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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1975

Page

3

Statistics course offered at Nebraska Western College

Registered nurses working toward a bachelor degree may take Elementary Statistics at Nebraska Western College beginning Monday from 7 to 10 pm in room C-1. The schedule for subsequent classes will be announced. Chadron State College Extension Division offers the course, and students earning the course will receive three semester credits.

Nebraska Western College Chadron State College Extension Division

Canadian slides shown to Lions Club members

Sidney Lions members viewed a color slide narration titled Fishing in Canadian Waters Near the Arctic Circle at their noon meeting at the Chateau. Glenn Draper presented a week long trip to Reindeer Lake Trout Camp in the Northern Canada tundra, with Robert Balfour assisting. Lions ticket sales for Oktoberfest were organized for Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce. Elmer Weber announced a Sidney Lions board meeting September 12 at noon at the Chateau.

Sidney Lions Arctic Circle Chateau Glenn Draper Reindeer Lake Canada Robert Balfour Lions Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce Oftoberlcgts Elmer Weber Sidney Lions Board of Directors

Spencer announces ACT testing schedule for Sidney High

Spencer announces the 1975 76 ACT testing plan at Sidney High School with five test dates including Oct 18 and Dec 13 and Apr 10 1976 Feb 14 and Jun 12 1976 registration windows are listed and the program includes a two part home questionnaire and reports to students counselors and colleges ACT fees are noted and the program is used by about one million students and 2400 colleges.

Sidney High School Sidney Ralph Spencer Guidance

First Continental Congress Holds Open Philadelphia Meeting

In Philadelphia delegates from all colonies convened the first Continental Congress in 1774 to discuss unified actions against British policies. The assembly aimed to coordinate colonial responses and present a common stance.

Philadelphia Continental Congress

Family reunion at Mrs McWilliams home with large attendance

The McWilliams family gathered for a weekend carry-in dinner at Mrs Earl McWilliams’s home. Attendees included Jon and Sharon McWilliams, Cynthia Sanders, Jonathan Morris, Caroline Hardin, and many relatives from Denver, Okinawa, Sidney, Lawrence, and Denver. Several guests and pledges were noted, including UNL sorority pledges and Dartmouth alumni, with visits from relatives in Utah, Iowa, and Texas.

Earl McWilliams Jon McWilliams Sharon Morton Washington, D.C Cynthia Royce Sanders Jonathan Morris Caroline Hardin Denver Cole Merritt Scott Beth Cindy Brian Todd Jacqueline Okinawa Walter B Morris Bruce M McWilliams Donna E McWilliams Dionne McWilliams Audrey Carol

4-H Members Earn Ribbons at Nebraska State Fair

Nebraska State Fair awards go to area youths with purple and blue ribbons. Steve From of Lodgepole wins 10th place in Horse Showmanship with a purple ribbon. Laurie Herboldsheimer of Potter earns a purple in Special Costume. Monica Cave of Chappell takes a blue in Home Living demonstration. Several others receive red or white ribbons in various categories including dress, pant suit, jacket and slacks, and Home Living.

Julie Schmunk Gering Brenda Jespersen Hemingford Laurie Herboldsheimer Potter Steve From Lodgepole Monica Cave Chappell Diane Dress

Eagles Lodge Opens Auxiliary Charter for Women Joining

The Fraternal Order of Eagles announces the Auxiliary Charter is open for women who meet requirements. Signups end Saturday. instating occurs Sunday at 1 pm with Eagle and Auxiliary officer installations, followed by a buffet and dance with music by Bill and Dale.

Order of Eagles Eagle Bill and Dale

Rebekahs honor Mrs Reed on 92nd birthday at lodge event

The Sidney Rebekah Lodge met in regular session with Violet Minshall presiding. Lora Read received flowers from the Lodge for her 92nd birthday. A large audience attended degree practice. The Degree Captain presented an article on Women of the Bible. Social hour and lunch followed served by Laura Fish and Laura Rudd.

