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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1956

Page

4

Around The Town Social Notes From The Week

Mr and Mrs Sid Sherfey spent the weekend in Oshkosh visiting Mrs Sherfeys mother Mrs Morton Fiesterman and Mr Fies teran. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Green and Chausen at Seousdurf were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Merle Spearow. Mr and Mrs Robert Helzer of Chappell were Sunday dinner guests at the Spearow home. Mrs Katie Helzer and Harry visited in Scottsbluff on Sunday with Mr and Mrs Louis Helzer and family and with Mrs Helzer s mother Mrs George Devies. Guests of Mr and Mrs Bryce Wilson today and tomorrow are Miss Mary Gueck of Denver and Mrs Ben Gueck of Haxton. Mrs and Mr Lawrence Schilz had Sunday dinner guests Mrs John Kurz Roberta Alberta and Larry and Mr and Mrs Carl Kurz and family. Mr and Mrs John Lessig and daughter LaVonne and Mrs Frank Hornicek spent yesterday fishing at Lake McConaughy. Mrs E H Claycomb and Mr and Mrs Lou Hagemeister will leave tomorrow for Omaha. Mrs Hagemeister will enter St Josephs hospital for medical treatment and Mrs Claycomb will visit her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Elliott G Boesen.

Sid Sherfey Oshkosh LaVonne Frank Hornicek Lake McConaughy E. H. Claycomb Lou Hagemeister Omaha Hagemeister St. Joseph's Hospital Claycomb Elliott G. Boesen

Engagement of Myrna Marie Fastenau to Richard Taedter announced

Engaged Mr and Mrs Herbert Fastenau of Dalton announce the engagement of their daughter Myrna Marie to Richard W Taedter son of Mr and Mrs H G Taedter of Hebron. Miss Fastenau is a 1956 Gurley High School graduate. He is a Hebron High School 1953 graduate and a Denver Rio Grande Railroad depot agent. No wedding date set.

Herbert Fastenau Dalton Myrna Marie Richard W. Taedter H. G. Taedter Hebron Miss Fastenau Gurley High School Hebron High School Tachter Denver-Rio Grande Railroad

Leacock Ransom engagement announced for Lincoln wedding

Mr and Mrs J H Leacock Lincoln announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Frances to Robert C Ransom Kimball son of Mr and Mrs H R Ranson Ordway Colo A vocal music instructor and University of Nebraska graduate Frances Ransom Yale engineer degrees Schlum berger Oil Well Surveying Corp Kimball wedding set for Bethany Christian Church Lincoln at 7 30 p m June 16.

J. H. Leacock Lincoln Frances Robert C. Ransom Kimball H. R. Ranson Ordway Colo Miss Leacock University of Nebraska Ransom Yale University Schlumberger Oil Well Surveying Corp Bethany Christian Church

Ars Poetica Set June State Convention in Grand Island

The Nebraska Ars Poetica Association will hold its state convention June 3 at Grand Island Hotel Yancey. Registration starts 9 a.m. with meetings through the day and luncheon at 12 30. President Mrs Vivian Orden Reeves of Omaha leads the event, with officers Mrs Ruth Dirgo and Mrs Ellen Netson. Poets eligible for membership urged to attend.

Nebraska Ars Poetica Association Grand Island Yancey Vivian Orden Reeves Omaha Ruth Dirgo Ellen Netson Alliance

Bayne Weds Wieser In Dalton Church Nuptials

Miss Beverly Bayne daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Bayne of Dalton wed David Wieser son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Wieser of Peetz at St Marys Church Dalton with Rev Cletus Semper officiating. They honeymooned in the southwest and now reside on a farm west of Peetz.

Beverly Bayne Leonard Bayne Dalton David Wieser Joseph Wieser Peetz St. Mary’s Church Cletus Semper

Music Students Stage Third Spring Recital at Youth Center

Mrs. Helen Spencer presented a third spring recital at St Patrick's Youth Center Auditorium. The program featured piano solos by Linda Downing Sylvia Hecker Karen Hruska Marlene Goranson LaVonne Lessig Marlene Fell Judy White Steve Durbin Michael Vaughn Carolyn Sue Pope Cynthis Benzel Elizabeth Runnels Danny Zwickl Terry Sethaler Barton Terman Sally Voran Dick Durbin Donna Meyer Karen Snell Jill Carhill Mark Anderson Donald Johnson Helen Ann Jorgenson Kay Heath played accordion. John Hettrick sang a vocal solo with Charlotte Ann Donwart accompanying. Mary Jo Schadegg Jody Krueger performed a vocal duet and Danny and June Zwickl did a novelty dance.

