The Leigh World publishes a weekly column entitled Looking Back at the World, which is comprised of articles taken from earlier Leigh World files. A special thank you to the Leigh World for allowing me to reprint those articles. The following are selections from that column:

January 8, 1970 - reprinted October 2, 2019

More than 300 trees have been marked for removal at Dead Timber State Recreation Area near West POint.
    The quiet winter beauty of the park has been disturbed in recent weeks by the howl of chain saws cutting down the trees affected by Dutch elm disease.
    The wood is being sawed into firewood for use by next summer's campers.
    Park planners are hoping the area can be taken over by Dodge and Cuming counties so that Federal and state matching moneys can be used to enlarge and improve the park.

Blood donors had the Christmas spirit Tuesday, December 23, when they contributed 162 pints of blood at Schuyler at the annual fall visit of the Red Cross Bloodmobile United.
    TGhe quota was 149 pints so Schuyler can be very proud of reaching the quota and topping it by 13 pints.

The weather the past week can be cummed up quite simply - COLD! Monday and Tuesday, Old Man Winter brought temperatures below zero with little relief in the outlook as the extended forecast through Saturday called for temperatures to be below normal.

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Johannes spent the New Year's holiday with their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Johannes, at Dana Point, California.
    They attended the open house of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Johannes on New Year's Eve at which about 70 guests were present. Side trips were taken to the site of President Nixon's White House in San Clemente, which is about seven miles from the Johannes home and to Mission San Juan Capistrano, about three miles.
    They visited Mrs. Nellie Johannes at the Anaheim Lutheran Convalescent Home Friday afternoone.
    Friday evening visitors at the Keith Johannes homew ere Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johannes of Long Beach and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Johannes and Neal of Santa Anna.
    A pleasant surprise was Miss Doreen Groteluschen, stewardess, checking tickets on the plane they boarded in Denver. Colorado.

Terry L. Drahota was among 504 students who were eligible to graduate from Colorado State University, December 12.
    The graduation list included 381 bachelor degrees and 128 graduate degrees. Those graduating will receive mailed diplomas.
    They may return to CSU for the formal June graduation cemetery, Terry received his bachelors degree.
    Terry is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Drahota of Brush, Colorado, and the grandson of Mrs. Emil Hejtmanek.

Mr. and Mrs. Art Mackenstadt spent the holidays with the family of their daughter the Don Meyers at Hazelwood, Missouri.
    tghe St. Louis area received 10 inches of snow, giving the residents their first real white Christmas in twenty-one years.

Mrs. Clara Asche wa dismissed Friday from the Behlen Memorial hospital. Mrs. Asche and Eileen moved to Omaha on Friday to spend the winter with Miss Luella Asche.
    Ewald Cattau was dismissed from Behlen Memorial hospital.
    Sara Brunken, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brunken, had her tonsils removed Tuesday and returned home Wednesday from Behlen Memorial hospital.

Pfc. Gawyn Gernstein, U.S.M.C. arrived home on December 29 to spend a 15 day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Gernstein and Nola.
    He will return to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, January 12 to resume his same duties as a Fleet Supply Accountant.
    Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Gernstein and Nola met him in Omaha.

Pvt. Douglas Morfeld left Saturday for Fort Ord, California, after spending his leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Morfeld and family.

Leigh Parent-Teachers Association will hold their monthly meeting this Monday, January 12 at the school auditorium.
    MrS. Donald Johnson of Schuyler will be guest speaker. She will give a talk on delinquency and the Geneva Girls Training Home where she was a former employee.
    Everyone is invited and urged to attend this meeting.

Members of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary met Tuesday evening at the clubhouse with Mrs. J.F. Hubenka and Mrs. Don Marty as hostesses.
    During the business meeting, Mrs. Robert Lake, president, announced that daughters of veterans could become Junior members of the Auxiliary. Yearly dues for Tiny Tots, birth to six years of age 25c and for Juniors, six to 18 years, $1.00. It was also noted that needn't be active.
    Mrs. Morton McMullin gave a report on the county convention held in Leigh on December 3.
    Names were drawn for hostesses for the coming year.
    Hail Columbia was played for entertainment with prizes going to Mrs. Harold Conrad, high, and Mrs. Arnold Hubenka, low. Mrs. Robert Lake received the door prize.
    Lunch was served by the hostesses to the eleven members present and three visitors, Mrs. Milan Loseke, Mrs. Laurence Maliha and Mrs. Ernest Spanhake.

