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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1963
Page
2
A Panhandle mother reflects on her son Jim's upcoming year abroad in New Zealand. She hopes for growth and learning, but admits loneliness and asks how his absence will affect family, friendships, and memories. She plans keepsakes, prayers, and Bible verses to guide him.
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle D Graff of Lincoln Nebraska announce the birth of their son Rodney Brian born Wednesday October 30 at 12 29 a m in Lincoln General Hospital. Weighing six and a half pounds. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Raymond Graff of Dalton and Mr and Mrs T R Nichols of Fairfield California.
The WSCS general meeting at First Methodist Church began at 1 30 p m on Thursday November 7 with 39 members present. Mrs W E Henke presided as the program highlighted Methodist heritage and a skit on women publications.
Films from the American Cancer Society are available for school and group showings in Cheyenne County. One 16 mm film Is Smoking Worth It has a booking Dec 9 to 16. Call Dr. Paul Adkinson at 2544616 or contact Marguerite McMillan at American National Bank to arrange. Other titles can be secured with at least one month lead time.
Mrs. Harvey Benzel was elected president of St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid with 29 members attending. Other officers included Mrs. Verne Sharman as president, Mrs. Bernice Jacobs as vice president, Mrs. John De Mers Jr. as secretary, and Mrs. Carl Borcher as treasurer. Installation set for January. Christmas luncheon to follow on December 5 with a $1 gift exchange.
Houghton Park in North Long Beach California hosted the 16th annual Lodgepole Picnic on Sunday November 3 Former Lodgepole Neb residents and neighbors gathered with about thirty families in attendanceincluding former residents from Sidney Chappell Peetz Colo and Sterling Colo California visitors from Sterling Colo and Des Moines Iowa also attended The Nov 3 event news was sent to the Telegraph by Mrs E W Huffaker of Pomona Calif
As of November 10 at 7 a.m. the hospital census lists 57 patients and four babies in the nursery, total admitted 61. Newborns include a boy to Donald Devier, a girl to Ron Bauerkemper, and a boy to Larry Schmitt.
Sidney Public School fifth and sixth graders entertained residents at the Memorial Rest Home on Friday noon. Directed by Mrs. Don Carey and Miss Judy Bauer the chorus sang three numbers and led residents in two requested songs.
Mrs. George Richards was pledged to Gamma Tau chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha at a candlelight ceremony in Dude's banquet room. The event included a 6:30 p.m. dinner, honors for Arlene Ferrill and R H Wester, a 10 year pin, planned 7:30 p.m. Christmas caroling on Dec 21, and a monthly remembrance for a Memorial Rest Home resident.
Xi Rho Exemplar chapter of Beta Sigma Phi heard Mrs. Lee Stormberg present Down Under a program on Australia. Mrs. Bill Gehrig Jr. and Mrs. E. R. Jimerson assisted, with Mrs. Leo Krieger presiding. Plans were made for a Dec 21 Christmas party. gift exchange names were drawn. Refreshments were served. next meeting set for Dec 4 at 8:00 p.m. at Mrs. Lewis Wilson's home with Mrs. Henry Meysenburg assisting.
Naomi Reineka enters the 1963 practical nursing program under Mrs. Margrat Clemons through Logan County Hospital. David Peetz joins 13 other students in the new Agri-Business course, a two and a half year curriculum with alternating six month work and study periods. Northeastern offers the first such Agri-Business program at a junior college in the United States.
Girl Scout notes from November 7 describe Brownie Troop 45 at Mrs James Edwards home with flag ceremony songs and Investiture invitations. They received Troop 45. Hershelyn Goen brought treats. Troop 184 met at North Ward School dividing into Daisy Lowe Three Leaf Clover and Four Leaf Clover patrols. Ramona Clark scribe. started Health Aid Badge. Question about adding minced green onions to hamburger beef.
The listed events run Monday through Friday with multiple groups meeting in Sidney Nebraska. Clubs include Rotary Kiwanis Toastmasters B and PW King’s Daughters Gleaners Sid ney High School Band Parents and many veterans and service organizations hosting evenings and meetings across town.
Pat Zalesky of Lodgepole recently joined the Chadron State College Alpha Psi Omega chapter for drama and must earn 50 points including backstage work. Phil Ham of Sidney was initiated into the Chadron State Players after a formal ceremony following a dramatic presentation. New inductees must active in two productions and win a vote by the Players.
Holy Trinity Luther League members attend the western district roller skating party in Alliance. Eight First Christian Church youths attend the District 8 CYF Rally at Scottsbluff Christian Church with state leaders guiding discussions. Cadet Roy A. Cutsinger, son of Thomas R. Hart, earns promotion at Wentworth Military Academy to cadet staff sergeant and is named squad leader in Company B.
4 H Busy Homemakers presided by Lynn de Peterson discussed a Christmas party set for December 17. Attendees met at Mrs LaVern Draper’s home with Connie Zima providing treats and Chris Brush serving as reporter.
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