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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1973
Page
1
Prices for hogs rose to 50 higher with 1 3 190 250 lb ranges around 49.50 to 49.23 while 230 270 lb were bid near 43.75. Cattle and calves volume around 700 with feeders heavy and cows at 34.0 to 35.50. Estimated Monday receipts show cattle and calves at 5 000 hogs 5 000 sheep 800. Ancient Colosseum safety costs projected at 513 358 dollars for tourist access.
Walter E Johnson age 83 lifetime resident of Phelps County died Friday in a Holdrege hospital. He farmed near Loomis before moving to Holdrege. Survivors include his widow a daughter Mrs Bill Wiemar Villa Park California three grandchildren and a brother Harold P Johnson of Minden. Johnson active in agricultural civic and fraternal groups served as rector of First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Lincoln for over 30 years and on its board. Services set for Monday at 4 40 am at Nelson Lieris Funeral Home.
Albion report details the American Legion Auxiliary installation of officers at the Veterans Club led by past president Mrs. Virgil Potter. Newly installed officers include Melvin Eggeston as president and Helem Arbuthnot as vice president, with James Brown as secretary and Frank Hoefer as treasurer, plus Gay Kunzelman as chaplain and Spence Morgand as sergeant at arms. Jill Beierman spoke on Girls State experiences from June and the group donated 5 pounds 10 to the Red Cross fund before serving lunch.
The class of 1963 thanks the American Legion and Blue Boys for their support and music at the reunion, especially Nancy Behle Gonka for planning efforts and Charlene Behlen for typing the class history. Beside this, a bereavement note extends gratitude for sympathy after Mrs. Mary Giir’s passing, with thanks to Father Regis and St. Ben's Choir.
A jittery slate lists eight races with purses from 3599 to 559, featuring horses like Veine Petersen, King, and Wichita Dancer. Entries include multiple elimibles, claiming lines, and Nebraska breds, with Open Wind and Ride The Buneies among notable runners and weights set for six furlongs to one mile events.
Columbus Police logged five city accidents from Thursday into Friday with minor injuries in one incident involving Dennis K Hare who was treated at Behlen Community Hospital after a bicycle car crash at Lith Street and 2th Avenue. Driver Janice M Swartz at 2915 28th Street caused no car damage, while the bicycle sustained 100 dollars in damage. Other crashes on Thursday at 555 33rd Avenue involved a garbage truck driven by Gaylen J Leick and damaging a building for 500 dollars. at 286 Street and ih Avenue Carroll A Olcott caused 125 dollars in damage. Richard R Cimps at 1834 2th Street had 200 dollars damage. Roberta A Unimann at 2023 17th Street had 40 dollars damage. Paul W Welch of Fullerton sustained unknown damage. Friday at 1507 1th Street Earl Dean Smith and 1053 14th Avenue had 400 dollars, with two parked cars at 1507 1ht Street totaling damage to one and 400 dollars to the other.
A 61-29 roll call records Senators split on Sen. Waller F Mondale proposal to delay Trans-Alaska pipeline construction for a study of a proposed Canadian route. Democrats supporting the measure were Clark Iowa and Hughes Tow, against were Eagleton Missouri and Symington Missouri, Republicans voting yes included Bartlett Bellmon Curtis Dole Hruska Pear BOR.
Public notice informs subscribers of address changes and subscription options. It lists carrier and mail rates and directs customers to notify the postmaster of new addresses to ensure uninterrupted delivery. The notice mentions regional pricing and year-long commitments.
Rob Law, a manager of the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, among 310 executives from 26 states in two foreign countries, completed the Institute for Organization Management at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The Institute, developed by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States 34 years ago, is in its fifteenth year at Colorado. The eight-year program covers 47 courses on topics from economic issues to environmental dynamics, economic development, community analysis, finance, communication and applied management.
The Lincoln Youth Symphony, about 83 musicians based in Lincoln Nebraska, returned late Thursday night from a European tour that began in June. They performed three concerts in Vienna, one in Prague and one in Budapest.
A jittery horoscope breathes through the signs with advice on romance, work, and personal plans. Aries, Taurus, and others receive cautions to avoid uncertainty, prepare for upcoming tasks, and focus on self care and practical steps.
A messy OCR style notice lists drivers cited in county court matters across Columbus and nearby towns. It records speeding charges, improper parking, registration issues, negligent driving, dog at large, and related fines ranging from 10 to 100 dollars for individuals such as Debra Sulak and Wayne Criss, with multiple unnamed entries and varied locations like Norfalk and Creston.
A historical note reports that 39 Santee Sioux were executed in 1662 after multiple clashes with settlers and U.S. Army forces. The account mentions the conflicts and the decisive actions taken by colonial authorities.
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