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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1977

Page

8

Local Graduations and Weekend Notices Highlight Columbus Area

Postings reveal Deb Gondringer’s imminent graduation from Kearney State College with family present. PTCC offers a Small Business Workshop starting Tuesday. preregistration through Columbus Area Chamber or PTCC. Also reported are birth announcements, anniversaries, graduation attendances, and local service ads.

Deb Gondringer Kearney State College Paul Gondringer Pat Platte Technical Community College Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce Community Education PTCC

Peru State College confirms 111 graduates at Sunday ceremony

Larry B. Seawall of Columbus earned a bachelor of science as Peru State College awarded diplomas to 111 degree recipients. Nine additional students expected to finish requirements in August also participated alongside Sunday graduates.

Larry B. Seawall Columbus Peru State College Peru State

Hospital admits and dismissals listed for Columbus and Schuyler

The Columbus Hospital records list admissions Henry B. Jones Rising City Clifton Bothwell Marysville Kan Mrs. Herman Kanneman Mrs. Betty Jean Bartlett Mrs. John Neater and dismissals Mrs. Michael Schwartzer Mrs. Grant Grotelueschen Kenneth Neumann Wayne Barber Mrs. Darwin Sieh and daughter Mrs. Larry Brand and daughter Mrs. Dale Ryba Mrs. Hedwig Hahn Columbus Mrs. Steven Sprick and daughter Silver Creek Mrs. Ronald Schmidt Platte Center Mrs. Kyung Kim and daughter Genoa Mrs. Carl Anderson Mrs. Burdette Belgum Newman Grove. Schuyler Hospital admissions Nicole Cerny Linwood Daniel and Robbie Jo Berkland Morse Bluff. Dismissals Mrs. Charles Bartak Rebecca Schultz Charles Salak Timothy Gerrard Mrs. Emil Kucera Mrs. Ted Zeleny Schuyler Mrs. Jon Engel and daughter Richland Nicole Cerny Philip Kriz Linwood Bobbie Jo and Daniel Berkland Morse Bluff Tera Hedges and Billie Limbach North Bend transferred to Children’s Hospital Omaha.

Columbus Hospital Henry B. Jones Rising City Clifton Bothwell Marysville Kan Herman Kanneman Betty Jean Bartlett John Neater Columbus Michael Schwartzer Grant Grotelueschen Kenneth Neumann Wayne Barber Darwin Sieh Larry Brand Dale Ryba Hedwig Hahn Steven Sprick Silver Creek Ronald Schmidt Platte Center Kyung Kim Genoa Carl Anderson Burdette Belgum Newman Grove Schuyler Hospital Nicole Cerny Linwood Daniel Robbie Jo Berkland Morse Bluff Charles Bartak Rebecca Schultz Charles Salak Timothy Gerrard Emil Kucera Ted Zeleny Schuyler Jon Engel Richland Philip Kriz Bobbie Jo Daniel Berkland Tera Hedges Billie Limbach North Bend Children’s Hospital Omaha

Nebraska Wesleyan 88th commencement lists area graduates

Columbus area students earned degrees at Nebraska Wesleyan University during its 88th annual commencement. Degrees awarded included biology to Steven Baumert, elementary education to Carolyn Wagner, physical education to David Struebing, and business administration to Kenneth Kluck, with parents named for each graduate.

Columbus Kenneth Kluck Arnold Kluck

Omahan James Corcoran Found Dead in Home Fire

Omaha police and fire officials report James J. Corcoran a 25 year old resident was found dead in his four room alley home after firefighters responded to a fire call. Fire began in the living room couch possibly from a discarded cigarette and firefighters moved quickly to rescue but he died at the scene.

Omaha UPI James J. Corcoran Jack Conry Corcoran Conry

D E Trabert Named State Director of Distributive Education

Jon N. Trabert of Columbus has been named state director of Distributive Education effective June 20. He will also serve as state adviser of DECA, the vocational student organization. He previously taught distributive education at Columbus High School for two years and holds a master's in vocational education from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. He is the son of Carl Trabert of Milford.

