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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1977
Page
3
Amy Carter nine begins a month long program for motivated gifted children at George Washington University. Rosalynn Carter attends orientation with the class of fifteen and organizer Dr Florence Hesser says the group works in a collaborative setting.
William Glenn Cochran 36 of Fairfield Texas was bound over to Lincoln County District Court to face first degree murder charges for the fatal chest shot of Louie Brigman. Judge Earl Morgan kept no bond and denied a public hearing closure request.
Fullerton schedules a day full of events for the Fourth of July with a 2 p.m. parade downtown themed Pioneer til Now. Floats judged noon to 1 30 p.m. and cash prizes offered. A canoe race on the Loup River starts at 9 a.m. from Mike Uzendoski farm to Highway 14 bridge with cash prizes. A tennis tournament begins at 8 a.m. with finals Monday. 3 30 p.m. games at City Park, 8 p.m. concert at fairgrounds grand stand featuring Blackberry Winter and Ramblin. Advance tickets available downtown and at the gate.
Industry shifts show networks shelving expanded nightly news but exploring formats like news magazines. CBS enjoys success with 60 Minutes while NBC tests Now with Jack Perkins and Linda Ellerbee. ABC hires Al Westin to steer Evening News and expands Washington Behind Closed Doors as a six night event. The Nielsen top programs list features Charlie’s Angels, La Verne and Shirley, and Happy Days with a mix of movies and dramas across NBC and ABC.
Petersen Martensen clan met at Leigh Tri County Park Picnic Shelter on Sunday June 26 with 55 attendees. Out of state guests included Harold Brunken Meno Oklahoma Herb Lindorfer Texhoma Oklahoma Martin Kletke Alva Oklahoma Phillip Siegle and family Wibaux Montana and Arnold Mortensen Loveland Colorado.
Lincoln based State Treasurer Frank Marsh was chosen as senior vice president of the National Association of State Treasurers at its Madison Wisconsin conference. An original organizer of the group, Marsh previously served as Midwest Regional Vice President and will fill in for the president Harlan Matthews when needed.
In Platte County Nebraska the court issued an informal appointment of Joseph H. Worth as Personal Representative in intestacy of Adeline B. Warth deceased. Creditors must file claims by August 23, 1977 or be barred. Dated June 20, 1977. Public notice published June 23 and June 30, 1977 and July 7, 1977.
Lincoln and Norfolk will receive 375000 total for two new regional emergency health service systems. Each had sought 500000 to start operations. Panhandle and Midlands get 500000 for system improvements. Overall annual regional grants average about 375000, possibly limiting ambulances and communications gear.
Sheriff announces sale at 2:00 PM on July 26 1977 at the south front door of the Courthouse Platte County to satisfy an execution for Cornhusker Collection Service Inc against Sam L Afrank and Lois Afrank. Goods listed include a 1967 Mercury Comet Capri with serial 7HO6C502496. Donald F Franzen Sheriff. Notice also of petition for appointment of conservator in the county for Alice Frese with hearing July 21 1977 at 9:30 AM.
Nebraska Public Power District extends bid deadline for Contract 74-5050 at Gerald Gentleman Station Unit 2 near Sutherland Nebraska. Bids due by July 2 1977 10:00 a.m. CDT with opening after 10:00 a.m. July 21 1977. Obtain documents for $10.00 refundable.
Incorporation of Bruce Gilmore & Associates, Inc under Nebraska law with registered office in Columbus Platte County. Authorized capital stock $250,000 in 2,500 shares at $100 par. Began June 1 1977 and to continue perpetually with board of directors from one to five members and officers as per bylaws. Dated June 13 6:16 23 30 6:16 23 3.
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