Bridal Showers and Gatherings Highlight Local Social News
A series of social events honored brides to be and expectant mothers in local circles. Linda Podraza received a Dridat shower at the VW Club with bridesmaids and prize games. Cindy Kucera and Karen Babel hosted and attended showers with friends, kitchens gifts, corsages, and luncheon after gifts. Gamma Beta Unit of Beta Sigma Phi met at Ellis Country Club for a dinner planning next year’s activities led by Mrs. Jeff Thorpe. A pink and blue baby shower honored Mrs. Snyder at the Act Wiser home with 16 guests and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Podraza
Linda Podraza
Dridat
VW Club
Joyce Fodraza
June Faulkner
Diane Konz
Charles Wangler
Debbie Behrens
James
Gamma Beta
Mines
Alfreda Hoffman
AW. McAwliff
Gamma Beta Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Ellis Country Club
Jeff Thorpe
Snyder
James Snyder
Act Wiser
Kathleen
Viona Wiser
Janice Snyder
Larry McCall
Kartn Babel
Karen Babel
David Kubicek
Kenneth Kubicek
Gary Glattee
Lugene Kubicek
Karen
Debbie Kubicek
Joe Kubicek
Alouis” Kubicek
Local Travel Adventure Series opens with Viennese flavor
The Columbus Travel and Adventure Series 1972 74 season kicks off with Gemutlichkeit as Viennese coffee and pastries accompany remarks by Mrs. Dona Ridenour chairwoman and Opvaha impresario Dick Walter. October unveils Magnificent Austria with Vienna focus and a color film by John Roberts. November promises trips to the High Sierras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theai
Dona Ridenour
Opvaha
Dick Walter
Austria
Vienna
John Roberts
Lowell Thomas
Austrian Alps
Hapsburg
High Sierras
Miss Navrkal to the Bride in Winter Wedding
Gwen Navrkal and John Matulka of Lincoln plan a winter wedding. Gwen is the daughter of Adolph and unnamed Navrkal, a 1972 David City High School graduate employed by Russell Stover. John is the son of Ernest Matulka of Llyases, a 1971 Aquinas High School graduate, also from David City, and works for Sutherland Lumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwen Navrkal
John Matulka
Lincoln
Adolph Navrkal
Gwen
David City High School
Russell Stover Company
Sutherland Lumber Company
Lipeola
Ernest Matulka
Llyases
Aquinas High School
David City
Printed Pattern Promotes Ecotourism and Fashion Trends
The feature lists upcoming film segments by Gene Wiancko and Curt Nagel highlighting Japan and Australia, plus Sid Dodson’s Serenade to Spain, with ticket info via the Chamber of Commerce. It also notes a bridal shower for Miss Carolee Bartenbruch and her upcoming marriage to Phillip Timmins, plus fashion patterns from Marian Martin and patterns 9414, 793 with sewing guidance and mail order details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt Jones
United States
Gene Wiancko
Kyoto -To
Wiancko
Japan
Australia
Tmder
Curt Nagel
Sid Dodson
Spain
Chamber of Commerce
Leigh
Carolee Bartenbruch
R. A. Polenz
Robert Weber
Dorchester
Miss Bartenbruch
Morristown
N.S
Phillip ‘Timmins
Madison
Zion Lutheran Church
Laura Wheeler Patents and Prices in Newark Note
A fragment mentions Laura Wheeler of Columbus Telegram and a postal or trade pattern named Ne NT ture with prices in dollars. It lists items like Instant Crockett Beak and Hairpin Grechel, and Afghan Week items with quilt and book references. The text is garbled and includes several product names and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Wheeler
I Mall
Qpadéh
Laura Wheeler
Columbus Telegram
Heedecraft Daft
Bax
Khalaea
Newark
Eau Prigt
Baia Dallars
Rome
Tedat Bock
September wedding unites Janice Bakenhus and Josa Wurdeman
Janice Bakenhus wed Josa Wurdeman at Christ Lutheran Church rural Columbus. Attendants included Miss Lorie Wurdeman and Mrs Curk Hjorth. The couple, with Wayne State College ties and Carhart Lumber Company employment, plan residence in Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh — Wayne
Josa Wurdeman
Daniel Bakenhus
Christ Lutheran Church
Columbus
Walter Bakenhus
Loretta Wurdeman
Stris Hating
Leland Settgast
Norfolk
Martin Bornemann
Ethel Aspinall
David Markert
Tansie
Curk Hjorth
Lorie
Wardeman
Jerry Swanson
Oakland
Byron Bakenhws
Carl Hjorth
Dale Asche
Esch
Wayne
Wayne State College
Carhart Lumber Company
Baptism Draws Family Ties Across Towns for Oborny Infant
Janet Marie Oborny, infant daughter of Lumir and wife, was baptized Sunday at St Peter Catholic Church, performed by her uncle Fr Rudy Obormy. Relatives from Wahoo, David City, Belleville, Cuba, Columbus, Schuyler, Lincoln and Concordia gathered for the ceremony and a buffet at the Oborny home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellwood
Janet Marie
Lumir Oborny
St Peter Catholic Church
Rudy Obormy
Wahoo
Louis Oborny
Albina Davis
