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Newspaper
Columbia Star
Location
Columbia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1966
Page
4
Stated for Paul’s Lutheran Church missouri synod at 227 N Good Haven Drive Rev. Herman C Lehenbauer presiding. Divine services at 8:00 and 10:15 am with broadcast on WCBW FM. Sunday School and Bible classes for all ages at 9:05 am. Visitors welcome at all services.
The notice lists worship services on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. An open Bible study occurs Friday at 8:00 p.m. All are welcome. For location, call 281-4826.
The church lists Sunday services at 9 to 11 a m and weekday masses at 6 30 and 8 15 a m Confessions Saturdays 4 5 and 7 8 p m Devo tions and Benediction Sundays 6 30 8 00 9 30 and 11 00 a m Holyday masses at 5 30 and 8 00 a m Evening Mass at 7 30 p m Societies meet Wednesdays Altar society third Thursday Holy Name Society third Tuesday Mothers and Friends Club first Tuesday night class at rectory on Mondays and Fridays 7 p m.
Zoar United Church of Christ in New Hanover Illinois and Pastor Wilbur L Biasch announce a Jan 1 New Year’s service and an Jan 8 annual congregational meeting at 1 30 p m. The notice lists the Evangelical and Reformed denomination and the church address.
Market and Rapp Streets church details Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Evening Service at 7 30 p m Family Night Service at 7 30 p m Pastor R H Davis invites visitors to attend services and welcomes newcomers.
Rev John Wood pastor leads Christmas Eve Communion at 11 p.m. and Christmas worship at 9 30 a.m. at Bethany Methodist Church located one half block off Main Street on West Kunt in Columbia New Jersey.
Kathleen Elizabeth Fisher and William W. Gain wed in a double ring ceremony at Immaculate Conception Church Columbia on December 26. Rt. Rev. Msgr. Elmer Holtgrave officiated a Nuptial High Mass. The couple will reside in Caseyville.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schiemer of Columbia have returned from Newark New Jersey where they spent Christmas with their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Chris Campos.
New Year period church events include 8:00 Sunday worship and 9:00 Sunday School with a 10:15 worship service. Tuesday features Evening Fellowship, study in Romans by Pastor Friz, and sewing circle quilting on Wednesday. Cemetery Board meets, Church Consistory, and Thursday includes Women’s Fellowship Prayer Circle and Stewardship program led by Mrs. Elmer Rauch. Pastor Rahmoeller speaks at Millstadt Women’s Fellowship and choir rehearsals Thursday evening. Saturday hosts Confirmation Class sessions from 9:00 to 11:00.
Ruth Ann Lark of Valmeyer to James O. Mitchell of Columbia announced by Mr and Mrs Vernon Lark. Ruth Ann is a 1964 Valmeyer High School graduate employed at Security Insurance in St Louis. James Mitchell works at Neighborhood Service Station in Columbia and a spring wedding is planned. Judith Ann Stumpf of Columbia to Larry E Sifford of Puxico Mo announced by Mr and Mrs Robert R Stumpf. Miss Stumpf is a Columbia High School senior. Mr Sifford is a 1966 Columbia High School graduate employed at Kruse Chevrolet and in Naval Reserves. Wedding plans are indefinite. The Siffords were former Columbia residents.
Michael I. Halleran of Columbia announces the engagement of his daughter Lynn to Pvt Patrick D. Mudd son of Mr and Mrs Maurice Mudd of Waterloo Miss Halleran is a senior at Columbia High School Mr Mudd is a 1965 graduate of SS Peter and Paul High School Waterloo now serving in the U S Army at Fort Gordon Georgia Prior to service he worked for Norfolk and Western Railroad St Louis
Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Kimme announce the engagement of their daughter Sheila F. Kimme to Richard Allan Breitenstein son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Breitenstein of 408 N Briegel Columbia. The bride to be is a SS Peter Paul High School Waterloo graduate and a clerk typist in East St. Louis. The groom to be is a Columbia High School graduate who served three years in the Navy and works at McDonnell Aircraft in St. Louis. No wedding date set.
Mr and Mrs Michael Conrad hosted a Christmas Eve dinner with extended family including Margaret Sepp Roy P Conrad Bill Conrad Angela Adolph Siedle Mary Benner and David Conrad. Christmas Day guests included Robert Lepp and family and Charles Lepp and family.
Petty Officer and Mrs. Dennis Range with their two children visit the Columbia and Waterloo area. Range is stationed at the Navy Shipyards in Philadelphia. Mrs Range is remembered as the former Karen Fauss of Waterloo.
Mr and Mrs James Benner of 531 S Main Columbia announce the engagement of Mary Edna to David R Conrad son of Mr and Mrs Roy P Conrad of 808 N Metter. Mary Edna is a 1965 Columbia High School graduate employed at Mercantile Trust in St Louis. David is a 1962 SS Peter Paul High School graduate and Belleville Barber College alumnus and works at Jerrys Barber Shop in Columbia. Wedding plans have not been made.
