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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1971

Page

3

Local notices mix of births and events in Columbus area

Personal items note Mrs Thomas Turgess and infant Amy Jo joining husband Jeff Friday. Oma n wallowed there and attended Nebraska Center for Continuing Education events. Funeral and family visits listed along with tax preparation contacts, annual meeting for Columbus United Fund, and several local social updates including a Legion event and beauty college schedule.

Thomas Turgess Amy Jo Jeff Friday Panamia Oman Nick Schaefer

Harold J Schuller dies in Orange Texas

Harold J Schuller a former Columbus man died Friday in Orange Texas where he worked as a contractor and mason He was a retired Navy career man with 20 years service Survivors include his brother Rudolph of Grange Texas and sister Mrs Louise Zancanelli of Denver He was buried in Willard Ohio beside his wife Vickie He was nephew of Mr and Mrs Heemiati Hoth Sr of Columbus

Columbus Harold J. Schuller Orange Tex Rudy and Anna Hoth Schuller Willard Ohio Vickie Rudolph Grange Louise Zancanelli Denver Heemiati Hoth Sr

Two Columbus Men Enlist in Army

The Arty Recruiting Service lists Clarence A. Veichoskie and John J. Blalas as enlisting. Clarence, Jan 8 for three years, will train at Fort Leonard Wood and Aberdeen Proving Ground as a recovery and evacuation specialist. John entered under Delayed Entry December and will begin training after basic at Fort Leonard Wood, then also to Aberdeen.

The Arty Recruiting Service Clarence A. Veichoskie Andrew Veichoskie John J. Blalas Emil Blalas Clarence Ford Leonard Wood Hame Aberdeen Proving Ground John Army Fort, Leonard Wood Aberdeen

Albion Women Hold Meeting at First United Methodist Church

The Albion Women's Society of Christian Service met at the First United Methodist Church with the theme A New Year is Vere. The gathering featured a candle‑signing ceremony for departing members and a lesson on family living led by Mrs. Dean Bentley.

Albion Women's Society of Christian Service First United Methodist Church Dean Bentley

Plans announced for annual Girl Scout cookie sale

The Prairie Hills Girl Scout Conseil announced the annual cookie sale with orders Feb 5 to 15. Five cookie kinds offered under the 1971 slogan Double Everything. Packs sell for $1.10 with 25 cents kept by troops and funds directed to camp upkeep and Wider Opportunities in Scouting. Community volunteers across neighborhoods 7 and 8, plus districts 4 and 5, lead planning and cookie chairmanship in Newman Grove, Genoa, Shelny, Schuyler, Fremont, and surrounding areas.

Prairie Hills Girl Scout Conseil Crossed Arrows Lucile Miller Abs Everett Simpson Norfolk Jean Fulton Columbus Neighborhood 7 Richard Brekken Kneifel McKay Clair Robert Carhart Wayne John Dinkage Pender Wayne Martin Charles Denton Cookie Brekken Paul Gondringer Jack Vannoys Newman Grove Harold Frey Genoa Bud Abbott Shelny Leonard Hrouda Schuyler

Hospital Report and Births at Multiple Hospitals

Hospital report lists admissions and dismissals across Balden Memorial and St Mary hospitals. Names include Melinda Luchsinger Patrick Pyakupek Margaret H Miller Milo Kinraid and Lisa Millard with transfers to University Hospital in Omaha. Births record six newborns with parents Patrick Leach Ronald Rasp Dennis Kodad Richard Sowlere and multiple addresses in Columbus Monroe Silver Creek and Colunthus.

Behlen Memorial Hospital Melinda Luchsinger Patrick Pyakupek Margaret H. Miller Milo Kinraid All of Columbus Lisa Millard Deish Carl Banner University Hospital Omaha William H. Altan Willian St. Mary Hospital Patrick Leach Ast St Ronald Rasp Monroe Dennis Kodad Wth Avenue Richard Sowlere Harold Gleason Platte Center Arthur Augustine Shelby Glenn Condreau Allen Becher Itchert Beringer Bellwood Robert Shoenka Schuyler Edward Staroscik Duncan Paul Smith Silver Creek Derame Kneilel Goan Soulliere Norman Michener Alvin

Rites planned for Albion man Albert Prathman aged 80

Albert Prathman died Saturday at Boone County Canwardry Hospital. Services at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St Michael Church with Rev Robert Smith. burial at St Beward Cemetery. Rosary Tuesday 8 p.m. Survivors include widow, five daughters, a dozen grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. The deceased, married to Pauling Borer on Jan 18 1916, farmed in the Albion area. Relatives in Los Angeles Linco Dayton Newnan Grove and Fremont.

Altion St. Michael Church Albert Prathman Boone County Canwardry Hospital Robert Smith St Beware Marcel: dl Qhiahale Frank Sod Elia2abett Pauling Borer Iis Wo Song Rayoond Edware Albion William Alberta Cramer Los Angeles Calif Lea Rosey Schwoke Linco Wavent Josephine) Aoederheide Dayton Obie James Mildred) Preister Newnan Grove Mesdorome Neda Mae) Ramacher Fremont

Break-ins Reported in David City and Nearby

Authorities investigate a break-in at Gans Service Station in David City with a small cash loss reported. An attempted break-in at Katy Tanch next door produced evidence but intruders apparently did not gain entry. Police Chief Rodney Ainsworth confirms the incident and ongoing investigation.

