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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1953
Page
7
The Sidney Telegraph announces postal rates with 4.00 per year inside the 50 mile zone and 6.00 per year outside, noting it is entered at the Sidney post office in Nebraska as second class mail matter.
Editorial reflects on Memorial Day as a unifying national observance. It honors soldiers from the Revolution to Korea and other wars, stressing that freedom comes at a price paid by the bravest Americans. It urges citizens to remember and be thankful for those who sacrificed their lives for the nation.
Thirteen Sidney Rebekah members attended the 33rd District convention held Wednesday at Bayard high school gym. Mrs. Ray Averill of Sidney was named district warden and new district officers Mary Berry, Thelma Kashcke, Virginia Smith, Mrs Averill, Nettie Ryan, Thelma Newhiter were chosen. State officers attended and plans were made for the 1954 convention at Mitchell with Sidney members listing attendees.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Higgins hosted a buffet supper for their son Don who graduated from Sidney High School on Wednesday. Attendees included Don’s grandparents Jess Tompkins of Marsland Nebr and Esther Higgins of Chappell along with great aunt and uncle Fred Reetz of Potter and other Higgins relatives from Chappell. After the meal the group attended the graduation exercises.
Ninety newcomers gathered at the City auditorium Monday evening for a covered dish supper. The Holland theme showed in table decorations. After supper, guests were introduced by club President Mrs. Chifford Stephenson. Bingo provided the entertainment.
The O E S Past Matrons will hold their annual Mother Daughter Tea at the Masonic Temple on Monday June 8 at 2 pm. Mrs A E Wright and Mrs W P Ackerman lead the program with hostesses Mrs E S Hadley Mrs Ancel Lewis Mrs L K Elkinton and Mrs B O Tracy assisting.
Mrs. Louis Miller hosted the Joie Club and nine guests at her home Monday evening. Guests included Mrs. Robert Ireland LaVern Anthony Ron Petersen Charles Willey Merle Spearow John Scholl Clifford Wolf James Sparks and Bueford Rodovker. Dessert at four tables preceded bridge with guests and members earning high score honors for the evening.
The Alpha Iota Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority held the Ceremony of the Jewels at Mrs Chas Christiansen home with Mrs Keith Kaylor as co host. Jewel pins were given to Mrs Bill Ravert Mrs Ellis Baldwin and Miss Burdeen Carlson A pledge ceremony welcomed new pledge Mrs Aubrey Harries Blue yellow decorations and flowers adorned the event Corsages were given to jewel recipients and the new member A social evening with refreshments followed the ceremonies.
At Taylor Hospital admissions were logged for Sidney area residents including Brenda Hulse Erma Dramse James Dramse Dix Lyle Baath Kimball and Max Mathewson with several dismissed patients listed for Sidney noon. Births feature a daughter born May 24 to Edward Trickler and a daughter born May 28 to Daniel Chapa.
A list of names including Ace White Erwin Aurich Ben Rezanina Kimball Lee Linker Peetz Cole Jane Raddatz Bruce Raddatz Stanley Nelson baby girl Steele Mrs Earl Spaeth daughter Mrs W G Griffith son Carl Hutchin Amm Oil Bridgeport Mrs Owen Roach Columbus Nebr Art Greenlee.
Charles Lessman of Dalton visited the Frede Rehmer home for Sunday evening calls. Mr and Mrs Stanley Elsen and family of Grant spent the week with relatives in Gurley and Sidney. Mrs Minnie Segelke and Mrs Geo Rohde hosted visitors in Dalton. Steve DeMerritt is hospitalized in Dalton after a fall from a car driven by his father. Geo Bartels Jr and family had Sunday dinner with the Bartels family. Myron Lessman attended a Sunday dinner at the Frede Rehmer home. Cub Scouts met at the Legion Hall for a last summer park meeting with prizes in the Yo Yo contest and badges awarded. Cake served for Terry Cobb’s birthday. Bere and family were guests at Sidkey. Dr Pankaui visited Jimmie Folkerts Tuesday morning.
Mrs Roy Earnhart led the Sunshine Club Thursday with 25 members and 3 visitors. The next meeting was set for June 18 with Mrs A B Thomson at Chappell. Refreshments followed. Also mention of scout hike, church activities, and numerous local visits and gatherings throughout the region.
Ill for the last 50 days, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thompson and Mrs. Irene Thompson and son Thomas of Lodgepole. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bauer of Sidney called on Mrs. Folkerts and Anna Borges Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Kennett were Sunday dinner guests at the Cev Rohde home.
A nostalgic reminiscence contrasts boy and girl college experiences in the early days. The narrator recalls minimal baggage for men versus women needing a “baggage car,” reflecting on era norms, dating, and social expectations from the author’s youth.
Summer Vacation Bible Schools begin June 1 at two locations. Sioux Ord Depot will run two weeks from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. in Barracks No. 5 with four departments and Rev. Harold B. Taylor directing. Sidney’s school, sponsored by the Sidney Ministerial Association, operates five days a week for two weeks at North Ward and Central School, led by Rev. C. Fred Parks with Dr. Benj. Schwartz as business manager and Rev. H. Ralph Bixel as assistant.
The report notes pedestrians and vehicles share risk at Sidney crossings and warns that the 10th and Illinois intersection, with signals already in use, could see a rise in accidents if new signals are installed.
REA officials outline a dream of a generation and transmission cooperative to meet rising rural power demand. A steam generating plant would be created by several area associations, with Sidney as a potential site. Plans are distant but officials urge early preparation.
The hospital project is unofficially estimated to cost 725 to 750 thousand dollars to build and furnish. The hospital board's federal aid filing listed the amount at 696 thousand dollars.
The Sidney Public School staff map summer breaks with many staying in town to rest or work, while others travel to states such as Oregon, Ohio, Kentucky, and Nebraska locales for vacations or summer school. Names include Mrs. Oscar Copley, Miss Lavona Baker, Miss Helen Rexroth, Miss Barbara Gilmore, Miss Patricia Johann, and many more across Central and High School faculties.
Clinton Will Speak Attorney Lawrence Clinton of Sidney will be principal speaker at Potter's Memorial Day exercises Saturday morning at ten o'clock. The program will be held at Potter Legion Hall. The Potter band will furnish music and Jeanine Larson will give a vocal solo. Imogene En evoldsen will deliver a reading. The firing squad then will lead a parade to the cemetery where services will be held at the grave of the Unknown Soldier.
Elwood J. Harms Jr of Dix cited for speeding with $10 fine plus costs Wilbert P Kracker Jr of Cheyenne cited for speeding with $17 Newton Nelson of Cheyenne reported as escaped from Veterans Hospital in Cheyenne Delshard V Flemister of Eckley Colorado cited for no trip permit with $10 fine plus costs
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