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a Deaths and funerals Friday, May 31, 1974 Columbus, Nebraska The Columbus Telegram 5 A Sunday dinner at Ihe home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Eraminger honored Iheir granddaughter, Cindy K. Borchers, dautfiter oh Mr. and Mrs.

Carroll vho was confirmed at- Trinity Lutheran Church. Godparents were Mrs. Ben Enzminger, and Borchers of Others attending included Mrs. Fred Borchers; Cindy's great- er andmolher, Mrs. i Schaeher and Vera Mr.

and Mrs. Edwin Fncke and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn Crumley and Russ, all of Monroe; Sp4 Gerald Fncke of Fort Hood, -Terry and AIR HCCKEY SHUFFLEBOARD (Jutt rmirfwd) POOU Thtm AH! SAHARA LOUNGE 111 Howard Blvd. 125-t-th-f ENROLL NOWI College Claswt June 4th Frank J.

Skorupa, a law student at- Chicago Kent College of Law, was recently elected Pam Borchers; and Mr. and' president of the Chancellor Kent family, International'taw Sociely. He is Mrs. Wilbur Hems and Stromsburg. Evening a 1 1 were Mr.

and Mrs'. Max Jenny and Keilh of Monroe. Miss Isabello Micek will allend a board meeting of the Nebraska Music a Association at Hastings College Saturday. 10ft OFF Cash Carry MODERN CLEANERS AND DYERS 1214-w-f-m ATTENTION MOTHERS Enrolling 3, 4, and 5 for nursery school. Degree.

Kearney State had experience in day school, nursery school and classroom teaching elementary grades. Certified. Phone 5G4- 0916. 126-l-f NELSON-- Walter 0. Nelson of 4130 Prospect Drive, a michacl, died there May age bu HAIRCUTS Fw Men A Bays at VIC'S BARBER SHOP On llth Street One prkt for 3 125-11 EAGLES Sat, Juno .1 Swiss Steak Dinner 0 0 Reservation! must In by May 3D, Inflation of officers 7:00.

Open to the public. to the NEW SWING KINGS in our air conditioned hall at tht President Ball. 8:30 to 12:30. 120-3 Shifting Sands Friday Saturday STARTING GATE LOUNGE CHICKEN FRY Friday Longbranch Bar the son of Henry J. Skorupa and the late Skorupa of Columbus; Scolus Central Catholic High School and the University of Nebraska.

His wife is the Polly Mrzlak, also of Columbus. MEMORIAL WEEK SPECIAL Off On All Spring. BOBBIE BROOKS, Tops, Skirts Slacks. THE NU, U70 33rd Ave. 125-t-th-f 'Lesiok LONGBRANCH BAR Saturday, June 1 to 12:30 127-3 NEW AUTO LICENSE DIRECTORIES AvaHaMe Now THE ART PRINTERY 128-lt-f-m-w Mon.

ATTENTION Change of Hours The Beauty Nook And Fri. Open 1 to 5 9 to 4 Effective June 1st 121-w-s-lh-f Bill. Bonner of. San Diego, spent a few days at the home of his mother, Mrs. VeWa Bonner.

He left Tuesday Dayton, business. 1 R1NKOLS Saturday, 'Jwnt 1 1:30 to 12:30 BUD VAN FLEET THE 127-2 SANDHILL TROUBAOORS Sunday, June 2 to 12:30 BROWN DERBY. Mr. and'Mrs. Dallas Church of Red Oak, Iowa, spent Ihe Memorial Day weekend with his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. William Church; -and attended' confirmation of his- brother, Douglas, 'at Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday. -Also attending the service and dinner following were grandmother, Mrs. Esther Nelson of Columbus; grand- aunt, Mrs. -Elsie Schagunn of New-man Miss Noreen Starkey of Columbus and B.J.

Barcel of Bellwood. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Behlen and Gina, Janie Turner, and Mr. and Mrs.

