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Columbia Star

Location

Columbia, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1965

Page

3

Infant Joseph Jay Volkert baptized at St Paul Church

In a Sunday ceremony at St Paul Evang Lutheran Church infant Joseph Jay Volkert was baptized. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Ralph Volkert. Also noted are fundraiser efforts for the National War Fund in school district 20 with $200 remaining to reach the $1800 quota and messages urging support for service members away from home. Lieut Robert Daab and Mrs Daab announce the birth of a daughter in Tulsa Oklahoma on December 16 and Daab's deployment plans to Camp Pe <cut>

Joseph Volkert, Jr St. Paul Ev. and Reformed Church Joseph Jay Ralph Volkert John J. Mueller National War Fund Leo Wiesbacher U.S. O Robert Daab Tulsa Oklahoma Jake Daab Lieut Daab Camp Picket Virginia

County Board Appoints New Road Crew Monday

At the Monroe County Board of Commissioners meeting Walter Wetzel chaired the body. Lawrence Mathews of Walmeyer was named foreman of the county highway crew replacing Adam Whelan of Waterloo. Other appointees include Al Shields Emil Bestman Martin Doyle and Russell Braun. Retained were Marvin Rodenberg and Emil Wetzler. The board now has two Democrats Wetzel and Esker and one Republican Ray Rippelmeyer.

Monroe County Board of Commissioners Court House Walter Wetzel Lawrence Mathews Walmeyer Adam Whelan Waterloo Highway Crew al Shields Emil Bestman Martin Doyle Russell Braun George Nagel Edward Crook Frank Einwich Raymond Miller Marvin Rodenberg Emil Wetzler Board of County Commissioners Wetzel Glenn Esker Ray Rippelmeyer

Sunflower Maids 4-H Holds December Meeting

The Sunflower Maids 4-H Club met December 3 at Mrs. Alvin N. Koch’s home. Treasurer shows $6.71. President Joan Krebel formed refreshments and recreation committees. Karen Wilde demonstrated egg nog. Next meeting set for January 7 after school. December 9 seven members to finish knitting lessons at South County Famous Barr.

Joan Krebel Darlene Steiger Pat Schneider Ellen Krebel Judye Schmiskie Karen Wilde Carol Faust Sunflower Maids 4-H Club South County Famous Barr Linda Koch

Parkview School Meal Plan Through December 17

Weekday menu lists daily offerings from December 13 to 17 including chili crackers peanut butter sandwich apple crisp bread butter milk sliced kraut mashed potatoes buttered peas chocolate cake beef and gravy whipped potatoes cole slaw string beans fruit filled yeast rolls fried chicken macaroni salad buttered corn ice cream tuna salad on lettuce baked potato creamed vegetables apple sauce and a late item with wieners on run french fries sweet pickle relish buttered vegetables sheet cake milk with additional options of chili mac crackers lettuce salad barbecued beef on bun potato chips chocolate macaroni and cheese fruit in syrup fishwich with tartar sauce and buttered sides

Health Chats Bowling Pains Risk To The Sport

Bowling is a favorite winter activity but beginners may strain muscles and injure ligaments through poor coordination. Misaligned hips or vertebrae can cause pain, and a slip or fall poses another risk. Most cases respond to chiropractic adjustments in this educational ad from Dr. A L McAuliffe of Columbia Illinois.

America A. L. McAuliffe Crestview Columbia, Ill

Nancy Ramsey Retires As Bethel Queen

Bethel No. 65 honors Nancy Ramsey as Bethel queen at the November 15 meeting. Jeanette Todd named Marshal and led Librarian's report. Ramsey received roses and a charm, with gifts to Guardian Council members and mothers. Post meeting refreshments.

Nancy Ramsey Queen of Job Bethel No. 65 Jeanette Todd Nancy Guardian Council Bethel Cross Waterloo Eastern Star United Church of Christ Brass Rail Columbia Eastern Star Kay Ralson

Monroe County Drivers Complete Eight Hour Improvement Course

Nineteen Monroe County drivers finished an eight hour driver improvement course sponsored by the Monroe County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee. The class, based on National Safety Council material, covered defensive driving to prevent highway accidents. Instructors included James L. Williams and Sergeant H. J. Schwertfeger.

Monroe County Monroe County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee National Safety Council James L. Williams Country Companies Farm Bureau Affiliated Insurance Companies H. J. Schwertfeger Illinois State Police

Memorial Hospital Offers Expectant Mothers Classes

Memorial Hospital will run Thursday evening classes for expectant mothers from January 13 to February 17 1966 in the Hospital Conference Room. Topics include pregnancy growth labor preparation baby care and first year needs with lectures demonstrations and tours. Registration requires physician permission and a $2 fee. certificates awarded after completion. Husbands may attend. contact Mrs Coleman at Adams 3 7750 Ext 71.

Memorial Hospital Division of Maternal and Child Welfare Illinois Department of Public Health Rebecca Coleman R.N St. Clair County Medical Society Bath Maternity Division Coleman Adams

Farm Bureau sponsors defensive driving course in Bloomington

December 1 covered accident prevention techniques and the effects of alcohol and drugs on drivers. Farm Bureau women organized the training as part of their ongoing safety campaign with instructors provided by Country Companies of Bloomington.

Farm Bureau Bloomington

Clean Quickly from Quick-Drying Latex Paints

The article stresses immediate cleaning of brushes and tools after using quick-drying latex paints. Spattered paint should be wiped up promptly with a damp cloth to prevent drying and staining.

Satisfying Salad And Coffee Avocado Seafood

Avocado halves are filled with shrimp or crab mixture using salad dressing mix and mayonnaise. Garnished with asparagus tips pimiento strips and egg slices on salad greens. Serves four as an entree salad.

San Francisco

Monroe County Dairy Day Set for December 16 at Waterloo

Dairymen are invited to Monroe County Dairy Day on Thursday December 16 at the Farm Bureau Hall Waterlo o. The program runs from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with sessions on Dairy Buildings Present and Future and A Healthy Dairy Herd led by University of Illinois experts Art Muehling and Dr Meyerholz. A Dairymen's Lunch is offered at noon.

Monroe County Farm Bureau Waterloo Monroe County Extension Council Art Muehling University of Ilinois Meyerholz University of Illinois

Cookies That Travel and Delight Dorm Mates

A guide to sending chocolate bar cookies as a Cookie Of The Month gift for college students. The moist bars travel well, keep flavor, and make a bright dorm welcome. Use butter sugar unsweetened baking chocolate milk vanilla for flavor.

Baker’s

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Illinois Wilde Radio & Electric S. Main ST Columbia, Illinois Tom Dorr Alvin N. Koch Fred G. Rapp & Son, Inc General Insurance Agency South Central Illinois Department Chuck John-E-E Alladin Pt Thermos Norelco Yan Red Rocker Tonkr Toys Kohler City Supply CO Kohler City ST. Louis MENT Parkview School Bethel Queen Madam Bishop Missouri Avenue Hwy East St. Louis Ill Arty Monroe National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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