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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1977
Page
2
UPI reports mixed livestock futures with hogs weaker into Thursday while cattle show firmness in high grades. No 1-3 200-240 lb hogs 36.00-36.50. 300-100 lb cattle prime steers 37.65-37.75, heifers 36.75-37.00. cows 26.00-27.50. Sheep steady with lambs 52.00 for 100-105 lb sheared. Wednesday’s estimates list 4,000 cattle and hogs, 200 sheep.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange shows live cattle hogs and frozen pork bellies with several contracts posting openings and last sale figures. Prices traverse Apr Jun Aug and Oct for cattle and May Jul Aug for pork bellies with daily volume noted. Local publication details subscriptions and delivery terms in Columbus Nebraska.
New York based stock market data lists a wide array of company performances with percentages indicating gains and losses. Major firms including IBM Pfizer and Shell Oil appear with varied movement while overall indices show minor changes.
Telegram missing from a report asks readers to call 64 2741 between 6 and 6 30 p m on Saturdays 8 to 9 a m to provide information. No further context or names are given in the fragment.
Local listing notes prices for ER MILL MILLS at $64 to $4254 with subject changes indicated. No further context provided.
A Community Good Friday Service will be held April 8 from 1 to 3 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church Newman Grove. Participating churches include Salem Zion Newman Grove Looking Glass Rosehill Evangelical Free Nazarene Shell Creek Shell Creek and host Trinity Lutheran. special music will be provided and proceeds support the American Bible Society. Postmaster change in Belgrade: Lawrence E. Wozniak of Fullerton will serve as officer in charge after the death of John Ahlers Jr.
The Nebraska Unicameral voted 28 to 2 to urge favorable federal action on the Norden Dam project in northeast Nebraska. A Tuesday congressional hearing will discuss irrigating 77 000 acres with an estimated total cost over 167 million dollars, and 8 million sought for fiscal 1978. Supporters say surface storage would restore groundwater and boost the economy and recreation, while critics questioned cost estimates.
The Federal Energy Administration estimates winter heating costs at 4.3 to 7.8 billion dollars due to bitter weather. FEA chief John O’Leary urged a national climate study program during a Senate hearing to guide future energy policy as cold conditions could spike costs to over 10 billion if extended.
Nebraska crops report shows winter wheat turning green across the state with mostly fair condition led by south central counties rated good. Moisture last week aided field work but wind erosion occurred in some areas while topsoil moisture improved. Subsoil moisture remained short in most counties. Spring oats and barley planting started statewide with over 25 percent seeded by last Saturday.
Schuyler Nebraska reports a busy weekend for accidents investigated by the Colfax County Sheriff's Department. An auto driven by Eugene Robertson struck a cow near Schuyler causing $1400 damage and the cow loss valued at $300. A semi trailer jackknifed west of Richland causing $4000 damage. A car driven by Thomas Tichota ran into a ditch east of Howells with $250 damage. No injuries reported. In Lincoln, UPI reports Nebraska Motor Vehicles Director R James Person will speak at the Nebraska Motor Carriers Association convention in Grand Island April 14-15.
Donna Hoffman a Rising City High School junior was chosen state vice president of Future Business Leaders of America at the Omaha convention for 1977 78. Twenty one Rising City FBLA members attended with sponsors Warren Barnell and Debra Kreiensieck.
Leigh Nebraska FFA chapter earned top state honors at the 49th annual convention in Lincoln. Awards included Building Our American Communities for conservation work at a 35 acre wildlife refuge and Bicentennial planning efforts. Joel Loseke received multiple recognitions and a Union Pacific scholarship.
The Pontiac botulism outbreak reached 39 cases with four new victims including a critical patient. Victims ate hot sauce made from improperly canned peppers at a local Mexican restaurant. An injunction preserves 147 jars of peppers as health officials trace exposure.
Thirty eight Schuyler High School students earned A honor roll honors. Seniors include Craig Svoboda Eileen Vrba Carolyn Cada Lorene Faltys Mary Beth Hahn Kathy Kluck Kay Kucera Kathy Macholan Virginia Valish Roberta Vrba John Costello Brian Kruger Barb Oltmer Karen Swanson. Juniors listed Sally Ehlers Mike Grier Marge Scheuneman Eileen Bergt Kim Egr Holly Hanson Sharon Kracl Tami Kroeger Don Mueller Frank Theisen Randy Esterling Bill Egr. Sophomores Diane DeBower Elaine Valish Marie Boehme Linda Davis Elizabeth Heavican. Freshmen Curt Benesch Sandra Evert Candace Parr Jeannie Sachs Barb Seckman Jerry Tuma.
The Easter event hosted by the Community Club with Civic Club and Leigh businessmen aid drew many youngsters who won eggs redeemable for cash. Winners include Cathy Liermann Heather Loseke Melanie Botsch Sue Inselman Carla Hillen Mark Imholte Doug Eisenmann Debbie Gall Sherri Boning John Stodola Spencer Logeman Lori Stodola Craig Olson James Kudina Jay Machmueller Rita Loseke Terry Kudera Lisa Callies Jan Bruhn Craig Pinkley Kip Held Cara Liermann Roger Engelbart Pat Olson. Assistants listed were Alvin Eggers Mrs Calvin Fuhr Mrs Terry Loseke Mrs Rick Loseke Mrs Jon Botsch and the junior high band.
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