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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1970
Page
12
A birthday card party for Roswell Robinson marked his 66th with host wife and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shuberg Mr. and Mrs. Harley Ellis Mrs. Mary Nelson and Arthur Ostermeier. High winning cards went to Mrs. Shuberg and Mr. Ostermeier.
The International Order of Job's Daughters Bethel 25 held a Wednesday session honoring three guests including Mrs. Jack McVicker Joyce Foland and Mrs. Henry Reitz. Installation named Kristi Niemann as Honored Queen and next meeting is June 17 at 7 30 p.m. in the Masonic Temple.
The Past President's Parley of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 17 held a covered dish dinner for 18 members at Mrs. Goldie Johnson's home. Following lunch, Mrs. Blanche Hornbeck led the business meeting, revealing secret pals and naming officers for the coming term: Edna Dedrick president Hazel Elwell vice president Minnie Lanks secretary treasurer. The group adjourned for summer with a September 21 gathering planned.
Fifteen members and one guest attended the Kings Daughters dinner at the Ft. Sidney Motor Hotel. A candlelight service welcomed Mrs. Jeff Bush and Mrs. Duane Kahl as new members. Officers for the coming year will be installed at the first fall meeting led by Mrs. J. D. Olinger as president.
Mrs. J. M. Jenkins of Alliance was re elected president of the District 7 Ladies Auxiliary at the WWI event in Scottsbluff. Other officers named include Mary Morrison Hay Springs and Minnie Satchell Bridgeport with installation planned at June department meetings.
Across Montana State University and the University of Nebraska colleges, students receive Phi Kappa Phi initiation L T Egging and honors for aviation secretarial studies. Dean's Honor Roll placement and various awards include Sandra Pierce Smith and Michael Naden top honors, Beth Edwards Alpha Lambda Delta initiate with a 3.6 GPAs and Angel Flight member, plus Rho Chi recognition for Arthur Huff.
The Kimball County bride and Chadron groom wed at 7 p.m. with Rev. Walter Kupp officiating. The ceremony featured nine-branch candelabra and orchid gladioli decorations, a lavender orchid bouquet, and a ruby ring heirloom. Attendants included Sonia Coulter as maid of honor and Judy Deans as bridesmaid. The couple, both with Nebraska roots, resides in Golden Colorado after a five-day Miami Beach wedding trip.
A double 60th wedding anniversary honoring Mr. and Mrs. Charles Campbell of Dix and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Peterson of Fort Collins Colo will be observed with a family noon dinner at Dix High School multipurpose room. About 125 guests expected from Idaho Colorado and Nebraska. Descendants totaling 12 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren for the Campbells and 21 grandchildren and six great grandchildren for the Petersons. No open house planned.
Registration for fall students at Sugar and Spice Nursery is planned Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Presbyterian Education Building. Eligible are three and four year olds, with two age groups attending mornings three days a week. Mrs. Clara McDaniels, a veteran kindergarten teacher, leads the classes.
Bob Kath of Scottsbluff was the special speaker at the Community Action Program meeting at the Senior Citizen's Center. Over 60 patrons attended. After the session the Kitchen Band from Gering performed old and new tunes with George Cromer of Gering singing My Old Nebraska Home and leading a building sing. A second appearance is planned due to some band members’ absence.
As of this morning there were 44 patients and two newborns at Memorial Hospital. Admitted: Sidney Betty Wilson Verna Robinson Mrs Herbert Johnson Mrs Edward Mulling and Hulda Wittig. Gurley Charles McRoberts. Dismissed: Sidney Kenneth Lien Mrs Orville Langley Kurt Haugan and Gina Jo Oliverius. Potter Homer Fry. Lodgepole Art Peters.
The Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club welcomed many visitors on May 9 with Rudy Parks of Denver as caller. Guests from the Square Hoppers Club of Commerce City joined in. several local couples attended to view dancing and later retrieved their club banner.
The sixth grade students of North Ward School and their parents were honored guests at the Annual Sixth Grade Tea. Kenneth Knaub served as master of ceremonies and introduced the graduates while the fifth grade presented a musical program under Miss Alta Schmitt. Refreshments were provided by the fifth grade room mothers.
The Presbyterian Women's Association circles Miriam Rachel Mary Elizabeth and Ruth met last week at Light Memorial Presbyterian Church. Miriam Rachel Circle hosted 15 members with guests Don Christians and Darrell Davis. Hosea study led by G F Bush. Mary Elizabeth Circle had 10 members with guests Lois Stewart Darrell Davis and Roger Plantz. devotion by Cora Gain and lesson by Arthur Shuberg. Ruth Circle held an evening gathering with nine members guests Lois Stewart. devotion by Bill Rush and lesson by Lois Stewart.
Mrs Florence Gates former Sidney resident living in Monterey Calif attended as a special guest at the IOOF Hall. Nobel Grand Lesle Sabin led the meeting and announced the District 33 gathering on June 5 in Minatare with a contact number 254 2580. The charter was draped for Mrs Eleanor Miller who died in Burbank Calif. A May 27 noon covered dish dinner is planned in the IOOF Hall basement with hosts Mrs E W Augenstein and Mrs Ellen Bergner.
Mr and Mrs Bill Tobler of Arthur and several Sidney couples hosted refreshments after the dance. The next dance is set for June 13 to celebrate graduation, while the May 30 event is canceled due to Memorial Day observances.
The first poppy sale in Potter was bought by Mayor Francis Bud Gaston with Miss Poppy Susan Reed. Potter receipts totaled 60 dollars, the highest in years, surpassing last year’s 45 dollars. Miss Reed is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Reed.
Local clubs and groups outline weekly gatherings and special notices. CAP meets Mondays at 7 pm, Rotary at 6:15 pm, Kiwanis at 6:30 pm, Newcomers on May 26 at 7:30 pm, American Legion Auxiliary at 8 pm, AA at 8 pm Tuesdays,Toastmasters at 6:30 am, Weight Losers weigh-in, Optimist supper at 6:30 pm, Ladies Golf 8:30 am, Lions noon lunch, and Memorial Day breaks for Duplicate Bridge with Sunol Garden Club cleanup at 1:30 pm Friday.
The menu lists daily meals for Sidney Public Schools from May 26 to June 2 including fried chicken hot dogs corn ice cream bars rolls milk chili jello cinnamon rolls baked wieners pudding bread butter tuna spaghetti with meat sauce and peanut butter sandwiches with half pint milk. Menu subject to change.
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