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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1975
Page
3
Mrs Alyina Ernst resumes visit with Elaine in El Paso as Columbus Laundry offers 742 pillows cleaned for 315 each over April 5 and 9. Meanwhile community events include bake sale at Tempo Mall, Easter closures for Deano's Diner, bowling schedules, a salon ad, church services, and notices of visitors and baptisms across Platte Center West Point and Columbus, with many local names such as Nelsons, Lakers, and Gronenthal highlighted.
Families visit relatives for Easter weekend with notes of social events. Mark Meschke and Joan, plus multiple relatives travel from Nebraska and Minnesota to stay with Rev. Meschke, while patrons plan dances at Silver Creek and Longbranch bars and celebrate with live music and restaurant specials.
Gov. J.J. Exon signed LB329 to fund bonuses for about 400 Nebraskans who enlisted or reenlisted before December 24. Bonuses range from 100 to 600 dollars, with payments to start by April 1, as officials report Guard strength nearing full due to incentives and past shortfalls being addressed.
Creston Crest on Baptist Youth members attended the Teen Convention at Redeemer Baptist Church in Columbus. Carrol Kallwell of Grand Island and Ellen Hulsebus a Wayne College student attended. Theme was How to be a Christian and Enjoy It. Mr and Mrs Oscar Boyer moved to Humphrey. Mrs Ida Luedtke expected home from Texas soon. Mrs Hulda Boning entertained at dinner for several local residents. Ernie Bourke of Lincoln visited Mrs J W Larson.
Hospital records show admissions at Behlen Community Hospital for Elsie Anderson James Garhets Lawrence Hoffman John Meays and Columbus. Dismissals include Gilbert Eggers Albion L R Scott St Edward Rodney Newsam and Columbus. Births at St Mary and Schuyler Memorial Hospital record multiple infants and parental details across Schuyler Howells and Lincoln areas.
Nebraska Public Power District directors approved a preliminary permit for a 1000 megawatt pumped storage hydro project in Boyd County along the Missouri River near Lyne. The board also authorized a merger study for York County Rural Public Power District, with no relocation of NPPD’s general office anticipated and a new office building planned on land already purchased.
At a recent council meeting a visitor proposed a regional pet center and other remarks covered a sanitary landfill site, water supply planning, wage reviews, and railroad safety. A zoning cooperation resolution with the county was adopted and dog control resets April 1. Full time workers gain vacation credits, life and health insurance, and one sick day per month.
A steady rebel barrage halted U S airlift to Phnom Penh with 51 105mm shells and 107mm rockets hitting Pochentong airport wounding 10 and killing two. Gov't troops ceded two east bank positions while rebels moved toward the capital. insurgents reportedly massing near Vihear Sur as bombing scarred the city.
President Ford signed a 3.7 billion foreign aid appropriation for the year ending July, saying Congress cut funds he requested so deeply they could harm American interests at home and abroad. He voiced considerable misgivings as humanitarian aid faced substantial reductions. In Lincoln, Neb., a safety seminar was announced for April 7 by the National Safety Council driver improvement program.
First National City Bank lowered its prime business loan rate to 7.44 percent, the lowest since May 1973, with further cuts expected as demand falls. Citibank followed by cutting from 7.5 to 7 percent, aligning with banks easing rates to spur borrowing amid recession and lower government yields.
Washington President Ford went alone to St Johns Church across from the White House for a morning service. He joined 21 worshippers in the Episcopal church built in 1816 by Benjamin Latrobe, widely known as the church of the presidents, after a brief ride from the White House.
Graduates from Columbus High, 1345 alumni, plan a March 3 meeting at Loup Power District to discuss a summer reunion. First United Methodist Church easter services at 7 9 p m and 10 43 a m with 9 40 a m church school. Easter Egg Hunt for Pawnee Chapter 20 DAV members on March 29 at Pawnee Park east shelter, weather backup at VW clubrooms. Mildred Schrieber returns from Bergan Mercy Hospital. Lions Club to hear Joseph H McKown discuss his Caribbean cruise. Hi Grant chairs the program.
Douglas County attorney says a murder count will be filed against 27 year old Brian L. Taylor in the death of 20 year old Archie Lee Turnbaugh found shot at a north Omaha intersection. Taylor was arrested after an all night police inquiry. Additional brief items note a car damage incident, a Shelby man and Columbus woman seeking a marriage license, and a bake sale by YARC at Alco.
A list of individuals from Columbus and other states cited in Platte County Court for traffic and related offenses. Fines range from 10 to 100 dollars for speeding improper passing overweight violations and negligent driving among others, with several entries including no reciprocity and minor in possession charges.
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