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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1956

Page

6

Local residents celebrate weddings and births in Sidney

Around the Town reports Mr and Mrs Albert Kreinlin celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary with all their children present. Carol Sparks graduates from Central College Denver and seeks work in California. Arthur and Ilona Marcoux visit Sidney then plan Omaha and Arlington trips. Sidney attendees at a Lions Club contest in Big Springs include Rudy Munderloh and several Ziegler and Kreinbring families. Personnel from Ohio Oil are moved to Riverton Wyoming for drilling. Former Chadron State College students give major addresses at baccalaureate and commencement. Various local visits, family gatherings, and travel plans are noted across Sidney and nearby communities.

Albert Kreinlin William Dohnal Clyde Riehart Barbara Potter George Buss Anna Lodgepole Albert Rehmer Lorene Della Mae Gurley Ervin Kreinbring Sidney Carol J. Sparks Ruben Langmacher Central College Denver California Arthur Marcoux Los Angeles Calif Lewis Million Ilona Million Omaha Arlington Neb Lions Club Big Springs Rudy Munderloh Clifford Wolf R. Ho Ray K. Nelson Roger Max Adams Marilyn Talcott Delmar Adams Leland Willis Sterling Adam's Bud Schadegg Adolph Schadegg Kimball C. W. Siders Siders Josephine Krets A. V. Knox Richard Schuetz Longmont Ruby Krets Lincoln William Chaloupka Scottsbluff Dewey Crees M. C. Ayle Peetz Leonard Jung Dix Ohio Oil Company Riy No. 6 Riverton Wyo Roy A. Troxel Casper Chadron State College Victor Baltes Evelyn Jobman Harvey Vizina Donald Vizina Lynette M. L. Greenlee W. L. Moore Victor Fehringer Sacred Heart Convent Louisville Don Howard Cheyenne Uptogrove Sun

Past Noble Grands Held Friday Luncheon

The Past Noble Grands club met at IOOF hall basement for a noon luncheon. Fourteen members and 15 guests attended, with a floral centerpiece and candlelight. Mrs. Frank Klentz and Mrs. Lawrence Osborn received carnations, a Mother's Day talk by Mrs. Paul Randall followed, then Dubs bridge prizes to three members. Next meeting planned for June 8 hosted by Mrs. Ed Lipke and Mrs. George Burr.

Noble Grands Club IOOF Frank Boyle Rex Olson Paul Randall Lawrence Osborn Amy Bales Hilbert Borcher Leland Mann W. W Schulz Nate Christner

Coloradoan Wins TM Regional Speech Test

Dorothy Hildebrand of Fort Collins Colorado won the Regional Speech Contest of International Toastmistress Clubs Inc at the fifth annual Rocky Mountain Region conference in Denver May 12 13 held at the Cosmopolitan Hotel Other contestants included Desmond Donoho Santa Fe NM Lois Du Vall Pueblo CO Dorothy French El Paso Texas and Fanchon Lyons Scottsbluff Delegates attended from all clubs of Council 6 with Sidney Toastmistress represented by Mrs Charles Ham

Dorothy Hildebrand Fort Collins Colo International Toastmistress Clubs, Inc Denver Cosmopolitan Hotel Rocky Mountain Region Desmond Donoho Santa Fe N. M Lois DuVall Pueblo Dorothy French el Paso Tex Fanchon Lyons Scottsbluff Council 6 Sidney Charles Ham

Lutheran Altar Guild Holds Friday Meeting

Mrs Esther Swanson hosted the Lutheran Altar Guild meeting at her home with co host Mrs Alvin Bauer. Rev Henry Monnich led the lesson titled Church Arts. Guests included Mrs Tom Miller Mrs Alvin Kahl and Mrs Frank Morey. Next meeting set for June 8 at Mrs E Troutmans home.

Esther Swanson Altar Guild Alvin Bauer Henry Monnich Tom Miller Alvin Kahl Frank Morey E. Troutman

Pinochle Party for Bill Fredericksen

A surprise birthday gathering was held Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Jim Schimka for Bill Fredericksen. Guests included Mrs Bill Fredericksen Wayne Elsen D B Phelps A B Rapp M M McVicker and their families. Prizes went to M McVicker and Mrs McVicker for high, Wayne Elsen and Mrs Fredericksen for low, with Mrs McVicker taking the traveling prize.

Jim Schimka Bill Fredericksen Wayne Elsen D. B. Phelps A. B. Rapp M. M. McVicker High M. McVicker McVicker Low Fredericksen

Open House Honors Harry Witters At Robert Irwin Home

Nearly 60 friends called at the Robert Irwin home yesterday afternoon for an open house honoring Mrs. Irwin's parents, Mr and Mrs Harry Witters of Kent Washington. The serving table used a linen damask cloth from Ja cob Whistler's 100th birthday dinner and featured a large Mother's Day cake. Judy Irwin and Donna Meyer led serving duties with a Japanese tea set, assisted by Mrs Lee Meyer. Out of town guests included Lester Theis and family of Lodgepole, William Brown and Harold Brown and families of Harrisburg.

