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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1977
Page
5
Severe icing hits northern waterways with visible impact on the Allegheny River and nearby basins. Observers note unusual accumulation across lakes and streams, raising concerns for navigation and safety along the river corridor.
Weekly school television lineup lists programs for Monday Wednesday Friday readings and music. Entries include The Electric Company South America Venezuela and Age of Discovery plus literacy and science programs scheduled across morning and afternoon sessions.
Lutheran delegates at a district meeting in Oakland included Calvin Fuhr of St. John Leigh Dennis Kuhr of St. Paul Leigh and Tim Jansen of St. Peter.
The menu lists elementary meals including beef with gravy and tacos on Monday, chili and grilled sandwiches midweek, wieners on a bun and cookies Friday. Junior high and senior high offerings include chicken noodle casserole, chili burritos, tacos, subs, and various sides with fruit and desserts, weather contingencies noted.
The Nebraska travel industry conference and awards luncheon will be held February 18 at the Lincoln Hilton. John Rosenow, travel director, and J. James Exon will present awards recognizing tourism promotion by communities, attractions, organizations, media, and businesses. The event includes seven Nebraskan Award categories and a first lifetime tribute. Registration costs 6.50 dollars with luncheon tickets at 5.25, and reservations are due by February 15 through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development in Lincoln.
The January birthday party at the Good Samaritan Center honored Irven Rystrom age 86 and Sidney Scott age 75. Clara Tenniges was hospitalized. Osceola Junior High students, guided by Steve Smolik, performed a musical. A poppy gift was given to each honoree by the American Legion Auxiliary. Sponsors included St. Vincent's Altar Society and John F. Kennedy Council No 5383. the Methodist Church Women were set to sponsor the next party.
Sealed bids for Contract No. 74 2300 heavy wall fabricated pipe for Gerald Gentleman Station Unit 2 near Sutherland Nebraska now due February 24 1977 at 10:00 a.m. in Columbus with bid openings immediately after. Bid documents available for $10.00 nonrefundable. Rejection possible if not in accordance with instructions.
The Personnel Advisory Committee will meet at 8:00 PM on Monday January 31 1977 in City Hall Council Chambers 2220 11th Street Columbus open to the public A current agenda is available at City Hall during business hours The Public Finance and Property Committee will meet at 4:00 PM the same day at the new Library location 2504 14th Street open to the public Agenda may be amended only to include emergency items City Clerk and City Treasurer recorded the notice in City administration offices.
New Chapter 24 officers of the Order of Eastern Star in Osceola were installed. Ellen Benson is worthy patron, Chris Gaedeke is worthy patron, Gladys Gaedek patron, Berniece Jones associate conductress, Irene Meacham chaplain, Neela Watts marshal, Gladys Roberts warder, and Mildred sentinel.
The Board of Park and Recreational Commissioners will hold a public meeting at 4:00 PM on February 1, 1977, in the Clubhouse at Van Berg Golf Course. An agenda, kept current, is available for public inspection and may be modified at the meeting to include items. James Rich, Jr. serves as Chairman.
January events include Lions Club at Holiday Inn noon to 12, Rotary Club at Elks Country Club noon, Loup Valley Gem & Mineral Society at Equitable Saving and Loan building 1 to 8 pm, Sertoma Club at Holiday Inn 2 to 12, Chamber of Commerce board 2 to 4, Twice Blessed Mothers of Twins at Loup Mura Room 2 to 8, Commodores at Mac and Sons, Optimist Club 3 to 12, Kiwanis at States 4 to 12. Australia Italy and the United (unclear) reports from Douglas Greenwald, vice at McGraw-Hill Publications Co.
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