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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1975
Page
3
Local notices list Jumbus Talagrafty Columbus Nebraska as a personals item alongside names such as David Eilers returning from Antarctica and plans to resume studies at the University of Nebraska. Other items include travel updates, purchases, and social visits, with brief notes about vacations, relatives, and a political caucus notice in Kearney.
In David City Nebraska thirty one students at David City High School earned superior honor roll status for the second quarter. Seniors listed include Jean Zeilinger Cindy Steiner JoAnne Svoboda Pam Hoeft Teresa Vanis Wayne Hendricks Janice Marquis. Juniors Reyne Davis Beth Hansen Mary Janak Nancy Marquis Marielaire Tomek Chris Hruska. Sophomores Charlotte Petersen Connie Prochaska Dave Sklenar Russ Svoboda Sally Harris Cherie Xobza Then Mclaughlin Doug Palik. Freshmen Susan Ehlers Lori Jenkins Jean Weber Teresa Zeilinger Philip Hruska Rodney Dittmar Marla Fricke Bruce Glock Jeanne Kerl Richeie Reitz.
Residents will be invited to join the Nebraska Easter Seal Society neighbor-to-neighbor fund-raising drive led by Lincoln's Robert Magee. Rural volunteers start kits in their areas with a 1575 Easter Seal child image Jeffrey Folsolm. kits include information and envelopes for contributions.
Hospital admissions list includes Mrs James Lawthers Shelby Esther Werner Mrs Edward Pelan Mrs Ralph Merry Dale R Mitchell Arnold D Muhle Gerald L Overturf John J Systo Columbus Dismissals name multiple residents including Violet Smith Platte Center Anna Berney Linda Lough Albion and others Births record a daughter to Mr and Mrs Daniel Armstrong Bellwood six pounds fourteen ounces February fourteenth Columbus care notes include dismissals of Mrs Gary Parker and Mrs David Brown and son.
The 14-voice Cantari from Platte College under John Pubiam will perform in the second midweek Lenten Service at First United Methodist Church on Wednesday at 8 pm. The group is part of a larger 27-voice Chorale touring widely with over 50 concerts this spring including a three week Southwest tour and a Disneyland return engagement.
The State University of Nebraska announced a 33333 grant from Japan's Hoso Bunka Foundation to develop a nationwide Japanese studies course. Edwin D. Reischauer and Jackson Bailey lead the design, with SUN executive director Jack McBride and President D B Warner present. The course aims to show Japan's world importance and need for understanding.
President Valery Giscard d Estaing ends his skiing holiday in Courchevel to meet Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi in Iran’s vacation villa. He aims to win support for a three tier energy conference bringing oil producers consumers and developers together before year end.
Police report enumerates nine accidents investigated by Columbus Police with no injuries. Details list multiple cross streets, involved names and addresses, and assorted damages from 20 to 500 dollars. The December report notes hit and run incidents, parked car damage, and a state sign damaged.
Norfolk based Gillette Dairy Inc offers employe rebates to buy beef. General Manager Jeslie G Chaffin says workers get a $15 bonus for purchasing a quarter of beef by March 31. He notes a similar Norden Laboratories program and urges other firms to act. The area’s economy hinges on agriculture amid low cattle prices.
Mrs Elza Evans 73 longtime David City resident dies Friday in Butler County Hospital funeral services held at Knott Funeral Home David City with Rev Gilbert Yerian in charge burial in Ashland birthplace listed July 190? parents Charles and Minnie Coffin survived by husband Elza three sons Frederick North Platte Francis Englewood Cole Benjamin Lit tleton seven grandchildren one great grandson preceded in death by parents brother Robert sister Vera and daughter Georgia also mentioned another obituary for Maude Matzen former Columbus resident died in Escondido California services set Memorials suggested to donor's choice other notices include John Dickes and John Carl Zoucha details of services and survivors provided
The Baptist Dorcas Society gathered to discuss Reconciling the World Through Christ at Mrs. Davitt Zimmerman’s home. A letter from Bonnie Phillips, a missionary in Japan, was read. A Valentine tea was served by hostess Mrs. Kenneth Prang with visitors including Mrs. Ballinger Leigh and others.
