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Newspaper

Columbia Star

Location

Columbia, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1966

Page

2

Farm Bureau FFA Conference Attracts 300 Illinois Leaders

More than 300 Future Farmers of America high school leaders from Illinois attended the Farm Bureau FFA conference at Illinois State University Normal December 27 29. IAA president William Kuhfuss urged members to think big and build a lasting reputation while outlining standards and opportunities in American agriculture. The event, held on campus with tours of the IAA Bloomington office and a banquet, drew chapters from 78 counties through local Acquaintance Day programs.

Future Farmers of America Illinois Farm Bureau-Ffa Camp Ilinois State University Normal Illinois Agricultural Association Farm Bureau Monroe County Kenneth Stemler Waterloo James Mueller Harold Janson Columbia Kuhfuss FFA Kuhfus IAA Bloomington Tlinois

County People To Attend Conference In Peoria

County staff and Monro e County members will attend the Illinois ASCS 1967 State Conference in Peoria on January 9 10 and 11. The program features keynote speaker Robert Bergland and talks on 1967 Farm Programs Water Pollution and safety with Horace Godfrey and Captain Dwight Pitman among presenters.

ASCS Quintin L. Andres Farnk FE. Hoffmann Arthur C. Weihl Herman W. Eitmann Wilma G. Johnson Adele M. Korte Monroe County Illinois Peoria ASC Robert S. Bergland Midwest Washington, D. C Bergland Minnesota Carl Klein Illinois Water Pollution and Water Resources Commission Horace D. Godfrey George Bailey Dwight Pitman Division of State Highway Police Springfield

1967 Agricultural Conservation Program Announced

Quintin L. Andres announces the 1967 Agricultural Conservation Program to shift farmers toward soil water woodland and wildlife conservation. The ACP cost share covers about half the cost with practices listed at the ASCS county office in Waterloo. Sign up starts Tuesday January 3 and inquiries should be made at the earliest opportunity.

Quintin L. Andres Monroe County Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Committee National Program Authority ACP ASC Soil and Water Conservation District Soil Conservation Service Forestry ASCS Waterloo SCS

Raymond "Chick" Jahr In Hospital At Deaconess

Raymond Chick Jahr remains a patient at Deaconess Hospital in St Louis and is expected to return home by week’s end.

Raymond “Chick” Jahr Deaconess Hospital St. Louis

Pre Holiday Live Stock Mart Bears Cheerful Tone

Livestock receipts for the pre holiday period were about 44 000 head the smallest in four months as a late rally lifted prices. Cattle calves hogs and sheep moved mixed with top hogs at 21.60 cwt. steers 24 to 25 and cows 14.50 to 17.50 in active market. Slaughter lambs and ewes also showed strength with veal calves steady to firm and buyers attentive atThursday’s feeder sale.

Producers Live Stock Marketing Association

Henry Grosse Honored by Metropolitan Life

Mr and Mrs Henry C Grosse attended a midnight dinner December 16 at Augustine's Restaurant hosted by Metropolitan Life Insurance Co The company presented Grosse with a pin for 20 years of service The event was organized by Stan Cohen Belleville office manager Also noted are out of town guests Mr and Mrs George Manschreck of Oklahoma City and several local attendees at the Conrads residence.

Henry C. Grosse Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Augustine's Grosse Metropolitan Stan Cohen Belleville George Manschreck Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Ross Benjamin Move to Winter Park Fla

Mr and Mrs Ross Benjamin relocate to Winter Park Florida where Mr Benjamin has accepted new employment.

Ross Benjamin Winter Park Fla Florida Benjamin

Trade within the local business community in 1967

The note urges shoppers to spend less time and money shopping, seek value and guaranteed merchandise, and insist on service for new appliances. It promotes buying where satisfaction is guaranteed and invites the local community to meet needs and see action in 1967.

Real Estate Transfers in Illinois Area Highlight Numerous Property Moves

A long listing shows Raymond G Osterhage and others transferring parcels to multiple grantees including Charles Crook, Edward Hollis, Armin Nottmeier, Edw R Dugan, Patrick Brady, Rita Dugan, Salome Borsch, Rita Dugan, John D Kiefer, Wilbert Haberman, Wayne Seibert, Walter Luhr, Scenic Sites Inc, Monroe National Bank, Calvin King, Wm H Quint, R L Vogt, Carl H Schmeltz, James Scheer, Oliver Krueger, Artman Kuni, Ethelmer Boker, James Yackel, Chris Dehn, City of Columbia, and others. Transactions involve blocks and sections across Meyers City, Valmeyer, Waterloo, and surrounding towns. Several banks act as lenders or trustees in transfers, with numerous partials and term designs shown.

