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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1971

Page

3

Local notices include open house and family visits in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Roy Rosacker Mud Shawn visit Miss Eni Rovue and relatives in Columbus this week after a stay in Omaha. The Trathers family home and others will visit Mr and Mrs Feed Rosacker in Stunt. The Brown Derby opens with live music and Wed May 2 open house. A list of guests from Columbus, Omaha, and nearby towns attends a Sunday dinner at Miss Moelle.

Roy Rosacker Vernug X.Y Eni Rovue Columbus

Melinda Luchsinger Dies at 86 Funeral Planned

Melinda Luchsinger died Sunday at Behlen Memorial Hospital at 86. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. He M. Rathkamp officiating, burial in Columbus Cemetery. She was born 1864 in Pleasant Hill Missouri, married Frank Luchsinger in 1912, and lived on a Columbus farm before moving here. Surviving are five children, six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and she was a charter member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Memorials may go to Trinity Lutheran Memorial Fund or donor's choice.

Melinda, Batehsinger Bth Steel Behlen Menoriak Hospital Realih He M. Rathkamp Trinity Lutheran Church Columbus Nean Wednesdy Gass-Haney Fem Bopam Johani Laan Rivail Schnoll Done Pleasant Hill Frank Luchsinger Harrisonville Galinbus Columbus In 191 Slowing the Death of Her Husband. Mrs. Luchsinger Ladies Aid Kensington Circle Trinity Latheran Memorial Fund Walter W Frank J Aisin M Maraeriter May Iloyd Katherine? Croisant Lucille ‘Luchsinger John Pred Henry

Kuhn Graveside Rites Held in Creston

Graveside services for Sirs. August Lenas Kuhn, a Creston native, were conducted at Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. BF Mesechke officiating. The death notice references the father of Rev. Gentes Way, pastor of Presbyterian Church.

Creston August Lenas Kuhn Fairview Cemetery Mesechke Ward Gentes Way Presbyterian Chueh

Police log lists four Saturday crashes in Columbus area

Columbus police checked four accidents Saturday across multiple locations. Damages ranged from 80 to 1600 dollars, with injuries reported in several cases. Names include Edward Seiley, Clara Kwapnoski, Diamie Rotkham, Aqueline King, Carl Olsen, Van Bush, Mark German, Serena Johnson, and others. Sheriff's deputies investigated a Friday crash on Highway 8.

Columbus Stree Wortanaw 7Th Street Carl G. Olsen Wakaami van Highway 8 Ird J. Fallesen Neligh Mary A. Bruns Lincoln

Albion church women discuss May Fellowship Day and funds

In Albion the church women met at Wall Memorial to review the May Fellowship Day organized by local churches. The group noted a least coin collection of 10.79 and a general offering of 2 to support the Wall Nursing Home chapel, with transportation needs for town appointments discussed and plans made for upcoming Wall Nursing Home activities.

Albion Chutreh Waren United Wall Memorial Cates Miamie Racharils Marl Tamm Stor The Wold Nursing Hone Hawird Mills Union of Ineal Churches Wall Nursing Home Rao Wolf Naysing Elsiiig Duces Dade Raymond Mfarele de Valigis Laneh Sepwou Dats Conrad Mis Maricle

Kenneth J. Clancy Dies in Omaha at 85

Kenneth J. Clancy 85 of 3210 th Street died Sunday at Clarkson Hospital Omaha after five months of illness. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Gass Taney Funeral Home with Rev. David Sellars officiating. burial at Hoselawan Memorial Park. Born December 30, 1915 in Ord Nebraska he was an electronic engineer and worked for Northrup Aircraft Co Hawthorne CA and Union Pacific Railroad at Gram Island. He married Vina J. Pigard in 1934. survived by wife, one daughter Arden Bokelman Seward, three grandchildren and a brother Guy Clancy of Denver.

