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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1976

Page

10

Early Summer Specials and Local Notices Collide in Community Adpages

Local Arlington area snippets highlight sales like Early Summer Special 12Perky Pink Sweetheart at 8.76 cash and carry from Anderson Floral Co while residents share family visits in Colorado Springs and Omaha. Mentions of local events include a Memorial Day gathering, a prime rib supper, and a Nebraska Chicken Cooking Contest with prizes, plus various visitors and shop closures.

Cash & Carry Anderson Floral CO

Mrs Kreifels to Coordinate CWU Meals on Wheels

Mrs Kreifels takes over as city volunteer coordinator for Church Women United Meals on Wheels. The program, jointly sponsored by CWU Mull County Services and Columbus Community Hospital, has operated since January 1 1973 delivering noon meals five days weekly to those unable to prepare a hot meal. Mrs Paul Kuntzelman previously led the drivers and Mrs George Johansen remains assistant coordinator. A new feature is the switch to tyrofoam chests and foldover trays for easier handling.

Cant Nremeis Church Women United Meals On Wheels CWU Mull County Services Columbus

Kansans Visit in Monroe Memorial Day Weekend Gathering

Mr and Mrs Harry Nicholson Jr of Greensburg Kansas hosted family friends over Memorial Day weekend in Monroe with guests Jean Cotter of Liberal Sue McCollum of Hayes Elizabeth Helfrich and Jeff Wright plus Mr and Mrs Nicholson of Coldwater also in attendance accompanying Mr Harvey Butterfield of Coldwater The visitors include several Kansas residents and relatives from Greenburg Liberal Hayes and Wright.

Monroe Monroe Harry Nicholson, Jr Greensburg Kan Jean” Cotter Liberal Sue McCollum O Hayes Elizabeth Helfrich Jeff Wright Kansas Harry Nicholson Coldwater Monroe Harvey Butterfli

Kensington Meeting Report From Creston Kensington Group

The Creston Kensington members met Wednesday at Mrs. Anna Fischer’s home. Bingo produced prizes won by Mrs. John Busch Mrs. Ernest Biessen and Mrs. Amelia Scheffler. Mrs. Dewey Foster left for California. Floyd Schwannebeck underwent surgery at Lutheran Hospital in Norfolk. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gould of Omaha visited Paul Gorman’s home Tuesday. Dick Ritter returned home to Denver after a brief visit.

Kensington Creston Anna Fischer John Busch Ernest Biessen Amelia Scheffler Dewey Foster California Floyd Schwannebeck Lutheran Hospital Norfolk Fred Gould Omaha Paul Gorman Dick Ritter Denver

Deaths and Funerals for Pytel and Schmitt

Pytel 85 of 1800 7th Street died Friday evening at Morys Haven. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church with burial in St. Michael Cemetery Farnow. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Monday at McKown Funeral Chapel with body in state after 1 p.m. Monday. Schmitt Earl G. 77 former Creston resident died Friday at Nebraska Veterans Home Grand Island. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday at Gass Haney Funeral Chapel with burial in Creston Cemetery. Visitation starts 2 p.m. Sunday. Reverend Thomas Chamberlain officiates.

Cvrel — Sopme Pytel 7Th Street Morys Haven St. Anthony Catholic Church St. Michael Cemetery Farnow McKown Funeral Chapel Willie

Families Visit Creston Homes in Weekend Gathering

The Creston area hosts multiple family visits as relatives travel from Dallas Texas Lincoln Nebraska Omaha and Dubuque Iowa to visit Mrs. Ida Luedtke Mrs. Susie Claussen and Mrs. Jennie Warrenberg. Kathie Kratochvil heads to New Jersey for the summer.

Creston Ida Luedtke Roland Ruez Dallas Exas Susie Claussen Irene Severin Leigh Harvey Ehlen Columbus Claussen Willard Claussen Grand Island Jim Severin Omaha Willard Behlen Russel Wardenberg Gallup N.M Wardenburg And Gerald Neb Jennie Warrenbers Ore Harold and John ‘A. Larson John Law Dubuque Iowa Ernie Bourks Lincoln

Leigh Bicentennial plans outlined by improvement board

Leigh improvement board outlines Bicentennial celebrations with June 12 water fights July 3 barbeque on Main Street July 4 church services at noon bells ring at 1 p.m. patriotic program 7 p.m. street dance 9 p.m. fireworks display to follow.

Leigh Community Improvement Program Board of Main Steet Leigh Main Street Duffy Belobrad

St Francis alumni hold banquet with Judge White speaker

About 300 alumni from classes including 1906 41 46 31 36 1 86 and 71 gathered for a St Francis High School alumni banquet Saturday. District Judge C Thomas White, a St Francis alumnus, was guest speaker. Officers elected were Jerry Weinhoff president Dave Fuchs vice president and Mrs Ken Brandl secretary.

St. Francis Humphrey Saint Francis High School C. Thomas White Jerry Weinhoff Dave Fuchs Ken Brandl

Americans press Hanoi on missing POWs and MIAs

Three U S visitors met with the North Vietnamese embassy in Paris andwere told Hanoi may have information on Americans listed as missing or held as POWs. The group urged a U S gesture to restart talks on war damages and missing personnel with the embassy saying a full accounting would follow after negotiations. The delegation included Nelson Amsdill of Fraser Michigan and Lawrence Zatkoff of Roseville Michigan.

