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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1977
Page
2
Livestock prices show hogs 25 to 50 lower and cattle weak to mixed. No. 1-2 hogs 200-235 lb at 37.40 to 37.50 dollars per cwt, cattle loads with prime steers around 41.50 to 42.00 per cwt, sheep lambs prices up 2 to 3 dollars, slaughter lambs 111 lb at 58.00, ewes around 14.50 to 16.50. Thursday estimates list cattle at 700, hogs 4,500 head, sheep none.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange futures show live cattle and frozen pork bellies with mixed price moves. Apr live cattle around 41.60 to 41.72, May to Aug pork belly near 60 to 62, live hogs near 37.40 to 42.75 with various delivery months and volumes.
Notice to bidders for Contract 74 5910 heavy rigging at Gerald Gentleman Station near Sutherland Nebraska. Bids due by 10 00 a m C D T May 4 1977 with pre bid meeting April 22. Documents available from the Purchasing Director Columbus Nebraska.
A neighborhood day camp is planned for June 20 to 24 at the east end of Pawnee Park with Mary Jane Kosch as director and a staff including Linda Dreier as assistant manager Diane as business manager and Joyce Verton as nurse. The camp aims to eight objectives for Girl Scout participants focusing on physical mental and spiritual well being and resourcefulness.
Fremont visitors include Mrs. Ray Fuehrer and children with Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Fuehrer in recent gatherings. Henry Fuehrer hosts guests from Fullerton, Wolbach, Cotesfield, and nearby towns while Merle Peterson visits Lincoln. Van Winkle families from Beatrice, Osceola, Ogallala, Genoa join local hosts for weekend meals and social time. The passage also describes Girl Scout aims and outdoor activity plans focusing on democratic living, nature, skills, and self discovery.
Platte County Nebraska lists Estate of Dorothy Nemec deceased. Estate No 4793. Petition for formal probate of will, determination of heirship, and appointment of Filbert Nemec as personal representative set for hearing May 9 1977 at 10 30 A M in Platte County Court. Deputy Clerk Susan Hamling signs notice.
Sealed bids for Contract 76 3 slag jet pumping units for Sheldon Station near Hallam Nebraska are due May 10 1977 at the J M White Purchasing Director’s office Columbus District. Project details obtained from J A Lemmke Stearns Roger Inc. By D W Hill. Also notice of proposed assessments in multiple street improvement districts with Board of Equalization meeting April 27 1977.
Eugene Donoghue and Paul Donoghue of Columbus Nebraska appointed co personal representatives of the Elizabeth Donoghue estate in Platte County. Creditors must file by June 20 1977 or be barred. Susan Hamling deputy county court clerk dated April 15 1977. See also informal appointment of Minnie Schmid as personal representative in intestacy with June 6 1977 bar date. Convention notes Creston Keith guest speaker at Legion Auxiliary county convention. Kenneth Krings read winning essay My Responsibility to America.
Twenty three second graders received their first Holy Communion at the 8 30 Mass at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Rev Laurin Buzynski celebrant Lectors John Korgie and Jim Schwartzer acolyte servers David Chalifour Mike McGuire Jerry Maca Gene Olson and Paul Shotkoski Prayers were offered by class members each child gave a carnation to a parent. The St Anthony adult choir provided music with Sister Florita as organist. Second grade teacher is Olsufka.
The Willing Raccoons 4 H club met at Ruth Christensen’s home in March. Officers elected: David Asay president, Cathy Meyer vice president, Susan Meyer secretary, Diana Sasy treasurer, Debra Asay news reporter, Ruth Christensen telephone caller, Kathy Runge recreation leader. Members voted to set up a booth at the fair. Next meeting at Kathy Runge’s with Debra Asay reporter.
UPI reports ABC News Closeup Sex for Sale The Urban Battleground debuts April 22 detailing how commercial sex harms cities New York Times Square Detroit Woodward Avenue and other urban areas through crime debt and lost retail jobs The piece cites teen witnesses and effects on real estate and banks plus Nielsen top programs.
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