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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1971
Page
1
Astrological forecast presents a chaotic, OCR styled forecast across all signs. It offers vague guidance on finances, relationships, travel, health, and personality traits with many garbled phrases. It highlights Taurus Virgo Leo Scorpio Aquarius Pisces and others with scattered predictions and birthday note.
Washington window surveys 1972 presidential bets as John Connally and John Lindsay pivot to national prominence. The piece notes Lindsay’s Democrat bid potential and Connally's Nixon-era profile, with Oklahoma's Fred Kaving weighing re election and nomination chances. It also discusses Kennedy Muskie Bayh and Humphrey standings and the shifting party dynamics ahead of conventions.
Newman Grove hosted Fun Days with over 1,200 attendees at the free event sponsored by the Newman Grove Commercial Club. Spalding defeated in softball 7-3. Talent show winners include Shrunk sisters of Clearwater first in group division, Helsing trio second, and Nominies Experse first in individual act. Instrumental winners were Billy Schmidt, first. Lanny Brockhaus, second. Barbara Brockhaus, third. Hoopers, horseshoes see winners from Winside, Mason City, Osceola, Genoa, and Newman Grove with multiple top placements. Judges named: Mrs. Clifford Jensen, Mrs. Joe Lindhurst, and Mrs. Barbara Rae.
Buffalo Bill, a 42 pound buffalo fist fish held by the Sale Game Commission, will be on display again this year at the Nebraska State Fair. The commission notes Bill has headlined the state fair fish display since 1954, though his exact age is unknown. When not at the fair, he resides at the Valentine fish hatchery.
Subscription details for The Cara Telegram list delivery in Columbus and surrounding counties at 26 per month by carrier and 14 per year by mail. Note instructions for change of address and contact prompts are included.
Results from the Newman Grove children's parade list divisions for group and individual winners. Top honors went to Newman Grove High School Band, with Pant and Dem Benson as second, and a pair Denise Kim Kennedy and Ann Vanney as third. Individual divisions crowned Easy Rider David Walahoski and Lion Tammer Anita Anderson, plus other notable performers. Floats, clowns, and patriotic entries showcased 40 entries and 70 participants judged by Thelma Wilcox and Sally Stedman of Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. Harald Michael and son John visited the Ann Michael home in Eastwood and other local homes Friday. They also called on Mr. and Mrs. Tony Shitter and the Dick Michael home in Norfolk. Other guests included Mrs. Agnes Schmit of Santa Ana and Mrs. Victor Schanders of San Diego, with Mr. and Mrs. William Stromer Hastings and Margaret Drosda of Denver also visiting.
Librarian WIN JACOBSEN highlights new titles as the library receives a varied set of reads. The San Francisco Earthquake provides a dramatic 1905 narrative and future risk, The Dahomean offers a vivid tale of love and culture under colonial pressure, while The Case of the Crying Swallow marks Gardner’s posthumous publications.
A going away party was held at Mrs. Arp's Albion home as she moves to Denver with her children. She has lived in Albion six years, previously farming southeast of Tawty with her late husband Charles Arp. Four daughters are listed, with attendees including several local residents.
The Platte County Register of Deeds list of real estate transfers compiled by Columbus Credit Bureau includes numerous deeds. Transfers involve Sylvia Bokelman Francis Sand Catherine M Seloeder Gerald Jansen Paul Zimmerer Otto Blessen Herman Jansen and others with parcels in Columbus Humphrey Stumpff Wauneta Schlesinger Walker Audrey P and Elmer G Long and more.
The World Almanac reports Miriam Hargrave passed her driving test on her 40th try, while a $720 car fund she saved was diverted to driving seasons and leaves her still without a vehicle.
UPI reports state official George Knott of the State Aeronautics Department says 32 airplane mishaps occurred in the first six months of the year, with five fatalities. Most incidents stemmed from pilot error or neglect, including gear problems, mistaken gear retraction after landing, and unsafe takeoff attempts.
Omaha Press Club funds two projects for the Hill Hotel event on September 9. Nebraska coach Bob Devaney will be the main speaker and targeted by club actors and a chorus in a skit. Only 100 tickets remain of 1,150.
Windy and rainy conditions persisted in southern Florida with gusty winds and heavy rains as a low moved across the Gulf of Mexico. Elsewhere mild warmth, heavy surf at Marina Del Rey, hundreds of rescues, and strong thunderstorms stretched from Minnesota to Colorado with Central Plains reports of heavy rainfall.
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