Pvt. Delton Neuhaus left Friday to report to Fort Ord, California, after spending two weeks during the hosliday with his parents and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Neuhaus and Diane.

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Fuhr, Cal and Pam, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Severin returned Sunday from a 10 day trip to Mission, Texas.
    A scenic drive through the Ozarks was enjoyed on the way down. While in Mission, the Fuhrs were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bridges and the Severins stayed with Mrs. Coy Stevens.
    Family gatherins were held during their stay and a visit was made to the Henry Bridges home. A day in Old Mexico and a boating and fishing trip were highlights of the sightseeing excursions.

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Claussen returned early Sunday morning from Silver Sprins, Maryland, where tghey spent the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Claussen Jr., Peter III and Mary Lynne.
    Trips were made to Ocean City and Frederick, Maryland, where many roads were blocked from heavy snow. The Claussen visited Sister Adele Dasenbrock at the Lutheran Deaconess Home in Philadelphia.
    Mr. and Mrs. Claussen reported from eight to ten inches of snow had fallen in the Silver Sprins area.
    Peter Claussen III returned Sunday evening to resume classes on Monday at Midland College in Fremont.

Rev. Carl Efraimson will be installed as pastor of Zion Lutheran church on Sunday, January 11, at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Efraimson was born and raised on the Dakota prairies and received his primary education there.
    He graduated from Concordia Seminary, Springfield, Illinois in 1958 and received a call to Ingham Queensland, Australia, where he served for four years.
    He also served parishes in Minnesota and Canada. His last place being Toronto, Ontario.
    Pastor Efraimson is married to the former Ellen Karjalainsen and they have three children, namely Caral, Danielle and Jonathan.
    He also, will serve the Howells parish. Reverend and Mrs. Efraimson and family moved here on New Year's Day.

Mrs. Oliver R. Johnson entertained at a party last Tuesday in honor of Lori's fourth birthday which was December 27.
    Games were played with all the children winning prizes.
    After Lori opened her gifts, lunch was served.
    Those present were Mrs. Lawrence Franzen and Gwen, Mrs. Gene Heitz, Shawn and Shannon, Mrs. Roger Littleman and Charlotte, Mrs. Allen Motycka and Mike, Mrs. Dave Reininger and Julie and Mrs. Oliver R. Johnson, Lori and Heidi.

Pfc. William D. Eggers returned to San Diego, California, where he is going to Marine School of Electronics after spending 12 days with his parents and family over the holidays.

Mr. and Mrs. Gerold Wurdeman and family of St. Edward, Donald Wurdeman of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Asche were guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Asche, Pam, Paula and Fritz. The occasion honored Lance Wurdeman whose birthday was January 5 and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Asche whose wedding anniversary is January 7.
    Birthday and anniversary cakes centered the table. Russell Kuester was an afternoon visitor.
    On account of illness Mr. and Mrs. Gary Belohrad and family were unable to attend.

Mrs. Francis Waite of Humphrey announces the engagement of her daughter, Dode, to Terry Went, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Went of Creston.
    Miss Waite is employed in Columbus and her finance attends the University of Nebraska.
    No definite wedding date has been set.

After a trip south, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lowe will reside at 810 D Street, Schuyler.
    She was formerly Velda Coufal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sayers, Schuyler, and his parents are Mr. and Mrs. Newell Lowe, Leigh.
    The Rev. Clemens Kubesh heard the marriage vows at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 31 in Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic church, Clarkson. Attendants were her sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Gall, Schuyler.
    Fifty guests attended reception at a Schuyler cafe.
    The bride is employed by Wagner Mills and her husband works for Behlen's of Columbus.
    He served with the Army in the Philippines and Japan.

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January 29, 1970 - reprinted October 30, 2019

The Keynoters met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Eugene Herink.
    The next meeting will be a special at the home of Mrs. Joe Sindelar Jr. to practice for an upcoming engagement.

