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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1977

Page

2

Gertsch Morton rites solemnized in Fence Lutheran Church

Pam Gertsch of Monroe and Marine Cpl. Jerry Morton stationed at Camp Lejeune were married Saturday afternoon in Fence Lutheran Church. Parents were Mr. and Mrs. Von Gertsch of Monroe and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morton of Columbus. Pastor Ernest G. Smith officiated amid red and white carnations.

Pam Gertsch Monroe Marine Cpl Jerry Morton Camp Lejeune Dacksonville N.C Fence Lutheran Church von Gertsch Robert Morton Columbus Ernest G. Smith Jerry Joseph Lori Lisa Rupp

Perky Delts Host Christmas Party at Holiday Inn

The Extension club The Perky Delts held a Christmas party for husbands at the Holiday Inn. Outgoing president Mrs Les Dill received a gift as bingo and prize games, with winners including Les Dill Warren Melliger and Emanuel Cimps. Committee members were Mrs Joe Kratky Mrs Richard Nosal and Mrs Richard Toovel.

Holiday Inn Les Dill Bingo Warren Melliger Emanuel Cimps Joe Kratky Richard Nosal Richard Toot

Formal Dancing Club Christmas Dinner-Dance Held

The Formal Dancing Club hosted a Christmas dinner-dance at Elkis Country Club on Saturday with Tor Heisers of Omaha as guests. Host couples included Messrs. and Mines, Jay Orr, chair men, David Lyons, Bob MacFarland, C.A. Losh-Haugh, Bill Gerhold, Ray Reed, Warren Albert, Dr E N Heiser, and Walter Belen. tables featured Christmas greenery candles sugar plums and toy soldiers.

Elkis Country Club Tor Heisers Omaha Messrs. and Mines Jay Orr David Lyons Bob MacFarland C.A. Losh- Haugh Bill Gerhold Ray Reed Warren Albert E. N. Heiser Walter Belen

Hints from Heloise Holiday Centerpiece Ideas

A reader suggests using a large cut glass piece as a holiday centerpiece with a red bow. Others share easy home hints and clever tips for Christmas prep and daily chores. Readers also describe simple busy toys for a new kitten and ironing tricks for starched linens.

Heloise Alice Bremer

Walgrens observe 50th anniversary in Platte Center

Dr. and Mrs. OE Walgren celebrated their golden wedding with a Sunday open house at Platte Center Auditorium. Attendees included relatives from Salem Oregon Moville Iowa Genoa Lincoln Winsidg Stanton Columbus Monroe Ord Hastings St. Paul Norfolk Humphrey Omaha ONeill Osevotu St. Edward Superior Schuyler and Platte Center. The couple married December 22 1927 and have two children Betty Tutteis and Bob Walgren plus four grandchildren. Dr Walgren a veterinarian of the year 1967 has held multiple local offices and honors including Nebraska Navy Admiral appointee in 1952.

Platte Center OE. Walgren Platte Center Auditorium Marvin Scheidel Dennifer Salem Ore Sue Walgren Moville Iowa Genoa Lincoln Winsidg Stanton Columbus Monroe Ord Hastings St. Paul Norfolk Humphrey Omaha O'Neill Osevotu St. Edward Superior Schuyler Jerry Lutyens Jennifer Scheidel Norman Kruse Lloyd Lutjens George Headley Joe McKown Dale Lutjens Dean Goering Walgren Lucille Scheidel Ervin Scheidel W.F. Overturf Nebraska Nebraska Veterinary Medical Assn Nebraska Navy Val Peterson Lions Club Duane Betty) Tutteis Bob Walgren Pants Ye Hye

Right to Life delegates plan Washington trip

Columbus Area Right to Life Chapter met Thursday evening at the Equitable meeting room. President Peg Slusarski thanked supporters who aided a craft sale that will fund sending 12 Columbus area representatives to the March for Life in Washington, D C on Jan 24. The Nebraska Health Department reported 367 abortions in October 1977 and the recent federal abortion decision was discussed. Barb Zapatocky, Nebraska delegate to the International Women's Year Conference, spoke about Houston experiences and answered questions. Next meeting is Jan 26.

Columbus Area Right To Life Equitable Meeting Room Peg Slusarski March For Life Washington, D.C Health Department of Nebraska Congress Barb Zapatocky Barb Houston

Beta Sigma Phi Holiday Dinner Ends With Layered Warmth

Xi Belz Rho members enjoyed their holiday dinner at Mary Norton’s home with Dee Muth hosting a cocktail party. Edie Aerni and Duff Christensen led decorations. centerpieces went to Betty Bordy and Mary Norton. A gift exchange revealed secret sisters as layering advice for bitter winter days favors wool over synthetics.

Dee Muth Mary Norton Xi Belz Rho Edie Aerni Duff Christensen Betty Bordy

Spouse abuse speaker outlines Nebraska commission work

Tyrrel reported 88 weekly spouse abuse cases in Kearney, higher than Norfolk, with 18 northwest counties served. The meeting covered aftercare, counseling, and a 1-800-472-4323 line for Columbus residents. committees discussed obstetrician access, pediatrician recruitment, and industry survey results. Cathy Saeger named social concerns chair, several resignations announced, and Columbus seeks new commission members.

Coligabus Wanne Nebraska Commission Tyrrel Kearney Norfolk Columbus Commission Columbuss Cathy Saeger Social Concerns Brenda Cornelius Mindy Sunday Edna Rodgers Helen Turner Gendrow French Addie Seabarkrob Mildred Jackson

Hawaiian Vacation Dilemma for Teen and Parents

Dear Abby addresses a teen situation where Beth, 15, is asked to vacation in Hawaii with Rick, 17, and his family. Parents doubt supervision and fear youth exposure, advising Beth’s guardians to decline. The column later weighs gift-giving and etiquette, noting gifts should be voluntary and not traded for reciprocation.

Abby Beth Rick Hawaii Kand

Keep The Crystal In Christmas Keepsake Guide

Christmas shopping tips focus on gemstone gifts and a new gilt chaka. The American Gem Society releases The Birthday Book a permanent calendar with birthday and event listings and travel through folklore and gemstone lore. A refined jewelry source offers elegant gift ideas and holiday shopping tips.

American Gain Society

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