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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1953
Page
6
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Dorothy Wiese and Pvt. Robert Anderson united in a noon double ring ceremony at St. Paul Lutheran Church in a 30 guest wedding. The bride wore ice blue nylon net with satin bolero and matching veil, while the groom, in Army uniform, was attended by relatives from Colorado. Out-of-town guests included relatives from Grand Island Cope Wray Kirk and Cape, with a reception following at the bride’s home.
Mrs Gordon Richards was elected to lead the Goal Gainers Extension Club at a meeting last Tuesday. Other officers include Mrs W H Henke vice president Mrs Clarence Robirds secretary and Mrs Arnold Westerhoff treasurer. Fifteen members and two guests attended at the home of Mrs Ed Gates with co host Mrs J Lobb. Next meeting is October 27 with Mrs Dallas Richards. lesson titled Easier Housefee pote.
Former Lodgepole residents gather in Southern California for an annual picnic at Houghton Park Club House in North Long Beach on Nov 8 at noon. About 50 attended last year and a larger crowd is expected. attendees come from Los Angeles areas, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Francisco, and Nebraska visitors. Contact Mrs. G W Short in Long Beach or Mrs Virgle Hernbloom in Los Angeles for details.
The Dorcas Society held its regular monthly meeting with about thirty members present. Rev H Monnich led a lesson on the Reformation and the life of Martin Luther. Guests included Mrs Bertha Richards Mrs Malcolm Anderson Mrs Kenneth Fleming and Mrs E Nelson. Hostesses were Mrs Arnold Braasch Mrs Leslie Stecher Mrs Ed Brazier and Mrs H Bolz. The next group meeting is planned for November 5 in the church parlors.
The Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held their regular business meeting on Thursday night. Miss Margaret Ehmke entertained with Mrs. Art Twelve Border as To s members were present. An outing is planned for October 15. Peggy Schwartz attended the rush party last week, but her name was omitted from the previous list.
The Senior High School PTA will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the high school for Back To School night. Students and teachers will present a 10 minute observation of each class held throughout the day. All parents are urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs Joe Brachtenbach of Peetz Colorado announce the engagement of their daughter Juanita Marie to Pvt LeRoy L Hadden son of Mr and Mrs Haddan Hadden of Sidney He is serving with the U S Army at Camp Polk Louisiana Juanita is a Peetz High School senior Pvt Hadden is a Sunol High School graduate
The Thursday pinochle group met at Mrs. Bob Harlan’s home with all regular members present. Prizes went to Mrs. Don Burrows, Mrs. R. H. Wester, and Mrs. Keith Kaylor. An autumn motif decorated the venue. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is scheduled for Oct 15 with Mrs. Lynn Folkerts.
Kenneth Mitchell, a polio center patient at St Josephs Hospital in Omaha Nebraska, will celebrate his birthday on October 8. This marks his second birthday spent in the hospital.
Mrs Art Groppe entertained the St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid at her home on Thursday afternoon with co host Mrs John Grosshans. Rev Henrty Dornted led devotions on Prayer Essential To Dos Mission Work. Mrs Paul Aude charged the business meeting. Next gathering is Nov 5 with Mrs Joe Gerler and Mrs Susan Hahler as hostesses.
Sidney school teachers were entertained Wednesday evening at a covered dish dinner sponsored by the First Methodist Church. The program, staged like Denver Calling, followed the dinner with master of ceremonies C A Story and assistants Vern Anthony Rev Robert L Townsend Walter Cork A E Nimtz Raymond Jones Art Bauer and Lawrence Osborn. A long distance call was placed to Superintendent O J Weymouth.
Linda Grim daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Grim celebrated her sixth birthday Saturday October 3 with an afternoon party at the parental home. The event featured games ice cream and cake. Guests included Vickie Yankin Ellen Kay Olsen Karen Jeppeson Francis Salas Priscilla Cox Edith Bowman Janie Holtman Barbara Schiltz Kathy Albro Carol Albro Mary Lou Anderson Maria Wellner Leslie Glanz Dickie Martin David Martin Mike Nelson Darrel Lobarger Tommy Albro Eddie Christensen and Marilyn Wellner with twenty additional invitees unable to attend.
