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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1977
Page
4
People from Spencer and nearby areas are noted visiting relatives in Boston Martha’s Vineyard and northern California. The community celebrates bowling league plans, theater auditions, open houses, church events, and sales including a wig sale and holiday workshops.
Admissions include Mrs. Howard Brewington of Columbus and Martin Inselman of Creston. Dismissals cover multiple families including Mrs. Daryl Baldwin and son and Mrs. Dale Curran. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Beck at 32 Stires Lake, weighing six pounds, on Aug. 27.
City notices list patient at St Joseph Hospital Omaha room 162. Union group meets Wednesday at 2 pm in St Bonaventure Social Hall. Sertotuans program by local high school coaches Wednesday at noon in Holiday Inn. Methodist UMW meets Thursday at 1 15 pm with dessert. Nancy Donner to present Big Brother Big Sister. CHS Class of 1968 seeks reunion addresses for many members and asks to call 564 3540 or 564 0836 with information.
Lincoln based Better Nebraska Association secretary Robert Crosby warns Congress could raise Nebraska road costs through an energy bill’s equalization tax on domestic crude oil. He cites asphalt price hikes as a major impact and cites potential exemptions or rebates under consideration. Also noted is Nebraskan freshman engineer Terry Alan Anderson winning a $150 scholarship from the Nebraska Chapter of the American Institute of Engineers.
Columbus among 19 communities paid under Loup Power District retail contracts. For January to June 30, 19¢7, Platte County totals reached $382,015.72, with Creston $2,068.10 Humphrey $5,919,268 Carnlea $417.50 Lindsay $8,810.91 Monroe $2,119.72 Tarner $263.83 Platte Center $3,644.33 Newman Grove $102.78 Duncan $3,662.32.
Michael Wayne Christiansen, 16, appeared before Hall County Judge Donald Weaver on charges of assault with intent to kill after a weekend shooting of Officer Robert Vasquez. Vasquez, 28, was wounded in the upper right thigh and later to be released from Grand Island Hospital. Bonds set and attorney appointed.
Lincoln Neb upi governor J James Exon questioned the 20 percent set aside for wheat farmers saying he must see the proposal penciled out to determine if farmers would be better off with reduced production. Neil Oxton of the Nebraska Farmers Union called it a workable compromise while storage concerns arise over a government grain reserve. Nebraska harvested 3 050 000 acres of wheat this year and proposed cuts could trim 610 000 acres, reducing production by over 21 million bushels.
A compiled list records traffic accidents on 10th Avenue and Wall Street involving Rose Kurf enbach and Diana Rohloff, with injuries and hospital treatment. it also lists county court cases for insufficient funds checks, probation, and fines involving Doug Nichols, Charles Favors, Donald Heins, Charles Kraus, and correction on Steve Lieberman. Additional speeding fines, intoxication, improper passing, trespassing, and other traffic violations are itemized for numerous individuals with locations including Lincoln, Omaha, Fremont, Kearney, and several smaller towns, with penalties ranging from small fines to probation and $50,000 bond.
Leigh Optimist Club led honors at the state convention in Omaha with Zone singled out for achieving M4 percent participation in Optimist International Foundation. Leigh was top in state awards for projects, community service and youth work. Guest John Martin of Lincoln attended as a wiring inspector.
A quirky promotional riff extols McDonald's hash browns as funny looking yet tasty. The piece mentions deep frying, oil, and a playful, nostalgic tone comparing them to old fashioned hash buns and inviting readers to try them. It mingles praise with whimsical language about enjoying the product.
The City Park Board proposed a swimming pool to the City Council and plans to build on the current tennis court site. Osceola city boundaries were extended to the north, including two home additions. Officials study lagoon construction costs without federal funding.
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