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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1975

Page

4

Family Notices Mark Eager Birthday and Mother's Day Tribute

Personals announce celebrations for Mother's Day and Mark Eager's fourth birthday. Guests include Mr and Mrs David Eager Jamie and Mr and Mrs Walter Egger and Gacy, Mr and Mrs Jake Ditter of Columbus, and Mr and Mrs Harvey Ditter and Michelle of Monroe. Moonlighter's events and bar listings appear with schedule notes for May 16 17 and local social notices.

Mark David Eager Jamie Walter Egger Gacy Sand Jake Ditter Columbus Harvey Ditter Michelle Monroe

County Court Fines and Local Social Notices Summary

County Court fines levied Wednesday include many offenses: Chavanu improper turn $10, Kirchhofer speeding $20, Risor no inspection slicker $10, Lechtenberg speeding $20, Fleer speeding $20, Mosehenross speeding $10, Nickolite stop sign $15, Kuhn disturbing peace with motor vehicle $25, Pullen improper parking $2, Borowiak DWI $100, Brakenhuff stop sign and speeding $115, Prater traffic signal $15, Micek disorderly conduct $25, Mieran negligent driving $15. Notes of family visits mention Oscar Ewert and relatives in Brookville, and a list of wedding/ graduation invitations and event notices. Also wedding dance for Kathy Johnson and Bob Podraza on Sat May 17, plus socials and local business ads and a birth notice for Tricia Ann Mostek born May 14 with family details.

David RK. Chavanu Columbus Peggy Kirchhofer Hooper James Risor Lincoln Victor Lechtenberg Omaha Robin Fleer Hoskins Lea Mosehenross Charlotte Nickolite Mark Kuhn Jude Pullen Leo Borowiak Silver Creek Howard Brakenhuff Theresa Prater Charles Micek Brad Mieran

Liebigs host Mothers Day dinner guests in Platte Center

Mothers Day dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Ford Liebig included her parents Mr and Mrs Simon Bender of Humphrey, Mr and Mrs Gene Liebig of Omaha, and Mr and Mrs Gene Kuta and family of Columbus. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Gottlieb Kuhn returning from Lincoln and Sunday guests at Arno Mark’s included the Ray Fugger family from Omaha and Frank and Michael Fugger of Memphis.

Lincoln Don Kuhn Arno Mark Ray Fugger Omaha Frank Fugger Michael Fugger Memphis Tenn

Seven teen prisoners escape Cook County Jail laundry room

In Chicago, seven teen prisoners escaped from the Cook County Jail during a routine contraband search. Five of the escapees have been recaptured, with a police search using helicopters and dozens of squad cars ongoing for the remaining four. The fugitives reportedly left through a window after entering the laundry, cutting through a fence area, and commandeering a car briefly during their flight.

Chicago UPI Cook County House of Corrections

Monroe High Graduation for Class of 7a Held in Auditorium

Monroe High held graduation exercises Monday night for the Class of 1947. Elzabeth Gerber led the processional and recessional, Rev. J.R. West delivered the invocation, Carl Cheloha gave the salutatory address, and Dr. DeWayne D. Williams of the University of California spoke as commencement speaker. Melya Gertsch was valedictorian. William R. Smoots, board president, presented diplomas. Adrian Kampschnieder issued eighth grade diplomas to Cheri Rase Jutta Baumgart Jerry Cook Lisa Rupp Sandra Schmid Larry Seiler Roxanne Sempek Chris Stec.

Monroe Elzabeth Gerber J.R. West Carl Cheloha DeWayne D. Williams University of California Melya Gertsch

Nine receive First Communion at St. Joseph Church

Nine CUD class members at St. Joseph church received First Communion at the 10 a.m. Mass officiated by Rev. John Starostka. Their teachers were Mrs. Donald Jaixen and Mrs. George Soulliere. Families and sponsors from Tarnov, Silver Creek, Creston, Columbus, Cozad, Wayne, and Humphrey joined for dinners and celebrations at St. Joseph Social hall, home, and nearby locations.

