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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1976

Page

11

Weekend traffic injuries across several accidents reported

Local authorities investigated multiple weekend traffic incidents. Among them a one vehicle crash near Trailrace Park injured Tony Garretson and Gwen Lambert, while other collisions on 13th Street, 26th Avenue and 18th Avenue left several hurt and various vehicles damaged. Names, ages, and injury details are listed with locations and damages.

Trailrace Park Columbus Tony Garretson Oolumbus Gwen Lambert Clay Center N@olumbus Community Hospital Garretson Lambert William Goedeken 15Th Street 33Rd Avenue Bette Olson Omaha Columbus Hospital Timothy Swanson 25Th Avenue Steven Lalhman Fremont 18Th Avenue 23Rd Street Sharon Krumland Route 3 Kim Krumland 39H Street Leon Cynova Route 2 Michael Wright Morton Road Paul Greenlee Scott Robert 17Th Street

Jehovah's Witnesses Circuit Assembly Set for Omaha

Richard P. Kelly announces a two day Circuit Assembly at the Omaha Civic Auditorium on July 31 and August 1. Attendees will come from northern Nebraska and eastern Iowa. The program centers on Doers of the Word with a main discourse at 2 p.m. August 1 titled Are You Doing What God Requires of You. Maurice O'Callaghan of Watchtower in New York will speak as district overseer.

Richard P. Kelly Columbus Jehovah's Itnesses Omaha Nebraska Iowa Maurice O'Callaghan Watchtower New York

Style Show Set by Albion Chamber at Vet's Club

The Albion Chamber of Commerce sponsors a style show at the Vet's Club on August 16 at 8 p.m. The Fall Fashion Bonanza theme features fashions in clothing and accessories plus home appliances furniture linens personal care items sporting goods hobby crafts floral plants toys farm machinery and vehicles.

Albion Chamber of Commerce Vet's Club

County Court Acknowledges Suspended Licenses And Fines

Kevin Kaminski of Columbus received a six month suspended license and a 100 dollar fine for minor in possession and driving while intoxicated. Mathew Birkel of Fremont was placed on one year probation with a defensive driving course and a restricted license plus a 100 dollar fine for driving while intoxicated. Scott Smith of Columbus is on probation for stealing. Jeffrey Bruegger of Columbus appeared on a negligent driving charge. Judge Gerald E. Rouse held the case under advisement for 30 days. In traffic court speeding fines ranged from 10 to 25 dollars for listed defendants including Novak, Kohtz, Hagerbaumer, Hoeman, Miller, Keefauver, and Ganskow with additional no operator’s and license infractions. Other violations included wrong way on one way, no operator’s licenses, valid inspection status, drinking on public streets, overweight plates, studded tires, and improper parking with small fines.

Kevin Kaminski Columbus Mathew Birkel Fremont Scott Smith Jeffrey Bruegger Gerald E. Rouse Junior Novak Norfolk Harlan Kohtz Albion Wayne Hagerbaumer Genoa Terry Hoeman Douglas Miller Jay Keefauver Kathleen Ganskow Henry Ziegenbein Larry Bivens Omaha Wayne Pravecek William Lehr Gerald Landhamer Ronald Graus Mary Middleton Richard Benton

Deaths and Funerals Zegers and Schuman

Kathleen Pieters Zegers of David City died after an extended illness at Bryan Memorial. Funeral mass Tuesday at St. Francis Church with altar rosary tonight. Also Maurine E. Schuman of Osceola died Friday. services today at United Methodist Church Osceola with burial in Osceola Cemetery.

