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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1956
Page
9
Social notes record visits and hosting from Tuesday to Monday with families from Billings San Antonio Cheyenne Kimball and more. Alumni, friends and relatives attend baptisms anniversaries and dinners in Burlington Ogallala Crook and surrounding towns.
A new study group named The Forty-Niners has formed at First Christian Church. Members include single adults and young married couples over high school age. John Swicki is president and Miss Doris Harlan is program chair. Meetings are planned for the third Sunday night each month at the church and in members homes to discuss Christian personal development.
An organizational meeting of St Patrick's Grade School Parents Guild drew nearly 30 parents and all instructors. New officers include Joe Bailey president and Sister Celeste honorary president with monthly meetings planned in the grade school auditorium.
The newly registered Brownie Troop 32 met Thursday afternoon at Mrs N C Livoni's home. They began Christmas projects for their mothers. Leader Mrs Matheny taught the "Wishing Song" before closing. Janet Courtright supplied refreshments.
The Nebraska Wheat Growers Convention will host Wheathearts Day for the ladies in Sidney with a luncheon at the Sidney Country Club Tuesday. Marilyn Serboucek, Nebraska Wheat Queen, and her two princesses will preside. A fashion show by Fine's Ready To Wear and Bib N Tucker, music by Claude Campbell, door prizes, and souvenirs will be featured, with transport by local car dealers.
Bart Taylor received a 25 year pin during the Monday evening meeting of the I.O.O.F. in the lodge hall. W. W. Schulz presented the pin and is close to earning the 35 year emblem. Grand Warden Ray Raney of Wallace Nebraska spoke to about 50 members and three guests on lodge issues, with District Deputy Grand Master E. J. Arnold, Dewey Root, and A. Wallin attending from Big Springs. Past Grand’s night featured Frank S. Boyle presiding, and refreshments were served by Paul Koehn Leonard Merry and E. A. Wolverton.
Francis Hiner was elected president of the .35 MM Club for 1957 at the Monday evening meeting in Central school auditorium. Ed Hietl was named vice president and Ed Hinrichs secretary. A V McKnight became treasurer. The group will not meet in December and plans a January 28 gathering at Central school. Slides were shown after business and refreshments were provided by Mr and Mrs John Schoen and Mr and Mrs Ralph Thompson.
Four grade school PTAs met to hear guest speakers, plan a February joint meeting, and skip December sessions. North Ward featured Jean Marie De Salle on speech therapy. East Ward heard Rev H P Bolinger on youth responsibility. Central School hosted Dr Roger Epley on education plans. South Ward displayed slides by Laura Larson and approved Christmas tree lights for each room.
Seven members of the C K D Medical Association Auxiliary from Sidney Chappell and Dalton met Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs Lloyd OHalloran Mrs James Thayer president conducted the business meeting and the group decided to dispense with the December meeting The next meeting is planned for January 30 with the meeting place to be announced later.
Mrs. Lowry Lindell hosted Alpha Nu chapter members at her home for a Christmas plans session. President Mrs. Robert Hossle led the meeting with Dec 12 dinner dance set at Sidney Country Club and Dec 19 gift exchange at Mrs. Robert Hosstie’s home. Two music lessons by Mrs. Lindell and Mrs. Robert Rennick closed the evening. next meeting Jan 14 at Mrs. Robert Rennick’s home.
Saddle Club members met to plan a Christmas party for December 9 with a dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the club house. President J B Ruttner led the session with 20 members present. Charles Fisher showed slides of southeastern Asia with commentary. hosts were Mr and Mrs Fisher and Mr and Mrs Cliff Jensen.
Keen Teens will canvass Sidney residential areas Monday afternoon December 10 from 3 30 to 6 30 to sell door mats to raise money for their recreation fund. The sale is sponsored by the Sidney Lions Club and plans for a Keen Teen bowling league and a December 7 dance after St Patrick’s and Sidney High School games were discussed at the Keen Teens meeting. Earl Barnes presided with an adult advisory board named from local organizations including American Legion Kiwanis Rotary Lions V F W Chamber of Commerce and Jaycees.
First Christian Church will observe Women’s Day during Sunday morning worship led by Rev. W. K. Hasenyager. The event, held the first Sunday in December across the Disciples of Christ, funds foreign missions outside the United States with a special offering. Sidney group participants include Ines, Robert Maine, Duane Main, John Swick, Roy Oliverius, Javence Dorman, Gus Widstrand, Z. E. Chambers and Miss Doris Farlin.
Sidney Elks Lodge 1894 invites the public to the second annual Elks Memorial on Sunday at 2 30 pm in the lodge rooms. The observance honors 14 departed members since the lodge began. Leon Lafler will give the main address with Ed Short as vocal soloist and Ruth J. Davis on piano.
The passage lists members including Charles Lafler Loyal Knight Joy Knackstedt Lecturing Knight Harold Lessig Secretary James Willis Chaplain C F Parks Inner Guard Wilford Swenson Tiler Bill Mikkelson Treasurer Charles Dalton and Esquire Bob Williamson.
Six new members joined the Silver Belles and Beaux Club at the Wednesday evening meeting in the V F W hall. They were Mr and Mrs Jack and others.
Mr and Mrs Joe Lyle and Mr and Mrs George Cole hosted guests for the evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Roy Adams Mr and Mrs Bruce Juelfs Mr and Mrs Lloyd Juelfs Mr and Mrs Iron Wheeler and Mr and Mrs Edward Winn, all of Potter. Dances were called by Ross Barer Sid ney Marvin Stevenson Lisco and Edward Winn Potter. A potluck lunch followed, organized by Wes Jensen Don Robinson and Harold Lyle.
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