Don Adkisson Columbus Jerry Macken Cozad Carroll Moliman Creston Doug Zoucha Wayne Tim Christensen Tarnov Starostka Denise Kuta Norbert Kuta Tom Kuta Tarnav George Anderson Virgil Kuta Silver Creek Mec Jack Kurtenbach Kearney Gene Kula Don Rose Ann Kula Alvin Kula Humphrey Roderick Arndt Richard Arndt Walter Arndt Frank Schostak John Starostka Ray Beckman

Communicants Honored at Dinner Across Multiple Families

Communicants Renee Melcher Michele Marker and Teddy Dreifurst were honored at post First Communion dinners hosted by their families. Guests included relatives from Lindsay Grand Island Petersburg Monroe Madison Columbus and Platte Center, with sponsors and family members attending at several homes.

Joe Sandman Petersburg Wes Sandman Grand Island Robert Langan Lori Ray Dreifurst Monroe Joe Dreifurst Harry Laudenklos Ronnie Virgil Crumley Tracy Archie Peterson Larry Brom Madison Doug Shemek Columbus Harry Dreifurst Platte Center Teddy Dreifurst St. Joseph Catholic Church

Honor Joey Mark on graduation ceremony

About 50 relatives gathered at St. Joseph Secial hall Sunday evening honoring Joey Mark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mark, as he earned an Associate in Applied Science degree from Platte College. Also noted, Terry Schumacher earned a Juris Doctor from University of Nebraska Lincoln with family attendance at the law school reception.

Platte Center St. Joseph Secial Hall Joey Mark Robert Mark Platte College Terry Schumacher University of Nebraska Lincoln Matt Schumacher Sue New Law School Alfred Schroeder Clyde Richard Cronin Stella Cronin Omaha LaVern Krings Columbus Te" Hannappel and Dale Hannapel

Awards Night honors Schuyler students and staff

Schuyler held Awards Night with Principal Herbert Snyder hosting. Dick Seckman earned basketball honors for rebounds and free throw percentage, Bob McNally won assists and boy athlete of the year, Kevin Stark earned wrestling pins and wrestler of the year, and LeAnn Svasek was girl athlete of the year. Also noted were NHS selections, faculty awards, and staff recognitions for 1975-76.

Schuyler Herbert Snyder Gaeth Dick Seckman Bob McNally Kevin Stark Schuyler Wrestling Association Mark Kucera Curt Perrin Ken Stark Jim Svoboda Jeff Reinecke Tom Arnold Virgil Swanson LeAnn Svasek David Perrin Maria St. Augustine Matt Spanjers Mary Ann Vogel Patricia Votova Louis Grotelueschen Jolanne Kaminski Pep Club Susan Vrha FHA Ann Svee JoAnn Jedlicka Janice Klock FFA Tom Ficht John Faltys Tammi Lietzke Schuyler Sun School JoAnn O'Brien Bill Costello Judy Kroeger Debbie Chalquist Joe Langemeier

Musical program featured at tea in Newman Grove

The Gold Star Mothers Tea was held at the Legion Hall in Newman Grove with Mrs. Francis Lloyd leading the program. It featured musical readings and songs from wartime years, with Mrs. Gerald Lyon singing, a solo by Mrs. Lloyd, and a patriotic medley by Mrs. Duane Fudge. Honored mothers included Mrs. Wallace Ryan of Norfolk and others, they received corsages. A silent prayer honored the dead. Mrs. George Weller presided. May 17 is Poppy Day and officer elections occur in June. A bingo party followed at the Norfolk Tea Center.

Newman Grove Legion Hall Francis Lloyd Lloyd Gerald Lyon Duane Fudge Wallace Ryan Norfolk Bertha Bartels B. J. Raaum Duewane Pattel Sam Skillstad Chester Johnson George Weller s+ ELmet Norfolk Tea Center

Hospital Admission and Dismissals Across Counties

Belew community hospital lists admissions for Elizabeth Noonan Theresa Poefler Humphrey Keith Rathje Rising City James Lawthers Shelby and Waldemar Boettcher with dismissals for Fergus Stevenson Gregory Rasmussen Lyle Campbell Mervin Yonkie in Columbus. St Mary Hospital records births to Donald Ballweg and Thomas Hoesly with dismissals for Mrs Nebel and daughter Cedar Rapids. Schuyler Memorial Hospital notes admissions of Florence Bartek Helen Kelly Douglas Specht Joseph Cernin Joe Boubin and dismissals including Frank Rothanzl Kenneth Jelinek David Henry Virgil Leise Henry Birkel and Mrs West and baby girl Clarkson.

