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Newspaper
Columbia Star
Location
Columbia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1966
Page
2
A letter asks how to handle dating at fourteen with a mother who disapproves of a single boy. The reply urges obedience and suggests evaluating the boy with the mother’s guidance, warning that defying limits may end dating opportunities. The piece is presented as a community service column from Frankfort Kentucky.
J. J. Paterson, a Southern Illinois University farm safety engineer, cites NFPA figures showing 1,446 Christmas tree fires last year causing 2.5 million dollars in damages. He advises selecting fresh trees, keeping them moist, placing away from heat, removing them when dry, disposing outside, using fire resistant decorations, checking lights, and using UL labeled gear for indoor and outdoor use.
A simple method to gauge older outdoor painting ladders safety is to lay the ladder flat and apply weight to each rung. If any rung splinters or breaks, replace the ladder to prevent accidents.
Livestock classes faced sizable price losses as large receipts and a softer dressed meat market weighed on the Week. Salable cattle calves hogs and sheep totaled 56 770 head up from week earlier and year ago. Hog prices fell 75c to 1.25 and sows declined 1.00 to 1.25 while hog top was 21.00 ewt. Cattle slaughter steers dropped 75c to 1.50 with weights over 1050 lbs most affected. cows steady to weak and bulls unchanged. Veal calves rose up to 385 top. feeder cattle showed weakness. lamb sales slid.
More than 300000 Illinois veterans and children of veterans qualify for educational training including academic and vocational programs. About 80000 veterans may enroll in colleges and trade schools in 1966-67 under Public Law 89 358, with monthly maximum benefits of 150 dollars for up to 36 months. The program covers tuition, books, fees, and living costs, with full time students eligible for 100 dollars plus 25 per dependent up to two. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction offers counseling and courses are approved by the Illinois State Approval Agency.
Gibault seniors hear Sgt Hudspeth on selective service and Viet Nam duties on Dec 16. Students deliver Peace on Earth message to Waterloo residents on Dec 21. Christmas parties begin Dec 22 with a benefit dance and a Janesville style basketball game. Hawks beat Pirates 71-65 and then St Pius 99-70. Hawks compete in the O Fallon Freeburg tourney Dec 26-29.
Gov. Otto Kerner announced a series of safety steps along US 40 in Clark and Cumberland Counties to reduce a higher rural highway fatality rate. A study found fatalities 33 percent above statewide rural averages due to interstate traffic speeds and many passing maneuvers by slower trucks.
Dr. Franklin D. Yoder announces that after January 1 all smallpox vaccinations must be recorded on new certificates to be valid for international travel. Physicians have been notified and certificates are available from the Division of Foreign Quarantine, U S Public Health Service in Silver Spring Maryland. Travelers should verify any certificate issued after January 1 to ensure it reflects the revised September 1966 WHO standards.
Approximately 1000 attendees from 22 states gathered in Springfield for the National Pork Producers Council meeting. The group discussed strategies to regain lost pork markets, with three caucuses and a general session voting on proposed actions. Monroe County delegates included Robert Strong and others, while Monroe County Parkettes represented by Mrs. Dale Mehrtens attended the afternoon session alongside women from 11 states.
The Monroe County Pork Producers and Porkettes held a December 13 meeting at the Farm Bureau Hall in Waterloo. Representatives from the Producers Livestock Marketing Association explained new marketing methods. The group discussed National Pork Producers Council actions and planned the County Pork Contest for the February dinner meeting.
Markets feature four pork chop types with center-cut rib and center-cut loin as best sellers. The shoulder rib end chop and the loin chop are economical yet equally tasty options for shoppers seeking value.
Public Aid Superintendent E J Maddox announced the Food Stamp Program becomes effective January 1 1967 for eligible needy families in Monroe County. Nonassistance households may apply at the Monroe County Department of Public Aid Waterloo office to participate, with eligibility based on Illinois standards and net income after deductions.
Letter writer recounts being the first Eagle Scout in town and a DeMolay at 15 who was shot in the head a week later. He now works with disabled Boy Scouts in a St. Louis area hospital, seeking used stamps duck stamps coins and Indian relics. He asks readers to cut stamps carefully and mail to his address for the boys balance.
Scenic railway climb offers an easy ascent to a must see panorama of hills and surrounding Singapore islands. A mile long ride to the top promises broad harbor and city views.
General Classified advertising for seamless floors kitchen carpet wall coverings and murals from Columbia Decorating Center 511 N Main Columbia Illinois phone 281 4161 Card of Thanks from Chas Goldschmidt thanking St Elizabeths Hospital Sisters nurses doctors Rev Biasch relatives and friends for visits and get well cards.
The Monroe County 4-H Federation held its December meeting at the Farm Bureau Hall led by president Ross Korves. Members recited pledges, heard secretary and treasurer reports, and discussed a possible summer camp for older 4-H members. The Waterloo 4-H Club hosted refreshments as the group planned for the January 9 meeting.
Some wool blankets are now treated to be machine washable. Wash according to the instructions provided with the product.
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