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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1972

Page

4

Community Personal Notices And Holiday Gatherings

Local society notes record Mrs David Vollbracht and family visiting in Kearney for mid term capualing exercises. Denver visitors Gall and Susan Wurdeman plan Christmas with Elk Harbor relatives while others head to Lincoln and Columbus events.

David Vollbracht Kearny Tale College Everett Vollbracht Mark Oye Seckman Kearney Gall Susan Wurdeman Denver Mrs Harold Wurdeman

Frank Josa Receives Special Corn Award

Frank Josa of St. Edward is honored with a special corn award for high yield in Project 200. The 1971 harvest saw his field planted May 22 in three rows, final stand 21 600 per acre, harvested Nov. 7 at 24.4 moisture. Top yield this project year was 289.9 bushels per acre. Overall average yield among all entries was 146.5 bushels.

Frank Josa St. Edward Yank Dasa

Albion Residents Plan Christmas Gatherings

Albion residents announce holiday visit plans with relatives across multiple states mentioning Dr. Ervin Brandt Wayne Carl Brandt Albion Hobart Hadan Columbus Melvin Brandt Bismarck Richard Coulter New York Alvie Coulter David Marlin Fort Lauderdale Elwin Stevenson William Golitz Pierce Cole David Laudenklos Siloam Springs Melvin Laudenklos Lyle Sallich Maurice Brown Chicago J K Kanee Richard Vanous Concordia GS Karges Sonny Karges Overland Park Maude Forney Carroll Forney Thorton Cole Melvin Atwater Robert Whiting Lou Savage Marshalltown Iowa Myron Sullivan Clinton Netgan Denver Willie Harold Belerman Jr Alsworth ATB S D

Albion Ervin Brandt Wayne Carl Brandt Hobart Hadan Columbus Melvin Brandt Bismarck N.D Richard Coulter New York Alvie Coulter David Marlin Albion Public Fort Lauderdale Fla Fred Martin Elwin Stevenson William Golitz Pierce, Cole David Laudenklos John Brown University Siloam Springs Ark Melvin Laudenklos Lyle Sallich Maurice Brown Chicago J. Kanee Richard Vanous Concordia Kan GS. Karges Sonny) Karges Overland Park Maude Forney Carroll Forney Thorton, Cole Melvin Atwater Robert Whiting Lou Savage Marshalltown Iowa Myron Sullivan Clinton Netgan Denver Harold Helerman Willie Harold Belerman Jr Alsworth Atb S.D

Columbus police court fines list and bridge party note

Columbus police court records show numerous fines ranging from 3 to 31 dollars for offenses including intoxication speeding improper parking and negligent driving plus a note about a bridge party hosted by Mrs Dewey Lundquist of Newman Grove with high and second high scores recorded at Albion Country Club and plans for the Jan 6 meeting. The list names many individuals and towns such as Schuyler Beemer Howells Creston David City and Newman Grove among others.

Columbus Richard RB Faltus of Schuyler Alice Li Bartis Theodore Krzycki Eugene R. Krueger Sheridan S Williams Joseph C. Laudenklos George I. Spitz Julie Kopetzky Francis A. Czapla Bermett C. Enge David City Marty L. Frerichs Colleen R. Trofhole Linda L. Fritz Clarks Gerald W. Schmidt Dale L. Lang Eleanor #leiser Vernon A. Ortmeier Beemer John J. Kratky Richard W. Lower James A. Kyriss Howells Jia Cochran John Kobza Joseph A¢rni Albion Dewey Ljuidquist Newman Grove Albion Country Club Emma Lightner James Fox, Jr Agnes Olson Nora Robinson

Medicare expands to under65 disabled starting July 1973

The Social Security Administration announced new rules enabling under 65 disabled individuals who have received 24 months of Social Security or railroad disability benefits to qualify for hospital and medical coverage. The change extends Medicare to kidney patients and dependents, with eligibility beginning after dialysis starts and lasting through transplant or dialysis end.

Medicare Social Security Norfolk Sorin Security Branchaid Bne Social Security Administration U.S. Department and Health, Education, and Welfare

Hospital Report and Births Across Multiple Communities

Admissions list for Behlen Community Hospital includes Elise Hake Leigh Rose Zybach Virgil Delerman Engelbert Cech Columbus and others. Dismissals feature Rudolph Glaer John Post Jank Schevler Jean Kiser Doris Almquist Columbus St Mary Hospital. Births recorded at St Edward and David City hospitals include a daughter to Michael and unknown Case with weights and dates, and a son to Roman and undetermined Koclan plus a birth to Alan Day in David City. Genoa Community Hospital notes several admissions and dismissals across Belgrade Leon Bennie Elm Prelyn Bolton St Filward and Mon re.

Behlen Community Hospital Elise Hake Leigh Rose Zybach Virgil Delerman Engelbert Cech Columbus Rudolph Glaer John Post Jank Schevler Jean Kiser Doris Almquist David City Hospital Aund Roman Koclan Alan Day David City Genoa Community Hospital Clara Pritka Belgrade Sharon Ma Leon Bennie Elm Gena Prelyn Bolton St. Filward Leonart Staka Palmer Ed Laudenklos Monre

Deaths and Funerals in Local Area

Obituaries report Anya Marie Polacek 87 of Bruno died Friday at home. Funeral today at St. Anthony Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Also listed are Jess Bessie Spence 74 of Schuyler and Hoy Ahrens 58 of Leigh with funeral plans and survivors.

