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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1976

Page

8

Fashions Flash Back in Red White and Blue This Spring

Red white and blue style dominates the page with slim outfits and naval color accents. Devon Ericson in a two tone sportswear look headlines a parade of belts, scarves and cardigans while tiny decorative appliques and double knits highlight the patriotic theme. A diet booklet ad by Reba and Bennie Churchill offers a weight loss plan for 50 cents.

Walt Disney Devon Ericson Devon Disney P.S Reba Bennie Churchill Hollywood

Dear Abby panel questions gifts and cultural curiosity

A reader asks if a niece bought a matching wedding gift she sent as a gift for the niece. Abby notes the gesture may be kind and suggests not to complain. A second letter from an Oregon mother living in Taiwan describes how adopted Oriental children attract attention and how the family handles curious crowds with good humor.

Abby Jane Dane Oregon Taiwan Auiby

Chile Missionary Addresses United Methodist Women

Chile missionary Waney Hinton on leave from Chile presented the May program for United Methodist Women. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. Ed Morrison and several women from Fairview and Silver Creek Churches. Devotions on Mothers were led by Shirley Walgren and others presented circle programs and prayer services.

Waney Hinton Tang Chile United Methodist Ed Morrison Fairview Silver Creek Shirley Walgren Jerry Lowe Marilyn Échring Alice Taplin Lois Athey Mabel Hadcock Hos Jeanie Boyd Ruth Boyd Harmony Winifred Froncis Carolyn Johnson Christine Schult Cora Bilbee Edith Viasak Marilyn Murray Learn God Reva Stedman Sharyn Mueller Camly Irwin Julie Murphy Rosella Norris Elizabeth Britain Evelyn Fraser Betty Cowan Wauneta Cooley Hetty Bess Hodges Joyce McNair

Heloise hints on reuse and gift ideas

Reader Norvella Upshaw shares using a shallow aluminum tray as a casserole lid and packing aid for a bake and lake dish. Edda Stocking suggests collecting free cookbooks from yarn companies as Christmas gifts and nylon hose can aid varnish application.

Heloise Norvella Upshaw Edda Stocking

Duncan Couple Mary Liss and Kevin Pinney Wed in St Stanislaus Church

Mary Margaret Liss and Kevin Lynn Pinney, both of Columbus, married May 8 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church with Rev. Cornelius officiating. The bride wore Venise lace and seed pearl accents, carried white rose bouquet, and was attended by Genene Bruns as maid of honor. The groom, enrolled at Central Nebraska Technical College in Hastings, will reside in Columbus after a reception at the parish hall.

Duncan Mary Margaret Liss Louis Liss Kevin Lynn Pinney June Pinney Columbus St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Cornelius Joan Goodman Bonnie Kuthron Lawrence Torczon Champagne Gigau Jersey Canterbury Genene Bruns Sheila Kassen Mary Lou Taylor West Chicago Tridesmai George Liss Lincoln Steve Loveless Bellwood David Kassen Roger Garhers Colnabus Shannan Prosaski Jodi Garbers Jell Garbers Ring Ken Ron’ Keruch John’ Wald James Vansen Silver Croek Platte College Central Nebraska Technical College Hastings Holdcrofts Bud Mbrachi Archie Hanson Gene Badmyart Stanley Zach

DUV observes 40th anniversary of Columbus tent

Daughters of Union Veterans marked the 40th anniversary of the Columbus tent with a luncheon at a local restaurant. Keith Bryan spoke at a later gathering about Platte County history and veteran services while Esther Wadsworth shared memories of Gettysburg. Three of 35 charter members survive: Esther Wadsworth, Madonna Spohn, Isabelle Jones.

