Ebel Family News and Local Celebrations Report
Mrs. John Ebel visited daughter and family in Diller after a Nebraska Omaha commencement where Delores Ebel earned a Master of Science in special reading and will teach as a reading specialist in Norfolk. Open House marks Eldon Nitzs 25th wedding anniversary at Walter Wahl Farm Leigh on May 25 1975. Mary Clarke earned a Master of Science in education at Drake University accompanying Mrs. John Yosten. Various weekend visits, graduations, and family gatherings noted across Omaha Blair Columbus Platte Center and Silver Creek communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ebel
David Mees
Stacy
Diller
University of Nebraska- Omaha
Delores Ebel
Omaha
Norfolk Junior High
Eldon Nitz
Walter Wahl
Leigh
Nebraska
John Yosten
Drake University
Des Moines
Iowa
Mary Clarke
Keith Yosten
Loren Davis
Terri Lynn
Alan
Columbus High School
Ron Keller
Ron Henn
Udell Poliska
Silver Creek
Don Williams
Central City
Gilbert Cook
Norfolk
Wilbert
Steve J. Greisen
Platte Center
Louis Gerber
Mary Elsner
Robert Williams
James Podliska
James Legenza
Cory
Lawrence Kush
Amy Jo
Cindy Kushen
Orville Ahrens
Kelly Weldon
Mary Mielak
Keith Anderson
John
Bernie Laska
Jamie
Margaret Miller
Vernon Scott
Leland Larson
Dolan
Norman Davis
Robin Schreiber
Debra Welker
Hasselbalch Family Weekend and Regents Scholar News
Mrs Edythe Hasselbalch and Miss Alma Hasselbalch spent the weekend in Booneville Missouri with their son and nephew Mr and Mrs Jack Hasselbalch and family. Mrs E A Murphy accompanied them to Kansas City where she visited her daughters the Don Degenhardts and Dick Millers of Columbia Missouri. Friday night she attended the graduation of her granddaughter Carolyn Degenhardt from Ruskin High School in Kansas City. Carolyn has received a four year Regents Scholarship from Northwest Missouri State University Maryville Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edythe Hasselbalch
Alma Hasselbalch
Booneville
Jack Hasselbalch
E.A. Murphy
Kansas City
Don Degenhardts
Dick Millers
Columbia
Carolyn Degenhardt
Ruskin High School
Carolyn
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville
Merle Norman Studio to Close for Memorial Weekend
Dr and Mrs F J Wolpert attended Creighton University commencement in Omaha on Saturday where his brother Dr Paul Wolpert, a long time Onawa physician, received the 1975 Alumni Achievement Citation for distinguished service and Christian witness. Sons Michael L and Stephen also graduated among nine children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.J. Wolpert
Creighton University
Omaha
Paul Wolpert
Onawa
Iowa
Michael L
Stephen
Creighton
Hospital admissions and transfers across Nebraska era
Behavioral hospital report lists Admissions at Behlen Community Hospital including Mrs. Robert Zach Humphrey and James S Wilke Columbus with dismissals of Enfrid Nelson Monroe and Margaret Duncan York and Harold Heithoff Cedar Rapids. Boone County Hospital records birth of son to Mr and Mrs Duane Overvaag Lindsay weighing seven pounds two ounces on May 17. Schuyler Memorial Hospital transfers include Joan Sinkula and Debbie Skinner to Omaha with burn center, Harold Skinner and Ricky Skinner to Dodge County Hospital, and admissions of Jean Kaminski Schuyler with dismissals of George Neuhaus Leigh and Tammy Skinner Fremont and other names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behlen Community Hospital
Robert Zach
Humphrey
James S. Wilke
Columbus
Enfrid Nelson
Monroe
Margaret Duncan
York
Harold Heithoff
Cedar Rapids
James R. Batie
Boone County Hospital
Duane Overvaag
Lindsay
Schuyler Memorial Hospital
Joan Sinkula
Schuyler
Omaha
Debbie Skinner
Fremont
Childrens Burn Center
Harold Skinner
Ricky Skinner
Dodge County Hospital
Jean Kaminski
George Neuhaus
Leigh
Joseph Hajek
Linwood
Tammy Skinner
Florence Bartak
Allan Kracl
Carol D. Moore
Albert Walla
Clarkson
County Court Fines List From Platte County Session
