Columbus Junior High Observes Think Metric Week
Columbus Junior High School conducted Think Metric Week aligning with National Metric Week. Students worked on converting customary measurements to metric as part of the observance.
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1976
Page
8
Columbus Junior High School conducted Think Metric Week aligning with National Metric Week. Students worked on converting customary measurements to metric as part of the observance.
Lincoln based researchers Dr. David Wysong and Ben Doupnik of the University of Nebraska report a possible serious corn disease, Goss's wilt, spreading through 38 of 93 counties. Three field studies aim to identify resistant varieties and control methods amid yield losses up to 50 percent.
Cedar Rapids High School honored Thomas M. Schuele as valedictorian and Allen B. Braun as salutatorian at a Wednesday ceremony in the Cedar Rapids High School Auditorium. The article also references questions about disease tolerance and seed corn testing, noting a plan approved by university regents to charge $50 per entry for resistance testing across 137 hybrids from 32 companies planted in five counties.
Plans and volunteers are being organized for Poppy Day in Columbus on May 20 led by Hartman Unit 84 American Legion Auxiliary chairman Mrs. Lee Hegi. The program supports disabled veterans through poppy production in hospitals and workshops, with all proceeds aiding veterans and their families.
Catherine A. Frischholz of the Nebraska Public Power District in Columbus retires after a 35 year career beginning in 1940 as a stenographer. She served as secretary to three general managers and was honored at a retirement dinner with gifts including a gold watch a retirement bracelet and a portable television.
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