Bitzer and Gentsch Named Co-Chairmen For Hospital Drive
Joseph Bitzer of Red Bud and Henry W. Gentsch of Waterloo were announced as co chairmen of St. Clement's Hospital fund drive to raise 1.25 million of 3.25 million needed for a new 110 bed complex. Bitzer praised the effort and urged community support while Gentsch highlighted the hospital's wide service area and community role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bitzer
Red Bud
Henry W. Gentsch
Waterloo
St. Clement’s Hospital
Mary Jerome
Bitzer
American Furnace Company
St. John's Parish
CCD
Belleville
St. Clement’s
Gentsch
Harrisonville Telephone Company
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
St. Clement's
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Bloodmobile At Waterloo Tuesday January 24 Event
Red Cross volunteers urge Monroe County residents to donate blood at the Parish Hall in Waterloo on Tuesday January 24 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. The appeal emphasizes life-saving transfusions and the non-profit nature of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Red Cross
Monroe County
Illinois Real Estate Boards Hold 65th Banquet
The 65th annual inaugural banquet of the Illinois Association of Real Estate Boards was held at Augustine's on Saturday January 14. Walter A. Hale Jr. served as speaker and District Vice President. 1967 officers were installed with Paula K. Harding presenting awards for the neatest sales volume of 1966. Mrs Juanita Browne of Columbia sits on the board of directors as 18 local associates joined her as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Illinois Association of Real Estate Boards
Augustine’s
Walter A. Hale Jr
Juanita Browne
Columbia
Paul K. Harding
al Macke
Economic Opportunity Act Expands Rural Loan Limits
The amendment to Title III of the Economic Opportunity Act raises the USDA Farmers Home Administration loan cap from 2500 to 3500 for rural residents in Monroe County. It allows added credit for land, housing, and equipment and supports expansion for existing borrowers. Since January 1965 about 800 Illinois rural families have benefited with loans averaging 1800, funding over 150 types of small ventures. two Monroe County families have improved their situation. Applications are available at 415 E Main Street, Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Johnson
Usda Farmers Home Administration
Kiepe
Office of Economic Opportunity
Farmers Home Administration
Illinois
E. Main Steet
Belleville
Columbia Jaycees Boss's Night Planned at Eberhard's
The Columbia Jaycees set their annual boss's night for Friday January 20 at Eberhard's Restaurant. Cocktails start 6 30 p m and dinner at 7 30 p m. All Jaycees bring their bosses. Floyd E Crowder Monroe County State's Attorney will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Jaycees
Eberhard
Floyd E. Crowder
Monroe County
Seven Monroe County youths inducted on Tuesday
Seven Monroe County youths were inducted Tuesday, Jan. 17. They included Harold C. Kill breath, James R. Rehmer, Ralph R. Ettling, Paul R. Brandt, Leon R. Kohlmeier, Leslie D. Niemann and John T. Reyling. There is no induction scheduled for March and there will be no physical examinations during March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Harold C. Killbreath
James R. Rehmer
Ralph R. Ettling
Paul R. Brandt
Leon R. Kohlmeier
Leslie D. Niemann
John T. Reyling
City Council Hears Water Sewer Costs and Zoning Questions
Columbia City Council discussed financing a 6 inch water main and 8 inch sewer line for East Centerville Ave property owners Poenitski and Kohlmeier, with tap in charges proposed. It also reviewed laundromat zoning objections on Carl Street, park improvements, and a fire district fee reduction plan tied to annexed land. A special meeting was set for January 30 1967 to address employment issues and other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Poenitski
Wilbert Kohlmeier
Centerville Ave
Arthur Niehart
Warren Berg
Carl St
Columbia Hills
Donald Stumpf
Maintenance
New City
Giffhorn Street
Divers Street
Columbia Trailer Court
Herbert L. Mueller
Columbia Rural Fire Protection Distrit
Columbia Rural Fire Protection District
Monroe
St. Clair
Illinois
City of
Columbia
G. M. & O. Railroad Co
Recorder
Monroe County
Simon Plans Weekly Column On Springfield Session
State Senator Paul Simon of Troy will write a weekly column for the Columbia Star commenting on the current legislative session in Springfield. The longtime publisher and author has mixed praise and criticism from leaders across parties and has earned national recognition for reporting on state and local government. He notes he will speak his mind regardless of whose toes he steps on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen. Simon
the Star
Springfield
Columbia Star
