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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1977
Page
13
Washington dispatch notes conservatives optimistic about polls showing a rightward public. It contrasts voter attitudes with welfare and government spending, notes Carter's stance on reform without abolishing programs, and warns Republicans risk losing traction if Democrats seize thrift and efficiency themes.
The New York Theatre Company presents A Mark Twain Medley at 8 p.m. on February 21 in Stromsburg High School. Sponsored by the Stromsburg and Nebraska Art Councils, tickets are at Christensen Drug and the Tinker Shop or by calling 764 8441. The show adapts Pudd nhead Wilson plus The Celebrated Frog of Calaveras County and Mrs. McWilliams and the Lightning with songs, depicting life in the mid-19th century America with mistaken identity, duels, romance, and murder trials.
SCHUYLER The Colfax County Sheriff Department probes two weekend thefts at Clarkson car wash where money and towels were taken. A van leaving a county bridge south of Richland damaged the vehicle and bridge, with damage estimated at 150 dollars.
Mrs. Dick Grosch of O’Neill spent the weekend with Harold Martin. Mr. and Mrs. E M Jacobsen and Don visited LaVerne Hauptmann at Neligh. Clinton Colby and family attended the Townsend anniversary and joined Dennis Henry Fuehrer at his home. E L Klein in Omaha’s Clarkson Memorial Hospital was visited by Henry Fuehrer and wife. John er home hosted Thursday guests Leonard Hatterman of Tilden. Rex Dake and others joined Steve Powers in Norfolk for Saturday supper.
The Civics A Club met at Mrs. Herman Schmadeke’s home with one visitor Mrs. Clarence Henderickson. Mrs. Harvey Hanson presented slides about a trip to Europe. President Mrs. Vera Babcock led the business meeting. Mrs. Hazel Townsend gave devotions. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Emil Briese at the Wolf Memorial Center on March 1.
Rev H M Rathkamp of the Lutheran Area Retired Teachers Association spoke on the Holy Land life of Jesus Christ. Officers for the new term beginning in June include Amnert Dawson as president Martha Brockman as vice president and Martha Kluver as treasurer. Outgoing officers were Talmah Kosch president and Violet Mohiman treasurer. Brockman served refreshments.
Fred Cowan, 32, a twice‑court martialed Army veteran who idolized Adolf Hitler, opened fire at Neptune Worldwide Moving Co in New Rochelle, killing four men and wounding five, including three officers. After seven hours he killed himself with a 45 pistol. He shouted warnings and appeared in an Army jacket with a helmet. A customer had recently complained, provoking the incident.
Betty Spencer, 43, survived a family doublewide trailer massacre near Hollidaysburg Indiana. Police report four attackers executed five members of the Spencer family including Reeve Spencer 16 Ralph Spencer 14 Raymond Spencer 18 and Gregory Brooks 22. Spencer is in satisfactory condition after being shot and left for dead and is under 24 hour police protection while investigators seek motive with about $30 missing.
Mr and Mrs Earl Solomon visited Grand Island over the weekend with her sister Eva Claussen. Mr and Mrs John Scheffler and family spent Sunday in Omaha at the Maurice Dassenbrock home. Mrs Marlin Johannes of Columbus visited her parents H G Laseke Monday and took them to Norfolk to see Mrs Virgil Lewis. Dinner guests Saturday included Mrs Ray Ternus and family from Hutchinson Kansas, who visited Mr and Mrs Harvey Koch that night.
The Mayor and Council of Columbus Nebraska by Ordinance 2469 create Water District No 22. It includes 26th Street from 35th Avenue to the cul de sac in Wallin Subdivision blocks A and C and adjacent lots. Water mains will be installed per approved plans with costs assessed to benefited property if owners fail to act within ten days after first publication.
Nebraska Public Power District invites sealed bids for the ash handling system at Gerald Gentleman Station Unit 2 near Sutherland Nebraska. Bids due March 15 1977 at 10 00 a m CST. Document procurement inspection and bid bond requirements specified.
Bellwood Co op Service Station expansion discussed at annual Consumers Co op Coil Company meeting. Elmer Micek from Columbus named to the Bellwood Co op. Net savings reached 191 thousand 387 dollars 58 cents with 17.15 percent patronage on 991 thousand 317 dollars 51 cents in sales. 25 percent cash 75 percent stock credit. 11 thousand 850 dollars allocated to redeem old stock. Stan Wells of Lincoln advised revision of Articles and by laws. Lunch served by Bellwood American Legion Auxiliary and door prizes awarded.
Ordinance details the city will install sanitary sewer mains in Blocks A and C Nebraska Two and Three and in said district. Costs assessed against properties within the district in proportion to the benefits as provided by law. City Clerk. Treasurer.
Creston Co op Oil Co announces its annual meeting for February 22 starting at 7 30 p m at the Lions Club. Also noted are social visits and local hospitality events including family gatherings and club meetings around Creston and nearby towns.
On August 19 1779 American Maj. Harry Lee led forces to oust the British from their final major outpost in New Jersey securing a decisive victory in the Revolutionary War.
Platte County 4 H members mailed cheery Valentine messages to residents of Columbus Manor Morys Haven Countryside Home Madison Cloverlodge Nursing Home St Edward and other county senior citizens. Edna Rodgers notes Manor residents await mail each day.
Labor Secretary F Ray Marshall argues Congress should repeal Taft Hartley right to work laws quickly. He cites opposition during Senate confirmation and supports broader labor goals including a push to curb construction site shutdowns via common situs picketing. The piece notes the 19 states with such laws and historical fights by the National Right to Work Committee.
Fifteen Albion fifth graders participate in a Junior Fire Patrol learning monthly lessons on fire safety, first aid, and hazard checks. Under State Deputy Fire Marshal Larry Pochop and aides Bill Burney and Dave Park, top hazard finders become Fire Patrol chief and assistant chief, earning gold badges and riding the fire truck.
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