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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1976

Page

9

Church outlines farm program in Crete address

Senator Frank Church accused the Ford administration of trapping farmers with failed policy and promised a comprehensive plan to stabilize prices. He planned to unveil his agriculture program at Doane College Crete and urged Ford to sell wheat to Arab nations instead of weapons as the nation serves as the world breadbasket.

Omaha UPI Frank Church Ford Administration Church Nebraska Doane College Crete Doane Ford America Senate Select Committee On Intelligence Activities Georgia Jimmy Carter White House Carter Lincoln South Omaha

Scotus High student named Elks Teenager of the Month

Scotus High student Diane VanLent was chosen as April Teenager of the Month by Elks Lodge 1195. She serves on student council pep club annual staff and senior class secretary and plans to major in nursing. The Van Lents will attend an Elks Club buffet. An Easter sunrise service April 18 at Columbus Ag Park features a youth choir and missions offering.

Diane VanLent William VanLent Elks Lodge Diane Scotus High Scotus Senior High Elks van Lents Elks Club Columbus Ag Immanuel and Peace Liberan of Columbus World Missions Peace and Immanuel

Leigh Bicentennial plans explained at Optimist Club

Leigh plans include a May 15 cybernetics kickoff with a Leigh High School Stage Band concert. Fourth of July fireworks and a Commercial Club event. Firemen sponsor water fights on several Saturdays. A Whisker Club steering committee chaired by Carroll is formed. A tricycle race and Diamond Jubilee pictures are planned with bleachers around the elevator screen. Spring cleanup tentatively set after daylight saving begins.

LEIGH Chuck Folken Optimist Club Leigh High School Leigh Firemen Optimist Carroll Whisker Club Jerome Herink Charles M Roger Littelman Frank Reichmuth

Hiller Family Hosts Visitors and Local Events

Bellwood welcomes Mr and Mrs Carl Kester of California visiting with the Hiller family and relatives. Robert Adams returns home from weeks in Arizona after attending the 50th wedding anniversary of Leo and Janicek. Marion Loveless hospitalized in Omaha at St Joseph Hospital after surgery.

Bellwood Carl Kester California Tony Hiller Robert Adams Arizona Leo Janicek Marion Tiny) Loveless St. Joseph Hospital Omaha

Insurance scam or murder mystery grips Chicago river case

Police question a possible insurance fraud case after a body found in the Chicago River was initially identified as Estel Blevins by his brother in law. FBI fingerprinting later identified the deceased as Joseph Tallarico, a retired Navy diver, raising doubts about the false identification and motives behind any planned insurance collection.

Sharon Rutenberg Chicago UPI Estel Blevins Chicago River William Hamilton Jackson Mich Blevins FBI Washington Joseph Tallarico Merrill Oo Pierce Fenner Stthis Joseph DiLeonardi Hamilton DiLeonardi Tallarico Joy Cook County Andrew Toman

Silver Creek Club Holds Small Thursday Meeting

Silver Creek Country Club met Thursday at Mrs. Ed Mauerer’s home with 10 members and one visitor. Roll call was a thought for the day. Mrs. John Oppliger spoke on home food storage. Next meeting with Mrs. Ray Hebda. Other attendees listed from St. Paul and Clarks.

Silver Creek Ed Mauerer John Oppliger Ray Hebda George Damme National School Board Laurits Berg Gladys Throop St. Paul Frank Schuldt Clarks Merle Schott Susan Dee Hastings Omaha

$2 bill returns to circulation on Jefferson birthday

Washington officials reintroduce the $2 bill on Thomas Jeffersons birthday hoping for public uptake during the Bicentennial year. The new note will be worth about $1.15 in value versus the 1966 version, a Treasury spokesman said.

Washington UPI Thomas Jefferson Treasury Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Fullerton selects Greg Shotkoski as 1976 Boys State representative

Greg Shotkoski a junior at Fullerton High School was chosen as the 1976 Boys State representative by American Legion Post 151. He is an honor student and holds multiple leadership roles while participating in football basketball track and activities at St. Peter Church.

Fullerton Greg Shotkoski Leonard J. Shotkoski American Legion Post Shotkoski Fullerton High School St. Peter Catholic Church Ken Wetovick A. L. Wetovick

McBride Chosen for Girls State from Belgrade Area

Belgrade area selects Cedar Rapids High School junior Beverly McBride as Girls State representative chosen by the Rathbun-Fehrs American Legion Auxiliary. Alternate is Neva Goelz daughter of Larry Goelz and Mr. and Mrs. William McBride.

Belgrade Beverly McBride Rathbun-Fehrs American Legion Auxiliary of McBride Cedar Rapids High School William McBride Neva Goelz Larry Goelz

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