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Deaths and Funerals Personals Tuesday, September 7, 1976 Cc' Nebraska Columbus Telegram--11 A a Hollman, died Monday afternoon at home, 1670 27th Avenue. Arrangements pending at Funeral Home. are Gass-Haney HOUJB-John F. Holub 88 Richland storekeeper and postmaster, died i Columbus Community Hospital. He had moved from Richland to Morys Haven.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today at the Presbyterian Church in Schuyler with Rev. Richard Hovis officiating. Burial was in Schuyler Cemetery under the direction of McKown Funeral Home. Son of Albert and Kathryn (Novotny) Holub, he was bom Nov.

29, 1887 at Schuyler, where he received his education. As a young man he homesteaded with his brother, at Whiten, S.D., and in 1911 purchased a general store at Elyria, Neb. Two years later John sold his in- terest and purchased a general store in Richland with his brother-in-law, Ralph Nash, a partnership that continued 36 years. John served as assistant in Richland, 1915- 42, then as postmaster, 1343- 57. He also served many years on the village board and board.

He was a Presbyterian and Mason. As a youth, he was in the Sokols of Schuyler, a gymnastic group, and played with a group of for silent movies. continued his hobby of drums for more than SO years, performing with musical groups in this area. On April 27,1910 in Omaha, he married Emma Bures, who survives. Also surviving are a sister, Emma Safranek of Spokane, nieces and nephews.

His brother, Edward, and sister, Mrs. John (Julia) Prokes of Schuyler preceded him in death. Memorials may be directed to the Presbyterian Church of Schuyler or the donor's choice. A (Gus) C. Stellhorn, 1004 W.

Oregon, Phoenix, Ariz. 85013, died Sunday at Phoenix Baptist Hospital. He was 52. Mr. Stellhorn married Rose Ann Kluck of Richland Aug.

8, 1952. Also surviving are four daughters, Julie, Karen, and one son, Eric, all at home; one sister, Olga Stellhorn of St. Louis, Al of Sepulveda, Martin of Phoenix. Local survivors are Earl Kluck of Richland, father-in- law; Alice Anderson of Columbus, sister-in-law. His parents, Dr.

and Mrs. A. C. Stellhorn and sister, Luella of St. Louis preceded him in death.

Mr. Stellhorn was a teacher at Martin Lutheran School, Phoenix, and a choir director at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. He received his MA degree from Arizona State University in 1971. Memorials may be directed to Mt.

Calvary Lutheran Church in Phoenix, where funeral rites will be conducted 3 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park. FITTJE-Funeral services were held Monday at Gass- Haney Funeral Chapel and Immanuel Lutheran Church for Donald G.Fittje, 48, of Kt. 4, Columbus.

The Rev. B. F. Meschke officiated, with burial in Columbus Cemetery. Mr.

Fittje, who was em- ployed in the receiving department at Dale Elec- tronics, died unexpectedly Thursday while visiting in Ohio. He was born July 9,1928 to August and Margaret (Koch) Fittje at Humphrey and lived in that community until moving to Columbus in 1948. Baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church, north of Columbus, he at- tended the St. John Parochial school and later became a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Surviving are his parents; three sisters, Mrs. (Gladys) Joost of Sherwood, Ohio, Mrs. Richard (Elaine) Elston of Tekamah, Mrs. George (Mildred) Kumpf of Osceola; seven nieces and nephews; three grandnieces and grandnephews. Joseph Hladky, David City, was killed Sunday in a boating accident at Ernst Lake, Polk County.

Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, David City, with burial in the parish cemetery. Msgr. A.

J. Lisko will officiate. Wake service will be held at 8 p.m. today at the Knott Funeral Home, David City. Born March 18, 1961, he is survived by his parents, Joseph and Henrietta (Aerts) Hladky of David City; brother, James; sisters, Jeanette and Patricia.

A brother, Patrick, preceded him in death. PROCHASKA-Ulysses farmer, Raymond Joseph Prochaska, 51, died Monday at Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Msgr. George J. Schuster will conduct 10 a.m.

