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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1976
Page
13
Personal notes report Mr. and Mrs. Gene Neater and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Knox returning from Lake Merritt near Valentine after grouse hunting and fishing. Various social items list birthday celebrations, open houses, and visits among residents of Schuyler Norfolk Columbus David City Pickstown Silver Creek and nearby areas.
Genoa and Petersburg lead 13 rural fire districts in Nebraska receiving Rural Community Fire Program funding. The aid covers 50 percent cost share for protective clothing self contained breathing apparatus and communication and firefighting equipment for fire departments. Also named Alda Arnold Beaver Valley Curtis Haigler Edison Arapahoe Ruskin Scotia Spencer Sterling Table Rock.
The National Wildlife Federation withdraws from the Keep America Beautiful program citing that the campaign targets symptoms of litter rather than the root problem. Executive VP Thomas L. Kimball says the campaign, created by the container industry in 1953, wrongfully addresses the issue.
A pathologist and several officers testified in North Platte at a preliminary hearing for Lee Rivera charged with first degree murder in the death of Roberto Alarcon. Autopsy showed death from shock due to a gunshot wound. The hearing was continued to Thursday.
United Methodist Women met Tuesday with Mrs Glenn Force in charge. Guest Mrs Helen Hosch of Hooper attended. Plans for World Communion Sunday on October 3 were discussed. Lola Hicks led a Faith lesson. Refreshments by Mrs R P Kinnison and Mrs Robert Raric. October hostesses are Mrs Paul Bykerk and Mrs Florence Kamenske.
Fay Kilgore 79 a retired Rising City farmer and civic leader died Wednesday at Butler County Hospital. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at First English Lutheran Church Rising City with Rev. Milan Swasko officiating. Burial Circle Mound Cemetery. Visitation 2-9 p.m. Friday at David City Memorial Chapel. He was born Oct 24 1896 to David P and Mary Jane Kilgore. Survived by wife Way sons Gene Virgil Dean Gary and others including twins Wallis and Willis, brothers Alancian and Delmar, sister Jennie Sedwick. 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His parents five brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
Colorado guests from Arvada Millard Columbus Madrid Creston joined the Borchers and Jennys families for weekend dinners and a Sept 25 birthday celebration at Elmer Chohon, with many relatives attending.
Hastings Nebraska. Adams County Senior Services director Bill O Rourke criticizes state policy on funding transportation for the elderly saying Nebraska may be the only state not using federal funds for senior transit.
Kenneth A. Johansen, 68, of 1664 40th Avenue was injured when his motorcycle collided with an auto driven by Ricky A. Lemp, 18, of Route 4. Johansen, with concussion and cuts, was taken to Columbus Hospital. Lemp said he was passing the cyclist when he began to turn left. Sheriff’s deputies also logged two other Wednesday accidents and a car fire at 3025 29th Street.
Platte College officials brief area business leaders at the Raider's Galley on enrollment figures 863 students and program growth in occupational areas. Dean Robert Snow notes full electronics and automotive programs and a rising female student share with a shifting age mix and upcoming Homecoming events.
Platte College receives 40 reference and text books from the Nebraska Real Estate Commission valued at over $600. Paul Quinlan and local PTCC officials note the donation supports the real estate program and continuing education requirements for brokers and salespersons.
Grace Church outlines fall activities for youth and adults. Christian Youth Training runs Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. for grades 3-7, with a server guild 11 a.m. to noon. Discovery Way launches 7:30 p.m. Wednesday October 6 to refresh adults in Episcopal doctrines.
Columbus Hospital admissions include Beverly Micek Duncan and Mrs Wallace Sufficool. Dismissals list Sherry Brandl Mrs Theyron Reynolds and several others. Births: twins to Randy and Mrs Hopkin Bellwood. son to David Webster Shelby. daughter to Larry Barcel Columbus. Booneco Hospital births include Melvin Marker Albion and Mark Buettner Primrose.
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