Farmers State Bank Valmeyer R. Dugan Meyer City James J. Yackel Alfred F. Horn Lewis W. Lich Selma Buncher Sylvester J. Pieper Int Monroe National Bank Columbia Chris Dehn Elk Adda Columbia Acres Robert L. Gardner City of Waterloo Hardy Acres State Bank of Waterloo Gregory W. Arns First State Bank Red Bud Floyd W. Voges

Property transfers and easements in multiple Illinois townships

A sequence of deed transfers and easements lists numerous parcels by owner, lot, and section across Twp. 1-10 in Illinois, detailing buyers, sellers, and property interests. Notable names include Raymond W Jahr, Judith Lorton, Illinois Power Co, First National Bank Red Bud, Columbia Bldg & Loan Assn, and Monroe County Fair Assn among others, reflecting a busy land transaction period with various lots, tracts, and rights of way.

Christina Blittersdorf Judith Lorton Schneider’s Eugene Steppig Lucille Divincenzo Simon Ballenot Illinois Evansville Bank Waterloo Claude A Garner Columbia Bldg & Ln Assn Darryl G Rautman Columbia Acres George R Wilde Darryl G. Rautman Betty Penrose Robert W Woodring Sunset Acres Robert H Erd Fremond W John & Mildred Friedla Illinois Power Co Ella C. Diehl City of Columbia Monroe Natl Bank Columbia Robert Dillon & Wf Federal Land Bank Assn Walter F Wittenauer Walter F Wittenauer & Wf Bldg & la Assn Raymond Rehmer Pautler Heights USN William Thomas Ahne Marie C Schmitt Dept of Public Works & Buildings Pt Monroe County Fair Assn Harrisonville Telephone Co Fair Assn Alan Edelson Ralph Weston

Letters to the Editor thanks Star for Christmas item

Mr and Mrs Arnold G Rudolph Sr on behalf of American Legion Post 581 and Auxiliary Unit 581 express gratitude for a Star news item published December 8. They say it should bring results and commit to ongoing year round support.

Conrad American Legion Post 581 Star Arnold G. Rudolph, Sr

Spinet Piano Bargain Offer In Shelbyville Indiana

Classified notice seeking a responsible party to assume low monthly payments on a spinet piano. Viewable locally. Write Credit Manager P.O. Box 276 Shelbyville Indiana.

P.O. Box Shelbyville Indiana

Small Business Administration Sponsors Evening Courses

The SBA will present special educational courses in bookkeeping, letter writing, salesmanship, advertising, labor relations, franchising, world trade, tax management, entrepreneurship, accounting, and business mathematics at Washington University, St. Louis University, Meramec Community College, Butler School, and O Fallon Technical High School during the Spring Term. Courses start February 1, 1967. evenings for 2 hours. registrations limited. Write T. C. Crest, SBA, 208 N Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102 for details.

Washington University St. Louis University Meramec Community College Butler School O’fallon Technical High School Small Business T. C. Crest Business & Industry Specialist SBA N. Broadway St. Louis

Card of Thanks for Herman F. Schmidt

The Schmidt family expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for sympathy during the illness and death of Herman F. Schmidt. Special thanks to pastors Lebenbauer and Knippenberg to Monroe County Nursing Home staff pallbearers organist Meyer Funeral Home and all who sent flowers memorials food and cards.

Herman F. Schmidt Lebenbauer Knippenberg Monroe County Nursing Home Meyer Funeral Home

Remembering the old timer remembers country stores

From A. Smith in New Orleans, the column reflects nostalgia for the country store and its shift to the modern super-store. The writer recalls farm youth and city convenience, noting changes in commerce and everyday life. Contributions invited to The Old Timer in Frankfort, Kentucky.

A. Smith New Orleans Frankfort Kentucky

Also Mentioned on This Page

Farm Bureau Conference Horn’s Bakery South Main St Eldo Horn Stock Mart Henry Grosse Metropolitan Life William Conrad N., Rapp Teresa Weber Mary Reis Leo Reis Margaret Franke Andrew Reis George Touchette Roy P. Conrad Susan Schneider Maurice Schneider Susan Schmidt Donna Smith Marcia Buettner Mary Jean Bauman Barbara Kremer Wendy Schueler Eeo Schiemer Insurance Agency, Inc General Insurance Schiemer Insurance Raymond G. Osterhage Charles Crook Ray- Dell Manor Cupo State Savings Bank Edward E. Hollis & Wf Commercial State Bank Waterloo Armin Nottmeier & Wf Geo. C. Gallen Business & Professional Ancee Office of Norman W. Beck Superintendent OF Schools The Court House Edgar O. Zimmer N. Main Street Miirois F. L. Smith S. Main Street Ilinois Floyd E. Crowder Columbia, Minnois H. A. Matthews Optometrist West Legion Main Street Klein’s Mllnois Raymond W. Jahr Columbia Decorating Center N. Main Columbia, Ill Avon Theda Katz O'Fallon, Ill Small Business Administration Ber Freople Columbia Star
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