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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1976
Page
11
West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, on his 31st U.S. trip, says he knows America well and prefers hamburgers to hot dogs. The report notes other brief items, including a Carson City elopement and a Hollywood divorce filing.
In a bridge column by Oswald and James Jacoby a reader’s hand shows how a bad luck run of four diamonds and a mistaken heart ruff can cost a six trick set. The piece notes the unlucky expert’s line and contrasts standard interpretations of two clubs over one heart in Jacoby modern versus other schools.
The Barb Ingwersen Dancers of Columbus performed with Big Joe Siedlik at the Good Samaritan Home in Hastings and at the Clarkson Festival featuring tap jazz and polka. They plan more appearances in Lindsay on July 30 during a city talent show. Several students and instructor will attend Dance pres Maines in July.
Vernon L. urges trimming overgrown foliage at driveways and intersections to reduce injuries. The Postal Service operates a vast vehicle network with over 40,000 facilities and stresses safety over appearance. Rural carriers will push residents to correct mailbox standards to prevent hazards.
The 69th Infantry Division Association will hold its 29th annual reunion August 15 to 22 at the Bradywine Hilton Inn in Claymont Delaware. President Stanley J. Olszewski of New Britain Connecticut notes events include an Early Bird dinner and bicentennial tours with a memorial ceremony honoring destroyers and the 777th Tank Battalion. Details from Clarence Marshall of New Kensington Pennsylvania.
July reads Aries to Pisces with advice on generosity ventures alliances favors esteem and opportunities. It highlights potential benefits from helping others and leveraging alliances and networking to advance goals and personal gains.
July 9 1976 forecast notes a potential major break in work or career after past struggles. Dame fortune may start to untangle, bringing new opportunities and momentum.
Creston families hosted guests during the Fourth of July with Mae Gibson and H. Gibson of Paxton and Pat of Texas visiting. Local residents hosted and shared meals with extended kin including the Cranston and Summers families from Aurora Cairo Hillsboro and Columbus.
State tax revenue could come up to 37 million dollars short of funding for this year's appropriations. A 2.5 percent sales tax and 15 percent federal income tax liability fall short, with a deficit estimated between 10 and 23 million. The general fund is below expectations by 10 million, prompting potential tax rate changes and federal reforms to offset the shortfall.
Two police decoys testified that congressman Allan Howe pulled up beside their parked car and discussed sex in Salt Lake City's red light district during a pretrial misdemeanor hearing. The witnesses described Howe's remarks and a claimed invitation tied to a political part time job on the vice squad.
The Creston St. John Ladies Aid met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Dennis Rosenthal as leader. Hostesses were Mrs. Louise Johannes and Mrs. Eugene Johannes. Several local families shared visits and dinners, including Mr. and Mrs. Orton Hulsebus and family, and Rev. and Mrs. Lee Grace of Columbus. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Terry Scheffler of Columbus and Joe Loseke of Leigh, among others.
Sliva families hosted and visited relatives in a series of gatherings. Mr and Mrs LuAllen Sliva and Buddy of Seattle joined Mrs Josephine Sliva Tim and others in welcoming guests from Jemez Pueblo and Omaha during a holiday period.
Notice to electors and property owners in Nance County District No. 3 that the Genoa Rural Fire Protection District will meet at 8 00 P M on Friday July 16 1976 at the Genoa Fire Hall Genoa Nebraska. Agenda includes treasurer's report budget review and officer elections with other matters as may come before the meeting. Harold Pearson Secretary Treasurer.
Nebraska Public Power District invites sealed bids for Contract 74 4010 Unit Auxiliary Transformer at Gerald Gentleman Station Unit 2 near Sutherland. Bids due August 10 1976 at 10 00 a.m. CDT. Bid documents available for $10 and inspections noted. Award to lowest responsible bid, or reject all bids.
A series of visits unfolds in Columbus Nebraska with guests from Lincoln Central City Bellwood Clarks and surrounding towns. SILVER CREEK hosts include Mr and Mrs Jerry Lippincott and Mr and Mrs L T Van Winkle. Dale Beck home hosts welcome Wesley Beck Randy Chinn Floyd Frizzell Rod Gaedeke Jeff Liss Denise Schippareiti and the Chinns. Other overnighters include Todd and Becky Chinn with grandparents and Ed Stankoski hosts host families Allen Blaser Orville Blaser Clarence Schupbach.
Notices announce final account and settlement hearings for Virgil Koziol and John Gerken estates, with hearings set for July 22, 1976 at 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. respectively, in Platte County Court. Also requests for creditor claims for Arlin Peyton due by October 6, 1976, with a claim hearing October 12, 1976, and a separate bidding notice for Loup River Public Power District contract proposals due July 22, 1976.
Columbus Telegram lists a series of auctions including Homer Brigham estate antique items on July 9 at 6 30 PM at First National Bank Shelby with Grubaugh Bros as clerks, Norvin Schwank estate July 28 at noon, from Columbus 7 miles north and 1 west, Buss Auction and Realty Co. Aucts, Emma L Horak 40 acre farm sale July 16 at 1 00 PM, from Schuyler to Midland Store and Vasek Musil acts Leonard McNally clerk.
Notice of insertion terms for ads with phrases about rates deadlines and contact methods. References to P O Box charges and a Friday noon cutoff for Saturday publication. Mentions Telegram and a phone number for placing ads. No clear event or person named.
A collection of thank you messages from families in Columbus and area. Notes express appreciation for condolences, flowers, memorials, meals, and prayers after deaths or surgeries, with special mentions to caregivers, pallbearers, and local organizations.
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