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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1965
Page
12
A tally of local residents visiting relatives across the west, from Bakersfield to Denver, with returning servicemen, school news, and upcoming plans. The column notes Mrs. H C Q Nelson at Chadron events, eye surgery for Mary Uptegrove, and Wayne Gerdes' acceptance to Concordia Teacher's College.
Cathy Brown daughter of Wallace and Mrs. Brown owners of the Silver Dollar in Sidney was named one of four girls to be elected queen of the Spring Festival at Geneva High School Nebraska. The 17 year old senior will attend Kearney College in September after finishing at Geneva and plans to major in English and Speech. She will spend the summer with her Sidney parents arriving May 30 and is noted for district speech and drama awards and two years as a cheerleader.
Mrs. Clara N Leo pold of the University of Nebraska Extension urges travelers to prepare a car clean-up kit. Pack a sponge or cloth with detergent water in a bottle and refill at any gas stop. This prep keeps you ready for spill or messes during travel.
The Telegraph notes Sidney Jaycee gun safety and marksmanship program sponsors air rifles. An omission credited Jack and Jill Market for sponsoring one air rifle as part of the public service project.
Tuesday May 25 event by American Legion Auxiliary at Jaycee Legion Hall 6 30 p m features a covered dish dinner honoring girl staters and mothers including Gold Star mothers.
The 30-30 Club held a Saturday dinner dance at Kidney Country Club with a baseball season theme. Invitations resembled tickets and door prizes went to Gerald Matzke. guests entered through a red and blue booth past a turnstile. Activities included a mock baseball game won by Mrs. Dean Wilson, and tables themed after major league teams. Men wore baseball caps naming players like Mickey Mantle, with dance programs as brown mitts. Committee members dressed as popcorn vendors served snacks while the Ron Reidler’s Rythmettes provided music. Hosts were Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd O Halloran and other couples.
Royal Neighbors met May 20 at the IOOF Hall in Sidney with ten members present. A committee was appointed to decorate graves for Memorial Day. The district convention will be in Chappell on June 10. Attendees asked to call 254-5656 or 254-9166 by June 3. Hosts were Mrs Patsy Borchert and Mrs Carl Christ Sr and the group dined at Banks Parkview Drive-in.
Four-H clubs report May gatherings with multiple demonstrations and skill items. Lucky Lassies met May 8 at Sandra Countryman home with six members. officers elected. Golden Gals met May 6 at 4-H building with demonstrations on golden dressing and tossed salad. next meet May 20 at Nila Leypoldt home. We Willing Workers met May 15 at East Ward School. patterns pinned, darts taught, dues and a new treasurer noted. Judy Weimer led a scam demonstration and Cathy Benzel coordinated refreshments.
At Memorial Hospital the 8 am Monday census shows 40 patients and five babies in nursery. Admissions include Sidney Planck Jill Bennett Herbert Littleton David Miller and others. Discharges listed by surname include Judy Sparks and many others. Births reported include three newborns to Wagoner Wiegand and Kuehn. One death recorded: Mrs. Ray Abbott.
IweLcCOME Mrs. Milton Nissen welcomed three families to the Sidney community as of May 21. Donald Farmer and family arrived from Greeley Colorado and live at Porter's Trailer Court. he works for Miner and Miner Engineers. Richard Burke and family moved from Alliance Nebraska to 4020 Elm. he is a Sioux Army Depot fireman. Evert Graham and family, from York Nebraska, reside at 4020 Elm. he is custodian at Central School. The families include a daughter, two daughters, and a son among them.
The Suzettes Extension Club held its annual guest day at Mrs. 8S. C. Jensen's home with nine members present. Guests included Mrs. John Engel and others. Prizes were awarded for traveling, high and low guest and member scores. Mrs. Gerler and Mrs. Susan Hahler reported on the April rest home visit. The next meeting, a no host picnic in Legion Park, is set for June 16.
The twenty third annual Cornhusker Girls State banquet and reunion will be held Tuesday June 15 at the University of Nebraska Lincoln with 6 30 p m dinner. Previous years alumnae invited and reservations handled by Mrs Dennis N Malone Box 4038 Bethany Station Lincoln 68505. The twenty fourth Girls State runs June 12 18 on campus with 325 juniors forming eight towns two counties two parties and active government roles.
Sterling Colorado edition reports the 1965 North eastern Junior College commencement honoring 194 graduates at 8:00 p.m. in Sterling Memorial Auditorium, with 175 candidates for Associate in Arts, 4 for Associate in Applied Science, 15 for nursing. baccalaureate services on Sunday, May 23, and area graduates listed. Also notes Kearney State College student Jerry Stuckert heads Men's League, Midland College student Jerry Flora receives a German study grant, Clover Leaf Drovers meeting highlights, and Royal Maids meeting updates.
The Merry Mixers 4-H club met at Diane Dykman’s home on Friday May 14 1965 to pledge, sing, discuss goals and meeting dates, plan judging day participation, and practice judging using cookbooks with the group next meeting at sewing leader Mrs Don Greenfield’s home.
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