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Newspaper

Columbia Star

Location

Columbia, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1967

Page

5

Rev Nicolaus Hildebrandt Dies at 70 in Emory

The Rev Nicolaus Hildebrandt age 70 of Emory South Dakota died November 29 in Rochelle Illinois after a lingering illness. He served the St Paul Lutheran congregation in Columbia for 20 years until 1957. Funeral services were held December 2 at St Peters Lutheran Church Emory. Survived by wife Bertha a son Daniel Rochelle Illinois and two daughters Mrs Dorothy Hoffmann Belleview Washington and Mrs Lois Peacock California.

Nicolaus Hildebrandt Emory S. D Rochelle Ill Hildebrandt St. Paul

Mrs Adele Wightman Obituary Notices Waterloo Resident

Adele Wightman 64 of 500 N Market St Waterloo died 9 15 p m Sunday Barnes Hospital St Louis after two weeks as a patient. Funeral 10 a m Wednesday at Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Church Waterloo with Rev Paul Wightman son of the deceased officiating. Burial in the new Catholic cemetery Waterloo. Querenheim Funeral Home Waterloo in charge. She was lifelong resident member of Ss Peter and Paul Church Mary and Martha Society Rosary Society American Legion Auxiliary and St Clement's.

Adele Wightman N. Market St Waterloo Barnes Hospital St. Louis SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Paul Wightman Omi New Catholic Cemetery Quernheim Funeral Home Wightman

Albert W. Faus of Maeystown Dies at 72 in Red Bud

Albert W. Faus 72 of Maeystown died at 6 p.m. Sunday in St. Clement's Hospital Red Bud after a one day illness. He was an insurance agent and lifelong Maeystown resident. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St John’s United Church of Christ Maeystown with burial in the church cemetery. He belonged to the church Men’s Fellowship Maeystown Civic Association and Maeystown Sportsmen’s Club. Survived by two daughters Ruth Stumpf of Waterloo Doris Euergeleis of St Louis son Melvin of Maeystown five sisters Emma Thiele Frieda Pfeifer Bertha Falls Elsie Josten Norma Sopp and five grandchildren.

Albert W. Faus Maeystown St. Clement’s Hospital Red Bud Mr. Faus St. John’s United Church of Christ Maeystown Quernheim Funeral Home Waterloo Mr. Falls St. John’s United Church of Christ Bertha Falls Armin Elsie) Josten Oliver Norma) Sopp East Carondelet

Hospital note details Wightman family survivors

Surviving are the father Wightman and a daughter Miss Betty Wightman of Waterloo a son Thomas of Waterloo and one grandchild.

Red Bud Wightman Betty Wightman Waterloo Thomas

Funeral for Mrs. Flossie Bagsby in Waterloo

Mrs. Flossie May Bagsby 67 of Rural Route 4 Waterloo died Wednesday in St Clement’s Red Bud after four weeks illness. Funeral 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St Patrick’s Tipton with burial in church cemetery. Cashner Red Bud. Survived by husband John Bagsby and son John Jr plus seven more sons and three daughters, siblings, 31 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Flossie May Bagsby Route 4 Waterloo St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Tipton Harold James Claude Red Bud John Jr Dittner Leo Marine Corps Camp Pendleton Calif Rudy Albert May Paul Joseph Rose Kathleen The Daughters of Charity Louisville May Hertz Newark Herman Charles Everett Durbin

Marines and Army Notices From Columbia Region

Marine Corporal Phillip R. Crimm of Columbia Illinois serves with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 at Beaufort South Carolina. His squadron's mission includes destroying enemy aircraft, surface targets, escorting helicopters and air operations as part of the Second Marine Aircraft Wing. Army Private First Class John D. La Croix is 20 and is the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph A La Croix.

Phillip R. Crimm Willard Crimm Rte. 1 Columbia Illinois Janet K. Kidwell Rte. 4 Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Marine Aircraft Group 32 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort S. C Second Marine Aircraft Wing Fleet Marine Force Atlantic Army John D. la Croix Joseph A. la

Gray Announces New Orcill Plant Acquisition and Local Support

Mr. Siebert, a boat building veteran who has acquired Traveler Boat Co assets in Danville, plans a Gray Announcer facility at Orcill. He chose Crab Orchard and West Frankfort sites for 20 acres and larger buildings with local support from West Frankfort leaders including Col. Tommy Tomlinson. Private First Class Wayne H Polacek from Columbia, Illinois completed an electronics specialist course at Ft. Monmouth after serving in Vietnam and Croix Route 1 assignment with the 127th MP Company.

