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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1977

Page

13

Mendenhall Name First Child James Brian in Omaha

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Mendenhall of Omaha announce the birth of their first child, James Brian, weighing nine pounds two ounces, born February 7. Mother Joyce Avery, a 1964 Columbus High graduate, has relatives Elma Brooks of Richland and LaVern Mendenhall and family in Omaha.

Steven Mendenhall Omaha James Brian Joyce Avery Columbus High Elma Brooks Richland LaVern Mendenhall

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Band Concert at Albion High on Tuesday Night

Albion High School hosts a four-group band concert at the Albion Public School Gym Tuesday at 7:30. The program includes the High School Band, Jr High Band, High School Stage Band, and Future First Chair 5th Grade Band. Trumpet Steve Swan, trombone Dena Medlin, and clarinet Julie Conrad perform with the Dixie Junior High band. audience participation closes with God of Our Fathers. Free admission and lunch served by PMA.

Albion Steve Swan Dena Medlin Julie Conrad Dixie Band

Chambers amendment fails again in speed bill debate

Lincoln Nebraska UPI reports Omaha Senator Ernest Chambers again failed to amend a speed limit bill to 65 miles per hour. The measure advanced first round on a 21-14 vote amid warnings of increased fatalities fuel use and possible loss of federal highway funds. Other actions included final approval of a transportation allowance reform plan for Class I and VI districts and a bill granting the State Board of Education authority to purchase and maintain insurance, set to expire three years after enactment.

Lincoln, Neb UPI Omaha Ernest Chambers Starsiste Lhway U.S. Transportation Secretary State Board of Education Education

Deaths and Funerals items from local notices

Multiple death notices from a Nebraska region: Paul Wurdeman 84 died at Columbus Hospital, services pending at Gass Haney Funeral Home. Sherman Bushman of Denver noted by Frances Williamson and Helen Howe. Lucille Clark 76, a retired music teacher and widow of Dr Don Clark, died after a lingering illness, with services and burial planned in St Edward. extensive details include church roles, memberships, birth, marriage, and survivors. Visitation at Hasch Patrick Funeral Chapel Genoa.

Wurdeman Paul Wurdeman 6Th Street Columbus Hospital Gass-Haney Funeral Home Clark Lucille Clark Grand Island Boone County Don Clark St. John Episcopal Church Wayne Carlson Evergreen Cemetery St. Edward Hasch-Patrick Funeral Genoa St Louis School of Music Albion Rose Chapter Order of Eastern Star Nebraska PEO Nebraska Retired Teachers Association St. John St. Charles Dallas Harmony Homes Robert Jamee Ann) Bolen Sand Diego Cali Kert Connie) Karges Doniphan Janet) Patrick Herman Myrtle) Pyle Martin S.D Walter Edna Michaelson Auburn Calif Olive Garner Herrick

Venditte Seeks Lower Ceiling for Agency Construction

Nebraska Senator Pat Venditte pushes to cut the agency self‑work limit from 50 000 to 10 000 dollars in LB222 affecting university projects. The measure targets state agency approval rules and would raise paperwork, with NU construction coordinator Robert Pazderka arguing it would add costs while still not affecting bidding. Dean Kratz of the Associated General Contractors lobbies for contracting to bolster the free enterprise system amid a construction slowdown.

Venditte University of Nebraska Robert Pazderka Dean Kratz Nebraska Associated General Contractors Kratz

NPPD Seeks Detailed Study on Burning Lincoln Garbage

Nebraska Public Power District informs Lincoln officials that a proposal to burn Lincoln garbage at Sheldon Station near Hallam requires detailed studies. In a letter to Mayor Helen Bousalis, NPPD deputy general manager Don Schaussberger notes the district’s garbage operations plants are designed specifically for such use.

Nebraska Public Power District Lincoln NPPD Sheldon Station Hallam Helen Bousalis Don Schaussberger Mana

Kansans Visit Silver Creek Gatherings and Funeral

Mr and Mrs Gary Graham of Olathe Kansas hosted relatives from Silver Creek and Columbus at the Rex Graham home during a weekend gathering. Henry Fuehrer and wife visited Mrs E L Klein in Osceola hospital. The Fuehrers attended funeral services in Wolbach for James Steele.

Silver Creek Gary Graham Olathe Kan Rex Graham Columbus Graham Henry Fuehrer E.L. Klein Osceola Hospital Fuehrer Wolbach James Steele

Traffic incidents and court notes across multiple cases

Reports describe a traffic accident near 28th Avenue involving Martha Ann Rosno and vehicles on 2st Avenue with John W. Burdine and Connie J. Hollmann, plus a separate fire call to a grass fire near Dale Partridge. A three year prison term was given after a guilty plea in the Cornlea Auction Co burglary case. Judge Canigia denied furlough and ordered a pre sentence investigation. James Halt pled guilty. Adkins moved from county court on a burglary charge.

28Th ‘Avenue Martha Ann Rosno Violette Hembd John W. Burdine 20Th Street Connie J. Hollmann Platte Center Dale Partridge Orto Ater Cornlea Samuel Canigia

City Briefs: Local Club Meetings and Activities

Regular civic notices list meetings for Columbus Telegre groups in coming days. Platte County Republican Women host 1:30 p.m. luncheon at Elmer Hodges home. Catholic Daughters meet KC Hall. Boy Scouts collect papers Saturday at 9 a.m.. AA and Alanon offer weekly sessions with phone contacts. Early Learning Preschool bake sale at First National Bank Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Alumni Firemen’s Auxiliary hosts Valentine party Feb 13 at 5 p.m.. Lions Club noon session at Platte College Center with faculty talks. Weight Watchers open house Feb 14 and Feb 17 at St Luke Church. address listed for M J Bartholomew in Camp Lejeune, NC.

First National Bank St. Luke United ‘Church of Christ

Paper Drive Set at Leigh During Luncheon Meeting

At a Chub Trorday luncheon Optimist club announces a paper drive in Leigh on February 19 starting at 2 p.m. Papers should be bundled. slick magazines not accepted. Rural residents may drop at Olson Welding Farmers Co op Mercantile or south side of Littleman Electric. Proceeds fund youth activities. a second drive may occur next month. Ed Ehlers reviewed Colfax County road plans and welfare program details.

Lasiur Moia v Ed Ehlers Colfax County

Hospital Births and Dismissals Noted in Columbus Entries

Hospital report lists several births including a son to Mathis Asche at 1470 31st Avenue and a son to Dan Sanders at 2873 31st Avenue both on February 10. Dismissals include Sharon Napier and Guy Bolton in Columbus while Boone and Schuyler hospitals report admissions and a birth in Lincoln area. Buoyant activity includes transfers to St. Elizabeth and a birth in Bellwood for Dennis Kucera.

Schuyler Hospital Stanley Shavlik Linwood Mary Hradec Adolph Fayman Clarkson Longin George Sylvia Brdicko David Specht Howells James Leach Andson Gary Rosken Wayne Steele Elton Reinmiller Mable Rachow Schuyler Longin Steffel

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