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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1971
Page
12
Mrs Emma Scripture and Willard Scripture express sincere thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for sympathy shown with flowers cards memorials food and kindness after the loss of husband and father Law Scripture.
Nebraska Public Power District invites sealed proposals for 43 KV store lower reinforced concrete foundations with bidding deadline March 22 1971. Proposals must be in Lincoln in the District’s General Office and include a bid bond. Notices reference inspection in Columbus and details on deposits for bidding documents.
A Chicago livestock update from UPI shows cattle 4,000 head with gains of 40 to 75 cents, slaughter heifers mostly steady, and prime ranges around 175 to 1925. Details cover weight classes and prices for ib, good and prime, mixed lots, canners, and sheep notes, with a note on New York egg market conditions and USDA reporting ample offerings.
UPI reports Omaha livestock: hogs 6,500 head with barrows and gilts steady to up 25 cents. some up to 0.25 higher. Weights 180-250 and 250-275 lbs shown. Cattle 7,000 with calves 25. steers and heifers down 25-60 cents, cows up about 60 cents. feeders mixed. Prime and high choices dominate beef prices. sheep and lambs up around 25 cents with slaughter lambs 25-28.00.
Four Columbus students have been named winners in the 24th Nebraska Elementary School Art Exhibit. Tami Potter and Michael Urbanek of Field School and Velvet Kolburn and Darlene Lepliak of Highland Park School were notified over the weekend that their artwork was selected for the show. The exhibit is on display at Miller and Paine in Lincoln and will tour Nebraska elementary schools.
Authorities investigated an attempted break-in at Security Home Bank in Malmo after the riot alarm rang around 4 am. Intruders reportedly fled as officials estimated about $1,000 in damage.
New York markets show broad gains with Dow Jones index rising in late trading. Industrial shares lead advances while transportation and utilities slip slightly. overall mood buoyant as several major firms report favorable earnings.
North Platte and Fairbury led a rugged Nebraska junior college indoor championships. Tim Taylor won the 660 and mile for North Platte while Jerry Owens of Fairbury claimed the vault and hurdles. Platte cindermen earned two thirds and five fourths with Dave Friend third in the mile and Bruce Ah fourth in another event.
Rusty's Rebels quintet from Columbus led Class A teams in both scratch and handicap divisions at the Nebraska State Women's Bowling Tournament opening in Norfolk. The five players posted scores led by Yvonne Mimick 532 and Virg Katas 546, as the team built a 267-pin spare.
Supt Gail Sims says tonight's Columbus School Board meeting will cover rehiring of teachers and other topics. Agenda includes scheduling meetings with architects and a Columbus Education Association negotiating committee, potential site for a new junior high, and possibly ending CHS first semester before next Christmas.
Soviet Union begins new discussions with the United States Britain and France on the Middle East crisis and the extension of the Arab Israeli cease fire. UPI reports indicate Moscow pressed for concessions while Washington signaled flexibility but no fixed date for a renewal.
Nearly 100 attendees gathered at the city auditorium for the annual NFO banquet with Nebraska Director of Agriculture Glenn Kreuscher as guest speaker. Jewseher urged small businessmen to team with stall farm leaders and fight for rural America. Master of ceremonies Dar Mook introduced the organization’s officers including Ernest Yindvick president James Allen vice president Gary Tolacek secretary and Tom Aletinger treasurer.
Washington UPI reports rail road management and United Transportation Union negotiators paused after more than two hours of talks and planned to reconvene at 3 p.m. The union seeks no interdivisional puns, extra pay for radio use, and broader coverage for away from home expenses, representing about 100,000 workers including trainmen and conductors.
A nine year old girl from Nelson was named the Nebraska Easter Seal Child as the Nebraska Easter Seal Society launched its annual campaign for crippled children and adults. Mary Frakes Garvin, a cerebral palsy patient, was introduced in the legislature by House Speaker William Hasebrook and attended a tea at the governor’s mansion after a Capitol visit.
Ira Kapenstein deputy chairman of the Democratic National Committee and former Washington newsman died of cancer early today at George Washington University Hospital. He had been closely associated with Democratic National Chairman Lawrence F. O'Brien since 1965.
Nebraska extension economists urge farmers to record damaged items now with photos and inventories. Include nature and date of casualty, ownership, original cost, depreciation, insurance received, and pre and post loss values to support tax and insurance adjustments. refer to IRS guides for casualty loss details.
A hearing for actress Jane Fonda on assault and battery of a police officer was postponed to April after the prosecution requested a continuance to answer a dismissal motion. Fonda was charged with kicking a policeman following her arrest at Cleveland Hopkins Airport on November 3 for allegedly illegally bringing Garrilorates into the country. Her lawyers seek dismissal, arguing the offense occurred on federal property and the local court lacks jurisdiction.
District Court Clerk Nak Hook announced a jury panel of about 30 for March 10 to hear the case Wilkie Edwards versus Hawkeye Security Co and Insurance Corp with District Judge Howard V. Kannatf presiding.
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