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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1973
Page
6
A vast portion of Butler County was struck by a severe hailstorm on Saturday. Reports describe wall sized ice balls piling up across fields from the northwest to southeast, with high winds following and moisture in the air.
Local social notes report Dubuque visitors with Mrs Joan Peschke and relatives in Nebraska, plus weekend stays with Gerald Tigges and Air Force guests at Chanute AFB. Advertisements list cleaning services, golf ball specials, and restaurant hours while a birthday gathering in Madison honors Mrs Sehmitt.****************************************************************
The Leigh-Afternoonridge Club closed its season with a luncheon and games at the Newell Lowe home. Mrs. Donald Ahuch and Mrs. Jow led afternoon prizes. next fall’s club plans organized by Mrs. P. O. Nelson. Sew and Chat Club hosted by Mrs. Walter Liltelmain with prizes won by Mrs. Arthur Walehorn and Mrs. Elmer Asche.
Arrangements and services are listed for multiple local deaths including Hrnna Carl Gondicke of Cedar Rapids and Anna Pavel of Dwight. Obituaries note survivors, wakes, and church services at Assumption Catholic Church Dwight and St. Stanislaus Duncan, with burials in local cemeteries. Additional notices cover Edward Styskal, Tony Jarecke, Czarnick, Brock, Alice Watters, Ollo Muhle, and John Olsen, detailing ages, birthplaces, and family connections.
Hospital report lists admissions for Behlen Community Hospital including Thaddeus I Bator Mrs Ya Jenny Daniel Pope Keith and others from Columbus Shelby and Platte Center. Dismissals include Sheryl Boswell Glenn Hovie and Michael Jaw Mauling Kummer. Births recorded births for Bernard Cuba Genoa four pounds thirteen ounces June 30 and Craig Coaver Columbus seven pounds five ounces June. David Gentenkirchen Columbus seven pounds five ounces.
A county court list shows multiple defendants with fines and costs for traffic and related offenses across towns including Lindsay Newman Grove Crafton Kroproper Pali Hall and Spalding. Notable penalties include intoxication curfew speeding and violations with amounts ranging from 10 to 52 dollars plus costs.
Rural Sheriff reports two weekend accidents on county roads northern Highway 61 near Medday and four miles east of Columbus. no injuries noted. Marriage license filed by Perry J. Willie Columbus and Mary Kay Bruckner Platte Center for July 6 at St. Joseph Church Platte Center.
The Leigh Future-Warriers of America held a June meeting at the school to discuss entering a float in the Colfax County Fair parade. Committees were formed to report at the July 9 meeting when actions will be taken. Other topics included tractor safety week, Safety Day, and leadership camp reports from AFL members.
Silver Creek WSCS met Wednesday in the church basement with Mrs. Bob Tooker as hostess and program and worship leader. Guests included Mrs. Lorena Buchholz and daughter, Mrs. Clair Col urn of Kansas City, and others visiting from Sandpoint Omaha Denver and Norfolk. The Old Fellows and Rebekah Lodges planned July 4 refreshments at area rest stops in Norfolk Nebraska.
Vague notice outlines Tel-County swimming lessons and a forthcoming council hearing. It mentions MGLE Bene sy iinkoy and local associations including Teiale Village and the Cosnly Reeresthin Association among others. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Community notices list meetings at Platta Center this week with several organizations slated to present. Officials urge attendance to hear updates on local projects, public safety, and planning matters affecting residents.
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