Illinois Landowners Operate Recreation Enterprises, Says Conservationist
More than 2,330 Illinois landowners run private recreation ventures, with 218000 acres of land and 143000 acres of water supporting outdoor activities. The survey, by SWCD and SCS, counts facilities and aids long term planning for tourism, landowners, and districts. Monroe County hosts 30 private enterprises. inquiries for more are rising.
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Illinois
Lester Binnie
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
Illinois Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Soil Conservation Service
SWCD
SCS
Binnie
Nolan A. Walker
Monroe County
Walker
Social Security Amendments of 1965 Details for Monroe County
Ralph Brasher explains the 1965 social security amendments focusing on higher monthly benefits. The 7 percent rise takes effect for most in January 1965. October checks reflect the increase, with September delivering a retroactive extra payment. Minimum and maximum benefits rise to $44 and $135.90, and automatic refiguring of benefits occurs annually after earnings posting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Brasher
Social Security
East St. Louis
Ill
Monroe County
Social Security District
Missouri Ave
Huge Belleville cellar found near old Elmer Brewery site
Amateur explorers from St. Peter's Cathedral parish uncovered a 30 foot deep cellar with four tunnel branches in Belleville near the former Elmer Brewery at South Second and Harrison. The caverns date to about 1842 and lie behind the Brothers of Mary residence rose garden, with the opening recalled by Ray Brueggemann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
St. Peter's Cathedral Parish
Elmer Brewery
South Second
Harrison Streets
St. Clair County
Brothers of Mary
Cathedral
Ray Brueggemann
Brueggemann
East St. Louis
Sept reassignment of license numbers in Illinois
Secretary of State Paul Powell announces a shift in the effective reassignment period for license plate numbers from October 1–30 to September 1–30. Motorists may retain their numbers by applying before September 30 and registrations will be available around August 27, 1965 through dealers and other outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois General Assembly
Paul Powell
Newman Auxiliary Met at Shawneetown
The semi annual Board of Directors meeting of the Newman Auxiliary convened Sunday August 22 at St. Mary's Parish Hall in Shawneetown. Diocesan chairman Mrs Ermantine Gruninger presided. Father Cletus Henschel addressed the group. Mrs. Charles Oldhan hosted and served luncheon. Funding for the SIU Newman Center was discussed and plans outlined for the DCCW fall convention. Attendees from the West Deanery included Mr. and Mrs. John Re Marian Leingang Mrs. Hilda Weisbacher Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kolmer Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Boettcher Virginia Roth and Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Gruninger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
Shawneetown
Ermantine Gruninger
Cletus Henschel
Charles Oldhan
DCCW
Newman Center
Siu
West Deanery
John Re
Marian Leingang
Hilda Weisbacher
Arthur Kolmer
M. J. Boettcher
Virginia Roth
Charles W. Gruninger
Hunter Ability To Identify Ducks To Be Tested
The September teal season nationwide experiment aims to study duck populations and hunter accuracy. Officials use field observations, wing exams, band recoveries, and surveys to assess impacts on blue-winged teal and other species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi and
Central
Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife
Bureau
United States
Canada
Mexico
Lions Club Hosts Jaycees Tuesday Barbecue Event
The Columbia Jaycees attended the Columbia Lions Club barbecue at Hickory Hollow Club Tuesday evening. Charcoal broiled steaks were prepared by Leo A. Weisbacher Jr and served with trimmings as attendees socialized and played cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Jaycees
Columbia Lions Club
Hickory Hollow Club
Leo A. Weisbacher, Jr
Monroe County 4-Hers at State Fair
Monroe County 4-H members showcased skills at the State Fair August 16 to 18. Bernice Freund led a Foods Demonstration on stuffed baked potatoes and ranked in the top five. Susan Vogt arranged four flower displays during the parade. Kathleen Stumpf earned an A rating as Mistress of Ceremonies at Share the Fun. Several youths earned ratings in speeches and demonstrations, with Janet Kolmer scoring A for Garments Plus and others receiving B or participation ribbons. Bettylou Stemler showed a Senior Holstein calf placing 14th in two classes.
