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Newspaper

Columbia Star

Location

Columbia, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1966

Page

3

Rosemary Descher Weds James W. Law in Immaculate Conception

Rosemary Descher, daughter of Mrs Agnes Descher and the late Alfred Descher, married James W. Law at Immaculate Conception Church in Columbia in a double ring ceremony. Rev Joseph H Mueller officiated. The bride, given by her brother Robert Descher, wore a white silk organza gown with pearl lace motifs and carried Phalaenopsis orchids. Attendants included maid of honor Joan Janson and bridesmaids Phyllis Rehg and Cheri Anderson in white lace and yellow chiffon. Best man Joseph Descher and groomsmen Marvin Smith and Harold Kohlmeier attended the couple.

Rosemary Descher Agnes Descher Alfred Descher S. Scott Street Columbia James W. Law Norman W. Beck N. Metter Avenue Immaculate Conception Church Joseph H. Mueller Robert Descher Joan Janson Phyllis Rehg Cheri Anderson Joseph Descher Marvin Smith Harold Kohlmeier Mr. Sauer Stephen Sauer Selma Avenue Webster Groves Cynthia Haberme

Ardelle Huth 68 Dies in Terre Haute Indiana

Miss Ardelle Huth, 68, died at her home in Terre Haute on August 6. She belonged to the First Church of Christ Scientist Terre Haute and the Mother Church in Boston. Services were held August 8 in Terre Haute with burial in St Paul United Church of Christ Cemetery Columbia. She is survived by sister Irene Colvin and Roy Huth. She moved to Terre Haute about 12 years ago. She was daughter of the late Christian Huth.

Ardelle Huth Terre Haute Indiana First Church of Christ Scientist Boston Massachusetts St. Paul United Church of Christ Columbia Irene Colvin Roy Huth Belchertown Miss Huth Christian Huth

Funeral services for Oscar Jahr held in St Louis

Funeral services were held for Oscar Jahr on Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Kutis Funeral Home St. Louis. Burial followed at St. Paul Cemetery Columbia. He died after a lingering illness on Sunday July 31 at age 78 in Lutheran Hospital. Survived by wife Katherine nee Frank, a daughter Mildred Kremmel, three sisters Lena Mundinger East St. Louis Mathilda Laub Frieda Wessel Waterloo, two brothers John Columbia Edwin Walmeeyer.

Oscar Jahr Kutis Funeral Home St. Louis St. Paul Columbia Jahr Lutheran Hospital Katherine Frank Erwin Mildred) Kremmel Lena Mundinger East St. Louis Mathilda Laub Frieda Wessel Waterloo John Edwin of

Millstadt Beats Columbia 15-1 in Baseball Showdown

Millstadt piled up 14 hits and routed Columbia 15-1 as Kremmel took the loss. Roessler collected a hit and the defense committed six errors for Columbia. Pruett and May held Millstadt to six safeties. Sandheinrich homered triple and double in the winners' offense. Other scores: Valmeyer 8 Lebanon 7. Tilden 13 Fults 1. O'Fallon 12 E St Louis 1. Belleville 10 Dupe 4. Waterloo 2 St Libory 1.

Millstadt Columbia Jim Kremmel Bob Roessler Kremmel Clyde Pruett Jim May Sandheinrich Valmeyer Lebanon Tilden Fults O'Fallon E. St. Louis Belleville Dupe Waterloo St. Libory East St. Louis Falls Dupo Dapo

Bride and groom wed with family ceremony in Waterloo

Mrs Law and Mr Law exchanged vows with James Descher and Larry Pieper serving as ushers. The bride’s mother wore turquoise organza while the groom’s mother wore pink crepe lace. Mrs Law, a SS Peter and Paul graduate, studies education at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Mr Law, Columbia High School graduate, works for the Illinois Department of Public Aid. A dinner followed at Knights of Columbus Hall Waterloo and the couple will live at 620A West Main Collinsville after a Bahamas wedding trip.

James Descher Larry Pieper Law SS. Peter and Paul High School Waterloo Edwardsville Southern Illinois University Columbia High School Illinois Department of Public Aid East St. Louis Knights of Columbus Bahamas 620A W. Main Collinsville Ill Robert Siebers Quincy Ilinois James Lubbring Ronald Wingerter Quincey Thomas Reagan Springfield James Casburn Independence Thomas Kutterer Leo Kutterer Millstadt Norman Kutterer Reed Rubber Company St. Louis Quincy College Mater Dei High School Breese St. Louis University Florida Beckemeyer, Ill

Habermehl-Sauer Nuptials Set At St Paul UCC

Miss Lynda Lee Habermehl and Ronald S. Sauer wed at 7 p.m. August 6 at St Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia. The couple, graduates of Southeast Missouri State College, will teach at Fox Schools in Arnold and reside in Mehlville after a honeymoon.

