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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1969
Page
7
Mrs. Allen McGee, Telegraph society editor, welcomed a new baby girl born Thursday at 11 17 a.m. The weight is 5 pounds 14 ounces. She has a brother Troy, 5, and sister Tamlyn Alice, 4. Staff member John Colone fills in on society duties during this absence.
Mr and Mrs Leo Goreman of Sidney announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn Ann to Ronald Kisicki son of Mr and Mrs Louie Kisicki of Cheyenne The bride elect is a 1964 graduate of Sidney St Patrick’s Academy and attended Chadron State College She works for Mountain Bell in Cheyenne Kisicki is a St Mary’s High School and Chadron State College graduate now with Wyoming Highway Department Planning and Research Division A November 29 wedding is planned
Boy Scouts of Troop 89 met October 27 1969 at Odd Fellows Hall for a Flag Ceremony and a hike prep lesson led by Delbert Davison. A rope tying contest followed between patrols. Also noted is a Saturday outing to the Air Force vs CSU game in Colorado Springs with visits to the chapel field house and planetarium.
Mrs Earl Yarnell of Gillette Wyoming announces the engagement of her daughter Earlene Louise Yarnell to Robert Johnson son of Gerald Johnson of Lincoln. A January 18 wedding is planned. Earlene is a 1967 Sidney High School graduate employed at the Cameo House of Beauty. Fiance works for Sidney Conservation Contractors.
Jane Schlaman of Route 1 Sidney Kansas is named in Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities from Marymount College Salina. A junior physical education major and student council representative she captained the championship volleyball team and earned two Outstanding Physical Education Major awards. She is active in religious affairs CCD house board MC Echo and the Physical Education Club.
Lucy Schanefelt now resides at 548 Beverly Drive after leaving Pampa Texas. Ronald Zwelling and family, formerly North Platte residents, live at 1300 11th Avenue with their three daughters and a 12 year old son. Ira Elnore and wife from Shreveport Louisiana live at 1624 16th. Eugene David, Torrington Wyoming pharmacist at Memorial Hospital, has moved to 2653 Verde Lane. Regis College students Larry Clinton and Virgil Knackstedt will visit from Denver with their parents.
Miss Cheryl Rae McHenry and Kenneth Eugene Hassler married at Christ Episcopal Church in Sidney with 150 guests. The ceremony featured white spider mums and candles, a velvet Empire gown, burgundy velvet gowns for attendants, and a three tier cake. The couple, both Nebraskan alumni, reside in Virginia Beach where the groom serves in the U S Navy.
Miss Rosellen Deaver daughter of Mr and Mrs James Deaver was elected Secretary of the History Club at Kearney State College The club includes history majors and minors Miss Deaver a sophomore majoring in history Also announced as pledges this week by six fraternities and sororities at Chadron State College are Coleen Gorman Rose Hochman Alpha Omicron Pi Gail Bosley Chi Omega Dennis Berry and Randy Rohde Phi Sigma Epsilon Gregg Merrick Robert Ladine Sigma Tau Gamma Richard Holechek Theta Chi Epsilon.
The notice lists admitted and dismissed individuals by town including Sidney Gurley Chadron and Kimball. Births record three newborns: an 8 pound 2.5 ounce boy to Bruce and wife. a 7 pound 12 ounce boy to Richard and wife. a 5 pound 14 ounce girl to Allen and wife.
The Sidney Kiwanis Club requested names of local men serving in Vietnam at a Monday night meeting in the Yendis Cafe. To have a service member receive a Kiwanis Christmas package, notify Ralph Welch. The group had 35 members and one guest, Lloyd Burns of Sioux City, Iowa. Don Born reported progress on apple sales and Glen Houtz led a board meeting after dinner.
Circle 1 of Lodgepole United Methodist Church met Thursday afternoon October 23 with theme The Search for Development and International Justice Mrs Paul Smith led devotions Mrs Russell Olson gave devotions Nine members attended Roll call reflected Autumn verse Week of Prayer and Self Denial observed October 25 31 Envelopes not turned in to be brought to next meeting November 6 general session at 1230 pm then attend Tasting Tea at First United Methodist Church Sidney Hostess Mrs Harold Hernbloom assisted by Mrs Millard Queen November 20 meeting will feature Thanksgiving roll call notes
Mrs Herbert Rabe hosted the Goal Gamers extension club gathering Tuesday with Mrs Alfred Jung presiding. The club voted a $5 Youth Camp contribution and announced future demonstrations by Mrs Jung on Pandora boxes at the Handicraft Workshop November 7. Lessons on wigs by Mrs Lester Lurber used slides tracing hair pieces from 17th century to now. New members Mrs James Weitzel and Mrs Roger Plantz welcomed. Mrs George Young to entertain on November 25. Rabe to lead Furniture Care lesson at next meeting.
Mrs Randy Reane was honored at a pink and blue stork shower Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs Morris Jessen. Hostesses included Mrs Ray Jessen and Mrs Cecil Hume. Twenty six guests enjoyed visiting and games with gifts displayed on a stork themed table centerpiece.
A terse prompt invites readers to report hosting visitors by calling a listed number 254 2429. The note is brief with no context about location or purpose.
The Rev and Mrs Bruce Lakamp announce the birth of a son Mark Allen on Oct 29 at 7 58 pm weighing 8 pounds 2 1/2 ounces Grandparents include Clarence Lakamp Cha pin Dr Cary Strang Munayville and Gale Lee Lingenfelter Richard Ling enfelter Sidney Bas sett Nebr Great grandparents are Edwin Miller Rose Longved Mildred Lingenfelter and Orville Varguson
Troop 50 led by Susan Van Natter began Christmas gift efforts for mothers. Connie Custer supplied treats for the week as the girls were chosen for treasure and cleanup tasks. Cherry Wriston served as reporter.
A packed week of local activities lists multiple clubs meets and social events. VFW and Auxiliary Buddy Poppy Sale at St. Martha's Parish House on Saturday morning. Alpha Iota Epsilon Sigma Alpha meet Sunday at Bushnell. Cheyenne County Historical Association gathers Monday evening at the Chamber Building museum. Sidney Nurses' Association meets Tuesday with Dr. L.S. O Holloran speaking at Wheat Belt Public Power District Building. Porter McGuver Post 610 VFW holds a special meeting Tuesday at the Legion Club. AAWA meets Wednesday with Mrs. Merna Meier of Peetz. Back-to-School Night at Sidney Junior High. North Ward Jitney Supper Thursday at the Senior High Cafeteria. Lodge Pole Valley Barracks 2448 VFW Ladies Auxiliary regular meeting at Legion Club. Home Extension Handicraft Workshop Tuesday. Fall Ritual of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Saturday. Past Matrons Club meeting Monday with co-hostesses.
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