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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1976
Page
2
Market activity in Columbus as of Monday November 29 1976 shows modest changes in stock prices with investors tracking local listings and regional indexes amid cautious trading. Local brokers report slight gains in industrials while utilities and rails slip slightly, reflecting mixed sentiment for year end.
UPI summary notes hogs and sows mostly higher at Omaha market with No 1-3 200-260 lb hogs around 34 to 36. Cattle gains seen in steers and cows, with prime end loads and diverse weights trading up to around 40. Lambs also higher, near 9 46 per 110 lb. Chicago Mercantile Exchange details live cattle and pork belly prices and futures.
Cotton and cotton blend fabrics plus natural jewelry are preferred by college coeds in College Station Texas says Becky Culp clothing specialist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service The report notes a preference for cotton in apparel and accessories among local students.
Marriage licenses show Jon W Abegglen and Kim A Tigges wed in Columbus Federated Church on November 27. A flood of Friday to Sunday vehicle accidents, hit runs, parking, and property damage involving Columbus and surrounding towns appears, with numerous names and amounts listed alongside street intersections and addresses.
Noble Grand Margaret Hosher presided as members discussed the annual Christmas dinner with IOOF Lodge and Theta. Members were asked to bring cookies. plates will be prepared for the elderly and shut-ins. Officers elected include Mrs. Les Stack as Noble Grand and Dorothy Harris as Vice Grand.
Nebraska State Patrol reports eight deaths from traffic accidents over the Thanksgiving weekend. Victims include Laurine Sherman 63 of Hastings and Dallas Theis 19 of Randolph, with other fatalities in Fremont Carter Lake and Omaha among drivers and passengers. An unrelated note mentions zebra gestation and 20 year life expectancy.
The Rev. Jerry Spain, Assemblies of God missionary to Kenya, will be guest speaker at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God. Spain and his wife Norma Joy have ministered in Tanzania since 1967 and will soon teach at the Regional Bible School in Nairobi. The Spains will outline East Africa mission work and the need for trained national ministers. Public invited.
In late 1932 new bridge laws introduced large penalties and grand slam bonuses, spurring new conventions. The discussion notes Culbertson and Blackwood as pivotal, with Hymes seven bids explained by Louis Watson's aggressive stance. A reader asks about playing from dummy in rubber bridge.
The United Methodist Women at Bellwood met for a lesson by Anne Kinnison titled Outpouring Greatful Thanks. They scheduled a Christmas covered dish supper for December 22 at 6:30 p.m. Hostesses were Mrs. Les Stack and Mrs. Anna Lea Beard.
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