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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1958

Page

16

Honor student Harold Geu among CSU top winter quarter students

Harold Lee Geu of Sidney is an honor student at Colorado State University Fort Collins with a straight A average for winter quarter announced by the registrar He is the son of Emma Geu of Sidney and majors in Agricultural Business Bill Nissen visits Sidney family before heading to Fort Belvoir Virginia to enter US Army engineering school as second lieutenant He will visit his sister Betty a freshman at Nebraska Wesleyan University en route to his posting in the Engineer Corps

Harold Lee’ Geu Sidney Colorado State University Fort Collins CSU Geu Emma Geu Bill Nissen Milton Nissen Intermountain U.S. Bureau of Mines Salt Lake City South Dakota School of Mines Rapid City Ft Belvier US. Army Engineering School Engineer Corps Betty Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln Floyd Brown Rockford Bill Floyd Sidney High School School of Mines Charles Couch Portland Ore Joe Dodds Janie Mildréd Ridgdon Hengl Fitdak Hengl Sterling Charles Semerad Gurley Salemi Neb Ron Ken McMillen School of Agriculture University of Nebraska Delta Upsilon Lloyd Castner Kay Whitney Salem Omaha Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Doh Born C. B Innes, Jr William Tripplett Charles Christiansen Rose Davison York, Neb Richard Davison Edgar, Neb

Peets Seniors To Graduate May 22

Peetz high school will graduate 13 seniors on May 22 at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. Eight seniors have studied together since first grade. Names include Lynn Raddatz Mary Alice Lindt Viola Fehringer Robert Nelson Richard Nelson Daryl Dallege Clem Fehringer Arthur Johnson Pete Fogale Gordon Hill Donald Koester Gary Wells Willis Wylie. Donald McNaughton of Sterling will be guest speaker. Don McGill is principal. Baccalaureate is May 18 at 8 p.m. Rev. Glenn McPherson will deliver. Class night May 20 will award scholarships and sportsmanship. Rustyn Chandler is visiting from U S S H J Thomas and will return to San Diego May 26.

Peetz High School Lynn Raddatz Mary Alice Lindt Viola Fehringer Robert Richard Nelson Daryl Dallege Clem Fehringer Arthur Johnson Pete Fogale Gordon Hill Donald Koester Gary Wells Willis Wylie Donald McNaughton Sterling Don McGill Glenn McPherson E.U.B Church

Missionary Society In Meeting Wednesday

Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Alvin Hedges home. Ten members and one guest, Mrs G W Burnette of Merna Neb, attended. Mrs Hedges led business with singing and prayer. A sewing supplies request was made for South African missions. Mrs C W Baker gave a study on Nazarene Churches in Japan from The Pendulum Swings by W A Eckel. Devotions by Mrs Grace Graves. Family Night set for June 12 meeting. Support Your Local Merchants.

Ralph Wilson Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society Alvin Hedges G. W. Burnette Merna Neb Hedges C W. Baker Nazarene Japan W. A. Eckel Grace Graves

Presbyterian Women's Association Study And Business Sessions

The Presbyterian Women’s Association held study and business sessions at Circle meetings in members’ homes with the theme The Word The World We Live In. Announcements included a June church basement breakfast, and June 5 meetings were planned with various circle hostesses and lessons.

Presbyterian Women's Association Womens Association of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church Miriam Circle M C. Sherrerd

Eastern Star Meets Wednesday Night

Providence Chapter 108, Order of Eastern Star, held a stated meeting in the Masonic Temple with Mrs Rex Olsen presiding as worth matron in Mrs Weldon Stewart’s absence. A memorial service was conducted and a social hour followed with spring flowers and tea service.

Providence Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Rex Olsen Weldon Stewart Stewart Frank Longan Lincoln Pershing Auditorium Robert Hiett Jack Weimer Claude, Wuthier John Schou Lloyd Talich James Edwards Lenhart Sc A. FE. Whitmire Schobert Floyd Harrington Charles Grisby

Teachers Are Guests At Tuesday Dinner

Six East Ward school teachers attended a dinner at the Clif Thurston home Tuesday evening. Deborah and John Thurston, with their mother, hosted with spring decorations and a basket of painted daisies. Movies of school activities were shown after dinner and the guests socialized. Present were Miss Mary Runge, Miss Opal Brown, Miss Myra Masters, Mrs Blanche Baker, Mrs. John Brotherson, Mrs. P. J. Lenzen, Mr. and Mrs. Thurston and son Mark.

