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Newspaper
Columbia Star
Location
Columbia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1965
Page
3
The article notes a renewed fashion for the vest with its pockets and returns to the pocket watch and chain. Belforte watches introduce a modern slim pocket watch at about 26 dollars to pair with the vest, promoting masculine grooming and nostalgic style. It suggests gifting to celebrate 1965 occasions and encourages men to lead fashion.
Lincoln Day favors were sent to Cedar Bluff School of Fairs residents. Girl Scouts led by Mrs Stumpf and Mrs W Limestall performed songs for Lincoln's birthday. Valentine favors arrived from St John United Church of Christ Valmeyer Junior Department and from Valmeyer High School Jr Red Cross Unit. Residents express thanks. Volunteers from multiple churches assisted activity programs and church services were held with music by grade school youth.
Mrs Frank Weilbacher was installed president at the Immaculate Conception Church Altar Society monthly meeting held Thursday evening February 18 A pot luck supper followed in the school cafeteria Mrs Clem Metter led the entertainment committee after the business session Retiring officers were Mrs Leo Toenjes and Mrs Leroy Keim Amanda Mees is vice president Enloe Krausz treasurer Roy P Conrad organized officer installation
Mr. and Mrs. Roy P. Conrad hosted a Saturday evening party celebrating the February birthdays of Mrs. Thomas Peterson, Mrs. Michael Conrad, and Mrs. William Conrad. Attendees included the Petersons of Springfield Illinois, the Conrads, Susan and Anne, the Christ brothers, Adolph Siedle, Mildred Conrad of Waterloo, Margaret Lepp, W. E. Weber, Mary Reis of St. Louis, and Dennis Touchette visiting from Northeastern State College in Tahlequah Oklahoma with George Touchette Sr. and Joseph Christ attending weekend guests.
Richard Lammert and Yvonne Allscheid wed at Ss Peter and Paul Church Waterloo on February 13. The ceremony featured a double ring rite with a delustered acetate satin gown and red velvet bridesmaids gowns. The couple, both associated with Waterloo blue collar families, plan to reside in Waterloo after a wedding trip to the south.
Mrs John J Mueller reports Pvt Earl Freimut transferred from Camp San Luis Obispo to Birmingham General Hospital Van Nuys for medical treatment. Pfc Russell Haberlah, wounded in action Sept 13, arrived in New York and hopes to be moved closer to home soon. Columbia youths form a Teenage organization sponsored by the Columbia Gymnastic Association with Donald Barlow as president and others as officers. A mass enrollment meeting is set for Friday at Turner Hall for ages 12 to 19 with a $1 six month dues and weekly Friday activities supervised by the sponsoring group.
The Afternoon Circle of St. Paul United Church of Christ Women’s Guild meets March 4 in the church recreation rooms. Missionary Chairman Mrs. B D Middleton leads a program with Visual Aid displays on African Missions and Spanish Speaking Nations and a Camp ie Handicapped Children film presented by Clarence Schueler. Dessert luncheon at 1:00 p m. Prayer Circle gathers at 12:30 p m in the sanctuary.
Joseph L. McBride a 44 year old Baldwin truck driver was convicted of voluntary manslaughter for the shooting of 53 year old Fayetteville sawmill operator Charles A. Harbison. Judge Harold O. Farmer deferred sentencing pending a motion for a new trial with a potential 1 to 20 year prison term. Harbison was struck by five bullets.
McBride testified that after arguing with his wife she left to a Fayetteville motel where Harbison also stayed. He said Harbison confronted him and reached into his pocket as if to pull a weapon. The jury deliberated about three hours before delivering the verdict.
The Red Bud Chamber of Commerce will begin planning for the city’s centennial celebration in 1967.
A new 4-H club named Mix and Stitch 4-H Club was formed February 10 at Mrs. Wilbur Gummersheimer’s home. Officers include Mary Schmidt president Colleen Hubbard vice president Linda Toenjes secretary Diane Wink treasurer Carol Hubbard reporter and Gail Gummersheimer recreation leader. Nancy Ramsey led a brownie making demonstration and each girl received a tape measure and needles. The club planned further activities at Nancy Ramsey’s February 17 meeting and set the March 11 meeting at the Wink home Change of club name announced at that session.
The Golden Star 4-H Club held a Feb 10 meeting at the Armin Hoffmann residence with 12 members and two guests. Dennis Franke spoke on hot beds, David Glaenzer on motor oil types, Janice Wenkel on fitting a cat for show, Bruce Hoffmann demonstrated castrating calves, and Randy Hoffmann on checking buttermilk content. A roller skating party is planned for Feb 26. Randy Hoffmann played accordion and choir organ during recreation supervised by Carlyle Mueller and Alan Gummersheimer. refreshments were served by Mrs. Armin Hoffmann. Report by Dennis Franke.
The Sunshine Girls met at leader Betty Gumersheimer's home for a 4 H gathering on January 27. Officers elected were Joyce Pulcher president Susan Rick vice president Mary Taake secretary Virginia Rick treasurer and Sharon Thoma reporter. Other members present included Ellen Stumpf junior leader Diane Pulcher Yvonne Pulcher Jean Thoma and Linda Glaenzer. A second meeting on February 10 featured talks on health cooking safety and sewing equipment followed by recreation and refreshments.
The St. Clair County Salon No. 148 of the Eight and Forty meets at the Fairmont American Legion Home 2870 No 44th St Friday February 26 at 8 00 p m Hostesses are Mrs Adelle Mod row Mrs Hiram Modglin and Mrs Larry Menendez Members of the Evening Circle for St Paul United Church of Christ Women's Guild will meet Tuesday evening March 1 in the church recreation rooms
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