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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1976

Page

16

Singer Sues Film Firm Over Use of Helen Reddy Appearance

Helen Reddy won a temporary court order in Los Angeles barring Theatrical Corp. of America from distributing a film showing her at state fairs. The singer claims the company violated her final approval rights and would harm her reputation pending a $100,000 bond posting and a later hearing.

Los Angeles UPI Helen Reddy Miss Reddy Theatrical Corp. of America Norman Dowds

Ford campaign to drop Goldwater tape after authorizations dispute

Ford aides said they will stop airing a tape of Goldwater remarks criticizing Reagan over the Panama Canal. Goldwater had told Rogers Morton he did not authorize broadcast use and asked the Ford campaign not to use the remarks. The spot had run in the Nebraska primary.

Washington UPI Ford Barry Goldwater Goldwater Reagan Panama Canal Rogers C.B. Morton Nebraska Ford Committee

Bellwood Junior Auxiliary Plans Memorial Day Program

Bellwood Junior Auxiliary meeting notes show plans for Memorial Day and a patriotic program. Guests included Mrs. Cal Sorenson and Mrs. Ray Hough. Poppy Poster winners were Amy Romshek Cindy Beringer Romshek and Mary Beth.

Junior Legion Auxiliary Cal Sorenson Ray Hough Amy Romshek Cindy Beringer Romshek Mary Beth American Legion Auxiliary Sorenson Hough

Tornadoes and storms sweep through the South injure and disrupt

Severe weather battered the South with tornadoes and heavy rain. In Kilmichael Mississippi the twister caused extensive property damage with downed lines and overturned mobile homes, while slight injuries were reported. A fishing tournament near Summerton South Carolina was interrupted by high winds overturning boats and rescuing two men.

United Press International Mississippi Kilmichael Goat Island Summerton S.C Miss Highway Patrol Jackson South Carolina Bob Swinagan Louisiana Alabama Indiana North Carolina Texas Florida Nebraska Park California Rockies Washington Bakersfield Calif Gila Bend Ariz

Schuyler FHA Installs Officers At Tea Event

SCHUYLER The annual Future Homemakers of America tea and installation of officers was held Monday.

Schuyler Fha Schuyler Future Homemakers of America

Albion Kiwanis elects officers in club vote

The Albion Kiwanis Club elected new officers after a noon dinner on Monday. Ralph Schmadeke will be president, Gerald Gordon president elect, Rev. Lester Anderson vice president, Bernard Holmes secretary, and Warren Taylor treasurer. Eight directors were chosen: Joe Wilson, Jerry Elwanger, James Wolf, Joe Matrisciano, Harold Taylor, Jack Wells, James Wells, and Randy Stephenson.

Albion Kiwanis Club Ralph Schmadeke Gerald Gordon Lester Anderson Bernard Holmes Warren Taylor Joe Wilson Jerry Elwanger James Wolf Joe Matrisciano Harold Taylor Jack Wells James Wells Randy Stephenson

Emergence of Herpes venereal disease discussed by Houston experts

Health authorities report herpes venereal disease spreading among Americans aged 30 and under with no cure or mandatory reporting in many states. Experts note unclear incidence, difficult diagnosis, and a lack of public health tracking, while some say herpes may be increasing as other venereal diseases rise.

James L. Overton Houston UPI Massachusetts Texas Portnoy

Irish voyage aims to prove St Brendan linked to America

Londoner Tim Severin and a four man crew plan a 4000 mile voyage in a currach replica from Ireland to Boston to test Irish legends that St Brendan reached North America. They will navigate from Kerry to Iona, the Faroes, Iceland, Greenland and Labrador before Boston, using modern gear aboard the ancient boat.

Donal O’higgins Dublin Ireland UPI Christopher Columbus County Kerry St. Brendan Columbus Tim Severin Brendan Crosshaven County Cork County Kerry Iona Scotland Faroes Islands Iceland Greenland Labrador Boston Severin Oxford University Harkness Berkeley California Harvard North America Brendani

Laymen's League votes gifts at Zion Lutheran Friday

Rev Robert Bleeke led the Lutheran Laymen's League meeting at Zion Church. They discussed Camp Luther summer plans and voted to donate 100 dollars and buy a year of sanctuary lamp candles. Picnic planners were Mr and Mrs LeRoy Folken Mr and Mrs Marvin Mueller and Mr and Mrs Albert Franzen. Officers elected were Vernon Hake Melvin Grotelueschen Mrs Don Henke and Victor May. Hosts serving lunch were Albert Franzen Melvin Grotelueschen and Vernon Hake.

Leigh Robert Bleeke Vernon Hake Melvin Grotelueschen Don Henke Victor May Albert Franzen

Outdoor Mass Marks CCC Year Closing at St. Joseph Parish

The 1975-76 CCC year ended with an outdoor Mass on the parish lawn at St. Joseph. About 100 children and their teachers attended as first grade boys offered petitions and flowers were placed on the altar. Games and refreshments followed the service.

