Millard Ayle 79 of Sidney and Peetz. She died Monday at Memorial Hospital after six weeks of hospitalization. Rev. Raymond Scott officiated at Evangelical United Brethren Church Peetz with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

A. S. Ayle Memorial Hospital Sidney and Peetz Raymond Scott Evangelical United Brethren Church Peetz Greenwood Cemetery Gehrig and Son Funeral Home C. C. Maag R. W. Meyer C. W. Siders Dean Gillham Ray C. Hawkins Allen Nelson Walter Stewart Delbert Hawkins Anton Nelson Joseph Fehringer L. H. Ross T. A. Norton Kate Millard Plymouth County Iowa Andrew Hannah Taylor Millard Bridgeport Alvin S. Ayle Sidney Ayle E. U. B. Church W. W Ladies Auxiliary

Sidney High School and community events May calendar

The document lists a May schedule of Sidney community events including a Mother’s Day concert in Mexico City, school band performances at the Junior and Senior High, and various meetings and club activities. Notable entries feature Gov. Frank Morrison as guest, plus Rotary, Kiwanis, Toastmasters, BPOE, Alpha Nu Beta Sigma Phi, and other group meetings across May 13 to May 18.

W. P. Ackerman Gleaners Missionary Group Grace Baptist Rotary Club Kiwanis Club Business & Professional Women's Club Kings Daughters O. Does Alpha Nu Beta Sigma Phi Cheyenne County Odd Fellows Memorial Hospital Sidney Garden Club Gurley A. L. A. Weyerts Lutheran Church Women Holy Trinity F.W Lions Club Job's Daughters Bethel Rebekah Lodge St. Martha’s Guild Christ Episcopal Miriam-Esther Circle Lutheran Church Christian Womens Fellowship First Christian Church WSCS First Methodist Women’s Association Light Memorial Presbyterian Royal Neighbors of America

Miss Montero Guest At Depot Ladies Club Luncheon

Miss Isabel Montero, Sidney High AFS student, spoke at Sioux Army Depot Ladies Club luncheon held in the Officers Club with about 30 present. Guests included Mrs. R. C. Biggs, Mrs. Gerald Herron, Mrs. Douglas Buchanan, and Mrs. Gene Curtis.

Isabel Montero Sidney High Afs Sioux Army Depot Ladies Club Donald Widman Officers Club R. C. Biggs Montero Gerald Herron Sidney Douglas Buchanan Gene Curtis Kimball F. J. Hoag Arthur Murphy Costa Rica John Johnson Widman Charles Mitchell Ladies Club U.S. Army

Admitted and Dismissed Lists and Newborn AL Reker Earnhart

The record lists admitted and dismissed individuals by locale Sidney Peetz Boulder Sond as well as Chappell Gurley and Potter. It notes a May 8 newborn birth, a boy to Victor Reker and a girl to Roy Earnhart.

Sidney William Koehn John Hajek Anton Masa Bud Fister Gay Ellemeier Diane Maliszewski James Waggerby Jr Andrew Oskvarek Duane DePue William O’brien Virgil Shuck William Nieman Date Schoonover Peetz Joe Robirds Boulder Charles Nelson Sond Kenneth Sweat Kris Kahl Paul Wilson Raymond Cervantes Kenneth Thompson Virginia Allen Ann Fister Louisa Laaker Theron Shelton Joseph Kubes Gertrude Hajek Bruce Juelfs Jr Gurley George Rockhill Chappell Robert Woolman Victor Reker Roy Earnhart

Look Who's Here Look Who's Here

Notices of several newborns in Memorial Hospital include Steven Michael Hurley born May 6 at 9:54 am to Steven Michael Hurley and wife in Potter. weight five pounds one ounce. Dori Suzanne Thomas born May 7 at 12:10 am to Darold and Esther Thomas. weight nine pounds one and one quarter ounces. Lisa Irene Thompson born May 7 at 10:52 pm to Kenneth and wife. weight three pounds five and a half ounces.