Robert Irwin Lester Theis Lodgepole William Brown Harold Brown Harrisburg

Long Pine High School Alumni Banquet Honors Harold Keith

The 62nd annual Alumni Banquet at Long Pine Nebraska High School honored toastmaster Harold Keith of Sidney as it marked his 50th graduation anniversary. The 1956 class had strong representation with six members present among 36 classes represented. Lewis E. Smith of Lincoln, 65 years since graduation, was the oldest guest. Mrs. Keith attended the event.

Long Pine, Neb. High School Harold Keith Sidney Keith Lewis E. Smith Lincoln Richard R. Smith Long Pine Smith Masonic Lodge Roger Jorgensen Mable Jorgensen Aksarben Curtis Agricultural College Roger Sidney High School Cheyenne County

Indian Dancers Win District Lions Talent Show

The Sioux Ordnance Depot Indian Dancers won first place in the Junior Division at the International Lions Clubs District 38N talent contest in Big Springs held yesterday. Ten entrants competed per division. the group advances to the state convention in Beatrice on May 27.

Sioux Ordnance Depot International Lions Clubs Big Springs Carl Ziegler Memorial Hall Jerry Wolf Sidney Diane Hinrichs Rene Hoyt Lions Club Beatrice

Betty Ann Primus Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party

Betty Ann Primus daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Primus marked her fifth birthday with a party at home Saturday afternoon Traditional cake and ice cream were served Guests included Steve Ronald Barry Lowell Lienemann Marcella Overton Mary Lou and Douglas Hare Rodney and Clyde Aurich Linda Billeter and Joyce and Beverly Thomas Assisting were Mrs Roy Thomas Mrs Frances Overton Mrs Gene Liene mann and Mrs Ronald Lienemann.

Betty Ann Primus Stanley Primus Steve Ronald Barry Lowell Lienemann Marcella Overton Mary Lou Douglas Hare Rodney Clyde Aurich Linda Billeter Joyce Beverly Thomas Betty Ann Roy Thomas Frances Overton Gene Lienemann Ronald Lienemann

Elks Lodge Social Events Successful

The Sidney Elks Lodge held two weekend social events a successful inaugural ball with music by Bill Ackerman and Ray Young and a large Mother's Day program. J. L. Thorpe led the tribute to mothers from a script by Past Exalted Ruler McCormick of Modesto California with Jo Neely at piano and Ed Short as vocalist. Mrs Kernan won oldest mother and Mrs Charles Lafler of Sidney was named youngest mother for the second straight year.

Sidney Elks Lodge Bill Ackerman Sidney Ray Young Scottsbluff J. L. Thorpe McCormick Modesto Calif Jo Neely Ed Short Mrs. Kernan Charles Lafler

Legion And Auxiliary To Hold County Meet In Dalton

A Cheyenne County meeting of American Legion and Auxiliary members will be held in Dalton on May 23 with a 6 30 buffet supper. Members wishing to attend should call Mrs le Baron Goodwin at 3638 by Wednesday May 16.

Cheyenne County American Legion and Auxiliary Dalton leBaron Goodwin

Farewell Party for Gilligs and DePriests Held

Mr and Mrs Fred Gillig and Mr and Mrs Don DePriest were guests of honor last Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Burgchardt with about thirty guests bidding the honorees farewell. Hosts included Mr and Mrs Fritz Nagel and Mr and Mrs Jack Myers.

Fred Gillig Don DePriest Carl Burgchardt Burgchardts Fritz Nagel Jack Myers

Dinner Committee Set For Altar Society Dinner

Committee for the Altar Society dinner to be held Thursday evening at 5 p.m. in the Youth Center. Mrs. Clarence Hare chairs, with Mmes William George Joe Egging Leo Egging John Egging Ted Egging Gerhard Egging Jr. Hubert Lubash Ernest Schadegg Joe McDevitt Henry Koester James Henderson James Skrdlant Leslie Kerr Dean Hecker Joe Vogt Arlie Zalesky and Albert Valeu.

Altar Society Clarence Hare Mmes William George Joe Egging Leo Egging John Egging Ted Egging Gerhard Egging Jr Hubert Lubash Ernest Schadegg Joe McDevitt Henry Koester James Henderson James Skrdlant Leslie Kerr Dean Hecker Joe Vogt Arlie Zalesky Albert Valeu

Card Club Activities Highlight Afternoon Gatherings

Contract Club hosted by Mrs E L Uptegrove with one guest Mrs Anna Elliott featured a luncheon at the Country Club and an afternoon at the Uptegrove home where honors went to Mrs A D Greenlee and Mrs Guy V Doran. Bid-As-A-Like Bridge Club saw Mrs Herbert Edwards host with Mrs Lee Mitchell taking high and others noted. May 23 set for Mrs Mitchell’s next gathering. The Happy Dozen Canasta Club met at Mrs Les Hand Jr’s home with prizes for high Avin Davis, second Melvin Hiett, and Rex Olson low. May 24 hosts noted for Ken Noteboom.

