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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1969

Page

2

Round weTown travel notes and local moves

Mrs Elsie Hoover returns from a nine day vacation in the southern states visiting her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs W M Mueller in San Antonio Texas. The couple toured the Big Ben Country and Old Mexico. Mr Cooley and Mrs Roger Cooley move to 504 18th with their five month old son and two year old daughter. Robert Plantz and wife with young daughter reside at 518 Charlotte. Pat Moore Northwestern Bell moves from Omaha with wife and two daughters to 544 16th.

Elsie Hoover Sourthern States W.M. Mueller San Antonio Tex Big Ben Country Old Mexico Roger Cooley Kimball Mr. Cooley Gordon's TV Robert Plantz Sidney Charlotte Plantz New York Kardy Clark A Nneman Northwestern Bell Telephone Co Pat Moore Omaha

Mrs. Jaycees Hold Annual Dinner Meeting

The Mrs. Jaycees held a carry-in dinner hosted by Mrs. Bill Folkerts with co hostess Mrs. Gerald Tremain. Firemen's auxiliary representatives Mrs. Jerry Van Natter and Mrs. Ray Bayne attended. Proceeds will benefit the Billy Johnson Kidney Transplant Fund. Future projects include Honey Sunday and a December Christmas tree sale.

Jaycees Tremain Honey Sunday Folkerts Jim Roos Wentling Bob van Meter

Harvest dinner for WWI vets and Auxiliary at VFW Hall

Monday evening attendees from Lodgepole Valley Barracks and Nile Valley Barracks 2005 and Auxiliary are invited to a harvest dinner at Scottsbluff Gering VFW Hall at 6 30 pm. Bring a covered dish table service and a White elephant for bingo. Ride requests to 264 3324. The Senior Citizens Center at 1103 10th opens daily 9 am to 6 pm except Sunday. Kiwanis meets Mondays at 6 15 pm Yendis Cafe Rotary at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel.

Lodgepole Valley Barracks Nile Valley Barracks Scottsbluff-Gering Vfw Hall

Local club notices and hospital census brief

Toastmasters meet Tuesdays at The Chateau at 6 30 a m. TOPS meets at St Patrick s Church basement with weigh ins at 6 15 p m and meeting at 7 p m. Visitors welcome and calls to 254 5890. Also veterans and service club meetings and civic group notices with census figures and births. As of this morning Memorial Hospital reports 49 patients and three babies. new admissions include Sidney and Potter residents. a birth recorded for Randy Reane couple.

Sidney Weight Losers Tops St. Patrick’s Church Memorial Hospital

Look Who's Here Philip Dawene Busch Born

Mr and Mrs Dawene Busch announce the birth of a son weighing six pounds seven and a half ounces born Thursday November 13 at 1158 pm in Memorial Hospital at 910 Elm Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Alfred Mitchell of Sidney and Mr and Mrs Frank Busch of Chappell

Sidney Roger Abrams David Beyer Mary Boyle Arthur Draper Flora Rhine Potter William G. Smith Gurley Rudy Nagengast Broadwater Minnie Sonnewhere Randy Reane Pam Philip Dawene Busch Dawene Busch 910 Elm Philip Dawene Memorial Hospital Alfred Mitchell Frank Busch Chappell

Engagement of Maryann Schwartz to Jerry Dickinson

Mr and Mrs Martin Schwartz announce the engagement of their daughter Maryann Schwartz to Jerry Dickinson son of Mr and Mrs Marion Dickinson of Lodgepole No wedding date set The bride elect is a graduate of St Patrick High School and attends St Francis School of Nursing in Grand Island The fiancé is a graduate of Lodgepole High School and employed by the State of Nebraska

Maryann Martin Schwartz Miss Schwartz Jerry Dickinson Marion Dickinson Lodgepole St. Patrick’s High School St. Francis School of Nursing Grand Island Lodgepole High School Nebraska

Seal Drive helps Cheyenne County Christmas Seals drive

The 63rd Annual Christmas Seal Campaign was mailed Friday by BPO Drive 94 under chairman Mrs Veronica Shoopman with co chair Marion Whitaker. The drive urges every county resident to contribute to curb tuberculosis and respiratory disease.

Cheyenne County Vernon Shoopman Marion Whitaker

Trailblazers Elect Officers

The Trailblazers Antique Car Club elected new officers at a covered dish meeting hosted by Dean Hecker. New president Dean Hecker, vice-president Bob Lafler, secretary-treasurer Mrs Hecker, historian Mrs Willard Wills, news reporter Mrs Arnold Westerhoff, and yearbook committee members Mrs Mildred Sorge and Mrs Emil Weyerts. The meeting, with 21 members present, saw Mr Weyerts conduct the session. The Christmas party is set for December 7 at 5 30 p.m. at Chuck Lafler’s home with donations to the Billy Johnson Fund instead of gifts. Winners included Arnold Westerhoff and Arlene Klein for high and low men, and Earl Chaney for low women.