Jon N. Trabert Columbus Trabert

OPEC Plans Freeze After Price War Signs Ease

OPEC members reportedly drop a planned 5 percent July price rise as part of a détente with Saudi Arabia. The 11-nation group will announce a formal price freeze on May 20, following pressure from Venezuela's President Perez and a push to halt the price war.

Beirut Lebanon UPI Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Saudi Arabia Middle East Carlos Andres Perez Oid

Coffee price cuts by top roasters ease consumer costs

United Press International reports major roasters General Foods and Coca Cola slashed ground coffee prices by 25 to 45 cents per pound with effective dates in May and May 9 for decaf and regular blends. Folger followed with a 25 cent cut to $4.18 per pound, reversing a March 30 price rise.

United Press International General Foods Corp Coca-Cola Co Thurday Folger Coffee Co Folger

Deaths and Funerals in Nebraska and Ohio areas

Obituaries report multiple deaths from veterans hospital and various towns. Howard Thompson, 76, of Newman Grove, died in Omaha with services at St Ansgar Church Lindsay. Jennie Mank 73 Schuyler, burial at Schuyler Cemetery. Frank Zybach death in Springfield Oregon. Mandy Blumm infant daughter of Fremont. Stella Shotkoski 81 Fullerton. Maura Reilly widow of a former Army nurse linked to Platte County. Burial and military honors noted, with many survivors listed.

Omaha Veterans Hospital Maura L. Reilly Platte County Rev. Francis Price St. Isidore Catholic Church St. Patrick Cemetery Platte Center Parry Post American Legion McKown Mark Sophia (McGowan) Johnson Chester Providence R.I Wayne State College Detroit Mich Medical Administration Corps Europe Rheims France Omaha Humphrey Wayne Neb Northwood Ohio Legion Holland St. Jerome Catholic Church Wallbridge Catherine Reilly Columbus J.J Margaret) Hayes Tom Reilly Frank Reilly McAllen Tex Frank Walter Patricia Lillian) Jensen Des Moines Iowa Louis Cora) Sander Newman Grove Thompson Zybach Frank Zybach John Zybach Springfield Ore Duncan Edward Lena Zybach Formr Sophie Valasek Scribner Gary Hopper Fremont J.D. Palmer Ralston Violet Blumm Harold Reich Elizabeth Geier Culbertson Shotkoski Albert Stella) Shotkoski Fullerton Memorial Hospital St. Peter Catholic Church Fullerton Richard Clarej Palmer Funeral Home Frank and Veronica Podraza) Jarecke St. Peters Church St. Ann

Community Notices and Schedule Highlights

Luncheon at Holiday Inn Courtyard. St Bonaventure Home and School potluck dinner at Social Hall. Pet listings include a male St Bernard, tan shepherd, female labrador, and more. Radio club meets to discuss local repeater. Alanon Alateen and Overeaters Anonymous schedules listed. Church circles, field day events at Pawnee Park, rummage sale at St Isidore, senior program at United Methodist, Rotary ethics talk, Explorer Post meeting, Weight Watchers at St Luke's. Y building cleanup announced with interior repaint, gym floor refinishing, signs, reopening dates May 31 and June 6.

Columbus Family Y

Traffic and court notes from Columbus and area

Records show multiple traffic accidents on Howard Boulevard 18th Street and other roads with damages from 25 to 2200 dollars. Fire call reports burning brush. County court actions include chemical test refusals and various DUI probation terms with fines and costs. Marriage notices list upcoming ceremonies for several couples in Immanuel Lutheran Church and St Francis Church venues.

Howard Boulevard 18Th Street David L. Spike Pershing Road 33Rd Avenue Clayton Petersen Motor Co St. Paul Columbus High Lot Russell D. Christensen 8Th Street Dana Johnson 14Th Street 34Th Avenue Steven E. Shipman 12Th Street Michael A. Zoucha Petersburg 18Th Avenue 23Rd Street Kenneth Schreiber Paul G. Frese 28Th Street 4Th Street 20Th Avenue Ann B. Walters Allen A. Long 20Th Street Michael Bauer Harold W. Cook Columbus Timothy A. Donovan Larry D. Cordsen

Three Women Graduate at College of St Mary Sunday

Columbus women Adelaide Haney Francis Haney graduated summa cum laude with a BS in medical record administration. Karen Gdowski earned a BS in medical record administration. Pamela Michaelson received a BS in elementary education.

