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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1974

Page

3

Local Notices and Social Bits From Area Businesses and Students

A mixed set of personals and notices includes Marine Cpl Williams B Kummer at Camp Lejeune, a steak fry at a local venue, a dean’s list mention for Larry Suctler at Southern Miinsis University, and Marilyn Mortok elected to Beta Gamma Sigma. Other items cite shop moves, live music at The Lark, scholarship awards to Diane Liebig and Deborah Shertock, and students from Madison and Kay Barrell gaining biology project honors at Wayne State College.

Columbus University of Nebraska-Lincoln Marilyn Mortok College of Business Administration Hubert Matulks David City Aladison Kay Barrell Gary Wolken Northeast Nebraska Junior Academy of Science Wayne State College

Hatfield Seen as Possible 1976 GOP Hope in Religion Talk

The Oregon senator Mark Hatfield, a biblically minded figure, is named as a potential 1976 Republican candidate. Observances for a National Day of Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer are planned, with support from Catholic and Protestant groups and several governors. Hatfield argues for national repentance to heal the nation and warns against equating Americanism with God. He is noted for discussions linking faith and public life.

George W. Cornell Mark Statfield U.S. Catholishops Administrative ‘Board Colorado Arizona Idaho Louisiana Georgia Nebraska Alabama Bill Bright Campus Crusade In Christ Hatfield Abraham Lincoln U.S. Senate Halficld Harold Hughes D.loway Republican Party Mr. Clean Siler Watergate James Wall Christian Century White House

Hospital Report for Behlen Community Patients

Admissions include Debbie Braken hoff of Columbus. Dismissals list Grace Hafner of Rising City James Gunn Jennifer Heke Tim Take of Columbus and St Mary Hospital. Dismissals also include Mrs Earl Johnson and her daughter of Columbus.

Behlen Community Hospital Debbie Brakenhoff Columbus Grace Hafner Rising City James Gunn Jennifer Heke Tim Take St. Mary Hospital Earl Johnson

Kearney to Open Community Mental Health Center

KEARNEY Neb AP Beginning this summer Kearney will join five sites in a large south central Nebraska area to host a community mental health center Dr James McKeen Hastings acting director met with educators and health professionals to discuss the concept He noted the nationwide reach of community based mental health centers and that federal funding has been applied for

Kearney Neb Nebraska James McKee Ns Hastings South Central Nebraska Lncal Br. McKee

Appoints body to coordinate higher education in Nebraska

Gov. Exon named a new Post secondary education commission to coordinate planning for technical community colleges state colleges the University of Nebraska and private vocational schools. The panel will include current Higher Education Facilities Commission members and other appointees from Lincoln Omaha Hastings and beyond. Dr James O Hanlon of Lincoln will serve as coordinator of the council.

Lincoln Neb J. James Exon University of Nebraska Tor Post-secondary Education Public Postsecondary Coordinating Council Higher Education Facilities Commission Miles Tommieraasen Joseph Hallas Plattsmouth John J. Powers Omaha Michael B. Paradise Hastings Rene Bystrom North Platte C. C. Madsen Blair Robert Keefoot Grand Islands Kermit Hansen Joseph Saba Robert L. Arnstrong Gimaha Bill Colwell Chadron Carl Privitt Robert Klabenes Milford Marilyn Fowler Lexington Lauren Rasmussen Plainview James O’ Hanlon Lincoin

Mohr sentenced to five-year term

In Omaha Nebraska District Judge Samuel P Danis Friday sentenced Henry J Mohr to five years in the Nebraska Penal Complex Mohr was president of Mohr Power Company a home care products seller in Nebraska last year He faced 13 months of accusations of obtaining money under false pretenses after an Omaha couple were promised products and did not receive them A refund of 5700 was sought and total complaints surpassed 10000 Deputy County Attorney Raznick heads consumer fraud efforts and suggested probation if Mohr repaid The defendant's Omaha attorney said Mohr would not raise funds but hoped the Turner organization might pay his debt if Florida matters are resolved The defense noted ties between Mohr and Turner and his Florida attorney brother in law contending Mahie s company was a Turner airshop that sent most money to Turner s offices A later note mentions an appeal bond

Omaha, Neb Samuel P. Danis Frisday Henry J. Mohr Nebraska Fenal Mohr Mohr Power Company Nebraska Omaha Arthur S. Raznick Douglas Cothiy Fast Oo Isher Raznick Richard Bruckner Caniglia Glenn W. Turner Florida Moher Turner Bruckner Florida Allorhey Carwihe M. Bravo Mahie Turner Airshop Fanna

Teaching award to CU professor at Creighton University

Sheila A. Ryan assistant professor of nursing won the $1,000 Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Award for outstanding teaching at Creighton University. Sponsored by Creighton students, she will receive a check and plaque at commencement May 11. Ryan holds a bachelor’s from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a master’s in psychiatric nursing from UCSF.