Helen Spencer St. Patrick’s Youth Center Linda Downing Sylvia Hecker Karen Hruska Marlene Goranson LaVonne Lessig Marlene Fell Judy White Steve Durbin Michael Vaughn Carolyn Sue Pope Cynthis Benzel Elizabeth Runnels Danny Zwickl Terry Sethaler Barton Terman Sally Voran Dick Durbin

Six Royal Neighbors Award 25-Year Pins

Royal Neighbors met in the IOOF hall for a 25-year pin presentation ceremony. Six members received 25-year pins including Arlan Luxa, Mrs Paustion, Mrs Downs, Mrs Schulz, and Mrs Scheurman. Art Luxa also honored but absent. Plans set for a June 4 convention in Lodgepole with Sidney Camp in charge of the memorial. Refreshment committee named Loretta Fehringer, James Loaris, Carl Christ Sr., and W. W. Schulz.

Royal Neighbors IOOF Robert Call Oracle Weatherby Julesburg Rudy Paustion Omaha Frank Gadd Tarkio Arlan Luxa Lodgepole Paustion I. B. Downs W. W. Schulz

CDA Holds Mother Daughter Breakfast

The Catholic Daughters of America held a mother daughter breakfast at the St. Patrick's Youth Center yesterday. About 80 mothers and daughters were served by the Knights of Columbus. Special guests included Miss Betty Anne Ringleman and her mother Mrs. Joe Ringleman. Grace was given by Mrs. C. B. Dorwart and Mrs. M. C. Janda introduced the members who introduced their guests. Ringleman sang two solos I Believe and Mother Marianne accompanied by Agnes Helfrich. The event featured a spring theme with lilac and tulip centerpieces.

Catholic Daughters of America St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus Betty Anne Ringleman Sidney Days Joe Ringleman Grace C. B. Dorwart M. C. Janda Mahree Agnes Helfrich

New Members Voted To Seventeen Club

A Seventeen Club meeting was held Wednesday night at Treva Crawford’s home with President Margaret Olson presiding. New members elected include Carolyn McGirr Karen Jobman Betty Nissen Joann Baker Nancy Voran and Bonnie Brown. Refreshments followed.

Seventeen Club Treva Crawford Margaret Olson Carolyn McGirr Karen Jobman Betty Nissen Joann Baker Nancy Voran Bonnie Brown

Typewriter Paper and Legal Size Supplies

A brief notice describes typewriter carbon paper and legal size paper, mentioning Red Writing mood brand and the supplier At The Velegrapi.

Bonds Celebrate Golden Anniversary at Lodgepole Farm

The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs Roy O. Bond of Lodgepole was marked with a family gathering at their farm home attended by all four sons, 14 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. A church service was preached by Nye Bond. The event featured a three tier cake, decorated by yellow roses, and a reception hosted by relatives in Lodgepole and surrounding towns. Out of town guests included Nye Bond Cozad Denver Los Angeles Denver Lincoln and Laramie among others.

Roy O. Bond Lodgepole Irene Thompson Nye Bond Cozad Edith Schroeder Los Angeles Calif Bond Jack Loevell Denver Jerry Fauss Virginia Bond Laramie Betty Bond Wayne Bond Nye Bond Cozad Leonard Bond Harold Bond Sidney Dale Hylton Kent Bond Lincoln

Miss Heeg Honored By Bridal Shower

Miss Mary Heeg was guest of honor at a bridal shower held Friday evening in the St. Patrick's Youth Center. Hostesses were Mrs LaVerne Thomas, Mrs Robert Fraass, Mrs Ed Disney and Miss Sharon Brown. Prizes went to Mrs John Fehringer as the oldest bride and Mrs John Huff as the next newest bride.

Mary Heeg St. Patrick's Youth Center LaVerne Thomas Robert Fraass Ed Disney Sharon Brown John Fehringer John Huff

Thimble Club Visits Mrs Borcher Hosts

Mrs. Henrietta Borcher hosted a Friday afternoon gathering for nine Thimble Club members at her home. The event was social with refreshments provided by the hostess. The next meeting is planned with Mrs. Hilbert Borcher on June 1.

Henrietta Borcher Thimble Club Hilbert Borcher

Girl Scout Troop 105 Plans Second Class Program

Troop 105 met in Linda Downing's basement on May 16 to write invitations and plan the second class program to be held at North Ward Auditorium. Dorothy Bane served snacks and Trudy Leach acted as scribe.

Linda Downing North Ward Auditorium Dorothy Bane Trudy Leach

Golden Gate Electric Club Meeting Notes

The Golden Gate Electric Club met on April 28 at Lanny Larsons. Our leader distributed new books. We discussed labels on electric cords. The next meeting will be at Tommy and Jerry Eckert's on May 31. Monte Young, reporter.

Golden Gate Electric Club Lanny Larsons Tommy and Jerry Eckert

Handy Helpers 4-H Meeting at Jurgens Home

The Handy Helpers 4-H group met May 15 at Judy Jurgens home. The president called the meeting to order and the club filled out its year book. Afterward lunch was served by Mrs Louis Jurgens at her home. Lucille Weyerts reported for Telegraph Want Ads.

