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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1977
Page
3
Phillis Gimness shares a simple plan for weekly dinners using about 20 3x5 cards with different menus. Each week her husband selects seven cards, forming that week’s menu and guiding the shopping list. New cards are added periodically while older ones are kept for future use.
Reader advice covers inexpensive cat litter boxes using aluminum roasters, crochet tool holders from a leather case, glue application from ice cream sticks, reusing cereal as meat loaf filler, securing small repair items with tape, and sun care with moisturizers to prevent a dried look. Tips emphasize practicality and thrift.
Pattern details describe Printed Pattern 9045 with tunic and pull-on pants in color matches. States sizes, yardage for top and pants, material figures, and price adjustments for pattern handling. Includes mailing address for pattern request in New York.
The engagement of Cynthia Erickson and Michael Steffey is announced by their parents in Kearney and Sault Ste. Marie. Erickson, a 1976 University of Nebraska Lincoln graduate, serves in the U S Army at Fort Carson. Steffey, also in the Army at Fort Carson, is pursuing a bachelor’s degree at El Paso College in Colorado Springs. They plan an October 22 wedding in Colorado.
Four Columbus women will be capped during ceremonies by Bryan Memorial Hospital School of Nursing at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Fine Arts Auditorium on Nebraska Wesleyan University Campus, Lincoln. They are Kathleen Davy, Cynthia Heimann, Juann Nelson, and Nicole Nelson. Capping denotes completion of the first semester of on the job nursing training and marks the halfway point of the three year program.
Forty four people attended the Carter family reunion Sunday at the Presbyterian Church in St. Edward. The guest list included Del Weed Dan Lincoln Bill Lincoln Rich Anderson Dave Debra Darei Randy McGee Ralph Warner Becky David Von Schafer Lauri Missy Darren Kevin Weatring Larr Kim Susie Scott Angie Jeff Bertha Carter Jerry Carter Bonnie Carter Ken B J Bob Eckland Jamie Dawn Kenneth Werner Dick Werner Carol Curt Eric Magdalene Cruise and other relatives from St Edward and Albion Genoa.
Designers agree that for Fall 77 the boot remains a fashion staple but shifts from tight leg and ankle to a wide soft ankle and easy calf style. Experts say once adjusted, the look enhances legs and fashions in New York 77.
Merle D Hinze and wife announce Cheryl Jean Hinze engaged to Colin James McKeag son of Harlan and Mrs McKeag Osceola. Cheryl is a 1973 Rising City High School and 1977 UNL home economics graduate. Colin a 1972 Osceola High School graduate farms near Osceola. They plan a November 5 wedding at Immanuel Lutheran Rising City.
Diane Mable the bride-to-be was surprised at a cookout shower hosted by Jack Kusneman at his Platte Center home Monday evening. Guests included co workers from the Platte County Register of Deeds office and spouses such as Katherine Byrnes Jack Kusneman Pauline Kavanaugh Wayne Hellbusch and Eileen Bredehoff. A group gift was presented and Diane will wed Larry Kapels on Oct 22.
The piece argues Americans overeat and over snack while facing aging after 25. It stresses two core actions: get out of the chair more and nibble less, plus more muscle work and by avoiding excess snacks. It frames calories and exercise as the combined engine of long term weight control.
Laurel Michener and Galen Miller announce their engagement. Laurel, a 1976 Columbus High School graduate, attends Kearney State College and is the daughter of Mrs. Art Jordan and the late Robert Michener. Galen, a Navy serviceman stationed at Haly Loch Scotland, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene H. Miller.
Nebraska Methodist Hospital School of Nursing Omaha holds an orientation for 102 freshmen on Monday August 22 with a tea for incoming students and parents at the Indian Hills Educational Center 8501 West Dodge Road. Three area students from Columbus attend among others Denise Mastny Leri Hromas Kris Delaney Cynthia Toole and Mary Ellen Cad. Visitors from Leigh Texas and Wyoming attend events and plan alumni supper and dance at Tri County Party Room August 20.
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