Leigh Women Attend Eastern Star Sessions

Leigh women Mrs Ed Callies and Mrs Leonard Hobel joined Mrs Barth Stanton to Lincoln for Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star meetings. They returned Tuesday night. That evening Stanton No 146 hosted a Happy Days party with Beverly Perkins Mulford and Donald L Coad as hosts.

Bond sales rise 7 percent in first quarter totals

Bond sales through March reached 16,700,446 up from 15,624,029 a year earlier, a 7 percent gain. March sales were 5,319,201, an 8 percent rise from last year, with nationwide first quarter sales up 5 percent from 1975. Platte County March total was 122,135, yielding a first quarter total of 408,010, about 26.9 percent of the year’s goal.

U. S John F. O'Neill Lincoln Platte County

Austrians and Texans highlight Correll family reunion

Austrians Eugen and Irma Brunett of Salzburg and John and Gladys Schmitters of Houston were guests of honor at a Correll family reunion in Creston. Dozens of relatives including Gayle Johnston and Tiffany, and Rodney Paul and his wife from Columbus, plus Kenneth and Harvey Koch, joined the gathering at Leonard Krings' home.

Creston Eugen and Irma Brunett Salzburg Austria John Gladys Schmitters Houston Texas Correll Gayle Johnston Tiffany Leonard Krings Rodney Paul Columbus Kenneth Paul Harvey Koch

Eckhoff Family Relocated to Holdrege for Management

Mr and Mrs Robert Eckhoff move to Holdrege where Eckhoff becomes manager of the Kansas project. Mrs Eckhoff, Region IV Mental Health Association chair, received a plaque for service since 1968. Mrs Wymen of Albion will be Boone County representative to the Region IV Citizens Advisory Board for Mental Health. Mrs Keith Swohn, Clinic coordinator, and Mrs William David named to replace Eckhoff in Albion.

Albion Robert Eckhoff Holdrege Eckhoff The Kansas Region IV Mental Health Association Association Wymen Boone County Citizens Advisory Board For Mental Health Keith ‘Swohn William David

Tractor safety youth course set here May 26 27

A tractor safety course for youths ages 13 15 will be conducted May 26 27 at the Agricultural Administration Building. Classes run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day for a 20 hour program. A 14 or 15 year old may work on a farm after completing the course. A 13 year old may enroll but receive a certificate at age 14. The course covers discussions safety films and tractor operation. Details and applications are at the extension office.

Agricultural Administration Building

Auction closes curtain at Leigh Opera House

The Leigh Opera House sold for just over $2,000 to Ernest Spanhake after years of varied use by Masonic and Eastern Star Lodges and other groups. The building, built in 1898, hosted commencements, plays, elections, and Legion events before changing hands and plans.

Signet Lodge AF and Order of Eastern Star American Legion Sucha Post No. 302 the Legion

Carter leads in nationwide poll over Ford and Reagan

A nationwide Post telephone survey of 1,521 adults finds Carter with a substantial lead over Ford and Reagan. Among registered voters, 54 percent favor Carter to 40 percent for Ford, with 17 percent undecided.

Washington UPI Jimmy Carter Ford Reagan Kansas Carter Hubert Humphrey the Post

Wayne State College Awards Five Area Seniors Cooperating Scholarships

Wayne State College announces five graduating high school seniors as Cooperating School Scholars for fall enrollment. Two Columbus area students receive half tuition renewable for eight terms. Ann McWilliams from Columbus High and Julie Weiss of rural Humphrey are named recipients.

Wayne State College Columbus Wayne Ann McWilliams James McWilliams Columbus High Julie Weiss Rn Weiss Humphrey Madison Ann Julie

Memorial Day Services at Dublin Cemetery

Memorial Day services will be held at Dublin Cemetery on May 31 at 10 a.m. The ceremony honors local residents and includes a brief observance.

Dublin

Public notices from Platte County Nebraska estate and bids

Notices include creditors final dates for Ruth E Moody and Mildred F Oehlrich estates with hearings in May and July 1976. Also Helena Rathke estate notice and Nebraska Public Power District vacuum cleaning system bid solicitation with June 17 1976 bid deadline and details.

Platte County Nebraska Ruth E. Moody Mildred F. Oehlrich Richard D. Taylor Gerald E. Rouse County Court Helena Rathke Nebraska Public Power District Gerald Gentleman Sutherland J.M White Bath Street Columbus C.D.T P.O Box A. J. Divis Stearns-Roger Incorporated South Ash Denver Colorado Org Ee Senetic Con Board of Directors D. W. Hill

Classified ad copy and deadlines in local notice

Public notice fragment outlines classified ad acceptance times and deadlines. It mentions blind P O Box option with extra fee and a handy coupon method. Provides a partially visible phone number and street address for submission.

Columbu 27Th Avenue

Thanks to Relatives and Friends for Support

Mrs. Senada Wheeler expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for hospital visits gifts flowers and phone calls during hospital stay and after returning home in a sincere thank you note.

Senada Wheeler

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