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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1974

Page

3

Local notices and personals clutter up small town page

Bruce Ebner on three week Okinawa leave. Early Learning School advertises enrollment. Local services include laundry, dry cleaning, bakery, bowling, and social events. Birth announced for Belan Robert Seely Aug 14. Jean Cottey Seely is aunt. Community events include all star sports broadcasts on KJSK FM, peace Lutheran ice cream social Aug 8, and various socials and bingo. Also notes transfer of Henry J. Martin to Marysville APB. Linda Birkel to Albuquerque. German Eagles, Legion steak feed, and multiple entertainment listings. Scholarships awarded to Mary Céci, plus Genoa softball tourney details.

North American visits and homecomings dominate small town roundup

OSCROLA Mr and Myre and others return from Canada journey visiting Wetatkinen Alberig Leonard Island and Lake Lavise. Families from Pontiac Denver Chicago Wisner Neb and Omaha share tales of travels and hospital stays.

Oscrola Myre Haymens Bertha Canada Wetatkinen Alberig Leonard Island Lake Lavise Rank Sire Max Quick Stramsburg Ron Frizzell Mike Sara Pontiac Mich Dale Frizzell Lauren Burg Phil Campbell H. Crawford Campbell Bozeman Ment Kenneth Sipes Marty Anderson Wilbraham Mass Mar. Anderson Harvey Reiss Atentowen M Peterson Walt Mian Peterson Clarkson Hospital Omaha Kathy Rodene Knightsint Ind Safari Inn Wiser Wisner-Pilger Don Oxford Irene Meacham Wayne Inland Kent Wash Rayman Becie Illman Joy Methodlist Omalus

Genoa Schools Begin August 25 With Lunch Prices

Genoa public schools will start August 25 with classes planned for Aug 26. Lunch tickets for elementary are 60 cents daily or 2.23 weekly, high school tickets 35 cents daily or 2.50 weekly. Staff listed include Norman Frerichs as superintendent and Farry Bornschlegl as principal, plus teachers in history, science, English, and more. New staff additions feature Keith Wick, Ton Jaworski, Mary Wymore, and Karen Bender among others.

Genoa Genoa Publ Uys Norman Frerichs Farry Bornschlegl Roger Adkins Doug Brown Gary Drake Mary Jo Elm Marilyn Faves Viel Jernbor Roger Langevicer Gary Rath Dave Ippke Randy Rood Linda Saas Fulglish Ken Swanson Paula Stroble George Umbarger Greg Wibbles Bach Dave Yost Brenda Buss Jo Ann Giesler Gladys Sedlak Shirley Green Pat Widdowson Diane Roding Marie Curtis Keith Wick Ton Jaworski Mary Wymore Karen Bender Deborah DeVore

Janet Christensen Completes Departmental Exam for Masters Path

Janet Christensen has passed the Departmental Comprehensive Examination at the University of Nebraska with a GPA fraction toward her master of education degree to be conferred in August. Wm. Wagner of Gresham has completed religion studies for his master’s degree. A Back to School luncheon at Ryan Will Country Club featured ten bridge tables and prizes for several guests.

Shelby Rex Beekway University of Nebraska Janet Christensen Jafel Wm. Wagner Gresham Neb St. Louis Concordia Seminary Aug Maurice Holdersneldt Keith Holdersheldt Ryan Will Country Club Ozerpla Mmes Grace Sprengel Lucy Augustin Bess Perry Pat Kempf Lois An Abbott Pat Miller Mary Jo Gabel Mary Smith Fern Scott Gladys ‘Treasway Melrae Kinnan Connie ‘Johnston Crus Houdershelat

Deaths and Funerals in Madison and Area

Obituaries report the deaths of David Zimmerman in Creston area and Mrs George Augustay Delacre in Madison, with services at St Francis and Madison nursing home pending details. Roy Bernt of 1385 second Avenue dies after illness, with services at Trinity Lutheran Church and burial at Roselawn Cemetery. mentions sports shop owner background and church memberships.

Zimmernam David Zimmmerman Creston Delaere George Augustay Delacre Bumphrey Madison Nursing Home Moray St. Francis Catholic Church Skinphrey Edwin Albers Duesman Funeral Home Ockens Belgium Nebraska George Delacre Man Norfolk Humphrey St. Francis Church Christian Mathers Third Order Maurice Henderson Mim John Mary) Clinch Nort Platle Emamuuel Martha) Kaininek Madison Harold Marguerite — Stehwien Stanton Rober Marcella) Standey Des Moines Rien Leonard Virginia Vandbuckle) Wynekier Bernt Trinity Lateran Cahanbus Roy Bernt Belen Spital Mayo Clinic Hugo Rathkamp Roselawn Bedy MecKown Funeral Home John Bernt Calumabus Emil Wasselbalch Shelby Trinty Lutheran Memorial Fond Vield Purvives

First day of school set for August twenty sixth

Rising City public schools announce a half day opening on August 26 with bus service, no lunches, and 11:20 AM dismissal. Enrollment dips from 180 to 170. New math instructor Darrell Vitosh, married with a infant son Jason, joins as assistant basketball coach. A mini bus will shuttle LE students and kindergartners to reduce bus lines. Calendar lists Aug. 18 practice, Aug. 21 registration, Aug. 22 ESU 7 workshop, Aug. 23 faculty orientation, and Aug. 26 first day. Superintendent Rodney D. Smoith.

