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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1977
Page
3
Nebraska's economy showed only minor shifts from November to December in the latest Business in Nebraska report. The price adjusted index slipped slightly from 135.5 in November to 135.2 in December, though the dollar volume of activity rose and reached new highs.
Norwegian histories discussed at the Sioux Vikings 494 meeting with slides by ALBION Josea Cariola. Local family histories and Norwegian festival plans in Newman Grove featured, with refreshments served by Clarence Hendrickson and Vernon Glade. In Las Vegas David Cassidy and Kay Lenz wed in a brief ceremony. Nebraska economy shows December gains with construction leading, and retail sales up 10 percent for 1976.
Proficiency awards presented at the Lincoln FFA convention recognized members from multiple chapters. Valued purple winners earned 100 from the FFA Foundation while blues went to numerous students for dairy crop and livestock production, home and farmstead improvements, and related categories.
FBI statistics show some crime types fell while hostage taking rises as innocent bystanders become targets in various crimes. The piece speculates hostages could be used in bank embezzlements lobbyist payoffs outdoor rallies and ethics disputes, warning of a long hot summer for bystanders.
Klimes of Clarkson earned third in swine as Genoa Schuyler and Fullerton took top blue ribbons. Swine blues went to Klimes Asche Leigh Wetovick. Christensen Newman Grove Benes East Butler Nelson Genoa Svatora Schuyler. Beef purple to McIntyre Fullerton blue to Novacek Schuyler. Sheep purple Olson Genoa blue Jedlicka Blues dairy Swanson Genoa Meysenburg St Edward Fritzen Albion. Newman Grove second in tractor maintenance. Hanson second overall. Lakeview’s Mueller blue. Schuyler City and Newman Grove win soil and water blues with Don Johns purple and Greg Boggs blue.
The dice game Craps was introduced to America in New Orleans in 1813 by Bernard de Mandeville. It gained popularity among the Creole community, taking its name from the Creole nickname Johnny Crapaud.
Gov. J. James Exon told the Nebraska Young Democrats he may run for the 1978 U S Senate seat but has not decided. He noted potential Republican battles next year and said a public decision will come when final. Exon cited a strengthened two party state and mentions possible runs by Thone and Smith, while noting the Rocky Mountains extend across western North America.
Customer lists Estee Lauder makeup items including Fresh Air makeup base 02.0 8.75 Newport Beige Sunrise Beige Tint Morning Glow Cream Eyeshadow Blue Haze Fresh Water Green Mascara Raven Black Re Nutrio Lipstick Rose Carnation Youth-Dew Fragrance Eau de Parfum Bath Oil Body Satin Body Oil and various Fragrances. Includes order terms for Nebraska Iowa addresses Brandeis Brandeis 13th St and 26th Ave Columbus Nebraska 6860 Mail orders with 1.00 postage. Call 1-800 numbers for Neb/Iowa. Include 1.00 postage and handling and Nebraska sales tax.
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