Deaths and Funerals
Ruth Lulu I Ruth 75 died Sunday at her Shelby home widow of Alonzo Ruth who died Oct 31. Arrangements pending Kepner Roberts Osceola. A J Kalin 81 father of Mrs Ray Gattrmer died Sunday in Lincoln Hospital. Funeral 10 a m Wednesday at St Anthony Church Steinauer. Brown Mrs Tressie J 77 Osceola died Saturday at Annie Jeffrey Hospital Osceola. Services 2 p m Wednesday Kepner Roberts Osceola burial Osceola Cemetery. Visitation 9-9 Tuesday 9 a m to 2 p m Wednesday. A Methodist born June 30 1899 Polk County daughter of Seth and Alpha Hanshew Johnston. Husband Ed died 1945. Surviving three sons Bently George Norfolk Calif daughter in law Dottie Bates Denver nine grandchildren three great grandchildren Schmidt Walter E 69 Rt 2 Columbus died this morning Columbus Hospital Gass Haney Funeral Home Maus Mrs Doug Ruth Maus died unexpectedly Springfield Mo 71 former Columbus resident funeral 3 p m Wednesday Klinger Mortuary Springfield Mo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Lulu I. Ruth
Shelby
Alonzo Ruth
Kepner-Roberts Funeral Home
Osceola
Alpha
Hanshew) Johnston
Bently
George
Norfolk
Robert
Effie) Meyers
el Segundo
Calif
Dottie) Bates
Denver
Maus
Doug
Ruth) Maus
Springfield
Columbus
Klinger Mortuary
N. Benton
Miller family visits Lincoln after OSU Nebraska game
After attending the Oklahoma State Nebraska football clash, Mr and Mrs Leonard Miller spent the weekend in Lincoln with sons Tom and David Miller and families. Also noted are local club events, a wedding, student honors, and a carpet cleaning advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Miller
Lincoln
Tom and
David Miller
Columbus area UNL students honored for scholastic achievements
Gale R Wheeler of Albion joins 13 other College of Engineering and Technology students elected to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Roseann Dush of Duncan receives Ellen H Richards scholarship. Regents Scholarships go to Vicki J Fraka of Cobeaton Patricia E Goowski of Fullerton and Loretta J Feehan of Columbus. Lin A Selig of Columbus earns a freshman scholarship in the College of Engineering and Technology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Local pianists earn ratings at state music auditions
Three local piano students performed at the State Music Auditions at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Linda Moersen and Linda Warth received Highly Superior ratings while Meshell McDowell earned Superior. Participants qualified via spring district auditions. The Nebraska Music Teachers Association sponsors the event. Isabelle Micek attended the State Convention in Omaha with the auditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska- Omaha
Linda Moersen
Linda Warth
Meshell McDowell
Nebraska Music Teachers Association
Isabelle Micek
Omaha
Color Day royalty crowned at Albion High School
Andee Gustafson was crowned Queen and Kevin Darling King at the Color Day program in the Albion High School Auditorium. Other queen candidates included Kim Purcell Jo Mahoney Debbie Bowman Lynette Cookson Deb Nissen Cindy Rolf Julie Laudenklos Gudran Holtz Jeni Kinzer Jill Nore and Terri Spiegel. Other king candidates were Eric Martin Rick Thompson Rick Olnes Kevin Kunzman Tom Briese Paul Wilson Jeff Noble Mike Krohn Dave Renning Doug Young and Kevin Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Andee Gustafson
Kevin Darling
Albion High School
Queen
Kim Purcell
Jo Mahoney
Debbie Bowman
Lynette Cookson
Deb Nissen
Cindy Rolf
Julie Laudenklos
Gudran Holtz
Jeni Kinzer
Jill Nore
Terri Spiegel
King
Eric Martin
Rick Thompson
Rick Olnes
Kevin Kunzman
Tom Briese
Paul Wilson
Jeff Noble
Mike Krohn
Dave Renning
Doug Young
Kevin Nelson
Record Heat Tops National Readings at 92 Degrees
The highest temperature Sunday to the National Weather Service outside Alaska and Hawaii reached 92 degrees at Van Nuys California and at Gila Bend Arizona. The day’s low reached 2 degrees at Sault Ste Marie Michigan and Hibbing Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
National Weather Service
Alaska
