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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1972
Page
5
We the members of Today's Journal hope you enjoyed our first edition of The Voice. We welcome your criticism and comments to improve. The staff wishes readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Kathy Hennessey, Publisher. RR 1, Plaite Conier 68653.
A teen writes to Santa asking for universal peace and brotherhood across races and nations, hoping families grieving separation feel God’s smile this Christmas. The letter reflects enduring faith and a desire for global harmony as the season nears.
JA companies must pick a name and product, elect a board, and sell required shares before a charter can be applied for. Members sign a charter, adopt National By-Laws, and pay a charter fee. Upon approval by Junior Achievement Incorporated, the company gains a formal charter to operate, compete in contests, and attend conferences within the JA area.
Holiday music fills Columbus area schools with goral style programs. Directors mix sacred and secular pieces, soloists pick pieces, and students help select some selections. Programs vary in length from 40 minutes to 11 hours as schools maintain a traditional core with growing popular tunes.
A reflective Christmas verse recounts Mary and Joseph guiding to Bethlehem and finding shelter in a stable. It recalls the sacred night, the donkey, and the birth of Jesus, urging readers to keep the nativity spirit amid present gifts. Rita Weiholf signs the meditation.
Kathy Kopetzky, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Kopetzky of Columbus, is named December J A Achiever of the Month for dedication to meetings and production duties. She edits Today's J A sponsored by the Columbus Telegram and serves as vice president of production. She attends Scotus High School and participates in Pep Club yearbook staff chorus and National Merit semi finalist. Her interests include guitar children and football. January's award will be next edition.
December brings subzero days and snow while families gather for Christmas concerts, caroling, and cozy rituals. It marks the start of basketball season, holiday shopping, and joyful activities like skating visits from Santa, baking cookies, and long drives to view decorations.
Snowball royalty will be chosen from Lakeview’s four classes for the winter dance on December 16. Senior candidates include Bob Bejermann and Steve Greisen while junior, sophomore, and freshman hopefuls are listed with names across multiple groups. The event, a festive school activity, hinges on committee work, a band, and decorations.
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