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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1976

Page

3

Local Notes From Columbus Area Community Calendar

Mr and Mrs Bill Jepsen and Stephanie returned to Jackson Wyoming after a week with his parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Jepsen of Platte Center. Various local events include restaurant specials, lodge gatherings, farm equipment tours, summer leagues and a John Deere tractor tour announced for February 24 35.

Bill Jepsen Stephanie Jackson Wyo Harvey Jepsen Plate Center Bill Bridger-Teton Nalional Forest Columbus Farm Equip Northwest Hwy

Deaths and Funerals in Umatilla and Surrounding Areas

Obituaries list Clifford Bumgart 57 of Umatilla died of a heart attack and will be buried in Hermiston after Catholic services. Other notices include Floyd Snyder 86 of Columbus Manor, Blanche Sheldon of Scottsbluff, Paul H. Luchsinger Sr. of Columbus, Irene Indra 68 formerly of Clarkson, with services and burial details provided for each.

Baumaart Clifford Bumgart Thesday Umatilla Ore Hermiston Hermiston Mortuary Humphrey and Columbus Bauwngart WSS Bure Umatius Fred Mary Baumpart Humphre He Watt American Legion Geraldine Mache Duller Humphrey Mary Ellen ‘Racy Neherah Dickinson Cindy David Unnitillas Gully Case LaGrande Gass-Halley Floyd Snyder Columbus Manor Tee Hicks Columbus Ceelery Deyear Public Power District Jobs Lodge William and Alvina (Suipp) Snyder Weh Genoa Grand Island Sheldon Phil Blanche

County Court Fines Published for Platte County Magistrates

A list of local fine payments from Platte County Court shows defendants from Columbus and other towns. Entries include Ardenavild South Dakota paying 100 for speeding and James Thomsen Minnesota 20, with other amounts for Kelly Jensen Colorado Judy Overturf Rodney Welver John Johnson Harlan Bhmke Thomas Soukup Brian Whitefoot Janes Stodelar Dennis Grape Michael Connelly Edward Brezenski Clay Fisher Ronald Sell Donald Banik Benedict Liss Oscar Hollinan Daniel Ben der and more for various violations including overgross and improper packing.

Ardenavild South Dakota James Thomsen Minnesota Kelly Jensen Colorado Judy Overturf Rodney Welver John Johnson Upland Harlan Bhmke Thomas Soukup Osceola Brian Whitefoot Janes Stodelar Dennis Grape Michael Connelly Monroe Edward Brezenski Clay Fisher Genoa Ronald Sell South Dakots Donald Banik Madigan Benedict Liss Duncan Oscar Hollinan Fremont Daniel Bender Humphrey

Two thefts investigated at Platte Co facility burglarized

The Platte County Sheriff's Office investigated two thefts totaling more than $230. The Vocational Training Center Building at the Platte Valley Office of Mental Retardation was burglarized last weekend. Items missing include 4 calculator, stern headset, AM FM stereo radio and $10 in change. Entrance gained through an improperly locked overhead door. three doors pried. Battery stolen from Mrs. Melvin Gehring’s car in Lakeview High School lot. Investigation continues.

Platte County Melvin Gehring Platte Center Lakeview High School

Colfax ASC Announces Cost Sharing Plan Details

Colfax County ASC selects conservation practices to tackle pollution and erosion. Cost sharing covers up to 50 percent of construction costs, not to exceed 2800 dollars annually, with applications due before start and completion within 30 days. Long term contracts available over three to ten years.

Schuyler Colfax County ASC ASC5 Soil Conservation Service

Silver Creek Socials Highlight Neighbor Visits

Silver Creek residents hosted and visited across town with guests at multiple homes. Names include Van Winkle, Billsings, Chin, Gaedeke, Cuba, Moyer, Spencer, Burger, Boss, Damme, Dates, Delamore, Lille, Kumor, Loseke and Moore. Political filings show Evereth Loseke seeking reelection as first ward councilman.

Silven Crbek Mre L.T van Winkle Todd Jeff Darren van Winkle Bruce Billsings Chappell Thualay Dale Beck Randy Chin Becky Ron Gaedeke Ron Cuba Luery Moyer Dick Tsuhanke Fick Spencer Grand Rapids Mich Spencer Merle Peterson Jack Burger Kim Greg Burger York George Damme Lloyd Norfolk Tom Masor Schuyler Chris Boss John B. Swertzie Bridge Club Clara Bryant George Daliuie Oscar Damme Ghd Sioux City Town George Daimme Nina Delamore Algot — Yungdahl Helen Lille AW. Kumor Meg Marlene Moore Evereth Loseke

Tennessee Flag Upside Down On Bicentennial Stamp

A Tennessee state flag on a U S Postal Service bicentennial stamp was printed upside down. Officials noted the error may boost collector interest. About 10,000 sheets were issued in Nashville with 500,000 more due in two weeks.