East Ward Clif Thurston Deborah John Thurston Mary Runge Opal Brown Myra Masters Blanche Baker John Brotherson P. J. Lenzen

Past Noble Grands Meeting Held Friday

Mrs. Ray Tremain led the business session last Friday afternoon as Golden od Past Noble Grands Club met in the basement of the LOOF Hall. Devotions were by Mrs Lee Gain. 14 members attended and played canasta. Winning honors went to Mrs Ed Lipska, Mrs Avin Davis, and Mrs Gain. hosts were Mrs Lipke, Mrs Charles Jame son, and Mrs Melvin Hiett. The next meeting is planned for June 13 in the basement of the LOOF Hall with hostesses Mrs Rex Olsen, Mrs Frank Klentz, and Mrs Gain.

Ray Tremain Golden Noble Grands Club Rex Olsen Frank Klentz Gain

Tri County Realtors Dinner Meeting Hosts Joint Session

Seven members of the Scottsbluff Realtors Board attended a Wednesday dinner at the Wagon Wheel in Kimball. Gene Binning of Kimball and Leo Winterer of Scottsbluff, board presidents, led the business session and plans were made for the next joint meeting in Scottsbluff in August.

Tri-County Scottsbluff

Rebekah Kensington Meets On Wednesday

Rebekah Kensington met Wednesday afternoon in the 0.C. Hall with 15 members present. During a brief business session led by Mrs Oren Cox, a $5 donation to the cancer fund was approved. The gathering continued with canasta. honors went to Mrs Belle Mann high, Mrs Rex Olsen second high, and Mrs William Gunderson sow. Hostesses were Mrs Alvin Davis, Mrs E M Gates, and Mrs Gene Morris. Next meeting set for May 28 in the 100F Hall.

Rebekah Kensington 0.C Oren Cox Cancer Fund Canasta Belle Mann Rex Olsen William Gunderson Alvin Davis E M Gates Gene Morris

Engagement Announcement for Donna Karle and Melvin Messersmith

Announcement of the engagement of Miss Donna Rae Karle to Melvin D. Messersmith of Potter. Karle is a graduate of Gering High School and works for the Credit Bureau of Scottsbluff. Messersmith, a Gering High School and Milford Trade School alumnus, works for Horrock Brothers Radio and Television Service of Potter. A fall wedding is planned.

Donna Rae Karle Melvin D. Messersmith Potter Henry Karle Gering Messersmith al Messersmith Gering High School Miss Karle The Credit Bureau of Scottsbluff Milford Trade School Horrock Brothers Radio and Television Service

Morris Jessen Hosts House Warming in Lodgepole

Mr and Mrs Morris Jessen were guests of honor at a house warming in their new Lodgepole home on 056 1éth Ave Saturday evening. Cheyenne County residents for nearly 40 years, they moved from a farm north of town after owning the Berry Sr home. Entertainment included dancing and accordion music by Mr Jessen and Danny. Guests extended gifts and refreshments followed.

Morris Jessen Cheyenne County Jessen Lodgepole Wesley Berry Danny Giles Ersin Riegger Ed Luckens Gurley John Prester Mark Henderson Ordveale Gerald Grdville Gerald Bothe Frank Frauendorfer John Brotherson Richard Brauer Cecil Hume Ton Gesell

91st Birthday Observed By Mrs Agnes Henzl In Sidney

Mrs Agnes F Henzl observed her 91st birthday at the home of her youngest son James E Skrdlant and family in Sidney Nebraska. Neighbors and a newspaper photographer celebrated with corsage gifts and a decorated cake. Born in 1886 in Prague she married Charles Skrdlant and immigrated to the United States. Her husband died in 1911 and she later remarried Anton Henzl. She has seven children, 28 grandchildren, and 46 great-grandchildren, with four children still living in Nebraska and Kansas. She remains active, though she no longer makes rag rugs and quips she does not want to spoil the newspaper.

Claire Belle Koester Sidney Loretto Heights College Denver Colo Alfred Koester Urban JJ. Wéhr Frederick Henry Bolland Ireland United Nations Miss Koester Sodality Delora Choir Home Economics Club Home Economica Club Agnes F. Henzl James E. Skrdlant U. S Henzl Prague Czechoslovakia Charles Skrdlant United States Creston Iowa Nebraska Bladen Mr Skrdlant Burlington Railroad James Anton Henzl Lodgepole Mrs. Henzl Adolph “Triska Charles Norton Kan Joseph Emma Emil Stanley Henzi Agnes Henzl

Meetings and events listed for Cheyenne and surrounding groups

Meetings tonight include Cheyenne Encampment and Ladies Auxiliary No 19 at ILOOF Hall from 11:30 to 1:30. A Girl Scout hike for all troops meets at Legion Park with lunch, drinks provided, games after. Sunday events include American Legion Auxiliary Gold Star Tea at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel banquet room from 2 to 4 with a light lunch. public diluter at St Patrick's Youth Center. Admission adults $1, 50 cents for high school ages. District 1 meeting in Scottsbluff with Crusaders of First Methodist, Mariners Club of Light Memorial Presbyterian, 49-ers of First Christian. Monday events include Rural Youth Pancake Feed at city auditorium 6 pm with 50 cent tickets, square dancing after. ALA past Presidents Parley buffet at Mrs L. C Barstow’s home with Secret Pal exchange. Chapters FR and BO of PEO and Toastmasters Club also listed.

