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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1973
Page
1
New York AP reports at 2 p.m. Dow Jones industrial average stood at 992.57, transport 144.45, utilities 48.65, and overall stock index at 292.93 with a 3.07 point rise.
The Newman Grove Mission Society met at Trinity Lutheran Church for a film titled Pastor Donkey. The gathering announced the church of the month for March New Life Lutheran Church at Ronwalk Yowa, and April church of the month Holy Cross in Kennebuck Me. Mrs Ermst Duhachek conducted a table sale auction with proceeds benefiting Missionary For A Day. Hostesses were Mymes Matilda Hallgren Thuth Buhl and Leonard Voelker.
The Cata Telegram lists delivery and mail rates for Columbus and surrounding counties. Subscription costs include 2.00 per month delivered by carrier in Columbus and 13.00 per year by mail to Nebraska and other states. The notice outlines holiday closures and a change of address procedure via the local postmaster.
Henry Kissinger, Nixon aide, accompanied actress Mamie Van Doren to a White House dinner for West German Chancellor Willy Brandt. Van Doren called Kissinger “Devastating,” then he joked for reporters to “Write that down, for God's sake.”
Sincere appreciation is extended to friends for cards and sympathy after the death of Mrs. Florence Drake and later for the death of a husband and father. The Chauncey Tusche family and Mr. Ralph Drake thank neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and remembrance through memorials. The Warally of Krank Whitakey
Forecast for several signs includes warnings about mood shifts and financial caution. Taurus should stay calm and resist confrontations while Virgos pursue progress without abandoning current methods. Libras advised to watch material affairs and seek understating, and Geminis told to avoid risky social events. Predictions for Sagittarius and Capricorn urge moderation and budget focus, Aquarius to avoid elders, Pisces to think before speaking and teach early self reliance. A birth today note warns a child may be prone to arguing, advising early discipline and saving. Sports no longer applicable.
Race card lists purses of 9200 3000 and 9000 with multiple claiming events for four-year-olds and up. Competitors include Lila Loy No Boy Reaves Switzer Desert Baker Jurgos Jones Baxter Reeves and many others across seven races with specified weights and eligibility.
Leigh FFA honored parents and sons at a school gym banquet with speeches by Larry Rasmussen and Rich Herink. Officers introduced, awards named DeKalb Foundation winner Stuart Osten, and 1973 officers listed. FHA girls aided in preparations. race entries and purse details for a later program were also noted.
Nebraska authorities approve the diversion of 10 000 to 12 000 acre feet of water from Lake McConaughy and the North Platte River for Gerald Gentleman coal plant at Sutherland. Groundbreaking set for May 25, with claims of second use of water and ongoing disputes over evaporation, emissions, and regulatory jurisdiction.
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