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Newspaper
Columbia Star
Location
Columbia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1966
Page
4
Saint Stephen's Assembly of God Church on Market and Rapp Streets invites visitors to Sunday and midweek services at 7 30 p m Pastor R H Davis leads the congregation in welcoming newcomers and worship.
Immaculate Conception Church lists Father Holtgrave and Fathers Dollar and Fitzmorris as pastors. Weekday Masses at 6:30 and 8:15 a.m. Confessions 8:15 to 8:45. Saturday confessions 4 to 5 and 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday Masses at 6:30, 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Holyday Masses 5:30 and 8:00 a.m. Evening Mass 7:30 p.m. Societies include St. Vincent DePaul Wednesdays Altars and Holy Name Society, Mothers and Friends Club. meetings on specified dates. Inquiry class Monday and Friday 7 p.m. in Rectory.
St Pauls Lutheran Church Springfield lists Divine Services at 8:00 and 10:15 a.m. with a 8:00 broadcast on WCBW FM. Sunday School and Bible Classes for all ages begin at 9:05 a.m. Visitors welcome at all services.
The notice lists weekly services at House of Prayer and First Baptist Church. House of Prayer holds Sunday 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Friday Bible study at 8:00 p.m. First Baptist Church led by Interim Pastor Kenneth Barger at 626 Bottom Avenue offers Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 10:45 a.m. Training Union 6:30 p.m. Evening Service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:45 p.m. Nursery available during services. Call 281-4826 for location and details.
The Zoar United Church of Christ in New Hanover Illinois lists services and activities led by Rev Wilbur L Biasch. Sunday School at 8 45 a m Church service at 10 a m Junior choir 7 8 p m The Choir 8 9 p m Feb 15 Men s and Women s Fellowships 7 30 p m Circle 7 15 Feb 16 Appreciation Party at Monroe County Nursing Home
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Benjamin announce the birth of a son weighing seven pounds one and a half ounces at St. Louis Maternity Hospital on February 9 at 12 45 p m. The baby is named Nathan Charles. The Benjamins already have a girl and a boy. Grandparents listed include Arnold Klein of Columbia and Durand Benjamin of Affton with others.
Mr and Mrs Donald Herrmann announce the birth of a seven pound four and a half ounce baby boy named David Edward at St Elizabeths Hospital Belleville on Friday February 4 This is their first child Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Edmund Herrmann of Columbia and Mr and Mrs Irwin Keeven of St Louis Mrs Toenjes and her children have arrived from Jacksonville NC to visit before Corp Toenjes reports to Camp Pendleton CA on February 16 They will move into the William Vogt apartment at 111 North Main Street
Waterloo hosts regular volunteer session 1:30 to 3:30 p m. Feb 16 Youth Fellowship 7:30 p m Films Feb 17 Memorial Hospital Chaplaincy Feb 23 Ash Wednesday first midweek service 7:30 p m Feb 24 Ladies at Nursing Home 1 p m Feb 25 World Day of Prayer Service Valmeyer 2 p m Feb 27 Articles for Zoar Messenger due
The schedule lists services and activities at St Paul United Church of Christ led by Rev. Gerhard A Friz and Rev Norman H Rahmoelier. It includes worship at 8:00 and 10:15, Sunday School at 9:08, Scouts activities, God and Country awards, broadcasts on WCBW FM, various youth groups, church meetings, and Confirmation class sessions.
A devotional piece from The Upper Room notes Charles Spurgeon’s question about God’s changeless love, using a farmer’s vane illustration. It emphasizes faith through life's storms and ends with a prayer for spiritual strength and trust in God.
Marlene M. Wilde was elected president of her floor in Neely Tower at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She previously served as vice president during the fall quarter of the term.
Walter Pieper remains a patient at St. Clement's Hospital in Red Bud. Clarence Schneider, formerly of East St. Louis, returned home after four weeks at St. Mary's Hospital. Mrs. Charles Schuler moves to 517 North Main Street Columbia. Ricky Baltz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Baltz, discharged after toncilectomy at Cardinal Glennon Hospital. Albert C. Metter recuperating at home after ten days in Memorial Hospital Belleville. Monroe Trost listed as surgical patient at Memorial Belleville. Visitors at 112 Cascade Drive include Mrs. Jack L. Houseman and granddaughter Terry of Charleston, S.C. Houseman serves aboard the USS Canopus for several weeks.
A Sunday sermon urges Christian courage amid war, insecurity, and social pressure. It emphasizes living by Christian principles, resisting conformity, and letting faith guide thinking and action in all fields.
Mrs Alfred Descher of 139 Scott Street Columbia announces the engagement of her daughter Rosemary Descher to James Law son of Mr and Mrs Norman Beck of 806 North Metter Columbia. Rosemary is a S Peter and Paul High School graduate and a junior at Southern Illinois University Carbondale majoring in Education. James Law is a Columbia High School graduate who attended SIU and works for the Illinois Department of Public Aid in East St Louis. A summer wedding is planned.
