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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1977

Page

16

CHS to Present Flowers for Algernon at Evening Shows

Columbus High School's theatre department stages Flowers for Algernon at 7 30 p m Monday and Tuesday in the auditorium. Admission is 1 for adults 75 cents for students and free for CHS students with ID. The cast includes Charlie Ken Siemek Alice Kinnian Sue Engle Dr Strauss and others with a large production crew.

Columbus High Ken Siemek Charlie Gordon Sue Engel Alice Kinnian CHS Algernon Columbus High Theatre Department Charlie Alice Jerry Bartholomew Sue Engle Dr. Strauss Dave Sindelar Professor Nemur Phil Smith Burt Seldon Mark Loeffler Mooney Terry Lowry Frank Frank Goedeken Gina Cheryl Polson Doner Heidi Homquist Joe Scot Zwick Mary Gangel Jay Keefauver Norma Lori Smith Audult Northa Barb Staroscik Feldman Leslie Nielsen Ellen Mary Conyers Bernice Marcia Boettcher Connie Sue Walgren Tami Rullo Crystal Bach Nemur Merideth Knau Harvey Randy Lambrecht Jackie Welberg Lori Schutz Welberg Be Averett Jim Schwartzer Bill Schultz Pat Merrill Ed Schultz Claus Staer Debbie Lesiak Michelle Loseke Kay Davison Suzanne Sayed Tammie Rullo Meri Knau Mark Stohr Dan Berlin Sarah Irby Jennifer Benedict

District Court Imposes Six Months On Escaped Inmate

James Halte, charged with escaping jail after failing to return from a temporary release, was ordered to serve an additional six months in jail beyond his current term.

James Halte

Columbus Hospital Admissions and Births Report

Admissions include Mrs. Robert Anderson Mrs. Louis Buggs Timothy Koch in Columbus. Dismissals list Russell Christie Bellwood Mrs. Victor Larson Genoa Fred Struebing David City Amanda Geilenkirchen Macey Veach Mrs. Rodney Muller and daughter John Blahak Mrs. Dorothea Pollard Mrs. Clara Wangler Robert Assman in Columbus. Birth reports a son to Mr. and Mrs. Steven Senn Rt. 3 Columbus eight pounds one ounce on February 18.

Columbus Hospital Robert Anderson Louis Buggs Timothy Koch Columbus Russell Christie Bellwood Victor Larson Genoa Fred Struebing David City Amanda Geilenkirchen Macey Veach Rodney Muller John Blahak Dorothea Pollard Clara Wangler Robert Assman Steven Senn Rt. 3

Visitation Notes For Thiele Funeral Attendents

Out of state relatives and locals gathered for the funeral of William J. Thiele. Names include LeRoy Wiegand Beloit Kansas and Bill Helm Arvada Colorado with extended family from Lakewood Colorado and Colorado Springs and Camp Roberts California. Local attendees include Arnold Thiele family and Elizabeth Kaster with Paul Thiele among others. Welcome to the Ski Lounge advertises new management across the street from the Theatre.

Hilbert & Wilma Lesiak William J. Thiele LeRoy Wiegand Beloit Kan Bill E. Helm Karen Keith Kelli Arvada Colo Cynthia Ball Lakewood Mary Knievel Charles Thiele Colorado Springs Daniel L. Sprunk Camp Roberts Calif Clearwater Messrs Mmes Arnold Thiele John Kaster John Knievel John J. Thiele Andrew Thiele Louis Thiele Ed Moser Claude Schrage Harold Kester Floyd Henn Leonard Kerkman Elizabeth Kaster Paul Thiele

Birthday visit at Hoffmeister Nursing Home for Louis Wilken

Louis Wilken celebrated his 93rd birthday Friday at Hoffmeister Nursing Home Genoa with a large group of visitors from Creston Council Bluffs Columbus and family including Mr and Mrs Wilber Wilken Mrs Martin Asche Mrs Dennis Muth Eric Sheila Jerald Magie Matt Bobby Anna Marie Clarence Milton Mrs James A Peterson Priscilla Julius Wurdeman and Pastor M W Goldhammer.

Louis Wilken Hoffmeister Nursing Home Genoa Wilbert Wilken Council Bluffs Town Martin Asche Dennis Muth Eric Sheila Jerald Magie Matt Bobby Anna Marie Creston Clarence Wilken Milton Wilken James A. Peterson Priscilla Julius Wurdeman M. W. Goldhammer Columbus

Jessie Kreidler Celebrates 92nd Birthday

Jessie Kreidler former Nance County superintendent of schools marked her 92nd birthday on Thursday. The event was noted alongside an American Legion steak feed announced for Saturday February 19 for members and guests at the post.

American Legion Fullerton Jessie Kreidler Nance County

Columbus Man Completes Marine Training In 1976

A Columbus man ends training with the Marine Corps after completing classroom instruction and field exercises. He studied infantry tactics, fortification construction and camouflage, mines and demolitions, communications gear, and weapon maintenance including antitank rockets recoiless rifles and flamethrowers. A 1976 Columbus Senior High School graduate, he entered the Marine Corps in June 1.