Belew Community Hospital Elizabeth Noonan Theresa Poefler Humphrey Keith Rathje Rising City James Lawthers Shelby Waldemar Boettcher Columbus Fergus Stevenson Gregory Rasmussen Minden Lyle Campbell Mervin Yonkie St. Mary Hospital Donald Ballweg Thomas Hoesly Crestor Gerald Nebel Cedar Rapids Schuyler Memorial Hospital Florence Bartek Helen Kelly Douglas Specht Schuyler Joseph Cernin Joe Boubin Clarkson Frank Rothanzl North Bend Kenneth Jelinek David Henry Virgil Leise Henry Birkel Douglas West Frank Drahota Anton Gall

Columbus City Briefs of May 15 1975

Humane Society reports several pets at local shelter including an Irish setter a white female dog with black head and tail a ridgeback shepherd mix a dalmatian a male Labrador and kittens the pound opens for appointments call 564-0913. Toastmasters hosts Lawrence Bowman and Tony Weidner. Gary Shipley wins best table topics and Darrell Davidchik best speech in the club. District picnic planned May 8 at noon at the school bring a blanket and own table service. Open house for Mr and Mrs Ray Bakershas 25th wedding anniversary May 47 at 8 pm York Rite Masons will confer several degrees at 7:36 pm refreshments afterward. Two accidents investigated by Columbus Police including one at 13th Street and 26th Avenue with Janet Lange and Alma Walker and another at Carriage House Estates involving a State Patrol car. Marriage license issued to Jaydie and Rose Swan for May 31 at St Peter Catholic Church Fullerton. Regents scholarship awarded to Sue Mason and recognition for Denise Koza in the royal department. Court date set for May 20. Columbus Junior High orientation for nonprofit students entering grades 7-12 May 17 9:30 to 10:30 am 25th Avenue entrance. Weight Watchers meeting moved to May 21 at United Church of Christ 1st Avenue 10 am.

Columbus 13Th Street 26Th Avenue Janet Lange 18Th Street Alma Walker Sth Carriage House Estates State Patrol Lincoln Lyle Campbell

Kline Receives Delta Psi Omega Scholarship at Platte College

Duane Kline, son of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Kline, was awarded the Delta Psi Omega scholarship for partial tuition during the Spring banquet at Holiday Inn. A 1978 mid-term Columbus High graduate, he contributed to Platte College Theater through a touring children's show, a Platte Valley Playhouse production, an all-college play, and a Fine Arts Festival show. He plans to return to Platte College to continue theater work.

Duane Kline Delta Psi Omega Holiday Inn Platte College Duane William R. Kline Columbus High Platte Platte Valley Playhouse

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Scribner Avenue Bar Micer's Oscar Ewert Elmer Honath Forest Park Helen Honath Edgar Honath Lester Stack Brookville Itt Kathy Johnson Bob Podraza Rarmony Knights of Columbus Mike Moser University of Nebraska- Lincoln A. Maser Roland Langemeier Diane Langemeier Herman Wark Carl Sojka Harlan Waak Jeremy VFW Lesiaks Radio Shack Columbus TV & Electronics Lonnie R. Mostek Tricia Ann Famela Ed. Sueper Lindsay Lonnie S. Mostek Gover Larry & Peewee Liebigs Citizen Smith By Dave Gerard Je Pepe Wiebeseston Monroe High Femort Columbus Area Francis Linyd Myron Nels Virgil U.S Whalen Exon D. James Conner Mayi Tos P.M Center Jack & Jill 23Rd St Arse Oe Food Center Heysrac Lawrence Bowman Tony Weidner Gary Shipley Secere Darrell Davidchik Gene Boger Ray Bakershas I'mn County Club Leigh York Rite Masons Orient Royal Arch Masons Jaydie Rose Swan St. Peter Catholic Church Fullerton Sue Mason Denise Koza Royal Department Charles T Daly Dunive High Columbus Junior High Prades 25Th Avenue St. Day Kline Fleischer Rexall St. Phont Ade
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