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Newspaper
Columbia Star
Location
Columbia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1966
Page
5
An item from a Southern Illinois page notes Trover University and Allen University in connection with a local event or development. The brief mentions regional institutions and a campus activity, without detailed dates or outcomes.
The article traces Christmas origins from pagan Europe to modern times, noting carols sung since before 1200, bells and The Devil's Knell toll at Shrewsbury, Christmas cards invented in 1841, stockings and Santa lore evolving from 1821, and creches dating to 1223. It highlights exchanges, feasting, decorations, and urges adoption of cross-cultural holiday practices.
A thirteen year old in a small town asks for teen parties and “clean fun” while his mother bans late nights. The reply explains the issue is curfew compliance, not parties, and suggests negotiating an agreed party time acceptable to both parents and teens.
Secretary of State Paul Powell urges drivers under 18 to heed the curfew law as a 1965 amendment makes a minor's license invalid during curfew hours and allows suspension for operating a vehicle while curfew is in effect. Curfew times run midnight to 6 am Friday and Saturday and 11 pm to 6 am other nights.
A reflective Christmas meditation notes the season’s contrast with wartime hardship while celebrating family, charity, and the magic of Santa Claus for children. It highlights the anticipation of stockings, candy, and a tree, and the enduring memory of a festive morning.
A nonprofit consumer cooperative opens in Brooklyn funded by the U S Office of Economic Opportunity. Barron's says federal antipoverty funds back a nationwide co op network challenging private retailers, with about 20 000 aides in 1 000 Community Action Centers spreading the model door to door. The piece warns such government backed commerce could threaten private property and the traditional American economic system.
The Division of Highways reports a recommended Central Illinois Expressway location crossing the Mississippi River about one to two miles north of the US 36 bridge at Hannibal Missouri and extending to the Decatur area. The 134 mile route is estimated at 114 million dollars and based on traffic, cost and user-benefit analyses by Conseor Townsend & Associates. Public hearing in January 1966 proposed alternate locations. construction will occur in stages as funds allow within the state highway program.
Farm advisers outline tax planning with local experts and the 1967 Farmers Tax Guide. The 4 H Gun Safety Project led by James Lattig offers safety lessons for 12 to 19 year olds with enrollment limited to 20, plus a Christmas tree lighting rule from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.
Paul Powell urges motorists to prepare vehicles for winter by thorough anti freeze installation and radiator flushing. He explains that busy shops may only perform quick drains and adds, hoses, clamps, and leak checks. A free copy of the Rules of the Road is available upon request.
The first statewide survey of Illinois college enrollment ceilings and building plans shows an estimated capacity of 542 259 students by 1974 with projections of 575 000. Technological committee members warn that space may be insufficient without new institutions, says Dr. Lyman A. Glenny.
Illinois State Water Survey releases two reports detailing 558 potential reservoir sites across 62 counties in central Illinois. The studies, Investigation 54 for south central and Investigation 56 for north central counties, map over 800 inspected sites suitable for storage to aid future water supply, flood control, or recreation. Free copies available from Box 232, Urbana, Illinois 61801.
The National Championship Outboard Races will be held on Lake Depue near Depue Illinois in 1968 as part of the Illinois Sesquicentennial celebration. A Governors Trophy will be awarded to the top winner. Depue hosts the event due to its excellent course and community support.
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