David City Gans Rodney Ainsworth Katy Tanch

Local Witnesses to Attend Conference in Ogallala

Denavan’s Columbus congregation plans to attend a January 24 conference in Ogallala with about 600 Witnesses from Central and Western Nebraska. James W. Gerrard announces the theme Irplanting the Word to emphasize Christians spreading God’s Word. Watchtower Bible & Tract Society arranges the event with M. L. Holten as district supervisor and main speaker. The highlight will be a Sunday lecture What Is Behind The Spirit of Rebellion.

Denavan Columbus Plas Ogallala Jamce W. Gerrard Royal Rscar Nebraska

Aquinas Thespians Plan Schaffer Play for 1970 71

Aquinas High School Thespians rehearse a modern Chinese theater style comedy Black Comedy by Pater Schaffer. The Feb 14 and 15 production features Kal Havlinc Juliet Moravec Carol Krelainger Dennis Lauda Jerr Norman Jee ee Mary Woila and Don Houk in key roles.

Lny Aquinas Thespians Pater Schaffer Aquinas High School Kal Havlinc Brinsley Miller Juliet Moravec Carol Melkett Carol Krelainger Miss Furnival Dennis Lauda Harold Gorringe Jerr Norman Colonel Melkett Jeeee Schuppensigh Mary Woila Clea Don Houk Me. Bomburger

Couple marks 25th year in private family gathering

Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Paul celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a family gathering at home. Attendees included Mrs Aiving Paul, Mrs Ela Hulsebus and many neighbors and relatives. Mes. Wood Ritter will host the Friendship Circle Project Club with a carry-in dinner at 7 p.m.

Carpenter pushes bills to shift local funding burdens in Legislature

Nebraska Senator Terry Carpenter of Scottsbluff introduced multiple bills in Lincoln aimed at easing the financial load on cities and counties by removing certain revenue restrictions. The measures would allow Omaha and first class cities greater borrowing power and reduce statutory limits, part of a broader effort to shift state funding responsibility while maintaining local services. The package includes a proposal to curb initiative and referendum drives on state spending and other items such as annexation limits for Omaha and daylight savings adjustments.

Lincoln UPT Nebraska Tovany Terry Carpenter Scottsbluff Omaha Carpenter W. IL Hasebroock West Point George Syas Omata Roland Taedike Richard Prod John Savage Wilcox Wayne “Iewarth Sam Klaver Ernest Chambers Nebraska Trevestment Council

Parents and Teachers Plan Shelby Career Day Conference

Shelby Public Schools announce a parents teacher conference and education career day on January 22. Regular lunch available to parents. Conferences run from 8 am to noon for families with last names M through Z and noon to 3 pm for A through C. Attendees learn about postsecondary options from University of Nebraska Kearney State College Peru College at Columbus Service Unit 7 Nebraska Division of Employment Milford Trade School and Lincoln School of Commerce.

Shelby Shelby Public M. Tvaneh Z Shelby Public Schools University of Nebraska, Kearney State College Praile College Columbus Service Unit Nebraska Division of Employment Milford Trade School Lincoln School of Commerce Board of Education

Rites Held Monday for Area Residents

Funeral services were conducted in David City and Schuyler for two area residents who died last week. John Frank Rejda 71 died Thursday of a heart attack with services at St Peter Church Bellwood and burial in Ulysses Cemetery. Nettie Locke 66 died Saturday at Schuyler Memorial Hospital with services at Christ United Methodist Church Schuyler and burial in Purple Cane Cemetery.

David City Schuyler John Frank Rejda Gerald Messman St. Peter Church Bellwood Ulysses Catholic Brainard Rudolph Mary Rech Rejda Agnes M. Bushek Connell Bluffs Lows Ulysses Gene Bernard Delores) Meysenburg Thomas Mary) Dobech Joseph Lydia) Raus Missouri Valley Iowa Alice Pledger Portland Ore Jim Reno Nev Pam Christ United Methodist Church Jt Schuyler Nettie Locke Schuyler Memorial Hospital Ronald Boswell Purple Cane Rogers Cephas Hattie Vincent Peters Victor Locke

Platte Playhouse plans to stage Never Too Late

Platte Playhouse attendees at Cengas Auditorium discussed producing the comedy Never Too Late with tentative March dates. Director will be Mrs. HJ Gubhler and cooperation with Platte College drama instructor Richard Averette was urged to broaden local offerings.

Platte Valley Playhouse Cengas Auditorium Bill Swansay HJ. Gubhler Richard Averette Platte College Playhouse Columaeus

Community notices mix with court fines and events

A dense Columbus page lists church circles meetings in Crete and Monoly areas, Rotary program at Campus Police, Scout troop gatherings, Rebekah lodge, sewing club, and parish announcements. It also covers Leo P. Scanlon funeral details, marriage license for Schmidt and Darwick, multiple traffic fines, a concert by David Bardian, Shamrock Club, and various civic notices.

Rescue Humphrey Rescue Unit Activity Report 1970

Rescue unit activity reported 1970 with 42 calls totaling 322 man hours. Unit Captain Don Zavadil notes coverage of 13 accidents and related incidents.

Humphrey Don Zavadil

Creston group officers named for 1971 church year

The Creston Lutheran Church Women group named its 1971 officers at the first meeting of the year. Officers are Mrs. Marvin Bachman president, Mrs. Elvin Kuhn vice president, Mrs. Stanley Bachman secretary, and Mrs. Agnes Walter treasurer. Hostesses were Mrs. Joe Jjanak and Mrs. P. M. Hoesely. Topic leader Mrs. Willard Went presented a film on social change and moral values, followed by a discussion.

Creston

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