Local clubs hold May luncheon and meetings
Nacial Activities Leaf and Petal Garden Club held its annual May luncheon. Wil Es Loran Club hosted Mrs. Kenneth Johansen with guests Mrs. Blaser and Mrs. Luchsinger. Rebekahs and Daughters of Union Veterans shared programs and reports, noting Memorial Day designation and Lincoln humor program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leaf and Petal Garden Club
Opal Rundquist
Kay Mullin
Kay Rodehorst
Bobby Saalfeld
Oma Weaver
Nellie Zeman
Topeka
Kan
Ruth Stillinger
Earlene Kelly
Laura Behle
Wil”#Loran
Kenneth Johansen
Wil-Es-Loran
Carl Blaser
Henry Luchsinger
Harold Oppliger
Joe Mayberger
Blaser
Lincoln
Daughters of Union Veterans
C.R. Penington
Abraham Lincoln
Walter Heibel
Lennie Jones
DUV
Omaha
Bernice Treadway
Beta Sigma Phi May Program Highlights Gamma Beta Chapter
Marilyn R. Klug led the program presenting The Voice of your Business. Members discussed state service projects and voted to support the Foundation of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. New officers were installed and pledges named for the Gamma Beta Chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi
Marilyn R. Klug
General Co
Klug
Carol Sand
Jean Osborn
Carol Sands
Gila Singer
Theresa Snoozy
Barb Hunter
Connie Cumberland
Roseann Trindle
Sandy Meyer
Rebekahs elect District 15 officers in St Edward
Frieda Miller of Columbus is chosen president of District 15 Rebekah Lodges succeeding Doris Hirsch of St Edward. Grace Prowett of Central City is vice president with Hattie Heibel Columbus as secretary and Inez Wieland St Edward as treasurer. Seventeen members attended from Vashti Lodge Columbus. Columbus will host the 1978 district meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frieda Miller
Columbus
Rebekah Lodges
Doris Hirsch
St. Edward
Grace Prowett
Central City
Hattie Heibel
Inez Wieland
Belgrade
Vashti Lodge
Widow Targeted by Couple in Scam Near Her Home
A 76-year-old wealthy widow reports being exploited by a couple in their 40s who live nearby. She fears financial manipulation and seeks assistance from local authorities. Police are reviewing the case for potential fraud and elder abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Con Artists Targeting a Widowed Neighbor
A concerned friend warns about a husband and wife team who befriend a widow, do her chores, access her home and safety deposit box, and may benefit from her estate. The column notes privacy and legal questions about placing birth dates on monuments.
Madison Junior Woman's Club Meets May 18 at Trinity Lutheran
Madison Junior Woman's Club invites members and guests to a 7 p.m. meeting on May 18 at Trinity Lutheran. The program includes installation of 1977 78 officers and musical entertainment by the elementary school group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Trinity Lutheran
Mother-Daughter Banquet at St Luke UCC Draws Nearly 200
Nearly 200 attended the May 10 Mother-Daughter banquet at St Luke United Church of Christ. The event featured the "Story Book Land" theme and a "This Is Your Life" tribute to Hildegarde Uhlmann highlighting her church family and community work. Loretha Medinger gave a toast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke United Church of Christ
Hildegarde Uhlmann
Loretha Medinger
Mausbach Walker wedding set for June 25 at St Michael
Engagement of Mary Kay Mausbach to James B. Walker announced by Mr and Mrs Philip Mausbach. Miss Mausbach teaches at Nebraska School for the Trainable Children Conad. Fiance works for Kizzier Chevrolet in Kearney. Wedding planned June 25 at St Michael Catholic Church Tarnor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey
