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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1977
Page
5
Merna and Jerome Didier celebrate 25 years with an open house at Bellwood Fire Hall on Sunday April 24 at 7 00 pm. No invitations are sent and gifts are not requested.
Lincoln to Nebraska City route featured the Shrine Band from Lincoln on Sunday to perform at the School for the Visually Impaired. Elks Country Club announces a signing deadline for the men's golf league on May 1 at 6:00 p.m. 83 A9 14 21 28.
A Douglas County jury found 18 year old John A. Scott guilty of first degree murder and assault with intent to kill. The Feb 18 shooting at an Omaha home left 92 year old William McCormic dead and his 84 year old wife Bertha wounded during an alleged burglary attempt. A pre sentence report will be prepared before possible sentencing.
Mrs. Rose Hanpel is hospitalized at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha for medical tests she began on April 14.
Death notices list Francis Gay 70 of 3410 14th Street died this morning at Columbus Manor. Elsie R. McDonald 83 of Osceola died Tuesday. services Friday at Kepner- Roberts in Osceola with burial in Osceola Cemetery. Richard James Neumarker 61 of Los Angeles died April 10. graveside rites Friday at Columbus Cemetery conducted by Rev. Lee Hicks.
Mr and Mrs Walter Rambour and Mrs Erna Badstieber returned Monday from a weekend visit with relatives in Atchison Kansas.
VFW invites members and guests to a steak fry Saturday April 23 from 6 to 9 pm. Mrs. Todd French of Norfolk hosts her parents Mr and Mrs Dick Howe and Tim Howe for a birthday dinner, while Anderson Floral promotes carnations and roses as special offers.
Columbus Hospital lists visiting hours admissions including William Hassebrook Oscar Schwarz and Mrs Ervin Heesacker with dismissals such as Mrs Robert Cowell Cindy Dush and several others and births for three couples. Schuyler Hospital shows admissions Elaine Rahtz Michael Brecha and others and dismissals including John Moolick and Mrs Noel Ray Jr.
In a series of traffic accidents, several hit and runs occurred in city parking lots and streets. Notable cases include a truck owned by Leslie Olcott damaged in the Holiday Inn lot with a $200 loss, and injuries to Brazee and Cindy Boyd after a crash at 16th Street and 38th Avenue.
Kelly Johansen selected by American Legion Post 91 to attend Cornhusker Boys State in Lincoln June 5 to 11 on the University of Nebraska campus. He is a junior at Osceola High School active in student council and prom steering, with ties to St. Vincent's Church and Catholic Youth Organization. In his free time he enjoys sandlot baseball tennis and woodworking.
Mary Kubicek is elected president of the Williams School PTA to succeed Judy Scales. Sharon Nyffeler becomes vice president, Mary Ann Fairfield secretary, and Brenda Berry treasurer. The election occurred Monday night after a potluck. Kindergarten parents and outgoing sixth graders were introduced.
Boy Scout Troop 276 of Immanuel Lutheran receives CPR training from Mrs. Judy Wilsey with assistance from Diana Barbaglia. The class targets boys over 13 years old and focuses on essential life-saving skills.
Platte County Welfare Office outlines changes to educational aid for veterans who entered service after December 31 1976. The Contributory Educational Assistance Program began January 1 1977 with a $2700 reserve and monthly withdrawals post discharge with VA matching. Maximum benefit period is 36 months. G I Bill eligibility covers veterans with 180 days service before 1 January 1977. benefits are grants with no veteran contribution and typically 45 months, with a usual 10 year deadline from last separation.
Genoa May 28 dinner at 7 p m in the Genoa school with tours starting at 4 p m tickets cost 5 and may be bought at Gamble Store Genoa or from Mrs Sandra Swantek Monroe New officers have been nominated by the alumni committee including Mmes Joan Kuntz Jackie Ferrie Janet Andreasen Connie Cromwell Connie Kush and Sandra Swantek.
Newman Grove identifies Sally Wobig daughter of Mr and Mrs Dean Wobig as the city's delegate to Girls State She is a varsity cheerleader Y Teens officer in Blue Pride active in the high school paper band honor roll and speech and attended Chadron Scholastic Contests
Grace Episcopal announces a 7 30 a m service on April 24. The Women's Tennis League requires a 7 30 p m meeting on Monday April 25 at Loup north entrance for rules and divisions. H-Child Care Clinic runs 7 to 8 30 p m today at Federated Church. Mrs Ruby Luchsinger reports her brother Clarence Koch of Westchester Illinois is critically ill in Fairview Nursing Home LaGrange Park Illinois.
The Nebraska Public Health Association will honor three life members at a Columbus banquet on Thursday April 28. Roland H. Loder MD former Lincoln Lancaster County Health director now retired in Canada C L Chism former Nebraska Vital Statistics director now president of Midwest Mortuary Lincoln Ted Cappen former State Community Health Education director now retired in Lincoln About 150 public health professionals and consumers are expected at the 27th annual NPHA convention April 27 29 at the Columbus Holiday Inn.
Relatives report a 7 lb 12 oz son named Justin Joseph born to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Schaefer on April 4. Mrs. Schaefer is Susan Liebig, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Liebig, former Platte Center residents.
A promotional piece extols REALTORS guiding buyers through diverse markets. It emphasizes expertise in commercial and industrial property land development residential real estate farm and land appraisal and planning to help buyers snuff out the right real estate choice.
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