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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1977
Page
4
In February a lightning strike hit three cottonwood trees at the Charlies Juzek farm southeast of Leigh. Firemen fought a smoke filled blaze, extinguishing the base and then tackling flames in the upper branches as strong NW winds spread smoke across farm buildings.
Albert Jambor of Prague was elected chairman of the Nebraska Natural Resources Commission at its Lincoln meeting. A 62 year old, he also chairs the Lower Platte North Natural Resources District and has served four years on the State Commission. He succeeds Jim Cook of Mills.
Platte College announced a citizen advisory breakfast at Federated Church where adviser group members learned about a forthcoming workshop titled Planning Organizing and Operating Your Own Business. Dr. Jerry Lee outlined project development and a $31130 federal grant was noted. Sessions run Thursdays 8:30 to 1:30 with units in March April May and June. Contact Dr Ronald Hutkin or Leon Sanders for details.
Shawn R. Weller has enlisted in the Air Force for a four year commitment. She will depart March 15 for Lackland Air Base near San Antonio Texas for six weeks of basic training. Upon completion she will attend a vacancy processing specialist course.
Platte County Extension agent discusses soil testing before spring planting and irrigation well spacing rules. Announces beef feeders seminar March 30 31 at Holiday Inn Columbus with UNL Extension staff and a producer panel. Also lists upcoming events and new swine bulletins.
Seven students and three advisors from Platte College's Phi Beta Lambda chapter traveled to Lincoln during National Phi Beta Lambda week. They toured Mid America Investment House met Governor J J Exon for a proclamation signing and planned the state convention for March 31 and April 1 in Fremont. State officials and PTCC students attended the planning meeting.
President Carter engages diverse questioners from eighth graders to tourists and officials, giving substantive, carefully considered replies. He signals forthcoming tax reform ideas and clarifies conditions for Cuba Angola Vietnam relations while stressing openness and thoroughness in addressing inquiries.
Reader asks about low blood sugar and sweets. Dr explains hypoglycemia requires confirming low glucose during symptoms, notes causes, and advises avoiding sweets. Also addresses a four month old’s fontanel closure, clarifying front fontanel usually closes by 9 to 18 months and to rely on pediatric checks.
Leigh community improvement program holds Monday meeting to plan a 1977 scrapbook. Mrs Harold Wiechen leads the scrapbook committee with CIP board members Don Tyser Charles Folken and others including Future Farmers of America and Future Homemakers of America representatives.
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