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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1973
Page
4
Readers describe use of an ironing board as an instant serving bar and counter extension, hosiery boxes organizing small appliances, a milk box with a ribbon to signal delivery, and an ice chest for extra sewing storage. Other notes suggest taping masking tape to tools to protect walls while cleaning.
Fred Polacek and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the David City Country Club with about 200 guests including Ames Polacek of Dwight. The couple, now retired in David City after farming near Surprise for 36 years, have two children and nine grandchildren.
Students of Marilyn and Arthur Sundermeier performed in the Platte College music room Sunday. Named pianists include Billie de Schneider Linda and Hichard Gray Jon and Jaci Augustin Paul Reinker Pam and Denise Thomsen Carmen and Greg Vrbka Sara Pendleton Debbie Swartz Rex Allen Connie Miler Julie Beckenhauer Early Frerson Lynn Kerra Chamberlin Susan Snow Marcy Rystcom Jane Herfkens. String players included dadi fiston Kirk Johnson violin Richard Gray cello Robyn Kamber and Rob Kamber in classical guitar.
Mr and Mrs Vavricek marked their 25th anniversary with a Sunday dinner for 35 at Schuyler and a relatives gathering at home. They wed May 3 1948 at Congregational Church Fremont and moved from Omaha to Schuyler in 1986. The couple has four children and two grandchildren, with many relatives attending from multiple Nebraska cities.
The article notes a fashionable hairstyle trend described as a high stemmed front with a short back and long sides, where the back is shingled to a point and left long into a curl. The front remains versatile for waves, curls, or straight styling, with hair experts predicting it could replace the shag.
The event honors Mr and Mrs Stichard and Seuf David ity on their 23rd wedding anniversary. Relatives from David City Rising City Omalei Bellwood joined in song and dancing. Attendees included Poste Almies Che Be aamsi George Smith from Oingiha and David City.
Social notes record a bridal shower for Miss Jane Theiler held Sunday afternoon in St Jobe Latherah Church basement with apricot and white decorations. Prizes were awarded to winners of games and a door prize went to Mrs Ida Dehning. Janet to wed Ken Albracht on May 12.
Scouts and Brownies held a mother-daughter tea and fly-up event at North Park School on Monday. Junior Girl Scout Troop 33 and Brownie Troops 1, 109 and 110 presented wings to Brownies and awarded five-year pins to Mrs. Ed Woolard and several Girl Scouts including Marcia Anthony and Geri Kuetzelmar. Staff in charge included Mrs. Gene Evert and leaders Mrs. Cecil Jones, Mrs. Ken Bender, and Mrs. Jerome Elsasser. Cakes decorated with the Girl Scout symbol were prepared by Mrs. George Drummons.
Isabella Micek’s piano and voice students presented varied solo and ensemble pieces at her studio. Saturday highlights included Robie Housek and Bret Kumpf among many performers. Sunday featured Denig Scheidegser and Traci Larsen in evening recitals with senior high and Platte College students joining.
The Crestwood Cupcakas met at Mrs. Ran Callan's home with Mrs. Darrel Goadeken chairing. The discussion included the Hesgon and the consumer rights and responsibilities. Members held a sing along at Columbus Manor and provided cookies for patients. Mrs. Marie Rosenberg of Colorad rings attended as a guest.
Judith Marie Hain and Byron L Barber married at Presentation Catholic Church in Bellwood with Rev Raymond Wat officiating. The couple, after a reception at KC Hall in David City, will live at 3636 North 42nd Street in Lincoln.
An old newspaper snippet advertises a crochet tennis dress in red white and blue trim with a worsted yarn pattern 815 in sizes 10 to 16 from Laura Wheeler and separate pages for pattern requests to Columbus Telegram. It also lists craft books and home money making guides including crochet and macrame topics with prices.
A Sunday ceremony at United Methodist Church united Sandra K. Carlson and Dennis E. Reichenberg. Miss Linda Reichenberg served as organist while the couple exchanged vows with family members in attendance. The reception followed in church parlors as the couple planned to reside in Leonard's Mobile Village, Columbus.
Mary Krueger and Earl Johnson exchanged wedding vows at Sir Hoynventure Catholic Church with Rev. Mlavius Canha officiating. The reception followed at Anveylent Legion flat. attendants included maid of honor Killy Lassek and bridesmaids Kathy Gow, with Clifford Johnson as groom’s best man. The ceremony featured a pink lace gown, rose and stephanotis bouquet, and a decorated bridal party. The couple plans a short trip after the ceremony. The groom works for Lyman-Richey Band & Gravel.
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