County court payments listed for Monday in Platte County include Lynn Rodgers of Humphrey for no inspection sticker at $10, Edward Lundak of Verdigre speeding $10, Sandra Lines for allowing an unlicensed operator at $10, Carl Buckmiller from North Dakota for motor vehicle fuel tax $25, William Tredway for no registration $15, Gerald Jensen of Norfolk overweight on axle $25, Lawrence Muller from Kansas overgross $25, Robert D. Orr of Kansas speeding $15, Douglas Harsh speeding $15, William H. Joy speeding $20, Ernest M. Pohl of Creighton illegal use of A plate $27, Rich Fyfe intoxication $10, Marion Johnson improper turn $10, Daniel Buggs traffic signal $10, Lawrence Moser improper parking on highway $5, Raymond Bures Leigh insufficient life jackets $10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte County
Columbus
Lynn Rodgers
Humphrey
Edward Lundak
Verdigre
Sandra Lines
Carl Buckmiller
North Dakota
William Tredway
Gerald Jensen
Norfolk
Lawrence Muller
Kansas
Robert D. Orr
Douglas Harsh
William H. Joy
Ernest M. Pohl
Creighton
Rich Fyfe
Marion Johnson
Daniel Buggs
Lawrence Moser
Raymond Bures
Leigh
Visits From Distant Relatives Highlight Silver Creek Social
Silver Creek notes record multiple house calls and family gatherings. Viola Mason of Salt Lake City visits her mother Mrs. Chris Boss for a week. Denver visitors Nat Tolman and Natalie also call on Mrs. Boss. Seattle and Osceola relatives travel to see family members, while Myrtle Beach and Omaha connections join in. Iowa Minnesota and Nebraska kin share meals and trips with local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Viola Mason
Salt Lake City
Utah
Chris Boss
Nat Tolman
Natalie
Denver
Colo
Charles Cotton
Seattle
Wash
George Buchta
Osceola
Dale Buchta
Edward Tworek
Myrtle Beach
S.C
Bob Powers
Powers
Ed Gavlik
Tworek
Omaha
Albert Hansen
Alton
Iowa
Mary Ann Hansen
Worthington
Minn
Jim Hansen
Glen Carter
Columbus
Mabel Carter
Violet Terry
Clarks
Ruth Hoff
Lincoln
DULLUM and Widhalm Deaths Rites in Nebraska
Funeral notices from Nebraska papers report Mrs. Mary E. Dullum 90 dies at Behlen Hospital and services held at Gresham Presbyterian Church. Leo G. Widhalm 77 dies in Norfolk Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital with rites at St. Mary Catholic Church and burial at Prospect Hill Cemetery. Thomas J. Ryba 47 dies at Behlen Hospital with funeral at St. Anthony Church and burial at St. Bonaventure Cemetery. extensive survivor list given. Additional notices list Albert E. Mundsinger and Fred Kluver deaths with pending services and details, and Charles F. Bolen services scheduled at Knott Funeral Home Ulysses with burial in Ulysses Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Ted
Madison
Bill
Tom
Mary Jean) Bruckner
Jim
Helen Clare) Wingert
Eagle Lake
Minn
John
North Bend
Florian
Brunswick
Fritz
Motley
Joe
Denver
Louis
Vincent
Harold
Clara) Poeschel
Mary Hoffman
Pierce
Anne Weyers
Mount Angel
Ore
George
Agnes) Fischer
Woodburn
Anton
Rose) Wietfeld
Scribner
Josephine) Wingert
Osmond
Union Pacific Railroad
Mr. Ryba
Peter and Mary (Kozak) Ryba
Duncan
St. Anthony Church
Eagles Lodge
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
St. Bonaventure Church
Janette M. Fyfe
Traci Lynn
Jodi Rae
John J
Arcadia
Calif
Lonnie M
Rosemead
Paul J
Martin J
North Platte
Charles
Carl
Columbus
Ann Sanckey
Roy (Vick) Stevens
Fresno
Lawrence
Vernie) Burnett Jr
Bolen
Charles F. Bolen
Ulysses
Knott
David City
Bonnie Gilman
Mr. Bolen
Veterans Hospital
Omaha
Earl
Jessie (Boulter) Bolen
Nebraska
Robert J
San Diego
Richard A
Ind
Paul
Jarvis
Rouse seeks microfilm machine replacement for office needs
County Judge Jerry Rouse told the Board of Supervisors his microfilm machine has failed and parts are unavailable. He proposed buying a small, inexpensive unit to meet his office’s workflow, asking for price information for the first June meeting. Memorial Day was set for May 26. the board also handled many Board of Equalization relief requests from motel owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Rouse
Board of Supervisors
Rouse
Board of Equalization
Hats and harmony at Creston Friendship party
The Creston Friendship Project Club held a spring party at the Lions Club on May 16 with hat modeling by six members. Mrs. Ella Simpson won for age of style while Mrs. W J Ritter and Mrs. Robert Ritter sang duets and accompanied on piano. Bingo provided prizes as members enjoyed a menu led by Mrs. Lela Larson and others. invitations were sent by Mrs. Ernest Blessen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Friendship Project Club
Lions Club
David Zimmerman
Agnes Walter
Ella Simpson
W.J. Ritter
Robert Ritter
Louise Bachman
Lela Larson
H.F. Jansen
August Wiemer
Hulda Boning
Ernest Blessen
