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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1977
Page
3
Local notes list visits from Kansas City and St Paul families, restaurant specials at Knight's, openings for bowling and Oktoberfest activities, and invitations for a Holy Land tour. Weddings, anniversaries, and family gatherings are recorded along with a Mass in Omaha and a Northwestern Medical College graduation.
Wells from Camas Washington died in a Seattle area traffic crash. His wife Verdie remains critically ill. Funeral plans are not yet set. Realman service for John Goose Bauman 60 of Richland will be at Svoboda Funeral Home Schuyler with burial at Schuyler Cemetery. He served in WW II and farmed near Richland before 11 years at a construction company. He is survived by his wife Laura, a son and two daughters, five grandchildren and five sisters with other relatives noted.
Randall Arnold of Clarkson and Kelli Ann Saalfeld of Richland plan marriage on October 22 in Clarkson. Also reports of traffic accidents, theft, and county court fines including intoxicated driving and various traffic violations in the area.
Washington President Carter met with Senate leaders to discuss Panama Canal treaties as Barry Goldwater voiced strong doubt, likening opposition to defending the American flag. He demanded major changes before accepting any agreement, warning against handing over the canal. Senate leaders offered mixed views as hearings continued on 2000 transfer plans amid concerns over potential Soviet influence.
Albion Nebraska airport authority accepts a low bid of 198 44 by Western Engineering of Harlan Iowa for paving improvements at the municipal airport. The 930000 project will be funded by 90 percent federal grant, 6 percent local, and 4 percent State Aeronautics. About 42000 has been spent to acquire 24.6 additional acres. Work to be completed within two months of a yet undetermined start date.
Firemen won first in the men’s division of water fighting during Discover Columbus Days. Madison topped the ladies’ event, Duncan placed second, Columbus took third. Columbus volunteer firemen were second and Duncan third among women. Other men’s teams included Gibbon Madison Bellew Fire Brigade and Columbus rural firemen.
The report lists admissions at COLUMBUS HOSPITAL including Mrs. Charles Dallman Mrs. Bill Kurtenback Frank Heyr and others in Columbus and Madison. Dismissals follow including Mrs. Mary Elsner and Angela Monreal in Columbus. At SCHUYLER HOSPITAL admissions include Alfred Will Edward Varejcka Kevin Janata and others in Schuyler Howells Clarkson with dismissals listing several named patients.
Federated Circle 7 meets at 7 45 p m Thursday with Lang Danielson. Various clubs and groups list meetings at Happy Chef Trinity Lutheran Church Library and other local venues with times for Girl Scouts Daughters of Nile Story Time and more. Park restrooms close for season. library board and church activities noted. Returns home after surgery. class reunion planning and community dinners planned.
The Nebraska Society for the Prevention of Blindness cautions that direct viewing of the partial phase of the October 12 eclipse can cause eye injury or blindness. Executive Director Charles Ferguson notes many think it safe, but the strong sun rays can burn the retina even when only part of the sun is visible. Sunglasses or homemade filters offer no full protection and watching directly even briefly is risky.
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