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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1976
Page
5
Reba and Bonnie Churchill promote a budget friendly fall fad making neckties from ribbons. Readers are guided to cut, sew, and assemble striped or patterned ribbons into knot ties with optional appliques or embroidery, then store by hanging to stay wrinkle free.
Letter snippets share household hacks for mechanics with sugar in salt shaker to clean greasy hands and a half water half bleach spray to keep bathrooms clean. Readers praise tips and ask for broader sharing.
A reader asks if a visiting 13 year old should be confronted about a missing five dollar bill and how to handle a widow who attends many bereavement calls. Abby suggests presuming innocence and offers sympathy with the open house dilemma in a small town.
Friends surprised Columbus High teacher Wallace Richards and his wife with a dinner at Elkis Country Club for their 25th wedding anniversary. A group gift was presented and the evening featured a carry in lunch and door prize. Delta Tau Beta Sigma Phi pledged 11 new members and installed officers at Elks Country Club.
Mr and Mrs Erich A Behle celebrate 50 years married with an open house on Sunday September 5 from 2 to 5 pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church parlors. They wed September 3 1926 at Immanuel Church with Rev Herman Miessler officiating. Mrs Behle was Anna Garms. They farmed in Shell Creek Township before moving to Columbus in 1972.
Kim Annette Tigges and Jon W. Abegglen of Kearney plan an autumn wedding on November 27. The bride elect is a 1976 Kearney State College graduate employed by Central Nebraska Community Health Education Corp. The groom is a 1975 Kearney State College graduate affiliated with First National Bank and Trust Co. Both attended Columbus High School.
Reading from Stitching Witchery, readers learn how shifting bustline and waistline darts can alter cupping and fullness for better fit. Tips cover placement, length, and the value of trying on the garment before finalizing. Plus a 10 cent, self addressed envelope offer for a fitting leaflet and Collar Tips leaflet for 25 cents.
Extension club meeting at Mrs. Harold Johnson’s home featured a short cosmetics and skin care film. President Maxyne Williams led a brief business session as members wore selected makeup under Mrs. Johnson’s supervision.
Andrea Marie Kresha and Ted A Preister wed at St Francis Catholic Church Columbus with 225 guests. The couple will honeymoon at Yellowstone National Park. The bride's family, attendants and clergy are listed. dinner and reception followed at Klub 81 Hum phrey. The groom works at Madison Foods. the bride previously worked for New York Life in Columbus.
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