Sidney Rebekah Lodge Violet Minshall Noble Grand Lora Read Laura Fish Laura Rudd

Bicentennial Seniors scholarship program launched nationwide

The National Association of Secondary School Principals launches the Bicentennial Seniors program offering a $250000 scholarship fund for Class of 1976 graduates. One national winner gets 10000 dollars, 102 state winners receive 1000 dollars, with trips to Williamsburg January 16 to 19 for seminars.

National Association of Secondary School Principals District of Columbia Williamsburg America America Today CBS Television Network

Sidney youths earn diplomas through GED program

Graduation exercises were held August 26 at the East Ward School Auditorium for the Sidney Adult Basic Education class. Father Frank Hoelck of St. Patrick's Church gave the invocation and the benediction. Elizabeth Young, president of the Sidney Board of Education, congratulated the group and urged continued learning. Jean Rankin, supervisor of the program, noted the achievement.

East Ward Sidney Frank. Hoelck St. Patrick’s Church Elizabeth Young Sidney Board of Education Jean Rankin

Bridge marathon planned to aid ARC seeks coordinators

Community members are invited to join a bridge marathon to raise funds for the Association for Retarded Citizens. Contact Jane Rauner Rose McKay or Diane Merritt before week’s end for details in Sidney. In Sidney High School GED ceremony graduates received diplomas at a reception hosted by current students and teachers.

Association For Retarded Citizens Jane Rauner Rose McKay Diane Merritt Sidney Sidney High School Hazel Darnell Shelia Deal Maureen Goen Raymond Jallen Timothy Janny Barbara Johnson Robert R. Makey Nelson Melvin Priscilla Nightengale Charles Pennell Geraldine Phelps Nanette Policky Rose Policky Dianne Steffens Stana Sue Steen Frances Taylor Dwight Tritt Peggy Ann Tritt Sandra Wallace Betty Wilson Randall Wilson Sylvia Worst

Minuteman Activities Conference Plans 1975-76 Schedule

The conference at Dix outlines activities for the 1975-76 school year with events at listed times and locations. Volleyball tournament Oct 28 29 Lyman. Chorus Clinic Nov 25 Lodgepole. Boys Basketball Jan 19-24 Harrisburg. Dramatics Drama Jan 12 Sidney St Pat's. Girls Jan 2-5 Dix. Band Clinic Feb 11 Dalton. Dramatics Speech Mar 9 Sidney St Pat's. Music Contest Mar 23 Potter. Track Meet Apr 21 Dix.

Minuteman Activities Conference Dix Lyman Lodgepole Harrisburg Sidney St Pat's Dalton Sidney St Pat’s Potter

Lodgepole Calendar Highlights September Events

September events include volleyball at Dix and Oshkosh, football at Sunflower and Dix, junior high football at Potter, and matches at St. Pat’s and Chappell. National Assembly Program and science sessions are scheduled, with event times around 12 20 pm across multiple dates in September.

Dix National Assembly Sunflower Chappell Lyman Potter Oshkosh St. Pat’s

Goal Gainers Extension Club Hosts Dessert Luncheon

The Goal Gainers Extension Club met Tuesday at Mrs Herb Statler's home for a 1 pm dessert luncheon. Guest Mrs Louis Grage of Rapid City SD, a former member, attended. Members voted to donate cash to Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Mrs Irvin Ehlers presented the lesson Sod House Kitchens detailing recipes from sod house homemakers.

Goal Gainers Extension Club Herb Statler Louis Grage Rapid City Memorial Hospital Irvin Ehlers

School Lunch Menu Week Highlights

Tuesday hot dogs on coney buns with condiments and buttered green beans accompanies chocolate cake and milk. Wednesday features baked meat loaf mashed potatoes and sliced fruit with hot rolls and milk. Thursday offers beef stew vegetables potatoes and corn bread with honey butter and milk. Friday provides fish fillets with sides and chocolate pudding plus milk. Monday serves sloppy Joes steam corn french fries cake and milk.

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