Columbus College of St. Mary Adelaide Haney Francis Haney Karen Gdowski Richard Gdowski Pamela Michaelson Melvin Michaelson

Norfolk Man Dies in Madison Hotel Fire

Norfolk, Nebraska, Neal Crandall, 22, died early Sunday in a fifth floor room at the Madison Hotel apartments. The fire, contained to Crandall's room, started in a couch though exact causes remain undetermined. No other injuries reported.

Norfolk, Neb UPI Neal Crandall Norfolk Madison Hotel Crandall

Emeralds prized since Babylonian times at Froemels

The text notes emeralds have long been valued since ancient times and describes Froemels offering fine emerald designs. It mentions natural emeralds are not abundant now and the shop stocks a few items for selection.

Froemel’'s

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Kirk David Bud Hazen Valparaiso Ind Karna Milo Kincaid Columbus Beauty College Charles Sheldon Lincoln C.C. Sheldon Peg Zueriein Oriental Beauty Salon W.F.M.W.F Susan Backes Holy Family High School Lindsay Ed Backes William Kurtenbach Ervin Wieser Bill Haney Kenneth Cielocha Susan Duane Backes Leo Wiebold VFW Club Elmer Miessler Edna Haney Bernice Schroeder Mervin Yankie Sheri Anderson Waldean Saalfeld Lloyd Kohler Michael Honke Topeka Matthew Paul Heather Beth Herbert Hanke Columbus Family Planning Mth Street S.G. Williams R.P. Nelson University of Nebraska College of Business Administration Mary Lee Luebbe Steamex Good Housekeeping Columbus Laundry and Dry Cleaners Hardy J. Christensen Valley DeVerne Art Matzen Steve Kingery Corie Jason Bob Matzen Ryan Paul Wagner Lamar Converse Mick Johnson Mike and Brent Ashland Nebraska National D.E. Post Jon Trabert OPEC Laura Lockson Robert Lockson Ata Atlme By Jim Uhlmann Anderson Floral CO. Inc 26Th Ave Posses Andersons U.S. Hwy. 30 Holiday Inn Courtyard St Bonaventure — Home and School Assn St. Bonaventure Social Hall St. Bernard Call Humane Society Radio Pawnee Amateur Radio Club 1609 8Th Street Alanon Alateen American Legion Club 21St Avenue UMW Lois Onita Nitz Alfreda Bessie Ruth Helen Jeanne Dirks Rita Julie Murphy Federated Church Mabel Gertsch Spatz Lloyd Castner Everett Weaver Columbus City Pawnee Park St. Isidore Church United Methodist Church Rotary Club Elks Country Club Businessmen and Ethics Jim Unimann Ed Nielsen American Legion Hall St. Luke’s Church Charlotte A. Musilek Catherine Brezenski Kelli Lippstreit Sharon K. Schrad Jay Schmeichel South Dakota Bernard Zimmerer Robert Hermsen Howard Deaver Warren Kohl Tilden Fredrick Alexander Roy Arey Danny Kluck Alvin Rogers David City Amy Connelly Monroe Paul Luetkenhaus Paul Kasselder Scott Saalfeld Archie Peterson Karen Klug Tyrone Jarosz Jeffrey J. Mueller William Forney Russell Strehle Fred Irelan Robert Conway Grand Island Warren C. Honaker Mountain View Calif Karen M. Leonhard Immanuel Lutheran Church Loren V. Wembhoff Carolyn L. Jaworski St. Francis Church Kenneth Peetz Patricia Lynn Hughes Grand Forks N.D St. Bonaventure Ixizigly Eet Columbus Sylvester Stallone Talia Shire Howard Kelly American Gem Society AGS Nero Sroemels Jewelry Store 26Th Avenue
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