Handy Helpers Judy Jurgens Louis Jurgens Lucille Weyerts

Stoll Rayl Rites Held At St Patrick’s Church

Miss Janet Stoll and Duane Rayl wed in a double ring ceremony at St Patrick’s Church with Rev Albert Abel officiating. The couple will reside at 1624 Dodge St Sidney after a brief wedding trip. out of town guests joined local family.

St. Patrick’s Church Janet Stoll E. J. Stoll Dent, Minn Duane Rayl R. G. Rayl Albert Abel Longmont JoAnn Hofstad Minneapolis James Rayl Dallas

Newcomers Ladies Pinochle Meet and Public Dance Planned

Newcomers Ladies Pinochle will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in Mrs Murphy Tyson s home. Silver Belles and Beaux sponsor a public dance tomorrow night at 8 in the City Auditorium. Franke Laine of Kansas City Mo will be the caller. The public is invited.

Murphy Tyson Silver Belles and Beaux City Auditorium Franke Laine Kansas City

Ordville Ladies Circle Hosts Housewarming and Music Night

The Ordville Ladies Circle gathered May 8 at Mrs. Ernest Fronning’s Potter home for a housewarming. Nine members and three guests attended with Penny Williams on accordion performing Whispering Hope and Mansion Over the Hill Top. Mrs. Charles Stewart led singing Bless This House as hostess Mrs. Stewart offered hospitality and guests enjoyed games and visiting followed by a lunch.

Ordville Ernest Fronning Potter Penny Williams Whispering Hope Charles Stewart

St Pauls Students To Present Musical The Enchanted Attic

St Pauls Lutheran School students will perform an operetta The Enchanted Attic Thursday evening at the school during a Parent-Teacher League meeting and eighth grade graduation exercises. Cast includes Eileen Kathryn Stueve, Agnes Aurich, Ardis Groppe, Karen Schnell, Wayne Fischer, Lynn Wittrock, Connie Schnell, Paul Dorn, Lila Schubarth, Mary Jo Thomas, Peggy Stueve, Kathy Fischer. Rev Henry Dorn will present the Oberfelder Award to Agnes Aurich. Betty Hewitt is the other eighth grade graduate.

St. Paul's Lutheran School Kenneth Sievers Eileen Kathryn Stueve Jeanette -Agnes Aurich Alice— Ardis Groppe Barbara Karen Schenll Jack Wayne Fischer Alan Lynn Wittrock Miles Connie Schnell Kenneth Paul Dorn

Suzettes Extension Club Met in Shelter House

The Suzettes Extension Club met with twelve members and one guest Mrs L J Darnall in the Shelter House at Legion Park. Mrs Burke hosted. county offices were reported on County Government Day and an Outdoor Cookery demonstration was given by Mrs Carl Schmidt and Mrs Hurst Pittam. Members listed include Mmes Paul Aude Henrietta Borcher John Edwards Charles Fisher Ervin Fischer Joe Gerler Susan Hahler Florence Linton Bert Steele Arnold Sunderman Esther Swanson. Next meeting is a June 18 Legion Park picnic.

Suzettes Extension Club Legion Park L. J. Darnall Burke Carl Schmidt Hurst Pittam Mmes Paul Aude Henrietta Borcher John Edwards Charles Fisher Ervin Fischer Joe Gerler Susan Hahler Florence Linton Bert Steele Arnold Sunderman Esther Swanson

Card Club Hosts and Pinochle Night Highlights

Friday card events featured Warren Cunningham and Mrs Elmer Hartmann winning high prizes in bridge for the Couples Club. Elks Ladies Pinochle at the Elks Club saw Mrs Beryl Drescher top, with Mrs Joe Ruttner second and Mrs Esther Bach elder third. J U G Canasta hostesses included Mrs Herb Rossmeier and guest Mrs Blanche Worrell. honors went to Mrs John Wagner, high, Mrs Ed Buchrer low, and Mrs Quentin McDonald red treys.

Warren Cunningham Bridge Elmer Hartmann Elks Herb Statler Marion Treinen Elks Club Beryl Drescher Joe Ruttner Esther Bachelder Raymond Kent Drescher Card Club Herb Rossmeier J. U G. Canasta Club Blanche Worrell Richland Wash John Wagner Ed Buchrer Quentin McDonald Red Treys

Birth of Shalley Lee Rohrbacker

Mr and Mrs DR Rohrbacker announce the birth of a daughter named Shalley Lee born May 16 at Memorial Hospital at 12 42 am weighing five pounds six ounces Grandparents are Mrs Margaret Shalley Denver Andrew Shalley Coral Gables Fla and Mr and Mrs Fred Rohrbacker Ft Collins.

Rohrbacker Shalley Lee Memorial Hospital Margaret Shalley Denver Andrew Shalley Coral Gables Fla Fred Rohrbacker Ft. Collins

Nickel Dominates Free World Supply

The United States uses about two thirds of the free worlds supply of nickel.

United States Free World

Smile at the Dorchester police desk prompts public mood

A Dorchester police station booking sergeant’s desk displays a large sign reading SMILE to greet the public, reflecting a lighthearted approach to routine police work and community interaction.

Dorchester

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