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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1970

Page

5

Susan Edmison Receives Legion Post Appointment

Susan Edmison, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carrol Edmison, has been named an Ene representative to her State event to be held in Linnoln. She is active in pep club and Home Homemakers of America, and serves as Monroe advisor to the editor of Cold magazine while acting as junior class secretary. Carolyn Kammer is named alternate.

Monroe Susan Edmison Carrol Edmison Linnoln Dune Susan Hatre Homemakers of America Chor Cokd Carolyn Kammer Mro Paut Kammer

Legion Auxiliary states meeting in Suver Creek

The Legion Auxiliary will meet April 11 at the Mrs. Henry Fuehrer home. Mrs. William Fuehrer of Grand Island was an overnight guest at the Henry Fuehrer home. Joseph Leixant has left for Warrington VI to see his mother in law who suffered a stroke. Joseph has returned from Vietnam to be with his mother. Mrs. Wesley Beck and children of Central City visited the Gale Becks. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Beck and family of Central City visited at the Bete Beck home. Mrs. Grace Buehta sold her Silver Creek home to Jim Rowan of Columbus and has moved Osceola to make her home. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hardle June purchased the Eddle Cauley home. Easter plans include time with Dean Oppliger of Wichita and Chris Oppliger.

Suver Creek Legion Auxiliary Henry Fuehrer William Fuehrer Grand Island Joseph Leixant Warrington Joseph Vietnam Wesley Beck Central City Gale Becks Roger Beck Bete Beck Grace Buehta Silver Creek Jim Rowan Columbus Osceola Earl_Hardle June Eddle- Cauley Dean Oppliger Wichita, Kan Chris Oppliger Nul

Bas Dekker Featured by Women’s Division of Chamber

Bas Dekker the AFS student from Holland presented the program for the Women’s Division after a dinner. Mrs. Shirley Kroeker received a ticket to the April 7 Travel and Adventure Series film Holland narrated by John Roberts at Columbus High Auditorium. New member Mrs. Carol Geshell and guests Miss Gayleen Onpliger welcomed. President Dona Ridenour announced election of new board members Mrs. Bess Stoalges, Stulh Brichacek and Dee Goertzen, with a special board meeting planned to elect officers for the 1979-80 term.

Bas Dekker AFS Holland Chamber of Commerce Shirley Kroeker Tckel John Roberts Columbus High Auditorium Carol Geshell Gayleen Onpliger Dona Ridenour Mmves Bess Stoalges Stulh Brichacek Dee Goertzen Autiiers

Funeral rites for Lambert Wavrecks set Thursday

Funeral services for Lambert H. Wavrecks 45 are planned for 9:50 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Church Schuyler following wake and rosaries on Wednesday. A Navy veteran of World War II and husband of Gladys Tuma, he died Monday at his farm. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, four sons, his parents and siblings. Local veterans to perform military rites. He was a Schuyler High School graduate and served on School District 24 board.

Knights of Columbus Schuyler Ludvik Anna Krema Varbeck Schuyler High School Gladys Tuma Wilson Parish Here American Legion

Easter Dinner Hosted by Sens Families at Tri County Club

Leigh reports Mr and Mrs Jerome Herink and Mr and Mrs Eugene Herik hosted their parents My and Mrs John Herink and son Phil for Easter dinner Sunday noon at Tri County Club House. Ebi, recently discharged in December, has been attending University of Nebraska to Qala. Guests were greeted by two Easter bunnies and egg baskets. a bunny hovered over a nest of eggs outside the clubhouse.

Leigh Jerome Herink Eugene Herik John Herink Phil Tri- County Ebi University of Nebraska Qala Tri-County

Leighs Host Easter Dinner With Extended Family

Leigh couple Mr and Mrs Armald Rahiz hosted Easter dinner for their son Donald Rahiz family and Harry Korfhage plus Addie Franzen. The event also served as a welcome home for Mrs Franzen who just returned March 24 from Florida. Guests included Temple Terrace visitors Abs Mackenstadt and family. Vicky Mackenstadt returned to Broken Bow after directing a school play and Larry Mackenstadt left for Lincoln to teach music. Douglas Hobel, Papillion High English head, spent Easter with his parents.

Leigh Armald Rahiz Donald Rahiz Harry Korfhage Addie Franzen Franzen Lincoln Douglas Hobel Papillion Wigh Leonard Hobel

Mid-State Square Dance Festival Set Here Sunday

The Wth Annual Mid-State Square Dance Festival will fill the Calumabus Auditorium with square dance callers and lively music. Sunday program starts at 2 PM with guest callers from Omaha and nearby towns, taught dances at 3 PM, dinner at 5 PM, round dances at 6:10 PM, and a grand finale. Harold Bausch and Don Trecek will call, with entertainment by the Baus Dos group. Public invited. no charge.

Omaha Carroll Lincoln Hazard Spalding Kemnard Staplehurst Scribner

Leigh Area Family Visits Highlight Easter Week

Iowa family visits in Leigh include Mrs Donald Southwick and daughters from Gnawa. They enjoyed a Faster vacation and traveled Thursday to Jen Mo for Easter with Ian and family, Mr and Mrs Rosicky and daughter Kelly. Hulda Olson of Columbus joined the Johannes home for a wedding anniversary celebration Saturday.

Leigh Air Donald Southwick Gnawa Iowa Mars. Jofuuies John Johannes Columbus

University gifts tied to Britannica listing partners

The Encyclopaedia Britannica notes that the University of Rechester and Massachusetts Institute of Technology were main beneficiaries of George Easiman's 373 million in gifts, highlighting significant philanthropy across two major institutions.

