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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1977
Page
7
Local events include Junior High Parents Advisory Committee 7 p.m. in the school library with counselors present. Story Time for ages 3 to 5 Thursday 10 to 10 30 a.m. at the public library. J Y F Federated Church ice skating Wednesday Gerrard Park 5 30 to 6 30 p m then Dutch treat at Pizza Hut.
Mr and Mrs Larry Nyffeler of Omaha announce the birth of their son Reed on January 10. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Buz Rumbaugh of Grand Island and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Nyffeler of Columbus. Other family notes include visits from Otto B Johannes and relatives in California and Sacramento during Christmas and New Hours at Family Planning New Hours. Office will be open Tuesday through Friday 12 30 to 5 30 pm.
Columbus Beauty College announces new classes starting February 1 enrollment opens. Details on programs and schedules available at the Columbus campus.
Roger Bunyan reports a break in at 1404 14th Street with stereo and sound gear valued at 688 dollars missing. Monday entries show accidents and numerous traffic and municipal fines across names and addresses including Frauendorfer, Baxa, Dion, and others with small sums listed for violations and dog at large.
NEWMAN GROVE The Shell Creek American Lutheran Church Women installed new officers led by Pastor Laurel Johnson. Officers named: Marland Benson president Clarence Nelson vice president DeLayne Nelson secretary Eldon Seward treasurer Leo Anderson secretary of stewardship Dale Larson secretary of education. Members planned donations and events including a $50 church gift to a church in Ord and pot luck lunches and family night services.
Former Columbus residents Earl N Johnson and wife Cedar Bluffs announce the birth of daughter Crystal Michelle on January 9 at Dodge County Memorial Hospital Fremont weighing eight pounds nine ounces. Grandparents, great grandparents and relatives listed. Also note Anna Swan visiting from Decatur Georgia with daughter and granddaughter.
Sunday dinner and supper guests included Mr and Mrs Val Damme Mr and Mrs Robert Greenwald Wayne Gerhard Zobel Bancroft Mrs Earl Essman Pender plus afternoon visitors Mr and Mrs William Price and children Lincoln
Marlin Mohrman a pre med student at Oral Roberts University earned first semester Dean's Honors List with a 3.82 GPA. He returned to Tulsa Oklahoma after spending holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Vernon Mohrman.
Jeff Russell a 17 year old senior at Lakeview High School in Columbus has joined the U S Air Force Delayed Enlistment Program He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Russell of Columbus and will enter active duty May 27 1977 training in aircraft maintenance after basic training at Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas
Columbus Hospital lists admissions for Mrs. Victor Krumbach Elmer Stewart Shelby Mrs. Bessie Birkel Richard Bosak Irene Liss with discharges including Mrs. Larry Gehring and son Platte Center Mrs. Edith Moran Creston Mrs. Viola Schutt Bellwood Gilbert Theewen and Mrs. Leonard Henry and daughter Columbus A birth recorded for Darrel Nelson and wife in Monroe a son weighing six pounds 11 ounces on January 10. Schuyler Hospital shows admissions for Mrs. Ed Svatora Mrs. Tillie Juva Joe Figgner Thomas Wacha Nancy Brichacek Schuyler Frank Petrzelka William Gall Clarkson James Doernemann Dodge with discharges including Mrs. George Karpisek Morse Bluff George Enderle Schuyler Mrs. Ralph Glodowski Daniel Metzler North Bend Charles Glodowski Rogers Births include a daughter to Paul Ehernberger Schuyler eight pounds 10 ounces January 9 and a daughter to Larry O Hara Schuyler six pounds eight ounces January.
Mrs Ed Callies retiring president installed new officers for the United Church of Christ Ladies Guild. Elected were Mrs Mabel Granatowicz president Mrs Robert Neuhaus vice president Mrs Randy Molacek secretary Mrs Harold Conrad treasurer and Mrs F O Nelson benevolence treasurer with an executive board including Mrs Joe Hamernik Mrs Gustave Spanhake and Mrs Ray Fuhr. Reports highlighted an Appreciation Day January 16 and lap robe making from old curtains for the Manor. February 20 was noted as Woman's Sunday and Hands of Friendship Committee continued. Committees named include Mrs Leonard Hobel cards and Mrs J F Hubenka flowers.
Silver Creek Civic Club selects Allen Miller as president Teresa Robak as vice president and Opal Colby as secretary treasurer to lead community efforts this year.
The Columbus Family Y coordinates Senior citizen Social Hours at United Methodist Church basement with Monday and Thursday sessions from 1 30 to 4. Activities include cards Bingo and refreshments with a 50 cent gift swap. Dates include Columbus Manor January 24 and February 10 17 28 plus March 10 17 21 28. Contact Doris Klug or Kate Sisson for details.
At a Special Congregational Meeting on January 9 the Federated Church voted unanimously to proceed with preliminary architect drawings for a new educational unit. A building committee and a finance committee will be appointed to develop blueprints and costs for a final congregation vote by the end of May due to about 50 percent growth and outgrown facilities.
Joe F. Schaefer 77 of 2003 15th Street died this morning in Columbus Hospital. Arrangements are pending at McKown Funeral Home. Mrs Eddie Albracht 51 Kirkwood Mo rites Friday Holy Family Church burial parish cemetery wake Thursday 8 p.m. at church. Duesman Funeral Home Humphrey in charge. Leslie V Stack 78 died Sunday at Bellwood home services 2 p.m. Wednesday United Methodist Church Bellwood. Visitation 3-9 p.m. today at David City Memorial Chapel. Burial Roselawn Cemetery Columbus. Stack was a retired farm laborer longtime Butler County resident. survived by wife four brothers two sisters one stepdaughter five grandchildren. Edward Korte 83 died Monday at home at 1715 Behlen Street. Gass Haney Funeral Home.
The Schuyler City Council approved new landfill rates after comparing nine area towns. Nonresident household 30, farm 30, small business 50, industry 100, contractor dump 100, pickup 50, packer 50, Richland and Rogers 50 yearly, demolition 0.50 per cubic yard prepaid, and a 100 fee for permits plus a 200 free service option.
The Rev. Clarence Baalson of Zion Lutheran Albion plans to move to Emmons Minnesota to serve Emmons Lutheran Church. Installed January 23, Baalson has led Albion since 1965 after prior service in the Gilead Hubbel area. He holds board roles at Martin Luther Home Beatrice and chairs regional Lutheran groups. The Baalsons, with three children, will relocate January 16 with no Albion replacement named.
Kevin L Kaspar son of Mr and Mrs Emerson Kaspar of St Edward graduated with honors at Sheppard AFB Texas from the U S Air Force technical training course for medical service specialists. He is assigned to Offutt AFB Nebraska with a Strategic Air Command unit and earns academic credits through the Community College of the Air Force.
Albion City Council schedules 7:30 p.m. Feb 8 hearing on a proposed by pass linking north Highway 14 and east Highway 39 91. The city owns the railroad right of way for the route and earmarked about 20000 for half a mile of gravel. Federal funds cover 70 percent of the cost with the city share around 8640 dollars of a total 28800 dollars.
Mr. and Mrs. Orville Markle of Albion assume management of the Albion Pool Hall replacing Ross Karabel, who formerly ran the venue.
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