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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1976
Page
5
Local notices report visits by Mr. and Mrs. Elliott and Radhaus families, births, and engagements. Community clubs publish schedules for Sunday Fun Nights at Columbus Bowl, Eagles chili feeds, and bar events led by the 3K's and American Legion. A Bicentennial baby program and scout-style open houses are announced.
Seventy four teams and 338 individuals qualified to judge in the 1976 state contest. District contests over Christmas featured junior and senior levels with winners Genoa and East Butler Brainard. Qualifying teams and individuals span Lakeview East Butler Newman Grove Clarkson Howells St Edward Genoa Albion among others with listed senior and junior qualifiers.
Linda Smith of Columbus pled guilty to a no account check charge and received six months probation with court costs and restitution. Donna Sluzarski changed to guilty on a driving while intoxicated charge. A Westerbuhr ward was placed on six months probation, required to take a defensive driving course, given a restricted license and fined $100 for driving while intoxicated. Roy Johnson of Columbus was fined $75 with $37.22 restitution for destruction of personal property. Traffic Court items include George Micek overgross group $25, Daryl DeWitt speeding $20, Paul Parr no inspection sticker $10, Edward Staniec $40, Joseph Brosh overtime parking $1, Ann Korus speeding $15.
Norma Schaufelberger spoke on The Black Grandma Moses the Hidden Genius of Melrose Plantation for AARP program. Ninety three members attended. Refreshment committee members were Margaret Jostes Helen Blaser Louis Kaplan Pauline Kneifel and Cleo Kuntzelman.
Anna Zoucha 71 died this morning at Columbus Manor with arrangements pending at McKown Funeral Home. Joe E. Zoucha 93 a retired Platte County farmer died at Columbus Manor with services at St. Anthony Catholic Church and burial at St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Tom Mills 19 died Wednesday in Clarkson Hospital and services set for Zion Lutheran Church Albion with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery. Rosaries and memorials to the American Cancer Society are listed in the notices.
Ron Vavra of Gresham announced an agricultural exposition expanding Vavra Sales and Service. The event Monday January 19 runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with six to seven companies showcasing industrial motors and agricultural equipment at Surprise Vavra Sales and Service located six miles south and three quarters east.
Schuyler Girl Scouts announce cookie orders from January 16 to 25 with no payment due at that time. Delivery and collection run February 27 to March 7, price per box is 1.25 dollars. Each troop earns 0.25 per box, remaining funds support Camp Crossed Arrows via Prairie Hills Council.
Former President Richard Nixon testified under oath for the third time regarding the FBI wiretap of Halperin. The transcript was sealed pending its entry as evidence in Halperin versus Kissinger in a Washington federal court with no trial date set. Halperin, a Kissinger aide turned official, accuses Nixon of political wiretap motives rather than national security.
Federal judge in Sacramento hears defense request to dismiss the Crocker National Bank robbery charge against Steven Soliah linked to the Symbionese Liberation Army amid pretrial hearings. Judge Wilkins will decide by Feb. 3 on the motion and potential trial transfer to San Francisco. Soliah, 27, is charged with the April 21 robbery that left Myrna Opsahl dead. four bandits collected 15000 dollars. He remains free on 100000 bail ahead of a Feb. 23 trial.
New York Times defies a judge by printing background details about murder defendants amid a clash over gag orders. Seventeen major outlets petition the Supreme Court to bar such orders while cases in Nebraska and Virginia raise questions on press access and judicial restraint.
Listed admissions include Paul Johnson Willis Pelter Sr Lawrence Thiele and Damian Zuerlein in Columbus. Discharges include Delores Bowman Robert Christensen Rodney Placzek in Columbus. A birth is recorded for Mr. and Mrs Timothy Johnson at 3717 27th Street a son born January 15 weighing six pounds thirteen ounces.
The Columbus area plans a 7 30 p m Monday Bicentennial Committee meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. Rosary for Joe E Zoucha at McKown Funeral Home Sunday 8 p m. Lions Club discusses Library future with Librarian W O Jacobsen Monday noon at Carta’s Restaurant. Nurses Club meets 8 p m Monday at Opportunity Center with Robert Holmes program. Platte Valley Home Economics meets 8 p m Monday at Mrs Bob Walgren’s home. Al Anon meets Sundays. call numbers provided. 50th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Tom Kuta postponed due to a death. Honor group meets 1 30 p m Monday at Mrs Sadie Kelley’s home. Platte County Republican Women meet 1 30 p m Tuesday at Mrs Loretta Papa’s home. Parents without Partners holds general meeting Saturday 8 p m at Cornhusker Public Power Building. Sunday 2 30 p m meet at city parking lot to go to Dorothy Harris home in Bellwood for games and chili. RSVP by 6 p m Saturday to 563 1195.
Fullerton residents 16 or older may nominate someone for the Walter H. Hartman Outstanding Citizen Award. The $200 prize and engraved plaque honor community service and will be awarded at the Chamber of Commerce dinner in February. Entry blanks are available at the Chamber office First National Bank or the Nance County Journal office and must be returned by February 5. Eugene J. Lassek was last year’s winner.
Fremont Nebraska fire chief Howard Schneider said a full and early explanation of the Path finder Hotel blast will come in a matter of days. State Fire Marshal Martin Dineen indicated a gas explosion was likely, while NTSB official Henry Shepherd noted a plastic gas line pulled from a coupling, possibly before or during the blast that killed 18 and injured many.
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