Bruno Alice Proskoves Misseloni. Polacek Albina Keenk Livwood Anton Sfence Jess Bessie Spence Schuyler Schwyler Ahrens — Hoy Ahrens Leigh St. Bernard Gass-Haney St. John Lutheran Church Robert Turner Columbus Herman and Imma Labens Ahrens I Platte County Stanton County St. John Church Elmer Walley

Weekend Traffic Accidents Reported in Columbus Areas

Police log lists multiple weekend crashes across Columbus on Friday to Sunday. Names and addresses appear for each incident with claimed monetary damages ranging from 40 to 350 dollars. The report notes injuries to Neon and several others, detailing locations on 15th Street, 23rd Avenue, 13th Street, Sunset Drive, and Highway 30 Center.

Columbus 15Th Street 23Rd Avenue Clea O. Kuntzelmian Kummer Drive James Anson 22Nd Street 13Th Street Amuh 96Th Avenues Norma M. Ldaller 22Th Street Doris A. Koziol Osceola Sunset Delve Lidmie PF Sunset Drive David P. Badie 16Th A7th Avenue Limathy J Krebs Wagner Lakes Dennis F. Houske 19Th Highway 30 Center Helen Mo Campain Brunken Ant’ Janice Jensen

Police Chief Baxe completes FBI National Academy training

Columbus Police Chief Wesley Baxe returned after 12 weeks at the FBI National Academy in Quantico Virginia. He praised the rigorous program and noted the session trained 294 officers from states, military outfits, and six foreign countries in law, criminology, sociology, education and administration.

Columbus Wesley Baxe FBI National Academy Quantico Baxa FBI University of Virginia National Academy Baya

Community and church notices brighten Norfolk week

VFW Girls Auxiliary hosts Christmas dinner for VEW Junior Girls. Advent meditations at Trinity Lutheran Church run 8 to 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, hosted by Platte aunty Ministerial Association with Scotus High School students leading worship. Mrs. Blanche Gahan recovers in St. Joseph Hospital after surgery. Duncan Fire Auxiliary plans 8 p.m. Thursday meeting to assemble Christmas baskets for shut-ins. Pawnee Radio Club meets 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Equitable community room. Social Security official visits Columbus City Hall Wednesdays 3 a.m. to noon. movers should report new address. DAV Auxiliary hosts Christmas dinner at VW clubrooms 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. bring dish and gift exchange. Aurilary members urged to bring canned fruit juice for Columbus Opportunity Center. Early Bird Toastmasters elect officers January 1. topics winner Dennis Houska. Discoverer Sports Club meets at Happy Chef Tuesday at 7 a.m. Courthouse offices closed December 23, 30, 25 and January 1. Saturday hours vary. Humane Society seeks cash and old newspapers for dog pound. contact Mrs. Lary Friedlan after 5 p.m. Federated Circles meet Wednesday with multiple circle gatherings and covered-dish suppers at area churches.

Disabled American Veterans Chapter DAV Columbus

Rev Bruno Savage Hurt In One Car Crash Near Highway 891

Rev Bruno Savage of Sioux City Iowa suffered cuts and bruises when his car rolled over four miles south of the Highway 891 corner early this morning. He was alone and transported to Belen Meepilal in satisfactory condition. Other reported incidents include a Wagner Lakes area collision causing about 425 dollars in damage involving John Pekarek and Steven Wadley of Columbus and a deer collision near Columbus injuring Larry Dickey's vehicle for about 40 dollars in damage.

Bruno Savage Sioux City Iowa Columbus Dennis Vernus Fr. Savage Belen Meepilal Wagner Lakes Area John J. Pekarek Steven C. Wadley Javan Arndt Af Platte Center Sale Barn Larry Dickey

Kathy Cumming Qualifies for Young Americans Tour

Kathy Cumming of Columbus has qualified for the Young Americans four month nationwide concert tour. Only three of the 90 members are chosen for the tour which begins in January with a first concert in Orange Texas and five Nebraska appearances in April. The 1972 Columbus High graduate is a Chapman College freshman in Orange California. Another Nebraskan, a McCook girl, is also selected for the tour.

Kathy Cumming Columbus Orange Tex Nebraska Kathy Chapman College Calif Loupe

Heidi Ehernberger Wins Nebraska Elks Award

Heidi Ehernberger of Schuyler School won the Nebraska Elks leadership contest, finishing first in the girls division and earning 295 dollars. Earlier she placed first at the BECH 1195 competition, receiving 40 dollars. Gary Sinn of Fairbury led the day in Nebraska.

Ehernberger Schuyler School Nebraska Elks “Association Heidi Eust Gary Sinn Fairbury Schuyler Holgiean

Mrs Jaycees Christmas Dinner Held At Albion Club

Albion residents attended the Mrs Jaycees annual Christmas dinner at the Albion Country Club. Members donated one dollar each to the foster children project. The group then played cards after the meal.

Albion Mrs.Jaycees Albion Country Club Mrs. Jaycees

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