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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1959
Page
7
Around the Town notices reveal guests from Columbus to North Platte visiting area households, with trips to New York, Denver, and Dallas for shopping, business, and family occasions. A number of residents attend funerals, hospital stays, and religious meetings, while others plan trips to California and Kansas.
At a Wednesday evening session a Surprise party celebrated Mr and Mrs Francis Butterfield. Guests included Mrs Harry Behzel Mrs Ross Barker Mrs Floyd Peterson Mrs Butter field and Mrs Ned Robinson. Virg Knackstedt presided as master of ceremonies with ight squares of dancers. Club callers were Knackstedt and Ross Barker. hosts were Mr and Mrs Peterson and Mr and Mrs Robinson.
A December 2 event at the Sidney Country Club featured an Old Fashioned theme. Hosts and guests included Mrs. Clarence Triska and Mrs. Everett Hoover with ten stibled entries and slippers as prizes. The evening offered decorative hats cups favors and hut cups while honorees included Mrs. Ruby Spiddler and several others.
Kensirngton hosts a business and social session at the Masonic Temple dining room with luncheon for the Past Matron's Club on December 14 and a covered dish luncheon on December 15. The group voted to send $10 for fresh fruit to the Masonic Eastern Star Home for the Aged at Plattsmouth. Mrs. Gary Campbell joined as a new member. Mrs. J. H. Campbell guest. Hostesses for the 1:15 dessert luncheon were Mrs. Ida Ahrens, Mrs. Hilda Schou and Mrs. M. L. Anthony. Amelia Dyke won high canasta. Glenn Hedgecock won high bridge.
The Women's Association of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church met in member homes yesterday. A notice announced the December 3 general meeting moves to 2 p.m with tea at 3 p.m. Various circles held studies and devotional sessions led by circle chairs, with 16 members at the Rachel Circle meeting and plans for December 17 at the church.
Miss Mérene Mariarbtte Baker daughter of Dr and Mrs R Staney Baker of Denver became the brideté of Wattén Kent Hoffman son of Mr and Mrs Walter M Hoffman of Geneva Colorado in a ceremony performed Nov 7 at 2 pm at the bride s home. The Rev Cecil C Allen officiated the double ring rites with yellow and bronze fufli mims and ferns in background. The bride wore an ivory silk mist taffeta gown with lace and a chapel train and Juliet cap veil. Bridesmaid Mrs Gerald Helfrich of Sidney wore a beige sheath over brown satin with a pink rose corsage. Best man Roy L Townes of Genoa. Honored guests included the bride s grandparents Mr and Mrs M O Baker of Sidney. A reception followed and the couple will reside in Genoa until January when Mr Hoffman will enroll at Colorado State University Ft Collins. Both attended the university. Mrs Hoff man is a graduate of Denver East High School and a member of Sigma Kappa. Sidney guests included Mr and Mrs Baker and several local families.
St Patrick s Church held a Saturday morning ceremony uniting Miss Geraldine M Skrdlant and Teddy M Simpson. The Rev James Kremeier officiated before 60 guests with guests in blue and white decor and a reception at the VFW Hall. The bride, a 1957 graduate, will work at Sears in Sidney while the groom, naval veteran, works at R D Mills Co. They reside at 135514 Solano Drive.
More than 300 parents and teachers attended November PT A sessions across four grade schools. Forest grounds voted to buy Christmas trees. January program will feature a TV in the Home panel with Dr. Robert Benner and others. Central and North Ward sessions reported strong attendances and plans for future programs.
Sidney Kiwanis Club held a Ladies and Guests Night at the Sidney Country Club with 49 attendees. Guest speaker Jod V. Hubbell Jr. of the Child Saving Institute in Omaha explained the institute. President Arlo Jones reported on the One-Hundred Percenters, a permanent Kiwanis group formed at the Rocky Mountain District Convention in Cheyenne.
Memorial Hospital auxiliary plans a Christmas Tea for staff on December 8 at 2 pm in the conference room. Thirty members attended the meeting, with new members Mrs. Tom Coffey and Mrs. Victor Baxter. Helpers are sought for the Service Sewing and Gift Shop committees. Mrs. Dorwart presided. Mrs. Fleming reported on the Nebraska State Hospital Association meeting in October.
Patron members of Panhandle Players will attend a special meeting in the City Auditorium basement Monday at 8 p.m. A reading of the play Voice of the Turtle will be presented by group members. Coffee and doughnuts will be served.
