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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1974
Page
3
Dear Heloise offers a household hint from Mimi about applying iron-on jean patches to pants. The reader describes placing patches on the floor and standing on them to press for a strong, even bond, noting a successful result with multiple boys’ pants. The exchange hints at practical ironing techniques and family life.
Heloise advises bonding patches to jeans with heat and protection, warming fabric before ironing, and letting cooled patches set on a board. Ann Hanson praises preserves a corsage in water as a long lasting centerpiece. Elaine C Tread folds saved gift wrap into drawers while L Scutaru hides stove knobs to prevent accidents. Fort Tomen suggests storing twist tins in open pill bottles.
Janice L. Schuchardt of Lincoln married Brian L. Briese of Omaha Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church in Neligh. The bride recently graduated from a Lincoln hairdressing school and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William R Schuchardt of Elgin. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Briese.
A fashion shift signals lighter, higher heels as the era of heavy shoes ends. In New York the popular choice is the plastic Cinderella 74 pump, while broader trends hint at more graceful footwear. The piece notes wedding details and party scenes in Albion with civic group events and hosts.
Immanuel Lutheran Country Ladies Aid held its annual Christmas covered dish dinner and gift exchange on Tuesday at the church. Seasonal hymns honored December birthdays with guests including Rev. and Mrs. B F Meschke and Rev. and Mrs. M W Goldhammer plus families.
Dennis R. Covert wed Cheryl L. Ballinger at First Christian Church Plattsmouth on November 16. Officiant Rev Eugene Mackabee presided. The bride wore a white dotted Swiss gown with white and blue carnation bouquet. Matron of honor Pamela Martin of LaVista and best man Ronald Ballinger of Plattsmouth. Attendants Glenda Ballinger and Patricia Ballinger assisted. About 50 guests attended.
Members of the Qui Vive Club enjoyed a no host luncheon Monday at a local restaurant followed by a gift exchange at Mrs Leonard Millers home TOPS Dinner Held Monday TOPS Club No 185 held its annual Christmas dinner party at a local restaurant Monday evening with 16 members present Sorena Wilson won the door prize A gift exchange climaxed the evening Club Sees Pictures Of Camp Luther Thirty six members and three guests attended the Immanuel Lutheran Married Couples Club covered dish supper and social Sunday at the church Guests were Mr and Mrs Elwin Saalfedl of Geyser Mont and Mrs Herman Catbau After a short business meeting led by President Fred Gruenhage the Rev Dennis Tegtmeier showed slides and talked about the building of Camp Luther Hosts for the evening were Mr and Mrs Gruengage and Mr and Mrs Raymond Janssen The Act Siefkens and Ralph Ickhoffs were program chairman Winners in clubs bridge were Ernst Johannes and Mrs Melvin Acrni highs John Blasig and Mrs Martin Wennekamp lows
Crochet patterns offered by Laura Wheeler at Columbus Telegram Needlecraft Dept. Pattern 811 and others advertised for sizes 5 to 7. Prices 25 cents by mail, plus 811: pattern specifics include popcorn edged cuffs and one piece sewn back. Send name address to Box 161 Chelsea Station New York.
The notice advertises F169 patterns by Marian Masti for women from 34 to 48 chest and hip measurements. It directs readers to send $1.00 per pattern to Marian Martin Pattern Dept at 232 West 1st Street New York NY 10011, including name address IP size and style number.
Dr Ron Daly of University of Nebraska Lincoln reports 15 years of research showing Type A personalities with ambition aggression impatience and clock obsession are two and a half times likelier to suffer heart attacks than Type B individuals who are relaxed. He advises reengineering life by channeling energy into creative outlets and reducing repetitive urgency.
Mr and Mrs James Widdowson of Gibbon announce the engagement of their daughter Pat Widdowson a third grade teacher in Genoa public school to Jack Strain an employee of Lind say Manufacturing Co March is the wedding date Mr Strain is the son of Mr and Mrs Tom Strain
Platte Chorale and Legion Auxiliary members held their December meeting at the Legion Hall with Mrs. Lee Hegi leading. Delegates were named to attend the midwinter conference in Grand Island and plans were announced for two conferences in January and December.
The Nebraska Wheat Division announces four new ethnic bread recipe booklets led by Nationality Bread Recipes 1974. Jewell Scharton notes home bakers gain variety and savings while enjoying breads like Chicken Pimiento, Makovy Babouka, Limpa, Khachapuri, French Bread, and Rich Vienna Bread. Free copies are available from the Wheat Division in Lincoln with a stamped self addressed envelope.
The Platte County Livestock Feeders Association hosts Annual Ladies Night Sunday December at the Holiday Inn Columbus. President Larry Beller of Lindsay notes reservations via Platte County Extension. A beef and ham buffet will be served followed by a short program.
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