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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1975
Page
3
A bridge column notes an expert South misfired in a three notrump contract. Five diamonds proved stronger after early missteps and a defender's shift. Despite a lucky turn, the defense kept the scoring tight as the players navigated spade and club risks.
Shelby Kansas City Knights of Columbus Council No. 5383 hosted its annual family picnic in Osceola Park drawing about 20 families. Daylong events included swimming sack races and a tug of war with cash prizes for winners.
Mrs Bud Abbott entertained a bridge luncheon at her Shelby home on Tuesday. Sixteen ladies attended and after the luncheon, cards were played with Mary Mather winning high, Carolyn Hiemer second high, Kay Lockman third high, and Donna Krumbach receiving consolation.
ARIES joins with another with shared goals for mutual profit. TAURUS tackles a tough project and makes real progress today. GEMINI family harmony improves as you resolve a noisy dispute. CANCER home plans shine and shopping yields desired items. LEO a friend offers a valuable suggestion you should follow. VIRGO extra effort overcomes a long running task. LIBRA a change in thinking brings benefits and better attitude. SCORPIO heightened appeal among friends may shift views of a rival. SAGITTARIUS new friendship boosts political and personal satisfaction. CAPRICORN hard work plus luck brings career success. AQUARIUS a loved one changes behavior leading to better understanding. PISCES stay busy at home for a dramatic family-led shift. An excellent year lies ahead with added funds boosting prestige and satisfaction.
The First Baptist Church of Albion will host a Mother-Daughter Tea in the church Fellowship room. A talent show will also be held and those interested in participating should contact Mrs. Elwin Stevenson.
MEMPHIS Tenn UPI Elvis Presley begins three days of tests at Baptist Hospital Las Vegas Hilton to diagnose fatigue that led him to cancel a Las Hard 5 engagement. Dr Nichopoulos says no serious illness suspected and cites possible dental work as a fatigue contributor.
Patrick Johnson a 26 year old kitchen worker who won 1 million dollars plans to keep his job at the Holyoke Soldiers Home despite the prize. Johnson a University of Massachusetts graduate from Belchertown will receive 50000 dollars a year for 20 years and take today off.
Nebraska residents will welcome an authentic Prairie Schooner from Arkansas as part of the Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage to Valley Forge. Lt. Gov. Gerald Whelan will accept the wagon at Heritage Village Lincoln, with Nebraska officials including the 15 member Nebraska Revolution Bicentennial Commission. The wagon will travel east in 1976 and reach Valley Forge on July 4 1976 with support from Mayflower Transit and the North American Endurance Horse Association.
Lawrence Sibal of Gering dies at Packer Lake near Lyman after attempting to retrieve a beach ball. Witnesses and rescuers, hindered by high winds and turbulent water, could not save him. Authorities from Goshen County and the Gering Search and Rescue squad investigated the drowning.
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