Scotus High Thomas M. Zegers David City St. Francis Catholic Church Altar Society Brian Edward Joan (Mahoney) Pieters Columbus Carolyn Omaha Gus Linda) Bernt Honolulu Hawaii Dave Shirley) Bonk Mary Vicky Theresa Arthur Mahoney Alfons Pieters

Weekend Visits Highlight Local Family Reunions and Business Notes

Mr and Mrs Erv Bonner visited their son in Orion Til with family. Open for Business Wood Fiber Flower Shop operates south of the railroad in Richland. Weekend guests included the Grosz and Gill families from Denver. Dr Irene Sherman and Larry Sherman visited Heritage House in Columbus while shopping for quilts. The Acorn Patch shop is run by a local author. Cousin reunions occurred at Don Evans cabin with Settgasts from Columbus. Olson family returned from Lakewood Colo after a five day visit with relatives. The DuQuettes plan to move to Costa Mesa Calif after attending the 1966 CHS class reunion. Boulevard Lanes announces fall league meetings July 25 31. A Tacoma WA visitor attended Columbus Highs 1951 reunion. Rollmans vacationed in St Louis visiting Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows.

Larry Irene) Sherman St. Joseph Alice Pitman Heritage House Shermans Columbus Acorn Patch Sherman Hillyard Chemical Co Don Evans Cabin Larry Settgast Family of Lakewood Colo George D. Olson Mike Vlasak Mike Virgil Olson Cathy Bob Lon’ M. DuQuette Jean- Paul DuQuettes Costa Mesa Calif

American Legion Stag and Stagette Announced for July 27

Local notices list an American Legion stag and stagette event for members and guests on Tuesday July 27. Other items note league meetings in Columbus Bowl, a funeral closure at Leonhard's Conoco, and visits from area residents including Mrs. Ray Gattermeyer and Christie Campbell.

American Legion

Fire call at Bray Drive shed light on non fire alarm

A brief city fire call reported a motor on an electric fan overheating at the Jim home 4226 Bray Drive Sunday morning. Firemen responded but no fire was found.

Jim Bray Drive

Hospital Activity Report Columbus Area

Admissions list includes Mrs Henry Pillen Daniel Pollard Daniel Badie Mrs Keith Carnes Rose Kiuntke Mrs Alvin Rahrs Gerilyn Shanle Columbus Gary Beller Humphrey. Dismissals include Mrs Eugene Hoessel and son Creston Nicholas Demuth David City Stanley Ostransky Stromsburg Herman Schwarz San Francisco and several others. Births note two daughters and a son with listed parents and addresses. Community notices cover garden club Al-Anon NHCA hair show and other local meetings. Hospitalized Mrs Richard Streblow at St Mary Rochester. School District 10-A special meeting to discuss kindergarten. Izaak Walton League meets Wednesday.

Columbus Hospital Henry Pillen Daniel Pollard Daniel Badie Keith Carnes Rose Kiuntke Alvin Rahrs Gerilyn Shanle Columbus Gary Beller Humphrey Eugene Hoessel Creston Nicholas Demuth David City Stanley Ostransky Stromsburg Herman Schwarz San Francisco Rick Nek Shelby William Lux Columbus Manor David Brabec J Schaefer Walter Schmidt Dale Sorenson Carl Tschauner John Fellers Mark Nyffeler Paul Greenlee Kenneth Wieser Darwin Jaster 23Rd Street

Tropical Storm Violet Strikes Southern China Coast

Tropical storm Violet slammed into China’s southern coast with typhoon force winds, churning over a 500 mile wide area from near Hong Kong to Vietnam. Authorities reported no immediate injuries but warned of crop damage and strong winds pushing inland toward Macao and Guang Tung province.

Hong Kong UPI Violet South China Sea China Peking Vietnam Royal Observatory Peking Radio Hanoi Radio Hainan Island Macao Here Yangchiang Kwangtung Province

Zimmerman hosts Arizona visitors in Creston

Mrs. Helen Zimmerman welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Wm Zimmerman and son from Phoenix Ariz. Mrs. Orton Hulsebus and daughter Lisa Mrs. Leonard Krings Kenneth Krings and Joe Hanak also visited in Wayne Thursday. David Kratochvil returned to work after weeks in hospital from a car motorcycle crash. Myrtle Olsen and daughter Letha Shippen visit friends in Wisconsin. Theft in Sestri Levante Italy as Gerolamo Gandolfo 70 loses 400 dollars in goods while at church bell.

