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Newspaper
Columbia Star
Location
Columbia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1966
Page
2
An educational piece from Colliers discusses neck stretching with a harness to relieve migraine pain. Dr Braaf of Lebanon Hospital in New York outlines nerve pressure relief as key, noting chiropractics as an ancient to modern approach. It promotes chiropractic as basic health care and features Dr A L McAuliffe of Columbia Illinois.
Residents enjoyed a busy week with church volunteer groups from Monroe County guiding daily events. Highlights included a Monday sing, Tuesday discussion groups, silk pillow tops, card games, and Thursday quilting. A September 21 nursing home picnic is planned with bake sale bazaar and buffet.
Illinois counties are investing protested tax proceeds under the Revenue Act. County collectors may place up to 75 percent of protested taxes in U.S. government securities or bank time deposits insured by federal agencies. Investments are at market price not to exceed par plus accrued interest. Cook, Cass, and Sangamon are among counties adopting the practice.
The county may invest funds as directed by the county board with bank savings and obligation costs treated as cash in custody of the county collector. Investments earn interest credited to the county general fund, aiding officials’ work and ensuring funds stay current.
The Columbia Jaycees and State of Illinois announce a Labor Day weekend Rest Stop running 5:00 PM Friday September 2 through 11:00 PM Monday September 5, with 78 hours of service. Free coffee doughnuts Pepsi lemonade cookies, signage, traffic information, and uniformed officers will assist motorists near Jefferson Barracks Road and Illinois Route 3. In 1966 past event served about 1,200 motorists and aims to reduce holiday traffic accidents and fatalities.
White burning tapers lit St Paul Evangelical Church in Columbia for the marriage of Florine Landgraf and Julian Burks on August 11. The ceremony featured a double ring service, all-white decor, and a reception at the bride’s home. The couple planned a short honeymoon before residing on campus at the University of Missouri where the groom pursued a Master’s in mechanical engineering.
The Great American Insurance Co. which insured LeRoy Ahrens while he served as Valmeyer village treasurer has filed a cross claim in Circuit Court. It seeks a judgment against Ahrens for 3590.39 dollars, covering 1590.38 paid to the village plus 2000.00 costs.
A ceremony at Columbia Airport marked solo flight completions for ten students. Instructor Bob Key led the group which included Buddy Freimuth Jean Russow Uh Sackman David Otten Kenny Voges Peggy Heinrich Bill Harrigan Gear Dimaggio and Bud Harrel from St Louis and nearby areas.
The St. Clement's Hospital birth list includes a waterloo baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Glen Raeber on 8 8 66 and a baby girl for Mr and Mrs Clemens Feldker of Waterloo on 8 13 66, a baby boy for Mr and Mrs Norman May of Valmeyer on 8 14 66, and a baby girl for Mr and Mrs Dennis May of Valmeyer on 8 14 66.
Harold R. Baum of Monroe City is named to the Monroe County welfare service committee to succeed the late Edgar Amrine. The appointment expands local welfare oversight as the committee fills a vacancy left by Amrine's passing.
Advertises refilling and collecting money from new type high quality coin operated dispensers in the area with no selling. Requires a car references and 600 to 1900 dollars cash. Aims seven to twelve hours weekly for strong monthly income with potential for full time. Personal interview via P. O. Box 4185 Pittsburgh PA 15202 include phone.
Sealed bids for additions to Unit Building 113 South Rapp Avenue and Parkview School in Columbia Illinois are due by 7 30 p m CDT September 13 1966. Drawings and specs available from Kenneth E Wis hmeyer and Partners in St Louis for 25 deposit after August 18 1966. Separate and combination bids allowed. no bids on plumbing heating or electric work. bid bonds required. board may waive informalities and reject all bids. Harold Harres president.
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