Dean Hecker Trailblazers Antique Car Club Hank Rathman Dalton Bob Lafler Hecker Willard Wills Arnold Westerhoff Mildred Sorge Emil Weyerts Weyerts Chuck Lafler Billy Johnson Arlene Klien Lisco Earl Chaney Paxton

State Vice Of PEO Inspects Chapter FR

A special meeting of Chapter FR of PEO was held last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Charles Willey. Twenty two members attended the 1 P.M. luncheon. Honored guest was Mrs. E O White of Central City, state first vice president, conducting an official inspection. Mrs. White spoke after the inspection. Mrs H C Q Nelson presided and the meeting included exemplifying the rituals.

PEO Charles Willey E. O. White Central City State First

France’s medieval hotel chateaus dot fairyland ruins

France, a fairyland of castles, maintains at least 70 medieval hotel chateaus. Accommodations range from a castle wing to a single tower room, offering guests historic settings with varied lodging experiences. Each property blends old-world grandeur with modern comforts for travelers seeking distinctive stays.

France

Christmas Seals Fight Emphysema Tuberculosis and Air Pollution

Christmas Seals support medical education, research, and early detection to conquer tuberculosis emphysema and respiratory diseases. Emphysema is a leading killer and social security disability cause with 540000 Americans directly affected by TB and 225000 with contact to an active case. Mike Douglas serves as Honorary Chairman.

Lions Hear Of Clouds At Wednesday Lions Club

The Wednesday noon Lions Club program featured Maurice D. Birkholz of Cloud Modification Service Inc. Minot ND explaining cloud modification mechanics and possible outcomes. Harold Tremain introduced him. the event honored Sidney High ticket sellers Ken Steffens Lynn Mehling and Deanna Bruns.

Lions Club Chatteau Maurice D. Birkholz Cloud Modification Service Inc Minot N.D Harold Tremain Cheyenne County Hail Suppression Inc Sidney High Band Ken Steffens Lynn Mehling Deanna Bruns Larry Pippitt Mr. Birkholz Aaron Harman Sidney High Milt Nissen

Thanksgiving Dinner Installs Union Pacific Old Timers Club 29 Leaders

The Union Pacific Old Timers Club 29 and Auxiliary installed new officers for the 1970 term at the Yendis Party Room with Thanksgiving themed decor. Paul Killion and Mrs L C Landmesser will lead. Gus Jeudes and Mrs T N Crawford installed officers. past presidents John McHenry and Mrs Jugdes spoke. Panhandle Fiddlers provided entertainment as members danced the night away.

Union Pacific Old Timers Club T. N. Crawford Nyle Leypoldt Jack Fry L.C. Landmesser Fry Leypoldt Paul Killion Yendis Telegraph Crawford Dan McKay Vivian Kretz M.L. Merritt H. A. Anderson B.G. Gunn John McHenry Juedes W. E. Henke McHenry Gene Bennett Curless

Father Son Banquet Honors 50 Members at First Christian Church

The Second Annual Father Son Banquet at the First Christian Church featured a turkey dinner for 50 attending fathers and sons. Highlights included Ralph Lundburg as oldest father with grandson Bob Lessig, Henry Reitz as youngest father with two sons, and Robert Schilreff as father with the most sons. The program showcased a football film on the 1967 St. Louis Cardinals, with decor and volunteer efforts led by multiple church members.

First Christian Church Ralph Lundburg Granson Bob Lessig Gurley Henry Reitz Randy Jerry Robert Schilreff Bob Tim Tom Gregg Ellis Wotan Sid Couch Bruce Couch Votan St. Louis Cardinals LaVerne Couch Robert Schilre

African Missionary Miss Wilma Cheney To Speak Tuesday

Miss Wilma Cheney a Wesleyan missionary to Zambia Africa will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Sidney Wesleyan Church 18th and Forrest. She has served five years in Africa including Siachitema Zambia and Jembo headmistress. The talk covers Christianity Africa people church ministries with colored slides and a display. Pastor Rev Ferdinand Witthuh invites the community to attend.