Plans for the annual turkey dinner for Sidney Ministerial Association members and families were made during a coffee session at Mrs. W. K. Hasenyager’s home. The event is set for Tuesday at 5 30 p.m. in the Episcopal Parish Hall, followed by a business meeting to elect new officers.
Ohio's tomato industry dominates greenhouse output with almost two thirds of wholesale value. Growers in Ohio cultivate between 500 and 600 acres of tomatoes under glass.
Mrs Leslie Sabin was elected Rebekah Noble Grand at the Wednesday evening meeting led by outgoing grand officer Mrs O L Maddox. Other officers named include Mrs Co H Hammond vice grand Mrs Orén Cox secretary Mrs Rex Olsen treasurer and Mr Frank Klentz trustee. Plans covered dish suppers and a Christmas program with hostesses named.
Extension Club met November 19 at Mrs Doug Howarth’s home with six members present. Mrs Louis Fehringer led the business session and announced the annual Christmas dinner for December 17 at Mrs Al van Cox’s residence with husbands as guests. Fehringer reported on Achievement Day and Trickler gave the cancer lesson.
Ten members met at Mrs. George Heumann's home on November 18 with guests Mrs. P. J. Lenzen Mrs. Joe McMillen and Mrs. Johanna Wilke. Mrs. Wesley Stevens led the business session and plans for December 16 include a Town House Cafe dinner and a Clarence Couch home Christmas party. Gifts will be given to all children of members under school age and secret sisters will be revealed in a gift exchange with new names drawn for the coming year. The lesson on Songs of Irving Berlin was by Mrs. William Jallen, with pastries and needlework auctioned by Mrs. Harvey George and Mrs. Couch.
Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church held sessions for Circles One Two Three and Four to organize hosting a reception and tea Sunday after the new church consecration. December 3 features a general meeting to recognize new members. Circle One and Two will meet December 17 with Mrs Sparks hosting.
Mrs John Echternacht hosted the Newcomers Afternoon Bridge Club at her home on Wednesday. Two tables competed with honors going to Mrs Victor Baxter as high, Mrs Carl Johnson as second high, and Mrs Paul Ritz as slow. Mrs Johnson to host the December 9 meeting.
Two Korean army officers join 27 U S representatives in completing a three week motor vehicle and traffic safety course at Northwestern University Evanston. Jean Larsen Sioux Ordnance Depot safety inspector graduates alongside Col Man Ho Lee and Lt Col Chong Kwone Kang of Seoul. Certificates go to U S Army personnel from commands and installations in 15 states Canal Zone and Germany. The course emphasizes accident investigation engineering education enforcement and motor vehicle administration to coordinate Army installation safety.
Sandy Spearow daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle Spearow celebrated her eighth birthday at a family dinner Saturday evening. Guests included her grandparents Mr and Mrs Herschel Spearow and Mrs Katie Helzer, her sisters Dianna and Jamalee, and Beth Edwards who was an overnight guest. A white frosted cake with yellow cowgirl decorations was served.
Mrs George Coleman presided at a St Martha’s Guild meeting in the Episcopal Parish Hall. Eighteen members attended the Thursday luncheon and plans were made for officer elections at the December 3 meeting. Mrs O J Weymouth served the 1 o’clock lunch and coach Mrs L L Pippitt assisted.
Hobgoblin House a three act comedy by St Pat s Academy junior class will be staged Saturday Nov 21 and Tuesday Nov 24 at 8 pm at the Youth Center tickets 75 cents adults 50 cents students 25 cents children director Sister M Grace sets between acts Glee Club numbers feature.
Edward Lee Schaaf son of Mrs Henrietta Schaaf of 1932 Maple Street Sidney enlisted in the United States Air Force on November 13 and will begin four weeks of basic training at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas. He is a Sidney High School graduate and was employed at Preble's Grocery before enlisting.
A dense schedule lists Friday to Wednesday events at SHS, Youth Center, Legions rooms, Elks lodge, and First Methodist. Activities include plays by SHS and St Patrick's Junior Class, cooking and costume nights, amateur nights, pancake feeds, and various club meetings such as Rotary Toastmasters and Catholic groups.
American Legion Auxiliary meets Tuesday evening November 24 at 8 p.m. in the Leson room city auditorium. Program features a travelogue and pictures by Mrs W P Ackerman from her Hawaii trip. Mrs Marguerite McMillan is program chairman. Members will handle refreshments after the business session.
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