Hawaii
van Nuys
Calif
Gila Bend
Ariz
Sault St. Marie
Mich
Hibbing
Minn
Grange leader seeks higher farm bill targets next year
John Scott head of the National Grange urged Congress in 1977 to action a new farm bill raising target prices near total production costs. He argued for a preserved two phase loan and target system with higher floors to reduce risk if harvests outpace demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Congressional
John Scott
National Grange
Congress
Scott
Jimmy Carter
Episcopal woman to be ordained Jan. 1 in Indianapolis
The Rev. Jacqueline Means 40 a deacon from Indianapolis will become the first regularly ordained Episcopal priestess after canon law changes take effect Jan. 1. Bishop John Crained will ordain her at 2 p.m. New Year’s Day at All Saints Church with Means serving as chaplain to the elderly and women prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Jacqueline Means
Indianapolis
Ind
Episcopal Church
John P. Crained
Diocese of
Means
All Saints Episcopal Church
Mrs. Means
All Saints
LCW Plans December Family Night at Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church Women meet as officers are reelected for a second term. Merle Folken and Robert Turner head the LCW service. Gordon Fuhr and Turner report on the synodical meeting in Omaha. Four boxes of clothing for World Relief packed. Hostesses Newell Lowe and Clinton Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh
Merle Folken
Robert Turner
Lutheran Church Women’s
Gordon Fuhr
Turner
Omaha
Harold Eller
LCW
Robert Engelbart
World Relief
Ed Busse
Allen Schroeder
Stanley Sedlacek
Fred Severin
Newell Lowe
Clinton Henry
Local Marine Pfc Florendo Earns Early Promotion
Kevin S. Florendo son of Mr and Mrs Jack L Florendo of Columbus is meritoriously promoted to Private First Class at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego after outstanding performance during an 11 week recruit training cycle emphasizing physical conditioning self discipline and teamwork He is a Columbus High School graduate who joined the Marine Corps in August 1975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin S. Florendo
Jack L. Florendo
Columbus
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego
Columbus High School
Marine Corps
D and D Bridge Club Meets in Albion
Mrs John Flanagan hosted the D and D Bridge Club in Albion on Thursday. Winners at the two tables were Mrs Albert Petersen and Mrs Bud Watson. Guests included Mrs Flanagan Sr Mrs Watson Mrs Rudy Sup and Mrs Mae Svoboda. The club will meet at Mrs Ruby Haas home on Nov 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
John Flanagan
Albert Petersen
Bud Watson
Watson
Rudy Sup
Mae Svoboda
Ruby Haas
Record of vehicle larceny and traffic incidents reported
A vehicle larceny case cites Dave Schaecher reporting entry and theft of a tape deck, speakers, and 14 tapes totaling $300. Multiple Friday through Sunday traffic accidents list names, streets, damages ranging from $140 to $1,175, and a child injury. Fire calls and county court fines follow with numerous individuals cited for DUI, marijuana, and traffic violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Schaecher
Route 2
23Rd Street
33Rd Avenue
Lucille W. Greaser
Richland
Calvin J. Bloebaum
Route 3
Teffany Bloebaum
13Th Street
Raymond J. Kuta
8Th Street
Curry Bros
18Th Avenue
Helen Jean Welin
36Th Street
Marlene F. Becher
10Th Avenue
12Th Street
25Th Avenue
Kenneth R. Leo Osceola
Magdalen M. Fix
36Th Avenue
IGA
Brian K. O’hearn
North Parkway
Joyce E. Kohlund
Behlen St
Burlington Depot
Gates Addition
Mark F. N. Johnson
Columbus
Ron Pilfold
Lincoln
Robert Fetty
Eddie Buchholz
Avoca
Gerald Volnek
Donald Mortenson
Icy chill grips northern Midlands with heavy snows
An arctic air mass brings teens to the upper Mississippi Valley and 20s elsewhere, with near zero readings in northeastern Minnesota. Snow blankets Kincheloe AFB and parts of the Great Lakes, while travel advisories extend from Michigan to North Carolina and Florida experiences rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Midlands