Fort Sidney Motor Hotel Ham St Patrick's St. Patrick’s Scottsbluff Crusaders First Methodist Church Mariners Club of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church First Christian Church City Auditorium ALA Pa&t L. C Barstow PEO

State Park Group to Meet at Ft Robinson

The Mid-West State Park Association holds its 11th annual meeting at Fort Robinson State Park Facility in Crawford. From May 18 to 20, with registration at 4 pm, members will hear reports, discuss park sanitation and fees, and focus on agencies and the legislature, plus historical buildings. Member states include Arkansas Colorado Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma South Dakota Wisconsin Wyoming.

Crawford Mid-West State Park Association Fort Robinson Here Jack D Strain Nebraska Game Commission Strain Arkansas Colorado Ilinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma South Dakton Wisconsin Wyoming

Mrs Benner Heads Gamma Tau Chapter

Mrs Robert Benner was elected president Thursday evening May 8 as Gamma Tau chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority met at the home of Mrs Willard Meyer Mrs Doyle Butts presided. Other officers elected were Mrs Meyer vice president Elmer Weber recording secretary R H Wester treasurer and Mrs Butts educational director Léo Zwick and Mrs Glenn Reed Werte guests for the evening A lesson on outdoor cookery was given by Mrs Meyer with each member sharing a cooking tip The next meeting will be a dinner followed by the pledge ceremony jewel ceremony and installation of new officers Begin 6 30 pm at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel.

Robert Benner Gamma Tau Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Willard Meyer Doyle. Butts Meyer Elmer Weber R. H Wester Butts Léo Zwick Glenn Reed Werte

Silver Belles and Beaux Dance at Post Home

Silver Belles and Beaux met Wednesday evening in the VFW Post Home with hosts Mr and Mrs Swatham Lenz and Mr and Mrs John Johnson. Six squares danced and Virgil Knackstedt called the evening. The next meeting is slated for May 28 at the post home.

Silver Belles and Beaux VFW Post Home Mis .Swatham Lenz John Johnson Virgil Knacksted Post Home

Women's Retreat Set At Alliance In June

The St. Clare Fraternity Third Order of St. Francis plans the fifth annual laywomen retreat June 6 to 8 at St. Joseph's Hospital Alliance Nebraska. Rev. Robert Krystosek will conduct the retreat open to all women. Accommodations at Marycrest Aspirant School for those who wish. Contact Miss Mary C Langer, St. Joseph's Hospital, Alliance Nebraska.

St. Clare Third Order of St. Francis St. Joseph's Hospital Alliance Neb Robert Krystosek Marycrest Mary C Langer St. Joseph’s Hospital

Valley View Extension Club Meets for May Session

Valley View Extension Club members gathered at Mrs Harold Westman’s home on May 6 for a brief business meeting. They planned a June 3 picnic led by Mrs Wayne Davis and Mrs Tim Murray and heard a lesson on Dental Health by Mrs Doyle Butts and Mrs William Palmer. Stateliners welcomed Wadean Niblock as a new member at the May 14 meeting hosted by Mrs Allen Brauer, with seven members present and a lesson on Developing Charm and Poise. The group will pause until fall, resuming Sept 10 at Mrs Ivan Cook’s home.

Valley View Valley View Extension Club Harold Westman Westman Wayne Davis Tim Murray Doyle Butts William Palmer Stateliners Wadean Niblock Stateliners Extension Club Allen Brauer Raymond Tilghman Brauer Ivan Cook

Happy Homemakers 4-H Club Meets in May

The May 10 meeting of the Happy Homemakers 4-H Club, led by President Diane Tobin, discussed the Mother's Tea set for June 21 at the Tobin home. New members Lynn Robinson and Paula Sprinkle joined. plans include group talent for the tea and ongoing work on skirts and blouses. Judy Maddox, reporter.

Happy Homemakers 4-H Club Diane Tobin Gordon Tobin Lynn Robinson Paula Sprinkle Judy Maddox

Card Clubs Elks Ladies Card Party at Elks Lodge

Friday evening Elks Lodge hosted Elks Ladies Card party with Mrs Jayindrid IKehi and Mrs Dyer Metchum as hostesses. Winners were Mrs Matt Treinen high, Mrs G Beckman second, Mrs JB Ruttner third. Borcher and Henrie tta Borcher to host May 23 meeting. CC B Club guests attended from Mrs S Rabb’s home. winners were Mrs J Gilliland, Mrs Ross Barker, Mrs E J Foy. No meetings until fall.

