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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1965
Page
9
Mrs. Ralph Welch is a patient in DePaul Hospital in Cheyenne after surgery Wednesday to remove a ruptured disc. She is recuperating and to be hospitalized at least another week. room 334.
Mr and Mrs J D Olinger announce the engagement of their daughter Jean to Richard Taylor son of Dr and Mrs George Taylor The couple plans no wedding date Miss Olinger attends the School of Commerce Lincoln Nebraska and is a Sidney High School graduate Richard Taylor is a junior at the University of Nebraska and also a Sidney High School graduate
The Fort Sidney Colonels announce a two night benefit show at the Senior High auditorium December 3 and 4 to raise funds for the Sidney High Band's California Rose Bowl appearance. Proceeds after minimal expenses go to the band. The program titled Fort Sidney Colonels In Review will feature seven past show numbers and likely additional solos and duets.
District 12 of the Nebraska Federated Garden Clubs joins the Sidney Garden Club and Helping Hand Garden Club to host the thirty first annual state convention in Sidney at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. The state flower show occurs Sunday Sept 26 at Elks Auditorium with the convention continuing Sept 27 and 28 at Fort Sidney.
The 1965 Dalton Fall Festival Queen and two attendants will be crowned Saturday night at the Dalton School auditorium. Fifteen candidates competed, with mail voting closed Thursday. Master of ceremonies Charles Geller will preside as contestants perform talents, followed by a coronation at 9 p.m. and a Legion Hall dance.
Mrs Weert Frerichs announced the cast for the Panhandle Players third and final 1965 season production Mary Mary. Cast includes Mary played by Mrs Judy Lopez Bob by Tony Simunaci Dirk by John Schmitt Oscar by Charles Ham Tiffany by Diana Woertendyka Rehearsals start Monday and the play runs three nights including a teachers convention night October 28 29 and 30.
The Providence chapter 108 Order of the Eastern Star held an initiation at the Masonic Temple in Sidney with 40 members present. Mrs. John Scholl presided as worthy matron and announced guests from Aloyah chapter 185 Alliance for Sept 21. The next meeting is Oct 13, a past matrons night, with social hour and refreshments.
The Sioux Army Depot Ladies Club met Wednesday at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel for a luncheon. Sixteen members and one guest attended. Mrs. Martha Corneil was present and Mrs. Ronald Flaig joined as a new member. Hostesses were Mrs. O J Hennie Mrs. Harold King and Mrs. William Stotler.
The Memorial Hospital census at 8 a.m. Friday lists 38 patients and three babies in the nursery. Admitted: Sidney Frank Leach Martha Roberts Jennifer Treinen Mrs. Lester Rufenacht Mrs. Elsie Carleton Gary Davis Mrs. Frank Knaub James Skrdlant Margaret Grigg Peetz Marie Maestas Lodgepole Mrs Vern Sprengel Potter Donald Erickson. Dismissed: Sidney Mamie Beyer Mable Price Erwin Schmidt Gary Davis Walter Daniels Cresencio Rocha James Skrdlant Mrs Henry Kieselhorst. Lodgepole A C Peterson Irene Thompson. Salem John Free. Births: a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bayne.
A letter promotes a two day workshop led by Drs. Evelyn and Sylvester Duvall on September 13 and 14. It urges parental attendance to improve communication with teenagers and to address fears hopes and questions about raising children. The Sidney Ministerial Association sponsors the event with local church support and praise for Sidney Telegraph coverage.
Mrs Bill Jallen presided over Gamma Tau chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha at her residence. They discussed donating to the hospital bazaar on Sept 17 and 18, aiding the United Fund canvass on Sept 23, and the district meeting in Sidney Oct 10 with Gamma Tau hosting. A social hour was planned at Mrs Don Born's home after the canvass.
