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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1977
Page
3
A reader recalls using an electric knife to slice four inch foam smoothly for couch cushions. A second tip describes a husband’s expandable filing system with wood notches and a dowel to separate yearly bills and receipts. A third reader adds a baking powder trick to fluffy mashed potatoes with milk and butter.
Mrs Slet praises using paper bags to dredge stew meals and notes that heavy clear plastic bags save flour and show even coverage. She adds plastic bag reuse. Harriet Barry shares a chipped beef on toast tip to cube toast first to reduce spills for kids and busy workers.
Delta Kappa Gamma met at Columbus Senior High home economics room for a catered dinner and social evening. President Twila Wallee led the business meeting. Barb Sanders and July Owens reported on the state convention. Velma Sims, a former Columbus member, received one of three 250 scholarships for doctoral study. Alvara Ramm, reporting on the NW conference in Omaha July 12, asked help in preparing packets for renistration. Sharon Brakenhoff presented gifts to retiring members Fern Sipes and Pauline Foreman. Hostesses were Donna Smith, chairman, Arlene Schumacher, Charlotte Ruzicka, Lucille Wallace, Joyce Shilling.
Readers share compassionate views on raising children with disabilities. A mother of six, including adopted and handicapped children, explains the growth and joy found in every child. The piece highlights AASK and praises supportive friends who celebrate newborns with Down syndrome.
Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Krienert of Scribner announce the engagement of their daughter Laure Ann to Stuart Osten, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arlyn Osten of Leigh. Laure Ann works at Four Seasons Beauty Salon and Stuart is employed at Rogers Tractor and Equipment. they plan a September 10 wedding at St. Leo Catholic Church in Snyder.
All area day care and social service staff are invited to a training session sponsored by the Day Care In-Service Training Program and the Nebraska Welfare Dept. Barb Collins and Bernie Dineen from the Kearney area will cover definitions identification reporting procedures and community resources. The workshop Saturday runs 9 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. at the Norfolk Commercial Federal Savings and Loan office 602 Norfolk Avenue.
New officers of the Platte Valley Home Economics Association are Deanna Ekler president, Kathy Johnson vice president, Pat Bass secretary treasurer. They were elected Monday night after a salad bar supper at Joy Tooley’s home. The program included an Eleloise Hint exchange.
Miami guests visit the Jarosz family on Sunday as several relatives attended multiple local school graduations and commencements. Attendees include Schumacher and Zoucha families of Miami, Kuta and Platmor families, and relatives of Laure Dohmen and Kennth Kuta in nearby communities.
Cathy Rickert’s miscellaneous shower honored her with guests using initials for wishes. Decorations matched her June 4 Trinity Church wedding to William Walters. Hosting by Mrs. Ernest Johannes' home. Also Kountry Kousins Pinochle gathering with high scores noted and June hostess planned. Mrs. Fred Behlen celebrated 93rd birthday with family dinner at Holiday Inn. Six of nine children attended along with relatives and a niece.
Delta Tau chapter rituals shared honors for Mary Ann Bede and 11 initiates. New officers installed for 1977 78 Betty Blaser president and Mary Ann Bede vice president. Summer events planned and pledges welcomed amid a fall season kickoff and committee reorganizations. Leigh Garden Club held no host lunch and plantings with guests Joel Vasek and Ruby Reininger. notes from Norfolk District V Director and a Colfax County thank you.
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