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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1970

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Colleges Reopen After Wave of Kent State Protests

Thousands of college students return to classes as campuses reopen after closures from violent protests over the Cambodia war and Kent State killings. Police and National Guard actions noted, with several universities resuming operations while others remain closed or on standby.

United Pras International Housands Cambodia Kent State University Nan University of Wisconsin Madison Marquette University Milwaukee Wis John Raynor Marquette Towa Robert Ray National Guard Nixon Washington

Our Family Album Theme At Zion Lutheran Luncheon

At Zion Lutheran Church Albion a Mother-Daughter dessert luncheon featured Our Family Album as the theme. Mrs Bovis Hoppe narrated while Ms C Peterson portrayed a woman recalling key moments in a family album. The meeting included a candle lighting service article readings and a gift presentation.

Albion T He Hema Zion Lutheran Church Bovis Hoppe C. Peterson

Student sets himself on fire protesting war at UCSD

George Winne Jr., 23, history major and son of a retired Navy captain, set himself on fire Sunday near the rally at the University of California at San Diego and died early today at Scripps Memorial Hospital. Witnesses said he poured liquid on himself, then flames broke out as he shouted for help. He suffered severe burns and repeated prayers as classmates tried to extinguish the fire.

San Diego Calif UPI Inday Oak Scripps Memorias Hospital George Winne Jr Navy University of California At Revelle Plaza Merth Stowe Winn

Construction Workers Demand Lindsay Ouster in New York Rally

About 2,000 construction workers and allied protesters marched from the financial district to City Hall to demand Mayor Lindsay step down over police handling of antiwar demonstrations. They carried signs calling for Lindsay's resignation and supported Nixon, while police faced criticism for crowd control and an investigation was ordered.

New York UPL Nixon Financial District City Mall Alin VW Lindsay Wall Street Lindsay Stalin Kent State University Maze Otter Derani Agnew Financial L.A Honard Kt Leary

Tricia Nixon urges constructive dissent after rally

Washington UPI report notes Tricia Nixon, 24, says the White House rally was controlled and nonviolent but urges demonstrations through Congress, TV shows, and letters. She praises her mother as perceptive and kind, describes the Mother’s Day reception in the East Room, and mentions family greetings and meals.

Washington UPI Tricia Nixon White House Nixon Tricia Julie Stephen T. Szilagyi Philippus Church of Christ Cincinnati Nixons Id Eisenhower David John Eisenhower Belgium Brussels Divight D. Eisenhower

Columbus Telegram Subscription Rates and Delivery Areas

Punished each evening except Sunday details subscription rates for Columbus Nebraska and surrounding counties including Platte Merrick Nance Polk figures. Notes delivery by mail in Nebraska and other states with yearly pricing and prompt monthly mailing options.

Columbun Nebragea Earstar Calsimbhus Mall Platte Poste Buller Caifig Merrick Nance Polk Mall Else White Iq Nebraska Subermara

Augustin-Gonka offices burn in early morning fire

An early morning fire at the Augustin-Gonka feed yards damaged an office building and elevator, with losses estimated between 15 000 and 20 000 dollars. Fire officials cite an electrical fault in a scaler at the elevator as a probable cause and note grain spilled across a driveway hampering crews. The blaze reached the roof of a 16 by 16 foot structure. Duncan and mutual aid from Columbis and Silver Creek fought the flames starting at 6 a.m.

Augustin-Gonka Here Harley Minnicar Central City Duncan Fire Department Columbis Silver Creek

Merle Hasselbalch rites on Wednesday

Funeral services for Merle Hasselbalch 61 will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at McKown's Funeral Chapel and Roselawn Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Lowell Jones officiating. He died at home Sunday after a two year illness. He was born January 9 1909 in Cordova to Otto and Ida Fillinger Hasselbalch and was a Columbus resident, self employed, former Columbus Volunteer Fire Department and Eagles Lodge member. Survivors include his widow two sons Don of Columbus and Jack of Ogallala four grandchildren three sisters Alma of Columbus Oma McEnerney of Columbus and Lois Spidia of Blair. Memorials may be directed to the heart fund.

