Household appliances shipments rise as energy efficiency grows
A strong buildup in shipments of household appliances marked the first half of 1976. With improving economic conditions and new energy saving models, the market shows resilience in downturns and growth in upturns. Mergers reduced fragmentation. replacement sales drive demand and forecasts through 1977 look favorable. Sears Columbus adds Lee Mason as store manager after 12 years with the chain.
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Babson's
Ford
Promotion to foreman at Dale Electronics Wirewound Division
Jerry Tworek was named production foreman in Dale Electronics Wirewound Division, effective June 1. He joined Dale in 1966 after Navy service, holds an Associate Degree in business, and is married with three children. He is active in company sports, American Legion, and Holy Name Society.
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Jerry Tworek
Dale Electronics
Robert Weiler
Tworek
Dale
Navy
Memphis
Kearney State College
Toni Sonnefeldt
Troy
Tyla
Traci
St. Bonaventure Church
The
American Legion and
Holy Name Society
Hans Jensen Completes 10 Years With Loup Power District
Hans Jensen, assistant plant operator at the Columbus powerhouse, marks a decade with the Loup Power District. He joined in 1966 on the dredge, moved to the Columbus plant in 1969, and handles operation and maintenance of the hydroelectric plant and substation. He enjoys farming and hunting in his spare time.
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Hans Jensen
Columbus
Loup
Jensen
Hans
Columbus man earns trip to Lake Tahoe sales conference
Ronald Von Seggern of Columbus earned 10 ceaurdiannes to attend the Brotherhood regional sales conference at Lake Tahoe Nevada. He joined about 170 district representatives at the meeting after qualifying for one of the Minneapolis based insurance society's top 1975 sales clubs. Don Gyer announces Albion business opening and staff details.
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Ronald von Seggern
FIC
Columbus
Ceaurdiannes
Renains Brotherhood
Lake Tahoe
Nev
Insurance Society
NPPD honors six Columbus employees for long service
Six Columbus residents employed by Nebraska Public Power District were honored for long service. James Douglass Sr. received a 25 year emblem after starting as a draftsman in 1951 and becoming chief draftsman in 1955. Other honorees include Smith, Liebschwager, Boss, Mares, and Krings with anniversaries from 5 to 25 years.
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Columbus
Nebraska Public Power District
James Douglass Sr
Douglass
Smith
NPPD
Lincoln
Dorothy Liebschwager
Lieb
Boss
York
Mares
Krings
Spencer Foods names two vice presidents at Round-Up luncheon
G. L. Bud Pearson announced the promotions of Al Wood and Dean Davis as vice presidents of Spencer Foods Inc., marking the Schuyler plant addition. Wood, formerly Schuyler plant manager, joined in 1965 and helped plan the facility. Davis, corporate engineer since 1969, holds several beef processing patents. Both reside in Schuyler.
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Spencer Foods, Inc
America
G. L. “Bud” Pearson
al Wood
Dean Davis
Spencer
Schuyler
Wood
Spencer Foods
Greenlee Packing Company
Davis
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Landpower CO
Bobcat
Steiger Equipment
Jim Irwin
Don Pearson
Scott Anderson
Telegram
Stan Linhorst
U.S
SEARS
Lee Mason
Mason
Springfield
Springdale
Ark
Wynona
Fleischer Rexall
S&h
13Th St
Auto Service
Mls
Our
F.E.T
Cos
UPA
Telegram Financial Page
Don Gyer
Geyer Implement
Albion
Buick
Highway
Gary Lund
Norfolk
Lea Ys
Columbus, Nebraska
Columbus Telegram
Washington
UPD
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Nebraska
City OF Columbus
Larry Brynes
FDIC
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