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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1973
Page
1
Market notes show barrows and gilts steady with weights and grades, cattle and calves mixed. hogs strong in some classes, feeders steady. Estimated Thursday receipts: cattle and calves 1,200 hogs 3,000 sheep 300.
Mrs Walter Folken spoke on trees and shrubs. Mrs Flamann postponed a Bluebird Nursery trip near Easter. Colfaxaya Association for Value Children noted. prize awards presented to Mrs Abbonsa and Mrs Granatowive. guests included Leonard Hobel and Mrs Meiselach.
Lincoln reports turnover among state employees earning seven thousand dollars or less is unacceptable. State Personnel Director William E. Peters notes 9.6 percent of such workers were employed as of June 30, 1871, with only about 16 months later showing continued state employment.
The Carre Telegram announces publication from Columbus Nebraska with carrier and mail delivery rates. Subscriptions are 42.06 monthly by carrier and 12.00 per year by mail within Nebraska counties. Change of address notices required to inform the local postmaster and Columbus Telegram.
Boulevards lanes report top bowlers including Williams with a 24 game, Paul Garise 1544 series, and Savage leading pace. Duane Lantjotss, Den Udron, Frank Busch, Keith Gotschall and Bill Sunday also posted notable scores as leagues and teams compete. women’s scores feature Pauline Foreman, Mareene Moomey, Joyce Haskell, and Beny Buchholz with strong series and games.
Five members of the David City High School Future Farmers of America earned ribbons at the District II speaking contest held Saturday in Herderson. Ribbons went to Gary Dostal in public speaking, Dick Tromshek in creed speaking, and Steve Fiala in extemporaneous speaking, with demonstrations by Marv Andel, Gary Dostal, and Jerry Prochaska.
The Finance Committee to Re-elect the President said it returned 250000 dollars contributed last year by Robert L. Vesco, linked to a 224 million dollar securities fraud suit by the SEC. Vesco allegedly sent a secret 200000 cash contribution last April, with testimony noting other details and responses from committee spokesmen.
Platte County communities received 274 235 in 1972 from Loup Power District as retail service payments in lieu of tax discounts on energy and other charges. The distribution includes nine communities with specific amounts listed in the report. Total payments and discounts across the four county area reached 369 50. Individual Platte County figures include Columbus 233 618 Platte Center 7 764 Monroe 5 733 Tarmor 1 147 Creston 3 999 Humphre SIZO71 Lindsay 6 34 Corntea 1 002 Newman Grove 12
The son of a POW, Peter Pratilet of Palo Alto, voices anger over delays in a Vietnam release. He and other families criticize North Vietnam for stalling as officials expect another group to be freed. Some relatives remain hopeful that their loved ones will return home.
About 200 attended the Blue and Gold Dunner at St Bonaventure Social Hall as Pack 115 honored Cub Scouting members. Father Potocki led the opening prayer, with awards given to numerous Cubs and leaders. Galambus High School's Playhouse performed Winnie-the-Pooh to end the evening.
Central High School guidance counselor announces Regents one year scholarships and four year awards. Winners include Vaughtt Burkholder and Margaret Higgins with many seniors tested in November in Columbus. About 30 percent of seniors qualified for scholarships and alternates named from 2,949 applicants.
The Boone County NFO will hold its annual banquet March 5 at St Jol Mail in Petersburg. A sausage family style supper starts at 7 pm, with George Madsen of Minnesota, head of dairy commodities, as featured speaker.
Aidt Association for Lutherans Branch 1773 held a supper Sunday evening at Immanuel Church with President Kenneth Kobimeier presiding over business. Chairmen for committees were appointed: leader Jamies Wunderlich joint RICMIC representative Raymond Cattun host and hostess Mrs Ralph Bickhoff program and activity Mrs Md Luckey scholarshop Mrs Dorothy Brandt. A singalong was led by James Wunderlich. Door Prize went to Carol Luchsinger. Entertainment featured Carol Binga with traveling prizes to Raymond Cattau Mrs Kenneth Kohlmeier Mark Luchsinger and Lanette Cattau. Leigh Harvey Korfhage left for Salem Oregon for his grandson Michaed Korfhage’s wedding March 3.
State Institutions Director Jack R. Anderson released a statement to counter reports alleging his recent book promotes punishing alcoholics with jail and opposes penal reform. He prepared to testify before the Legislature amid a hearing on his appointment, insisting personal responsibility and medical treatment for alcoholism, and support for inside-institution correctional programs.
Irish republic election centers on Fianna Fail leader Jack Lynch as a diversified coalition pursues social reform amid taxation and price concerns. Provisional forecasts predict a heavy turnout while Northern Ireland violence is noted as a potential negative for Lynch’s mandate and unification stance.
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