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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1971
Page
3
Local personals list visits from Mrs. R G Bemis and relatives, student achievements at the University of Nebraska School of Nursing, a May 9 Scotch Doubles event at Boulevard Lanes, church and community happenings, various baptisms and weddings in Kearney, Columbus, and Omaha, plus society notices, bowling and photography convention mentions, and ads for local shops and services.
The American Legion Auxiliary set Leigh Poppy Day for May 22. A Poppy Day committee includes Helley Schneider Harold Conrad and Ladean Korte with window committee led by J Rubenka Norman Rommarin and Laurence Malina. Memorial May committee members decorate graves and arrange flowers. A report on the FFA banquet was given and kitchen re shelving discussed. Co hosts for June are Mrs Frank Reichruth and Mrs Flossie Held.
Washington report says the Senate Armed Services Committee voted to reduce the draft age limit from 73 to 63. The panel noted men over 30 are rarely drafted, but kept an upper limit in reserve for full war mobilization.
Several Columous area coeds will participate in University of Nebraska Ivy Day observance Saturday. Seniors Amie L. Wolf and Victoria Karel head the Ivy Chain lining the May Queen's court. Chain members include juniors Janie Botsch Madison Suan McCarthy Jane Reichmuth Dixie Rumsey sophomores JoAnn Gartner Albion Jamie Johnson Columbus and Bonnie Olson Stromsburg, selected by living units for service.
Leigh Community Schools collaborates with the Department of Education on a new research project to shape an elementary and secondary curriculum. Seventy five people including faculty students and citizens filled a 26 item questionnaire on student emphasis and school responsibility, with results to be sent to Lincoln for tabulation.
The Rev Traymond V Roh will address attendees at 7:80 a.m. Sunday at Schuyler Community Center. He is superintendent of Aquinas High School in David City and teaches religious classes. Roh, ordained May 1959, holds a Master of Education from Catholic University and will begin full time studies toward a Master’s in religious education at Creighton University.
In a Tuesday meeting the Concerned Citizens group elected Kell Brown as treasurer to solicit funds in the Columbus area. Funds will defend the Callihan webway and a school board contract. Bernard Friedrichsen reported Central Nebraska Tech budget plans and impending revenue bonds for dormitories. The group also reviewed North South Freeway history and, led by Wayne Davey, voted to back Columbus Proposal No 9 and send letters to Governor Exon and the Department of Roads.
David Cipy reports the Future Homemakers of America chapter at David City High School held its annual installation of officers and awards. Janet Newsom was named president for 1971 22 with a full slate of officers and multiple award titles including Miss FHA and Miss HI among the honors.
St Marys Hospital records show a son born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Fehringer at five pounds one ounce on May 5. Admissions include Lyla Ernst Columbus Carh Widhelm Numphrey Chris Ramaekers Lindsay Lawra Sutka Silver Creek and dismissals list Gary Kelley and son Lawrence Blaser Loren Fraser Stacia Nickolite Columbus Onnard Anderson Newman Grove Terry Wemboli Humphrey Michael Gleason Monroe. Behlen Memorial Hospital adds admissions Harry Bailey Alfred Fowler Columbus Gilbert Janssen Platte Center and dismissals Nusselt McIntyre Bigin Jahnal Sedlacek David Cily.
Attendants Tammy Xeminski Kathy Borgen Mary Crubs Kathy Bosak Norma Borgen and JoAnn Nyffeler hosted a bridal shower for Genga Miss Dean Bosak at St Rose of Lima Hall. A sweetheart cake in bridal colors centered the main table with seventy guests enjoying games. Chet Orkoshi and Rasak were betrothed and set to wed May 22.
Mrs. Frances Kern 74 died Tuesday in Broken Bow. Funeral Friday at 10:30 a.m. at McKown Funeral Chapel with Rev. Russell Craker. burial in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. She previously lived in Columbus and Wyoming, survived by five children and several grandchildren, memorials to heart or cancer funds urged.
Lost Creek PTA re elected Bennett drill and named officers for next year. Howard Weisser becomes vice president with Mrs. Robert Shively as secretary and Mrs. Ervin Paben Jr. as treasurer.
Bowling party for Parents without Partners set for 8 pm Saturday at Boulevard Lanes. Expectant parents class at St Mary Hospital held, next session 7 30 pm May 12, all invited. County Court notes guilty pleas, fines and names listed. Keystone meeting at United Methodist Church with covered dish Friday. Mrs I C Rice obituary and funeral details. Marriage license issued to Gottschall Wunderlich for May 8. Auto collision near 17th Street and 27th Avenue causing $475 damage. High school parking lot mishap involving two delvers with minor damage.
Gail Mueller named Creston Poppy Queen for 1971 to assist in poppy sales with Legion Auxiliary on May 22. Wendy Koch as alternate. coaches include Valerie Schwannebeck and Karla Kapels. Last year's queen Jeanie Muhle attended, with special guests mothers Mrs. Floyd Schwannebeck Mrs Leroy Kapels Mrs Earl Muhtz and Mrs Harvey Koch.
The Buller County Extension Office announced results from the advanced skaters class achievement party in David City. Purple ribbon recipients were Connie C Grubaugh Yvonne Kucera Lora Hoeft Jeannie Grubaugh and Mark Stewart. Blue ribbons went to Daniel Allen Wayne Allen Kellan Perry Vickie Stewart Douglas Lehmmidt Ronnie Schmidt and Katlin Perry. Red ribbons were earned by Kendall Perry Jerry Allen Frank Allen Phyllis Hosch Larry Hoeft Kevin Perry Kurtis Perry and Ken Allan. Beginning skaters Hoth Hansen Rosanne Fox purple and Kathy Rudolph red also noted.
Leigh Saddle Club members met to organize a trail ride series after a recent outing with a weiner roast at Camp Luther. The group plans a ride on May 16 at 1 30 p m starting from the Colfax County Fairgrounds near Leigh and another ride on June 6.
Michael and St Anthony parishes hosted a spring festival with a card party and dance raising about 4300 dollars. The event connected parishioners and supported community activities.
A mother daughter tea is set for 2 pm Saturday at the Loup Public Power District building. The Nebraska Christian High School choir from Central City will give a 6 pm concert at the Commune Bible Church in Norfolk. Ostomy guidance meeting moved to May 16 at Lutheran Memorial Hospital Grand Island. Navy Mothers tag drive Saturday in downtown Columbus. April divorces granted in Finile County District Court include Moore Keith. Welter Murphy. Murphy Donald. Sineli Richard.
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