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Monroe County
Bernice Freund
Susan Vogt
Kathleen A. Stumpf
Mary
Janet Kolmer
Tom Guebert
Danny Guebert
Bruce Mueller
Dennis Trost
Sharon Wilde
Carole Schlemmer
Judy Weitkamp
Diane Vogler
Alice Kaiser
Bettylou Stemler
Waterloo 4-H Club
Land of Lincoln
Landmark Turner Hall Razed After Fire Damage
Workmen began razing the top floor of Turner Hall after a Friday fire that caused about 150000 dollars in damage. Plans include removing the top, roof construction for basement storage, a new pavilion enclosure, and an addition to the recreation center. Schueler Bros. Construction leads the demolition of the 100 year old landmark long used for community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Hall
Schueler Bros. Const
Annual Homecoming At Columbia Weekend
The Columbia Gymnastic Association hosts a three day Homecoming at Turner Park in Columbia Friday through Sunday August 27 to 29. Activities include fish fry, beer garden, free music, dancing, rides for 15 to 20 cents, and performances by Waterloo German Band Larry Pieper Polka Spots Orvil Pannier and Virgil Crook with food and drinks for visitors.
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The
Columbia Gymnastic Association
Turner Park
Columbia
Waterloo
Larry Pieper
Orvil Pannier
Virgil Crook
Maeystown youths fined for reckless driving
Joseph Harsey and George Harsey, both of Maeystown, were each fined 150 dollars and assessed 10 dollars in court costs after guilty verdicts on reckless driving following a July 16 drag racing arrest. Judge Alvin Macys Jr. presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Harsey
George Harsey
Maeystown
Harseys
Illinois
Alvin Macys, Jr
Nutrena Training Session At Cargill Facilities Minnesota
Don Watkins of Columbia Grain and Seed along with 70 other animal feed specialists attended a two day Nutrena advanced training session in Minnesota. Cargill scientists and market experts presented updates on nutrition feed formulation and marketing at Elk River Port Cargill and Wayzata laboratories. The program included a tour of the Minneapolis electronic computer center where over 60 Nutrena feeds are formulated and controlled by punch cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Watkins
Columbia Grain and Seed
Nutrena
Cargill-Nutrena Research
Minnesota
Cargill
Elk River
Port Cargill
Cargill Laboratories
Wayzata
Electronic Computer Center
Minneapolis
Funeral services held for Arthur G. Roever 71
Arthur G. Roever 71 of near Valmeyer died Saturday in St. Clements Hospital Red Bud after several weeks as patient. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Johns United Church of Christ Maeystown with burial in the church cemetery. Survived by wife Elsa E. Knobloch three sisters Ida Klein Marie Ritzel and Julia Heyl and brother Alvin Roever all of Valmeyer or nearby towns. Funeral home Quernheim Waterloo in charge.
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Arthur G. Roever
Valmeyer
St. John’s United Church of Christ
Maeystown
Mr. Roever
St. Clement's Hospital
Red Bud
Quernheim
Waterloo
Elsa E. Knobloch
Ida Klein
George
Marie) Ritzel
Edward
Julia) Heyl
Fults
Alvin Roever
Funeral held for Leo J. Schlichter longtime railroad foreman
Leo J. Schlichter 71 formerly of North Cape died Tuesday in St. Louis after a three month illness. He retired from Missouri Pacific Railroad in 1959 after 48 years with the company and moved to Hot Springs Arkansas six years ago. He was born in North Cape and belonged to the Bahai Faith. Funeral services are Friday at 2 p.m. Cashner Funeral Home with burial at St. Pauls Cemetery in Columbia. Survivors include wife Katherine Vockel two daughters Mildred Birkett and L R McCord a son Jack Schlichter and a brother John A Schlichter.