The Columbus Library Foundation reports two memorials including Mrs. RH Curtis of Cheyenne from Mrs. Elliott and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Aerny for Harold Selmit of Hellwood. New titles this week include The Circle Complex by Desmond Cory and The Silver Bears by Paul Erdman. Remains found aboard the Greek Tanker Corinthos Feb 7 include three men, three women, a child and a dog per the Delaware County Coroner.
The North Platte City Council will meet Tuesday night to discuss more than 3 million dollars in special revenue sharing funds. The plan includes 1.4 million for downtown urban renewal, 600 thousand for downtown improvements, 500 thousand to start waterlines south of the South Platte River, 200 thousand to remodel Memorial Hospital as a public safety building, with the remainder for a housing survey and a north side redevelopment feasibility study.
Saudi Oil Minister Yamani dismissed claims Kissinger sought a long term Saudi contract to undercut OPEC. In Al Riyadh interview he called the reports untrue and biased. Kissinger, visiting the region, outlined a high floor price plan, while denials of bilateral deals circulated. Event cited as part of broader diplomacy.
Twelve IRA prisoners end a four day hunger strike at Portlaoise after talks with Justice Minister Patrick Cooney. Prisoners gain “special prisoner” status allowing clothes, no labour, and separate housing. Ward and others move from intensive care to hospital, with full recovery still days away.
An unnamed woman was held by South Sioux City authorities in connection with the fatal shooting of Melvin Allen, 45, of Sioux City. Allen was shot in the left arm and chest after entering his residence. an autopsy was ordered. Witness William Quickbear, 55, was present but unharmed.
Loyal Club covers a dish supper at 7 pm Tuesday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Prenatal class moved to Wednesday p m at Behlen Hospital cafeteria. Federated Circles meet Wednesday with Circle 2 at 1:34 pm led by Lyman Mead, Circle 3 at 1:00 pm with Mrs. Lee Hicks, Circle 4 at 1:00 pm with Mrs. James Rosenkrans, Circle 5 at 9:30 am with Mrs. Delbert Milter, Circle 6 at 7:30 pm at the church. DAV Auxiliary meets Wednesday at 6:15 pm at the VFW Club.
A digest of Platte County real estate transfers shows several transfers including James D. Rawhouser to Elsie H. Whitaker and Land Construction Inc. to Merlin and Sharon Lindahl with grants on Orig Cols and Monastery Rd areas. Community notices cover Platte College Faculty Wives meeting, earlybird toastmasters, camera club PSA program, radio amateur gathering, kidney transplant news, Eagles Auxiliary events, Parents Without Partners board meeting, and a fire at 1318 1st Street involving an old army tank due to carburetor trouble.
Antonio Cervantes faced burglary charges after breaking into Jose Esquivel’s Mexico home seeking cash negotiable notes and jewelry valued at 50,000 to fund his wedding. Police quoted Cervantes claiming his fiancée’s father was rich and he had no money for the nuptials.
The Lutheran LCW met with Mrs Harold Boning leading Christian Women Around the World. Guests included Anna Fischer Amelia Scheffler Hilda Osterthun Harvey Koch Lela Larson and Harry Palmateer. They will serve Fanshers Co op dinner at Creston School gym on Feb 25 at ? pm. World Day of Prayer set for March 7 at the Lutheran Church.
Mrs. George Van Winkle is a patient at Clarkson hospital in Orata. C R Carlson and wife returned from Lincoln where C R was treated at Bryan Memorial. Jim Kirby of Kansas City visited his mother Marie Kirby. United Methodist Women met at the church basement hosted by Mrs. Les Johnson. Mrs. Grace Merrill to be hostess. Country Club met with Mrs. L T Van Winkle for a Valentine covered dish luncheon. Mrs. Gertrude Ward led a lesson on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Ned Powers and wife spent the weekend with relatives in Vanango Nebraska.
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