The Tired Farmers club met Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hunteman. Score honors went to Mrs. Arnold Rahtz and Mrs. Harry Korfhage.

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Reeder of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Neuhaus and Diane spent Sunday at Onawa, Iowa, visiting their son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Neuhaus.

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mullenhoff, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Selichnow and Mr. and Mrs. Gayle Selichnow and Brad of Columbus were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mullenhoff and family in honor of Dick's eleventh birthday. Afternoon visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Weber of Columbus and Mrs. Gladys Freiberg and family of Stanton.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Marty visited Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ryan and boys at Richland.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hahn of Grand Island were Saturday afternoon and supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Newell Lowe.

John Henry Oltmer, 66, Stanton county farmer living on route two, Leigh, was dead on arrival at a doctor's office in Madison on Wednesday, January 21. He was taken there by the Leigh Emergency Unit after being found in the yard of his home.
    Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 1970, at Zion Lutheran church with Reverend Carl Efraimson officiating and burial was in the church cemetery. LeRoy Frey was organist and musical selections were "Rock of Ages" and "What A Friend We Have in Jesus" by the congregation and "Abide With Me" by the choir. Pallbearers Roy Ahrens, Frank Benes, Otto T. Loseke, Lavern Asche, Duane Brandl and Gary Brand.
    Mr. Oltmer was born May 7, 1903 in Omaha, son of Gerhard and Alma Sohl Oltmer, and came to Leigh with his parents when two years of age.
    He was married to Mary M. Long on October 10, 1923 at the Evangelical Lutheran church at Platte Center. He was a member of Zion Lutheran church.
    His survivors include his wife; one son, Kenneth of Madison; two daughters, Mrs. Leonard (Velma) Brandl of Norfolk and Mrs. Robert F. (Geraldine) Volsicka of Madison; 13 grandchildren; one brother, Clarence of Sacramento, California; and one sister, Mrs. Reuben Jensen (Helen Katherine) of Pilger.
    His parents, a brother, William and three infant grandchildren preceded him in death.

Miss Kristy INgram, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Ingram of Tinley Park, Illinois, and A1C Gary Loseke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Loseke of Creston were married January 3 in the Tinley Park United Methodist church, with Reverend Wesley Jensen officiating.
    Miss Lynn Vanden Bosch accompanied the soloist, Mr. Ralph Silberman as he sang "How Great Thou Art," "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" and "O Perfect Love." The church was decorated with red roses, white carnations and holly.
    The bride chose a formal length emprie style gown of white peau-d-soie with re-embroidered Alencon lace and seed pearls on the bodice, the hem of the full skirt and the chapel length train.
    She wore a three tier elbow length veil scattered with seed pearls and carried a bouquet of red roses, white carnations and holly.
    Mrs. Thomas Smith, the bride's sister, served as matron of honor. She wore a formal length A-line gown of red velvet with a matching tie-belt at the empire waist line.
    She carried a bouquet of white carnations, holly and green velvet ribbon. The bridesmaids, Miss Carolyn Evans and Miss Roslyn Schaffer wore green velvet dresses styled identically to that of the matron of honor. Their bouquets were trimmed with red velvet ribbon. The flower girl, Miss Wendy Obenland, wore a short A-line dress of red velvet with a white satin collar and carried a basket of white star mums and red rosebuds. The bride styled and made the dresses for all of her attendants.
    Mr. Ronald Smith served as best man. Groomsmen and ushers were Mr. Thomas Muszynski and Mr. Thomas Smith. THe bride's nephews, Thomas A. Smith and Timothy Smith were candelighters.
    Assisting at the wedding were Mrs. Joyce Kinder and MIss Marilyn Evans. Miss Brenda Anderson and Mrs. Gene Obenland served cake and coffee to the guests at the reception in the bride's home. Mrs. Leroy Kapels and Mrs. Loren Loseke opened the gifts.
    The couple is at home at 1120-4 Falcon Drive, Rantoul, Illinois, where he is presently stationed at Chanute Air Force Base.

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January 29, 1970 - reprinted October 16, 2019

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Van Heufeln, Fremont, have chosen the name of Keri Laine for their seven week old adopted daughter.
    She joins a 22 month old brother, Troy.
    Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Dunker, Schuyler, and Mrs. Olga Van Heufeln, Leigh.

