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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1977

Page

3

Golden anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. John Williams at Albion church

Mr and Mrs John Williams celebrated fifty years of marriage with a Sunday reception at First Baptist Church Albion followed by a buffet at the Earvin Nobles home They wed June 16 1927 in Albion His parents and her parents were also married by D J Poynter They lived 78 years in Boone County engaged in farming A large local gathering attended with performances by local singers and relatives Their daughter Mrs Earvin Noble of Albion and son Jack (deceased 1963) are among their immediate family They have three grandchildren Steven David and Mr and Mrs Larry Noble all of Albion

John Wilma) Williams Albion First Baptist Church Earvin Noble D.J. Poynter Bath Boone County Perry Blanchard Henry Duerksen John Williams Lynn Iverson David Noble Darold Snow Adel Iowa Clay Sparks Mavis Janelle Mack Jane Law Dan Beckwith Fremost Larry Noble Larry Steven Noble Fremont Williams Walker Walling Earvin (Shirkey) Noble Jack Steven David

Former Columbus residents wed in Grand Island ceremony

Cheryl Lynn Brokering of Windsor California and Daniel Mark Placzek, formerly of Columbus, united May 28 at Calvary Lutheran Church Grand Island. Parents Rev and Mrs Harold Brokering and Mr and Mrs Eugene Placzek attended. Matron of honor Karen Anderson of Minden. Best man Dick Placzek. groomsmen Roger Matt Dave Andy. The couple will reside in Grand Island. bride works at First Federal of Pineat. groom is a house painter. Both graduated 1974 from Grand Island High and UNL seniors. Daniel, Sigma Alpha Epsilon member, plans law school.

Grand Island Calvary Lutheran Church Cheryl Lynn Windsor Calo Daniel Mark Placzek Columbus Harold Brokering Eugene Placzek Karen Anderson Minden Ruth Brunner Terri Body Sherri Bergholz Carol Duryee Dick Placzek Roger Placzek Matt Placzek Dave Bergholz Andy Peterson First Federal of Pineat Haste Pte University of Nebraska-Lincoln UNL Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Law

Engagement announced for Patti Martin and David Rempel

Patti K. Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs Lionel Martin Jr and David A Rempel son of Mrs Delores Rempel and the late Leland Rempel announce their engagement The couple plan a December 10 wedding in Columbus Miss Martin attended Sunnyvale California high school and San Jose State College She works for Physicians Mutual Insurance and at her father's Seven Knights restaurant He is a Creighton Dental School June graduate and UD alumnus who will practice dentistry in Parker South Dakota Both plan a winter wedding in Columbus.

Patti K. Martin Lionel Martin Jr David A. Rempel Parker S.D Delores Rempel Leland Rempel Sioux Falls Miss Martin Sunnyvale Calif San Jose State College Creighton Dental School Omaha Columbus

Navy Mothers Gain Members and Meet at VFW

Navy Mothers Blue Jacket Club 45 met Tuesday night at the VFW Club Rooms for a monthly meeting. Mrs. Berman Bitter and Mrs. Eugene Nickolite took the membership oath. Alice Moss and Clara Kretz served on the committee. Virginia Nickolite won the Kountry Kousins Hold Meeting. Next meeting set for July 20 at Helen Coffey’s home.

Navy Mothers Blue Jacket Club VFW Club Berman Bitter Eugene Nickolite Alice Moss Clara Kretz Virginia Nickolite Kountry

Teen Seeks Help Saying No to Sex Pressure

Dear Abby column reprinted with teenager guidance on resisting sex before 16. Advice urges honest, direct refusal, framing choice emotionally and avoiding apologies. Also notes fraud and family concern, plus call for professional help for an overweight teen and a letter-writing service offer.