Tettie K. Painter Daughters of Union Veterans Columbus Mandonna Ethel Leininger Fullerton Esther Wadsworth Maadonna Spohn Isabelle Jones Jones Hattie Heibel Lincoln Eleanor Jeffrey Spohn

Marriages Feature Donna Kelly and Russell Frahm

Donna Kelly of Columbus and Russell Frahm of Hoyt Kans wed in Meridian Kan They will reside in Hoyt Kan Phyllis Madsen and Mark Brennan of Omaha Neb wed in Platte County Judge's office at 4 pm Friday Associate Judge Josephine Merrill presided Mr and Mrs Alex Feik of Columbus served as witnesses

Donna Kelly Columbus Russell Frahm Hoyt, Kan Meridan Kan Hey Hoyt Phyllis Madsen Mark Brennan Omsha Platte County Josephine Merrill Alex Feik

Dulcie Gross Engaged to Scott Shawn

Mr and Mrs Jack Goss announce the engagement of their daughter Dulcie to Scott Shawn son of Mr and Mrs Jerry Shoener of Rapid City The couple both study at the University of Nebraska Lincoln and plan an August wedding

Rising City Jack Goss Dulcie Scott Shawn Jerry &. Shoener Rapid City

UN L seniors wed in Humphrey rites

University of Nebraska Lincoln seniors Mery Jo Heinen and Richard Holdcroft were married Friday evening at St Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey. Rev Edwin Albers officiated. Bridesmaids and ushers included family members from Omaha Lincoln and Sioux City. The bride wore an organza gown with Venise lace and orange blossom accents. A parish hall reception followed the ceremony.

Humphrey University of Nebraska-Lincoln Mery Jo Heinen Richard Holdcroft St. Francis Catholic Church Edwin Albers Ted Heinen William J. Holdcroft Omaha Karen Heinen Teresa Holdcroft Lois Heinen William Holdcroft Jr John Osborn Lincoln Willian

Social activities and club gatherings highlighted by pinochle win

Thursday events featured the Pinochle Group at Mrs. James Miler’s home with Mines Helen Caffey Phyllis Holdren and Marie Johnson winning prizes. Door prize went to Mrs Holdren. Special guests included Carroll Melliger and Wayne Galley. Immanuel Circle met with program Our Creator and singing by Umppanuel vat Shieh hi Houser. Gardeners Share Old Superstitions Luncheon at Mrs R B Rundquist with antique centerpieces and a Sharing Old Superstitions program. Wil-Es-Loran Club hosted by Mrs Reinhold Ernst with prize winners Mrs Hegi and Mrs Schup bach, Mrs Oppliger second.

Kousins James Miler Mines Helen Caffey Phyllis Holdren Marie Johnson Immanuel Circle Em Mueller Umppanuel Houser Asula B. F. Meschke A. H. Guettler Mmes. Harvid Bryan H. Broekemeier R- B. Rundquist Mmes. Ferd Brodswehrer Howard Christensen Darlene Luseke Robert Rodehorst Paul Bradley Beaney Dons Peterson Jady Schliefertizis garikans + Murdock Reinhold Ernst of Duncan Lee Hegi Carl Biaser Hegi Ed Schupbach Sheephead Harold Oppliger

Nebraska Picnic Set in California Hosts A Nebraskan Gathering

Former and current Nebraskans plan the Annual Nebraska State Picnic on May 25 at Martin Recreation Center California. Potluck from 2 PM with dish and table service provided coffee and punch. Call Ann Hasselbaleh at 714 527 6711 evenings for details. Trinity Lutheran LCW circle hosted by Helen Fuchsinger and others with guests June Losche Kathleen Hanson.

California Nebraska Martin Recreation Center la Palma Park Rec Anabel Harbor Blvd la Palma Ive Riverside Freeway Howes Ann Hasselbaleh Trinity Lutheran Lcw Helen {Uchsinger Mildred Brandt Kay Kronegaard Doris Seefeldt Ariea Anderson Helen Wendt Suzanne Schrodt Betty Lutjons June Losche Kathleen Hanson

Bicentennial Street Play at Leigh by Malin Street Students

The original Mohrsen organization presents a street play by Leigh on Malin Street. The bicentennial performance is set for Saturday at 3 p.m. by the children of The students reenact Constrict 84 under the direction of Mrs. Harold.

Leigh Orginal Mohrsen Malin Street Harold History United States

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