Ing Orcill Siebert Traveler Boat Co Danville Illinois Gray Traveler Boat Company Cairo Crab Orchard West Frankfort Colonel Crown Freeman Coal Mining Corp Chicago Col Tommy Tomlinson Ford Wayne H. Polacek William E. Polacek N. Metter St Columbia, NL Army Signal School Ft. Monmouth N. J

Army Private James J Bieber Completes Training at Ft Polk

Army Private James J Bieber 20 son of Elmer J Bieber 523 S Rapp Columbia Il completed nine weeks of advanced infantry training Nov 24 at Ft Polk La His last week included guerrilla warfare exercises living under simulated Vietnam conditions for five days He learned booby trap removal ambush methods and enemy avoidance Also trained in small unit tactics map reading land mine warfare communications and firing M 14 rifle M 60 machine gun and 3 5 inch rocket launcher Marine Sgt and Mrs Dennis Toenjes and family are spending a short leave with their parents before reenlisting and will make their home in Millington Tenn where he will be stationed

James J. Bieber Elmer J. Bieber S. Rapp Columbia Ft. Polk Vietnam Dennis Toenjes Bob Toenjes Earl Donaldson Sgt. Toenjes Millington Tenn

Money Maker Turns Out Billions in Currency

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington DC produces about $9 billion in currency annually, sustaining the nation’s money supply. The agency operates with high security and precision to ensure fresh, authentic notes enter circulation.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing Washington, D.C

IRS refund delays and tax Q&A on maid payroll and housing

Taxpayers ask about refunds delays. IRS notes most returns processed and checks mailed. main hold ups from incomplete or incorrect forms. Advice covers updating address, social security numbers, W2s, temporary job travel deductions, rental repairs, scholarships, and capital gains on home sale.

IRS

Tax tips on home sale gain and dependent claims

Guidance on postponing gain from home sales, age based exemptions, and multiple support agreements. Answers include who may claim a dependent, how to determine support, and steps for disputing a tax bill. Also notes penalties for unreported tip income and how to obtain related IRS documents.

IRS

Deaf Man Perfects Midget Transistor Hearing Aid

A hard of hearing inventor has perfected a tiny transistor hearing aid that clarifies whispers. He says it makes speech crystal clear and discreet for users. Written offer directs readers to P O Box 154 Florissant Missouri for full information at no cost.

Florissant Adv

Advertising Rates And General Notices Summary

Rates listed for legal publications and classifieds: 316.00 for three publications as required by law. All legal publications priced at 2 per line. Classified ads priced at 3c per word with minimum 50c. Card of Thanks at 3c per word with minimum 75c. Display advertising surcharges noted.

Card of Thanks for Arthur Roediger

I thank relatives friends and neighbors for help and sympathy after my son Arthur's death. Special thanks to Reverends Paul Koenig John Ott and Chaplain Oscar Schoech for visits prayers and comfort. Gratitude to pallbearers Mr and Mrs Herman Block Mrs Lester Schumacher and Mrs Robert Schlemmer. I am grateful to Mrs Otto Roediger.

Arthur Paul Koenig John W. Ott Oscar Schoech Herman Block Lester Schumacher Robert Schlemmer Otto Roediger

In Memoriam Homer J Stemler One Year Gone

In loving memory of my dear husband father and father in law Homer J Stemler who passed away December 8 1966. Loving and kind in all his ways upright and just to the end of his days. A beautiful memory he left behind sadly missed by the family and friends.

Homer J. Stemler

Card of Thanks to Rev E Eugene Smith and friends

Card of thanks expresses gratitude to Rev E Eugene Smith for visits and prayers and to friends neighbors and relatives for visits cards gifts flowers and well wishes while a patient at Deaconess Hospital and convalescing. Also thanks Women's Fellowship of St Pauls U C G Monroe Chapter 597 O E B and the R N A Camp No 5 for thoughtfulness remembered.

E. Eugene Smith Deaconess Hospital Women’s Fellowship of St. Paul’s U. C. CG Monroe O. E

Spinet Piano for sale by Missouri Musical Instrument Dist

Classified ad listing a spinet piano for sale by Missouri Musical Instrument Distribution Inc in Hampton Village St Louis. Mentions small payments and local viewing at 5837 Chippewa with call to write immediately. Also notes Oz TV Service and other ads for antiques Electrolux cleaners and a large furniture sale with balance due and delivery terms. Includes contact numbers and store addresses in Columbia and St Louis.

Musical Instrument Distr., Inc Missouri Musical Hampton Village Chippewa St. Louis Missouri

Specialty Furniture ad pledges finance for all items

A Downtown St. Louis ad from broad Scope offers financing on furniture appliances stereos TVs and carpeting. It invites customers with credit problems or no credit to call Miss Boopee at channel 1 0034 and visit 820 Franklin.

T. V Coppertone Franklin St. Louis Miss Boopee

Prep Steps for Painting Doors and Fixtures

Before painting, remove hardware from doors and cabinets and loosen wall or ceiling fixtures. This helps prevent smears and speeds up the job by keeping surfaces clean during work.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Siu E. H. Stumpf Milton Carbondale Southern Illinois University Sigma Kappa Sorority Activities Sharon Rev Mrs Flossie Bagsby Harrisonville Telephone Company Pikes Peak Zebulon Pike Central Colorado Rockies First National Bank Columbia Ellinois Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Elmer Schlemmer Patty Schlemmer Carole Sigma Kappa Chae Minnie Aunt Evelyn Tom Dorr UI HERSELF _ JOF Schiemer Insurance Agency, Inc General Insurance South Main St Schiemer Insurance Memoriam Ella Jahr Toh OZ TV N. Main Electrolux Dennis Vasquez Crestview Dr
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