Thursday funeral services at Imman- culate Conception Catholic Church, Ulysses. Wake ser- vice will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at'Knott Funeral Home, David City. Survivors include his wife, Helen (Vavra); sons, James, Raymond and Kenneth of Ulysses; brother, Leonard of Shelby, Albin of Ulysses; sisters, Kristina Sedlak of Columbus, Evelyn Koranda of Seward. His parents, James and Bertha (Herms) Prochaska are deceased.

CHMELKA--Christopher Alan, infant son of larry L. and Donna (Smitherman) Chmnelka, died Sunday in the Butler County Hospital, David City. Graveside services were conducted by Rev. Stanley Schieffer at 1:30 p.m. today in St.

Anthony Cemetery, Bruno. Knott Funeral Home of David City was in charge. WESTRING--Mrs. Robert (Joan lavon) Westring, 37, Genoa, died Monday in Clarkson Memorial Hospital, Omaha. Wednesday 2 p.m.

funeral rites will be conducted by Rev. J. F. Shirck at the Augustana Lutheran Church, Genoa, with burial in Valley View Cemetery. Visitation hours are 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.

today at Hasch-Patrick Funeral Chapel, Genoa, 12-2 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Daughter of Elrner and Goldie Noble, she was born March 1939 in Omaha. She was a graduate of Wahoo High School and Omaha Business College. Married to Robert Westring, March 3, 1958 in Wahoo, she had since lived at Genoa where she was a member of Augustana Church.

Surviving are her husband; daughters, Laurie and Melissa; sons, Robert, Darren and Kevin; parents of Columbus; sister, Mrs. Wilmer (Jean) Forstedt of Huron, Calif. SUNDERLAND-A retired Air career man, Y.unam H. Sunderland, Cedar Rapids, died Sunday at the Grand Island Veterans Hospital. He was 63.

Offutt Air Force Base personnel will conduct military services at 11 a.m. Thursday at United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids, and Sunset Cemetery. Visitation hours will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Levander Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids, and Thursday morning at the church.

He was born Feb. 25,1913 in Nebraska, the son of William H. and Ollie (Eble) Sun- dcriand. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the Army, then served in the Air Force during World War II and the Korean conflict. He retired in 1955 after 21M years in service.

Mr. Sunderland was a member of American Legion Dan Cox Post of Cedar Rapids, Boone County Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans. Surviving are his wife, the former Evelyn E. Hem- mingsen, whom he married Oct. 17, 1941; son, Melvin of Minden; sister, Henrietta Martinson of Primrose; one granddaughter.

Returning Friday by air from Seattle and' Everett were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gerber and Mr. and Mrs. Htrb Edmison.

They spent a week with Mr. and Mrs. Otto Long of Everett and other relatives. Spending the Labor Day weekend in Kansas City were Mr. and Mrs.

Leon Miller and sons, Sean and Richard, Bryan Rliea, Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Hilger, Kathy Kracl of Schuyler and Jim Cununings of Rogers. They attended the Kansas City Royals vs. Texas Rangers baseball game and were joined by Mr.

and Mrs. Ron Pinkley, Terry and Brian, in touring the Kansas City Zoo and Worlds of Fun. Sister Edna Backes Colorado Springs will leave Wednesday after a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Backes and other relatives.

She is director of education and assistant provincial for the Franciscan Sisters. Also here for the weekend were her brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Backes of Milford, Mr. and Mrs.

Dave Backes of Lincoln. Delta Kappa Gamma officers Twila Wallace, Barbara Sanders, Marcene Moomey and Judy Owens attended an all-state workshop in Grand Island. It was conducted by Dr. Vi Taylor of Austin, national program develop- ment person for local chap- ters. IT'S ALMOST TIME TO GIVE A HOOT THE OWL ROOST Opening soon 213-1 Mr.

and Mrs. John R. Neater, Indianapolis, are the parents of an 8-pound, 12-ounce boy, John Zachary, born this morning. Grand- parents are Mr. and Mrs.

James Gregorius and Mr. and Mrs. John J. Neater. Lt.

and Mrs. R. J. Blood spent the Labor Day weekend visiting her grandmother, Victoria Staroscik and Mr. and Mrs.

