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Newspaper
Columbia Star
Location
Columbia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1966
Page
1
Rotarians in Columbia observe the 61st anniversary of the first Rotary club with more than 581 500 Rotarians in 12 000 clubs across 131 countries joining in the celebration. Rotary began in Chicago on February 23 1905 when four business partners formed a friendship driven by service.
Funeral services for Dr. Sylvan F. Jaenke former Dupo resident and Wisconsin State University professor were held in Dupo with burial in Kolmer Memorial Park Waterloo He died Friday in Superior Wisconsin at a heart attack He is survived by his wife Leona and sister Elsie Gummersheimer John Wills 79 East St Louis died after a heart attack at St Marys Hospital Burial followed at St Clair Memorial Park He was born in Moline and lived in East St Louis 65 years He worked as a maintenance employee for Walworth Co Survivors include son Fred E Wills daughter Velma Stephens and grandchildren
Jacob J. Koerber, 67, of Waterloo, died suddenly at home after later being under a doctor's care. He owned Jake's Auto Shop for 45 years. Quernheim Funeral Home handled arrangements. Services were held at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial in Waterloo City Cemetery. Survived by wife Nelda, sister Anna Dexner of Columbia, and brother Theodore Koerber of Dupo.
Miss Lena Mueller, 87, of Waterloo, had funeral services at 3 p.m. Tuesday in St. local church. The obituary notes her long life and ties to the community, with members of family and friends in attendance.
The Rev. Dr. Otto Bassler officiated at the Pauls United Church of Christ service for Miss Mueller who died in Monroe County Nursing Home Waterloo at 11 45 p m Saturday. Burial followed in Kolmer Memorial Cemetery with Quernheim Funeral Home in charge. The native Waterloo resident passed away at the nursing home.
Ida Rehling died at 1 a m Saturday in Monroe County Nursing Home Waterloo where she lived 40 years Funeral services were held at 2 p m Tuesday at St Pauls United Church of Christ Wagner Funeral Home in charge Burial followed at Waterloo Cemetery She was member of Waterloo Order of Eastern Star Lodge and Women’s Guild of St Pauls Her husband Louis preceded her in death Survivors include her son William B Rehling of Waterloo
Funeral services for Leona Schneider 75 of 521 S Main St Columbia were held at 9 30 am. Further details not provided in readable text.
The S I E A held its winter meeting at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Waterloo with Robert Voris and Bill Lyons exchanging notes before the noon session. Speaker William Miller of the Washington Missourian discussed India’s economy and living traditions and offset contract printing. attendees heard editing tips from Bert Talley and Alvin H Macys Jr. A luncheon by the Daughters of Isabella followed a morning open house and programs for both men and women.
Lt. Col. Joseph Gallagher of St. Louis, chief of field operations for the police department, was seriously injured when his four seat Piper Cherokee 150 crashed on takeoff at Columbia Airport. He was alone, wind gusts are blamed, and the rental plane stopped at 12:50 p.m. in Columbia.
The Columbia P T A sponsors a homecoming night at Columbia High School with a chili supper from 5 to 7 30 p m followed by the Columbia versus Waterloo basketball game and an alumni dance with refreshments. Carryout is available and the event aims to reunite former classmates and friends.
Saturday services held at Immaculate Conception Church in Columbia with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Schneider died Tuesday night at St. Clement’s Hospital Red Bud after years of illness. Survived by two daughters, six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, three sisters, two brothers, and preceded by husband William Schneider in 1955. Burial by Schmidt Funeral Home Columbia.
Mrs. Anna Frederick, 85, of 217 S Main St Dupo, died 6 45 am Saturday at Pleasant Rest Nursing Home Collinsville after a three month stay. Born in Columbia she lived in Dupo 45 years. Funeral 9 am Tuesday Sacred Heart Church Dupo with Dashner Funeral Mount Carmel Cemetery Belleville. Survivors include four sons Clarence Walter William and Arthur Frederick all of Dupo. two daughters Lucille Frederick Dupo and Ruth Price Omaha Ill. two sisters Lulu Maydell Prague Okla and Catherine Glock Caseyville. a brother Frank Sedlack Bolton Miss. 16 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Fred H. Koch aged 76 died January 19 at John Cochran Veterans Hospital St. Louis. Funeral services will be January 22 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul United Church of Christ with Rev. G A Friz officiating. Burial in City Cemetery Waterloo. Survived by three sons Raymond Delbert George Hoerr two daughters Esther Giffhorn Frieda Rippelmeyer a brother Charles Koch and a sister Anna Jansen. Columbia American Legion Post 581 will conduct services Friday at the funeral home.
