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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1977
Page
7
Dear Abby answers readers on topics from talking too much to child care. A 73 year old woman laments changing communication, while another letter questions a sister leaving an 8 year old alone after school and Abby urges supervision and possible help.
Advertises easy to follow Pattern 881 for a warm afghan to knit in two colors or scraps. Price is $1.25 per pattern with 35 cents extra for first class mail and special handling. Mail to Laura Wheeler at Columbus Telegram Needlecraft Dept box 161 Old Chelsea Station New York NY 10011. Include print pattern number name address and zip.
Extension clubs held a January bowling party for members and families Sunday evening. The February 1 meeting will be at Mrs. David Muhle's home with hostess Mrs. Herb Luchsinger Jr. assisting.
April 23 wedding date chosen by Columbus couple Karen Fuchs and Jerry Avery. Karen is daughter of Walter and Walter Fuchs of Humphrey and works for Nebraska Public Power District. Jerry is son of Malcolm and Mrs. Avery of Gresham and works for Husker Steel.
Following a Wednesday luncheon at Federated Church, Mrs. Lee Hicks installed new Women’s Fellowship officers: Mrs. Don Schaufelberger, Mrs. David Sickmeier as vice president, Mrs. Harold Stevens as treasurer, plus committee chairmen and members. The session included memorial mentions for Tracy and Mrs. William Thomas, with H P Ziegenbein opening the meeting with a poem. Luncheon hostesses were Mrs. Don Doolittle and Mrs. David Helsby. Circle 3 earned best attendance, with guest Mrs. Ralph Whitney in attendance. Snowman and snowball table decor complemented the winter theme.
Four initiated Eagles Auxiliary added Hazel Sander Joanne Martin Margaret Smets and Rachael Kuta at Tuesday’s session. Members noted District 6 gathering on Jan 9 in Norfolk and the aerie anniversary banquet on Jan 16 at 4 30 p m with reservations due by Jan 14. Birthday honorees were Joanne as recognized by the January committee.
Immanuel Lutheran City Ladies Aid hosted Thursday afternoon with Mrs Speck joining as a new member. Pastor B F Meschke spoke on God the Father Maker of Heaven and Earth from the Creed. Mrs Henry Flesner led, and hostesses Mrs Melvin Aerni and Mrs Phillip Aerni decorated lunch tables for New Year and winter.
Sylvia Jacobs explained the Jewish religion for the VFW Auxiliary on Wednesday night and took questions. President Hazel Adams led the meeting. Memorials were sent to families of deceased members and an electric roaster was donated by Mrs. Maudonna Spohn. Committees reported on the children's Christmas party with Santa Claus and Popeye and Olive Oil, and the concession stand for the Dec 30 boxing smoker. Adams won the door prize. Birthday honorees were Elsie Seidel, Alice Petersen, Mildred Watson and Adele Boss. Kathy Classen was lunch chair.
Mr. and Mrs. Siegfried W. Bloebaum announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara K. to Randy Hoessel son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hoessel A March wedding is planned Randy is employed at Dale Electronics and Hoessel Electric manages the family business duties.
Heloise notes that about 22 percent of home energy goes to heating water for a typical family. She cites University of Texas tips to save money and energy, including draining sediment, lowering thermostat settings, fixing leaks, using cold wash, and insulating hot water pipes.
The St Edward Woman's Club promotes The Home Energy Check pilot by National General Federation of Women’s Clubs and Owens Corning Fiberglas. Nebraska is one of four states. The free meeting January 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the community building features State Senator Don Dworak and energy saving guidance.
A tiny diamond caught in the curve of an eyeglass frame creates a dramatic understated effect. Marketed by Kimbe Optic of New York, the piece signals a new trend in eyewear aesthetics in 1977.
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