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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1953

Page

15

Newcomers Canasta Club Organizes At Engel Home

Around the Town notes that The Newcomers Canasta Club held an organizational meeting at Mrs. John Engel’s home. Hostesses were Mrs. Clifford Jeppesen Mrs. Henrietta Borcher and Mrs. Engel. Three canasta tables played with high score by Mrs. Eugene Kern and low by Mrs. Elmer Weber. Next meeting set for Nov 3 at Mrs. W. F. Heins’s home.

John Engel Clifford Jeppesen Henrietta Borcher Engel Eugene Kern Elmer Weber W. F. Heins

William Rohde Celebrates Eighty-Eighth Birthday at Gurley Dinner

William Rohde marked his 88th birthday with a Sunday dinner at his Gurley home. Attendees included his three children Mrs. John Engel of Sidney, and sons Chris and George Rohde, plus 13 grandchildren all present except Wayne Rohde in Wyoming. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gabriel, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Fine, Mr. and Mrs. William Sachs of Dalton, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gabriel.

William Rohde Gurley John Engel Sidney Chris George Rohde Rohde Wayne Rohde Wyoming Charles. Gabriel Leon Fine William Sachs Dalton Roy Gabriel

Mr and Mrs Ray Cruise Entertain Pinochle Club

Mr and Mrs Ray hosted their pinochle club Saturday evening with three tables in play. Halloween decorations and menu set the theme. High score went to Mr and Mrs Ralph Spearow, second to Mr and Mrs Louis Miller, with refreshments served at the end.

Ray Cruise Ralph Spearow Louis Miller

Adopt Rules at Sidney BPO Lodge Meeting

The Sidney BPO Lodge 94 adopted its rules and regulations Monday night at the Elks Hall. Mrs. M. R. Sigler was named historian and Mrs. Charles Christiansen public relations chairman. A courtesy committee of ten was formed with members choosing one additional person each to join. Obligation was given to about ten signers of the charter. Plans were set for a Chadron covered dish dinner on Oct. 21. The next meeting is Oct. 26 at 8 pm in the Lodge room.

Sidney Bpo Elks Hall M. R. Sigler Charles Christiansen Fred Lehmkuhl Chadron

Surprise Birthday Party Honors Mrs Howerter

Mrs Earl Howerter was honored Wednesday at a surprise party at the Howerter home for her birthday. Self invited guests included Ms Jerry Stratman Mrs Bob Kennedy Mrs Lloyd Kallhoff Mrs Henry Kohler Mrs Carl Davis and Mrs Andy Rapp. The afternoon featured bingo and gifts followed by a lunch prepared by Mrs Rapp.

Earl Howerter Howerter Jerry Stratman Bob Kennedy Lloyd Kallhoff Henry Kohler Carl Davis Andy Rapp

Rebvekahs Hold Party To Raise Hospital Funds

The Stanley Party held by the Rebekah Lodge Monday evening to furnish a room in the new hospital was a financial success. Mrs Walter Bruenger led the event attended by about 50 women and 12 IOOF members. A no-hostess luncheon followed the games.

Rebekah Lodge Walter Bruenger Ioof Lodge Rebekahs

Lodgepole Auxiliary Reports at Regular Meeting

Thirty members and one visitor attended the Lodgepole American Legion Auxiliary session. Delegates and guests from the Mitchell district convention were reported, gifts to the Veterans Hospital gift shop were given and gifts allocated to Grand Island Hospital.

Lodgepole American Legion Auxiliary Mitchell Olive Johnson Evelyn Talich Alice Brown Jennie Smith Helen Lydiatt Clara Fraass Lillie Fraass Irma Quinn Veterans Hospital Grand Island Hospital Walter Sherich

Sidney Garden Club Meets At Gates Home

The Sidney Garden Club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Ed Gates home with co hostesses Mrs. Ida Ahrens and a 1 30 luncheon. Frank Klentz read about constitutional changes from the 19th annual convention in Norfolk. The club received an invitation to a 1 pm luncheon October 24 as guests of the Helping Hand Club. Union Pacific will furnish film for a conservation program. Nomination slate for new officers will be submitted at the next meeting. Members spent the afternoon making winter bouquets from prepared materials. The November 10 meeting will be at Mrs Ed Lipkes with Mrs Frank Klentz as co hostess.

Sidney Garden Club Ed Gates Ida .Ahrens Frank Klentz Norfolk Sidney Club Helping Hand Club Union Pacific Ed Lipke

C B Club Meets Tuesday With Mrs Merritt

The C B Club gathered at Mrs M L Merritt's home with Mrs Ellis Barnes as co-host. Decorations followed a Halloween motif. High score went to Mrs R E Root, low to Mrs Milton Nissen. Guests included Mrs Murrey Fuller and Mrs J R Gilliland, with Mrs Fuller winning the guest prize. The next meeting is November 10 at Mrs Neal Atkins home with Mrs E J Foy as co-host.