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Leo J. Schlichter
North Cape
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Mr. Schlichter
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Hot Springs
Ark
Funeral services for Joseph W. Schallom
Funeral services for Joseph W. Schallom 82 were held at St. Agnes Church in St. Louis. He died August 19 at St. Anthony's Hospital after a long illness. A retired Anheuser Busch employee, he is survived by Catherine his wife four daughters two sons 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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Joseph W. Schallom
Salena St
St. Louis
St. Agnes Church
Mr. Schallom
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Anheuser- Busch, Inc
Catherine
Mary Bertram
O'Fallon
Barbara
Norman Anton
Hildegard
Howard Kerchner
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Josephine
Adolph Steppig
Columbia
Edward
Anthony Schallom
Obituary Notice for Mrs. Welly Looser
Mrs. Welly Looser aged 62 of R R 1 Dupo died at St Elizabeth s Hospital. The family will hold a service at a later date and burial plans are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welly Looser
R.R
Dupo
St. Elizabeth's Hos
Peace Corps Test Scheduled in East St Louis
An opportunity for area residents to showcase abilities for Peace Corps service arrives at 9 a.m. Saturday September 11 at the Federal Building East St. Louis Illinois. The Peace Corps Placement Test assesses aptitude and language learning potential and is used to place volunteers and jobs.
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Peace Corps
Federal
Missouri Ave
East St. Louis
Ill
Resurfacing Contract Awarded at JB Intersection
The project covers 0.12 miles of bituminous concrete resurfacing on the right turn lanes at the Illinois Route 3 and Bypass US 50 intersection between Cape and Columbia. Alpha Asphalt Corp. of East St. Louis won the contract for $10,680.
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Cape and
Columbia
Alpha Asphalt Corp
East St. Louis
Obituary: Mrs. Looser of Dupo Area Dies After Illness
Belleville hospital on Monday after several months of illness. Mrs. Looser was born in Germany and lived in Dupo area 15 years. Funeral Thursday at 1 p.m. in Dashner Funeral Home with Rev. Norman H. Rahmoeller officiating. Burial in Memorial Park Jennings. Survivors include husband Albert Looser four sons Harry Thomas of St. Louis Olin of Berkley Mo Robert of Delwood Mo and daughter Joan wife of Marvin Hosler of Columbia and 18 grandchildren.
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Thomas
St. Louis
Olin
Berkley
Robert
Delwood
Joan
Marvin Hosler
Dianne St
Columbia
Mary Condon 83 East St. Louis resident dies at St Marys
Mrs. Mary Condon age 83 of 617 North 23rd Street East St. Louis died at 12 30 a m Wednesday at St Marys Hospital after a five day stay Funeral services set for 1 30 p m Friday at Burras Funeral Home burial in Valhalla Burial Park Belleville Reverend Cornelius A Terhune to officiate Friends may call after 1 p m today Surviving are three sons Joe Benton Ark Herbert Mobile Ala and Ralph East St. Louis a daughter Mrs William Maryville Mites Columbia and six grandchildren
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Mary Condon
23Rd St
East St. Louis
St. Mary's Hospital
Burras Funeral Home
Valhalla Burial Park
Belleville
Cornelius A. Terhune
Joe
Benton
Ark
Herbert
Mobile
Ala
Ralph
William
Maryville
Mites
Columbia
Lightning Strikes Two Homes in Seven Minutes
During an early morning electrical storm two nearby homes were struck by lightning within seven minutes. Firefighters from the Columbia department responded to 708 N Metter and 818 N Briegel. two firemen were injured from flying glass with stitches and minor cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Virgil Fassel
N. Metter
Fassel
Raymond Ratajczyk
N. Briegel
Luigs
Don Stumpf
Jim Vogt
James Juengling
Asst
Farmers to Meet on Maize Dwarf Mosaic Disease
A meeting is set for Tuesday August 31 at 1 30 p m at the Clarence Schaefer farm near Valmeyer to view symptoms of Maize Dwarf Mosaic and discuss control strategies for future years.
