Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Columbus Telegram in Columbus, Nebraska

We have 2,691,858 pages in Nebraska

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1976

Page

3

Columbus Telegram Personal Notes and Academic Honors

A Columbus Telegram collection notes Mr and Mrs George Your Jr returning from a world cruise with their daughters in Florida. It lists Neb Wesleyan students elected to Omicron Delta Epsilon including Kenneth Kusik, and teachers college honors at a convocation. Easter weekend visitation by Laverna Duranski's family from multiple Nebraska cities is listed along with various local residents and relatives.

George Your Jr Fort Lauderdale Florida John R. Graham Manchester Tenn Cat M.A. Melville Montgomery Ala Nebraska Wesleyan University Omicron Delta Epsilon National Economicy Jexiprary Kenneth Kusik Schuyler

Easter Weekend Socials Highlight Omahan Relatives

Weekend visitors at the Norman Wennekamp home included Mr and Mrs John Curk and Christopher Leon Wennekamp and Karen Wennekamp of Omaha plus Jolene Brase accompanying. Easter dinners featured guests from Florence and Columbus families with extended relatives from surrounding communities. Mixed League opening and organizational meetings at Columbus Bowl planned for May with local and visiting members attending.

Norman

Hospital Admissions and Births in Schuyler and Columbus

The hospital report lists admissions at Vehlen Community Hospital in Columbus including Mrs. Leroy Schroeder Mrs. Laura Smith Ira Thompson Mrs. Wayne Wallsh Mrs. Earl Warnick Anita Witke and Mrs. Anton Telecky Carol Matthies Mrs. Charles Rozmarin Netty Payzant Schuyler and at Schuyler Memorial Hospital births for Jerome Cech Jr and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Alder Belinis Howells. Dismissals include Mrs. Gary Harkness and daughter Narold Mohellan Mea mlald Muhle Mra Irene Wehs Mrs Edward Pallas and son Mrs Steve Furfak and baby girl Mrs Janus Lovell Mrs Edward Dorezal Rogers Mrs Jerome Cech Jr and baby High Clarkson and more.

Vehlen Community Hospital Leroy Schroeder Laura Smith Ira’ Thompson Wayne Wallsh Earl Warnick Anita Witke All of Columbus Gary Harkness Narold Mohellan Meamlald Muhle Irene Wehs Edward Pallas

Charges Dismissed in Platte County Court Case

Two of three counts against Robert Davis of Columbus were dismissed on Monday. The third count was taken under advisement by Judge Gerald E. Rouse. Davis faced charges over an inoperative and unlicensed vehicle left on property inside city limits. Traffic fines and court costs were recorded for multiple offenders listed from Columbus and surrounding towns including speeding and other offenses with varied penalties.

Robert Davis Columbus Platte County Gerald E. Rouse Davis Joseph Nbracht Lindsay John Pillar Omaha Albert Mueller Grand Island Francis Thome Albion Gerald Pearson Lincoln Ray Cynova Randy Moore Irvin Brownell Rita Korgec Cynthia Stenger Thomas Douglas James Hill, Jr Michael ‘Alegeia Gothenburg Lieuticia Shaneyfelt Norfolk Nancy Scheffler Ceesten Mark Lucke Barbara Hil Denton Roger Jensen Kansas Rodney Webeer EB Shenshow Mildred Guenther Flandall Novotny Dui McCoal David Michell Joel Loseke Leigh Orvan Remmereid St. Edward Cary Shipley

Nebraska oil chief sees slight drop in state exploration

SIDNEY Neb UPI The Nebraska Oil and Gas Commission director Paul Roberts predicts a small decline in overall petroleum exploration activity in the state for the year The decline stems from February price controls lowering crude prices to 11 25 a barrel for new wells and 5 25 for oil from wells operating before September 1973 Roberts cited Hitchcock and Dundee counties as the expected focus of activity this year.

Sidney Neb UPI Nebraska Oil and Gas Commission Paul Roberts Commission Roberts Hitchcock Dundee

Aldrin subject of TV movie and Mental Health Day

The second man on the moon will have his life explored in a May 14 ABC TV movie titled Return to Earth. Cliff Robertson portrays Aldrin, detailing his moon mission, struggles with mental low mood, and impact on family. May 14 is Mental Health Awareness Day promoted by the Legion of Mental Health Association and Region IV, aiming to reach Nebraskans across 22 counties.

ABC Association For Mental Health Buez Aldrin Neil Armstrong National Association For Mental Health National Mental Wealth Association Aldrin Cliff Robertson Astronaut Aldrin Legion !V Mental Heath Association America

Umpire Clinic Planned in Columbus and Community Notices

Umpires sought with Tom Ryan Nebraska USA District for Platte County. Clinic on softball and fast pitch set Sunday April 25 at 1 30 p m at NPPD Auditorium Columbus. Umpire chief Lyte Follen to lead. additional clinic at a local site. Green Thumb Garden Club hosts Elvina Karlin breakfast and silent auction Thursday 9 a m. Various neighborhood meetings listed with times and hosts. Jacket pickup announced for Maroon Discoverer at Columbus High. Marriage licenses issued to Frederick Bierman and June Broxterman. John Manes and Ann Schumacher. One deer accident reported on Highway 20 near Columbus. Story Time at Columbus Public Library Thursday 10 a.m. for preschoolers.

Tom Ryan Nebraska USA Platte County NPPD Mth Street Columbus Lyte Follen Frederick Bierman Platte Center June Broxterman Kearney Grace Lutheran Church John Manes Ann Schumacher Lindsay Holy Family Catholic Church

Crippled Children Clinic Set at Hartington Church

State Services for Crippled Children hosts a Hartington clinic at Trinity Lutheran Church on a May Saturday. Examinations begin 8:30 a.m. with intake from 8:40 to 8:30 p.m. Staff include physicians, a psychologist, and therapists. Referral preferred. genetic counseling by a Nebraska center geneticist. referrals go to Lincoln or Columbus offices. No care without eligibility and formal application. Elks Lodge provides noon meal for registered children and families.

