Social Security Q and A on dependents and widow's benefits
In this Q and A column, Sebastian J Valle answers reader questions about claiming grandchildren as dependents, work while on disability, and changes in widow's benefits effective September 1965. The guidance covers eligibility, required proofs, and where to apply at local Social Security offices.
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Social Security Office
c/o Clarion Printing Company
N. Rapp Ave
Columbia, Ill
Monroe County Sesquicentennial Dinner Highlights County History
The article recalls Monroe County's formation from Randolph and St Clair counties in 1816 and the county’s seats at Harrisonville and Waterloo. It notes key figures such as James Monroe and George Rogers Clark, the 150th anniversary kickoff dinner chaired by Paul Ziebold, and plans for a Sesquicentennial Book detailing county history.
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Virginia
Maryland
North Carolina
Massachusetts
George Rogers Clark
Illinois Territory
Monroe County
Randolph
St. Clair
James Monroe
Monroe
Washington
Delaware
U.S
France
Napoleon
Louisiana Territory
United States
Harrisonville
General Assembly
Illinois
Justice
Waterloo
First Court House
Court House
Paul Ziebold
Notable January Milestones in History
A compilation of historic firsts and key events on January dates: Soviet envoy arrival in 1934, Blanchard and Jeffries first balloon crossing in 1785, Mississippi ratification in 1918, Blanchard flight in 1793, Lend-Lease intro in 1941, Luzon invasion in 1945, cholera epidemic in 1892, Earhart Hawaii to California flight in 1935, Osa Johnson crash death in 1937, flag with 15 stripes and 15 stars in 1794, War Production Board formation in 1942.
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United States
English Channel
Blanchard
Jeffries
Mississippi
Francois Blanchard
Germantown
Woodbury
N.J
Luzon
Philippines
Chloera
Europe
Amelia Earhart
Hawaii
California
Osa Johnson
Congress
War Production Board
Tailor Jess Thurman Retires After 43 Years at Statler Hotel
Jess Thurman of 413 East Cherry Street retires from the Statler Hilton Hotel in St. Louis after 43 years as a tailor. He and his wife moved to Columbia in 1929 and plan leisure time with flowers and their rose garden, plus future travels.
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Jess Thurman
East Cherry Street
Statler Hilton
St. Louis
Mr. Thurman
Columbia
Marriage of Alyda Wolfmeier and John Eckert in 1946
Twenty years prior the couple wed at St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed parsonage on January 5 1946 with Rev. G A Friz officiating at 2 PM Attendants included Bertha Eckert Lorraine Grob Erwin Hoock and Clarence Stumpf Wolfmeier daughter of William and Mrs Wolfmeier Sugar Loaf Eckert son of George Eckert attended by Viola Hoffmann Mabel Ludwig and Mrs E G Rauch A Memorial Service was held January 6 for Pfc Arthur Van Pelt in East St Louis who died in a Japanese prison camp in October 1943 He was a Columbia Girl Scouts lifeguard at Camp Vandeventer years ago.
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Alyda Wolfmeier
John Eckert
St. Paul Ev
G. A. Friz
Bertha Eckert
Lorraine Grob
Erwin Hoock
Clarence Stumpf
Miss Wolfmeier
William Wolfmeier
Sugar Loaf
Mr. Eckert
George Eckert
Viola Hoffmann
Mabel Ludwig
E. G. Rauch
State Street Methodist Church
East St. Louis
Pfc
Arthur van Pelt
van Pelt
Columbia Girl Scouts
Camp Vandeventer
4-H Riding Club Elects Officers in Columbia
The 4-H Riding Club of Columbia elected officers at a meeting at the George Riebeling home. Dennis Diehl was named president, Roger Schaefer vice president, Janet Riebeling secretary, Linda Campbell treasurer, Beverly Winters reporter, and Clark Diehl recreation. A saddle care demonstration and horse parts showing followed, with refreshments served. The next meeting is January 24 at the Lowell Campbell home.
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4-H
Riding Club of Columbia
George Riebeling
Dennis Diehl
Roger Schaefer
Janet Riebeling
Linda Campbell
Beverly Winters
Clark Diehl
Keep Zippers Closed When Pressing Garments
The guide advises keeping zippers closed during pressing and using a press cloth. Metal fasteners are protected by the iron's sole plate, while nylon coil zippers stay safe from heat damage with the cloth barrier.