Contract Club E. L. Uptegrove Anna Elliott Country Club Uptegrove A. D. Greenlee Guy V. Doran Elliott Herbert Edwards Claren Mann Charles V. Innes Lee Mitchell H. Courtright Dave Neubauer Mitchell Happy Dozen Canasta Club Les Hand, Jr Avin Davis Melvin Hiett Rex Olson Ken Noteboom

Pinochle Club Hosts Gathering and Prize Winners

Mrs Evelyn Jobman hosted a Friday pinochle session with guest Mrs Jarl Ramm. Prizes went to high score winner Mrs Si Behm, second high Mrs E R Jimmerson, and low score Mrs Everett Graff. May 25 is set for the next club host, Mrs Lawrence Brachtenbach.

Evelyn Jobman Jarl Ramm Si Behm E R Jimmerson Everett Graff Lawrence’ Brachtenbach

Miss McCarthy Farewell Party Friday

A farewell party honoring Patricia McCarthy moving to White Sands New Mexico was held Friday at the Joe Farrell home in SOD. Patricia and Joyce Girard won games and prizes. An engraved ankle bracelet was given to the honoree. Attendees included Alice Phillips Lois Fristrom Thomas Padilla Linda Crouse Judy Wolverton Ervin Farrell Duane Farmer David Rankin and Joyce Girard.

Patricia McCarthy White Sands N. M Joe Farrell Sod Patricia Joyce Girard Alice Phillips Lois Fristrom Thomas Padilla Linda Crouse Judy Wolverton Ervin Farrell Duane Farmer David Rankin

Brownie Troop Plans Mothers Tea at Olinger Home

Brownie troop met Thursday at Mrs Vernon Andersons home to conduct business and plan a Mothers Tea for next Thursday at Mrs J D Olingers residence. Sondra Knackstedt served refreshments. Terry Gass reported.

Vernon Anderson J. D. Olinger Sondra Knackstedt

Girls State Reunion Planned in Lincoln

The 4th annual Cornhusker Girls' State reunion will be June 16 at the Student Union Lincoln. Alumnae from prior sessions are invited along with the 1956 attendees. Banquet at 6 p.m. reservations due by June 1 contact Nancy Copeland 540 North 16th Street Lincoln 1954 Stater and reunion director.

Cornhusker Lincoln Nebraska American Legion Auxilary Nebraska Nancy Copeland North 16Th St

Extension Clubs Hold Meeting At Kettler Home

Mrs Harold Kettler hosted the NPB Extension Club gathering Friday afternoon with one guest, Mrs Floyd Miller. Co-hostess was Mrs Clarence Dorman. President Kettler led the business session. Outdoor Cookery lesson given in the yard by Mrs Walter Johnson and Mrs Louis Miller with hostesses assisting. Next meeting set for Sept 18 hosted by Mrs Ed Lipke and Mrs Hilda Scholl. Mrs James Edwards to lead the program.

NPB Extension Club Harold Kettler Floyd Miller Clarence Dorman Kettler Walter Johnson Louis Miller Ed Lipke Hilda Scholl James Edwards

Rural Youth Night and local club meetings announced

Family Night of Cheyenne County Rural Youth is tonight at the City Auditorium at 6 30 p m with a pancake feed Admission 23 cents per person The Ladies Golf Association organizes at Sidney Country Club Wednesday 7 30 p m with dessert luncheon Suzette Club meets Wednesday 2 p m at the Shelter House hosted by Mrs Mae Burke

Cheyenne County City Auditorium Ladies’ Golf Association Sidney Country Club Suzettes Club Shelter House Mae Burke

Also Mentioned on This Page

Robert Jack McCann Gerald Mick Lester Clark Dolly Stevens J. W. Billeter Elder Hines Barbara Spearow Paul Spearow Nebraska Wesleyan Latham Mortenson University of Nebraska Mortenson National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Lawrence Fahy George Fahy Edward Robirds Leo Farrell Broken Bow Farrell Wilbur Clemmons Mankato Kan M. H. Parks Chardron Ruth Don Barnes Jill John Copley O. E. Copley Henry Holtman Elmer Holtman St. Luke’s Hospital Holtman Gilbert Holtman Betty Wyckoff Cecil Wyckoff Donna Meyer Ed Meyer Beta Tau Delta Zeta Sorority Nebraska Wesleyan University William F. Kummer Shattuck School Faribault, Minn James H. Kucera Ruthann Meyer Kirs Ernest Meyer Marvin Rector Perry Rector Azusa Miss Meyer Kearney State Teachers College Lutheran Altar Guild Harry Witters Lions Elks Lodge Gilligs de Priests Miss McCarthy Terry Gass Hardwick STE Hardwick Harpwick King America Wey
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