Word has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Don Henke of Creston that their son, Randol L. Henke, has been promoted to Sergeant.

Miss Elisa Huntemann returned home Sunday from the Schuyler Memorial Hospital.

George C. Kumpf was admitted to Behlen Memorial Hospital on Sunday afternoon suffering from a heart attack.

The Leigh Emergency Unit held a meeting on Thursday, January 22. The unit made four runs the past month, one to Madison, one to Schuyhler and two to Columbus.
    A donation was received from Mrs. Clara Asche.

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Fuhr and David were houseguests off [sic] Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Fuhr, Cal and Pam, from Wednesday night until Friday night.

Alan Hart, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Hart, was injured on his left hand in a shooting accident on Sunday afternoon, one mile east and a half mile south of Leigh, while hunting with three friends.
    Colfax County authorities said Alan fired at a squirrel, the bullet ricocheted off a tree and passed through his hand.
    He was taken to Schuyler Memorial hospital where he remained overnight and was treated and dismissed on Monday.
    Alan is in the seventh grade at the Leigh Community School.

The officers of the Colfax County Agricultural Society, George Reininger, president; Edward Franzen, vice president; Albert Franzen, secretary; and George Deichmann, treasurer, attended the State Convention for Fair Managers in LIncoln on Monday.

The Leigh Woman's club will meet next Wednesday evening at 8:)0 p.m. for their regular monthly meeting.
    There is a change in the theme of the meeting as planned.
    It will be "Joy of Fun" with Mrs. George Bruhn, leader this program was originally planned for April. Rev. J. Arden Wild will present his program in March.
    Hostesses will be Mrs. John Severin, Mrs. Arthur Watchorn, Mrs. Duane Hoff and Mrs. Charles Mullenhoff.

Dale Loseke, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Loseke of Salem, Oregon, was killed in an automobile accident on Sunday night. Funeral services are set for Thursday afternoon at Salem.
    Dale was born at Leigh and moved with his parents and family to Oregon in the spring of 1957.
    Survivors include his parents; three sisters, Mrs. Tom (Sharon) Roberts, Mona and Bonnie, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto D. Loseke of Columbus.

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Daniles and Robert spent last Sunday in Lincoln and were dinner guests of Miss Cathy Miller and Gene Daniels.

Mr. and Mrs. George Bruhn visited Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Olson in Newman Grove last Sunday.

Miss Peggy Wiemer is featured in the February Nebraskaland Magazine as Nebraskaland's Hostess of the Month.
    "Boating, water skiing and swimming are among her favorite pastimes, and Peggy is looking ahead to this summer's action as the article states.
    A University of Nebraska majoring in secondary education and history, Peggy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wiemer of Creston.
    She began her college career at Northeastern Nebraska Junior College at Norfolk where she was Homecoming Queen, a member of the Student Senate, and listed in Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges.

These from this area on the honor roll for the full term at Wayne State College are: Jean Sander, 3.21, senior daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Sander of Creston; Ford Craig, 3.50 junior son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Craig, and Donald Muhle, 3.31, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Muhle.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Franzen received word from their son, S. Sgt. Gary A. Franzen that he had arrived last Tuesday in Thailand.

Mr. and Mrs. George Bruhn had as their dinner guests on Friday, Mrs. Alice Barr and Mrs. Emma Rosendahl. The dinner was in honor of Mrs. Barr's 84 birthday.
    Coffee guests at the home of Mrs. Barr on her birthday were: Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Mortimer of Norfolk, Mrs. Pearl Mortimer, Mrs. Emma Rosendahl and Mr. and Mrs. George Bruhn.

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Saunders and family of Waterloo came Friday and spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Flossie Held.

Mr. and Mrs. George G. Blum and family of Clarkson were Sunday afternoon visitors at the Eldon Hart home.