Columbus Senior High School Marine Corps

Sky Bowl Big Red Lounge Weekend Events and Fish Fry

Sky Bowl Big Red Lounge hosts a two day event with Bill Vickers and Southern Comfort Fish Fry on Friday and a chicken fry on Saturday with a two dollar plate price. Funeral attendees for William J. Thiele include Marilyn Sprunk Carolee Sprunk Bill Thiele and Bill Stockdale among others in multiple cities. Prime Rib Supper is offered at Harold's Corner Cafe on Saturdays from 4 30 PM with details noted.

SKY Bowl Bill Vickers Southern Comfort William J. Thiele Marilyn Carolee Sprunk Bill Thiele Bill Stockdale Omaha Harold Thiele Lincoln Daryl Thiele Fullerton Wilbert Easter Brunswick Bill Knievel Neligh Clem Venteicher Tony Venteicher Albert Wulslager Christine Zeckman Pierce Andrew Holub Scribner Frank Arnberger Monica Venteicher Norfolk Stanley Sojka Joe Knievel Ewing Paul Roth Philip Pelster Elgin Harold's Corner Cafe 11Th Street

Event Schedule at Micek's Bar on 12th Street

A listing notes a gathering at Micek's Bar located on 12th Street scheduled for Saturday February 19 from 8 30 to 12 30 in the afternoon. The brief entry provides the venue and time without additional participants or details.

Micek’s

Christian Mothers Honor Chaplain During Birthday Observance

The Christian Mothers Society honors Fr. Edwin Albers pastor of St. Francis Church with gifts for his birthday. Forty Hours will be observed next week with Fr. James Bushelmann in charge. A spring rummage sale will collect usable clothing, and new officers will be elected at the next meeting.

Humphrey~t Christian Mothers Society Edwin Albers St. Francis Church James Bushelmann

Congresswoman Virginia Smith to visit Columbus events

Congresswoman Virginia Smith will visit Columbus Sunday and Monday. Sunday she attends a 12:30 p.m. luncheon at the Holiday Inn hosted by the Platte County Committee, followed by a speech and audience questions. Monday she will visit history and civics classes at Columbus area schools. Public invited.

Virginia Smith Columbus Platte

Sewing Circle Meeting Delivers Devotions and Floral Program

Zion Lutheran Sewing Circle heard Mrs. Gerald Vasek give devotions while Midwest Florists of Madison demonstrated floral arranging. Prizes went to Mrs. Dennis Wurdeman and Mrs. Lee Rottman. LWML announced a Columbus meeting and workshop. A book by Luetta Werner was showcased and a library copy pledged. Hostesses served lunch for 34 with several guests present. Energy Saving Tins slides were shown by Leigh Civic Club members.

Peace Lutheran Columbus Bartenbruch Luetta G. Werner Freeman S.D Sammy Leigh Library Michael Koch Marvin Mueller Don Hogendorn Joe Wietfeld Francis Sedlacek Walter Cattan Alvina Bartenbruch Stephanie Zarnke Leigh Civic Club Lee Rottman Dennis Wardeman

Smith Ross Lee Smith dies at Clover Lodge Nursing Home

Ross Lee Smith of St Edward died at Clover Lodge Nursing Home Thursday night. Final rites set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home with Rev. Cecil Green officiating and burial in Evergreen Cemetery. He was born October 14, 1890, in St Edward and was a retired farm laborer. He is survived by one sister Mrs. Walter P. Smith of Woodland, Calif., and several nieces and nephews.

Walter P Mabel) Smith Woodland Calif Fred Mattie Smith

4 H Clubs Report February Meetings

Reports from multiple 4 H groups list February meetings at various homes and schools. Demonstrations covered coffee cake sewing tote bags and hanging planters. Dues Valentines gifts and bake sale plans noted with upcoming meetings on March 7 February 24 and March 9.

City Briefs A Busy Week Of Community Meetings

Public Card Party set for 1 30 p m Tuesday at Legion Hall. NHCA hairdressers meet 7 30 p m Monday at Equitable community room with Daniel Deer guest speaker. Newcomers Club card party 7 30 p m Tuesday Feb 22 at Grace Episcopal Church. Bill Camera Club Connie Hauk exhibit paints from photographs at 8 p m Monday. City Schools Board meets 7 30 p m Monday to discuss curriculum supplies maintenance equipment rental requests and principal appraisal.

Legion Hall NHCA Equitable Community Room Daniel Deer Jhimack Grace Episcopal Church City Schools—Board of Education

Many Jacksons and Jacksonvilles Across America Listed

A compilation shows there are 23 places named Jackson or Jacksonville in the United States, plus 19 Springfields and 11 Liberty locations. The data highlights common town names across states and their frequency.

Jacksons Jacksonvilles United States Springfields Libertys

Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Meeting Notes

The Albion DAV Auxiliary reports a Sunday gathering at Columbus for all DAV and Auxiliary members. A get well card was signed for Nick Majerus at Grand Island Veterans Hospital. Janice Kalvelage of Elgin served as hostess. Lois Cox will host the March 15 meeting at 8 p.m.

Albion Columbus Nick Majerus Grand Island Veterans Hospital Janice Kalvelage Elgin Lois Cox

Invitation Napkins and Books for Brides at Moderate Prices

A complete selection of invitations napkins and books for brides offered at moderate prices. Yous Brdel Headquarters.

Yous Brdel

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