My Neighbors Express Frustration Over Kids and Oil Lands

A neighbor complains that younger generations neglect traditional methods while awaiting oil discovery on their land. The remark reflects tension between heritage practices and modern resource expectations in the community.

Elizabeth Kutterer Weds John Holtschlag in Columbia Nuptial Mass

Elizabeth Kutterer daughter of George Kutterer and the late Genevieve Kutterer married John E Holtschlag son of Elmer Holtschlag in a noon Nuptial Mass at Immaculate Conception Church Columbia. Rt Rev Msgr Elmer Holtgrave officiated. After mass a reception was held at Knights of Columbus Hall near Waterloo. The couple will live in Beckemeyer Illinois.

Elizabeth Margaret Kutterer George R. Kutterer Genevieve Kutterer Near Columbia John E. Holtschlag Elmer Holtschlag Quincey Illinois Immaculate Conception Church Columbia Elmer Holtgrave

Mrs Walter Bolle Elected Chapeau At Legion Event

Mrs Walter Bolle of Columbia returned from Chicago where she attended the American Legion Convention and the 40 ot 8 meeting and parade. She was elected as the incoming Chapeau of St. Clair County No. 148 of the Order.

Walter Bolle Columbia Chicago American Legion Chapeau St. Clair County

Bethel 65 Holds Initiation Monday

Bethel No 65 of the International Order of Job's Daughters in Columbia held its regular meeting at the Masonic Temple. Honored Queen Kay Lynn Ralston presided. Miss Charlotte Evans was initiated. A family picnic and plans to attend Pelleville's Guest Night were noted. opera tickets were missed due to a ticket shortage.

Bethel No. 65 International Order of Job's Daughters of Columbia Masonic Temple Columbia Kay Lynn Ralston Bethel Bethel No Hillsboro Geraldine Mehrman Belleville Pelleville Bernice’ Bess

Legion Auxiliary Meets at Legion Hut for July Session

The American Legion Auxiliary 581 held its regular meeting at the Legion Hut on Tuesday evening. The Viet Nam box committee reported two more boxes sent in July and thanks were extended to the donors while members appointed committees for the coming year. President Viola Bequette and Amelia Belle reported as Chicago convention delegates. Amelia Bolle read the pledge meaning, a donation to Monroe Council for the Handicapped was approved, and the group adjourned to a park shelter for a social hour with Post members.

American Legion Auxiliary Viet Nam Viola Bequette Amelia Belle Chicago Amelia Bolle Monroe Council For Viola Sander

Detergent Tip Warns Against Hand Dishwashing Use

Detergent makers state dishwasher detergents are designed for automatic machines only and are highly alkaline. they should not be used for hand dishwashing due to safety concerns and potential skin irritation.

Hog market hits five month high on tight supply

The hog complex rallied to a five month high as short supplies and active packer buying boosted prices. Slaughter cattle and veal calves rose while hogs, sows, and some steer and heifer categories posted gains amid light weekly arrivals and steady demand.

Producers Live Stock Marketing Association Barrow Shelby County

No Hunting Signs for Sale at Clarion Office

The Clarion office in Columbia lists hunting and trespassing signs for sale. Officials urge buyers to review regulations and obtain necessary permits before posting.

Clarion Columbia

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First National Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Jeanette Lynda Lee Habermehil Norman Habermehl Hillcrest Drive Ronald S. Sauer Gerhard A. Friz Jackie Freshwater Jane Kratovil James Chumley Billy Hahn James Habermehl Joseph Schmid Joe Zombie Martha Mathews Aleda Klein Norine Pomeroy Southeast Missouri State College J. B. Bridge Mary Reitz Joan Kutterer Paula Holtschlag Barbara Kutterer Janet Kutterer Cora Ringersen Carrie Hoffmann Ardell Huth Terra Haute John E. Holtsclag Maybell- Richell Studio South Main St Schiemer Insurance Bethel 65 Legion Auxiliary Meets Monroe National Bank
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