Family Pot Luck Menu From Helen Hale
Festive ideas for a holiday pot luck including tomato juice with bay leaves and sugar, whipped cream with hot cocoa, fruit cake slices, butter cookies, date and cream cheese sandwiches, mints and fudge. Also nippy snacks like shrimp with cocktail sauce, blue cheese ball, bacon wrapped chicken livers, olives and nuts, plus desserts such as cream puffs with ice cream and various sauces.
Weekly School Lunch Menu January 10–14
The menu lists daily meals for the week: Monday January 10 offers barbecued beef on bun with Cole slaw baked beans homemade donuts and bread with butter and milk. Tuesday January 11 features chili crackers hot dog on bun and jello fruit squares. Wednesday January 12 includes turkey dressing and gravy cranberry sauce buttered corn fruit dish with bread and milk. Thursday January 13 serves pork sausage baked sweet potatoes string beans and glazed apple slices with bread and milk. Friday January 14 features fishwich potato sticks vegetable mix and chocolate cake.
Parkview School Menu Summary
Parkview School serves beef ravioli French cheese cake with pineapple and turkey hash, lettuce salad, hot rolls with butter, ice cream and milk. Desserts include bar cookies and fruit cobbler. Lunch includes ham salad sandwich potatoes julienne buttered vegetables and fresh fruit. Fish sticks and spaghetti with tomato sauce featured with celery sticks and filled items.
Warnock 4-H Club Met at Monroe County Court House
The Warnock Boys and Girl 4-H Club met January 3 at the Monroe County Court House with 17 members present. Christine Bahr spoke on History of Leather Craft and Nick Baltz on His Trip to the Cotton Bowl Game. Paul Ziebold county clerk talked about recording of legal documents and showed historical documents and led a courthouse tour. Refreshments were served at the Sealtest Dairy Bar. The next meeting will be February 7 at the Herbert O Schaefer home.
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Warnock Boys and Girl
Monroe County Court House
Christine Bahr
Nick Baltz
Paul Ziebold
Court House
Sealtest Dairy
Herbert O. Schaefer
Roger Taake
Urban Heyl Reports Nassau Trip From Florida Visit
Urban J Heyl and family members from Waterloo returned from a Christmas vacation visiting son Varnum in North Palm Beach Florida Their highlight was a Nassau island trip aboard the SS Florida including a three hour island tour and a stop at the Straw Market They attended an Episcopalian church service with the island governor present and noted the Flagler Mansion in Palm Beach The trip ended early due to the illness of his brother.
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Urban J. Heyl
Waterloo
Varnum
North Palm Beach
Florida
Mr. Heyl
Gerrie
Nassau
New Providence
Volks
Episcopalian Church
Island
Miami
House of Friends
Louisville
N. Palm Beach
Varnums
Palm Beach
Flagler
Standard Oil
John D. Rockefeller
Powell issues probationary license to Roessler in Columbia
Secretary of State Paul Powell reports the Drivers License Division issued a probationary permit to Roger L. Roessler of 418 West Kunz Columbia. The notice confirms the new license status and address in the capital state records.
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Paul Powell
Roger L. Roessler
W. Kunz
Columbia
Build A Tool Storage Panel Behind Your Workbench
Americans spend billions on DIY projects and cleanup. plan a 60" by 48" perforated board behind the bench to store tools. Frame with 1x2 lumber, anchor to wall or concrete, use Shure-Set fastener, mount board with screws, paint for light reflection, and add molding for a professional finish.
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Ziggy
Sebastian J. Valle
Social Security Administration
Yesteryears
Fred G. Rapp & Son, Inc
General Insurance Agency
South Central
Illinois Department
Statler Hotel
Columbia Star
N. Rapp
Ilinois
The
4-H Riding Club
Helen Hale
Helen
QUINT
Flicker Drive
Florissant
Imit School
Parkview School
Warnock
Martin P. Kanis
Adams
High St. Belleville
Urban Heyl
Fasten
ING- News
Horn
South Main St
Eldo Horn
Monroe National Bank OF Columbia
U. S
Federal Reserve Bank
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