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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1976
Page
2
Stock listings show many firms with percent changes and prices from A T&T to Woolworths and others. Dow Jones indexes at 1 p.m. CDT report gains across industrials transports and utilities with overall market activity described as representative of the national market.
Chicago markets show mixed futures for live cattle hogs and pork bellies with mixed highs lows and closes across contracts. Omaha notes lighter hogs feeder cattle and limited slaughter trade with bids uneven and cattle and calves estimated at 7 000 head for Tuesday.
The Columbus Telegram lists subscription costs and mailing options with a change of address instruction. It shows carrier and mail rates for Nebraska and other states and notes publication exclusions for major holidays.
The Albion United Methodist Church Women elected officers for two year terms including Mrs Gordon Maricle president and Mrs Ed Maricle supporter roles. They planned a $100 donation to Epworth Village and a bake sale on Nov 3. Guest Night Oct 6 will feature Mrs Pearl Beckwith.
Leigh Woman's Club opened its fall season with Mrs. Wallace Barth presenting The Glory of Beauty and Charm. Corrine Brown sang and accompanied herself on guitar. Members discussed club finances and a vote in October on keeping or selling the clubhouse. County president Henry Beck announced the Sept. 17 county convention at Tri-County Club House with lunch.
The Civil Aeronautics Board approved the Advanced Booking Charter rule to start Oct 7 for a five year test. Buyers must purchase tickets 30 days in advance domestically and in nine European countries 45 days ahead. The rule targets lower fares by charging for transport only, with no minimum stay and refunds if a substitute is found.
Chicago police seek a jewel thief after Mrs. Bella Feldman reports $14 000 in jewelry stolen from her purse in an O'Hare washroom. She claimed a hook and a "Hang your purse here" sign lured her purse from a stall, a claim police dispute noting no hooks or signs exist.
The drought has turned the Mississippi River blue with low water hindering navigation near New Madrid Missouri as 50 towboats halted. Fires burned in Minnesota and Wyoming while California forests faced tinderbox conditions and crop projections dropped across the central Midwest.
Notice that Elinor Glur and Gus W. Viergutz may renew their joint retail liquor license for one year from November 1 1976. Protests by residents must be filed by September 15 1976 with the City Clerk. If three or more protestors file, a hearing will decide continuation. City Clerk-Treasurer Leo A Boettcher.
Notice of renewal of a retail liquor license under section 53-135.01 for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No 3704 located at 2905 23rd Street. By Leo A. Boettcher.
A record lists Lawrence J. Torezon with an address of 2403 11th Street and a date from 15,1976, noting involvement in an office matter at 9:3. The fragment provides limited context but confirms person and place identifiers.
Notice announces bid deadline extension for Contract No. 74-2030 boiler feed water pumps at Gerald Gentleman Station and details bid submission, documents, and terms. Also covers creditors and heirs notices in Platte County for estate cases, with filing deadlines and hearing dates.
The Loup River Public Power District schedules regular board meetings at 9:30 a.m. on September 6 and 22, 1976, in the board room at 2404 15 Street Columbus Nebraska. An agenda will be available at the general office building.
The Columbus City Council announces a public hearing on rezoning requests affecting West Park School Addition Lot 2 Block C and adjacent parcels from R 2 to R 2 and from R 2 to R 3. The hearing is at 8:00 p.m. in City Hall and open for public comment.
Nebraska notices a public hearing on rezoning from R-1 to R-2 for a 4.39 acre tract in Lot 11 North Park Fifth Addition Columbus Platte County. City Clerk-Treasurer orders the case details and invites appearance at the hearing.
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