David City
Fred Baxa
Belleville
Kan
Rudy Oborny
Miss Krings Feted At Bridal Shower For Mary Krings
A Sunday bridal shower at St. Michael Parish Hall honored Mary Krings with about 100 guests. Her October 14 wedding to Bill Fischer at St. Michael Church is noted. Baby photos adorned the decor and an orchid topped umbrella cake highlighted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monica and
Jeanette Krings
Rey Fischer
Annette Bender
Bellavood Napier couple honored on 25th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Bellavood Napier were feted Sunday for their 25th wedding anniversary. A covered dinner for family was held at noon, followed by a social afternoon and lunch. Blue and silver decorated the anniversary cake and tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellavood
Heloise hints and heartfelt gift memories
A reader shares a cherished memory of a grandmotherly blanket reused for a grandchild and plans to gift a Heloise scrapbook filled with clippings. The letter reflects appreciation for the column and mentions a beloved apple pie recipe idea for future columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Andy
Ieloise
Armerica
Make It with Wool contest opens again
The Make Yourselfs with Wool program spurs youth interest in horse sewing and knitting with a nationwide contest. Sponsoring groups include the American Sheep Producers Council and the Women’s Auxiliary of the National Wool Growers Association. District contest is Nov 4 at Brandeis Crossroads Omaha. state winners earn trips to Washington and New York with Europe trip next summer. Information from local coordinators in Blair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fem
American Sheep Producers Counc
National Wool Growers Association
Brandeis
Crossroads
Omaha
Parm
Washington, D
Voc
New York City
Europe
Everett Stork
Blair
Gene Miller
South 25Th Street
Bridal Shower Honors Bonnie Schmidt at Bruckner Home
Sunday afternoon Bonnie Schmidt was honored at a personal shower hosted by Kay Bruckner. Orange and white decor reflected the bride’s chosen colors as guests played games and viewed the gifts. Miss Schmidt and Ron Sliva plan to wed September 29.
Aquatabs promise quick water weight loss remedy
Miessler's Drug Store advertises new Aquatabs as a fast acting water pill to reduce temporary premenstrual bloating and waist puffiness. The offer guarantees a money back refund with no questions asked and mentions mail orders and pricing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miessler
Mungers Celebrate 25th Anniversary at Shell Creek Church
The Munger couple observed their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday at Shell Creek Church with children Karina Madison, Clarglla Omaha, and Leroy Munger Lincoln attending. Guests praised the couple as family and friends served punch and coffee while gifts and cards were tended. A Catholic Daughters meeting followed with a budget approval and charitable donations planned to support priests education and several community organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman. Groyv
Donald
Mungar
Shell Creek
Pen ‘House
Karina
Madison
Wis
Clarglla
Omaha
Leroy Munger
Lincon
Polly “Schulze
Mary -Jane" Munger
van Munger
Dorothy Goodman
Lora Munger
Margie’ Ann Schutt
Mmes
Yan Munger
Dorothy Goodmop
Dale Larson
Kenneth’ Eng
Horlensa Avery
Wileen Munger
Taare
Munger
Shell Creek Lutheran Church
Wyan Munger
Marold «Mavis
Edward Schutz
Maynard Schulz
Flower Girt
Deloris Christa
Dale Matson
Albign
Newman Grove
Tilden
Meadow Grove
Monroe
Columbus
Clankson
Blair
Warren, Mich
Madison, Wis
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Cindy Kucera
Jack Meags
Vic Lambrecht
Cindy
Howard Fencl
Luyeleon Ab
Schuyler
Miss Navrkal
Marian. Martin
Marisa’ Manin
Telegram
West8th
New ‘York
N.Y
Kamae
St. Instert
Janice Bakenhus
Oborty
Miss Krings
Mrs. Oliver Durham
H.mccary
Robert Abléntis
Mideast Nebraska Mental Health
Clnit
Catholic Daughters
Court Little Flower
KC Hall
Boone, Colfax
Nance and
Platte
Adelaid’ Haney
Sedtus High School
Girls State
Kathleen Wortman
Archdiacsan Borse
Franciscan Order
Columbus Opportunity Center
Beatrice State Home
St. Augustine Indian Mission
Winnebago
St James Child Care Center
Catholic Charities
Minnes
A.G. ‘Tooley
M.C. Novickli
William Hogelin
Blue Cross Mission
Verma Mielak
Atlantic City
Nal
Mies
George Bixenmann
Melvin Michaelsen
Richard “ Sanson
Ralph Kopetsky
Misa Wortman
St. Bonaventure Iich
St. Theresa
CDA
Comrmunion
Laurin Buzynski
Basil Tsung
Flavius Czube
Richard Sanson
Yavra
Rising Cipy
Doris Yavra
Frapkaartas 2
Randy Henderson
Wesley Henderson
United Methodist Church
Ehoweser
Serle
Schweser’s
Hanes
Jacqueline
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