23 Aug 1973
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1973
Page
1
The USDA Nebraska market news service reports unchanged egg prices with Grade A large 60-81 cents and A medium 51-80. poultry receipts mixed. Livestock prices show hogs uneven, cattle and calves limited sales, with loads of choice cattle and variable sheep and lamb figures across Omaha markets.
St John Lutheran Church will install two teachers for the 1973 74 school year during the worship service Sunday August. Charles Kroll will serve as principal and teach grades five through eight. Miss Gayle Roepke will teach grades one through Our. Both graduates of Concordia Teachers College Seward. Following the service a potluck dinner and food shower will honor the teachers.
Subscription and mailing rate notice for The Capra Telegram Partnership in Columbus Nebraska. Addresses, rates, and changes of address guidance are provided with irregular spellings and publication details.
Fran Lange reports the 4-H group wrapped up its year with a picnic at a local drive-in. Members enjoyed a meal, swimming, and malts in a casual gathering.
The Mohr family expresses gratitude to friends neighbors relatives and the clergy for support during Stephanie's accident and recovery and after the death of a husband father and brother. Darren Kracl was hospitalized in Lincoln after a cement saw blade broke and cut his forearm at Spencer Foods.
The page lists sun sign forecasts from Aries to Pisces with advice on finances health relationships and personal projects. It mentions actions like planning for future success communicating clearly and prioritizing health while noting a playful social mood for some signs and caution in others.
Friday's program lists multiple race divisions and claiming events at Agriculture Park, including Purse amounts from 1100 to 2800. Entries feature numerous horse names, jockeys, and weights, with special notes on eligible and not eligible runners across eight races.
Today marks the 52nd Colfax County Fair with free admission across grounds and grandstand. Highlights include 4-H clubs competitive divisions, open class livestock, new exhibits, and a full schedule from Thursday bike rodeo at 7 pm to Sunday livestock parade at 7 pm. Officers and directors named outline local governance of the fair.
Cambodian military command reports recapture of three positions five to seven miles west of Kompong Speu and along Highway 4 to Phnom Penh. The force concentration strengthened Phnom Penh's southern line with US supplied howitzers as fighting eases in the region.
The Albion fair highlighted its royal court with Sue West named queen for 73-74 and Ralphant as king during Monday ceremonies. The court included Angela Batenhorst, Gail Channer, Ginger Forney, Sue West, and Ralph Hunt. Rola bearers were Janine Carder and Jeff Cornwell. The note also mentions Humphrey Bogart winning an Oscar for The African Queen in 1951.
Goodwill Trek visit planned in Columbus. Anniversary open house for Mr. and Mrs. A W Kuminier. Relatives report Stella Johnson hospitalized and Delbert Johnson recuperating. Football rules meeting set in Columbus. Several minor accidents with damages listed. Marriage license applicants and fines paid. Car fire damages engine at 13th Street and 26th Avenue.
The Village of Leigh released the actual use report for Federal revenue sharing funds in 1973 from January 1 to June 30. Of 7857 dollars received, 5400 funded recreation operation, 300 bought recreation equipment, and 320.50 bought street equipment. 1020.50 was spent, leaving 6626.50 in balance. The AP report notes the U S dollar rose sharply in European markets amid low trading. gold fell.
4 H and FFA members receive top prizes at Butler County Fair. Winners include Cheryl Hinze as champion, Connie Peposhakay for foot preparation, Jane Kar in food preservation, and Marilyn Butterfold in live auction. Livestock champions include Barb Schmidt exhibitor grand champion market steer, Ronnie Papa market hog, and Scott Prigge livestock champion. Horse and farm demonstration trophies go to multiple individuals, with Angus breeders presenting trophies for best breeding stock.
Lakeview High will run a daily bus from Platte Center to Lakeview High leaving at 7 55 am starting Monday August 27. Students meet at City Auditorium per Marvin Jaixen chair with passes at Bruckner Mercantile. Bus committee members include John Bierman Mrs Edwin Weinhoff and Mrs Vagn Jensen. Nearby family visits and local notices appear alongside resignation of Quinton Broberg as Phelps County Assessor effective September 1.
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