Franciscan Sisters shaped regional friars history in Humphrey
Irene OBrien outlines the Franciscan Sisters from Joliet and Lafayette guiding growth of the Franciscans in the Columbus area. She notes key milestones including the 1879 three story school on Columbus property, the 1880s St Bernard and St Mary missions, and the evolution of friaries and parishes under the Midwest Province. The piece highlights the Sisters, friars, and their daily life, retreat culture, and global reach in Santarem Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene O'Brien
Lal
Sisters of
Slnsie
Joliet
Coliuibus
Vinnesscan Sisters
Lafayetle
Ind
Yenoes Maventure School
Opabed
Mie Academy
St. Mary Hospital
Columbay
Mary
Father Anselm
Walter Anselm
St Bernard Friaryard
St. Francis
Humphrey
St. Bonaventure of Columbus
Francis of Heaphrey
Columbus Friars
St. «Anthony
Laurin Bneliski
St Anthony Church
Thie Tolory
Edwin Albers
O.F.M
Fr. Regis
Amidern
Riars
Columbus
Madrid
Spain
Ouly
Santarem
Brazil
Retail food prices rise to far above 1793 levels
Retail food prices are projected to continue rising through the year reaching about 14 to 15 percent above 1973 levels, according to the Agriculture Department. An economist warned prices could go higher. The department previously indicated a 12 percent rise was most likely, a level already surpassed. Last year food prices climbed 14.5 percent above the 1972 average, the largest jump since 1915 to 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agspall
Ment
Local readings show day’s weather and sun cycles
The report notes 60 al at local readings, midnight 78 high, Priday 78 high, and a year ago 63. It records Sunrise at 8 27 and Sunday sunset, with Sunday forecast. Price reference $302 appears in unrelated context.
Schools open Monday as Columbus Junior High plans remain
Most area schools begin 1974 75 classes Monday while Columbus Junior High faces remodel delays. The science room cannot be used, floors beneath it blocked, and gym floor work continues with crews expected to finish in about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junior High
Columbus
Ono
JHS
CNTCC area board to review construction budget requests
CNTCC area board of governors will meet in Grand Island to review the 1975 76 capital construction budget requests for the CNTCC areas. The total proposed is about 3 606 516 with three phases including an 882 000 first phase for a new physical education building at Central Technical Community College in Hastings and 772 000 for the initial phase of a health occupations building. Also listed is a 560 500 first phase for an industrial relocation addition at Platte Technical Columbus. If approved the proposals go to the State Board of Technical Community Colleges and Nebraska Legislature. The board will hear a CETA funding proposal from the State Department of Labor to fund short term courses for the unemployed to support local industry.
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Central
Nebraska ‘Technical Community College Area Board of Governors
Grand Island
Gentral
Ilastings
CTCC
Platte Technical Community College
Columbus
Cntcc Area Board
Sloan
State Board of Technical Community Colleges
Nebraska
State Department of Labor
GETA
CNTCC
Department of Labor
Technical Community Colleges
Department
CETA
Othe Technical Community Colleges
NU College Advisory Council Welcomes Dan Faeuuanemerger
Dan Faeuuanemerger, deputy general manager at Nebraska Public Power Mistriel in Columbus, joins the advisory council for the University of Nebraska College of Engineering and Technology. The council, formed two years ago, includes community and professional leaders shaping the college’s future in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Faeuuanemerger
Columbus
Nebraska Public Power Mistriel
University of Nebraska College of Orngineering All Technology
Varier
UNL
Varner
NPPD eyes Columbus property for new headquarters site
Nebraska Public Power District directors plan to survey available land near Columbus for a potential sale, with parcels north of St Mary Hospital and owned by the Sisters of St Francis and the hospital being considered. A downtown site near 27th Street may be acquired at about 2,000 dollars, while other Columbus sites will be reviewed up to the September board meeting. Plans include using part of Columbus City Hall temporarily until a new headquarters is built, with a downtown disposal plan once relocation is complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Public, Power District
Drw. Hill
Columbus
Tatagenisal
Calumbus
NPPD
St Mary Hospital
Sisters of St.’ Francis
Hospital
Ath and
10Th Avenues
27Th Strevk
Columbus City Hall
Roi Bogus
I Columbus
Bogus
NPP Board
Open house Sunday for new Platte Valley children home
Mary Mackinnon reports an open house Sunday for a newly established four bedroom children s residential home at 472 1st Avenue. Sponsored by the Platte Valley Office of Mental Retardation the house houses six children ages 2 16 who attend the Opportunity Center during the day. Debbie Jnandtas is house mother with Dave Tiel assisting. The home serves Boone Nance Colfax and Platte Counties with state and federal funds plus parent contributions. Goals include teaching self help skills and basic academics while the children attend the Opportunity Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mackinnon
Platte Valley
Office of
1Sth Avenue
Unis Spring
Opportunity Center
Debbie Jnandtas
Dave Tiel
Lincol Slav Journal
Tair
John
Mike
Brandias
Arizona
Field
Lincoln
Vina
Boone
Nance
Colfax
Platte
Johr
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Amazon River
Bisho Henry Pinger
S. Bernard
Chawisun
China
Indianapolis
Tod
Sons of
Saint Francis
Cleveland
Ohio
Father Regis
Our Lady of Angels
Brother Son
Sister Moon
Saint Francis of
Charkes
Heave
Terry Andérics
Schaufelberger
NU. College
Cerritar
The
Cor
Yivaty
Umbus Aviation Inc
Gerald Gentleman
Sutherland
T Thompson Pipe and Steel Ga
Denver
Colo
General Electric
Tigersalh ‘Rand Company
Kansas City
Iydro
Conduit Corporation of
Valley
Children’s Residential
Ane
Aliss
Brandfis
Miss Brandias
ABC
Bell
Pete Meyer
Minuttus
Opportunity
PYOMA
Terry Meyer
Teraram
Debbie Brandtat
Dave Field
Trembei
Bro
Tre Ehnlteiesen
Ferget Besser
Hye
Bearn
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