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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1975
Page
2
Hogs 5,500 with higher prices for butchers 25-75. No 1-2 210-240 lb 42.75-48.00. Cattle and calves 5,500 with steers 50-100 higher, cows steady to 25 higher, loads of prime steers 1175 lb at 47.75, heifers 44.00-44.25, cows 19.50-21.50. Sheep 300 with slaughter lambs scarce and ewes 1.00 lower. Tuesday estimates: cattle 4,500 hogs 5,500 sheep 400.
Dow Jones indices show gains with 30 industrials up to 613.52 by mid afternoon, 20 rail highs at 169.45, 15 utilities at 74.99, and 85 stocks at 249.19 with mixed results across sectors. Major movers include industrial and transportation stocks contributing to the uptick.
Members of the Polk County Historical Society held a bread making demonstration at Osceola City Hall with DeVern Rodene and Mildred Flodman chairing. The group cleaned museum rooms, planned a Stromsburg donation, and prepared a Polk County Biographical Book due by June 1 with birth and death dates from county cemeteries. An art exhibit is planned for May 8 at the Viking Center in Stromsburg.
June L. Cook 32 of Omaha died after head injuries from a one car crash on Interstate 480 in Omaha April 18. Police said she was a passenger in a car driven by husband William J. Cook who remained in critical condition at Lutheran Hospital.
Leonard Obershaw and Jerome Jarecke were elected delegates and warden respectively at the Nebraska State Council Knights of Columbus annual meeting in York. State officers reelected included Ed Wagner Jack Carpenter and Ed Portz with John Finnegan named advocate. Grand Island chosen as 1976 state meeting site.
Clara Fox administrator of Schuyler Senior Citizens Home was awarded Administrator of the Year at Continental Care Centers Inc. annual meeting in Omaha. Attendees included administrators and directors of nurses from 38 homes in seven states. Five-year certificates were presented to Dale Moore and Donna Wasco. From Schuyler attendees included Miss Georgia Beard and Mrs. Phyllis Hoy.
Mrs. Dale Beck entertained at a 1 pm luncheon party celebrating the birthday of Mrs. Deryel Beck of Clarks. Attendees included several Clarks residents and relatives from Central City and nearby towns.
Columbus officials led by Mayor Fred Gerber approved joining the 1975 All Nebraska Community Program. Jerry Engdahl said the plan focuses on improving Columbus across 14 criteria without intercity competition. Columbus previously tied for first in 1974 for downtown front rejuvenation.
A mobile library unit travels statewide from May 6 to June 13 to listen to Nebraskans about library services. The effort is led by the Governor with aims to collect public input on state library programs and needs.
Mike Kment opens a truck and tractor repair shop in Schuyler after leaving Woods Brothers of Kuyler. The facility offers machinery repair and service with Kment bringing prior military and instructor experience.
Real estate transfers recorded by Platte County Register of Deeds and Columbus Credit Bureau list numerous- parcels transfers including HAS CORP to Carl Summers- quarter in SWs Sec. 14 17 1 east and multiple other pairs across Cols and Humphrey. Names include John L Iossi, Randall Ernst, Gerald Hemmer, Richard Cossack, Larry Smith, Harold Osten, Gene Weverka and others with descriptions of lots, blocks and additions in Cols Humphrey and nearby towns.
The United Methodist Women gathered in the church basement with Mrs. Bruce Cowgill leading the program and worship. Mrs. Dale Beck provided lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Peterson visited Lincoln to see his mother Blanche Peterson and sister-in-law Mrs. Frank Murphy.
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