Ray Urbanek visited with, the Deryl Turner family in Lincoln last weekend a a't e.d baccalaureate at Lincoln East High Theresa Turner was a graduate. CAR HOPS WANTED' Apply In Parson After 2 0 0 P.M. Snow Top Drive In Columbus businessman, operated the Columbus Motel several years before moving to California eight years ago. He'is survived by his widow, Elsie Lull Nelson; three sons, Darral! of Torrance, Willis of Carmichael, Neil oi Sacramento, a i fair one sister, Mrs. A.J.

Romberg and one brother, K.P. both of Columbus. Funeral services were held May 25 with btirial in the Mount Vernon Cemetery. NELSON Services for Arthur Nelson, Howells, who died Thursday in Ihe Wesl Poinl Hospital, will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Prucha Funeral Home arid 10 a.m.

at Sis. Pclcr and Paul Catholic Howells, with- burial in UK parish cemetery. Wake service is set for 8 p.m. today at llic funeral home. Mr.

Nelson, a Northwestern 'Railroad employe, lived at Lindsay and Newman Grove before moving to Howells in .1946. He retired in 1965. Born Jan. 2, 1901 at Lindsay, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Edwin (Mary Ann) Lilz oi Snyder; seven grtmdcliildren; two brothers and one sister.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna, in 1571; an infant daughter; parents and one brother. HERR Funeral services were held May 28 ill Humbotdl, for Donald Eugene Ilerr, 43, who died Ihcre May 25. Surviving are his wife, Ellen; twin daughters, Sharon and Karen; one son, Kevin; his father, Gus Ilerr of Humboidl; two brothers, Milton of Hoi Springs, and Warren of Lincoln; three sisters, Merwin (Rulli) Boyd Columbus, Mrs. Ray (Uiella) Marsh'of Salem and Mrs. Mark (Frances) Berg of Holla, Mo.

ECKMANN Henry Eckmann, 76, father of Mrs. George Keller of Columbus, died Thursday evening at Lundberg Memorial Hospital, Creighton. A former- Columbus resident, Mr. Eckmann was a horticul- turist with (lie Anderson Green- house prior to retirement. Funeral arrangements a pending at Bloomfield, where he resided with his wife, Elsie.

Also surviving are six i including Leon Eckmann and Mrs. Curtis Van Velkinburgh of Kentucky. Zapotocky heads Plotte County ARC Joseph Zapotocky was elected president of the Pblle County Association for a Children at Tuesday's general membership meeting. Tom McKinnon was clrosen first vice president; Howard Ernst, second vice president; Dot George, secretary; Mar- garet Bowc, treasurer. Other members of lire board of dir- ectors are Bob Hughes and llene Post, one year, and Duane Schmitt and Don Borer, two years.

A picnic is planned for the June meeting. Briefs-- Mr. and Mrs. Edward Backes, Sisler Edna Backes, Mr. and Mrs, Ervin Wieser and family have relurncd from Findley, Ohio, where they visited their son and brother, Mr.

and Mrs. Earl Backes and family. WEDDING DANCE Honoring Patti Shotkoikl Tim Micek Saturday, Duncan, No. Kova Orchestra Rock Candy Friday, Saturday At 2ft Lounge Swnucktr, beautiful summer color. il.9» yard.

Dan River Pique; refreshing pastel plaids $2 yard. Dan River Coco; cool colorful summer fabrics $U9 van). Meni wear doubk knits Js.W to yard. Assorted fabrics, all better goods We to 51.W yard. FASH-N-FAB 127-2 BRUNSWICK FULL-SIZE We Have It SAHARA LOUNGE 1819 Howard Blvd.

118-2 Mr. and Mrs. Durwood Hill and Kay Lynn spent a weekend in Denver wiih their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Randall Markcl and family.

While they attended the christening of their granddaughter, Allison. Kay Lynn Hill, Wayne Hill of Louisiana and Kent Market of Milwaukee were the godparenls. 126-3 I DANCE AT TARNOV Saturday, June 1 Rita Mclrrtosch, Larry Melcher Omaha Kavaliers Orch. 12-1 PAPERBACK BOOKS MAGAZINES Over MO titles to choon from MIESSLERS BOOK STORE Mrs P. Nelson and Jean, Mis.