Don Byers and family. The Bloods left this morning for the East Coast for a Navy assignment in Naples, Italy. On the record City Briefs Larctray Two juveniles were arrested Sunday evening in connection with the theft of soda pup from a machine at Columbus Trailer Sales, junction of Highways 30 and 81. The iop was recovered. No cash was taken or damage sustained.

Breaking aud Entering Auto Saturday morning car owned by Leroy Waddell, 3511 10th Street, broken into while parked at 2910 12th Street, broke and entered through right vent window, tape deck and speakers taken valued at $200. WHOOOO'S OPENING SOON? THE OWL ROOST COLUMBUS 213-1 Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Reese and family of Fairbury visited over the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Walter Reese.

Visiting at the Herman Sohl home Friday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Otto Bruns of Leigh. Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Gass of Lincoln spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Emily Gass. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Miller, Jon and Eric, of Columbia, came Friday morning do spend the holiday weekend with their mothers, Mrs.

Nellie Miller and Mrs. E. A. Murphy. ENROLLNOW Columbus Beauty College New class starting Sept.

7 271913th Street Phone 5G4-20G4. Write or call for free brochure. Library--Preschool story hour will be from 10 a.m. to 10:30 Thursday at the public library for children ages 3 to 5. Children should wear name tags.

Alanun, Alateea--Meetings are 8 p.m. each Wednesday. Call 564-4485 for information. Masons--Lebanon Lodge 323 AF AM will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

All master masons urged to attend. Sertomans--Will meet at noon Wednesday in the Holiday Inn, Supt. Fred Bellum giving the program on the school district's future. Roundtable--Scout Roundtable will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in First United Methodist Church.

Joe Flash said it is extremely important that all Petah la Shauro district units be represented. Library Board--Columbus Public Library Board will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the library. Bookmobile Board--Platte County Bookmobile Advisory Board meets at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the library.

League of Women Voters- Lloyd Castner, city ad- ministrator, will be guest speaker, 8 p.m. today at the Loup building. Visitors welcome. Eagles Auxiliary --8 p.m. today; officers meet at 7:15 p.m.

Improved--Mrs. Herman Blahak, patient at St. Joseph Hospital, Omaha, is getting along well but remains in the intensive care ward. Family members report her heart has stabilized. i A 1 9 6 7 Columbus High graduates interested in helping with the 10-year reunion meet at the American Legion Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday. Leal Petal--Garden Club meets with Mrs. Gilbert Behlen at the tea house at 9:15 a.m. Thursday. Bring an arrangement for the three penny auction.

DUV-Meets at 2 p.m. Thursday at the home of Mrs. Ralph Wadsworth. Delta Kappa Gamma- Meets p.m. Wednesday at the Nebraska Public Power Building.

RUTTEN--Monday funeral services were held at St. Anthony Catholic Church and Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, for Mrs. John M. (Genevieve) Rutten, 73, of that community. The Rev.

Michael Printy officiated. Mrs. Rutten, who died Sept. 1 in the Fullerton Hospital, was born March 16, 1903 at Humphrey, daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Lachnit) Kline. Surviving are her husband; sons.

Charles J. of Hillsboro, Ore.i Edwin F. of Goldsboro, N.C., John W. of Albuquerque, N.M.; brothers, Sylvester of Albion, Edwin of Waterloo, Iowa; 14 grandchildren. A A A Osceola resident, Ethel M.

Carman, 82, died Sunday in Anaheim, Calif. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. Truman Bachenberg, 2 p.m. Friday in the Osceola Cemetery. Visitation hours at Kepner- Roberts Funeral Home, Osceola, will be 6-9 p.m.

Thursday, 9 a.m. 2 p.m. Friday. Mrs. Carman was born Feb.

26,1894 in Omaha, daughter of Frederick and Minnie (Spinte) Jones. Her husband, Harry, died in 1951; son, Eugene in 1952. She is survived by a son, Leon of Santa Ana, three daughters, Delores Snodgrass and Eivara Parks of Anaheim, Madeline Ireland of Wliittier, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Genoa library achievements receive honor GENOA The City Library Board of Trustees has been awarded certificate of achievement by the Nebraska State Library Commission. i i a acknowledges progress made toward meeting standards at level B.

