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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1975
Page
2
A newspaper feature details a DIY shark outfit for kids using cloth, vinyl, and tape. Instructions cover shaping the body, mouth cutouts, eyes, fins, and securing movement with wrist slits and a back tail. Safety notes suggest fire retardant prep and a fish net for candy collection.
The column shares childhood learning ideas from reading a Christmas catalog with a grandson, plus kitchen hacks. Readers gain tips on using a glass jar to measure dry milk powder and adding a pinch of ground ginger to bread dough to improve rise and flavor.
Colorful quilt spread pattern 802 and transfer of embroidery designs priced at $0.25 per pattern. Order through Laura Wheeler at Columbus Telegram Heedincraft Dept Box Idl Chelsea Station New York NY. Various crochet and craft books shown with prices from $0.50 to $1.00.
Readers seek guidance on: a man blaming a woman for looking like her father, a 17 year old seeking to shed a tramp image, a luncheon neighbor scolding her child with threats, and a note about ring symbolism in Boulder. Abby advises: calm truth, self-respect, and honest discipline.
Sand to Marian Martin in Columbus Telegram for a printed pattern deal. Includes 1.00 price and 0.25 additional surcharge per pattern. Address details show department 237 Wat Taht Kaw York New York 10011. MD agency Frit MAME. STYLE NUMBER S126.
Mrs F Andreasen and Mrs Eugene Christiansen host the Altar Guild meeting with devotions on A Mighty Fortress Is Our God led by Rev BLE. Meschke. Topic study discussed, Thanksgiving display planned, Loyalty Sunday banners to be made, October duties assigned to members for early and late services.
The Golden Red Club organized with officers Mmes. David Loseke president Darwin Franzen vice president Myron Hobza secretary treasurer Merle Hiden news reporter. October meeting at Franzen home featured "Zero to Three" notes. Nov 12 will hostesses share reasons for joining. The Nite Owl Club discussed slow cookers with tips on lid keeping to save 15-20 minutes per session.
Winter wedding plans announced by Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kromland for their daughter Janelle, engaged to Gary W. Shepherd of Omaha. Janelle, a Columbus High and UNMC graduate, is a physical therapist at Lutheran Hospital. Gary, son of J W Shepherd of Denver, is comptroller for WPO Inc. in Omaha, a UN-Omaha graduate and Air Force veteran, with a Jan 10 wedding planned.
Fashion coverage notes straps dominate dress accessories in the season. Experts in New York say strap shoes pair best with evening wear and tailored slacks, emphasizing balance and bold accents for 1975 style.
Mary Kay Hanke of Columbus and Janes R Fitzjarrell of Denver were married Oct. 4 in a family ceremony at the home of Janet and Clemens McKamy in Omaha. The couple, with a 75 guest reception at King's Inn, plan to reside in Denver.
At the Wednesday meeting Soroptimist International of Columbus outlined plans for a Venture Club for young working women. The group will have a booth at the November 1 and 2 Flea Market at Agricultural Park to raise funds for community service. Several members will attend a fall workshop in Omaha this weekend.
Mrs. Melvin Mohrauaty led the Awomen present program titled Making Melody for the Shell Creek Baptist Women’s Missionary Society on Tuesday. Assistants included Lyle Alswager Allen Mohrman and Harvey Betlen with devotionals by Mrs. Myron Beblen and a mission report by Mrs. Milton Menke. Hosts were Loren Bellen and Vernon Mohrei. visitor Mrs. David Mohrmac attended.
A fragment notes a tip for stiffening a champ or soak in warm water with a spoonful of olive oil to improve texture and soften the item.
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