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Newspaper
Columbia Star
Location
Columbia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1967
Page
4
This column counsels a teen engaged to a person her parents disapprove of. It urges her to assess ages and readiness for marriage and asks whether parental objections arise from youth or mismatched interests. Advice emphasizes thoughtful consideration before acting.
Public aid figures show September declines in Old Age, Blind, and General Assistance while Disability Assistance and Aid to Dependent Children rise. Total 451 108 includes 335 383 on aged blind or disabled and ADC, 51 326 medical assistance only, and 64 399 general assistance. Expenditures for September 1967 were 30 041 811, down from August and higher than September 1966.
Jr. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 581 met December 2 at 1 30 with good attendance despite rain. Plans included scarf project captains, a December quiz on important days, and a Christmas program at Waterloo Nursing Home December 9 at 2 pm. January 6, 1968 meeting planned. donations overdue. Christmas exchange and refreshments followed. several members asked to attend with rides. greetings for Christmas and New Year.
In Monroe County 28 persons received $24,630 in assistance distributed as Old Age Assistance for 100 persons at $13,740 Aid to Dependent Children for 134 persons at $5,065 Blind Assistance for 2 persons at $475 Disability Assistance for 32 persons at $4 466 and General Assistance for 20 persons at $884.
Dec 11 to Dec 15 at Columbia Community School features daily meals: Grilled Weiners on Bun and salads on Monday, Meat Balls in Sauce with Spaghetti on Tuesday, Turkey Salad Sandwich on Wednesday, Beef Stew on Thursday, and Tuna Noodle Casserole on Friday. Each day includes sides and desserts or milk.
Hog prices softened as marketing volumes rose with 54,446 head sold, up from the holiday period but below last year. Barrows and gilts eased 75 cents to 1.50 dollars, sows down 25 cents to 1.25, with weights over 500 pounds hit hardest. Top hog price Friday was 18.50 dollars per cwt, down from 19.75 and 21.00 previously. Cattle and calf terms showed mixed gains with steers and heifers varying by weight. cows and bulls also moved higher on active demand. A high choice 1190 lb steer sold at 27.25, while other top ranges included 26.00–27.00 for 900–1250 lb steers and 26.00 for heifers. Cows moved to 15.00–16.50 with heads at 17.00. Feeder cattle demand remained strong.
State legislatures hold broad power to regulate trade as livestock prices rise. Slaughter cattle and lamb markets show steady to higher bids with Choice and Prime weights pushing up to 25 dollars per hundredweight and utilities weakly priced at 3.50 to 7.00.
Mr and Mrs Rea ONeill and children Judy Ray Arthur and Jimmy visited Chicago for Thanksgiving and attended the marriage of Mildred Sullivan Mrs A J Hamilton and son Arley who had lived in Waterloo spent two weeks with her mother Stella Tunze and then left for Mobile Alabama to join Mr Hamilton shop foreman for the GM&O Bus Co and establish residence there.
Miss Catherine Marquardt and Elmer Linnemann wed at St Marys Catholic Church Valmeyer on November 27. Attendants included Mrs Hubert Horcher as Matron of Honor and bridesmaids Miss Leona Marquardt Miss Doris Marquardt Josephine Marquardt served as flower girl. Best man Hubert Horcher and groomsman George Marquardt assisted. Monroe National Bank of Columbia issued 139 Christmas Fund checks totaling 7339.25 to Christmas Club members with an average of 52.80 per check. Mrs Bertha Tunze hosted her birthday club gathering with guest Mrs Roy Alexander of Dupo. prizes awarded to Alma Tunze Hannah Reichenbach Theresa Schneider and Emma Rauch.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Breitenstein announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Ann to Eugene Nottmeier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Nottmeier, both of Columbia. Mary Ann is a 1967 Columbia High School graduate and works at Edison Bros. Stores Inc. Eugene is a 1966 Columbia High School graduate and works at Southwestern Bell Telephone. Wedding plans are indefinite.
A seasonal menu outlines dishes for a pot luck including macaroni with cream of mushroom soup and ham, tinted meringues for a party look, seasoned ground beef on burger buns, and a spinach casserole topped with salmon mixture and cheese baked at high heat.
Jackie Koch entertained many youngsters on Thursday afternoon for a birthday celebration with games and a luncheon. Attendees included Mary Ann Josten Erlene Stumpf Charlene Harris Phyllis Horsely Carol Bruenig Leon Harris June Adele Schiemer Mary Ann Schiemer and Billy Rauch plus Mrs Arthur Rueck the grade school teacher who assisted. The Columbia Unit of the Monroe County Farm Bureau later gathered at Mrs Elmer Rauch’s home on Dec 16 for gifts prizes a major lesson Cooking Variety Meats and a minor lesson Hints on Cake Making followed by a gift exchange and Christmas party.
Research shows the smallest room for twin beds and standard bedroom furniture measures 15 feet 8 inches by 10 feet 4 inches. Before signing an installment contract, know the terms under which the item can be repossessed.
Apple sauce and sugar heated then poured into an 8 by 8 by 2 inch pan. Gingerbread mix prepared and poured on top. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 to 40 minutes until done. Serve warm with whipped cream and orange rind.
Reimbursements for work expenses are generally counted as income unless you properly account to your employer and are within your actual costs. If expenses exceed reimbursements, report both income and deductions. gifts to customers are deductible up to 25 per recipient, with cost under 4 not subject to the limit if branded and distributed in quantity.
The listing highlights Pearl Bailey Harold Nichols Ruby Hill June Hawkins and Robert Pope in St Louis Woman from Arlen Mercer. It notes classic numbers Li l Angie Is a Natural Man Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home and Come Rain or Come Shine plus Linda Norris Free Again with Stairway to Paradise and If He Walked Into My Life. Also features West Coast Workshop Oz songs with We're Off to See the Wizard Yellow Brick Trip and more arranged by Ernie Freeman with Dave Axelrod producing. Nick Venet and James E Bond Jr. are involved.
A half cup of plain boiled potatoes yields 45 calories while the same amount in mashed form with fat and milk provides 115 calories and half a cup of hash browned potatoes contains 235 calories.
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