Omaha Web Sheila A. Ryan Robert F. Kennedy Creighton University Creighton Miss Ryan St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing University of Nebraska At

Mehring elected SCORE leader and new Columbus chapter chair

Mehring named SCORE chairman and Milfred Stehring named hero. Oliver Brand elected chairman-elect of the Columbus SCORE chapter at a recent meeting. Peter Crooks is secretary, Herman Wolfe past chairman. A SBA SCORE workshop at Kearney State College drew about 29 members to study ways to better assist small businesses.

Milfred Stehring Oliver Brand Columbus SCORE Peter Crooks Herman Wolfe Mehring Brand Kearney State College 3 Score Small Business Administration

Farmers urged to check before switching land use in spring

The Agriculture Department urged cotton, wheat and grain farmers enrolled in 1974 programs to consult local officials before abandoning crops or replanting. Under the 1973 farm law a producer may qualify for special payments if crops are damaged by natural disaster, but loss must be appraised by local offices of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service.

Washington Agriculture Department Amer Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service

Thelen Herman Thelen obituary funeral rites set

Funeral rites for Herman Thelen 87 will be Monday at Sacred Heart Church Shelby with burial in the parish cemetery. He was a World War I veteran and lifetime Polk County resident born July 7 1886. Surviving are his wife two sons five daughters and many grandchildren.

August Regina Derricks Thelen Bertha Messing Osceola Shelby France American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Polk and Buller County Insurance Co Federal Land Bank Aid Sacred Heart Church Knights of Columbus Richard Lewis Newport Wash Edith Bill Ethel) Berry Crete Willis Dorothy) Selk Lancaster N.Y Robert Mary Rose) Armagast Omaha Mes Alvin Loyola) Cerny Theresa Slalnaker San Diego Vachal Knoll Wills Vachal Ulysses George Schuster Bohemian National Cemetery Brute California Roger Rodney Ricky Garol Bessie Bolton David City Blanche Filbert Burbank Calif Joseph Lilian) Yager Ada Kan James Emil Lamir Seward Anna Proskovec Vachal Edmund

Wage pact boosts Omaha laborer pay by 68 cents

A three year wage pact between Laborers Local 140 and the Heavy Contractors Association sets wage and fringe benefit increases of 88 cents an hour effective May 1. The rise raises top pay from 6.43 to 7.16 dollars, affecting about 1,600 workers in lower and higher wage classifications.

Omaha Neb Laborers Local 140 The Heavy Contractors Association Leonard Schaefer Schaeffer

Cotton standards conference set

Washington AP reports an international cotton standards conference will meet next month in Memphis Tennessee to discuss proposed changes in grading specifications for U S upland cotton. The Agriculture Department says the gathering occurs every three years under the Universal Cotton Standards Agreement with major producing and consuming nations. Ervin L Peterson and RR C Jackson are named principal speakers.

Washington Memphis Fenn U.S Agriculture Department Ervin L. Peterson Agricultural Marketing Service RR. C. Jackson American Textile Manufacturers Institute

David City firms study shift of shopping night

Chamber of Commerce discussed moving open night shopping from Friday to Thursday with retailers voting at the May 14 meeting. The group approved a $6,025 fiscal year budget and a Vision 17 delegation met in Crete on industrial development.

David City James Egr

Air Force to use Westover as satellite SAC base

Westover Air Force Base will host a small rotating SAC contingent including 852 bombers and KC135 tankers drawn mainly from Loring AFB Maine. About 130 personnel will be stationed at Westover as the base shifts from active to reserve status under broader Pentagon dispersal plans.