Hassled P.S Abby Oer

Nuptials planned for Shara Duerfeldt and Ray Bennett

The engagement of Shara Duerfeldt of Falls City to Ray Bennett of Cedar Rapids is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Marvin Duerfeldt. Shara a 1971 Falls City Public School graduate and 1976 Peru State College graduate teaches sixth grade in Cedar Rapids. Ray a 1970 Cedar Rapids Public School graduate attended the University of Lincoln and farms locally. A wedding is planned for August 13 at St Peter Lutheran Church northeast of Falls City.

Albion Shara Duerfeldt Marvin Duerfeldt Falls City Ray Bennett Russell Bennett Cedar Rapids Sharon Peru State College Ray University of Lincoln St. Peter Lutheran Church

Creston Auxiliary re elects officers and honors memorials

The Creston American Legion Auxiliary Unit 306 met at LaVon Hollatz's home with ten members. Officers were retained: Lois Kapels president, Maralyn Hollatz vice president, Rose Kapels secretary treasurer, LaVon Hollatz sergeant at arms, Lillian Summers chaplain, Avis Kach historian. Memorial Day events included 32 veterans marching and flower crosses at graves. A $5 gift to the Auxiliary Emergency Fund and $10 to the Department Presidents Project were approved. Donations funded Child Welfare from poppy sales. a unit activities report was entered for competition.

American Legion Auxilary Creston LaVon Hollatz Creston Fairview Lois Kapels Maralyn Hollatz Rose Kapels Lillian Summers Avis Kach Department Presidents Project Omaha Veterans Hospital

Engagement announced for Joan Speicher to William Simpson Jr

Mr and Mrs Leo J Speicher of rural David City announce the engagement of their daughter Joan to William R Simpson Jr son of Mrs Dorothy Simpson and the late William R Simpson of Columbus Joan a David City High School graduate attends University of Nebraska Lincoln majoring in psychology Bill a Columbus High School graduate attended Platte Community College and UNL and is employed by Prudential Insurance The wedding will be held at St Peter Catholic Church in Bellwood

Leo J. Speicher David City Joan William R. Simpson Jr Dorothy Simpson William R. Simpson Columbus David City High School University of Nebraska- Lincoln Bill Columbus High School Platte Community College UNL Prudential Insurance St. Peter Catholic Church Bellwood

Installation of Beta Sigma Phi officers at Schuyler

Beta Nu and Xi Beta Rho chapters of Beta Sigma Phi held installa tion ceremonies at Jotnale's Steak House Schuyler. New Beta Nu officers include Karen Greiner president Carol Jones vice president Linda Olson secretary Inny Bullis treasurer Linda McPhail city council representative and Nancy Beck alternate. Past president Cinda McPhail received a gift. Xi Beta Rho installed 1977 78 officers Penny Oneken president Edie Aerni vice president Vane Kubler secretary Karen McDowell treasurer Mary Norton city council representative.

Beta Nu Xi Beta Rho Beta Sigma Phi Schuyler Karen Greiner Carol Jones Linda Olson Inny Bullis Linda McPhail Nancy Beck Cinda McPhail Xi Beta Roh Penny Oneken Edie Aerni Vane Kubler Karen McDowell Mary Norton

Dohmens celebrate silver anniversary in Platte Center

Columbus Telegram reports Mr. and Mrs. Ford Dohmen of rural Monroe marked their 25th wedding anniversary with a Mass at St. Michael Catholic Church Platte Center a reception and dance at St. Michael Social Hall, officiated by Rev Len Ficence. About 200 guests attended including siblings and relatives.

Jack Bratka North Bend Ford Dohmen Ken Brandl Humphrey Denis Zach Melvin Bender Ron Griesen Platte Center Mary Carosia Dohmen Lafayette Ind Lioyd Seeley Chamberlain John Voycheske Hay Springs St. Bernard Monroe Dohmen Jane Fletcher Sacred Heart Catholic Church Norfolk Louis Dohmen Columbus Leo Theresa) Cuhel O'Neill Karen Joyce Denis Diane Herman Rose Ann

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