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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1977

Page

4

Silver Creek area personals and anniversary notices

Family and friends gather to honor Mary Lou Vetick a Sunday graduate of Silver Creek High School at a Silver Creek home reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vetick. Anniversary and open house notices include the 25th wedding anniversary for Albin Valasek, 50th for John and? Ditter, and a Wayne State College Three Penny Opera cast announcement with local attendees.

Mary Lou Silver Creek High School Richard Vetick Silver Creek Stefan Flislak Krakow Andy Volnek Sheila Frances Vetick Mike Voliek Cecilia Tworek Adrian Patsy Mike Tworek Don Chmiel Columbus Rudolph Prasoski Edwin Stankoski Steve Clarick Albin Valasek Silver Creek Hall John Ditter Monoroe Colleen Miller Toe Oborny Bellwood Jerold Hain Surprise Wayne State College Ramsey Theatre Wayne State

Columbus school TV schedule for next week

The Columbus school TV schedule lists Channel 2 playback for May 23 through May 27 featuring shows like The Electric Company, South America programs on continents and rivers, and literature features. Also noted are social events and visits including the Barta family graduation in Colorado, and local business ads and gatherings.

Channel 2 Nhxt South America Brazil the Electric Company Sutton Place Amazon River Man Peru Bolivia Chile

Eighth graders receive diplomas at Bellwood school

Bellwood eighth graders were awarded diplomas at a Tuesday night ceremony. Presenting the diplomas was Everette Hough. The class included Greg Kilne and Mike Hough along with several other named graduates such as Greg Schmid Greg Janicek Gina Navrkal Connie Lewis Ken Armstrong Mark Jacobsen and Julie Bykerk.

Bellwood Bellwood School Greg Kilne Mike Hough Mike Schmid Greg Schmid Greg Janicek Gina Navrkal Connie Lewis Ken Armstrong Mark Jacobsen Oliva Vorney Marjorie Smith Mary Ann Randall Kathy Nickolite Mary Jo. Meister Mark Trofholz Dan Eschliman Marty Remshek Julie Bykerk Randy Buhaty Tony Didier Trey Scholz Debbie Toy

Active Angels Meet Discusses Sewing and Plant News

Active Angels met on May 12 with Judi Korte as members discussed sewing needs and practiced sewing buttons, snaps and hook and eyes on Traci Gee. A plant highlight covered the May 13 Odds all Ends 4H meeting at Lisa Hen negsy's home with Chris Sliva bringing a purple passion plant and photos for members. A fair projects discussion followed. The next meeting is scheduled for June 1 at Stacey Sprunk's.

Active Angels Judi Korte Traci Gee Lisa Hennegsy Chris Sliva Observe Stacey Sprunk Cheri Pilakowski

Franciscans mark 25th anniversary in order

Two local friars from Humphrey celebrated twenty five years in the Order of Friars Minor. Allan Haiar and Leander Eisenmenger were honored at an eight o’clock dinner and seven o’clock Mass at Good Counsel Retreat House in Waverly. Rev Sylvester Micek OFM led the homily with several Franciscan colleagues in attendance. Awaiting family and relatives were Mrs Agnes Eisenmenger and Mrs Alverna Haiar along with other relatives. An Aug 21 Mass and reception in Humphrey are planned by the families.

Humphrey Order of Friars Minor Allan Haiar Leander Eisenmenger Good Counsel Retreat House Waverly Sylvester Micek Sioux City Jaws John Kent Burzynski Laurin Buzynski Columbus Edwin Albers Joseph Kesters

Seventh grade diplomas for St Bonaventure students

The St Bonaventure Home and School Association met for the final meeting of the year. Certificates of appreciation were given to teachers and Mr Blabak. Diplomas were presented to 39 sixth graders. New officers for 1977 78 were elected. A play was presented by the sixth graders.

St. Bonaventure Home and School Association Dennis Miller Basil Tsung John Blabak Regis Watts David Krause Allan Leapley Cary Raesner Emanuel Cimps Warren McLaughlin Prachers

Albion residents graduate at Northeast Technical Community College

At Norfolk commencement exercises, Carol L. Miller and Mark Skillstad earned associate of arts degrees, Daniel D Maas gained an associate of applied science in building construction, Cynthia Rutten and Richard M Nelson received secretariat diplomas, Jannan E Christo earned clerical secretariat, Curtis J Tisthammer named Outstanding Student with an associate of applied science in agriculture.

Albion Northeast Technical Community College Norfolk Carol L. Miller Mark Skillstad Daniel D Maas Cynthia & Rutten Richard M. Nelson Jannan E. Christo Curtis J. Tisthammer

Albion nurse elected to post ALBION Mrs Gordon Belguma named VP

Mrs Gordon Mary Belguma was elected first vice president of the Licensed Practical Nurse Association of Nebraska at the AMA convention in Omaha on May 11 and 12. She has chaired and served in multiple roles, graduated from Northeast Nebraska School of Practical Nursing in 1969, and worked at Wolf Memorial Center Albion Medical Clinic P C and Boone County Community Hospital in Albion.

Albion Gordon Mary) Belguma Licensed Practical Nurse Association of Nebraska Ama Omaha Belgutu Northeast Nebraska School of Practical Nursing Norfolk Wolf Memorial Center Albion Medical Clinic P.C Boone County Community Hospital

School menu for Columbus City Schools week of May 23

Elementary meals include beef and gravy over whipped potatoes buttered corn plain jello dinner rolls and butter on Monday Tuesday macaroni and cheese salad sandwiches buttered green beans apple crisp Wednesday tacos potato rounds lemonade peanut butter cookies bread and butter Thursday grilled cheese french fries sliced pears chocolate cookies Friday pizza potato wedges sliced peaches scooter pies Junior High offers Monday chicken noodle casserole tossed salad with french dressing sliced peaches cinnamon rolls Tuesday ground beef and spaghetti buttered green beans fruit or lemonade cake with topping bread and Wednesday pizza buttered tom apple juice chocolate whip cookies bread and Thursday tacos french fries fruit scooter pies bread and butter Sensor High presents a smorgasbord week with Monday through Wednesday activities and a partial note toward a Wednesday smorgasbord due to incomplete text.

Columbus City

Community Calendar May 23 to 27 events detailed

May 23 to 27 listings show Lions Club at Holiday Inn with Judge John Whitehead, Rotary at Elks Country Club, Women’s Division of the Chamber at Happy Chef, Sertoma carnival on 13th Street, National Secretaries Association at Loup Meeting Room, Sertoma at Holiday Inn, Chamber Commodores at American Family Ins. with Dave Blessen, Optimist at Ellis Country Club, Platte County Historical Society at Loup Mural Room, Right to Life at Equitable Meeting Room, Chamber Ag Committee at McDonald’s, Kiwanis at Elks Country Club.

Lions Club Holiday Inn John Whitehead Rotary Club Elks Country Chamber of Commerce Happy Chef Sertoma 13Th Street National Secretaries Association Loup American Family Insurances Dave Blessen Optimist Ellis Country Club Platte County Right To Life Equitable Meeting Room Chamber of Commerce Ag McDonald's Kiwanis Elks Country Club

Byrd Ordered Out Of Town Caught In Bus Larceny

David Byrd, 25, Oklahoma City, fined for disobeying an officer and told to leave Montgomery. He boarded a city bus to flee, backed it into a truck and sign at the station, causing damage, and was halted by a bystander before police charged him with grand larceny of the bus. He remains jailed on a 350 bond.

Montgomery Ala UPI David Byrd Byrd Matthis Piel Oklahoma City Charles Kowman

Skit at Zion Lutheran Sewing Circle Enjoyed

The Zion Lutheran Sewing Circle met in the parish hall on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Victor Olson Sr. read the topic Bread and Salt, with a monologue by Mrs. Gerald Vasek and Mrs. Ladean Korte. A skit was performed by Manes, Vernon Hake, Leo Grubluschen and Clarence Bartenbruch. Lunch was served by Mrs. Charles Mullenhoff, Mrs. Victor Olson Jr. and Mrs. Lawrence Olson.

Leigh Zion Lutheran Sewing Circle Victor Olson Sr Gerald Vasek Ladean Korte Manes Vernon Hake Leo Grubluschen Clarence Bartenbruch Charles Mullenhoff Victor Olson Jr Lawrence Olson

Lindbergh Reflects Awe At Flight And Human Progress

Charles A. Lindbergh in The Spirit of St. Louis recalls awe at crossing the Atlantic and questions whether aviation’s progress toward commerce and safety dulls the miracle of air travel. He ponders danger, mortality, and whether humanity risks losing the visionary spirit as technology advances.

New York UPI Charles A. Lindbergh St. Louis Atlantic

Bowling and cards aid Leigh senior citizens event

Fifty-six seniors attended the Hands of Friendship party at Leigh Bowl hosted by the Goldenrod Extension Club Tri County Extension Club and Leigh Bowl. Seventeen bowled while others played cards. It was the spring season's third such gathering. Lunch was provided by the clubs.

Leigh Goldenrod Extension Club Tri-County Extension Club

Weekend Guests Visit Platte Center Families

Platte Center residents entertained multiple weekend visitors including Rev. Joseph Miksch Sister Peggy OSM from Omaha and Rev. John Starostha, along with the Miksch family. Guests from Bennet, Creston, Columbus, and Kearney joined in meals and dinners, with gatherings at several local homes.

Frank Kuhr Dennis Kuhr Creston Fritz Hollman Columbus Leonard Kringstone Gene Lichlg Kearney Oscar Poeffel

Robert Novak on choir tour ends in western states

Robert Novak son of Mr and Mrs Gene Novak joins the Revival Choir of Central Bible College Springfield Missouri on a tour through western states and Canada. Friday marks the stop where he will perform with the group. Also noted, Mrs Iren Severin returned from Great Falls Montana after 12 days with daughter Carol convalescing from major surgery. Carol's sister Mrs Keith Black of Kirkland Washington visited. Dr and Mrs John Berney of Illinois and sisters Georgianna Iowa Regina Omaha visited Leigh at Mrs Alvena Bartenbruch's home. Their late father Dr Paul Berney was a physician in Leigh from 1926 to 1947.

Leigh Robert Novak Gene Novak Central Bible College Springfield Canada Iren Severin Great Falls Mont Carol Keith Black Kirkland Wash John Berney Ilinois Georgianna Iowa Regina Omaha Alvena Bartenbruch Paul Berney

Hospital Report Columbus Hospital Admission List

Admission and discharge details for Columbus Hospital include patients Connie King Platte Center Dwayne Wheatley Eagle Henry Koch Columbus Loyal McCone Shelby Mrs John Brisnehan St Edward Matt Terral David City Mrs John Nester Mrs Mark Pfeifer Ion and a birth Suri to Mr and Mrs William Korgie 3317 25th Street eight pounds four ounces born May 20.

Columbus Hospital Connie King Platte Center Dwayne Wheatley Eagle Henry Koch Columbus Henrietta Kersch Humphrey Loyal McCone Shelby John Brisnehan St. Edward Matt Terral David City John Nester Mark Pfeifer Ion Suri William Korgie 25Th Street

Columbus Nebraska City Briefs in Columbus Telegram

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings each Saturday and AA and Alan on Sundays with listed phone contacts. Correction: rezoning referred to Callinan wrong site. Rundell Chicken Farm is correct. Elks Ladies Golf Association meets Tuesday with coffee, rolls, shotgun start on front nine. Public card party Tuesday at American Tayion Club. Open House for Frank Martischang’s 50th wedding anniversary on June 9 at Holy Family gym Lindsay. Gene Atumal Banquet May 28 at high school auditorium, advance tickets via Gamble Store Geno or Sandra Swantek Monroe. deadline May 24. Humane Society shelter lists several dogs. city dog pound open daily 9 to 11:30 am. Knights of Columbus Hall steakery today 6 to 9 pm with Bert Feik Combo dance. Job’s Daughters meet Sunday at 2 pm after 1:15 pm practice. softball game with DeMolay at Pawnee Park.

Gene Atumal Gamble Store Geno Sandra Swantek Monroe

Brigham Eight Dies in Osceola Hospital Death

Brigham 8 of Shelby died Friday evening at Osceola hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at Kepner Roberts Funeral Home Osceola.

Brigham Ray Brigham Shelby Osceola Kepner-Roberts Funeral Home

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