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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1975
Page
5
A secretary asks how to handle a new boss who borrows coffee and candy from the machine, with tips to request change when refilling. A reader questions honorary titles and etiquette about naming, while others vent on wedding aisle behavior and seeking counseling resources from Abby.
Rev and Mrs Larry Scheffler honored at a Creston reception after their July 12 Portland wedding. Hosts were Hernan Kallwelt and Anna Brunke. Sandra Scheffler sang with Kathie Prang as pianist. Over 100 guests attended including Ervin Scheffler and several Branken family members.
Nebraska State Fair adds two new Home Living classes in 4H with Bicentennial themes. Magdalene Pfister notes textiles and non textile entries such as rosemaling and tole painting, while four Home Living exhibits open in the 41 Building August 7. An anniversary open house honors Gilbert and other Eggers at Villa Inn on August 24.
A quirky ad-style notice promotes a slate bird quilt with eighty state birds embroidered in colors. It mentions pottery transfers, yardages, and patterns priced around $1, with order details and a New York mailing address for pattern requests.
Debra Knack, Aug 16 bride to be of David Sharpe, was honored at the Hubert Olson home with a miscellaneous shower. A tea hosted by Mrs. Hugh Grose, Mrs. Rod Beblen, and others followed. Centerpiece featured white roses and a group girl prize was awarded. Card party at American Legion Auxiliary Hall yielded cash prize to Mrs. Elsie Seidel and other winners including Mrs. Hulda Sehreiber and Mrs. Charence Krzycki. Sprigs and Sprouts Garden Club met at Lakeside with a program on flower pot decorating and bottles. Kathy Kinzer received bridal shower honors and door prizes at multiple events ahead of her Aug. 22 wedding to Clark Wilke.
Dear Heloise shares tips from readers including warming beverages with a plug-in gadget, freezing individual cake portions from batter, and layering colored summer shirts under white winter tops to extend wear and warmth through the season.
Elegant dress pattern notice offers Send printed pattern 8328 in half sizes 10 12 14 16 18 14Y4 with yardage 234 yards 454 inches. Price 1.00 plus 0.25 for first class mail handling. Include name address zip size and style number to Marian Varin Newark Ohio Columbus Telegram Pattern Jeet 232 West ight St Newark Ohio. Catalog coupon offered for fall winter patterns with 75 cents initial.
Hall of Fame newspaperwoman Bess Furman Armstrong known by the byline Hess Furman, built a half century career from Danbury Nebraska to national prominence. She was first woman assigned to cover the House by a ress association and led press at a cabinet agency, later writing for AP and The New York Times. She served in WWII and the Kennedy era, authored books including Washington By-line, and chaired the Women’s National Press Club. She died in 1969.
Clarence Inselman and wife celebrated their silver anniversary with a Saturday night reception at Platte Center Auditorium attended by 300 guests. Their three children Douglas Theresa and Daniel hosted and related attendees included Theresa Inselman Cathi Edwards and many local families. The couple first wed August 19 1950 at St John Lutheran Church north of Columbus and later expanded to Creston.
Mrs Harvey Behlen led a program titled 25 Years in Search for Peace presented by the Shell Creek Baptist Women’s Missionary Society at the church. Mrs Doyle Alswager led devotions and Mrs Willard Behlen reported on missions. Hostesses were Mises George and Myron Behlen led the table prayer. Mrs Gene Delozier was a guest.
Gloria Jean Naylor daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Taylor became the bride of Jeffrey Paul Geiselmman of Kearney at United Methodist Church Albion Thursday evening. The service was officiated by Rev McNeil and Rev Lester Anderson with music by Mrs Ora Hutchinson and Todd Karges. A reception followed at the church.
The Women's Division of the Chamber of Commerce held a poolside meeting at President Carol Lyslo's home to discuss Columbus Days events October 10 to 12. Shirley Kroeker led the parade float plans, Verna Miclak reported on a sidewalk sale food stand, and Diplomat outfits were displayed. Lunch and swimming followed. The article also details the wedding party of a bride from Kearney and the groom, their attire, and upcoming plans after the ceremony.
Mrs Lawrence Trofholz Sr announced the engagement of Colleen Trofholz to Randy Dodds of Belgrade. The December 6 wedding is planned at Trinity Lutheran Church. Colleen is a Columbus High School and General Telephone Co employee. Randy is a dairy farmer, Albion High School and Platte College graduate.
The Oak Leaf Club led by Mrs. James Jasper explored housing options for seniors, listing pros and cons of remaining in the present home, buying or building, renting, condo living, or nursing home care. A group sings Keep the Home Fires Burning, and Miss Jensen shares Denmark travels and Odder school notes with sample patterns.
Lone Star Club members and guests lunched in Shelby then toured the home of Nebraska bicentennial artist Terence Duren. The tour was led by his aunt Camilla Hartel, resident of the home since 1896, and featured Duren’s art and antique collection.
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