Philip Mausbach
Mary Kay
James B. Walker
Pete'’ Walker
Sargent
Miss Mausbach
Nebraska School For
Conad
Kizzier Chevrolet
Kearney
St. Michael Catholic Church
Tarnor
Mother's Day Oak Leaf Luncheon Highlights Community Bonds
The Oak Leaf Extension Club hosted its annual Mother Daughter Luncheon on May 9 at the Vagn Jensen home with hostesses Mmes. Jensen Sokol Houser Nelson Wermichoff and Scharff Sr. Guests included numerous area women. A skit A Spiritual Pattern was performed and a retirement lesson Fun or Frustration after Fifty offered guidance on adapting life after work with advice to pursue hobbies travel and volunteer work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petunia
Oak Leaf Extension Club
Vagn Jensen
Mmes
Ed Sokol
Albert Houser
R.P. Nelson
Henry Wermichoff
Paul Scharff Sr
Randal Keehn
Belgrade
Delmar Keehn
St. Edward
Don Shoebotham
Fullerton
Harvey Reeg
Wayne
Sig Jaworski
Joe Jasper
Platte Center
Ed Horner
Monroe
Don Still
Tammy and
Shelly
Richland
Ford Liebig
C.C. Sheldon
S.G. Williams
Jean Nelson
Gottlieb Abegglen
Chauncey Lusche
Keith Graham
Paul E. Scharff Jr
Paul 3Rd
Columbus
Nelson
Scharff
Eyes on the Scarecrow Keep Crows Away
A reader shares a country garden trick to deter birds. Large owl like eyes on front and back of a scarecrow were found to keep crows from the garden. The note also mentions a milk storage tip using ice cubes to mix dry milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Arline
Mll. Roberts
Methodist Women Circle Activities and Church Projects
Sybal Harris spoke to United Methodist Women about British Guiana and her staff role while Marge McKathrie led devotions. Circles hosted hostesses and visitors, shared corsages for Missions, films from Junior High class, devotionals on Love and Faith, and programs on The Sermon on the Mount and Living the Resurrection Life. Members displayed lap robes and foot warmers for Columbus Manor and Morys Haven, with plant swaps at Nature's Back Door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sybal Harris
United Methodist
British Guiana
Marge McKathrie
Rita Zedicher
Rita Circle
Jan Papstein
Sharyn Mueller
Julia Murphy
Janie Schneider
Dianne McElfresh
Bessie Circle
Agnes Dill
Stella Romberg
Ruby Cummings
Evelyn Fraser
Lois Circle
Reva Stedman
Carolyn Budler
Onita Nitz
Dereka Keefauver
God
Elsie Brockelsby
Mable Hadcock
Alfreda Circle
Phoebe Nauenburg
Jean Brigham
Mister God
Anna
Helen
Waureta Cooley
Cohostess
Bess Hodges
Lois Athey
Ruth Mikkelsen
Maxyne Williams
Joyce McNair
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Columbus Manor
Alice Plettner
Morys Haven
Jean Dirks
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Chcago Tribune
NY News
Ceme
Likes
Dean Arbby
Abigail van Buren
UCC
Mary Kay Mausbach
Women's Fellowship of St. Luke-Gruetl Ucc
Anna Circle
Carole Blaser
Joyce Benedict
Lottie Blaser
Esther
Geraldine Hoppe
Ethel Louis
Lydia
Margaret Waldman
Rachel
Jean Fergin
Joan Guenther
Rebecca Circle
Hilda Glur
Rhoda
Bette Gaver
Olga Geiser
13Th Street
Nebr
Oak Leaf Club
Brodkey
Nea Hamonds
13Th St
Ms Fits
Nature
Jerri Ainsworth
THE
Money Service
Equitable Savings & Loan
Citizens State Bank First Federal
Lincoln Nebraska State Savings First Federal of Omaha
Norfolk 1St Federal
Nebraska Federal Savings
Plattsmouth Savings Conservative Savings Offutt Federal Credit Union
Hinky Dinky
Norfolk
Jack & Jill
Lisin
Sand Island
Hastings
Crete
Bearemont Wahoo
Ogallala
North Platte
McCook Lemngton
Alliance
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