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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1976
Page
7
Local arrivals visit family in East St Louis and other towns. Weekend social items list guests from Schuyler Limon and Platte Center visiting relatives in Madison and Richland. Community notices mention bar events, holiday menus, and store hours at Wunderlichs prompting shoppers to plan gifts and meals.
Ivy Bakenhus daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Bakenhus Jr a Lakeview High senior has been chosen Elks Teenager of the Month for December. She participates in volleyball basketball and track choir is active in National Honor Society pep club and the school annual She has held club and class officer posts and was a varsity cheerleader and homecoming queen She plans to attend college and pursue a math related career based on character leadership service and scholarship recognized by Lakeview faculty.
On the record traffic incidents list dates and locations including 3310 Brunken Street Cedar Rapids with a $100 hit run, multiple intersections with names William R Channer David A Fox Ardith Redler Susan Loseke Christine Killham Bernard Loseke and others with fines from $10 to $600. Fire calls mention rural incidents near Duncan and Shady Lake Road. County Court entries show multiple minors in possession speeding inspection stickers and overgross fines with numerous names and states.
An old UPI blurb notes that the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes was named after a British cricketer, with Justice Oliver Wendell Ho a referenced figure in the odd fragment. The garbled text suggests a trivia tidbit rather than a developing news item.
Dick Munn has been appointed the David City Telegram news reporter and serves as a sales representative for David City Grain Co. Inc. He is a 1971 David City High School graduate with radio and television training from Kearney State College and previously worked at KTTT Radio. He can be reached at Rt. 1 David City or by phone at 367-3498.
Souders Wilber G. Sonny Souders 51 of Columbus died this morning at the Veterans Hospital Lincoln arrangements pending at McKown Funeral Home James Roman former Columbus resident died this week in Omaha nursing home services 10 a.m. Saturday St Peter Catholic Church Fullerton burial in parish cemetery Rev Richard Clarej officiating visitation 2-9 p.m. today rosary 7:30 p.m. Kriesch Jeffrey W. Kriesch fatally shot Wednesday night on a Stanton County farm first grader Leigh Community School son of Shirley and Donald Kriesch visitation 3-7 p.m. Sunday 12-2 p.m. Monday funeral 2 p.m. Monday Rozanek Funeral Home Leigh burial Hillcrest Cemetery Norfolk Rev Paul Phillips officiating
Columbus and Schuyler hospitals report admissions including Anna Cockson Gary Kleinheksel and Gordon Gerber births a Genoa boy to Kenneth and his wife. Dismissals list Clara Glur Lavena Christie and others. An estimated seven to twelve million illegal immigrants reside in the United States.
Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid met in the church parlor and reelected Mrs Johnny Hassebrook as president. Officers elected include Mrs Edgar Janssen as vice president, Mrs Dale Lutjens as secretary, and Mrs Larry Gehring as treasurer. Various committees named for 1977 and Family Night events set for December 12 were announced, with members listed for program, flowers, kitchen duties, banner, and missionary work.
Lee T. Hoppes of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service reminds aliens that the January address reporting period is near. Forms will be available at post offices and INS offices. willful failure to report may lead to serious consequences.
Nebraska Congresswoman Smith is named to the House Appropriations Committee for the 9th Congress starting Jan 4, a first for Nebraska in 15 years. She says the post will boost Third District representation and influence over interior, education, agriculture, defense and other federal spending.
Juniors American Legion Auxiliary plans caroling by 5 p.m. Monday at the Legion Hall followed by supper. Elks Country Club Ladies Stagette Christmas party Tuesday 6 7 p.m. with gift exchange reservations by Saturday. AA and Alanoa meetings every Sunday night. Paper pickup by Boy Scouts Saturday Dec 11 starting 9 a.m. Schuyler Leagle League LaLeche League dinner gift exchange 6 p.m. Saturday Dec 11 at Mrs Sue Heese 1805 E Street.
A rate study shows Loup Power District customers pay lower rates than seven Nebraska cities. At 1,000 kWh residential use Columbus charges 29.27 dollars, while at 3,000 kWh Norfolk charges 56.43. Nebraska cities Norfolk Grand Island Fremont Hastings Omaha and Lincoln show higher bills.
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