Paul Simon
Troy
Simon
American Political Science Association
Harper’s Magazine
Saturday Evening Post
Independent Voters of Illinois
Better Government Association
The
Illinois Taxpayers Federation
Senate
House
Jeanne Hurley
Illinois Legislative Service
St Louis Chapter To Meet For German TV Tribute
The St Louis Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences will host a "Salute to German Television" at Turner Hall on Saturday evening. A German dinner, catered by Eberhard's with help from local groups, begins at 7 15 followed by a wine tasting hour. About 300 guests are expected from the Academy and 75 local residents will attend. The program features a film on German TV, entertainment by the Strassenfest Chorus and Strassettes, local musicians, and dancing to Virgil Crook and his Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Turner Hall
Eberhard’s
Turners
Turners Auxiliary
Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Strassenfest Choral Group
Academy
Germany
Strassenfest Chorus
The
Strassettes
Virgil Crook
National Academy of TV Arts & Sciences
Circuit Court Hears Cases Monday
Charles Dance pleaded not guilty to neglect to provide support for his five children and requested a jury trial. Bond set at $5000. Howard L. Gault fined $50 and costs for an unencased loaded shotgun in a vehicle. Robert L. Wiegand fined $150 and costs for reckless driving in Valmeyer at 11 p.m. Jan 8. Julius Gale Meany fined $50 for illegal alcohol possession, $30 for speeding, $10 for license not transferred, and $25 for driving in wrong lane. Complainants were Valmeyer Marshal Clif Andres and Waterloo Police Chief Keith Branson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dance
Howard L. Gault
Maeys
Robert L. Wiegand
Red Bud
Valmeyer
Clif Andres
Julius Gale Meany
Waterloo
Keith Branson
Monroe County Medical Society Elects Officers
At the January 12 meeting at the Bee-Hive Restaurant the Monroe County Medical Society elected Otto L. Kremer M D as president Russell W. Jost M D as vice president and Edilberto F Maglasang M D as secretary treasurer Delegates to the Illinois State Medical Convention are Joseph A Werth M D and E F Maglasang M D respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County Medical Society
Bee-Hive
Otto L. Kremer
M. D
Russell W. Jost
Edilberto F. Maglasang
Joseph A. Werth
E. F. Maglasang
Illinois House approves emergency 2 million for veterans bonuses
The Illinois House voted to send to the Senate an emergency 2 million dollar appropriation to pay delinquent state bonuses to Vietnam veterans. Rep. Clyde Choate of Anna noted 9,148 living veteran claims and 132 survivor claims are pending with the Illinois Veterans Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois House
Senate
Clyde Choate
Anna
Illinois Veterans Commission
Illinois Areas Report City County Sales Tax Collections
The Illinois Department of Revenue reports August September and July 1966 city and county sales tax receipts from 1,197 cities and 87 counties. Net city village receipts total 6.400 million in July 6.314 million in August and 7.461 million in September while county nets reach 465 thousand 462 thousand and 549 thousand respectively after administration charges and protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Department of Revenue
Committees Named at Columbia Chamber Meeting
Arthur P. Wink presided as committees were appointed including Commercial Fund chaired by Weisbach Jr with Vogt Lepp and Conrad. Improvement Fund led by Eugene Schorb with Langhans and Haller. Industrial Improvement led by Andrew Burgess with Browne Metter Schueler and Johnson. Brochure chaired by Metter with Weisbacher Jr Conrad and Conrad. Kathy Johnson introduced Welcome Wagon training film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur P. Wink
Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Commercial Fund
Leo A. Weisbacher Jr
Herbert J. Vogt
Joseph Lepp
Michael Conrad
Otto H. Krueger Obituary
Otto H. Krueger 87 died January 13 at Monroe County Nursing Home Waterloo He was born January 19 1878 in Missouri son of Henry and Clara Krueger Surviving sons Oliver and Victor Krueger daughters Flora Langhorst Margaret Zielinski two brothers John and August Krueger Funeral services were January 16 at St Paul United Church of Christ Columbia burial in St Lucas Cemetery Sappington Missouri Schmidt Funeral Home in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto H. Krueger
Clara Krueger
Monroe County
Waterloo
St. Charles County
Missouri
Henry
Neunoble
St. Paul United Church of Christ, Columbia
Norman Rahmoeller
St. Lucas Cemetery
Sappington
Oliver
Victor Krueger
Victor
Flora) Langhorst
Milton
Margaret) Zielinski
John
August Krueger
Schmidt Funeral Home
Gustav J. Kremmel R. R. Dupo native dies at 52
