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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1976

Page

9

Local families visit. reunions and travel plans noted

The notice lists departures from Columbus to California with Altmanshofers and Swanson visiting relatives in San Diego. Several reunions are scheduled, and Kristi Swanson plans to return to California. Other items include a bank actuarial grant to Michael Zwiener and awards to Loretta Feehan. A closeout sale at Hair Loft is mentioned amid miscellaneous community notices.

Columbus Gary Altmanshofer Judy Mrs. Parker Joan) Pike and Jillian San Diego Michael Zwiener Bankers Life University of Nebraska Nebraska High School Michel Joseph Zwiener Aswrenr Seeler

Hospital Admissions and Births in Columbus Report

Hospital bulletin lists admissions including Tony Davis Deeifurst Vickie Di Alderson Andrew Cech and Agnes. births include a son to Kenneth Christiansen and a baby girl at site on Schreiber Plaza weighing eight pounds two ounces and another birth at Harold Weiland Rt. 6 Columbus weighing eight pounds eleven ounces. The note adds a global stat about US share of motor vehicles.

Columbus Hospital Tony Davis

Deaths and Funerals for Mrs. W. H. Woodward

Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Greene Jr. report the death of his mother Mrs. W. H. Woodward in Santa Ana California. Funeral plans are incomplete with interment expected in San Antonio Texas. The Greenes had just visited her and his sister and family in Santa Ana before returning home.

Wodward E. W. Greene Jr W. H. Woodward Santa Ana Calif San Antonio Tex

Body found identified in Missouri River death case

The body of Andy Hollowell from Omaha Nebraska was recovered from the Missouri River near Vemeant Bluff Iowa after about a week in the river. Authorities ruled out foul play and the man in his mid twenties had been in Sioux City to attend an Indian pow wow.

Vemeant Bluff Iowa UPI Missouri River Andy Hollowell Omaha Neb Hollowell Sioux City

Millionaire Rose Attempts Suicide in Court After Life Sentence

In Santiac Michigan a magnate known as Jack Rose swallowed capsules believed to be cyanide in his courtroom confinement after receiving a life term for planning to murder his ex wife Rose. He had admitted plotting in 1974 to hire a hit man to kill Doris, whom he divorced in 1969. Rose was rushed to Pontiac General Hospital and an infirmary. His girlfriend Larell Lair testified he threatened to kill himself if sentenced.

Santiac, Mich UPI Milionaire Jack "Rose Rose Larell Lair Pontiac General Hospital Miss Lair Oakland County Sheriff's Department Doris Finkbeiner

Man Dies in Nebraska Crash Near Bayard

An Ohio man was killed when a car and an EMTI trailer truck collided southwest of Bayard Nebraska. The state patrol says the car turned left to pass as the truck attempted to pass, nearly broadside. The victim’s wife and one son are in serious condition, two daughters in good condition. the victim’s name was withheld pending relatives.

Bayard, Neb UPI Ohio Bayard Gering Scottsbluff

Judge halts land action in 80 million eminent domain suit

District Judge Donald Weaver granted a temporary injunction to stop eminent domain actions linked to a proposed power plant in Doniphan. The ruling halts taking 160 of 360 acres for Schuppan and notes Robb leases equipment on larger acreage. The court refused to stop Great Plains Power Agency from proceeding with state permits and set dates for amended petitions and responses.

Grand Sounsweb UPL Judg Donald Weaver William Robb Thether Doniphan Schuppan Weaver Robb Willaim Thein Grand Island Thein Hall County Great Plains Power Agency Nebraska Power Review Board Hastings

Ford to poll delegates on VP choice and seek party advice

President Ford plans to consult GOP delegates and party leaders on his vice presidential pick. He outlined traits for a running mate matching his fiscal conservatism and centrist social views. Mississippi delegates reported the outreach, while Ford aims to decide with a small group of advisers rather than a surprise announcement like Reagan.

GOP Ford Ron Nelsen Mississippi Ronald Reagan Gil Carmichael Reagan Richard Schweiker Congress Schweiker

UP earns top Golden Spike safety award for public service

Union Pacific Railroad won the Golden Spike Award from the National Safety Council, one of 12 railroads in the United States and Canada recognized for outstanding off the job safety programs, school safety efforts, and community cooperation with safety councils. Railroad personnel were noted for aiding traffic safety initiatives and public safety campaigns.

U.P Omaha UPI Union Pacific Railroad United States Canada Fional Safety Council

UNO to Honor 600 Plus at Summer Commencement

The University of Nebraska at Omaha will award honorary Doctor of Laws degrees at summer exercises on August 14. Speakers include Dr. Robert Sparks and Leo A Daly. Among graduates are Stewart Halpin and daughter Laura Halpin, both Bellevue residents, with posthumous recognition for Omaha policeman Robert Hirbek.

JMAHA UPI Omaha University of Nebraska At Omaha UNO Leo A. Daly Leo A. Daly. Co Richard Winchell Bellevue College Robert Sparks University of Nebraska Medical Center Stewart Halpin Laura Bellevue Halpin Robert Hirbek

Transfer of Pershing Property Moves Forward

Nebraska Community College Foundation gains permission to amend articles allowing transfer of Pershing property to zonal institutions in Nebraska. NU Foundation boards push the transfer though details remain unsettled, with maintenance costs around $60,000 and a competing bid from the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel offering $100,000. The expanded articles exclude non Nebraska educational entities.

Nebraska Community College Foundation NU Foundation Board of Trustees Nebraska NN Foundation Munity Foundation Herb Potter Board of Directors Potter Pershing Community College Foundation International Church of the Foursquare Gospel Los Angeles NU Foundation Board of Trustees Foursquare

Air Guardsmen to celebrate 30th anniversary

The Nebraska Air National Guard NEANG marks its 30th anniversary with an open house on July 31 and August 1 from 10 am to 4 pm. Highlights include a radio controlled model airplane show, a static display of ANG fixed‑wing aircraft, base tours, and a 3 pm Thunderbirds demonstration.

Nebraska Air Stromal Guard NEANG ANG Thunderbirds US Air Force

Fire damages McCool Junction building housing laundry and contractor

A Friday morning fire destroyed a self service laundry and a construction company building in McCool Junction. Fire units from McCool Junction York and Fairmont fought the blaze but the structure was a total loss with damage estimated at 70 00 dollars. A McCool Junction Fire Department spokesman said a spark from a welder at Neville Construction Co. apparently ignited insulation in the building.

Juan AM Neb UPL McCool Junction York Fairmont Neville Construction Co

Epiphytic Orchids Yield Tiny Seeds At 135 Million To Ounce

United Press notes the Epiphytic orchid produces the world’s smallest plant seeds, claiming 135 000 000 seeds per ounce. The fact highlights extraordinary seed count for this orchid type.

United Press Inter- United Press International

City Briefs and Community Notices Summary

In Friday’s Telegram a correction lists Mrs Renie Jasinski’s age as 45 after a prior 54 report. A Demolay car wash runs Sunday noon to 8 pm at the Sherwin Williams lot. Eastern Star Harmony Chapter holds a stated meeting at 8 pm Tuesday at the Masonic Temple. PALACE BOMBING describes a 1973 Cambodian air raid on Lon Nol’s palace. YE W Auxillary meets at 1 pm Wednesday. Platte College hosts a Middle School Workshop August 24 from 9 am to 4 pm in Room 210 West Education Center. registrations open Monday.

Platte College West Education Center

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