Nashville, Tenn UPI U.S. Postal Service Tennessee Bill Seifert James Daniel Nashville State Adjutant General Nasheville David Huggins

Platte College Advisory Breakfast Highlights Electronics Plan

Platte advisory breakfast featured Gary Drake and Ken Vorderstrasse discussing electronics and farro ranch management. President Dr. Jerry Lue presented a college state of the college message. About 35 local business people and educators attended. A suggestion by E H Lube led to resuming monthly meetings on the last Thursday of the month.

Farro-Ranch Management Platte College Gary Drake Platte Ken Vorderstrasse Jerry Lue Ute E.H. Lube Tabr Petroleum Co. Inc

City Briefs Highlight Local Accidents and Community Notices

Accidents reported in Columbus include two injuries on Friday in the 2300 block of 15th Street and at Route 2 Kummer Drive with $100 damage. a non damaging incident at Automatic-Transmission Service on 23rd Street and 8th Avenue. Firefighters were recalled Wednesday for multiple calls including a ditch fire along highway 1 near Columbus. Unclaimed dogs at the Humane Society include a shepherd, a white female nine months old, and a small black puppy. An open house honors Mr and Mrs Hastings on their 40th anniversary at St Luke United Church of Christ. Carol and Herman Ernst are hospitalized in Rochester Mayo Clinic and Rochester Methodist Hospital. The Columbus Family second grade boys basketball tournament is set for Sunday February 29. Donations to St Bonaventure rummage are welcome March 1 through noon at the east door of the school. Contact Maurice Melcher or Mrs Joe Zapotocks.

Lucksinger St. Luke United Church of Christ Paul H. Luchsinger Sr Columbus Lutheran Medical Center Omaha John McGee Gass-Haney Platte County Luchwinger Peter and Emma Ernst) Luchsinger Melinda Durkap Colunbus St. Juke Church Paul W David P Sarah Rachel Luchsinger Srust Sam Elisa Luehsinger Alfred Ia) Rodehorst Henry Anta) Durkup Crestan Fiana Columbus Palne 15Th Street Kathleen Hickitian Edwin Fille Kummer Drive 23Rd Street 8Th Avenue Mary Proister 24Th Avenue Bas Pwap Carol Ernst Herman Ernst Mayo Clinic Rochestr Mint Rochester Methodist Hospital W. Center St Rochester, Minn Snl Stumage St. Bonaventure Maurice Melcher Joe Zapotocks

Hospital Report Recaps Local Admissions and Births

Albion and Columbus residents appear among hospital admissions and births. Notable entries include Mrs. Macvin Molt and Tricia Krueger, with births: a daughter to Mr and Mrs Steven Furley and a son to Mr and Mrs duln M Roun. Dismissals list several patients across Bellwood Shelby Schuyler Clarkson and Linwood.

Eublen Contavunity Hospital Macvin Molt Albion Tricia Krueger Columbus Fred Brase Bellwood Martin Meyer Shelby Bohumil Neehoud Schuyler Ronald von Seggern John Éycien Steven Furley Rislales Bonne County Hospital Hirth Duln M. Roun Cedar Rapids Schuyler Memorial Hospital Desntis Dusial Howells Adrian Cermak Linwood Joseph Chapek Robert Faltys Bessie Brubec Clarkson

Celebration of New Ministry at Grace Church

Grace Church hosts a 7 20 pm service to celebrate a new ministry with visiting Episcopal clergy led by the Very Rev. George H Peek and several pastors from nearby towns. Lay participants include Harald Langland and Cmil Semiad among others. A reception follows in the parish hall and the public is invited. In Albion a Girl Scout Cadets tea for mothers and daughters features readings piano solos and a skit at United Methodist Church Basement.

Grace Episcopal Church Episcopal George H. Peek Novesan Grand Island Samuel 8 Elliston Holy Trinity Omaha Frederick B. Muller St James Fremont Ames. M. Barnett Holy ‘Trinity Norfolk James L. Rouch St. Stephen Harald A. Langland Grace Chuceh Cmil V. Semiad Holy Trinity Schuyler W.M. Ferguson Howard Burdick Ron Conrad Debbie Phillips Toni Larsen Grace Church Gary Ibach Episcopal Church Wamui Grace Abuceh Albion United Methodist Church

Light pole damaged in hit and run at Dufek Jack Jill lot

Police Chief Marlin Keel reports a Tuesday night hit and run in the Dufek Jack and Jill parking lot. A truck struck a light pole causing damage over 200 dollars. the vehicle involved showed damage per the chief.

Schuyler Marlin Keel Dufek Jack & Jill

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