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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1974
Page
2
A Heloise column from Columbus Nebraska offers Christmas spending tips and DIY ideas. Readers share lessons on shopping restraint, gifting help for relatives, decorating with sprays and crayons, and simple homemade gifts. The piece includes shopper anecdotes and practical hints for neat, affordable holiday touches.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Cossack Sr announce the engagement of their daughter Cindy Faye to Scott W Dierberger son of Mr and Mrs Gale Dierberger Cindy is a 1974 Columbus High School mid term graduate and works at Beeton Dickinson Scott is a 1972 Columbus High graduate who attended Platte College and the University of Nebraska Lincoln He now works at Spencer Foods Schuyler and will take a one month electrical technology course at Southeast Community College Milford The couple plans to marry early next fall
Misses patterns from Laura Wheeler Columbus Telegram advertise printed half sizes, color options, and a crochet afghan project. Buyers are urged to send 100 dollars for patterns with extra charges for first class mail and handling. Addresses and pattern numbers are provided for ordering.
Extension Clubs Crafty Capers held their annual Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Francis Murray. Secret sisters were revealed and new names drawn. Mrs. Richard Walsh became a micobee. Mrs. Larry Zach outlined plans for the club's holiday trip to Morrys Haven Tuesday to deliver gifts and Christmas cookies. Refreshments and a gift exchange concluded the party.
Alice Kay Bjorklund of Marathon Iowa and Robert Raymond Anderson of Omaha announce their engagement. Alice Kay teaches first grade in Columbus city schools and holds a UNI bachelor’s, plus a masters from South Dakota. Robert is an accountant with Jay G Omek CP firm. he earned a BS from Morningside College. They plan a June 25 wedding.
A New York display showcases ties that end straight without metal pins. The feature highlights a cleaner finish and evolving men fashion as traditional fastening methods fade from popularity. The piece notes improved aesthetics and practical appeal, signaling a shift in tie design trends.
Leaf and Petal Garden Club hosted its annual buffet luncheon and Christmas party with co hosts Ivan Schmid and Mrs Anna Maye Carter. Guests included Mrs E G Brillhart and Mrs Fern Ditzler. DUV Luncheon at Jones Home featured Daughters of Union Veterans with a Santa table centerpiece, gift exchange, and a regular meeting after lunch. Heritage House hosted a December birthday party for fifty residents honoring several individuals with carols and a piano medley. Penny Golden performed guitar and a piano medley with group carols, served by Minnie Krumland’s committee. Immanuel Medical Center announces plans for a new five million dollar home for the elderly.
Mr and Mrs Donald Rousek announce the engagement of their daughter Hosalyn Renee to Steven George Klutman son of Mr and Mrs Walter Klutman. Hosalyn is a Platte College graduate working in the Nebraska Public Power District drafting department. Steven is a Fairacres School teacher and University of Nebraska 1973 alumnus. They plan to wed in May.
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