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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1977
Page
4
Kings Food Host awaits Health Department approval after a tear gas bomb at closing damaged the interior. Owner Cliff DeFreece says losses run into thousands with food and equipment discarded, and a full cleaning and repairs under way before resuming service this week.
The Columbus Library Foundation lists memorials honoring many donors for Mrs J W Elliott and others including Hanson Elliott and Walter Wetten. New books include Against All Enemies by Irving Duggan The Raincrow by Jane Gilmore Rushing and Gail Stoneman Please Remember Me by Mari Brady A Childs Place by Alexandra Stoddard.
UPI reports Rep. Virginia Smith announces drought emergency program funds from the Partners Home Administration to nine western Nebraska communities. Primrose receives 24000 for a new water system well and pumping gear, while Culbertson gets 276000 with 55900 grant for storage tank mains and hydrants. Other towns receive loans and grants for wells, transmission lines, rehab, and storage, including Platte Center, Tilden, and Bartlett, totaling several projects across the region.
Washington officials announced that President Carter will indefinitely postpone his nine nation tour to remain in the capital while Congress works on the energy program. Secretary of State Cyrus Vance said heads of the nine visiting nations were informed over the weekend of the postponement.
Obituary notices from Columbus Nebraska list Joseph H Fischer of 1409 th Street dying at Columbus Community Hospital after six months illness. Services at St Bonaventure Catholic Church with burial in St Bonaventure Cemetery. Also noted are obituaries for Glen Graham of Vinita Oklahoma, George Navratil of Shelby, Darlene Kieckhafer formerly of Humphrey, Gilbert Telecky of Howells, and other local deaths with funeral details and surviving relatives. Memorials advised to Scotus Educational Fund.
City Briefs list church circles meetings and postposed sessions for Ruth Circle, plus dinners and special meetings across groups such as Masons, Harmony Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma, Daughters of Union Veterans, Williams PTA, Navy Mothers, Petal Garden Club, Al-Anon, 8-Girl Scout leaders, Class of 1943 Columbus High, NSA Navigator breakfast, Parents Advisory, Sprigs and Sprouts Garden Club, Overeaters Anonymous, Marons Lebaton Lodge, and Masonic Temple gathering with dates, times, and contact notes. Several entries specify bring crafts, gifts, or table service and call for reservations or notes on changes.
Delegations from Peace and Immanuel Lutheran Churches attended the Nebraska Lutheran District meeting in Lincoln on November 44. Youths from Peace included Michelle, Todd, Debbie Loseke, Lynn, Chris Gellerman, Andy and Tammy Brink, Tom Ryan, Dana Ernst and Jeff Hitz, with Jerry Loews guiding education. Peace Second Masters donated 3100 to help cover expenses. Speakers included Dr Oswald Hoffman and Dr Frederick Niedner with staff members Fidor Kaiser Rich Bimler and Paul Hill. Concordia College brass ensemble provided music.
This hospital report lists admissions including Mrs. James Glaasen Peggy Farman George Opera Mrs. Steven Halsey Marie Lelfera John Olson and others in Columbus Platte Center and Scottsdale area. Dismissals include Mrs. Janes Dabbé Ian Schuyler Mrs. Ron Hutkin Mrs Eugene Boryca Stanley Cygan Ronald Pinkley Lori Jaeggi Joyce Deen and several others.
Lions Club plans a full reorganization meeting on Tuesday November 2 at 7 30 p m at the Bridger Cafe. Norman Mikkelson of Callaway and Oscar Linnerson of Genoa will speak as guests. Interested persons are invited to attend.
A string of traffic incidents items from Columbus area intersections, with names and addresses. one burglary at Godfather's Pizza reported by cleaners. Court notices include multiple driving related penalties, speeding fines, and probation terms. Two Arizona residents face district court marijuana possession with intent to deliver sentences.
Mrs Walter Kiuver visited her sister and other relatives in Ord last week. The History of Columbus and Platte County series by Columbus Federal Savings appears in the ad each Tuesday and Saturday. Edwin Larch, Allan Lerch and children of Shelby visited Lincolns former son-in-law and daughter-in-law Robert Lerch. Friday night Robert Lerch received a 5 year service award and Employee of the Year, a $5000 con d and engraved silver tag. his wife got red roses. Vicki Davison from Columbus tours with William Jewell College chapel choir to Texas as one of 77 of 140 selected to sing. Mrs Ray Galtermeyer spent the weekend with Mrs AW Kalin in Strinauer. Weekend visitors to Herman Lohhowe included Otto Bruts, Fred Severin, John Severin of Leigh, and Wayne Hellbush of Creslon.
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