Fusing City Darrell Vitosh Vitosh Kearney State College Jason Tiaun ESU Columbus Rising City Rodney D. Smoith

First lead in four year Omaha murder case emerges

A person walked into Omaha police headquarters with a key lead in the July 24 1970 murder of Peggy Giddings daughter of George Giddings at 12362 Bel Drive. Richard Alexander was booked on suspicion of the murder after County Attorney Donald Knowles announced the decision following a closed door session.

Omaha Neh Margaret Ellen Peggy Giddings Assi Ching George Giddings Bel Drive Donald Knowles Richard Alexander Knowles Field Hill Giddings

Band Practice and Pep Club Meeting Announced

Osceola Karta announces band practice starts Monday for two days from 10 a.m. to noon for grades 3-12. No horns needed first day. Sandals or bare feet not allowed. OUS Pep Club meets Monday at 7 p.m. at the tennis court in Toeily Park. new cheers to be learned and all members invited.

Osceola OUS Eily Park Ve Faugh

Death rate from accidents falls in 1973

The National Safety Council reports the U S accidental death rate dropped under one percent in 1973. The text cites a rate of 85.8 fatalities per 1000 in 1979 and notes about 447000 deaths in two consecutive years. A Greek coup on April 21, 1957 ended the monarchy.

Chicago United States National Safety Council Council Greece

Hospital Admissions and Births Report Highlights

Hospital lists show admissions for Mrs. Victoria Starostka of Columbus and Mrs. Elroy Widle of Genoa, with dismissals for Mrs. Anton Osemowski of Genoa and others. A birth at RL a yields a daughter to Mr. and Abs. Jay Krefl on August 16, six pounds three ounces, while other dismissals include Mrs. Joseph Preusser and daughter, Columbus, and Mrs. Steven Koch and daughter, Columbus. In Washington, former Ally Gen Richard G. Kleindienst gains right to practice law in DC after pleading guilty to failing to tell the Senate committee the whole truth.

Behlen Victoria Starostka Columbus Elroy Widle Genoa Anton Osemowski Thomas Frauendorfer Madison Alvert Houser St. Mary Hospital Jay Krefl RL A Joseph Preusser Edward Szatko Platte Center Steven Koch Kleindienst Washington Richard G. Rieindienst District of Columbia Senate

Six Hearings Set to Probe NPPD Public Power

State Sen Richard Lewis of Holbrook announced six hearings across Nebraska to investigate the Rebroskes public power system. The hearings aim to identify legislation to ensure adequate low cost power for all residents, comparing rates and taxes with other states. Meetings are Aug in Fremont, Aug 22 in ONeill, Aug 23 in Grand Island, Sept 9 in North Platte, Sept 10 in Abilene, and Sept 11 in Sidney.

Fremont O'Neill Grand Island North Platte Ab Lane Sidney

18-Year-Old Stepson of Gayle Sayers Shot Dead

In Omaha Nebraska an 18 year old stepson of Gayle Sayers Gregory Bullard died from a shotgun wound at a home. Police say a 22 year old man surrendered and was booked on homicide. Bullard planned to be a Central High School senior and was part of the 1974 Class 4 basketball champions.

Omaha Neb Kansas University Chicago Bears Gayle Sayers Gregory Bullard Omaha Cme Lipnech Central High School

Will the Nixon picture frame be returned to post office lobby

Burlington Times News advertises a plea in the classifieds asking for the return of a frame removed from the Alamance Post Office lobby. Postmaster O G Maness confirmed he ran the ad and invites the frame to be returned while the picture may be kept.

Burlington N.C Burlington Times News Alamance Post Office O.G. Maness

Bass Masters Meet At Lake Gene Neater Home

Columbus Platte Valley Bass Masters gather at Gene Neator s residence on Stires Lake Monday and August 19 at 7 30 PM for a bass fishing film and worm making demonstration. Also notes a dog rescue or disposal item and a high school activity card session at Columbus Senior High from 3 to 3 PM August 19 23 and a Lions Club meeting at 8 30 PM Monday at the Duncan fire station.

Columbus Platte Valley Gene Neator Stires Lake Columbus Senior High Activies the Center High School Ducan Lions Duncan

Turkish forces tighten grip on northern Cyprus amid ceasefire

The Associated Press reports Turkish forces consolidate control of the northern third of Cyprus, with a dusk ceasefire holding apart from sporadic firing in Nicosia. UN spokesman cites Green Line clashes as Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities face tension, while demonstrations shake Athens Salonica and Crete.

Associated Press Cyprus Crete

Columbus earns safety award in pedestrian study

The American Automobile Association cited 16 Nebraska cities for no pedestrian fatalities over periods. Notables include Gerling with 17 years and Fairbury with 36 years, while Nebraska City Holtge and Kearney show multi year counts. State totals show 32 pedestrian deaths last year and 770 red.

Omaha Neb API Nebraska American Automobile Association Gerling Fairbury Nebraska City Eigit Holdtege Kearney Bellevue Columbus Falla City Fremont Alliance Beatries Cladron Norfals

New Multi Vitamin Diet Tabs Claim Fast Weight Loss

Los Angeles reports confirm a chewable diet tab jet that supposedly suppresses hunger and provides all daily nutrients. Dr. Roger Johnson and nutritionists tout rapid weight loss without exercise, urging readers to mail $5 for a 1 day supply or higher for longer programs through NutrDiep Dept. Cio.

Los Angeles Roger Johnson Nutridiep Dept. Cio Ventura Blvd Woodland Hills

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