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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1971
Page
14
Public thanks express gratitude for acts of kindness during hospital stays at St Mary Hospital and Omaha Hospitals. Edd and Maude Kelly thank relatives friends neighbors for prayers flowers cards gifts visits while recuperating at home. Mrs John Abrahany also sends appreciation for support during illness.
The Grubaugh Excavating Company formed in Columbus Nebraska to engage in general contracting and equipment leasing. Registered address 2021 15th Street, Columbus. Authorized capital stock 100000.00 in 1000 shares of common stock at 100.00 par. Incipient date February 10, 1971 with perpetual existence and a board of directors plus officers including President and Treasurer.
The Bon Marche becomes Paris's first department store opening in 4860, marking a milestone in retail history. The venture combines multiple shops under one roof, attracting broad public attention and signaling a new shopping era.
New York stocks slip slightly as midday prices show mixed moves across sectors. Major names like Lockheed, Merck, and Ford edge higher while Boeing and Exxon face modest declines in a cautious trading session.
In Hergerac France UP I reports local blacksmith Conly won a skinder suit against three villagers who accused him of casting spells with black magpie magic They awarded the smithy 100 francs in damages for alleged nightly infant distress and family nerves The piece also notes Newman Grove residents attended the wedding of Doretta Nelson and Frank Massa in California.
By order of sale of the District Court a foreclosure action awards Equitable Savings and Loan Association defendants. The sale will be at public auction April 4 1971 at 2:00 pm at the south front porch of the courthouse Columbus Platte County Nebraska. The property includes five parcels as listed to satisfy judgment and costs. Sheriff Danala F Franzen of Platte County Nebraska dated February 28 1971.
Markets show hogs 25 to 50 lower with about 7500 head, calves 100, steers steady, heifers strong, cows steady. Prices list ranges for various weights and grades, including feeder steers near 31.00 and lambs around 27 to 28.50 with lambs up 25.
Chicago livestock markets show slaughter steers steady with limited price tests due to few slaughter heifers. Prices range 34.00 for prime steer remains, with choicest loads around 935 to 1230 pounds. Cows and heifers posted mixed bids, with canners at 18.00 to 20.25, and sheep absent. Beef futures and pork belly futures noted with prices per hundredweight and latest sales data.
Nebraska officials report few losses of newborn livestock despite cold wet weather. Calving lambing and farrowing progress well while snow melt reduces runoff. Central and eastern areas face muddy roads and feedyard issues pushing cattle to drier fields as stalk grazing begins.
United Press International recounts Jack Dempsey's rise from minimal purses as low as 2.50 to becoming the first boxer to draw a million-dollar gate, illustrating the sharp escalation in his career and fame.
Mrs. Brad Ford and Dave Sandoz judged the second series of the contest sponsored by Shinn's Ferry Toastmistress Club. Winners were Mrs. Dan Honk and Mrs. Josephine Slnup who will represent the organization at the Cornbelt Region Speech Contest in Omaha on April 1.
Nebraska lawmakers and educators urged LB759 to create eight regional technical community college areas under local boards with a state Coordinating Council. The plan would open 93 counties to join a district by 1974 and place nonaligned counties into districts by 1973, with limited opposition from McCook representatives demanding statewide funding and full state control.
Lincoln hearings list bills from committees on education public works revenue urban affairs and more. Names include Richard Person Dale Sailors C Winfield Saults RL Tollefson Norval Bawe James Nissen and others with proposed changes to school administration contracts taxation sales tax fire districts and licensing rules.
Nebraska coach Bob Devaney spoke to the Platte County Livestock Seeders Association at Scotus Memorial Hall. He praised the 1970 Huskers as hard workers and good people, recalling the 1969 squad's late season drive and sharing self deprecating jokes about his coaching career and life. The event also featured association officers and music by Kolton Kutins of the Humphrey 4H Club.
UMAKA UPI reports Dr. Joan RR alartin has resigned as dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha effective June 30. He did not reveal future plans but favors teaching and research. UNC President Kirk Nay lor praised his work and a search for a successor will begin. Martin, 48, had been dean since August 1 after Anson D. Marston retired. He previously worked as a research associate at Texas Transportation Institute and Texas A&M University and earned a PhD from Texas A&M in December.
The Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission will meet Wednesday March 17 to consider nominations for election to the hall. It will elect officers and consider a plaque to honor Nebraska Congressional Medal of Honor winners. The commission was created in 1961 to recognize contributions to the State Historical Society and the state.
Mrs Allen Schroder and Mrs Stanley Bedlacek host 20 Lutheran Church Women of St John’s as Mrs Robert Turner leads devotions and teaches a lesson on Juas as the Christ from Session U1. Discussion covers LCW Triennial Convention in Philadelphia August 16 20 and the local group plans an offering.
Emergency care course to begin 7 36 pm Thursday at the Creston fire hall. JL will conduct a weekly six week class taught by a certified area instructor Bon éavodil at Mumphkcey. Registration accepted prior to the first meeting. A Red Cross first aid course will follow this session.
Mrs Ned Powers and Mrs Madeline Powers drove to Lincoln to hear Nancy Powers in a senior recital at the University of Nebraska Kimball recital hall. Nancy sang five numbers with Wayne Wruble, a university student, also in attendance.
Richland and Platte Center junior high teams earned semi final spots in the Lakeview Letterman's Club tourney. Platte Center beat District 9 36 11 with Rick Thomas on 15 points and Randy Hickman six. Richard Hoppe and Greg Klug led a 24 6 halftime surge as Tasers defeated District 84 41 19.
Soldiers respond to gift packages sent by Mrs. Jaycees in Vietnam amid reports on the POW project, state GYRE contest, chapter scrapbook, and community improvement. Jaycee Vegas Night is set for March 13 at the local country club. Nominating committee members are Mites Jerry Henke Larry Sloup and William Lawson. The April meeting opens with an 8 6:90 p.m. covered dish supper. Mrs Judy Hofeldt presented the program Cotor in Wome Furnishings.
Clarkson hosts a Watershed Board session at 1 30 p m to discuss bills on Nebraska Natural Resource Law and to finalize decisions. Agenda includes Elkhorn River Rural-Urban Development Association, feedlot waste control research proposal, and dam construction review in Stan.
Mrs Archie Bartels led the Shell Creek Tauberan Church program with readings by Mrs Earl Dorsey and devotions by Mrs Layton Anderson. Bible study by Mrs Leonard Johnson, offertory by Mrs Dale Johnson, and presiding officer Mrs Chris Simonsen. Reports by several members. a $75 gift to New Guinea Missions approved. ALCW plans athletic banquet March 23 and votes to skip the spring low. Invite to Salem LCW April 1. Kinley Enheim led devotions at Trinity Lutheran Church. Campaign for children's clothing, delegate elected for state convention April 13 at Grand Island. 60 percent of ALGW offering to general treasury. Events noted by Mrs Albert Wedekind and Brs Fred Kramer.
Kenneth Prang led the World Day of Prayer program for Baptist Church members. Participants included Don Kallwell, Terry Scheffer, Milton Scheffler, David Zuimerman, Kenneth Paul, William Brunken. White Cross seat given, St Patrick's decorations noted, luncheon hosted by Mrs Milian Scheffler.
The Northeast Association of the United Church of Christ holds its spring meeting in Leigh on Wednesday from 9 30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program includes adoption of a new constitution and a report on church union matters.
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