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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1976
Page
12
Aries to Pisces provide daily guidance with emphasis on action and governance. Notable lines include Taurus about confidentiality and Leo urging faith and initiative. May 24 1976 birthday note highlights influential allies but stresses personal effort.
Commencement at Genoa High School honored 43 graduates. The class motto urged living life in one’s own way as scholarships and awards were announced. Notable winners included Linda Parry and Kim Cromwell, while Father John Rizzo delivered the invocation and Rodger Lanemeier gave the address.
Newman Grove honors night recognized students and staff with multiple awards. Salutatorian LaRhea Nelson and valedictorian Marcia Lee led the list, with Tony Huerta earning several honors including athletic and band awards. Other recipients included Cheryl Christensen, Larry King, Renee Felber, Heidi Koenig, and Steve L. Johnson for various achievements. Gene Wissenburg received the Henzlik Award in vocational agriculture.
The Billy the Kid tombstone has been returned to Fort Sumner where he was shot by Marshal Pat Garrett and buried in 1881. Joe Bowlin recovered the marker from a Granbury Texas field and will reinstall it during Old Fort Days on June 19.
Lakeview High School officials announced the Board of Education adopted a Title IX policy prohibiting sex discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal funds. The district completed a self evaluation and presented reports to the Board after committees reviewed employment student personnel curriculum and related areas.
A series of local group meetings and events scheduled from May 23 to May 28. Activities include dances, luncheons, committee meetings, club gatherings, and a parade display area at East Shelter Pawnee. Participating organizations include PWP Lions Rotary Chamber of Commerce Junior Achievement Kiwanis and more.
New Albion cheerleaders for next year include basketball head Jill Nore with Jean Beierman Sanda Kotre and Jeni Kinzer. Wrestling squad features Sherry Paulson Lori Waid Sue Hartford and Lynette Cookson. Football cheer duties attach to both basketball and wrestling squads. New Pompen group lists Kim Purcell Terri Spiegel Jana Conrad Amy Cox Licia Martin and Karla Nelson.
University of Chicago researchers test a mechanical pancreas that monitors blood glucose and auto delivers insulin. The device, about 15 inches long, attaches via a tube to a vein in the liver and was tested on about 10 volunteers to aid control of diabetes.
The World Council of Churches general secretary spoke on religious liberty as a global human right, citing the Helsinki Agreement and cases in the Soviet Union and South Korea. He urged Americans to uphold liberty without turning it into ideology and highlighted secularism's clash with spiritual values in a technological age.
Mrs. Donald Fox will direct the First Baptist Bible School in Albion. Sessions run June 1 to 5 from 9 30 a m to 3 30 p m with a program on June 6 at 2 p m. Another Bible school runs May 31 to June 4 from 9 a m to 2 30 p m for nursery through 8th grade with a program on June 6 at 10 30 a m.
Sealed bids for Contract 72 284 Riprap at Gerald Gentleman Station Unit 1 near Sutherland Nebraska are due by 10:00 a.m. CDT June 2 1976 in Columbus office. Documents cost 10.00 and may be inspected in Columbus Denver and at Stearns Roger. Lowest responsible bid may be accepted or all bids rejected.
A series of public auction notices across Nebraska and nearby areas lists sale dates, times, locations, and auctioneers. Items include antique auctions near Columbus and Schuyler, land and real estate at Colfax County Courthouse, house and furniture auctions in Shelby, Brent's Cafe area, KOA Camp Grounds east of the Columbus airport, and residence personal property sales in Richland.
Humphrey High School held commencement Sunday afternoon for 20 graduates. Carol Orth was valedictorian and Paul Mausbach salutatorian. Thomas J. Carraher delivered the address. Class motto was Today we follow tomorrow we lead.
The annual Gold Star Mother's Tea was held Tuesday in Newman Grove with Lawrence Olson providing music and Mrs. Al Barton reciting a poem. Poppy corsages were presented to honorees including Mrs. Elin Brinell Gold Star Hulda Ryan of Norfolk Carl Stourson Ann Sawyer and Rose Skillstad.
Genoa held a bicycle rodeo Saturday sponsored by the Genoa Chamber of Commerce, Police Department, and Nance County Sheriff Department for elementary age children. Jerilyn Anderson won overall with individual winners Renee Zoucha first grade, Kim Nishimori fourth grade, and Jerilyn Anderson again in fifth and sixth grades.
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