Christian living, not out of reach

Sometimes, there are things that we truly want; things of great value but we convince ourselves that they are out of our reach. Christian living, with its tremendous appeal, is at the top of the list for many reasons. However, some folks will excuse themselves from ever reaching for it.

Sunday school classes integral part of church

One week after the organization of the First Christian Church, Columbus, in 1871, a Sunday School was established. There is little history of the Sunday School Classes prior to the 1919 fire.

Miners disrupt local union meeting

25 Years Ago October 10 - 16, 1996 Teresa Cerne and Dustin Franklin were united in marriage on August 10, 1996 at the Wesley Methodist Church in Parsons. The bride is the daughter of Jim and Donna Cerne of rural Oswego. The groom is the son of Bernard and Barbara Franklin of rural Oswego.

Columbus Public Library Hours

The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. By appointment only. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-noon. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.

‘Good old days’, when life was simpler

Many of us like to think back to the “Good Old Days” when life seemed so much simpler than it is today. Remember when business deals were done with a simple handshake? One’s word was something that was important and kept by those promising to do something.

Get rid of post-menopausal belly fat; when ED meds don’t work

Q: I’m a year past menopause and, for the first time, I have belly fat. I’ve also gained weight. How can I reverse this trend and lose the fat? -- Lanny F., Portland, Oregon A: You’re not alone; almost 75 percent of women over age 55 in the United States are overweight or obese.

Columbus Public Library Hours

The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. By appointment only. By appointment only. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-noon.

John L. Lewis in charge of district fourteen

25 Years Ago October 10 - 16, 1996 Winners have been named in a pumpkin weight guessing contest sponsored by Lou’s B-Q Restaurant (511 N. East Ave.) and G&W Foods (200 N. Kansas).

Idiosyncrasies of Tony the barber

Mumford Pickens was explaining Tony’s Barbershop work habits. “After the hair cut is done, he always removes the barber’s cape off the customer, and holds it off to the side to shake the snipped hairs three times onto the floor.

The scientist who swallowed the bacteria

In the last couple years, I have developed a renewed awe and appreciation of our scientists around the world who work for entire careers to advance science and medicine in their laboratories and beyond. One such scientist is Dr. Barry Marshall.