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Newspaper
Columbia Star
Location
Columbia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1967
Page
4
A snowman figure starred in the den six Cub Scouts Christmas program on Tuesday evening, drawing smiles from families and attendees at the community event.
The Taxpayers' Federation of Illinois shares a letter to Santa Claus urging readers to abolish the idea of presidentially directed law obedience, promote private initiative, and emphasize patriotism. It calls for civic engagement, restraint in public conflict, and arbitration over division.
District Auditions of the Metropolitan Opera National Council will be held in St Louis Missouri on February 10 1968. The Opera Theatre of St Louis sponsors the event to discover new talent and aid young singers careers. Four winners and two alternates will be chosen with further auditions in St Louis March 1 1968 and the national semi finals in the Metropolitan Opera House the week of March 29 1968.
A Letter from the Taxpayers' Federation of Illinois appeals to Santa Claus for governance changes. It urges the pendulum to swing back in the other direction and extends season's wishes to Santa, officers, members, staff, and friends.
Ray Page state official announced distribution of a new publication titled I Quit. The report details 140000 dropouts identified from records and contacted via interviews and surveys with county and local school personnel aiding the effort. It notes Dr John H ONeill and Dr Robert H Zeller directed the survey for the Illinois Department of Public Instruction.
On December 9 1947 Immaculate Conception Church in Columbia dedicated a new Kilgen organ designed by Paul J Garvey of St Louis. The dedication featured Very Rev Tecklenberg of Evansville and a recital by Prof Miller of Belleville Cathedral. The 55 child voices choir sang during Benediction and plans praised the instrument's value to divine services. Mr F W Weiner attended a funeral in St Louis for F D Hampson, father of former Columbia High School teacher Beulah Hampson Chambers. Arthur Kruse Chevrolet dealer treated employees to a turkey supper at Gilmore Club with dancing afterwards.
Gibault High School hosted a weekly assembly with Father Schumacher of East St. Louis discussing poverty types. A Christmas Party for handicapped children was held December 16, sponsored by the Civic Committee. The band and chorus presented a Christmas program under Mr. Frank Wierauch. Students will carol on December 23 and the Student Council runs a toy drive for underprivileged children.
Land of Lincoln Livestock Breeders Association outlines two open class carcass events at the 1968 fair with junior and summer yearling steer divisions and a Land of Lincoln award eligible for open judging. Alva Brent announces the world open carcass show at the fairgrounds.
A new law provides a 6 percent postal raise and 4.5 percent for civilian workers while military pay gains average 5.6 percent. It also bans hiring relatives in the executive legislative and judicial branches for future positions. Surveys by July 1, 1969 will align military and civilian pay.
The Board of Trustees of Columbia Rural Fire Protection District announces election polling locations at the Roy Stumpf residence R. R. No. 2 Columbia Illinois and the Gilbert Reichert residence R. R. No. 1 East Carondelet Illinois. Herbert L Mueller Gilbert Reichert Ray Ramsey.
Health Hints notes chiropractic is established in England, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Switzerland, Americas, Africa, Australia, Asia. It calls the doctor of Chiropractic the only one to supply the basis for health through balanced structure and an unrestricted nerve system.
A note of gratitude expresses appreciation for kindness shown since leaving Germany and settling in Columbia. Special thanks are extended to Dr and Mrs Frederick Gebhardt James Johnson Mrs Aloys Friederich Mrs Linus Horcher Fred Schewe Mr and Mrs Robert Toenjes Mrs Alf Wagner of Waterloo and others unknown who lent furniture and household necessities. Extra thanks to Mr and Mrs Eberhard Gress and Mr and Mrs Gunther Gill at Angela and Gunther.
Public notice announces filing of the annual report by the Commissioners of Fish Lake Drainage and Levee District No 8 Monroe County Illinois. A hearing on the report is set for January 4 1968 at 10 00 AM in the Monroe County Circuit Court Waterloo Illinois.
A hard of hearing inventor reveals a tiny energized hearing aid that makes whispers clear and sounds natural. The ad offers free information by writing to Hearing P. O. Box 154 Florissant Missouri.
Promotion for OZ TV Service offering stereo radio repairs and service at 229 North Main Columbia. Electrolux cleaners and buffers also serviced and parts available with free home demonstrations by Dennis Vasquez at 138 East Crestview Drive Columbia. Phone 2814036.
The Columbia Lions Club will not conduct auto license pickups on Tuesday December 26 or Tuesday January 2 1968. The next pickup is scheduled for January 9. The club also provides auto title transfer truck license and auto sales tax services.
Expresses gratitude to Pastor E. Eugene Smith for visits and prayers during illness at St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Thanks friends for get well wishes and kindness.
Sealed bids will be received until 11 00 A M December 26 for supplying gasoline and diesel fuel to Monroe County Highway Department. Bids must be on county forms available at the County Clerk Office Court House Waterloo Illinois.
Sealed bids for construction of the Municipal Maintenance Building and appurtenances for Columbia Illinois will be received by the City Clerk until 7 30 P M January 22 1968. Bids opened publicly at that time. Plans and specs available from the Consulting Engineers Russell Axon 408 Olive St St Louis MO with a 30 refundable deposit and 15 if returned in good condition within ten days after award. The city may reject bids or waive irregularities. Principal features include a 4800 square foot metal building 100 linear feet of 2 inch cast iron pipe and 108 linear feet of 6 inch vitrified clay pipe.
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