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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1970
Page
7
Numerous relatives and friends travel from Cheyenne Imperial Plattsmith and beyond to attend high school and college commencements. Attendees include the Bonner family in St Patrick's High School and other relatives visiting in Nebraska Kansas California and Colorado during Memorial Day weekend and related events.
The Society of Outstanding American High School Students lists Jerel Brent Walters, Daryl Glen Meyer, and Wendy Kay Lamm of Potter High School among 21,000 top high school students honored in the 1970 volume. They were chosen for scholarship, leadership, and civic contribution after school nominations.
Mrs. Anna Siemers will celebrate her 76th birthday on June 13. She is a longtime resident and is known in the community for her volunteer work and family ties.
Miss Kathy Spearow daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Spearow graduates June 6 from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics education She is a member of Omicron Nu and Phi Upsilon Omicron. On June 7 she joins a six week Heritage of Fashion Tour through Paris Vienna Copenhagen and more led by Dr Audrey Newton and Prof Robert Hillestad involving lectures demonstrations and tours for about 30 students.
Miss Marni Walker daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Walker will be admitted to Memorial Hospital in Cheyenne Wyoming Monday June 1 for her seventh leg surgery the day after. She was injured in a car accident south of Sidney almost three years ago and has worn a leg cast until early this year. She will convalesce during her class graduation at the University of Nebraska June 6. She is a home economics major who has kept up with her class despite mobility issues.
Mr and Mrs Hugh Cortney of Kimball marked their 40th wedding anniversary on May 17 with a Mass at St Josephs Church Kimball and a reception attended by about 185 relatives and friends Their son The Rev Edward Cortney presided at Mass with grandsons David Cortney and James McNamee serving as altar boys The Cortneys renewed their vows after the Mass and guests included Rita McNamee Ronald Cortney and Father Cortney
Graduates include Michael Donn Robinson and Miss Merrie Rose Robinson son and daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Robinson. Michael earns a B S in wildlife management June 9 at Fort Collins and Merrie Rose earns a B S in home economics education June 6 in Lincoln.
The Rev and Mrs M E Douglas celebrate 45 years of marriage at 340 17th Avenue. After a long ministry across Wyoming Colorado and the East they settled in Sidney Nebraska for retirement, a place they grew to love. Congratulations to a wonderful couple.
The 1970 Sidney Poppy Day Sale raised 303 dollars from 2000 poppies sold by seven volunteers and nine part time workers. Top seller was Mrs Frank Frauendorfer with 115 dollars after 10 hours, followed by Mrs Alvin Duis at 70. Proceeds aid local disabled veterans, their families and handicapped hospital patients.
The First United Methodist Church Education Commission schedules Vacation Church School for June 4 and 5 and June 8 through 12. Director Mrs Ken McMillen has prepared staff for daily sessions from 9 to 11 30 a m. Registration details will be issued to the congregation and the church office is the contact point for those who miss the notice.
A Finish youth and Rotary exchange student Miss Vikki Kangasperko spoke at the Lions Club session in The Chateau. She shared colored slides of Finland and answered questions on customs. L. B. Neuman introduced her. Guests included Mrs. Cunningham and Mrs. Neuman. Glen Spearow announced the Dalton Lions 25th anniversary banquet at St. Mary's Church in Dalton Tuesday.
At a Monday Elks meeting the Drove and courtesy committee agreed to decorate graves of departed sisters on Memorial Day and assist with Flag Day observance on June 4. Location to be announced. 24 members attended. initiation set for June 22. Door prize to Mrs Lawrence Witters. Bingo winners listed. Hostesses named.
Helping Hand Garden Club met May 14 with Mrs. Jack Easterly hosting and Mrs. Vernon Walker leading. Members recited the Lord's Prayer and roll call elicited twelve responses. Glen Easterly was welcomed as a guest. A sign for Pioneer Cemetery was discussed along with weed killer for the plot east of Lorenzo and schoolyard fertilizer. Yearbook chair Mrs. Stan Raddatz, with aides Mrs. Ervin Phelps and Mrs. Raymond Walker, was appointed. Mrs. Eugene Meier presented a lesson on Alliums, including garlic and onions.
As of this morning Memorial Hospital lists 41 patients and three newborns. Admitted include Mrs. Merle Rudebusch and Brenda Virgil in Sidney and births record a son to Mr. and Mrs. Merle Rudebusch at 3 29 am. Dismissals include several residents from Sidney Gurley Peetz and Kimball with listed names.
Earla Rae Harvey born May 26 at 2 32 p.m. in Memorial Hospital weighing five pounds nine and a half ounces. Parents Mr and Mrs Lee Harvey announce the birth. Grandparents Delbert H Larson Earl M Harvey Sidney and John Glasspoole Roswell N M. great grandmothers Mrs Birdie Myers Ster ling Cole and Mrs Ellen Larson Gurley. Heather Dawn Gentry born May 26 at 5 45 a.m. in Memorial Hospital weighing eight pounds seven ounces. Parents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Gentry announce the birth. Siblings Lawrence Arthur Jr and Michelle Renee. grandparents Roger Underwood Ella Mae Menke Lewis Gentry Brush. great grandparents Charles Menke Brush Clayton Henricks Wichita and Devi e Gentry Neodesha.
Readable excerpts recount CSC senior couple wedding details, the bride and groom from Chadron State College in a May ceremony. The bride wore lavender and white, attendants in lavender crepe, and a four tiered cake with a silver cross. Guests and families gathered at church and social hall before the couple planned to reside in Chadron after June 1 as the groom studies physical education. The second ceremony in Chappell features Stephen Schwartz and Cynthia Peterson at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with 150 guests, the bride in Peau De Soie lace gown and Mantilla styled veil, music by Helen Spencer, and vows performed by Rev. Raymond Kosmicki. The couple will begin life together after the wedding with ties to area families and colleges continuing.
Calendar notes show no Duplicate Bridge on Friday May 29, resumes June 5 due to Memorial Day. May 30 marks holiday closures for county and federal offices and businesses. Community groups meet weekly including Civil Air Patrol Kiwanis Rotary Lions and Toastmasters with various times and venues in Sidney.
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