Creston Helen Zimmerman Wm. Zimmerman Phoenix Ariz Orton Hulsebus Lisa Leonard Krings Kenneth Krings Joe Hanak Wayne David Kratochvil Myrtle Olsen Letha Shippen Wisconsin

Don Ferris Family Visits Minnesota Home One Week

The Don Ferris family of Rochester Minnesota visited Mrs Lorena Buchholz at Parkview Rest Home last week. Mrs Ned Powers visited her grandson Scott Powers at Children's Hospital in Omaha. Mr and Mrs Scott Cowgill of Louisiana left for home after visiting his parents Dr and Mrs Bruce Cowgill.

Silver Creek Don Ferris Rochester Minn Lorena Buchholz Parkview Ned Powers Scott Powers Children's Hospital Omaha Scott Cowgill Louisiana Bruce Cowgill

Cadet Voichoski in ROTC Advanced Camp at Ft Lewis

Cadet Mark A. Voichoski son of Mr and Mrs Theodore P Voichocki Albion is in practical leadership training at the Army ROTC advanced camp at Fort Lewis Washington The six week program develops leadership for cadets many graduating seniors will receive commissions after camp Voichoski a 1972 Albion High School graduate earned a B S in business administration and economics this year He is a 22 year old graduate of Kearney State College from colleges nationwide more than 48000 cadets are enrolled in Army ROTC training.

Mark A. Voichoski Theodore P. Voichocki Albion Army Reserve Officers’ Taining Corps Ft. Lewis Wash Voichoski Kearney State College Albio H Igh School

Recycling dirt idea cuts road repair costs in San Diego

State highway workers propose a dirt recycling plan to reclaim dirt from swept highway debris. By screening and sifting, 93 percent of dirt is recovered as usable fill at about 3 dollars per yard, compared with five and a half dollars previously paid for new material.

San Diego UPI State Highway Department Don Griffith George Havins

Albion council candidate withdraws from race

Albion City Council candidate Don Rutten has withdrawn from the Nov 2 general election ballot leaving an opening among four hopefuls. Any Albion resident who is a registered voter and can gather valid signatures may qualify by petition.

Albion Don Rutten

Fun with the Brush Weekend at Camp Moses Merrill

Artists and aspiring artists gather for Fun with the Brush Weekend at Camp Moses Merrill near Linwood from July 30 to August 1 led by Winfred Pearson of Genoa. Rev. Don Brooks of First Baptist Church Columbus hosts as Nebraska Baptists run the facility with RVs tents and new pools and courts.

Brush Camp Moses Merrill Linwood Winfred Pearson Genoa Don Brooks First Baptist Church Columbus Nebraska Baptists

Daybreak musical group to perform at Trinity Lutheran

Daybreak a five member Christian youth group from Lutheran Youth Encounter returns to Columbus for a five day program at Trinity Lutheran Church July 29 through Aug 3. Leader Doug Klingtvedt from Rushford Minnesota will enter Luther Seminary this fall. Members Debbie Keilholtz Nathan Larson Pat Olson and Paula Youngdale bring Bible studies music drama and discussions to the congregation. A rally and concert are set for Sunday Aug 1 from 3 to 5 in the Trinity fellowship hall.

Lutheran Youth Encounter Columbus Trinity Lutheran Church Doug Klingtvedt Rushford Minn Luther Seminary St. Paul Debbie Keilholtz Ridgeland Wis Minneapolis Nathan Larson Osakis, Minn Golden Valley Lutheran College Min Neapolis Pat Olson Birnamwood Amery Seattle Lutheran Bible Institute Paula Youngdale Fergus Falls Daybreak Missouri Nebraska Kansas Texas Trinity Lutheran Fellowship Hall Lutheran Church

Cadet Loree Lawson Trains At Ft Lewis ROTC Camp

Loree Lawson daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin B Lawson Genoa is in a six week advanced ROTC camp at Ft Lewis with cross enrollment from the College of Saint Mary Omaha. She is among more than 48 000 cadets nationwide in Army ROTC training and a 1973 graduate of Genoa Public School.

Loree O. Lawson Edwin B. Lawson Genoa Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Ft. Lewis Com- College of Saint Mary Omaha Creighton University Genoa Public School

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