Great Lakes
Pennsylvania
Mississippi Valley
Minnesota
Hibbing
Minn
International Falls
Rockford
Ill
Georgia
New England
Upper Great Lakes
Kincheloe Air Force Base
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Youngstown
Ohio
Syracuse
N.Y
Burlington
Detroit
Michigan
Indiana
North Carolina
Florida
Pacific Northwest
Thalken Leads St Pauls Ladies Aid Devotions
Mrs Leonard Thalken led devotions at St Pauls Ladies Aid Thursday afternoon. The group planned lights for the Christmas tree and three acolyte robes. A family Christmas party is set for Dec 5 with a gift exchange. Members will assemble at the church Tuesday 1 PM for Chrismans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh
Leonard Thalken
St. Paul’s Ladies Aid
Arnold Wendt
Harold Neemeyer
Lower Elkhorn awards banquet slated Nov 15
An Elkhorn NRD event at Kings Ballroom Norfolk on Monday November 15 features irrigation and groundwater discussions with Paul Fischbach M L Jim Cook and Richard Hahn. Awards cover Conservation Picture, Marc Cox Conservation, and four $500 FFA scholarships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Ballroom
Norfolk
Paul Fischbach
M L
Jim Cook
Nebraska Natural Resources Commission
Richard Hahn
Lower Elkhorn
Marc Cox
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Elkhorn Nrd
SCS
NRD
Clarkson
Local Happenings and Club Notices in Columbus Area
Mrs. Ted Laible underwent surgery at Sacred Heart Hospital Yankton. Community groups meet weekly with times listed for Navy Mothers Masons Leagues Leche League and more. Public events include card party PTA reunion plans circle meetings and Alanon Alateen gatherings with addresses and times.
High court declines to block abortion funding ban
The Supreme Court refused to halt a federal funding ban on elective abortions while awaiting a final ruling on a new law restricting such funds. The decision leaves intact Dooling’s ruling that the statute is unconstitutional for now, with a Justice Department appeal planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Supreme Court
Justice Department
U.S
John F. Dooling
New York City
High Court
Dooling
Congress
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Maryland
Ohio
New Jersey
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Sun
Modern Woodmen Club
VFW
Columbus Manor
Robin Hamling
Farmers Coop Grain Co
Tarnor
Duncan
Silver Creek
Brian Simpson
San Bernardino
Michelle Anderson
Jerome Lindbo
JoAnns
Beauty Land
Carl Rafferty
Phyllis
Phi Alpha Theta
Creighton University
Creighton
Gary Williams
Nathan Geesaman
Arcadia, Fla
Colorado
Columbus Laundry and Dry Cleaners
Columbus-area
UNL
Grangemaster
New Farm Bill
D and D
Robert Wegener
Lindsay
James Brazda
Stromsburg
Shirley Hoosen
Armand Schmoker
Anna Fischer
Creston
Allan Fuchs
David Timms
Robert Shaw
Ann Zastera
Martin Jareske Jr
Elizabeth Meierding
Jon Leick
Humphrey
Randolph Wieser
Patricia Kratky
James Kassen
John Coil
Timothy Henke
Leonard Titman
Floyd Miller
Thalken
Columbus Hospital
LaTroy Runge
Chappell
Alvina Groteluschen
Harold Mielak
Debra Mindrup
Robert Pasenault
Ira Thompson
Lloyd Hans
Timothy Siemek
Liss
Ernst
Schuyler Hospital
Austin White
Jackie Johnk
Lester Fries
Schuyler
Lewis Lopour
Joseph Stodola
Albie Kucera
North Bend
Albert Stark
Rogers
Emma Novak
Bruno
Arman Kroeger
Ray Martinson
Joe Faltys
Amal Koory
Frank Pabian
Milton Lueschen
Jerry Pacas
Ted Laible
Sacred Heart Hospital
Yankton
S.C
Navy
VFW Club
Veterans Hospital
Coast Guard
Delta Kappa Gamma
Equitable
Masons
Lebanon
la Leche League
Jane Tooley
10Th Street
American Legion Hall
Parents Without Partners
Marion’s
Evelyn's
PTA
of Columbus High School
First Baptist
James Keefauver
Harvey Ross
Kenneth Rockford
Friendship
Annex
Circle of Friends
Nile
Masonic Temple
Vashti Rebekah—Lodge
Ioof Hall
Alanon, Alateen
Shamrock Club
Scotus
ABWA
Ron Bogus
Eagles
Trustees
Tim Gleeson
Gerald Gleeson
Clark
Nebraska
National
Walt Disney
Charcoal Rey
Gibson Pharmacy
Sick
Sbrodkey
Damandy
13Th St
Brodkey's
Brodkey
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