Alpha Iota chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha held a special meeting at Mrs. Charles Christians' home on Thursday evening. Mrs. Don Born, the president, conducted the meeting and plans were completed for the model meeting and preferential tea. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Royal Neighbors plan a Thursday meeting starting at 9 a.m. with registration through 10 a.m. in the City Auditorium. A banquet follows at 42 30 3, then the afternoon session opens at 2 p.m. with Sidney Camp initiating work and talks by officials on the program.
Aiga plans a Thursday dinner and a convention featuring Royal Nesa, opening in Sidney. The Telegraph advertises typing and mimeograph paper for every school.
A California picnic gathered 103 former Cheyenne County residents, organized by Ivan and Bunny Foster with help from Joy Loebe Gayle Williford Mrs Dale Clark Zola Henderson Kim Foster and Kit Slayter. Attendees included families from Santa Ana Long Beach Redondo Beach North Hollywood Gardena Culver City and more, tracing a broad network of old neighbors and kin.
Several births are announced with details from Taylor Hospital. Fred Fowler Lehmkuhl weighed seven pounds on Oct. 2, first child of Loren and Mrs Lehmkuhl. Marilyn Kay Dykman born Oct. 2 weighing seven pounds eight ounces, daughter of Lloyd and Mrs Dykman of Lodge Pole. Ethel McMillen born Sept. 29 at Taylor, seven pounds ten ounces, daughter of Joe and Mrs McMillen. Rodney Lee Hecker born Sept. 29 at Taylor, six pounds two ounces, first child of Paul and Mrs Hecker Jr. Grandparents listed. Gwendolyn Sterns is former Mrs Gwendolyn Sterns. David Michael Beyer born Sept. 28 at Taylor, eight pounds five and a half ounces, second son of Bernard and Mrs Beyer. Gayle Ann Gass born Sept. 28 at Taylor, six pounds seven and three quarters ounces, daughter of Bernard and Mrs Gass. Grandparents named for each family.
The Ohio Women’s Club gathers at 7 30 p m at the Ohio II building for a dessert luncheon at the Country Club on Wednesday. The AAUW event is set for 7 30 p m in the same venue. Past Noble Grands Club meets Friday at 2 p m at Mrs Rex Olsen’s home with Mrs Lee Gain assisting.
Sidney Hospital lists admissions up to Monday noon including Mrs Oren Cox Mrs Dallas Berney Mrs Harvey Miles Robert Banes Jr SOD Richard Waddell Baby Robert Padilla Peetz Mrs Frank Brown Rushville William Black Dismissals up to Monday noon include Sidney Robert Banes Jr Mrs James Myers and son Ray Knapp Lodgepole Elaine Hyde SOD Baby Robert Padilla Anthony Rodriguez Potter Mrs Marvin Moench and son Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Harvey Miles on Oct 3 and a son to Mr and Mrs Oren Cox on Oct 4
Names linked to hospitals and towns appear with dismissals and new births. Mrs Billy Gene Stalcup and families at Taylor Hospital, Sidney Douglas and Lodgepole announce births and visits. Loren Lee Hnikuhl of Lodgepole is welcomed with a son on Oct 2, joining the Dykman family in Lodgepole with a daughter also born Oct 2.
Dorothy Wiese of Sidney and Robert R. Anderson of Brighton Colorado were issued a marriage license on October 3. The ceremony and details follow standard county procedures and registrations for forthcoming nuptials between the two individuals.
The Christian Women's Fellowship afternoon guild met at Mrs Paul Pearsons home with Mrs James Hazelwood as co host. Devotions were by Mrs Gus Widstrand. Mrs John Farmer led the mission lesson. The next meeting is planned for Oct 15 at the church with a no hostess luncheon.
The WSCS held a general meeting at the Methodist Church with Mrs. Olsen presiding. Devotions opened the session, a skit featured cast members, and Ruth Wallis played a piano solo. Reports covered subscriptions, youth at school, teachers dish supper, and district seminar plans.
The American Association of University Women in Sidney will host a tea for prospective members on Sunday October 11 at 3 p m at the home of Mrs Paul Martin Invitations have been sent to local graduates of colleges or universities, and any overlooked graduate should contact Mrs James Edwards for reservations. Nebraska state president Mrs Leonard Campbell of Norfolk and first vice president Mrs L L Hilliard of Scottsbluff will attend.
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