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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1976
Page
2
Slaughter and feeder cattle mixed as hogs rise. No 1-3 196-240 lb hogs up 25 cents to 0.25 higher. steers 1000-1275 lb quoted around 1250 lb 40.25. cows steady to weak. Choice steers and heifers show gains with several loads ending prime. Utility cattle and sheep prices listed. Tuesday projections show cattle and calves 5,500 and hogs 4,000 with sharp declines noted in slaughter estimates.
Readable cattle pork and hog futures data show live cattle bids and last sales around mid 40s, frozen pork bellies in 60s to 70s, and live hogs near 49.0 with varied last prices. Miscellaneous garbled text remains.
The Sewing Circle of Zion Lutheran Church highlighted a Bicentennial program with readings and dresses. Participants included Mrs. Ladean Korte Mrs. Victor Olson Jr and Ronald Box as the group held a business meeting noting a Howell gathering on May 5 with no bus to the Lutheran Women’s event.
A 4-H horse clinic will be held at St Edward on May 25 to help river conservation efforts and practice riding skills. The event aftercare and timing details remain limited but organizers emphasize youth participation and safety.
Columbus Police investigated 26 crashes over the weekend with minor injuries in two. Notable incidents include a June 7th Street and 23rd Avenue collision sending Joyce Wittman to Columbus Community Hospital for head and limb injuries and Cecil Ker sher treated for a head cut. The report itemizes numerous affected vehicles and damaged property values, detailing locations, names and addresses.
UPI reports a surge in pet thefts with thieves luring dogs and cats from suburbs using bait females in heat. Victims often believe pets wandered off, then discover the ransom scheme. Rewards tempt bigger bites, and laboratories also face loss, with profits cited in hundreds of dollars.
Silver Creek Legion groups discussed events on May 29. A broadcasting scholarship from Kansas State College for the fall semester was awarded based on scholastic achievement. Tim Reglar and family attended Tim’s graduation at Nebraska City High School and were supper guests at the Reglar home. Shane Kreis from Estes Park, Colorado visits his aunt and family. Mrs. LaVerne Bryan returned from a two week visit with her son Curtis in Washington. Eleanor Cieloha was taken to Omaha for air travel to Los Angeles as she plans to move on June 1.
The Dear Abby column features readers arguing about traditional society standards, wedding norms, and moral privacy. A junior high teacher recounts a pupil skipping school and a mother lying to cover it, prompting Abby to defend candor and consequences.
The report describes a mobilized peasant army marching from Addis Ababa toward Eritrea to face Eritrean Liberation Front guerrillas. It cites 40 000 Christian irregulars mobilized, 10 000 frontline guerrilla members, and 2 600 Ethiopian regular troops tied up. Hospitals evacuated 300 doctors and nurses fled toward Eritrea.
Miami Beach report markets a new high potency E-Pill claiming rapid sexual enhancement and youthful feel. The ad lists a money back guarantee and directs readers to a Miami Florida address for purchase.
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