Merle Klasselbaleh McKown Roselawn Memorial Lowell Jones Iasselbateh Cordova Otto Ida Fillinger Hasselbalch Columbus Edythe Edmunds Canistota Volunteer Fire Department Eagles Lodge Don of Jack Ogallala Alma Oma McEnerney Carl Lois) Spidia Blair Heart Fund

Strawberr by Speaking program set at Platte College

Platte College students present Youthful Idealism themed program Strawberr by Speaking in three free performances directed by Gary Luckers. Shows at 8 p.m. May 14 May 18 and 8 p.m. May 16 feature student projects slides reports a movie segment and overhead projections with help from college art students. Cast includes Patti Baumert Joel Drake Dean Hallman Marilyn Jenkinson Judy Konicek Michael Moser Chris Nathan Jean O'Hare Paul Schumacher Jan Waak Duck Werner Helen Wozny and others.

Platte College Gary Luckers Patti Baumert Ael Drake Dean Hallman Marilyn Jenkinson Judy Konicek Michael Moser Chris Nathan Jean O'Hare Paul Schumacher Jan Waak Duck Werner Helen Wozny

Polk GOP Women Tour State Capital

A busload of Polk County Republican Woodmen's club members toured Lincoln last week visiting the Governor's Mansion and the First National Bank Building. Attending were Mrs. Dwight Burney, Mrs. Laura Dells of Osceola, Mrs. Orptia Due of York, and Mmes Bodine, Sandel, Widga, Reed, Wilson, Sandell, among others.

Polk Polk County Republican Woodmen's Club Lincoln Governor's Mansion First National Bank Dwight Burney Laura Dells Osceola Orptia Due York Mmes Clarenre Bodine Wallace Sandel Lloyd Widga Dery! Reed James Wilson Elwood Sandell

Two drownings reported in Nebraska Sunday

Two Nebraskans died in separate drowning incidents on Sunday. Rod Gardine, 30, of Loomis, drowned in a sandpit near Overton after diving for a football. Rescue teams recovered his body in about two hours. Emanuel Weverka, 61, of Sargent, drowned while fishing near Sargent after apparently falling from the North Loup River bank. his body was found about two hours later.

United Preas International Overton Rodnee D. Gardine Loomis Farlier Holdrege Lexington Sargent Emanuel Weverka North Loup River

Turnov St Anne Altar Society Meeting Notes

Turnov St Anne Altar Society met at the social hall with president Mrs James Gaurka in charge. Twenty two members attended. The group planned Circles Three and Four to clean the hall Saturday and held games with prizes to Mrs Tom Kuta and Mrs Mary Paprocki. Serving committee members were Mrs Mike Jarosz Mrs Lauretia Kuta Mr Sig Jawworski and Mr Jim Stiva. Next meeting is June 10 at 8 30 pm.

Turnov St. Anne Altar Society James Gaurka Mmes Tom Kuta Mary Paprocki Mike Jarosz Lauretia Kuta Sig Jawworski Jim Stiva

Boniface Meaning and Etymology

Boniface is a Latin given name meaning benefactor. The term derives from Latin roots bonum meaning good and facio meaning to do or make, conveying the sense of a generous helper or supporter.

Boniface

Wholesale food prices steady in April report

Wholesale price index shows no overall change in April after an 18 month streak of gains. Eggs, poultry, vegetables and livestock led declines, while fossil fuels and plywood prices rose, leaving the overall index at 116.8 and signaling a 4.2 percent year over year rise.

Washington UPI Labor Department Bureau of Labor Statistics

Rites Tuesday for Genoa Woman Fannie Griffin

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Haymakers Mortuary Chapel for Fannie Griffin born May 14 685 in Columbus to David and Florence Randell Mowery. She married J W Curtis and later Raymond Griffin, lived in Columbus then California 1925 to 1968, returned to Genoa 1968 to live with her son. Survivors include son Jack Curtis of Genoa, two grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Burial in Valley View Cemetery after state viewing Mon 2 5 PM and 7 4 PM and Tuesday until service.

Genoa Haymakers Mortuary Fannie Griffin Genoa Community Hospital Jim Payne Valley View Cemetery Columbus David Florence Randell Mowery Platte County J. W. Curtis Raymond Griffin California Jack Curtis

Improvements Stoted in Area Courthouse

Remodeling work at the Doone County courthouse in Albion nears completion. Work includes a new judge bench and witness box, lowered ceilings, updated lighting, wood panel walls, carpeting, and refinished floors in judge chambers and the jury deliberation room.

Albion Doone County 21St Judicial District

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