C. B. Club M. L. Merritt Ellis Barnes R. E. Root Milton Nissen Murrey Fuller J. R. Gilliland Fuller Neal Atkins E. J. Foy

Handy Fixers Extension Club Meets at Mrs Johnson’s Home

The Handy Fixers Extension Club gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Louis Johnson’s home with all 12 members present. Special guests Mrs Clifford Stephenson and Mrs Albert Jelinek attended. Members crafted rag dolls for Holdrege orphanage and Christmas. President Mrs Ara Brown led the business portion.

Handy Fixers Extension Club Louis Johnson Clifford Stephenson Albert Jelinek Holdrege Ara Brown Edgar Sayre

Barrett Marks 85th Birthday At Lodgepole

Patrick H. Barrett celebrated his 85th birthday at the Barrett home in Lodgepole last Thursday. The event ran from 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with friends and neighbors delivering cards gifts and greetings. Barrett recalled his 175 years in Lodgepole since arriving in 1878 at age nine and noted early attendees Mrs Harriett Kidney Mrs Carrie Bowser and Bert Bates. He hopes to celebrate again on his 90th birthday and thanks everyone for their kindness.

Patrick H.barrett Barrett Mr. Barrett Lodgepole Harriett Kidney Carrie Bowser Bert Bates

Mrs McKay Guest Of Joie Club Meeting

Mrs McKay was guest of the Joie Club Monday at the home of Mrs Weldon Stewart. She received a guest prize. High score and traveling prizes went to Mrs Louis Miller, with Mrs Roland Biggs taking second. Next meeting set for Oct 26 at Mrs George Taylor’s home.

Bob McKay Joie Club Weldon Stewart McKay Louis Miller Roland Biggs George Taylor

Past Matrons Hostesses Luncheon At Hazel's Cafe

Mrs. Patrick and Mrs. Wright presided over the Past Matrons meeting. A 2 pm dessert luncheon followed at Hazel's Cafe. Jo Neeley's School of Dance showcased routines by Nancy Kastens Cherie Miller and Gloria Graham. Guests included Mrs. W. E. Edwards of Alliance and Mrs. Beryl Harte of Axtell. The note mentions an event date of Nov 9.

W. E. Edwards Alliance Beryl Harte Axtell

Pinochle Club Meets With Mrs Johnson Friday

Mrs Louis Johnson hosted the F J M Pinochle Club at her home last Friday. After a noon luncheon the group played cards with Mrs Don Wise winning first prize, Mrs Vernon Walker taking average, and Mrs Floyd Fleming earning second. Special guest Mrs Ray Besse received a guest prize. next meeting set for November 13.

Louis Johnson Don Wise Vernon Walker Floyd Fleming Ray Besse

Mrs Fogarty Hosts Newcomer's Bridge Club

Mrs Helen Fogarty entertained the Newcomer's Evening Bridge Group at her home on Wednesday evening. Two tables played with Mrs Clarence Castner winning high score and Mrs Glenn Moore taking low. The next gathering will be November 11 at Mrs Henrietta Borcher's home.

Helen Fogarty Clarence Castner Glenn Moore Henrietta Borcher

Birthday anniversaries celebrated at Frauendorfer home

Mr and Mrs Frank Frauendor fer entertained Sunday for the birthday anniversaries of their daughter Mrs Gordon Niemeller and her son Bobbie. Noon dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Lawrence Brachtenbach and Corinne. Evening guests were Mr and Mrs Ed Luekens and Mr and Mrs Irvin Reigger TM and daughter.

Frank Frauendorfer Gordon Niemeller Bobbie Lawrence Brachtenbach Corinne Ed Luekens Irvin Reigger War

Lodgepole WSCS Delegates Attend District Seminar

Nine Lodgepole WSCS members attended a district seminar in Big Springs last week. Delegates listed include Mrs. Roy Bond and Mrs. Ruth Warner among others. They received instruction on year long study topics and heard skits from the Lincoln School of Missions presenters. Reports are due at the WSCS general meeting on Oct. 15.