Elks Ladies Elks Elks Lodge Jayindrid’ Ikehi Dyer Metchum Matt Treinen G. Beckman JB Ruttner Treinen Henrietta Borcher Cc. B. Club Lawrence Wamsley F J DeVier Don Albers Cc. B Club S. C. Rabb J. R. Gilliland Ross Barker E. J Foy

Mrs Leon Karnik Hosts Afternoon at Home

J A Q Mrs Leon Karnik acted as hostess in her residence on a Wednesday afternoon, welcoming guests and overseeing light refreshments in a social gathering.

J.A.Q Leon Karnik

JA Q Club Holds Afternoon Ecards Honors Listed

Members of JA Q Club spent the afternoon playing ecards. Honors went to Mrs Ya Pon Himes who earned high. Mrs Deward Jelinek was second high and Mrs Robert McRea tow. Mrs McRea will host the May 28 meeting.

JA Q. Club Ya Pon Himes Deward Jelinek Robert McRea McRea

Dismissals and Admitted Names in Sidney Court

The court records show admitted individuals including Mrs LaVern Kosta Mrs Lawrence Brachtenbach Barbara Filbeck Eddie Muro Brenda Adams Marcella Lessman Lodgepole A C Peterson Garrett Scharrel and Mrs Margin Garrison. Dismissed are Katherine Stark Virgil Atkins and others led by Mrs Clifford Dress and sour Ote Smith.

Sidney LaVern Kosta Lawrence Brachtenbach Barbara Filbeck Eddie Muro Brenda Adams Marcella Lessman Lodgepole C Peterson Garrett Scharrel Margin Garrison Sidney Katherine Stark Virgil Atkins Clifford Dress Sour Ote Smith James Harris M O Baker Dale Norman Roy Boba Potts Dee Ann Hart Bessie Blain Wayne Larson Charles Carlson Chappell Fred Johnson Peetz Colo Harvey Marsh

Sunshine Girls 4-H Club Holds Candlelight Service

Robert Louis Schuetz Jr. born May 14 at Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds 3% ounces. Parents are Mr and Mrs R L Schuetz with siblings Lynn Marie and Beth Ann. grandparents include Mr and Mrs Phillip Schuetz and Mr and Mrs Robert Wilmoth. 4-H club members participated in a candlelight service conducted by Rev C Thompson with piano solos by Evelyn Hardesty and Connie Albro. Vice president led the pledge. guests included Cheyenne County agent Bonnie Lindauy. A buffet lunch followed.

Robert Louis Schuetz Jr R. L. Schuetz Robert Louis,, Jr Memorial Hospital Lynn Marie Beth Ann Phillip Schuetz Bridgeport Robert Wilmoth Alliance Sunshiné Girls Sunshine Girls Connie Albrose Iach Rev C. Thompson Evelyn Hardesty Mary Connie Albro Bonnie

Gutzon Borglum Era Sculptor of Mount Rushmore

Gutzon Borglum, prominent American sculptor of the Mount Rushmore Memorial in South Dakota, lived from 1867 to 1941, shaping a monumental landmark through decades of work and controversy.

Beach Scene Swimsuits Stir Male Onlookers

Dorothy Roe reports from Associated Press on the beach scene highlighting new summer bathing suits. Describes stylish dressmaker details, cuffed frills, and two main swimwear varieties wool knit and stretch woven fabrics. Notes nylon yarn and quick drying properties shaping the season’s fashion focus for women and the male gaze.

Dorothy Roe Associated Press Nin Ntw

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Peets Rustyn Chandler Young U.ss H J Thomas W. Chandler San Diego Calif Elizabeth Circle A J Jorgenson E T.C. Jones Mrs. Jones Claude Wuthier Rachael Sylvia Reese Ball Giles Miss Reese Joe Lyle Ruth Circle G. V Doran Murrey Fuller Kenneth Noteboom Mark Hotard Warren Cunningham Mary Mact Ernest Serger Mary-Martha Elmer Haines J. Fred Thompson Mrsol Pattison Fort Sidneford Elmer Hartmann Esther Circle Mabli Nielsen Marie Nichelson National Mission Harold Rupp Robert Andreivs Rupp Gerald Dow M_ GG Sherrerd Jurié Arlen Castey Frank Mattoon Lyle Gish Tri-County Realtors Miss Donia Rac Karle Cheyenne Ladies Auxiliary Iloof Hall Sidney_inity Legion Park Ft. Robinson Mrs. Benner Gamma Tau Flere Auryt Fantzen Hieianca
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