City Briefs Sprangled notices from Red Cross and community events
City briefs list pickup times for Red Cross certificates at the Platte office, cross country prep at Scotus with 5:00 p.m. practices, volunteer needs at Platte County Museum, a Depe Family Reunion on Aug 15 at Pawnee Park, and marriage license updates for local couples. Also reports a hog barn fire on Mason Road with no livestock loss, a hometown return from Rochester for Cara Ernst, a Platte Valley Playhouse meeting on Wednesday, and a theater work interest note.
Trial reset for Mark Finkral in Lindsay case continues
County Court reopens proceedings for Mark Finkral after a mishap as trial set for Aug 25 for leaving scene of a property damage incident. Finkral’s attorney failed to appear, bond briefly revoked then reinstated. Other local speeding and traffic fines listed for multiple defendants including Prokopek, Coyle, and Ehlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Finkral
Lindsay
Finkral
Gary Hatfield
Michael Prokopek
Columbus
Robert Coyle, Jr
Teatfly Court
Mark Ehlers
Albion
Richard Fusby
Hastings
Russell Crumley
Monroe
Heath
Lincoln
Patrick Seier
Petersburg
Gary Rice
Palmer
Neil Jensen
Neal Kemper
St. Edward
Gerald Placzek
Lynn
Death notices for VAN MATRE STAROSTKA JONES in Nebraska area
Obituaries report Lielong Rising City resident Hay G. Van Matre 69 died at his farm with funeral at Methodist Church and burial in Bellwood Cemetery. Retired Silver Creek farmer Anthony F. Starostka 83 died at Osceola with services at St. Lawrence Church. Mrs C E Julia Jones 88 of Stromsburg died in Osceola with funeral at Polk First Baptist and burial in O Neill area. Surviving relatives include spouses children and siblings, with multiple states listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Matre
Lielong
Rising City
Hay G. van Matre
Herbert
Bellwood
David City Memorial Chapel
James A
Margaret’ (Pixler) van Matre
Velma (Smith
James W
Phoenix, Ariz
Angel Stopsk
Krakow
Louis
Edmund Dane Kontor
Osceola
Louis Kontor
John
Silver Greek
Victoria Cash
Kate Zelazny
Duncan
Baby wins Boone County Baby Contest at Albion fairgrounds
Mitti Michelle, daughter of Mr and Mrs Randy Chelsto of Albion, won the Boone County Baby Contest at the fairgrounds on Thursday earning a 25 savings bond. Mitti, born June 19 at Boone County Hospital, was one of 28 entries. Funeral services were held for Harold G Barber at Stromsburg United Methodist Church, with burial in Stromsburg Cemetery. Barber, 63, died Friday at Lincoln Veterans Hospital. he and his brother Loren ran a Stromsburg service station and auto dealership for 45 years. He is survived by his wife Bernice Hahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
Nelson) Peterson
Polk
Charles E. Jones
Hey
O'Neil
Jones
C. Vincent Jones
Columbus
Don
Irene) Anderson
Vinton
Town
Jenni and
Joni Jones
Judy Anderson
Ron
Janice) Simons
Minneapolis
Minn
Anderson
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Eather Morgan
Gnoch Peterson
Arthur Peterson
Central City
Colo
The
Presbyterian Church In
O'Neill
CES Symphony
Albion
Boone County
Fairgrounds
Mite Michelle
Randy Chelsto
Mitti
Bor
Boone County Hospital
Silver Creek schools open on Aug 27
The Silver Creek schools will open August 27 with registration at 8 30 a.m. Students will be dismissed when school ends. Handouts will be given at registration. The first full day is August 30. The school is accredited by the Department of Education. Staff includes Ruth Hickman Adeline Lamb Rose Anderson Bonnie Rhoten Dorothy Gonster Mary Davidson Jean Powers Ladry Meyer Betty Kropatsch Larry Rhoten Paul Hickman Karen Edmison Greg Hansen Judy Gould Kim Brown Mary Gomez Susan Sjogrons Charles Davisot Ted Cremere Jack Burger and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Department of Education
Ruth Hickman
Adeline Lamb
Rose Anderson
Bonnie Rhoten
Dorothy Gonster
Mary Davidson
Jean Powers
Gelf
Jean Johnson
Ladry Meyer
Betty Kropatsch
Larry Rhoten
Paul Hickman
Karen Edmison
Greg Hansen
Judy Gould
Kim Brown
Mary Gomez Hame Ec
Susan Sjogron
Charles Davisot
Ted Cremere