The Board has voted' to increase library hours to 17 per week and work toward the requirement of having the library open 20 hours per week. A paperback exchange is a new feature at the library. Interested adults who have paperbacks to donate may bring them to the library. The books, upon approval, will be rotated among adults merely by writing the name of the book and their signature when checking it out. Harvest supper set af Leigh LEIGH Plans were completed at the meeting of St.

Paul Ladies Aid Thursday for the harvest supper Oct. 10. Mrs. Arnold Wendt used a Bicentennial theme for her devotions, "Happy Birthday, U.S.A." After the meeting, mem- bers worked on Chrismons and set aside Sept. 15 at 1 p.m.

for all women of the church to work on the chrismons. Hostesses were Mrs. Leonard Thalken and Mrs. Walter Wahl. Mrs.

Harvey Koch was a visitor. SUB CROSSING The first submarine cross- ing of the North Pole under water was accomplished Aug. 3, 1948, by the Nautilus under the command of Comdr. William Robert An- derson. Football press box discussed at Leigh LEIGH The Leigh Optimist Club discussed erecting a new press box at the football field at a luncheon meeting Thursday.

Tom Bradley and Charles Mullenhoff were directed to try to find telephone posts for a base for the floor. The press box will be from 16 to 20 feet above the ground, according to the plans discussed. A card of thanks from The Colfax County Agricultural Society was read for the Optimist's work in crowd control and parking tractors at the tractor pull at the Colfax County Fair. Keith Van Bronkhorst, Leigh Community School band instructor, was welcomed as a new member. Senior cKlzensr-Organiz- ational meeting about ac- tivities available at 11 a.m.

Sept. 16 at the Family Y. For more information call Doris Klug, 564-7074. EXTREMES NEW YORK (UPI) The highest temperature reported Monday to the National Weather Service, excluding Alaska and Hawaii, was 107 degrees at Pierre, S. D.

Today's low was 30 degrees at Philips'burg, Pa. Class of 1952--First meeting to plan the 25th reunion of the Columbus High class of 1952 will be held Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the Holiday Inn cour- tyard. American Legion--Regular meeting of Hartman Post will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Sprigs and Sprouts- Garden Club will meet at 9:15 a.m. Thursday with Mrs. Lyle Holdren. Bring surplus vegetables, bottles and vinegar. Hoessel Family--Annual Hoessel reunion will be Sunday, Sept.

12, near east shelter in Pawnee Park. East Central IRA--Banquet at the Holiday Inn at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 16. Contact Virginia Martin, 564-2518, for more information.

Community Education set at Genoa GENOA Community Education classes will be sponsored by the Genoa Public Schools. An organizational meeting has been set for 8 p.m. Sept. 14 at Genoa High School. Eight to 10 persons must register for a class before it can be held.

There will be a charge for each class. Adult Basic Education classes also are available. Community Education classes to be offered include: Fundamentals of Art, Woodcarving, Pre-Natal Instruction, Small Engine Repair, Arts and Crafts: Tole Bainting, Pattern Making, Basic Sewing, Care and Guidance of Children, a i i Crocheting, Dip 'n Drape Dolls, Cake Decorating Slimnastics, Bookkeeping and Honey Production, Accoun- ting Fundamentals Typing I and Typing II, and Shorthand I. Traffic Accidents Thursday, llth Street and 23rd Avenue, Vcrnon Mohrman, Route 3, Farris Deltenre, Wagner Thursday, McDonald's parked car owned by Karen Purkoski, 3312 20th Street, Patricia Miller, 858 33rd Avenue, $100; Friday, 17th Street and 23rd Avenue, Susan Duranski, 1822 16th Street, Jack Gill, Mid- west City, $800 damage; injuires: Gill, 43, left ribs, Evelyn Gill, 52, left arm, knee, taken to Columbus Community Hospital. 7th Street and 32nd Avenue, Carol Marker, Monroe, Rebecca Person, 33 Lakewood Drive, $100; injury: Person, 16, abrasions, taken to i Hospital.