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Clarence Schaefer
Valmeyer
Gas Furnace Blast Injures Two In Dupo
Two men installing a gas furnace in a Dupo residence were injured in a gas explosion at about 5 45 p m Raymond Seguin and Roy Page suffered facial arm and head burns and were reported in serious condition at Missouri Pacific Employees Hospital in St Louis The blast blew out windows and shattered plaster while a small fire was extinguished by the Dupo Fire Department
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Dupo
Raymond Seguin
North Second St
Roy Page
Emma St
Missouri Pacific Employes
St. Louis
Dape
Dealers Meeting Open House in St Louis
Mr and Mrs Carl Landgraf and Mr and Mrs Roy P Conrad attended an open house and showing of modern plumbing equipment and modern tools sponsored by Crescent Tool Co in St Louis The show was held in the Teamsters Local Hall and preceded by a buffet lunch Attending from Columbia were Mr and Mrs Leo Sander Mrs William Sander and Eugene Buss.
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Carl Landgraf
Roy P. Conrad
Cresent Tool Co
St. Louis
Teamsters
Columbia
Leo Sander
William Sander
Eugene Buss
Librarians Complete SIU Workshop on Children’s Library Work
Twenty seven librarians from Mas coutah, Marissa, O Fallon, Morrison Talbott, Columbia and others finished a one week workshop at Southern Illinois University on Friday August 20. The session titled Library Work with Children and Young People covered evaluation of materials reading guidance methods and utilization techniques.
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Southern Illinois University
4-Her Attends Room Improvement Tour in Chicago
Janet Kolmer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Kolmer Water loo, named to attend Illinois 4-H Room Improvement Tour in Chicago August 24 26 1965. Thirty outstanding 4-H girls receive the award with sponsorship from Sears Roebuck Foundation and Illinois 4-H Foundation.
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Janet Kolmer
Eugene Kolmer
Waterloo
Chicago
al Hoffman
Monroe County
Sears-Roebuck Foundation
Illinois 4-H Foundation
Thorne Rooms
Art Institute
Chicago Lighting Institute
National Design Center
Marina City
American Furniture Mart
Merchandise Mart
Merchant's and Manufacturer's Club
Janet
Lassies
William Weitkamp
Three Area Students to Receive Degrees at SIU
Southern Illinois University will confer degrees on about 1,000 Carbondale campus students at the summer commencement in McAndrew Stadium on Friday, August 27. From Columbia come Terry C. Provon Ralph W. Schneider and John W. Koonce from Waterloo all earning B.S. degrees.
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Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
McAndrew Stadium
Columbia
Terry C. Provon
E. Legion
B.S
Ralph W. Schneider
E. Vogt
John W. Koonce
Waterloo
Home Economics 4-H Finish-Up Meeting
The Home Economics Finish-Up meeting is set for Friday August 27 at 1 00 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Hall in Waterloo. All 4 H leaders and Junior leaders must attend to judge 4 H records and complete reports for effective evaluation and recognition of 4 Hers progress.
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Farm Bureau
Waterloo
Vogt and Schorb Return From Smoky Mountains Trip
Mr and Mrs Edward Vogt and Mr and Mrs Elton Schorb returned Thursday from a Smoky Mountains tour. The travelers also visited North Carolina and Georgia.
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Edward Vogt
Elton Schorb
Smoky Mountain
North Carolina
Georgia
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Ralph Brasher
Secretary of State
Newman
Newmann
Lions Club
Jaycees
Waterloo Sportsman Club
Millstadt
Waterloo Sportsman’s Club
Richard C. Angus
E. St. Louis
Angus
Vandalia
Arthur Roever
George Schlichter
Mrs. Welly Looser
Mrs
Kremmel
Rotary
Wilbert H. Kremmel
Columbia Rotary Club
Elmer Linnemann
John Gilbert
Senate
Gilbert
al Macys
Mary Jane Siebe
Mascoutah
Marjorie A. Hemphill
Marissa Public Library
Evelyn Schalter
Smokey Mountains
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