Jack Burger
Area 4088 Annual Meeting Convened in Schuyler
Area 4088 to convene in Schuyler for the annual meeting of the 1&B of the Fremont area. The gathering includes two towns with a premeeting golf tournament in Blair and final holes in Schuyler. John M. Teinecke ofSchuyler defends. co chairmen are Drs H D Myers R R Tomes and Lester (Gus) Nelson. The banquet follows and officers are installed by Loyd L Pospishil. This marks the final meeting for Norval L Utemark and Paul A Tigo of West Point. Nurses scholarships are continued. three more girls may join the 40 & 8 scholarships. Carville Star efforts against leprosy and child welfare gains noted. Participants include Eugene S Cantlon Gus P Fayman Ni G Fulda Floyd D Furlak H O Myers George C Novatny Francis R O'Brien Joseph J Otradosky John M Reinecke Henry Speckman and R R Tomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Johnnie's
Schuyler
Blair
John M. Teinecke
Drs. H. D. Myers
R. R. Tomes
Schuylac
Lester
Gus) Nelson
John Arnold
Wort Calhoun
James R. Sikyta
Ashland
E. T. ‘Thompson
Larry Weinandt
David Butte
Melvin Givens
Lambert Petricek
Howells
Norval L. Utemark
West Point
Norval 1
Utemark
Paul A. Tigo
Assemblies of God Records 1973 Growth in Springfield
Springfield reports the Assemblies of God denomination added 357 new churches in 1973, the largest number since 1959, marking a notable expansion for the denomination within the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Assemblies of God
Creston weekend guests gathered from area towns
Creston residents entertained numerous guests at home events and Sunday dinners. Attendees included Mrs. David Zimerman and several relatives from Yuma, Grand Island, Madison, Spencer, Bassett, Columbus, Leigh, and other locations. Additional visits spanned nearby towns as residents entertain and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
David Zimerman
Ernest Stumpf
Ken
Karla
Yuma
Cole
Larry Schwartz
Dale Zimmerman
Marvin Kratochyll
Lee Grace
Columbia
Ed, Rawlings
Grand Island
Ronald Kratachvil
Madison
Milton Scheffler
Myrtle Olsen
Spencer
Letha Shippen
Bassett
Pete Eick
Kennington
John Johannes
Judy Henke
Columbus
Vern Schindler
H. G. Loseke
Wyoming
Colorado
Roland, Ruez
Dallas
Texas
John Severin
Emily of
Leigh
Wr. Claussen
Darcyl Shockley and Son
North Platte
Eva Claussen
Hospital Roundup Admissions and Births Across Four Nebraska Hospitals
Columbus Hospital lists admissions including Teri Fletcher Shelby and George Wendland of Columbus with several dismissals such as Mrs David Grzewske and Mrs Rose Kruntke. A birth is noted for Birihe son to Larry Horquig Rt 1 Humphrey weighing seven pounds 15 ounces. Schuyler Hospital shows admissions for Joseph Loupur David Raad Henry Birkel Gerald Pokorny and others in Schuyler North Bend Fremont Clarkson Bellwood and more. Birth announced for a son to Roger Bertek Linwood weighing nine pounds nine ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Hospital
Teri Fletcher
Shelby
George Wendland
Columbus
Mark Gondringer
David Grzewske
Rose Kruntke
Carroll Vedlek
Gregory Weets
Joseph Woerth
Birihe
Larry Horquig
Rt. 1
Humphrey
Schuyler Hospital
Joseph Loupur
David Raad
Henry Birkel
Henry Speckman
Gerald Pokorny
Schuyler
Carmen Kracl
Arthur Bliss
North Bend
Daniel Snyder
Fremont
James Kraner
Clarkson
Edward Rebu
Bellwood
George Blum
Randall
Hrouda c
David Bridges
John DeHuwer
Foster Kosowski
James Fiata
Daniel Reich
Thomas Chudomelka
Thomas Bos
Francis. Ruskamp
Snyder
Donald Kratel
Malmo
Dan Snyder
Richard Boyer
Howells
Roger Bertek
Linwoud
Charles Putnam
Chuck
David Putnam
Presidential Lakes
N.J
Jim
Barbara) Brown
Peru
LeRoy Langan
Mount Holly
Arnold Melchers
Langan
Omaha
North Platte
Three Injured In Columbus Area Traffic Accidents