Gustav J. Kremmel 52 of R. R. Dupo died 6 15 a m Saturday at Centreville Township Hospital after two days as a patient. A retired farmer and Columbia native he married Ottillie who died last July. Survived by two sons a daughter two brothers a sister six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church with Rev A Diechman officiating. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav J. Kremmel
R. R. J. Dupo
Centreville Township Hospital
Mr. Kremmel
Columbia
Ottillie Kremmel
Arthur Kremmel
Farmington, Mo
Oliver Kremmel
R. R
Dupo
Elmer
Aurelia) Metter
John Kremmel
Harry Kremmel
New Hanover
Cora Ritter
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
A. Diechman
Holy Cross Cemetery
County Reviews Automated Tax Billing Procedure With State Officials
Monroe County officials met with Illinois Department of Revenue and Planning chiefs to review an automated tax billing procedure. Officials said the system would improve service, record keeping, and potential time savings, with broader uses for efficiency in local government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Springfield
Eugene Berghoff
Illinois Department of Revenue
Charles Kirchner
State and Local Planning
Illinois Department of Business and Economic Development
Raymond Rippelmeyer
Joseph McCarthy
Richard Trost
Ralph Kolmer
A. H. Dyer Jr
A. H. Dyer Jr. of General Planning and Resource Consultants
Berghoff
Fults Soldier Receives Purple Heart for Vietnam Wound
Army Pfc. Clifford Juelfs, 23, of Fults and Valmeyer High School graduate, earned the Purple Heart for a right thigh wound suffered Jan. 29 1966 with the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam. The award was presented at the Illinois Guard Armory East St. Louis by Capt. James T. Snipes. Juelfs entered service April 20 1964 and arrived in Vietnam June 1965, spending nine months there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Clifford Juelfs
Louis Juelfs, Fults
Vietnam
Illinois Guard Armory
East St. Louis
James T. Snipes
Illinois National Guard
Juelfs
101St Airborne Division
327Th Airborne Infantry
Valmeyer Community Unit High School
One Hurt In Car Crash At South End Intersection
James Qualls of Waterloo suffered a broken arm and shoulder when his car side swiped a vehicle driven by Elsie Strong of Columbia and flipped into a ditch near the South Main Street and State Route 3 intersection about 7 am Wednesday. Qualls and two passengers were hospitalized then released. Strong escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Qualls
Waterloo
Elsie Strong
R.R
Columbia
South Main Street
Qualls
Strong
Marilyn Collette
Virginia Dilley
St. Clement's Hospital
Red Bud
Columbia Police Department
Burglar Linked to Turner Hall Break-In Sentenced
Robert Lee Davis, 31, a former convict from East St Louis, was sentenced by Circuit Judge Joseph Fleming to 9 to 10 years in the Illinois State Penitentiary at Menard after pleading guilty to burglary and theft. He admitted breaking into the Columbia Gymnastic Association building and stealing liquor valued at more than $150 on November 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Davis
Illinois
Menard
Joseph E. Fleming
Davis
Pennsylvania Avenue
East St. Louis
Columbia Gymnastic Association
Ron Wallace Named to Vice President Post
Ron Wallace, formerly of here, has been named vice president of Union National Bank in East St. Louis. He was appointed assistant vice president last April after five years as a bank examiner with the Federal Reserve. He is married to the former Margaret Carle of Columbia and they lived in Glendale Subdivision before the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Wallace
Here
Union National Bank
East St. Louis
Wallace
Bank
Federal Reserve
Margaret Carle
Columbia
Glendale Subdivision
Grazing Practices Spur Beef Production Debate
A brief note discusses grazing on Graze property and the impact on beef output, contrasting overgrazing with ample beef production. The source emphasizes balance between pasture use and cattle yield.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry. W. Gentsch
Illinois Association Real Estate Boards
Harold F. Kiepe
City Council
City of Columbia
Columbia Municipal
Wilbert Kremmel
Landagraf
Bergman, Richert
Lepp
Schrader
Gallagher
van Luik
Eckert
Joseph J. Volkert Jr
Edgar O. Zimmer
Leo F. Koberlein
Russell & Axon
National Academy
Circuit Court
City
East Carondelet
Falls
Hecker
Maeystown
Millstadt
Prairie du Rocher
Smithton
Walmeyer
Randolph
Washington
Leo A. Weilbacher Sr
Wink
Board of County Commissioners
Monroe County Regional Planning Commission
Herbert A. Mueller
Harold Baum
Richard L. Mueller
Virgil Brandt
William Gallagher
Marvin Akers
Robert Strong
Halbert Schatte
Kenneth Kelly
Court House
Circuit Clerk's Office
McCarthy
Board of County Commisioners
Fults
Purple
South End
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