Lodgepole WSCS Big Springs Roy Bond Ruth Warner Jennie Smith Helen Sterling Vera Isley Helen Hernbloom Hazel Huff Bertha Bond Lucille Meyer USA Jeremiah School of Missions At Lincoln Marquardt Nebraska Edwin Murphy Kenneth Brown Lydia Gerhart

Mrs Robert Hawkins Honored At Shower

Mrs Robert Hawkins was honored Tuesday at a pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs Donald Gillham at her home. Twenty five ladies attended with gifts displayed on a pink and blue table featuring a pink stork and a crib. Prizes went to Mrs Leslie Ross Mrs Ramond Hawkins Mrs Ivan Gillham and Mrs Bernard Fuehrer. Lunch ended the afternoon.

Robert Hawkins Donald Gillham Claude Gillham Robert Carter Leslie Ross Ramond Hawkins Ivan Gillham Bernard Fuehrer

Just-A-Mere Newcomer's Bridge Club Meeting Recap

Score honors awarded to Mrs. Louis Miller Mrs. George Kolzow and Mrs. Stanley Haga at the Just-A-Mere Newcomer's Bridge Club meeting held Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. A. E. Atkins. Helen Anderson attended as a guest. Next meeting set for October 26 at Mrs. Arnold Westerhoff's home.

Louis Miller George Kolzow Stanley Haga Just-A-Mere Newcomer's Bridge Club A. E. Atkins Helen Anderson Arnold Westerhoff

Miss Phillips Weds Paul Brauer at Holy Trinity Lutheran

Miss Connie Phillips daughter of Mr and Mrs Vincent Phillips of SOD wed Paul Brauer son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Brauer at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church South Divide. Rev Donald Behrens presided Oct 9 with immediate family present. Attendant Olinda Brauer played The Bridal Chorus and Darla Jackson helped with the reception. The couple to reside in Sidney after a trip to eastern Nebraska.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church South Divide Connie Phillips Vincent J. Phillips Sod Paul Brauer Theodore Brauer Brauer Donald Behrens Olinda Brauer Miss Phillips Sidney Sidney High School

Dennis Underdown Celebrates Eighth Birthday

Dennis Underdown son of Mr and Mrs John Underdown entertained eight boys at his home last week for his eighth birthday on October 8. The Hallowe en theme appeared in decorations and menu with a picnic lunch served to guests.

Dennis John Underdown

Jaycee Jills Sponsor Bake Sale October 24

The Jaycee Jills announce a bake sale to raise funds. The sale starts at 9 a.m. on October 24 at O. P. Skaggs. Mrs. Frank Mattoon is appointed state reporter at the regular meeting held Tuesday night at the Country Club. A short meeting followed the luncheon. Plans to attend the State Convention in Lin- are noted.

Jaycee Jills O. P. Skaggs Frank Mattoon Country Club Lin

Jaycee drive boosts membership and pledges state project

On Nov 6 7 8 a membership drive added 20 new members. Mrs Charles Willey led the winning team while the losing side buys refreshments. A state wide money making project for the Jaycee Jills will collect recipes to print a book with proceeds shared by state and local chapters. Girl Scout interest was shown with Mrs A D Flood volunteering to lead. Entertainment included bridge canasta and pinochle with prizes awarded to Mrs Neil Hughes Mrs Kenneth Phelps Jr and Mrs E R Jimerson.

Charles ‘Willey Girly Scout A. D. Flood Neil Hughes Kenneth Phelps Jr E. R. Jimerson

Coming Events Next Week At Local Clubs

Friday evening event at 8 p m hosted by Mrs Clarence Couch with Miss Mildred Springer as co host Tuesday Beta Sigma Phi Alpha Nu Chapter hosts a Dinner Dance at the Country Club at 7 p m

CWF Evening Guild Clarence Couch Mildred Springer Alpha Nu Beta Sigma Phi Country Club

Schlumber-Janes Club Entertained At Colerick Home

Schlumber-Janes club was entertained Wednesday night at Mrs. Lyle Colerick home with Mrs. D J Scharrel as co hostess. The evening featured Court Whip with prize going to Mrs Ray Grimm. Next regular meeting set for November 4 with Mrs Al Phares.

Lyle Colerick D. J. Scharrel Ray Grimm al Phares

Also Mentioned on This Page

Canasta Club Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cruise Mrs. Howerter Rebvekahs Lodgepole Auxiliary Lions’ Club Mary Hornicek Mary Tesar Maude Glassburn Helen Minshall Mrs. Gates Mrs. Ahrens Mrs. Johnson Handy Fixers Club Mrs. McKay Joie Mrs. Fogarty Newcomer’s Bridge Club Valley View Post Office Stanley Pearson Lodgepole Wscs Mr. Brauer Dennis Underdown Christ Episcopal Church City Auditorium Telegraph Aong Cynthia Hornbeck Glen Hornbeck Alvin North Greenlees Youngstown Kitchen Page & Hill C. A. Story Agency, Inc Illinois
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