S.G. Williams and Mary relumed Tuesday from Mason, Ohio, where they visited lire." Williams' twin, Edward Zicgenhardt and family. They and a cousin, Miss Ruby Me Dill of Monroe, i a (tended the combined baccalau- reate and commencement at Mason High School, when the Nelson grandchildren, Fred and Francine Ziegenhardt were members of the graduating class. They also attended a shower for Francine, who will becorne the bride of Waller Mitchell Moreheari, on June 21. In Cincinnati they visited former 'enls, Mamte Matzen and daughter, Karen Matzen.

Power Mower Blade Sharpened while you wait Jl.Of Milton Wilken, 2nd Wett of Gibson Discount Center. 87-lf-f CROWBAIT Friday Saturday Sky Bowl Big Red Laurie Torczon, daughter of Or and Mrs. Vernon-J. Torczon, was graduated last week from John F. Kennedy Senior High School in New Orleans, La.

Ranking second in her class ot 5W- students, Laurie as awarded the honor of presiding over the graduation exercises as mistress of ceremonies. She plans to enter college and work toward a degree in medicine. She is the grandchild of Mrs. Jim Torczon of Columbus, and the daughter of the former Ann Carey of Petersburg. Both Dr.

and Mrs. Torczon are faculty members at University of New Orleans. LADDIES NIGHT Price Drinks For All Ladies 8:00 to 11:00 STARTING GATE LOUNGE 127-2 SHRIMP CHICKEN Friday, May 31 AVENUE BAR 127-2 JOHNNY KUCERA ORCH. Saturday, June 1 SILVER CREEK LEGION lffl-1 Lairy Loomis left Thursday morning for San Antonio, after a visit with Ms parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Laird Loomis, and other relatives. HARMONY BOYS Saturday, June 1, 8:30 to 12:30 MICEK BAR 12th Street 128-2 The mated fairy terns also known as wliile or love terns participate equally in the care of their offspring. EWERT-- Mrs. Paul (Anna Elizabeth) Ewert, 73, Bellwood, died Ibis morning in Butler County Hospilal, David City. There will be a 1:45 p.m.

Tuesday prayer service followed by 2 p.m. funeral service, both at Immanuel Uilhcran Church with lite Rev. B.F. Mesclike of- ficialing. Burial mil be in Roselawn Cemetery.

Her body will lie in slate af Gass-Haney Funeral Home, I p.m. Monday until Tuesday; at church, 1-2 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs, Ewert was born Aug. 28, 1900 al Richland lo John W.

and Kalherine Miller Bell. attended Coif ax County schools and married Paul Ewerl on Dec. 10, 1924 a I Schuyler. Ttey lived in Plalte County, 10 years al Octavia and the last 33 years in Bellwood. She was a of Immnnuel Lutheran and former member of Immanuel Church a I Schuyler.

Surviving are her husband; daughter, Frances, and son, Clarence of Bellwood; sisters, Mrs. Ruby Ernst of Columbus and Mrs. a (Bemice) Smith of Bellwood; two brothers, David and Chris Bell of Richland; grandchildren. She was preceded in dealh by her parents; brothers, Fred, John and Tom; sister, Mary; granddaughter, Patricia Marie. a i memorials to the American Cancer Society.

MERZ Mrs. Otto Merz, 80, who died Wednesday, is also survived by six grandchildren. Her funeral is 9:30 a.m. Salur- dav al SI. Bonaventure Church.

JANICEK Mrs. Rudolph (Justena) Janicek, 88, of 3310 16lh Street, died a evening at Behlen Hospilal after an illness of six weeks. The Rev. Francis Price will officiale al funeral services, 9:30 a.m. Monday al SI.

Isidore Callwlic Church, and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Buller Counly. The body is lo lie in stale after 1 p.m. Sunday at McKown Fuueral Home, where rosary will be prajed al 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

She was born Sept. 24,1885, 'at Bellwood, the daughter of John and Anna Flaxel, and attended Buller Counly schools. Oh May 5, 1903, she was married to Rudolph Janicek at SI. Joseph Church, Counly. They farmed in Buller County until i i to Columbus in 1932.