Ford Appeals for Courage in Charlotte Freedom Day Rally
President Ford urged national unity and patriotism during a Freedom Day speech in Charlotte applauded by more than 50,000. He praised the Mayaguez rescue, blasted self pity, and thanked Sen. Robert Morgan for Kennedy praise before flying back to Washington. Also noted Pvt. Jerry Morton returning to El Toro from parental visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N.C
UPI
Ford
America
Mayaguez
North Carolina
Robert Morgan
John F. Kennedy
U.S
Morgan
Washington
Europe
Legion Auxiliary Meets Monday in Silver Creek
The American Legion Auxiliary met last Monday afternoon with Mrs. Jack Bryant. A business meeting was held. Mrs. Al Wandro won the hostess gift. Lunch was served to the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
American Legion Auxiliary
Jack Bryant
al Wandro
Merle Peterson
Merle Schott
Frank Schuldt
Third graders visit Weather Bureau and museum in Shelby
Shelby Public School third graders toured the Weather Bureau and Stuhr Museum on Friday. Sponsors included many local residents, with Mrs. Rossie Gabel driving the bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Shelby Public School
Grand Island
Weather Bureau
Stuhr Museum
Mmes
Harold Grossnicklaus
Neal Neal
Richard Thelen
Bob Scow
Virgil Spitz
John O’brien
Julian Boro
Kenneth Kuhnel
Bernard Korger
Milford Johansen
Norma Krumbach
Rossie Gabel
Platte College
Lorraine Rafert
Osceola
Ricky Jones
Jerome Harris
Dorothy Kosch
Nell Davis
Richard Eller Sr
Rochester
Minn
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Residents attend state fire school
BELLWOOD-Don Peters and Fire Chief Joe Romshek attended the Nebraska State Fire School in Grand Island Saturday. Visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Markus Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Braum and Susie Eberly of Lincoln. Gail Janicek of Holdrege spent the weekend with her parents. Orsie Adams returned home after visiting Bridgeport for a grandson's wedding. They also saw Larry Van Doren and daughter of Charleston, S.C. Mrs. Van Doren is a granddaughter of the Adamses.
Hastings College honors 41 seniors at commencement
Special honors were awarded to 41 Hastings College seniors in Sunday's commencement exercises. Susan Kay McChristy of Columbus earned magna cum laude with high distinction in psychology and distinction in music. Dana Westring, also of Columbus, graduated cum laude with distinction in art. David Ziola of Columbus received departmental honors with high distinction in physical education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings College
Columbus
Stromsburg
Susan Kay McChristy
Dana Westring
David Ziola
Also Mentioned on This Page
Columbus Telegram
Ine
Immanuel Lutheran Evening Guild
Joyce Markytan
Scotus High
Blair College
Frank Markytan
Martin A. Stenger
Fred Straley
Margaret Stenger
Topeka
Kan
Louise Reinke
St. John Lutheran Church
Moon Moon
Gordon Hulsebus
Tiffany
Larry Trofholz
Lawrence Trofholz
Colleen
Gary Trofholz
Greg
H.J. Flesner
Avon
Rapid City
S.D
Gillette
Wyo
Joie Lynn
Bradley Flesner
al Raby
Merle Norman
Mrs
Citizen Smith
By Dave Gerard
Mundsinger
Albion
Albert E. Mundsinger
St. Edward
Levander Funeral Home
Kluver
Fred Kluver
Rt. 3
D. Lee Grace
McKown
Columbus Cemetery
Henry
Johanna Dorothea
Bargman) Kluver
Illinois
Rose Novicki
Columbus and
Pawnee
Amateur — Radio Club
Equitable Community Room
Columbus Manor
Dale Moore
Bob Moore
Green Thumb — Garden Club
Elvina Karlin
Disabled American Veterans — Auxiliary
VFW Club Room
PTA
Terry Gaver
Lovers Lane
Carl Derryscher
Sth
Margaret Jochum
36Th Avenue
Richard Vlach
21St Street
23Rd Avenue
John Matousek
Humane Society
Manchester
St. Mary Hospital
Circle Corrections
Federated Church
Wenesday
Ted Gertsch
Sprigs and Sprouts Garden Club
C.A. Pittman
Duncan Jackson Cemetery
Columbus Public Library
Behlen — Employes Credit Union
Carroll Borders
Cursillo Altrella
Scotus High School
Sertoma
Sertoma Club
Holiday Inn
Sick
Meek the
Wrodkey Boys
13Th St
Legion Auxiliary
E.E. Burritt
United Methodist
Gertrude Ward
Bruce Cowgill
Thelma House
Dick House
Kearney
Robert House
Phoenix
Ariz
George Sloan
Gering
Lee Chatfield
Millie Hutchinson
Charles Davison
Ted Cremerts
Betty Kropatsh
State
Connery
The
Tonite
Serpico
Mothers
Brodkey
Brodkey's
Pean Mus Ereamene
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