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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1977
Page
3
A collection of reader notes shows practical hacks from self gripping zipper tape on raincoats to quick softened butter methods, hedge trimming with repurposed sleeves, and a mock guacamole dip recipe. Readers share small, useful solutions and tasty ideas for daily chores and cooking.
A column of letters and quips ranging from wheelchair etiquette to wedding anniversaries and humorous anecdotes. Readers request advice on social interaction with disabled partners, aging celebrations, and personal anecdotes about honesty, marriage, and common sense.
The listing advertises a lopper casual textured knit jacket with raised pattern and ribbed shawl collar. It notes worsted yarn use, pattern prices, mail charges, and a Send to Laura Wheeler address in Columbus Telegram. Includes catalog items like Easy Gifts and Ornaments, and various quilt and crochet books.
LINCOLN A shortage of children's sleepwear be with us for quite some time to come, according to Dr. Joan Laughlin of the University of Nebraska Lincoln. The shortage stems from an April 1977 ban on Tris treated fabrics, with warmer sleepwear hardest hit as flame resistance is harder with alternative materials. UNL experts advise planning ahead, recycling or remaking old garments, and shopping for fabric now, noting flame retardant fabrics remain limited.
The article outlines how obesity and diet influence diabetes and insulin efficiency, noting ADA diet guidelines, mixed study results on insulin and oral medications, and a VA Center study from Lanzington showing high carbohydrate diets with ample fiber reducing insulin needs. It also includes a reader question about calories in cough syrup and a note to check labels.
Nettie Behle began at Columbus Community Hospital in 1965 as a cook. A retirement tea hosted Aug. 12 by the Ambassadors Committee drew about 50 relatives and friends at the home of Chet and Kris Peitsch. Kris Peitsch, a graduate of Platte College School of Practical Nursing, will start at Bryan Memorial Hospital on Aug. 29. Lillian Lange, in the dietary department since 1966, also received gifts from hospital officials and a plant arrangement from hospital employees.
August remains the favored month for weddings in an annual survey by Hallmark Researchers. Since 1973 August has led, with July and September close behind. The report notes the Roman belief that June was luckiest for marriage.
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