The Junior Intermediate Girl Scouts met on Thursday, January 22.
    We elected the following officers: Robin Hanel, president Lori Boning, troop scribe; Mae Brunken, treasurer; Sandy Hoff, lead and Rhonda Burger, assistant leader for the Sign of the Star Patrol; Debbie Boning, leader and Patricia Schwichtenberg, assistant leader for the Sign of the Arrow Patrol; Cathie Brown, vice president.
    Our next meeting will be February 5 and Valentine party will be February 19.
    Rhonda Burger will serve at our next meeting.
    Susan Spanhake, reporter.

Mrs. Arthur Sexton of West Poing and Douglas Hobel of Papllion were Saturday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hobel.

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sedlacek announce the engagement of their daughter, Cindy, to A1C Terry O. Loseke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milan Loseke.
    Cindy is a senior at Leigh High School and Terry is serving with the U.S. Air Force and is presently stationed at Williams Air Force Base in Arizona.
    The couple is planning a June 6 wedding.

The Senior Class got together January 20 to try on graduation robes and to discuss Senior Educational Day.
    Mr. Barrett told us that it has been decided that we can only go for one day and 150 miles from Leigh.
    On the 22 of January another class meeting was held.
    The purpose of this meeting was to elect three representatives to the Student Council.
    They are: Janice Sander, Judie Henke and Roger Schaad. A discussion was held on who we could get to be sponsors for our class play.
    Connie Brown, reporter.

The Library Club had a meeting January 23. The meeting was called to order by the president and the treasurers report was given.
    It was decided that a coat check will be held at the basketball game this Friday night.
    On the 4 of February the library will have a stand and a coat check at the wrestling tournament which will be held in the afternoon and evening.
    Connie Brown, reporter.

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kapels, while in Illinois for the Ingram-Loseke wedding, visited his army buddy, Alex Rupp of Midlithian, Illinois. They hadn't seen each other for ten years.

Mrs. Otto Nelson and Mrs. Leonard Hobel attended a "Friends of Music" concert given by William Walker in Columbus on Tuesday evening.

A nice crowd was in attendance for the Public card party sponsored by St. Mary's Altar Society on Sunday evening.
    Guests were present from Rogers, Clarkson and Leigh.
    Mrs. Elmer Busse won the door prize and George Urban was high bidder in a silent auction for baked goods.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weber and John spent Saturday night Sunday at the R.A. Polenz home.

Miss Bernadette Bahns was a dinner guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reichmujth Sr., Friday.
    It was the occasion of her birthday.

Rex Marty was honored on his fourth birthday with a family gathering on Sunday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Marty and family.
    A buffet luncheon at noon was enjoyed. Mrs. Jerald Held baked and decorated the birthday cake for the occasion.
    Present were Mr. and Mrs. Lee Saunders and family of Waterloo, Mrs. Flossie Held, Mrs. Fred Marty, Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Held and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert held and family, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rahtz and Mr. and Mrs. Marty, Scott, Pat and Peggy.

Miss Carol Severin of Omaha spent Tuesday and Wednesday visiting her mother and brother, Mrs. Irene Severin and John Severin.

Charlotte Littelman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Littelman, was honored on her fourth birthday, Sunday.
    Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Klink and Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Littelman and Mr. and Mrs. John J. Dufek and boys of Schuyler. Visiting on Saturday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Olson Jr. and boys.

The Happy Eight card club met last Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Lena Thalken.
    Score honors went to Mrs. Addie Franzen, high; Mrs. Flossie Held, second; and Mrs. Adolph Nebola, low. Mrs. Addie Franzen will be the next hostess.

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Glish of Wauwautosa, Wisconsin, visited relatives at Leigh, Thursday.
    They were dinner guests of Mrs. Rose Hampel together with Mr. and Mrs. John Herink, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reichmuth Sr.
    The same people were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reichmuth Sr. in the evening.

Attending the wedding on Saturday, January 24, of Ruth Reichmuth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Reichmuth of LIndsay, and Dennis Kuchar of Meadow Grove at St. Bernard Catholic church were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Reichmuth, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reichmuth Sr., Mr. and Mrs. John Herink, Mrs. Rose Hampel, Henry Bahns, Bernadette, Joe and Bob Bahns.
    A dinner for 300 guests was given at Holy Family Auditorium at LIndsay with reception at the Humphrey park ballroom in the evening.

