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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1973
Page
4
A reminiscence recalls a Harvard pediatrician endorsing pots and pans as beneficial play for children. Families used kitchen utensils during shortages in World War II era, sharing kettles and roasters for learning and entertainment, views expressed with humor and gratitude.
Mrs R J Pedersen of Sidney announces Kay Ellen Pedersen to William Ough son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Ough of Wauneta. Kay Ellen works in Lincoln at Metro Mail Advertising. William is a 1972 UNL graduate in Natural Resources and is stationed with the U S Navy in Norfolk Virginia. A March wedding is planned.
Lodgepole community notes list August visits to residents including Mrs Grace Eddy Dalton Mrs Mary Arxiersen Mrs Flo Geller and Mrs Lillie Osborn plus visitors Ruth Morgan Gurley Lois Stewart and families. Clergy Rev Gary Abke Rev Ira Cochran led services with multiple local calls and social visits.
Growers in Sidney report large tomatoes from seeds shared years ago by a Sidney neighbor. The heirloom plants produced 11 to 13 inch fruit and a heavy yield, earning the moniker wedding tomatoes. Local residents noted visits and church activities during the period.
Rep. Charles Thone indicated that if campaigns in seven cities succeed the service plans to buy an additional 15.3 million dollars worth of native advertising this fiscal year.
The Nebraska Panhandle Community Action Agency board met at the Bayard field office to discuss board elections in Cheyenne and Devel Counties set for October or November, reappointment of three private interest members, and funding reviews for Senior Citizen Transportation proposals in Scotts Bluff and Kimball counties. The group also heard about a potential elderly nutrition program, Cheyenne County Day Camp success, and reviewed agency personnel policies with a next meeting planned for Gering on November 1.
West central Nebraska Lutheran congregations again run a clothing drive for Lutheran World Relief. Last year the area collected over 10000 pounds. This year seeks children’s clothing blankets and men’s work wear plus soap. Drop at churches by October 21.
The UPWA held a noon luncheon in Westminister Hall with 30 members. Wanda Bush presided, reports on missions and goal giving were presented by Mabel Nielsen and Lois Stewart, and devotions and program remarks by Emerson Ransom and Jack Stewart announced a rummage and bake sale for October 10 through 12.
Mr and Mrs Roy Carter of Denver registered at the triennial event in Lodgepole. L E Lydiatt, retired superintendent, presided at the grade school lobby. Mrs Carter formerly taught at Lodgepole High. More than 300 graduates registered and the class of 1915 was the earliest to sign in.
Eve Reff joins the Nebraska Panhandle Community Action Agency as Outreach worker in the Sidney Field Office. A Lincoln native and University of Nebraska graduate, she previously led the Kimball Senior Citizens Center and Head Start programs in Kimball and Cheyenne Counties, with prior Girl Scouts and teaching roles in multiple Nebraska cities.
Mrs. Kathleen Hecht led Sidney Branch of the American Association of University Women in a talk on Woman Searching For Self at a Wednesday gathering. Twenty-five members and guests enjoyed a patio supper at Wayne Walker’s home with a Hawaiian motif and yearbook themed table decor.
A report notes the Grand Canyon in Arizona measures at least 280 miles in length. The size estimate cites its widely recognized natural feature spanning across northern Arizona.
Officers were installed at the Seventeen Club fall meeting at Julie Johnston’s home. Julie Johnston is president, Cyndi Earnhardt vice president, Peggy O’Halloran secretary, Pam Christy treasurer, Julie Edwards historian, Lila Willis courtesy, Regina Dimick point recorder. A slumber party and traveling supper are planned for Sept. 29. The next meeting will be in Lila Willis’s home.
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