Paris UPI Hanoi Indochina Washington Vietnam Nelson Amsdill Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6691 Fraser, Mich Do Thanh Amsdill United States Robert Tucci Lawrence Ford Gere Wets U.S Southeast Asia

Lutjens Family Hosts Memorial Day Picnic in Platte Center

A Memorial Day gathering at Loyd Lutjens home in Platte Center drew many relatives from Columbus and surrounding towns. Attendees included Rost Homan Kallwell Schoen Goering and Goering families, Tessendorf Hueschen Walgren Lutyens Kluver and Deay visitors from LaMar Missouri. Weekend guests joined Bill Putnam’s household in ONeill for the holiday observance.

Gertrude Mark Ted Kuretenbach Bill Putnam O'Neill

Sew and Chat Club Holds Meeting at Mrs Litehelmans Home

The Sew and Chat group met at Mrs. Walter Litehelmans home with all members present. Guests included Mrs. Otto Mackenstadt Mrs. Harry Asche and Mrs. Frank Smeal. Mrs. Smejkal presented slides on a trip to Central and South America. door prize went to Flossie Held and contest prize to Mrs. Elmer Asche. Peter Claussen named June hostess.

Leigh Walter Lite Elman Otto Mackenstadt Harry Asche Frank Smeal Smejkal Central South America Irs Flossie Held Elmer ‘Asche Peter Claussen

Fragments of Ancient Almanac Hint at Past Weather Trends

A garbled line from an 1820s almanac hints at high temperatures in March and a low in February. The fragment mentions year counts and recurring patterns, suggesting a historical record of seasonal shifts without完整 clarity.

Ban on firecrackers larger than ladyfinger size eased

Agency officials said Friday a ban on firecrackers larger than the ladyfinger size will be published next week. The order removes objections from some religious groups and safety advocates while allowing commercial displays. Larger devices like cherry bombs remain illegal.

Average electric bills to rise by 1985, EPA estimates

The EPA forecasts the average consumer will pay about $2.60 more per month for electricity by 1985 due to clean air and water rules. EPA administrator Russell E. Train said the industry will incur about $25 billion in capital expenditures to meet the environmental standards.

Washington UPI Environmental Protection Agency EPA Russell E. Train

Local Dog Pound Seeks Adoptions Before Monday Destruction

Reader notice reports several dogs at the local pound including a female terrier mix with her puppy and a black female dog with four puppies. dogs face destruction if unclaimed by Monday. Pound hours are 9 to 11 am daily with by appointment options. call 56 1913 or police for details. First 7 pm run from the Alco parking lot Monday. contact Jim McMahn at 569 1671 for information.

Tumane Society Police Department Alco Jim McMahn

New assignments for Father Charles and Fr Frank Kordek

An Omaha Archdiocesan notice announces Fr Charles will depart for St Stanislaus in Cleveland Ohio during the week of July 4. Rev Frank Kordek OFM replaces him here starting the week of June 20 after serving at St Francis Xavier Petoskey Michigan. A farewell for Fr Charles is set for Tuesday June 29. Hettinger to lead St Leo Snyder from St Mary St Helena.

St. Stanislaus Cleveland Ohio Frank Kordek O.F M St Francis Kavier Church Petoskey Mich Father Charles Omaha Archdiocesan William Hettinger St. Mary Parish St. Helena St. Leo Church Snyder Stonaventure Church

Platte Demos Elect Officers and Delegates

Democratic party members elected officers at Platte County. Anne Rice Paulette Opton Don Newman George Steinsberger and Steve Oton named as officers. Alternate delegates include Paulette Skorupa Wesley Johnson Chuck Hassebrook Dee Schneider Terry Warner Henry Rice and Randy Beckler.

Democratic Rite Anne Rice Paulette Opton Don Newman George Steinsberger Steve Oton Paulette Skorupa Wesley Johnson Chuck Hassebrook Dee Schneider Terry Warner Henry Rice Randy Beckler

Out-of-staters attend Bellwood funeral for David Baric

Relatives from Las Natuckett Mass Pomona California Torrington Wyoming Beloit Wisconsin and others attended the Bellwood funeral for David Baric. Edward Michael and Eileen Michael have left for San Francisco after visiting Mrs Anne Michael and others.

Bellwood David Baric Mmes Richard Bouton Las Natuckett Mass Marjorie Bouton Pomona Calif Lynn Day Viola Roten Torrington Wyo Bob Randolph Don Summers Beloit Wisconsin Edward Michael Eileen Michael San Francisco Anne Michael

Brunch Honors Charlene Joane After First Communion

Following Charlene Joane Rinke's first Communion at St Joseph Church, her parents Ken and Mrs Rinke hosted a brunch at their home with guests including her godparents and family in attendance.

Bellwood St Joseph Kenneth Rinke Charlene Joane

Hospital Report Dismissals List Names In Update

Columbus Hospital reports dismissals including Lori Mick Daniel Pachta and Gregory Rie. Names connected to St Edward Bellwood Ideison Rhode Gonka Merritt Brown Salamis and others appear in the release.

Ee Hospital Coumbus Hospital Gregory Ann Dolores Lori Mick Daniel Pachta Bellwood Ide Ison St. Edward Lyk Campbell Gregory Rie Roger Wordeman Rhode Gonka Tim ‘Tate Cynthi Krause Merritt Brown Salamis

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