Mrs. Janicek, a member of St. Isidore Church, had affiliated with Franciscan Mis- sionary Union, i i a Mothers, and i Neighbors. She is survived by one son, Cyrus Janicek of Shelby; two daughters, Mrs, Roy (Camilla) Grossnicklaus of Osceola and Mrs. Harold (Verona) Ebel of Columbus; 1G grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs.

Albert (Bertha) Schelby of Columbus. Preceding her iri dealh were her husband; Iwo Sylvester, and Lloyd in infancy; one daughter, Isabelle; parents, Iwo brolbers and five sisters. Gen. Abrams has lung cancer (AH) Gen. Crelghlon Abrams, Army chief of staff, has lung cancer, Hie Pentagon announced today.

Abrams, 59, entered Waller Reed Army Medical Center more than a week ago for what the Army called a mild form of pneumonia. Pentagon spokesman Jerry W. Friedhcim lold a briefing that during the lost two days, medical fesls have determined that Abrams has a malignancy in the left lung. Further tests will be per- formed lo determine Hie extent of the malignancy, and doctors wijl then determine the- appro- priate definitive treatment, Friedheim said. Tiie general had cul short a European Irip when he became ill and returned to enter Waller Reed on May 23.

Lions Club Jim Jawoi'ski will address lire Lions Club Monday on Itie Kiwanis Camp project. Two Accidents Both non- injury, were reported lo police; Wednesday, at 261 Avenue, and 22nd Slreel, Henry C. Sansoni, Downtowner Hotel, $200, hit-run; Thursday, at Illli Slreel and 25lh Avenue, Jolm J. Blahak, 972 29lh Avenue, and parked car of Roberl 0. Groleluescnen, 1GGB 30th Avenue, $75 damages.

Ladies Golf On June 4, lec- off will be in Ihe morning or alter 5:30. Play Ihe front nine. Legion Auxiliary Mecls al 7:45 p.m. Monday at Ihe Lesion Hall. Methodist Church Vacation church school sessions of First United Methodist Church are as follows: nursery, kindergarten, firsl and second grades, Juno 3- 14 from 9-11 a.m.; third through sixth grades, June 3-7 from a.m.

to 2 p.m.; seventh through ninth graders meel at 9 a.m. June, 10. Sharing session and open Imise will be 7 p.m. June 14, willi ice cream social at 8. Car Wash Acjhicvcmenl group car wash from 12 Saturday at Don's Service.

i will liold a lo p.m. Sales and Weight Watchers Monday, morning class time will be changed from 10 a.m. lo I p.m. Chris Petersen, who died Wednesday, was also preceded in death by a one-year-old son. Omahan, 17, gets life sentence OMAILA, Neb.

(AP)--Douglas County District Court Judge Samuel Caniglia Friday sen- tenced Patrick Russell, 17, of Omaha, to life in the Nebraska Penal Complex at Lincoln. Caniglia found Russell guilty first-degree murder in the strangulation death of Joseph Edmonds, 7, last November. Tiie body of the Edmonds youlh was found in an apart- ment on Omaha's near north- side several days after he dis- appeared while playing with a friend. In passing sentence, Caniglia called Hie murder "cold, ruth- less, brulal and senseless." Attorneys, who used insanity as the basis for Russell's de- fense, are expected lo appeal the case. Hospital Report Behlen Community Hospital Admissions: Sondra Jean Gerber, Billie Scarrow, Mrs.

Dennis Svehla, Columbus; Waller Krzycki, Duncan. Dismissals: Clifford Kapels, Humphrey; Robin Shelby; Minnie Yelm, Genoa; Mrs. Otto Brauner, Herman Kunneman, a i Nielsen, Jeffrey i Columbus. Opiirnists Featured speaker at- flic weekly meeting of Columbus Optimists was Jack Holmquist of First National Bunk and Trust, who detailed Ihe current slalus of local, regional, and national money markets. During the business session, the Columbus Open Golf Tournamenl a discussed.