The Cub Scouts of Columbia plan worship at local churches on February 13 with group attendance at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church St Paul United Church of Christ St Paul Lutheran Church First Baptist Church and St Stephen's Assembly of God. A Blue and Gold Banquet with parents begins at 5:00 PM in the Old Gym of the Columbia Public School Unit building.
Mr and Mrs Fredric G Harres of 220 Gundlach Street Columbia had their infant daughter Amy Rochelle baptized at St Paul United Church of Christ at four p m on Sunday Sponsors were Miss Marilynn Harres and Allan Beil The Rev G A Friz officiated A dinner followed at the Harres home with many relatives and family friends in attendance from Columbia Belleville Millstadt and Colum bia
Mr and Mrs Ronald Schilling announce the birth of a 7 pound 15 ounce daughter at 5 26 am this morning at St Elizabeths Hospital in Belleville The Schillings also have another daughter named Donna Jerome Schilling of Waterloo and Mr and Mrs William Doerr of Columbia listed as relatives.
Illinois farmers who earned at least two thirds of their 1965 income from farming and did not file an estimated tax by January 17 must file the final return and pay due by February 15 1966 District Director Jay G Philpott urged. The Farmers Tax Guide is available from the Internal Revenue Service Springfield Illinois office. Southern Illinois University researchers say 35 degrees is optimal for egg storage.
The engagement of Miss Jeanette Fae Todd to Mr. Charles Evans Jr. is announced by her parents of Colum. The bride elect is a Columbia High School senior. Evans is a Dupo High School graduate employed by McDonnell Aircraft in St. Louis. No wedding date set.
The Columbia Woman's Club will meet February 17 at 1 30 p m in St Paul United Church of Christ recreation rooms. The program theme is The Pattern of Tomorrow Through the American Home with Mrs Gene Church leading the Family Living and Management Division. Members in the IFWC Sewing Contest will model garments and the winner will advance to the District Contest in March at Fischer's Restaurant Belleville. Hostesses are Mrs T B Henderson Mrs Alvin Klein Mrs Clifford Schrader Mrs Theodore Harres Mrs O W Bollinger and Mrs Walter Monke.
The Turner Auxiliary held its monthly meeting at the Legion Hut last Thursday evening. Mrs. Louise Shea won the attendance prize. Donations were made to the Heart Fund and the Kidney Machine Fund in Mascoutah. The group accepted the Turners offer to take full charge of the kitchen of the new Turner Hall. Refreshments were served by Tillie Schorb and Tillie Bergmann.
Dress Pattern No 3153 available in two sizes with flared panel front pleats and sizes 12 through 20. fabric yardage for size 14 is 37 3/8 yards of 39 inch fabric. Pattern No 3372 mirrors the design in multiple sizes. Needlework Pattern No 1067 offers an easy knitted bedspread with a free pattern and embroidery coupon. Send 50 cents for Needlework Book and 35 cents per dress pattern plus mailing rates to Audrey Lane Bureau Box 1490 New York NY.
Newman Auxiliary board members met with Father Cletus Hentschel and Mrs. Ermantine Gruninger on Sunday January 30. The gathering, hosted by Mrs. Floyd Wohlrab, included a luncheon and the 1965 treasurer’s report plus 1966 membership cards. Hentschel distinguished a Newman Center from a Newman Club and stressed its role as the Catholic Church on the secular campus supported by private funds.
Miss JoAnne Applegate daughter of Dr and Mrs Stanley Applegate Springdale Arkansas married Chester Vogt son of Mr and Mrs Alphonse Vogt at St Patrick’s Church Rolla Missouri on Saturday February 5 at 11 am The ceremony was led by Rev E C Kramer The bride studied at Lindellwood College St Charles Missouri and the groom is a senior at Missouri School of Mines Rolla The couple plan to reside in Rolla
The Sunflower Maids 4-H Club met after school January 28 at Mrs. Alvin N. Koch’s home. Treasurer reports a $6.77 balance. A spring cookie sale is proposed. Upcoming events include Illinois State 4-H Week June 21–24, 4-H Camp July 11–15, garment judging July 22, and a county style show. A leader fashion show is set for January 29 at Famous & Barr. Talks covered knitting and The Basic Four.
Twenty Years Ago column notes Fred W Stumpf of Gilmore Lakes turning 85 on January 28 and helping with farm chores. Arthur Steppig, hospitalized in St Louis, underwent a recent operation with fair progress. A bridal shower honors Ruby Arnin at the American Legion Hut. Roger Norman Rehg baptized at St Paul E & R Church. Rosella Schneider and Theodore Steinman wed at SS Peter and Paul Wa terloo. Pvt Kenneth Dexner discharged from the Army after three years with European service.
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