University of Rechester Qnid Massachusetts Institute of Technology George Easiman Encyclopaedia Britannica

Penny Swanson Bride in Tacoma

STROMSBURG Mr. and Mrs. Paul Swanson attended the wedding of their daughter Penny to Robert Stevens of Tacoma Wash The vows were recited at the home of Rev Howard Olson in Bellingham Wash Attendants were the bride's parents The bride wore a navy blue dress with red and white accessories and carried corsages A dinner for the bridal party followed The couple planned to reside in Tacoma after a brief visit to Vancouver B C

Stromsburg Paul Swanson Penny Robert Stevens Tacoma Wash Bellingham Howard Olson Swansans Vancouver Stevens K Marl

Funeral services Monday for Mrs. Arthur Stone

Landsay funeral notice for Annie Stone of Lindsay states services will be Monday at Winters Methodist Church in Newnan Grove. She died Friday at Behlen Memorial Hospital in Columbus after a long illness. Rev Len Ricky to officiate. Born Sept 27 1888 in Lindsay to John and Julia Rood. Survived by husband three sons five daughters and many relatives. Preceded by parents a son brother and sisters.

Landsay Arthur Annie) Stone Winters Methodist Church Newnan Grove Behlen Memorial Hospital Columbus Len Ricky Lindsay Ta John Julia Rood Looking Glass Bt Stone Albion Looking Glass Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service Flarland and Uoward Edwin St Edward Anne Freve) Buhl Leland Slacia) Steensnes Wallace Genoa John Silver Creek Adlai Downey Calif Dae Hoi Hashua Iona Hermat Christensen Columbis George Krog

Fremont family visits in Lindsay and area social roundup

Fremont and area residents visited in Lindsay and at several homes over the weekend. Guests included Ron Arlt and family of Omaha, Ivan Arlt and Daniel, Dave Wiese and family, and numerous others from Fremont, Dodge, Platte Center, Columbus, Albion, Geneva, Columbus, Orchard, and Topeka. Funeral attendance noted for Mathew Schumacher.

Lindsay — Diver Joe Arit Messrs and Mies Fred Ranwackers Fremont Ron Arlt Omaha Ivan Arlt Daniel Dave Wiese Dave Arlt Margie McPhillips Richard Maresh Dodge Suidsts Henry Wiese Glen Sliva Sr Dave and Tor Doris Siebler Gerald Sliva Platte Center and Dies Clem Shiva’ Jr Ken Columbus Ray Wisse Colmbus Tony Wiese Robert Nienaber Leo Pfeifer Abr Bob Korth Fremont, Jr Ray Prothman Albion Jerry W Nienaber Geneva Harry Nienaber Henry Nienaber Don Nienaber Bill Nienaber Mitzy Pat Nienaber Orchard Don Borer John J. Borer

Studded tires banned after the 15th in Nebraska noted

Columbus police reminded motorists that studded snow tires may not be used on Nebraska highways between April 15 and October 1 each year. The advisory emphasizes seasonal legality and road safety.

Nebraska Columbus

Bellwood Auxiliary Selects Girls State Representative

Bellwood selects Mary Meysenburg 27 daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Meysenburg to represent Bellwood at Corbusker Girls State this year. Alice ranks sixth in a class of 103 at David City Agains, editor of the Latin Club in early years, member of Math Club pep club and Are juilior class secretary. She has eight years in 4H with leadership medals and belongs to Presentation Parish and CYO. Alternate is Janelle Benedict. Representative sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 327 of LaVerne Post of Bellsgool.

Bellwood Mary Meysenburg Joe Meysenburg Corbusker Mary David City Agains Soho Are Juilior Mary Ois Presentation Parish CYO Janelle Benedict Frank Benedict American Legion Auxiliary Unit 327 LaVerne Post Bellsgool

First Infantry Division to deploy from Vietnam in April

UPI reports the 1st Infantry Division will move from Vietnam to Fort Riley on April 7. The unit’s 400-man honor guard and colors will arrive in Topeka area for reorganization into a mechanized infantry division replacing the 241st.

Ist Vietnam FY. Riley Kan Upi Ft. Riley Sorbes Alr Fores Mase Topeka F Riley

Monday rites held for Albion woman

Funeral services were held at Crom Congregational Church for Zelka Thompson, year-old Albion resident, who died Thursday in San Leandro while visiting relatives. R. Be Wamorer officiated at 10:00 am with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Born August 7, 1893, in West Hill, Platte County, she married Harold Thompson September 19, 1923 and they lived in Albion. Survivors include her husband four brothers and two sisters, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Albion Crom Congregational Church Harold Zelki) Thompson San Leandro Calif R. Be Wamorer Rose Hill West Hill Platte County George Mary Haelill St. Edward Harold Thompson Congregational Church Nayal Neighbors History and Literature Club Sunset Club Edward Clarence San Jose Alfred Yountville Max San Lorenzo Margaret Gully Oakland Genieve Shafer Neices

Four deaths reported in Boone County church services

Four deaths were reported in Boone County with services held Monday at Zion Lutheran Church. Jimmy Furby four year old son of Jayne Furby died after an Omaha hospital operation. Burial was in St Edward Cemetery. Survivors include his mother and other relatives. Bertha Schlecker 89 Petersburg died Saturday at Boone County Hospital services were held at Levander Funeral Home. Lynne Smith 71 Albion died Monday at home, wife Liva survives. Thomas Chowik funeral service held Tuesday at St Michael Church after long illness.

Albion Zion Lutheran Church Hece Tor Jimmy Furby Jayne Furby Omaha Kennelly Franzen Hardington St Edward Cemtery Bertha Schlecker Petersburg Boone County Hospital Levander Miss Schlecker Boone County St. Edward Sam Sheeler Lynne Smith Liva St. Michael Church Thomas Chowik

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