Joseph Ghyselinck of Casey Illinois spends holidays in Columbia with his son Jules Ghyselinck and family at 231 St. Paul Street.
The Trailsmen Quartet will appear at St Stephens Assembly of God Church in Columbia on Sunday January 1 at 2 30 p m for a special singspiration. The program includes gospel songs old and new. The group formed in 1964 in Evansville Indiana and travels the Midwest by bus with living quarters lounge and wardrobe. Members are Donna Wise Little Dalton Welch Chuck Sarver Ron Vibbert and Dave Vibbert.
Lloyd W. Dohrmann son of Mr and Mrs Walter Dohrmann of Millstadt R A 1 received a Bachelor of Science in Aereo Space Engineering at Parks College of Aeronautical Technology during the Fall Trimester Commencement Exercises He is a DuPage High School graduate and has joined McDonnell Aircraft Corporation in St Louis as an associate engineer His parents hosted a large gathering at Fischer's Restaurant Belleville in his honor.
Mrs Katie Schaefer of near Walmeyer observed her 80th birthday last week Wednesday. Her children and grandchildren visited, with Mr and Mrs Clarence Schaefer Mr and Mrs Albert Goldschmidt Mr and Mrs Herbert Schaefer of Columbia Mr and Mrs Lester Jehling Mr and Mrs Earl Schaefer and Mrs Richard McClelland present.
Mr and Mrs Roy P Conrad hosted a Christmas morning brunch for relatives including Mr and Mrs Michael Conrad Susan Anne Mr and Mrs William Conrad Angela Mr and Mrs George Touchette Mrs Margaret Sepp Mr James Benner Mary Frances Benner Mrs Teresa Weber and Mary Reis in a family gathering.
Local residents share Christmas gatherings with relatives and friends across Illinois. Sharon Bequette visits from Roma while families including the Rahns Schewes Waages and Hofstetters host dinners. Other notes include Lorenzo Vogt Jr. on leave from Fort Benning and Mrs. Harres celebrating 40 years of marriage.
Pvt. Lester Sager stationed at Fort Gordon Georgia is home for the holidays. Mr and Mrs Roy P Conrad with Louise and Lisa spent Sunday evening and Monday in Springfield visiting with Mr and Mrs T L Peterson Christine and Diane.
Miss Vickie Luhr of Waterloo High School was chosen by her classmates to receive the Daughters of the American Revolution good citizen award. She is active in band chorus cheerleading G A A and octet and serves as editor and student leader.
Miss Sophia and Barbara Eschmann relocate to 942 N Rapp Columbia joining St Louis roots and family links. Alan Schmieder family moves to 205 W Gardner Columbia. Vivian Thoma residence becomes Vernon Daab. Don Sutter shifts to 1605 Evergreen Lane Columbia. Harvey Buettner moves to 1309 Glenwood Dr Columbia. Harry L Schumacher takes over Buettner address. Raymond Jahr resides at 432 Milton Ave Columbia. Jerry F Landgraf moves to 413 Rapp Ave.
Mr and Mrs George Touchette entertained with a turkey dinner on Christmas day. Attending were Mr and Mrs Joseph Christ and family, Mr and Mrs George A Touchette and Darren, Mr and Mrs Bill Conrad and Angie, and Lori Edmonds and Dennis Touchette.
Mr and Mrs Robert Winters and daughters Beverly and Beth from Columbia attended services at Bethesda United Church of Christ in Lemay last Sunday for the baptism of Roberta Esther Marie Smith infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Smith of Lemay. They served as sponsors and joined a dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Jim McCabe with attendees including Mrs Bertha Jasin ski and Mr and Mrs William Ferkel Mrs Hilda Ritter and Mr and Mrs Andrew Jansinski Jr.
The 1966 crib scene at Aurelius W. Leingang’s home north of Columbia features an inn, a cave nativity, a valley with three kings, and a 5 by 9 ft wall mural. Mrs. Leingang, helped by son Henry Joe, has built the display over 20 years with family participation. it remains on view through Epiphany January 6.
The Sunshine girls monthly meeting opened with president Mary Taake presiding. Jamie Range gave a safety talk and Cheri Stumpf demonstrated hemming a skirt. A Christmas party and gift exchange followed with games and refreshments by Chris Baltr. The next meeting is set for 7 30 PM January 24 1967. Mrs Dorothy Christopher, 105 East Legion Avenue, recently returned home after a three week surgical stay at Deaconess Hospital St. Louis.
Overland Missouri residents Mr. and Mrs. J L Volkert and sons Tim and Brian joined Mr. and Mrs. Harry Richter of Bridgeton for Christmas at the Volkert home and with Mrs. Ernestine C Smith and Miss Margaret Volkert. Airman Wesley Heintz returned home on two week leave from Loring AFB Stone Maine to visit family. William Osick of Millstadt recovered at home after a brief illness following hospitalization.
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