Steven Michael Hurley Mike Hurley Potter Steven Michael Memorial Hospital Tammera Lynn Lucinda Marie Helga Homdrom Hal Homdrom Williston N. D Pat Hurey Buford Alfred J Dahl Dori Suzanne Thomas Darold Thomas Deri Suzanne Esther Puffer Sidney Engels B. Puffer Harold Thomas Mary Jurgens Lisa Irene Thompson Kenneth Thompson Lisa Irene Pricely Karen Jeffrey Anton Kim Wade

SHS Band Promises Mexico City Trip Fundraiser

Sunday’s event in Cheyenne County features the SHS band presenting a Mexico City concert with Gov. Frank Morrison as honored guest. The freewill offering collected by Junior High Concert band members will support the trip treasury, following Mother’s Day dinners in the community.

Cheyenne County SHS Mexico City Frank Morrison

Tafolla Family Welcomes Son At Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Miguel Tafolla of Sioux Army Depot welcome son Miguel Miller Tafolla born Tuesday May 7 at Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds eight ounces. Siblings Marie four and Janet Sue two. Grandparents Harvey Miller of Sutherland and A L Tafolla of Sidney. Great grandparents Mabel Pierce of Ogallala and Minnie Miller of Omaha.

Miguel Miller Tafolla Miguel Tafolla Sioux Army Depot Miguel Miller Memorial Hospital Marie Janet Sue Harvey Miller Sutherland A L Tafolla Sidney Mabel Pierce Ogallala Minnie Miller Omaha

Mrs Olinger Leads Low Score in 1963 Ladies Golf Day

Mrs Fred George and Mrs Ross Barker hosted the first 1963 Ladies Golf Day at Sidney Country Club with fourteen members present. Mrs John Elwell Jr chaired a brief meeting as committees were announced. Prize winners included Mrs Olinger for low score, Mrs Jorgenson for average score, and Mrs Gene Lienemann for high putts. Hostesses for the 12 30 p m luncheon on May 15 were Mrs Olinger and Mrs Warren Mettlen.

Fred George Ross Barker Sidney Country Club John Elwell Jr Don Jorgenson O. J. Weymouth D. J. Olinger Carl Christ Jr Olinger Jorgenson Gene Lienemann Warren Mettlen

Northeastern Junior College Choir Performs at Empire Conference

Back To College Madine Assullingy of Sidney is among thirty-two NJC Choir members taking part in the Empire Conference Choral Festival at Grand Junction May 5 6 7 The annual event offers clinic experience for junior college choirs from Colorado Nebraska and Wyoming and ends with a massed concert Mrs Hawking has been active in NJC music as soloist song leader and NJC quartet member and was elected to Phi Theta Kappa the national junior college scholarly honor fraternity.

Madine Assulingy Sidney Northeastern Grand Junction Colorado Nebraska Wyoming Hawking NJC Phi Theta Kappa

Officers Installed and Scholarship Awarded by PTA Council

The P. T. A. City Council met at North Ward School Wednesday evening with Mrs. Milton Nissen presiding. She presented a $50 council scholarship to Miss LaNita Studnicka, Sidney High School senior. New officers installed: Paul Johnson president, Mrs. Nissen vice president, Ruth Gudgel secretary, Donald Birchmier treasurer. Darrell Hunt headed the scholarship committee selecting the 1963 winner.

LaNita Studnicka P. T. A. City Council North Ward Milton Nissen Sidney High School Paul Johnson South Ward Nissen Central Ruth Gudgel Donald Birchmier Darrell Hunt East Ward

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Sanda Schreiner Marlene Wieeler Potter High Hinn Wesleyan Guild Mrs. Alexander U.P. Oldtimers Club Robert Hiett Dallas Richards Barbara Belgum Deanna Scheele Miss Belgum Miss Scheel Linda Wurdeman Vonda Roggassch Dan Juarez James Vavra Thomas McGowan Linda Gunderson Jimmy Wilkie Terri Kitt Janine Bevan Stephanie Schmitt Ivkay Mexico Gov Frank’ Morrison Junior High Kenneth Rye Lola Thompson Mayesville Okla Harm Frerichs Bulah Thompson Jay Poole J. C. Mauer Dalton William David Rush Jr William Rush Wiliam David Jr Michael Ricky Gigi Coe Scottsbluff Shirley Bergstrom Sidney Beauty Academy Illinois Darlin Alvin Tenth Avenue PTA Council Tsou Pangburn Winter Drug CO Yourffexal Pharmacy the Gift Shop Jewelers
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