Trinity Lutheran Church Hartington Elks Association County Division of Public Welfare Jack ‘Trembath Robert C. Lesher Mary Krider Carla Wentz Charles Jensen Michael Crofaot James J. Egan Warren Sanger Crippled Children University of Nebraska Medical Center Dale W. Ebers M.D Lincoln Carol Obershaw Platte County Elks Lodge

Platte College Chorale releases fourth annual charity album

The Platte College Chorale and Cantari concert produced a stereo album recorded earlier this month. Albums cost $5.50 and go on sale door to door by Chorale members this week. Proceeds fund the group's Florida tour and appearances at the Florida World Chorale Festival. Director John Putnam promotes at the college and during the Fine Arts Festival beginning Sunday.

Platte’ College Chorale Chorale John Putnam Florida Platte College

Minor injuries after county road tractor crash near Rising City

A Monday 7 a.m. crash three miles north and 1.5 miles west of Rising City left Fern Gustav 63 of Rising City with minor injuries and in very good condition at Beblen Memorial Hospital. The tractor driver Lee Ferrard 17, Rising City, was not hurt. Gustav’s car reportedly skidded into the northbound tractor after being struck by a southbound inline. The tractor was totaled. damage estimates were not available.

Rising City Fern Gustav Beblen Memorial Hospital Lee Ferrard Gustav

Eight Baptisms at Easter Sunrise Service

Eight adults were baptized at First Baptist Church during the Easter morning service. Personal testimonies were given by Maurice Stansky, Gary Moan, Big Fredrick, Jane Pearson, and Carolyn Skinner, with their spouses listed. The sunrise service was led by the Baptist Youth Fellowship, which served coffee and rolls afterward.

Baptistus First Baptist Church Maurice Stansky Gary Moan Big Fredrick Jane Pearson Carolyn Skinner Baptist Youth Fellowship

Martin takes oath of office as 11th District judge

Grand Island Nebraska reports County Judge Joseph Martin took the oath of office for the 11th District. He is to begin reviewing candidates for the Hall County associate judgeship vacated earlier this year. Governor J James Exon appointed Martin to succeed Edward Dixon who resigned this year. Hinman, 29, was among four finalists and had been appointed associate judge in 1973.

Grand Island, Neb

Visitor to Poland speaks at Lions meeting

Dennis Laska from Lindsay described present day Poland during a February visit. He urged attention to freedom in the Bicentennial year and recalled centuries of oppression by Russia Prussia and Austria. He said land loss and economic strain leave wages low taxes high and some farmers quitting farms. William Nelson chaired the program.

Poland Dennis Laska Lindsay Elons Club Massy Russia Prussia Austria Laska William Nelson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Columbus Telegram Nebraska Personals University of Nebraska- Unicoln Teachers College Sih Nebraska Union Debra Krumland Aslumbus Russell E Creight CTCC Hastings Nebragks Laverna Duranski Roger Kennell Kimberly Krista Kendra Bloomington Charles Helms, Jr Brand Lynn Sue Duranski Gary Duranski Jeff and Jarl Wary Kay Cosmetics Columbus Bowl Willan T. Brack Alexandria SS. Hadley Brack Marian Speke U.S. News and World Report Loc San Diego Calif George Trane Company LaCrosse Wis Fort Neacall Harold Bart Mike Sis Buck Dick Savage Doug Weare Scott and Aaron LeRoy Kriycki Florence Jerry Friene Fiugene Oye Los Angeles Las Vegas Denver Eugene Tewia Frieze Coast States Ery Bonner Tri County Club Neh Victoria Ryles Aml Ruth Zimmer Helena Mont Vislt John Stiles Steve Seattle Wash Leona Ryba Stiles Tana Ryba Omahia Bob Zimmer Mike Prelstec Tricia John Stachuca John Mimick William Smith Robert Stachura Fuesday County Court Columbus and Silver Creek City. Briefs Green Thumb — Gardenub Elvina Karlin Behlei Pam Abe Harold van Miest Rosella Norris Charity Martyn Zebring Mabel Hadcock Marilyn Murray Hope Shidy Loval Wauneta Cooley The Seekers Reva Stedman Columbus High Platte Gerry Potter Field Service Pattie Whetstone South Africa Teen Eagles Faglea Club Jerry Nomis Glen Boss Bos Neer Joe Coda Schuyter Coda Columbus Public Crippled Children Clinic Busco — Corner Fire County Dennis Henry Borer Ouvaha St. Francis Hospital Grand Idlang Nebraska Horse Racing Association St. Michael Catholic Church Henry Sehorn Levander Joseph A Antoinette Beierman) Borer Mildred, Paulson Dennis. DeWayne Wilfred Dianne) Salber Peter ‘Sburg Rolland Donna) Bennett Victor Roman Lawrence Petersburg Joseph Auburn Ind Jim Rita) Daly Laurence Bernadine Spieker Melvin Clara) Pelster Sally) Hageman Simon Junella) McDonald Mead Stahle Otto Frank Muble St. John Lutheran Church, Leigh Lute Erma Engelbart Mabel Engelbart Léigh Berman Frankie Hugo Adolph First Baptist Martin Columbus el Tooleys City of Columbus Rick Kubler Kite Dryurange AltTiaty United Yl Maha Tal At Joe Dom Baker Danus Rida Tiple Jawa Italea Northrup King Triple Tonic Pei Ae Wertz Iin
Search Courier

Search the Columbus Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Columbus Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication