Local Guards Honor Columbus Firms at Noon Dinner
The Military Department of Nebraska presented certificates of appreciation to Columbus businesses and others for supporting Company C 2nd Battalion Infantry. Gen John Stephenson urged continued community backing as enlistment needs rise, noting discounts offered to unit members. Officers Francis Coleman and Ronald Falk attended the State Jaycee Convention in Lincoln May 16 18.
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Military Department of Nebraska
Dsth Battalion Infantry
Ariaty 3 Guard
Columbus
Appr
Columbus Busines
John Stephenson
Stephenson
National Guard
Albion
Francis Coleman
The
Jaycees
Ronald Falk
Lincoln
Phillis Michel
Loretto
Church Women United Program
Wolf Recreational Center
Wolf Nursing Home
Nursing Home
Larry Ellwanger
Iufense
Gen. Stephenson
Company C
Volved
Joe Bordy
Bordy’s Clothing
Dick Olcott
VFW Junior Unit entertains guests tea at Vets Club
Albion reports the VFW Junior Unit hosted mothers grandmothers and guests at a May 19 tea at the Vets Club. Senior girls Barbara Rolf Marilyn Reithart and Noel Muck were honored with gifts while a program of poems songs and hobbies was showcased. Local firms and city entities were recognized by the advisory board and Military Department of Nebraska honored Columbus Police Department City of Columbus and Columbus Telegram.
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Albion
VEW
Vets Club
Lucile Clark
Irs
LaMont Sch
Sumer
Barbara Rolf
Marilyn Reithart
Noel Muck
Schmadeke
Ts. Phillis Michel
Dan Rutten
Cochairmen
John Flanagan
Keith Ladd
Anna Watson
Tractor safety course planned in Columbus for youths
A 20 hour Tractor Safety Course will be held at Agricultural Park Administration Building in Columbus on May 28 and 29. The program targets 14 and 16 year olds operating tractors on farms with instructors including Robert Voboril Jim O'Hare and Jatin Miyoshi. Classes run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with a $9 fee and students should bring a sack lunch. Contact the County Extension Office at 564-3269 for details.
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Agricultural Park
Columbus
Robert Voboril
Lakeview Vocational Agriculture
Jim O'Hare
Jatin Miyoshi
Swich
Nevada man recreates 19th century switchboard in basement
In Nevada Iowa Dave Smith, a retired telecom worker, installs a working late 1800s style switchboard with a 100-line system operated by his wife Irene. Dialing features include crank calls, cord wiring, and a central hub reminiscent of rural U S A before direct distance dialing and microwaves.
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Nevada
Iowa
U.S.A
Dave Smith
Smith
Missouri
Arundels
South
Humne
Suimeliznes
Irene
C Central
Farewell Coffee for Shelby Public School Teachers
A goodbye coffee was hosted at Mrs. Sandi Kosch’s home Monday for departing Shelby Public School teachers Mrs. Marietta Peters and Mrs. Lynne Young. Hostesses were Wilma Kessler Sandi Kosch Sue Ott Carmen Pesicka and Wilma Gondringer with attendees including secretaries teachers cooks and male teachers wives. A farewell gift was presented to the two ladies.
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Shelby
Sandi Kosch
Marietta Peters
Lynne Young
Shelby Public School
Mmes
Wilma Kessler
Sue Ott
Carmen Pesicka
Wilma Gondringer
Peters
Mrs. Young
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Telegram, Police Department
City of Columbus
Wes Baxa
Fred Gerber
John R. Stephenson
Modern Cleaners
Bordy
VFW Junior Unit
Prokupek Shoes
Pally Shoes
Tooley Lrup
Drew's Tire Service
C. Aulu
Oldfather's
O.K. Coast To Coast
Greiner's
Tempo
Landgren
Columbus Police Department
Columbus Telegram
Famous Label
ALL Weather
Bank-Americard
Blue Wind + SHOP FOR WOMEN
Lowan
Phiys
Central Telepts
Tooleys
Midwest Street Red Association
Downtown Merchants Assoc
GROUP
Woodrick & Allen
13Th St
Midwest Street Red Assoc
Downtown Merchants Association
Holiday Inn
Highway 30
10Th Avenue
15Th Street
23Rd Avenue
14Th Street
27Th Avenue
13Th Street
24Th
27Th Avenues
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