Senneth L. Clancy St. Paul Ord Clancy Vina J. Pigard Cornell Bluffs Tawa Denver Mare Island Nu Vallejo Calif Trum Hei Union Pacific Railroad Gram Island Don's Bleekite Nevada Colo Dale Mechanics Arden Bokelman Seward Guy Chaney Nenvor

Newman Grove WSCS Meeting Highlights And Plans

The Newman Grove WSCS met at the Methodist Church with President Mrs Larkin Jolson presiding. A program on faith was announced for May 22 at Zion Lutheran Church featuring Rev and Ms Wold missionaries to Peru. Plans for a May 23 family fellowship include a memorial dedication and reception for new members. A gift was given to vice president Mrs Russell Gaston who will move. Mrs Lloyd Brobera and Mrs A H Francauist participated. A duet by Mrs Lyle Williams and Mrs Yob Ashburn with accompanist Mrs Rundquist. March April birthdays noted for members including T Molson J Eb Rial Sr Alflinman PL Nelson Norris Thompson.

Newman Grove WNCS Methodist Church Larkin Jolson Diane Kings Pen Zion Lutheran Church Wold Wnissimaries Peru Russell Gaston Lloyd Brobera Jed Devali A.H. Francauist

ROTC Honors To Michael Nelson At University Ceremony

Newman Grove student Michael G Nelson son of Mr and Mrs George H Ison received three ROTC honors at the University of Nebraska. He earned the SAME Medal the Boshult Memorial Scholarship and a Reserve Officers Association membership for leadership in the NROTC program. Attending were Mrs Nelson Jal and Michael's grandmother Mrs Charles Zarek of Columbus at the Lincoln campus reception.

Newman Grove Michael G. Nelson George H. Ison University of Nebraska Michael College of Engineering Society of American Military Engineers United States Edgar J. Boshult Reserve Officers Association NROTC Nelson Jal Charles Zarek Columbus

Poppy Day Project Draws Notable Support

Mrs Hermin Ernst unit president and poppy chairmen Mrs Harry Kellogg and Mrs Molen Gleason praised Legion 1 Auxiliary of Poat M4 for a successful Poppy Day raising over 700 dollars. Volunteers from 40 Senior Auxiliary and 1K dunkier members worked downtown, extending thanks to citizens of Cohmbes for wearing a poppy to honor veterans. Proceeds fund welfare and rehabilitation, shared between local auxiliary and department headquarters for disabled veterans and families.

Hermin Ernst Harry Kellogg Molen Gleason Legion 1 Poat M4 Cohmbes

California guests visit relatives in Nebraska

California guests Mr and Mrs Droyel Barkell of Newcastle California attended visits with relatives in North Platte and Lincoln while staying in Nebraska.

Arsmil Trojan Ane Airs Droyel Barkell Newcastle Oalif North Plate Lincoln

Flood danger feared as North Platte releases rise

County agent Agh Yoboril warns of possible flood danger as higher than expected river flows from North Platte impoundments continue amid spring runoff. Officials consider cofferdams or sandbag barriers around wells to protect domestic water supplies and remind reentry after floods to disinfect wells.

Boowmwell i Armers Platte River Pulitical Platte County Extension Agh Voboril Burea of Reclamation Corps of Engineers North Platte River Yaboril Res Revision Office of Civil Defense Jack Bullington Awore

Anna Pelan Dies. Funeral Tuesday in David City

Miss Anna Pelan of David City died Sunday at David City Hospital. Funeral services will be Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church with Msgr. Auf Liske officiating, burial in the parish cemetery. She was born July 17, 1899, to August and Agnes Pelan, attended rural schools, and graduated from David City High School. She lived on a farm east of town with her parents before moving to town. She was active in the Missionary Club, Butler County Garden Club, PCCW, St Mary associated study club, and served as an officer. Several cousins survive. Her parents preceded her in death.

David City Anna Pelan David City Hospital St. Mary Catholic Church Auf Liske Warial Knott Funeral Home PCCW Agnes Thafezal Pelan Miss Pelan Here T. Town Missionary Club Butler County Garden Club Oflcer of Bath St. Mary Associated Study Club

Graveside rites for Mr Miller in Albion at Rose Hill Cemetery

Graveside memorial services for Loni H. Miller will be held at 10 20 a m Tuesday in Rose Hill Cemetery Albion. His ashes arrive from McAllen Texas where he lived with his wife Helen Beniaur of Albion. He died December 12 1979 and services were held December 14 at the Masonic Chapel in McAllen.