A surprise housewarming was given for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ehlers at their home on Saturday evening.
    THose present were Miss Alice Heimes of Norfolk, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hekrdle, Julie and David of Madison, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Loseke, Mr. and Mrs. Delaine Wendt, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Boning and Willis Sayers,
    The evening was spent playing cards and carry-in refreshments were enjoyed.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ehlers and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Dilges of South Sioux City, Nebraska attended the graduation of William Arthur Ehlers on Thursday at Kearney.
    He received a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in science and economics.
    Bill was honored at a dinner following the commencement exercises. He started work for the General Adjustment Bureau in Omaha on Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lake, Patty and Janet, attended the graduation exercises on Thursday morning for their son, Robert William Lake, who received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Education from Kearney State College, with a master in physical education.
    Because of possibly military duty, Bob is undecided concerning future plans.
    The Lakes drove to Kearney on Wednesday, stayed overnight and returned home Thursday.

The Jubilee Squres met at the Leigh Opera House to dance to the calling Harold Bausch.
    Harold and Lill Bausch also taught a new round dance, "Columbus Blues."
    Mr. and Mrs. Harold BOning of Creston and Mr. and Mrs. John Wolff of Clarkson served on the coffee committee.
    Next dance will be the Valentine party, February 1. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Groteluschen and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Boning are planning the entertainment.

Those attending a housewarming for Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hellbusch in Columbus on Saturday evening were Mr. an [Mrs.] Don Fuhr of Seward, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Muhle and daughter of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fuhr and family, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Fuhr and family, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fuhr and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Fuhr and family and Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Charipar, Cindy and Rick, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Severin.
    A cary-in lunch was enjoyed by the group.

Michael Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Olson Jr. was baptized Sunday morning during worship services at Zion Lutheran church by Pastor Carl Efraimson. Sponsors were Mrs. Rueben Olson and Merlin Olson.
    Following the services a dinner was held at Tri-County clubhouse for the following guests Mr. and Mrs. Victor Olson Sr., Merlin Olson of LIncoln, Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Olson or Arlington and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Olson Jr. and family.

The Cadette Scouts met Thursday night at Connie Brown's house. We started out by having initiation. After our business meeting, Bonnie Ritter served nibbles and we sang folk songs. Next meeting is February 5 at Connie Brown's house.
    Skye Ann Hoff, reporter.

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January 29, 1970 - reprinted November 6, 2019

There was standing room only at the St. Bonaventure Social Hall in Columbus, Sunday afternoon, for the Capping Ceremony of the Charter Class of Practical Nurses of Platte College.
    Linda Kratochvil was one of the class of 28.
    Attending from Creston were Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Kratochvil and family and Mrs. W.J. Ritter.

The Altar Guild met Thursday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Officers for the coming year are: Mrs. Marvin Wurdeman, president; Mrs. Ervin Kuhn, secretary; Mrs. DeForest Jansen, treasurer; committees are: flowers, Mrs. Marvin Wurdeman, Mrs. DeForest Jansen and Mrs. Harold Boning; paraments, Mrs. Amelia Scheffler, Mrs. Helmuth Loseke and Mrs. Floyd Schwanebeck.
    New members are Mrs. Rudy Hobza and Mrs. Floyd Schwanebeck.

A group of friends met Wednesday at the recently built home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Schwanebeck for a housewarming.
    Present were Mr. and Mrs. Vern Osten, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Luedtke, Mr. and Mrs. John Scheffler and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kapels and Larry, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Harper and Mr. and Mrs. Don Henke and family.

Dona Kunkle of Schuyler and Lonnie Koch of Lincoln spent Sunday at the Harvey Koch home.

Mrs. John Busch was hostess to the Pinochle club at a desert luncheon and cards, Tuesday.
    Prizes were won by Mrs. Edith Moran and Mrs. Agnes Walter.

Peggy Wiemer was home from the University during the weekend.

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Correll and Pauline Barjenbruch spent Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Hermine Boning in Leigh.

Funeral services for Mrs. Charley (Anna) Scheffler of Madison were held Wednesday at the Creston Baptist church.

