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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1976
Page
2
The piece reflects on aging Americans embracing easier living while honoring past sweat of the brow values. It contrasts the 8-to-6 workdays for older generations with newer, leisure-friendly attitudes, noting pride in hard work and cautioning against nostalgia for relentless drudgery. It cites postures of thrift, invention, and shifts in daily life.
Silver Creek notes describe Mrs. E E Burritt hosting her bridge club with wins by Mrs. Merle Schott and Mrs. Myrtle White while guests from Osceola and California join local members. Additional items cover quilting by United Methodist Women, visits by relatives, and reflections on aging generations and social programs.
The sea otter’s exceptionally fine thick fur traps air, forming a water repellent layer that allows extended swimming sessions without soaking the skin. This adaptation aids insulation and buoyancy in cold coastal waters.
Nobel laureate Andrei Sakharov said his wife was shoved bruised and ejected from a dissident gathering in Moscow. He reported the incident on Friday describing the clash as a political provocation against the reform movement.
The Platte County Court Friday arraigned and sentenced several defendants. Notable items include LuAnn Abraham pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated with a presentence investigation, and Marshal Mikkelson receiving a 17 day jail term with credit and a six month suspended license. Trials set for May 6 10 and 11 for various defendants, plus traffic and other offenses. A separate note cites Sakharov and Djemiliev trials in Siberia with allegations of police beating and harsh sentences, prompting international protest and remarks on Soviet political trials.
More than 80 children attended the annual Easter egg hunt Saturday afternoon in Rising City Park. Special prizes were won by Peharney, Jiventie Arat, Danielle Martens, Lori and Kristie Smith, Will Armagast, Guy Pieters, Laurie Braasch, Bud Armagast, Jesse Neujahr, Jeff Gillett, and Cathy Topil. The event was sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce with decorating donated for prizes.
Sealed firm bids will be received by the City Clerk Treasurer of Columbus Nebraska until 2:00 PM on April 20 1976 for six months supply of Ethyl and Regular Gasoline and No 2 Diesel Fuel as separate items to be delivered as directed by the City Engineer or Street Commissioner. The city may reject any or all bids and waive technicalities. Dated April 7 1976.
Multiple notice items list probate actions in Platte County Nebraska. Claims deadlines set for July 26 1976 with hearings July 27 1976 and petitions for administrator appointments including Ruth E Moody estate with hearing April 27 1976. Official seals and county judge signatures appear.
Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk Treasurer Columbus Nebraska until 2:00 PM on April 20 1976 for one year supply of 5000 cubic yards of Class A road gravel per Nebraska specs. Delivery to streets or stockpile by city engineer. Alternate bid price per cubic yard loaded at pit within ten miles. City may waive technicalities and reject all bids. Dated April 7 1976. City Clerk Leo A Boettche Treasure 4:10 17
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