Federated plans education unit with Sunday ground breaking
Federated Church invites the public to an 11 30 a m Sunday September 11 ground breaking for an 8750 square foot educational unit running east west from the present sanctuary This is the first building project in 60 years for this inter denomination federation in Nebraska The project costs 238000 with landscaping equipment and related items builder is B D Construction Columbus 70 percent of the cost has been pledged Dale Johnson chairs the building committee Ron Saalfeld chairs the finance committee
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Federated Church
Nebraska
B-D Construction Company of
Columbus
Dale Johnson
Ron Saalfeld
Norfolk men plead guilty in Hernandez murder case
Ricky Raewert, 23, of Norfolk pleaded guilty in Platte County District Court to first degree murder in the Hernandez killing. Sam Brown, 27, of Norfolk pleaded guilty later the same day in Stanton County to second degree murder. Hernandez, 24, also of Norfolk, was murdered on April 30 and his decapitated body found May 1. Dan Forster, 19, of Norfolk awaits trial in Stanton County, having pleaded innocent to first degree murder.
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Henry ‘Hernandez
Ricky Raewert
Norfolk
Platte County
Hernandez
Stanton County
Sam Brown
Madison County
Roewert
Teen Dance Cochairs Highlight Columbus Days Event
A teen dance featuring an Omaha band Genocide is set for 4 30 p m Saturday Oct 8 at the Columbus Family Y. General Chairman Bob Law of Discover Columbus Days cites co chairs Mary Conyers Columbus Senior High student body president and Dave Snow family executive.
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Columbus Family Y
Bob Law
Discover Columbus Days
Mary Conyers
Columbus Senior High
Dave Snow
Law
City officials, haulers discuss compactor costs and rates
Columbus garbage haulers met with city administrator Lloyd Castner and city engineer Merlin Lindahl to review expenses for the Solid Waste Transfer Station and plan rate increases. Castner advised the council to consider a 10 cent rise per cubic yard, with haulers voicing concern but offering options including city or private landfill ownership. A final plan covering higher fees, outside-city permits, and negotiated industrial waste rates aims to align revenues with nearly 90,000 dollars annual disposal costs, with changes expected after May.
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Columbus
Llnyd Castner
Merlin Lindahl
Castner
Duncan
Carl Aerni
Lindahl
Jaulers
Duanean Landfil
City of
Petition drive seeks five cent returnable bottle deposit
Lincoln Nebraska petition drive backed by about a dozen groups aims to ban throw away beverage containers. It proposes a five cent deposit to encourage returning bottles and cans for reuse or recycling. Organizers pledge support from Nebraskans for Returnable Containers the Farm Bureau and Sierra Club. Secretary of State Beermann notes a July 7 1978 deadline to collect 31 591 valid signatures.
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Lincoln, Neb
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
The
Sierra Club
Allen Beermann
Farmers Market Extended Two Saturdays in Columbus Area
Residents demand for fresh produce remains high and gardens yield fruit and vegetables. The Columbus Area Farmers Market will extend for at least two more Saturdays September 10 and 17. Market hours are 9 am to 1 pm on the north side of Frankfort Square. Vendors may set up from 8 to 1 am. Contact Platte County Extension Office at 5641311 for details.
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Columbus Area
Frankfort Square
Platte County
Lance actions may have been violations in budget probe
Currency Comptroller John Heimann testified before the Senate Government Operations Committee that Bert Lance’s bank overdrafts and use of bank aircraft before joining the Carter administration may have violated laws. He said the office had turned over evidence to the Justice Department but rejected claims of frivolous action and noted prior critical reports on Lance’s banking at Calhoun, First National Bank, and Georgia National Bank.
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Washington
UPI
Bert Lance
Federal Budget
John Heimann
Lance
Justice Department
Senate Government Operations Committee
Heimann
Congress
Comptroller of the Currency
Calhounia
First National Bank
Georgia National Bank
Atlanta
Sen
Charles Percy
Illinois
Neimann
Comptroller
Calhoun
Percy
Lance Thursilly
Creel T
Senate
City Council Vote Denies License Recommendation
The City Council rejected the liquor license request from Joc arid Al's IGA with a 43 vote. Since the measure lacked the five votes needed, no recommendation will be sent to the State Liquor Commission either for or against the denial.
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Joc Arid al
IGA
State Liquor Commission
Autumn weather returns to Nebraska with sunny cool skies
United Press International reports autumn weather returning to Nebraska. Skies are mostly sunny with cool highs near 60s and midday readings, while overnight lows drop to single digits in western towns. A cold front moved east, causing storms elsewhere and spurring a high fire danger index west of a Valentine to North Platte line.
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United Press International
Nebraska
Omaha
Eppley Field
Alliance
Sidney
National Weather Service
Norrisburg
Scottsbluff
Missouri
Kansas
North Omaha
Imperial
Auburn
Norfolk
Valentine
North Platte
North West
Chamber Luncheon Discusses Aging Services Plan
About a dozen attended a Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Holiday Inn where speakers from the Commission on Aging and Area Agency on Aging outlined plans to create an AAA in Northeast Nebraska with offices in Norfolk. The goal is a coordinated senior program, funded through the Commission on Aging to the AAA and to county boards, prioritizing transportation and local services for Platte County seniors.
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Chamber of Commerce
Holiday Inn
Commission On Aging and Area Agency On Aging
AAA
Commission On Aging
Nebraska
Man
Norfolk
Randy Dunlap
Nebraska Commission On Aging
Lincoln
Nebraska Department of Welfare
Dunlap
Commission of ‘Aging
Columbus
Platte County
Kenneth Kohleier
Columbus Senior Citizens Advisory Board
Jacille Bull
Senior Citizens Center
Wayne
Wes Culver
Commission On Aging and Area Agency of Aging
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Federated Plans Educational Unit
Brown
Dan Forster
Conyers and Snow
Platte College
Qonyers
Nebraska Association of Student Councils
Thespians
Snow
St. Louis
Connie
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce
Ort
Tai
Columbus Creighton Alumni Club
CCAC
Elks Club
Joseph J. ‘Jabor
Creighton University
Patrick A. Brock
Columbus, Acaming
G.P. Mon
Cuso
D.D.S
Annette M. (Wachal) Vodehnol
Schuyler
Chuck Maxwell
Creighton Alummni
Creighton
Telegram
Len Wolle
Heirmann
Georpia
Jackie Miller
Columbus Senior Citizens’ Center
Mike Novicki
Keith Taylor
Goldenrod Hill Community Action Agency
Walthill
Taylor
Columbus Senior Citizens Center
Lloyd Castner
Don Peterson
Centennial Mall
City of Columbus
Extension
Deb Gondringer
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