The Columbia Jaycees hosted their first Bosses Night at Eberhard's Restaurant starting 6:30 p.m. with all members inviting their bosses. Leo Oberneusemann of O'Fallon spoke on Jaycees leadership benefits for the community while Lyle Wessel of Waterloo discussed the 10 Outstanding Young Men of America.
William Flach Jr. of near Hecker started a one year term in Vandalia after sentencing by Randolph County Circuit Court for aggravated assault. The term followed a change of venue from Monroe County and stems from a Christmas night 1964 attack on Sheriff Ralph Volkert, two deputies and others. execution was delayed 30 days for appeal before he reported to the Randolph County sheriff.
Kenneth Bergmann of R R 1 Columbia was seriously injured in a early morning auto crash on Imbs Station Road St. Clair County He is in critical condition at St Mary's Hospital East St Louis Deputies found the wreck at 218 am Bergmann could not give a statement
At the January 7, 1966 annual meeting of the St. Clair County Fair Association, officers and directors were re-elected including Paul Wagner as president and George Gerken as secretary. The 1966 St. Clair County Fair is slated for July 30 to August 6. The association will attend the Illinois Association of County Fairs meeting in Springfield January 22–24 to select Miss Illinois County Fair.
Joseph Leber was elected chairman of the Monroe County Regional Planning Commission at the January meeting. Herbert Mueller becomes first vice chairman, Edgar Amrine is reappointed second vice chairman, Clifford Schrader secretary, and Harvey Louis Stumpf treasurer. The meeting also discussed land use maps and county planning goals amid park plat row and zoning cautions.
Secretary of State Paul Powell announces suspension of Alan C. Straub’s driver license after three alleged violations. A later order issued a probationary permit through the Drivers License Division.
A large attendance at the Columbia Public School Unit Building for the Columbia Cub Scouts Pack 319 meeting. Thirteen Achievement Awards were given to ten boys including Wolf, Gold Arrow, Silver Arrow, Bear, Webelos, and 1 Year Pins. Den 6 and Den 5 share the attendance plaque. Den Mothers are Mrs. Lepp, Mrs. Mann, and Mrs. Pogue.
The Holy Name Society of Immaculate Conception Church installed new officers at Tuesday’s meeting led by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Elmer Holtgrave. New officers: Michael Conrad president, William Leingang first vice president, Norman Mueller second vice president, Robert Palmer secretary, Lawrence Beckerle treasurer, and Clarence Mueller marshal. A business session followed and plans for February’s men’s retreat were discussed. a social hour concluded the gathering.
SIU reports a 19.7 percent enrollment rise driven by Illinois students. Carbondale and Edwardsville campuses add 241 091 Illinois students this fall from 17789 last year, totaling 24 502 new students. Monroe County contributes 171 residents, while out of state and foreign enrollments rise modestly. Carbondale hosts 17 356 and Edwardsville 7 146 students as freshmen show the largest increase.
Daily and weekly editors are reminded that a Golden Key plaque will be presented for the best treatment of mental health in 1965. Categories include single feature, feature series, photographs, editorials, and overall coverage.
City Council meeting presided by Mayor Kremmel approves holding $1000 in escrow as a cash performance bond for Modern Sanitation Service in lieu of a surety bond. An ordinance sets garbage and refuse collection fees effective February 1 1966 and bids open February 21 1966 for real estate sale and water system extensions.
Ralph Brasher announces a Social Security outreach at Waterloo City Hall on Friday January 28 1966 at 9 00 am. Eligible residents 65 or older who have not filed should attend. Also students 18 to 22 with certain benefits or death in family should come with a parent if possible. Widows 60 with deceased husbands who worked under Social Security should discuss reduced benefits and bring proof of age and marriage license.
Clarion installs a Fairchild Scan-A Graver operated by Mike Conrad to produce halftone engravings up to 6 by 8 inches on Scan-A-Plate plastic. Engravings can be mounted on wood or metal for printing height as the machine transfers images from the drum to the plate. The issue’s pictures were created with the Scan-A-Graver and a new darkroom enhances in-house publication quality and output.
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