Several serious injuries were reported in Columbus area traffic incidents this week. A Grand Island couple was hospitalized after a one car crash at Agricultural entrance, Viola Knapp’s car struck a pillar causing cuts and bruises to Mrs Kray and a knee fracture to Mr Kray. Jeri Brockorman, 3553 18th Avenue, suffered a broken nose and facial lacerations in a separate one car crash two miles west and 3 4 miles north of Columbus on Highway 81. A passenger in Debra Houfek’s car from Schuyler, the vehicle incurred 100 dollars in damage. Two more people were taken to doctors offices after a collision at 17th Street and 26th Avenue. Jessie Miles and Dorothy Johnson sustained arm and knee injuries respectively in a crash with Alan Beitzmann. Vehicle damages totaled about 1 200 dollars. Police released three additional accident reports, including Curtis Releh in Richman Gordman Shoe World lot, and Donna Stout in Guthrie Oklahoma with Clarke Burgess, plus Sheila Lannan and Carey Milton in separate incidents with damages listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Grand Island
Columbus Community Hospital
Columbus Rescue Unit
Ate
Viola Knapp
Kray
Walter
Jeri Broxterman
18Th Avenue
Wehway
Debra Houfek
Schuyler
17Th Street
26Th Avenue
Jessie Miles
Sith Avenue
Dorothy Johnson
19Th Street
Colltson
Alan Beitzmann
20Th Street
Richman Gordman Shoe World
Curtis Releh
13Th Street
27Th Avenue
Donna Stout
Guthrie
Okla
Clarke Burgess
Ath Street
Ith Steet
Sheila Lannan
Carey Milton
Omaha
Disney comedy Gus opening at Columbus Theater Thursday
A Walt Disney production comical football tale "Gus" stars Edward Asner Don Knotts Gary Grimes Tim Conway with Liberty Williams Dick Patten Ronnie Schell and Bob Crane. Asner plays a faltering team owner and Knotts the stressed coach as the Atoms chase wins with a Yugoslavian mule kicker amid misadventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus
Walt Disney Productione
Columbus Theater
Edward Asner
Don Knotts
Gary Grimes
Tim Conway
Liberty Williams
Dick Patten
Ronnie Schell
Bob Crane
Asner
Knotts
Atoms
Israel special weapons fund grows after Entebbe raid
Israelis and supporters have pledged nearly 34 million for a special weapons fund since the Entebbe rescue. Moshe Gilboa, head of the Israel Defense Voluntary Fund, said 75 percent was in hand and that outside donations total about 10 percent. The fund, created before the raid, will back development and production of weapons in Israel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tel Aviv
UFI
Israel
Uganda
Entebbe
Moshe Gilboa
Israel Defense Voluntary Fund
Gilboa
Liberty Cleaners to Close August Vacation Week
W8Hew is Mr and Mrs Ed Laurie and family from San Jose California visiting this week with her grandmother Mrs A G Hickey and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Huggler
John Kelly
Cindy
Sioux City
Nwa
Ed Laurie
San Jose
Calif
A. G. Hickey
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Scr
Red Cross
Sertomane
Goon
Theo Cain
America
Scotus
Pawnee Park
Platte County Historical Society Museum
Pam
Jerry el
Depe
Pawnee Park West Shelter
Arkoski
Denise Rush
St. Isidore Catholic Church
Jeffrey Carroll
Tereza Skinner
First United Methodist Church
Barry Wilke
Mason Road
Cara Ernst
Rochester, Minn
Gram Island
Platte Valley Playhouse
P:t
Loup
Marlow Brando
Jack Hicholson
Hospital Report
Taller Tet
FBI
Vampire
Disney Comedy
Department of Agriculture Quality Control
Columbus, Nebraska
Columbus Telegram
Brook Lynn
Roo Steenbock
Alouis Kubicek
Larry Kubicek
Les Steenbock
al Kuta
Norris Hellbusch
Bill Fritzgerald
Persia
Jows
Joan Peityneier
Dave Syslo
Joe Matya
Rnest Johannes
Maarytn Osentowski
Clarks
Monty and
Marty Carter
Arizona
Senior Citizens League
Lloyd Toys and Gifts
Dawntowner
Fivelyone
Orville
Long Beach
Jett
Alouis Kubiceks
William Plageman
Dorothy Plagesman
Norman, Ohls
Pat Peterson
Chicago
Windingahaai
Navy
Mike Hays
Hod. Hays
Mike
Spain
Portugal
Coontz
Norfolk
Columbus Beauty College
Susan Sucha
College of Home Economics
University of Nebraska
Viola Sucha
Susan
Alpha Lamiada Delta
Society of Outstanding
Harry Carlson
Larry Anderson
Russell Anderson
Hichard E. Byrd
Norfolk, Va
Columbus Bowl
League of Jewels
Israel Special Weapons Fund
Tooleys
Aerr
Ed Stustko
Froggie Beaver
Henry Halstand
Donny Gillpatrick
Johnny Ray Gornex
Liberty Cleaners
McKown Funeral Home
23Rd St
Nebr
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