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Columbia Star

Location

Columbia, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1966

Page

2

March of Dimes Helps Linda Gain a Working Prosthetic

Five year old Linda Whitecotton, born without a right hand, received a lifelike prosthetic through the March of Dimes program in Baltimore. Occupational therapists at the Center taught her to use the device to feed, color, and dry dishes, turning daily tasks into manageable chores.

Baltimore Mommy Linda Whitecotton Linda Joan Whitecotton Robert Whitecotton Mr. Whitecotton Baltimore County The March of Dimes Center

Illinois Aid Rolls Rise in November with 395,777 Caseload

The Illinois public aid rolls show increases in General Assistance Old Age Assistance Blind and Disability programs, offset by declines in Aid to Dependent Children and Assistance to the Medically Indigent Aged. Overall, 3,391 more recipients bring total November caseload to 395,777 from October's 392,386.

Harold O. Swank Illinois Department of Public Aid Monroe County

Livestock Prices Climb Amid Strong Market Support

Conservative receipts aided demand as Producers Live Stock Marketing Association reports 45 645 head sold versus 49 958 last week. Hog barrows and gilts rose to 25c higher, sows up 25 50c, Friday hog top 29 25 ewt. Steers, heifers and cows posted gains for a fourth straight week with top prices reaching 27 00 27 50 for select steers and 26 00 for top heifers. lambs and woolskins also advanced with best lambs near 37.00 and wool 29.50.

Producers Live Stock Marketing Association

Premeasurement service offered by ASCS in 1966 programs

The ASCS office in Monroe County announces the continuation of last year’s pre measurement service for farmers signing up in the 1966 farm programs. It covers pre measuring fields for feed grains wheat diverted acreage and conserving uses. Farmers may gain full cropland use by precise acreage planning. Sign-up dates are January 31 through April 1 1966.

ASCS Monroe County Frank E. Hoffmann

Real Estate Listing Seeks Help in Columbia Area

Help wanted for man or woman to list and sell real estate in the Columbia area in spare time. Requires high school education. Position offered by R. L. Vogt Realty, Waterloo, Illinois.

Columbia Area R. L. Vogt Realty Waterloo, Ili

Earn Up to $10 Per Hour With Coin Machine Route

Earn up to ten dollars an hour in spare time by servicing coin operated machines. King Distribution Co invites applicants to establish a route with an established car and references. Minimum investment of 985 dollars required. Mail to 510 First Ave No, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

King Dist. Co First Ave. No Minneapolis Minn

Executors Notice of Final Settlement in Schmidt Estate

In Monroe County Circuit Court at Waterloo Illinois the executors of the will of Henry F Schmidt deceased will present their final report and seek discharge from duties February 21 1966 Heirs creditors and legatees may appear and resist. Roy C Schmidt Arthur C Schmidt C B Morrison Atty Waterloo Illinois Phone 929 6613

State of Illinois Monroe Henry F. Schmidt Circuit Court Monroe County Waterloo Illinois Roy C. Schmidt Arthur C. Schmidt C. B. Morrison

Nominating Petitions Sought for Columbia School Board

Nominating petitions for membership on the Columbia Community Unit No. 4 Board of Education must be filed with Superintendent B. D. Middleton at 113 S. Rapp Avenue Columbia Illinois from 8 00 a m to 4 00 p m weekdays and Saturday March 19 1966 8 30 a m to 12 00 Noon The filing period runs February 23 1966 to March 19 1966.

Board of Education School Code of Illinois Board of Education of Columbia Community Unit B. D. Middleton Superintendent of S. Rapp Avenue Columbia Illinois John L. Gummersheimer Board of Education of Columbia Community Unit No

Notice of Claim Day for Edna C. Gauen estate

In the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Monroe County Edna C. Gauen estate claims date March 7 1966. Administration granted January 28 1966 to George J. Gauen of Waterloo Illinois with Floyd E. Crowder attorney. File claims at the Clerk of the Circuit Court Waterloo and mail copies to the representative and attorney. Dated January 28 1966 LeRoy M. Reitz Clerk of the Circuit Court.

State OF Illinois Cort Twentieth Judicial Circuit Monroe County Edna C. Gauen George J. Gauen South Library Street Waterloo Illinois Floyd E. Crowder South Main Street Columbia LeRoy M. Reitz Circuit Court

Livestock Production Meeting At Valmeyer

Valmeyer High School vocational agriculture instructor Robert Heavner and farm advisor Arlin Obst announce a meeting on February 9 at 7 30 p.m. in the cafeteria to discuss expanding livestock production in Monroe County and the Midwest. Experts from National Stock Yards will cover feeding management and marketing economics.

Robert Heavner Valmeyer High School Arlin Obst Illinois Monroe County Walmeyer High School Mid-west

Farm Lease Meeting Wednesday February 16

A farm lease meeting will be held on Wednesday February 16 at 7 30 p m in the Farm Bureau Hall Waterloo Franklin Reiss professor of Agricultural Economics at the University of Illinois will lead the discussion All landowners and tenants are invited to attend.

Farm Bureau Hall Waterloo Franklin Reiss University of Illinois

Columbia Illinois levies monthly garbage fee on water bill

An ordinance sets a $1.00 per month fee for garbage collection beginning February 1 1966 in Columbia Illinois. Residents apartments and trailers count as separate units. businesses churches and schools may pay additional charges by agreement. The fee is billed with water charges starting after February 1966.

City of Columbia Illinois

Notice of Proposal to Sell Real Estate Columbia Illinois

The City of Columbia Illinois invites sealed bids for the sale of 2.04 acres of Tax Lot 2-D Section 18 Township 1 South Range 10 West Monroe County. Bids due February 21 1966 at 7 30 PM in the Municipal Building. Sealed bids opened at a City Council meeting. By order of the City Council. (Seal) Jos J Volkert Jr

City of Columbia Ilinois County of Monroe Illinois Monroe County Missouri-Pacific Railroad Surveyor State of City of Columbia Jos. J. Volkert, JR

Card of Thanks for Annette Lee Volk

The Volk family thanks friends and relatives for kindness and sympathy after the loss of our beloved wife and mother Annette Lee Volk. Special thanks to Rev. Lebenbauer for comforting words and prayers. your kindness and Christianity will be remembered. Glen Volk and Family

Lebenbauer Annette Lee Volk Glen Volk

Monroe County Assessors Begin Quadrennial Real Estate Reassessments

Joseph McCarthy as Assessor and Treasurer announces January start for the quadrennial real estate reassessments in Monroe County. Officials aim to update valuations and ensure fair property tax assessments for residents.

Monroe County Joseph McCarthy

Executor's Notice of Final Settlement for Deceased Giovanni Marconi

The executor of Giovanni Marconi's estate will present a final report of acts and proceedings to heirs legatees devisees debtors and creditors on February 28 1966 in Waterloo Illinois. Edgar O Zimmer attorney of 127 North Main Street Waterloo Illinois will supervise the proceeding.

Edgar 0. Zimmer North Main Street Waterloo Ilinois

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