Oniloper Mlass Strategic Air Command Westover Air Force Base Air Force Westover SAC Air Fore Richard E. Gilbert Loring Afb Maine Westver Loring Pentagon Gilbert

Named to head Smith campaign in Polks County

Mrs. Maven Smith of Chappell announced that Mrs. Don Hanqulst of Palk is serving as Polk County chairman for her campaign for the U S House in the Third District. Smith said volunteers lead her campaign in 35 of the district counties and she has visited over 190 communities in 53 counties, traveling more than 100 miles since starting.

Maven Smith Chappell Don Hanqulst Palk Polls U.S. House of Representatives

Status of Women Commission adopts by laws at meeting

Seventeen members of the Mayor's Commission on the Status of Women met at the Council Chambers Thursday night to adopt the group's by laws. Committee leaders presented resumes of goals and purposes and will begin work. By laws were read, corrected and approved. a replacement for the Employment and Security chair was to be named. Resumes will be included in a forthcoming pamphlet. The next meeting will be May.

Commission On the Status of Women Mary Peterson Marit Schuey Lorene Tredway Theresa Keuler Evelyn Bommermeyer Employment and Security Committee Fe Ie Nest

Democratic dinner funds exceed $1300

Butler County Democratic Central Committee reports more than $1,200 raised at a March dinner. Proceeds to promote county candidates and party locally. constitution discussion tabled until the June 6 county convention, which will seal a new central committee. May 14 Nebraska constitutional amendments appear on the ballot. five delegates and alternates will represent Butler County at the state convention. Filing forms available from Mrs Mildred Jackson. filing deadline in May. Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner May 3 in Omaha.

Nebraska Butler County Kansas City Mildred Jackson Jackson Omaha

City Briefs and Local Meetings Reported

Community notes list student practice at Bonaventure School for an district meeting an all school music program at Scotus Memorial Hall on Sunday April 28. Livestock Judging invites LH and FFA members to a Monday workshop at Arnold Stithman feed yard near Spur. A time change moves the Know Your Candidates for State Legislature meeting to 830 PM at Genoa Lions Club. Izaak Walton Auxiliary to meet with Joy Tooley presenting electronic ovens. Clothes theft at Country Club Inn reports 250 dollars in goods taken from a locked car with one inch window open. Humane Society advertises multiple dogs for adoption including schnauzer poodle dachshund mixes. Call 564-8913 before Monday for details.

Rebekeh Oo Bonaventure Scotus Memorial Hall FFA Eluh Arnold Stithman Platte County

Nebraska 31 highway resurfacing contract awarded

Lincoln AP reports the department of roads awarded a 8.740 million contract Friday to resurface a 17 mile section of Nebraska 31 east of Leigh. The total project awards for the year reach 217 million in highway construction, about 300 thousand below original estimates.

Lincoln Deb Department of Roads Nebraska Leigh

Colfax County Students Clean Roadway In Horizon '76 Drive

Principal Ron Sedlak notes Colfax County Listiet School students gathered trash along the road ditches north of the school to the highway. The effort covered about two miles and removed sizable litter to improve the local environment.

Richland Colfax County Listiet School Dohony Horizon Ron Sedlak Ymungsters Garth Snijes

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Cpl Williams B. Kummer Tiam Ebner Preg Harte Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base Williams Bros Tens Stern Hat J.C. Penney Larry Suctler Corwelias Haseen Southern Miinsis University Casbonlale Wenion 12Th Street Grand Junction Sky Bowl Sat Sun Tith Cnet the Lark the Suncowners Kovar Brothers Sal Sandhill Troubadours Harold's Cafe Columbus Bowl Abeer Joe Téth Birk Theresa L. Klug Columtx Mankato State College Mankato Minn Pee Wee Larry AL Midland Taitheran College Fremont Russ Glaser Warrior Kathryn Glaser Dorothy Glaser Ith St Diane Liebig Platte Center Deborah Shertock Newman Grove Anderson Anderson Floral Co Louies Restaurant A.M Downtowner Modern Cleaners & Dryers Score Hero Pact Cotton Standards Conference United Methodist Church Forickets Sharon Rathje Diane Leow Grace Gonnerman Sally Johansen Smith Polks County Sears Money Savers Reetuck & Co 13Th Street Status of Women Commission Buller County Democratic Central Committee Genoa Lions Clu Plate Boone Izaak Walton Joy Tooley Humane Society Schnauzel Monnay Telegram Olumb Sat-Sun Barbara Streisand Redford Wulcu Mien No le 28Th Century-Fox Jett Ry Orval Jett Valerie Ty Cater Walter Matthau Rover
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