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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1977

Page

4

Merrill William Merrill death obituary notices

Deaths and funerals listing for Elaine L Merrill age 45 of Columbus. Funeral 9:30 am Tuesday at St Bonaventure Church with burial in St Bonaventure Cemetery. Spouse William A Merrill and seven Columbus children survive. Many relatives listed. memorials suggested to Scotus Central Catholic or American Cancer Society. Additional items summarize other local deaths and services including Cattan, Miller, Elliott, Ferrell, Klima, Randell, Reedy, Held, Wojcik, and Wojcik survivors.

Merrill William Elaine L.) Merrill 14Th Street Columbus Community Hospital St. Bonaventura Catholic Church St. Bonaventure Cemetery Regis Watts McKown Funeral Chapel Columbus Edward Olga Oppliger) Fickel William A. Merrill Si Bonaventure Church Lincoln SL Bonaventure Church Sears Mothers Columbus Pen Auxiliary Professional Engineers of Nebraska Prairie Hills Girl Scout Council American Cancer Society Michael Key West Fla Leigh Ann Patrick Christopher Susan Mary Kay Steven Werner Olga) Geiser Henry Lavonne) Mulier Omaha Merle Jeanette) Blaser Jack Leon Fickel Scotus Central Catholic High School Miller Cecil Green Ramaekers Funeral Genoa Oliver Jennie) Miller St. Edward Friend Harmony Chapter Order of Eastern Star Ralph Doris) Ekwell Earl Carol) Nelson Valentine Henry Peterson Salem Ore Homer Wille Emma Martensen Wiliott Vera Elliott 2Th Avenue Lee Hicks Gary Haney Walter W Victoria (Micek) Scott John W. Elliott Hanson Scott Jeffrey Eliott Grent Jennifer D.C Helen) Campbell Rochester Minn Hans McElfresh Albert Curtis Cheyenne Wyo John W. Jr John Helen Agatha Columbus Library Foundation Federated Church Building Fund Montana David City Held Hannah May Held Fullerton Hastings Palmer Funeral Home James R. Hawthorne First Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Women's Aish Women’s Civic Organization Gayland Anna Mae) Clark Corvallis Gerald Gladys) Kuehn Kermit Avis Jean) Laidig Shippensburg Fred L. Forbes Wojcik Anton Victoria Newman Grove Holy Family Catholic Church Lindsay Nelson Newman Mid- Nebraska Lutheran Home Jacobson- Matl Funeral Home John Sokal Krakow Anton Wojcik St. Francis Church Frank Elkhorn Leonard Clarence Kenneth Victor Helen) Steg LaVerna) Arcuri George Irene) Stegemann Tampa Buford Clara) Hatch Gardena Calif Mary) Willahan Art Laura) Pierson

Red Cross Blood Drive Exceeds Quota In Columbus

Mrs. Rita Fleischer thanks Columbus donors after Red Cross Bloodmobile visit. AB positive donors and total pints reached high levels, with 482 pints collected over two days, 42 above the target. Fleischer leads Platte County Red Cross Blood Program.

Rita Fleischer Columbus Red Cross

Workshop report at St Francis Church with Bazaar plans

Mrs Ray Wembott reported on a Norfolk workshop attended by Christian Mothers. The group bought new fall flower arrangements for church altars and praised helpers for the bazaar. Appreciation Day for sewing and quilting ladies was held, with 27 quilts to finish before Christmas. A clothing and rummage sale is scheduled for Nov 4 6 and ?. Hostesses were Mines. Names listed include Paul Ramaekers Vernon Haiar Dan Bender Joe Brand Vic Dueaman Eid Fuxa Alphonse Lohaus Gilbert Mark Art McDermott Art Olivier Kenny Pfeffer Gerrald Sanders Ron Ternus Al Van Ackeran Don Lubischer.

Humphrey Ray Wembott Norfolk St. Francis Paul Ramaekers Vernon Haiar Dan Bender Joe Brand Vic Dueaman Eid Fuxa Alphonse Lohaus Gilbert Mark Art McDermott Art Olivier Kenny Pfeffer Gerrald Sanders Ron Ternus al van Ackeran Don Lubischer

Await autopsy in death of man

Police awaited an autopsy to determine if the death of Marvin A. Stiles, 77, Omaha, will be classified as a traffic fatality. His car collided with another car Saturday. he exited, spoke with a witness, then collapsed and died at an Omaha hospital. His wife cited a history of heart disease.

Ferrell Sherman Ferrell Stromsburg York General Hospital Anderson Funeral Home Robert Holbrook Lincoln Memorial Park Lincoln Ernest and Mary Helen (Petersen) Ferrell Omaha Navy Union Pacific Railroad Wyoming Roberts Dairy Superior Ellen Keller Norman Louisville Tex Larry Concord Calif James Robert Ansel Helen) Fredrickson Frank Dorothy) Nordberg UPI Marvin A. Stiles Stiles

Kay Gross named to medical technology honor club

Kay Gross a University of Nebraska junior is selected for Lambda Tail honorary for medical technology students. Members must maintain a grade average of 3.0 or above. Kay is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Byrle Gross of Columbus. Masquerade Dance Saturday October 28 at Silver Creek Ballroom with Kava's Orchestra and cash prizes.

Kay Gross University of Nebraska Lambda Tail Society Medical Technology Kay Byrle Gross Columbus Silver Creek Ballroom KAVA

Shelby Public School Book Fair Supports Library

Shelby Public School sponsors a student book fair from November 1 to 24. Students browse and buy books in the library from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parents may preview on October 26 during conferences. Profits fund library materials. chairperson is librarian Pat Biddle.

Shelby Shelby Public School Pat Biddle

Hospital Report from Columbus Area Reveals Admissions and Births

Admissions list includes Mrs. Van Bush Eddie Lemburg Della Zohner Brenda Stevens and others in Columbus Schuyler and Humphrey. Dismissals feature Raymond Prochaska Ulysses and many local families. Hirths record four newborns with weights noted: two boys and two girls born Oct 23 and Oct 2.

Columbus Hospital van Bush Eddie Lemburg Della Zohner Brenda Stevens Columbus Bessie Bartak Schuyler Frank Luetkenhaus Humphrey Raymond Prochaska Ulysses Timil Vrbka Teri Fletcher Shelby Handy Vayrina Michael Dvorak Clarkson Neil Osterbaudt William Sutton Edward Brunken Gerald Placzek Donna Meierding Overette Eschliman Howard Brewinglon Vernon van Dyke Donald Petermann Alphons Hamling

Columbus Nebraska City Briefs Highlights Local Events

Columbus Telegram details a series of upcoming community activities. Dance clubs, dinners, and club meetings populate the week from Elks to Rotary, Christan Mothers to Girl Scouts and newcomers gatherings. Surgical recovery, PTA, Alanon, Overeaters Anonymous, and Cub Scouts events add to a busy civic calendar with locations including Elks Country Club, Methodist Hospital in Omaha, and Grace Episcopal church.

Award to local girl defines a good student prize

Columbus Telegram highlights Robin Elsasser a 12 year old seventh grader at Columbus Junior High as a regional winner in the Neat Stuff contest. She earned a JanSport backpack for her entry Define a Good Student. Mrs Elsasser notes Robin was surprised and pleased to win.

Columbus Columbus Junior High Robin Elsasser Jerome Elsassers 28Th Street Columbus Telegram

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