Mrs. Lillian Summers, recently elected an Elder in the Presbyterian church, was ordained during church services Sunday morning.
    Reverend Vavra officiated at the ordination with Elders Leonard Barrett, Robert Ritter, Mrs. Violet Boubin and Mrs. Harvey Koch taking part.
    Mrs. Summers has always been active in the church and the women's organizations.
    She has been church organist since 1944, served the GUild as secretary and later served six years as GUild president. THe installation services will be held soon.

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Kratochvil and daughters were dinner guets, Sunday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Muhsman in Columbus.

Mrs. Amelia Scheffler and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fischer spent Sunday evening in Columbus visiting at the Ewald Klug home.

The Happy Hour club met Tuesday of last week at the home of Mrs. Arla Harper. The members helped make out the year books.
    Mrs. Harper is the new secretary of the club. Each member received a prize from a grab bag, after which the hostess served lunch.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gorman drove to Norfolk Sunday and visited Mrs. Winifred Graham, who is a patient at Our Lady of Lourdes hospital, and Mrs. Lizzie Pruitt, who is convalescing from a broken hip at St. Joseph Nursing Home.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gorman visited Henry Pillen and Cary Sander last week. THey were patients in St. Mary's hospital. Mr. Pillen is an "army" friend of Mr. Gorman from World War II.
    Cary Sander is the seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Sander, who was one of the two persons seriously injured in a two car accident near Humphrey. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Sander of Creston.

Guests of Mrs. Amelia Scheffler at dinner Sunday were Charley Marx, Mrs. Clia Gigax, Mrs. Agnes Walter and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fischer.

Sheryl Ditter returned to college at Kearney, Sunday afternoon. Dale Rosendahl, also a Kearney student went back Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fischer and Mrs. Amelia Scheffler went to Columbus Sunday afternoon and visited patients in the hospital.
    Later they attended a gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Mueller. THe occasion was the birthday of Mrs. Mueller.

Mr. and Harold Boning and family visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Boning, Sunday.

Bob Lake and Don Hespe spent the weekend at Onawa, Iowa, visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Neuhaus.
    Don Hespe was recently discharged from the Army after service in Japan.
    He is attending school at Kearney State College this semester.

Don Maliha, son of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Maliha, left Sunday afternoon for Kearney where he is attending classes at Kearney State College the second semester.

A joint meeting of the Ladies Aid and the Sewing Circle of Zion Lutheran church was held on Wednesday afternoon at the parish hall. Pastor Carl Efraimson gave the devotions and topic with a true and false quiz on the ten commandments.
    At the business meeting of the Sewing Circle it was decided to serve the wedding reception for Faye Ann Wurdeman on March 28 and to paint the inside the steel cabinets in the school kitchen.
    Articles for the Lutheran Old Peoples home in Omaha were collected. A silent auction of food was held. Ladies with birthdays in January were honored. Mrs. Carl Efraimson and Mrs. John H. Koopman were received as members.
    Thank you letters were read at the Ladies Aid business meeting from various institutions that were remembered with monetary gifts at Christmas time.
    Lunch was served by Mr. Arthur Watchorn, Mrs. Stanley Settje and Mrs. Arthur Marty from the Sewing Circle and Mrs. Vernon Hake and Mrs. Leo Groteluschen from the Ladies Aid.

The Blue Banner 4-H club held their first meeting of the year on Monday evening, January 26 at the George Urban home with 24 members present.
    Four new members were accepted in the club. They are Rich Herink, Russell Bures, Joan Imholte and Dick Mullenhoff. Charles Ahrens will be the leader; George Urban, beef leader and Earl Wendt, assistant; and Ray Bakenhus, dairy leader.
    Record books were distributed along with past year awards and certificates.
    Discussion was held in regard to the projects of each member for the coming year which may consist of beef, dairy, swine or sheep.
    The officers for the coming year: Lynton Cattau, president; David Wurdeman, vice president; Jolene Dasenbrock, secretary; Kenneth Wurdeman, treasurer; Shelley Bakenhus, news reporter; Pat Marty, Randy McMullin and Ken Urban, telephone committee.
    The next meeting will be held on March 2 at the Earl Wendt home. Anyone wishing to become a member of the club is welcome to join.
    Following the adjournment of the meeting lunch was served by the George Urban and Urban Imholte families.--Shelley Bakenhus, reporter.

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