Chadron State College sponsors an off campus course for Sidney teachers in modern mathematics Math 431. An organizational meeting and first class are set for Saturday Oct 9 at 9 30 a m in the Junior high school. Also included are birth notices for Todd Michael Bayne born Sept 7 in Greeley Colo weighing 6 lbs 8 oz with family in Sidney. Tony Dean Bayne born Sept 8 weighing 6 lb 4 1/2 oz with Sidney connections. and Richard Joseph Burke born Sept 7 in Memorial Hospital Sidney weighing 7 lbs 8 oz with extended family biographies.
The Sidney Business and Professional Women's Club plans a Monday 6:30 p m gathering at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. President Mrs Keith Simpson says members should attend or notify if absent. Dues payments will be collected for year book listings and members should bring unwrapped silent auction items with prices. Revenue supports a library book fund.
Community events listing showing Prairie Schooners square dancing at 8 p.m. Saturday September 11 and other activities. Altar Society rummage sale September 10–11 basement address 1244 King starting 8:30 a.m. Dance classes planned Sunday September 12 at 8 p.m. at the Armory. Various local meetings follow through October 2 district convention in Hemingford Nebraska.
The Elks Club hosts a steak feed and dance with Does and guests and a Does meeting at 8 p.m. at the lodge.
Cheyenne county 4-H members excel at the State Fair in Lincoln with top ten finishes in crops judging led by Dalton’s Steve Linton Gene Nelson and Sidney’s Keith Rollie Rexroth. Horse division saw Clover Leaf Drovers Steve Wright and Scott Fisher win ribbons in reining halter and other classes.
The Francis DeBrunner Unit 286 of Lodgepole American Legion Auxiliary meets September 14 in the Legion Hall. Plans include attending District 4 convention in Hemingford Neb on October 2. Mrs George Minshall will present Labor Day and Constitution Day programs. hostesses are Mrs Paul Smith and Mrs Olive Johnson. Committee serves Lions Club dinners September 13 and 27.
This is the first Cheyenne County centennial update for the Nebraska celebration. Volunteers credit local groups and individuals for booth setups, suggest replacing New York Cut steaks with Centennial steaks, and note support from the Sidney Chamber of Commerce and community figures. The piece outlines Nebraska centennial goals and promises a future board roster.
Jim Knicely departs for George Washington University to enroll as a freshman in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. Dave and Steve Hinrichs return to the University of Nebraska with plans for architecture and pharmacy courses respectively. JoAnn Nissen leaves for Kearney State College. Bob Jay pledges Chi Phi at Nebraska Lincoln as a freshman. Bill Eddy begins his second year at Nebraska in journalism. Pamela Hammond attends Kearney State College as a junior majoring in physical education. David Hutchison starts junior year at Colorado State University majoring in chemistry. Paul Hutchison departs for Northeastern Junior College to study agriculture. Robert Rybolt plans to enter Kemper Military Academy junior college as a freshman.
The Telegraph invites Sidney area students and residents to submit return plans for college bound or new freshmen. Provide summer activities, future colleges, and contact details by phone or mail to be included in the Back To College section.
Welcome notices announce Donald Mercer and his wife and two children have moved to 2652 Monte Vista from Galesburg. Mr Mercer is the new manager of the Chamber of Commerce.
Donald Ray Fate wed Susan Ann Hart in a candlelight ceremony at Broadway Methodist Church Kansas City Missouri with Dr Ross A Fulton officiating. The couple and families are listed with consent, attendants, and post ceremony reception details in a traditional society notice.
The Omaha Square Dance Callers Association sponsors the fifth annual Mid Central States Square Dance Convention at the Omaha Civic Auditorium on Sept. 25. The event features a Night Owl Dance, 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. workshops, a 7:00 p.m. main arena program, Hot Hash and Teen Age Halls, and Friday club dances. Contact Glenn Lapham for caller or dancer information. guest callers include Chuck McClure, Pappy Schroeder, Glenn Hinton, Jack Anderson, Harold Bausch, Keith Evans, and Paul Helmig.
Donald Duncan moves from Big Springs to 2344 Maple with wife and five children. The family includes three daughters aged 19 14 and 12 and a 10 year old son. Mr Duncan serves as area supervisor at the Huntsman gas plant in the region.
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