LBION Albion Rose Hill Cemetery Loni H. Miller Miller McAlien Tex Helen Beniaur Masonic Chayat McAllen

Orientation Day at Leigh Community School Opens Freshman Year

Leigh Community School hosted orientation for eighteen incoming freshmen. Superintendent George Faldesy welcomed students, presented the handbook, and led a building tour after a mall achievement test and pre registration.

Leigh Opie Leigh Community School George Faldesy Faldesy

Wemhoff Rites and Community Notices Across Town

Funeral services for Lyle A. Wemhoff, 18, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at SS Francis Catholic Church and Cemetery, with viewing from 3 to 9 p.m. today in Humphrey. He died Sunday in a Norfolk hospital of cancer. A public card party hosted by the Legion Auxiliary is set for Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in the Legion Hall. Numerous traffic fines are recorded in Police Court, including $4, $10, $11, $14, $15, and $26 for various offenses. Andrew Knepper, 65, of 2816 30th Street, died Sunday at Behlen Memorial Hospital with arrangements pending. Hugo C. Sommer, 76, had funeral services May 18 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, burial in Grand Island Cemetery. Mary Boss, 71, died May 17. services in Columbus. Summer swim practice for AAU team No Sea Bess begins June 1 at Patense Park, with age-based time slots and Don Jarssen as coach. Various community meetings and notices follow, including church guilds, firemen auxiliary tours, and marriage licenses in the county.

Wemhof Lyle A. Wemhoff SS Francis Cathalic Duesian Renewal Home Humphrey Wemhoff Norfolk Andrew Knepper 30Th Street Behlen Memorial Hospital Gass-Haney AAU Patense Park Don Jarssen

Accident causes bruises for girl Sharon Cook

Sharon Cook aged 17 of Monroe was treated and released at St Mary Hospital after a two-car collision near Deano's Diner. She was a passenger in a van driven by Katherine L Cook. Patrolman Don Robertson and driver Teterug of Columbus attempted to pass another vehicle, causing the crash that badly damaged both cars.

Sharon Cook Monroe St. Mary Hosltal van Auto Uriven Katherine L. Cook Monres Don Robertan Si Vranels Teterug Columbus Deano

Hospital Report and Carnival Time Albion

Athlon Memorial Hospital lists admissions and dismissals for Rudolph Rogendahl in Columbus and others in Platte Center Albion and surrounding areas. St Mary Hospital notes multiple admissions and dismissals including Creston Valentine Columbus. Carnival time Albion announced as Albion owner Woman's Club backs a July carnival with regular meetings suspended until fall.

Athlon Memorial Hospital Rudolph Rogendahl Columbus Gilbert Janssen Platte Center Gilbert Kgegers Albion Duane Kangas Clay Center Michael Miller Arthur Leilbusel Gordanssen All of Columbus St.Mary Hospital Ilugo Lueseben Creston Larry VanHon Valentine Kathlech Huger Goldie Mansen Colmbus Albion Dwner Woman's Club

State Home Work Discussed At Miss Society Meeting

Newman Gove Maria Landen and others spoke at Trinity Lutheran Church on Youth Service Corps projects at Beatrice state home. Society voted to give 510 to the corps and to raise the Missionary For a Day pledge to 400. A thank you from the AK Holy Land mission was read for adopting a 10 year old boy. Hostesses named Frans Johnson Mathilda Hallgren Ruth Bohl Leonard Vortker.

Newman Ghove Maria Landen Lllen Larson Ibiutt Miss Society Trinity Lutheran, Church Sildes Leit Beatrice Youth Service Corps Wilson Oad Hope Lutheran Houston Texas Akl Holy Land Antes Frans Johnson Mathilda Hallgren Ruth Bohl Leonard Vortker

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