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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1976

Page

14

Bottle cap flag shown in Osceola at environmental contest

Osceola resident Charles McBeth displayed a United States flag made from recycled bottle caps at the sixth Nebraska Environmental Action contest. McBeth, a Good Samaritan Center resident, helped Osceola win a trophy in the Clean Up Paint Up Fix Up category Class III. The town also received a governor’s certificate of appreciation. Ruth Lux reported for Keep Nebraska Beautiful and Dennis Johansen and Bernie Gissler also represented Osceola.

Osceola United States Charles McBeth McBeth Good Samaritan Center J. James Exon Ruth Lux

Five killed in accidents across Nebraska and Lincoln

United Press International reports five people died in three Nebraska traffic crashes on Tuesday and another man died from injuries suffered in a July incident. Victims include a Missouri resident unnamed, Robert Remmers four of Omaha, librarian Arthur Vennix of Lincoln, and Lyle Wilson, seventy one, of Omaha.

United Press International Nebraska Waco Missouri Robert Remmers Omaha Maria Remmers Arthur Vennix University Off Nebraska-Lincoln Law Library Nebraska 2 South Lincoln Lyle Wilson Wilson

Showmanship Winners Told at Boone County Fair

In Albion at the Boone County Fair the junior horse showman title went to Teresa Johnson of Albion. Purple ribbons were awarded to Lance Wardeman of St Edward, Tana McMillan of Albion, and Teresa Johnson, Albion. Senior showman is Lisa Rosaland of the same event area.

Albion Boone County Fair Teresa Johnson Lance Wardeman St. Edward Tana McMillan Lisa Rosaland

Girls State report features Sue Schumacher election to legislature

Platte Center notes Sue Schumacher spoke on her Girls State experience and was elected to the legislature. Auxiliary meetings shift to 8 15 p m due to Labor Day with the September session set for the 13th. Members thanked hosts and listed hospitality, publicity, education and scholarships, and other committee roles.

Ford Liebig Richard Reins Louis Gronenthal Larry Rosenthal Mary Ciboran Ed Sokol Edith Horner Henry Brock Susie Bower Jaci Mark Sandra Jaixen Brenda Janssen Anna Bruhn Herman Schumacher

Dolores Kruse returns from Sullivan Illinois visit

Mrs. Dolores Kruse came back Sunday after a week with her daughter and son in law the Ron Moodys in Sullivan Illinois. Also visiting were Mrs. Hartley Petersen and Hardy and Roger Petersen of Byron at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Weinhoff and family.

Daily Horoscope for Thursday August 5 1976

Aries to Pisces forecast offers daily guidance across sun signs with themes of patience caution and personal insight. It mentions relationships earnings status and self reliance while noting new people may enter your life this year.

Evacuation at Tel Zaatar Raises Hopes for Lebanon Truce

A seven hour Red Cross mission evacuated 91 wounded from Tel Zaatar amid mortar fire, signaling momentum for a nationwide truce to end Lebanon's 16 month civil war. Arab League mediator Kholy noted details remain to settle as ceasefire talks proceed.

Beirut Lebanon UPI Tel Zaatar Arab League Hassan Sabry Kholy Red Cross Jean Hoefliger Geneva Switzerland Kholy

Kayser tops Omaha Marathon women’s division in 3 16 17

Mrs. Jean Kayser of California set the fastest women’s time in Omaha’s 26 mile 385 yard race at 3 16 17 and placed sixth overall in the masters division. She is an associate professor and a Pamakids member, pursuing a PhD in medical anthropology. Her brother is State Sen. Loran Schmit of Bellwood.

California Pamakids Track Club San Francisco Kayser University of San Francisco University of California Berkeley Loran Schmit Bellwood Dwaine Harry

Relatives urged to contact radio operators for Big Thompson flood

Authorities in Loveland say people seeking news of relatives in the Big Thompson River flood area can call M&l Engineering Co. two-way radio operators in Estes Park and Fort Collins. The number 1-303-482-8249 was provided to reach rescuers and confirm survivors and victims.

Loveland Colo UPI M&l Engineering Co Estes Park Big Thompson River Fort Collins

Talent winners at Lindsay show

Winners from the Lindsay Lives 76 Bicentennial Talent Show were honored in three age groups. Group 1 saw Amy and Lynn Marpee win piano, with Local St Edward second and Frauendorfer third. Group 2 awarded Tim Faumen first on organ, Barbara Henke second on piano, Tim Wojcik third on accordion. Group 3 won by the Madison Barbershop Quartet with Donna Kapels second on piano and The Farmer and His Cow nursery rhyme skit third. Featured entertainers included Miss Sharon Pele Oliver and the Barb Ingwersen Dancers of Columbus.

Amy Lynn Marpee St. Edward Frauendorfer Tim Faumen Barbara Henke Tim Wojcik Barbershop Quartet Madison Donna Kapels Farmer and His Cow Sharon Pele Oliver Barb Ingwersen Columbus

Dinner Gatherings at Creston Highlight Local Visit

Mrs. Geo Summers hosted a Sunday dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. David Claussen of Nebraska City and others. Kathie Kratochvil returns from Rhode Island, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Kratochvil. Mrs. Robert Nagy and Robert and Lisa of Dowingtown, Pa., visit for two weeks with Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Ritter and kin. Werner Bartsch of Eugene, Ore., called on Elmer Correll Sunday.

W. J. Ritter Werner Bartsch Eugene Oqre Elmer Correll

Bloodmobile to Visit David City Friday

The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Knights of Columbus Hall in David City from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for donors.

David City Red Cross Knights of Columbus Hall

Notice of Meeting and Budget Hearing for Platte County District

Sanitary and Improvement District No. 4 of Platte County Nebraska schedules a board meeting for August 10 1976 at 530 PM at Rambour Realty Columbus with an agenda open to the public. A budget hearing is set for the same day at 5 PM at the same venue with budget figures showing no prior year expenses and a current year $5250 estimated expense plus $115 collection allowance and $5865 current property tax requirement.

Platte County Nebraska Ruth E. Moody John R. Brogan Geraldo E. Rouse Nebraska Public Power District Gerald Gentleman Sutherland J.M. White 14Th Street Columbus C.C.T Cod.t P.O Box Generation Engineering and Construction Division A.J. Divis Stearns-Roger Incorporated South Ash Denver Colorado The Board of Nebraska Public Power District D.W. Hill Board of Trustees of Sanitary and Improvement District No Rambour Realty Company 26Th Avenue C.D.T Sanitary and Improvement Office of Sanitray and Improvement District George Rambour II General Fund Lost Creek Township Platte Center Village Auditorium Clarence Westmeyer

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