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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1976
Page
3
A lighthearted column reports eerie hosiery apparitions in the so called Detergent Triangle. Eyewitness accounts describe socks, bras, scarves and mittens seemingly materializing, with references to a Florida spiritualist history and a playful note on rational explanations.
The piece highlights growing influence of Americans over 65 as life expectancy rises and birth rates fall. It notes Senior Citizens Month begins with a presidential proclamation and cites aging shares rising from 4 percent to over 10 percent since 1900, with 22.4 million in 1975 and an expected 31 million by 2000.
District president Frederick Niedner of West Point spoke on district missions. Mrs. Robert Bleeke led the LWML consecration of mite bases. Delegates to the June 7 and 8 LWML convention in Omaha were elected: Mrs. Clarence Bartenbruch and Mrs. Victor Olson Jr. Alternates are Mrs. Henry Werkmeister and Mrs. Lawrence Olson. Mrs. Victor Olson Jr urged volunteers for the Hands of Friendship project. Mrs. Robert Bleeke, Mrs. Reynold Dolesh and Mrs. Ladean Korte will plan an afternoon for senior citizens. Hostesses included Mrs. Gerald Vasek and others.
The piscatorial hospital in Toba, Japan treats fish that would otherwise die with government support backing the unique medical center.
Aries to Pisces are advised on daily outcomes across work luck and personal plans. Highlights include material gains for Aries jams and steady progress for Taurus while Gemini builds goodwill and Cancer seeks influential talks. Capricorn breaks routine and Aquarius finalizes tasks with ties to family and Pisces urges big thinking.
A horoscope note suggests increased luck in year ahead for advancing personal situations. It advises striking while opportunities arise. The piece also cites a Conference Board report noting part time workers in the U S rising from about 6 million in 1960 to over 11 million in 1975.
Poles increasingly deposit Western currency at state banks after three years of relaxed rules. About 213,000 hard currency accounts exist, with roughly $110 million in deposits. Pekao stores expand as citizens use dollars and marks to buy goods, while most keep funds short term for 5 percent interest. The shift reduces black market activity.
About ninety people attended the Boone County Extension Tea at St. Michael Catholic Church. Senator Don Dworak spoke on mounting crime and suggested combat strategies. Mrs. Lamont Schmadeke urged women to active roles in politics society and religion. Others included Mrs. Phillis Michel and Mrs. Ron Grapes. The tea committee included Mrs. Michel Mrs. Henry Kramer and other St. Edward residents.
An advertisement touts a Caladine Formula pill to reduce hips legs and ankles with no drastic dieting or exercise. It claims rapid fat loss from lower body, appetite suppression, and a money back guarantee with mail order from Med Cal Box 48950 LA 9004s.
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