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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1976
Page
3
Postmaster Vernon Zimmerman urges better parcel packaging to prevent mail damage. He recommends cushioned items, individual inner cartons, proper sealing with kraft tapes, moistened gummed surfaces, and strong fiberboard containers, plus inside and outside addresses and correct ZIP codes.
Ten demonstrators from New York City Unemployed Council picketed during a National Convention urging a guaranteed $22,500 yearly income for a family of four. They seek a color TV per home, two week summer vacations, and monthly dinners out, citing Bureau of Labor Statistics living costs.
Monroe Auxiliary held a Monday night meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary with new officers installed. Treasurer Mrs. Virgil Crumley reported the annual finances and donations were approved for Beatrice Home. Janice Cheloha shared Cornhusker Girls State experiences. The July September Calling Committee includes Mrs. Harley Bruhn Mrs. Ed Coan Mrs. Wilburn Crumley and Mrs. Virgil Crumley. There will be no August meeting and September is Membership Month with a salad and prospective member invitation.
The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce hosts calls at 564-2769. July events include Lions Club at Downtowner Cafe on the 19th at noon and 8 pm Camera Club at Cornhusker. Ry Club at Elks Country Club the 20th noon. Downtown Association general meeting the 20th at noon. Sertoma at Holiday Inn the 21st noon. Civil Defense volunteers at Loup Mural Room 21st 7:30 pm. City Council 21st 8 pm. Parents Without Partners Creative Living 21st 8 pm at 1368 30th Ave. Disabled American Veterans at VFW Hall 21st 8 pm. Right to Life Chapter at Loup Mural Room 22nd 8 pm. Kiwanis Club on the 23rd at noon. Parents Without Partners Family Bowling at Boulevard Lanes 23rd 7 pm. Ag Committee Chamber event at Happy Chef 23rd 7 am. Chamber of Commerce general membership luncheon at Holiday Inn 23rd 12 noon. All members invited.
Dale Maher of Denver arrived to spend days with Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Gleason in Platte Center. Tom Maher of Upland Calif visited en route to Chicago. Sunday guests included Rod Watson and Dr. Edward Slavik. The Reinig children returned home to Council Bluffs after visiting grandparents. The Fugger family marked a 25th wedding anniversary with a dinner and dance in Norridge Illinois.
Mrs. Robert Mark was installed as president of the American Legion Auxiliary at the Monday meeting. Other officers installed include Mrs. Doris Novak vice president Mrs. Dolores Kruse secretary Mrs. Louie Jarecki treasurer Mrs. Larry Rosenthal sergeant-at-arms Mrs. Ed Sokol chaplain and Mrs. Gottlieb Kuhn historian. Hostesses were Ed Edith Hurner Susie Sime and Henry Brock. Anna Bogus will supply July treats to the Columbus Opportunity Center. The next meeting is 8 p.m. Aug 2 when Susan Schumacher will report on Girls State. Members are to bring a salad for the salad bar.
Nebraska's Consumer Protection Division has handled over 1 500 complaints in two years with a monthly average around 50. Attorney General Paul Douglas says the civil cases, injunctions, and investigations save the public money and stop frauds before they escalate. Jerold Fennell heads the unit and notes seven lawsuits pending with five in profiling.
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