There are si ill i available in the tourney, which will be licld June 9 at the Van Berg Municipal Course. Nocturnal Adoration Mem- bers of Hie Nocturiial Ad oration Society are reminded lo keep an hour between 10 p.m. Saturday and a.m. Sunday at St. Bonaventure Church.

Visitors are welcome. a Church Beginning this Sunday, there will be an 8 a.m. worship service in Ihe Federated Church Chanel in addition lo the regular 10:30 service. Notice Flanagan's Mothers Club will have a Monday noon covered uish luncheon at KC Hall. SI.

Mary Hospital Births: Daughter to Mr. and Steven Hankla, 1215 10th Streel, seven pounds and nine ounces, May 30. Dismissals: Mrs. i.s Bitlner and son, Columbus. Genoa Hospital Admissions: Louise Berlin, Vera a a a Anderson, Genoa; a Paczoso, Mary Borowiak, Silver Creek; William Cox, Cedar 'Kapids; Marlin Fiiilerton; Blanche Abbott, St.

Edward. Dismissals: Hannah Clark. Genoa. Transfers: Arvid Backman, to Lincoln; Beaty C7.apln, Omaha. Marriage License Was issued lo Rodney D.

Schrocder of Leigh and Mary J. Krings of. Creston, lo be married June 8 at S(. Mary Church, Leigh. Rural Accidents Handled by Ihe Sheriff's Office include: Wednesday, 4 miles wesl of Platte Center on a county road, Mohrman and Ernest G.

Mueller, both of Monroe, $1,280 damages, Mohrman taken to Behlen Community i a with head injuries; Thursday, miles west of Columbtis on Highway 81, drivers Anna M. 1 Huglres, 1071 40lh Avenue, nnd Ue M. Blaser, lit. 4, damages, no injuries. FAMOUS FOR PRESCRIPTIONS Opens 8:00 P.M.

Show Starts A Dusk Tonite Thru Tuesday They'll give you fast-fast-fast relief! THE REJECTS to 12:30 Friday YESTERDAY LOUNGE 127-2 ELIZABETH GREISEN ESTATE 4-Bedroom Brick Home, Household and Antiques at Public Auction Sunday, June 16,1 P.M. LOCATION: 2017 16th Street, Columbus Twtay thru Wednesday jSuperdad 7:15 Son of Flubber p.m. ALL DISNEY! DAD FLIPS OUT! rch ir j. i Playing doctor was neverlike this! Keepafcreastoftne medic alworW with the REAL ESTATE This 4-bedroom 2-story brick home js nicely lo- cated within walking distance to Junior High School, Scotos Central Catholic school, and grocery stores. It has a kitchen, dining room, living room, two bedrooms and bath or.

the main floor. The living room and one bedroom are newly carpeted. The home has two bedrooms upstairs. The full basement is divid- ed. To the rear of the lot is single garage.

INSPECTION: Contact the Conyers Auction Company (564-7922) for inspection prior to date of sale. HOUSEHOLD GOODS REAl ESTATE TERMS: down payment on date of sale, balance on July 15, 1974. Immediate possession can be given. ANTIQUES GE refrigerator, like new Dinette chairs 3 pc. blond bedroom set 2 pc.

living room set GE television Hoover vacuum, new Maytag wash'g mrxhine Pictures, dishes, com- mode, flower stand. 6 wooden rockers, library table, 3 antique dressers. Flat irons. Round dining table, 6 choirs and jf- fet. Console radio, works good.

Sewing machine, ALSO: ANTIQUE COINS TERMS FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY: CASH Step ladder Dishes, pots, pans, etc. Lounge chair Iron bed Table top grandfather's clock treadle. Large wooden bed. End tables. Ironing board.

5-drawer chest. Iron bed. 2 wicker chairs and wicker library table. Wooden chairs. Antique leather sofa.

Ice box. Round tables. ELIZABETH GREISEN ESTATE Conyers Auction Company, Auctioneers Walter, Albert, Leininger Attorneys Grant,.

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