Between 15th and 16th Streets on 33rd Avenue, Delores Hasselbach, Shelby, Michael Vrbka, Shelby, no damage; injury; Hasselbach, 22, whiplash, no hospitalization needed. East parking lot at Columbus Senior High, hit and run accident involving parked car owned by T.A. Maneely, 107 South Roselane, $100. 23rd Street entrance to U.S. 30 Center, Jerry Eilers, Schuyler, Everett Jones, 3715 15th Street, $170.

a a Columbian Village, Jerry Apetz, York, Nancy Zahourek, Genoa, $275. Sunday, 22nd Street and 26th Avenue, Tom Hyland, 1717 14th Street, $150. 26th Avenue and Pawnee Park, Timothy Prang, Madison, post and gate, city park department, $950. Monday, 3407 17th Street, Richard. Braun, 1000.

5th Street, parked car owned by Dorian Janzen, 3407 17th 13th Street and 30th Avenue, Frank Flenniken, Nellgh, Harry Cramer, 1303 9th Street, $300. 1264 30th Avenue, hit and run vehicle and parked car owned by Glenda Mills, 1364 30th Avenue, $240. Friday, 5.5 miles north and .25 west of Monroe, Randal Keehn, St. Edward, calf owned by Kenneth Hughes, Monroe, $200. Saturday, St.

Mary Road, three miles south and two miles east of Humphrey, Mary Hamling, Creston, Richard Kastl, Humphrey, $1,900. Fire Calls Columbus rural units aided Duncan department in a fire Monday afternoon which destoryed a home 3.75 miles northwest of Duncan. Home was owned by Kenneth Schultz of Schuylcr. Mr. and Mrs.

Bernie Ulrich were living in the house but were not believed to be at home. County Court William Mimick, Columbus, refusal to submit to test to determine alcoholic content, pled not guilty, trial set Sept. 14. David Spulak, Madison, driving while intoxicated, pled guilty, presentence in- vestigation ordered. Glenda Wilson, McCool Junction, driving while in- toxicated, pled guilty, presentence investigation ordered.

John Fellers, Columbus, speeding, no motorcycle license, pled guilty to both counts, fined $20 and placed on 60 days probation for speeding, fined $5 for license infraction. Laurie Bricka, Columbus, leaving scene of property damage accident, $50. Paul Olcott, Columbus, driving while intoxicated, one year probation, defensive driving course, restricted license, $75. Steven Bierman, Columbus, driving while intoxicated, one year probation, restricted license, defensive driving course, $75, weekend in jail. Paul Wahl, Columbus, no operator's license, leaving scene of damage accident, court wouldn't accept guilty plea, trail set for Sept.

22. ENDS TONITE "SURVIVE" Burl Reynolds "Hustle" 23rd Street and 28th Avenue, Susan McKay, Yorklyn, James Prokupek, 2672 43rd Avenue, $15. LEE RESTORED Congress July 22, 1975, re- stored the' American citizen- ship of Gen. Robert E. Lee.

Mothersiugers--Regular rehearsals resume at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Methodist Church. lowans visit with Fuehrers SILVER CREEK Mr. and Mrs. Norman Fuehrer and sons of Spirit Lake, Iowa, spent last week at the Henry Fuehrer home.

Mr. and Mrs. Les Bredemeyer of Columbus visited Wednesday night at the George Damme home. Jerry Wilcdx of Curtis spent the Labor Day weekend with his 'parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Marvin Wilcox. COLUMBUS ikjaiic TODAY THRU WEDNESDAY Treasure of Matccumbe 7:05 Apple Dumpling Gang 9:10 WALT DISNEY PRODUCTION Treasure of STARTS WEDNESDAY Opens 7:30 P.M., at Dusk CLINT EASTWOOD 1 Walt Disney DAPPLE DUMPLING GANG Adults $2.00 Children under 12, $1 THE OUTLAW an army of one. 8 Color by Deta ADDED "MURPH THE SURF" COLOR P.O. WATER WEIGHT USE E-lIM Excess w.iicr in the body can be uncomfortable. will help vmi lose excess water weight.

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