Wilma Cheney Wesleyan Church Zambia Africa Sidney Weselyan 18Th Forrest Nebraska Wichita Kan Siachitema Jembo Ferdinand Witthuh

Military promotions and assignments for Benzel Saal and Hall

Jerald Dan Benzel and Donald L. Saal receive Navy shipboard and base duties promotions. Benzel advances to Seaman and is at Mare Island for data systems schooling. Saal serves aboard USS Grand Canyon in the Mediterranean, aiding Sixth Fleet ships. Pearl D Hall is promoted to Army Specialist Four with the 4th Infantry near Pleiku, Vietnam.

Jerald Dan Benzel Dan Benzel Seaman Benzel United States Navy Naval School Command Mare Island Base Vallejo Calif Grand Canyon Donald L. Saal USN Louis A. Saal 15Th Ave Sidney Neb Mediterranean U.S Sixth Fleet Pleiku Vietnam Pearl D. Hall J.R. Hall Sterling Colo 4Th Infantry Hall Ft. Lewis Wash Sterling High School

Homemaking Test Set For Sidney St Patrick Seniors

The Dec 2 exam pits Sidney High and St Patrick’s High seniors in the 16th Betty Crocker Search for the American Homemaker of Tomorrow. Top local scorers win silver charms, with state prizes of 1500 and 500 dollars and a national tour culminating in 4000 3000 and 2000 scholarships for the top three.

Sidney High School St. Patrick’s High School Betty Crocker General Mills District of Columbia Washington, D.C Colonial Williamsburg National Association of Secondary School Principals Science Research Associates Chicago Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc

Schooners Plan Thanksgiving and Christmas Dances

Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club outlines a Thanksgiving Dance on November 29 at South Ward School with a covered dish dinner and table service. A Christmas Dance is set for December 13 with a gift exchange. George Hare, president, notes callers for the 1970 festival will be contacted soon. A January 8 lessons begin, and the club with Swingin Schooners will perform at a December 4 talent show in Chappell for the Billy Johnson Fund. Exhibition Team performed at the Nebraska Square Dance Association Dance in Bridgeport Sunday. Refreshment volunteers Loy al Hornicek and Bob Mika assisted.

Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club South Ward School George Hare Chappell Billy Johnson Nebraska Square Dance Association Bridgeport Loyal Hornicek Bob Mika

On Tap At The Senior Citizens Center Events Schedule

The Senior Citizens Center lists activities for November including e Pitch and pinochle 2 4 Prizes on Tuesday November 1 and Tuesday November 25, birthday party and cards on Wednesday November 19, bingo November 20, 21 and 22, pool playoff November 2, choice events November 26 and 29, and Thanksgiving closure November 27. Songfest and cards November 28.

Choice

Several Churches Are Represented At LCW Service

About 125 women from local and area churches attended the Annual Thanksgiving Prayer Service and Tea sponsored by the Lutheran Church Women of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in the social hall. Represented churches included Grace Lutheran Gurley Trinity Lutheran Dalton Gloria Dei Lutheran Lodgepole Berea Church Chappell and First Lutheran Potter.

Lutheran Church Women of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Grace Lutheran Gurley Trinity Lutheran Dalton Gloria Def Lutheran Lodgepole Berea Church of Chappell First Lutheran Potter Harlan A. Brei Brenda Draper Debbie Fleming Nancy Rexroth Lynn de Peterson Clifton Thurston Jack Flohr Harold Kieselhorst Margaret Lienemann Eugene Me=ier Herbert Rabe Russell Pedersen W. B. Johnston Edward Brauer Maz Wilt Dale Arlo Jones Don Wright Maude Quelle Paul Larsen

Totem Poles Scarce Across Alaska and British Columbia

The Alaska State Council of the Arts reports fewer than 50 genuine totem poles remain in Alaska, reflecting a broader scarcity of full size totems across the rugged Northwest regions of British Columbia and Alaska while efforts aim to preserve the art form.

Northwest British Columbia Alaska

Also Mentioned on This Page

Senior Citizens’ Center 10Th Kiwanis Club Rotary Club Fort Sidney Motor Hotel The Toastmasters Club Chateau Porter McGuver Veterans of Foreign Wars Legion Club the Chateau Tri-County Association For the Royal Neighbors Leona Rezanina WSCS Lodgepole United Methodist Church Harold Hernbloom Millard Queen Suno Garden Club Rollin LaGrange Hans Harold Phillips Joe Gerler Clifford Larson Tom Kallhoff Sharon Fritchley Charles Tallmage Kenneth Bowersox Academy Grad Maryann Schwartz Trailblazers U.P Mike Douglas Gus Jeudes T.N. Crawford J.E. Fry Elwood Harms Bob Marks L. W. Evans Jack Curless Jerry Kaminski Kaminski Clair Haven Senior Citizens Center LCW
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