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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1977

Page

3

Grace Schmid returns from September trip to western states

Grace K Schmid reports a September tour including Jackson Hole Wyoming Lava Hot Springs Idaho and Salt Lake City with a return via Steamboat Springs Aspen Wall and Estates Park Colorado Also notes free bowling for seniors at Boulevard Lanes and birth of Celeste Marie Nelson Sept 25 to Scott Nelson Canton Illinois Grandparents listed.

Grace K. Schmid Jackson Hole Wyoming Lava Hot Springs Idaho Salt Lake City Steamboat Springs Aspen Wall and Estates Park, Co Wir Scott Nelson Canton Ill Celeste Marie Howard Nelson Columbus Walter Doubet Hanne City

Warrender says flying is boon for executives

Business and industry find flying a money saver as John Warrender of Sertomans emphasizes the value of executive air travel. He recently flew to Wichita and back before a noon meeting, noting 280000 miles logged by his pilots in the past year. President Jim Sterup announced Warren McLaughlin as winner of Iowa State Nebraska tickets with a plaque and pin.

John Warrender Sertomans Warrender Wichita Kan Jim Sterup Warren McLaughlin McLaughlin Chuck Gonka First United Methodist Church John Justice Columbus High Bill Jarvis Lakeview Randy Brenzinski Scotus

Record of Local Incidents and Dissolutions

On the record two traffic accidents list Rachael M. Kuta and Ralph R. Evert with injuries treated at Columbus Hospital. Separations granted in Platte County District Court during September include multiple dissolutions such as Shirley Dean Louis versus Daniel and Roger A. Jacobs versus Janet.

14Th Street Bard Avene Rachael M. Kuta 49Th Avenue Ralph R. Evert Fremont Karen Kuta Columbus Hospital 18Th Avenue 32Nd Avenue Randall J. Janicek List Street Frieda G. Kapels 17Th Street Platte County Shirley Dean Louis Daniel Roger A. Jacobs Janet Robert 4. Assmann Jr Katherine Eugene G. Beierle Dolores Mary Elizabeth Larsen Harold

Platte group learns Colfax history program at Schuyler museum

About 20 to 25 members of the Platte County Historical Society toured the Colfax County History Museum in Schuyler housed in the former library. Hosts including Colfax president Harold Griepentrog vice president Lumir Ehernberger and committee member Helen Cerney outlined early county history tied to artifacts.

Platte County Historical Society The Colfax County Historical Society Schuyler Schuyler Library Colfax County Harold Griepentrog Lumir Ehernberger Helen Cerney

Water fights return for Columbus Days event

Water fights will be part of Discover Columbus Days with several area fire departments taking part. Men’s and women’s divisions will award trophies for top three in each. The contest is at 1 p.m. Sunday Oct 9 on 12th Street between 26th and 27th Avenues, followed by an open house at the Columbus Fire Department from 2 to 4 p.m. and a laws of life demonstration at 4 p.m.

Bob Aerni Acrni 12Th Street 26Th 27Th Ave Columbus Fire Department

Deaths and Funerals in Nebraska Notice Roundup

Died this morning in Columbus Hospital 56. Arrangements pending at Haney Funeral Home. Rosemary Prokes 33 Ogallala died in Maryville, services at Svoboda Schuyler 3 p.m. today. burial Schuyler Cemetery. Rev. Phillip Bede officiated. Survivors: Jerry and Sylvia Prokes of Ogallala a brother Roger of Maryville. Laura Nelson 78 Newman Grove died Sunday Boone County Hospital. Born June 16 1899 to John and Clara Nelson she married Louis S. Nelson Jan 24 1918. Surviving sons Eudell Louis A. Wayne Leland. daughters Mrs. Garfield Florence Johnson. Ten grandchildren eight great grandchildren. Lifelong Newman Grove resident member Zion Lutheran Church Women. Preceded by husband Louis in 1970. One brother four sisters died earlier.

Svoboda Schuyler Rosemary Prokes Nelson Zion Lutheran Church Hope Cemetery Newman Grove Louis Laura) Nelson Boone County Hospital Albion John Clara Nelson Louis S. Nelson Song Eudell Louis A

Nance County students win honors at land judging contest

Teams from Nance County dominated the North Central Area Land Judging Contest near Albion. Individual winners included Tony Lessack Futlerton first with 2 points, Scott Doonan Scotia second with 248, and Dale Bremer Scotia third with 345. The Nance County 4 H team scored 910 points to take first, with Lori Sonderup Donn Smith Pat Dubas and Jeff Hamil as members. Greeley and Valley counties followed, and Fullerton FF led by Jerome Dubas Paul McIntyre John Dubas and Tony Leisack won 10532 points. North Loup Scotia claimed several high placements and Genoa FFA finished fifth. The area's top teams will advance to the state contest.

Albion Nance County Tony Lessack Futlerton Scott Doonan Scotia Dale Bremer Lori Sonderup Donn Smith Pat Dubas Jeff Hamil

Dole Claims Intimidation Over Canal Cable

Sen. Robert Dole released a secret Panama Canal treaty cable and accused the administration of attempting to intimidate him. He said the State Department sought ethics committee action to file a complaint while criticizing the response to his disclosures.

Washington UPI Robert Dole Dole State Department U.S Senate Senate Ethics Committee

City Briefs October 6 1977 Highlights

Correction notes Columbus Motors was the low bidder on two sheriff cruisers. Old-time Music Program at Heritage House Friday 7 30 p.m. Beta Sigma Phi meeting at Darlene Allen 2453 33rd Ave. Bake sale by Field PTA Saturday 9 30 a.m. at FC Penney south entrance. Knights of Columbus gather October 9 in Frankfort Square for Rosary March. Platte County Historical Society Museum open October 19 1 to 5 p.m. Retired Persons AARP luncheon October 10 Columbus Senior High cafeteria. Skateschool money due October 8 at Flying Wheels. Mrs Loren Wetten patient at Methodist Hospital Omaha. VFW Auxiliary bake sale Saturday 9 to 12.

Field Pta FC Penney AARP Columbus Senior High

Schmidt Family Hosts Dinner in Columbus Nebraska

In Monroe and nearby areas, Albert Schmidt and his wife hosted a Sunday dinner and supper for multiple relatives including Gerald and Bob Schmidt and families, Duane Cermak of Platte Center, Roy Schmidt and daughter, Ed Rosenthal and son, David Schmidt and family, Ernie Schmidt and Ron Keller and families. Others, including Stan Renken and family, visited Schuyler. Edwin Fricke and Susan attended events in Schuyler and Tobias, with Susan helping at a wedding reception gifts.

Lester Renken Schuyler Edwin Fricke Susan Fred Eldon Fricke

Chinese Is Spoken By More People Than Any Other Language

A claim states that Chinese is spoken by twice as many people as any other language globally. The statement emphasizes the dominance of Chinese in language use and highlights its global prevalence.

Langusye

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