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Newspaper

Columbia Star

Location

Columbia, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1966

Page

2

Medicare Q and A on enrollment and coverage rules

Questions cover Hospital Insurance eligibility for over 65, lump sum death benefits, and Medicare enrollment timelines. Answers advise contacting the nearest Social Security office before March 31, 1966, and outline proofs of age and scenarios for those not yet retired or without Social Security benefits.

Social Security Social Security Office Social Security Administration Civil Service Negros Social Security Office Social Securituestions and Answers c/o Claryn Printing Company Tapp Ave Columbia

Monroe County Park Producers Elect Officers Tuesday

The Monroe County Park Producers held their annual meeting at the Farm Bureau Hall on January 11. Three directors for three years were elected: Herbert Schaeffer, Robert Strong, and Leo Marquardt. Officers named: Leo Marquardt president, Robert Strong vice president, Robert Heavner secretary, Clarence Schaeffer treasurer, Dale Mertens state director, Henry Seboldt alternate state director. Plans were announced for Family Night a pork steak dinner at the Bee Hive on February 12. A ham luncheon followed.

Monroe County Park Producers Farm Bureau Hall Herbert Schaeffer Robert Strong Leo Marquardt Allied Mills Board of Directors Robert Heavner Clarence Schaeffer Dale Mehrtens Henry Seboldt Bee-Hive

Home Bureau Meeting At Herbert Schaefer Home

Fifteen members four guests and four children attended the January meeting of the Moredock Unit of the Monroe County Extension Service at Mrs. Herbert Schaefer's home. County Home Adviser Elizabeth B. Hoffman led lessons Be Protein Conscious and Meals For Unexpected Guests. Roll call referenced What I Did On New Year's Eve. Smorgasbord plans were set for March 5 in Waterloo. Joseph R. Sanders of 226 East Locust Columbia returned home after a twelve day hospital stay at St Elizabeth's Belleville.

Moredock Monroe County Extension Service Herbert Schaefer Elizabeth B. Hoffman Roy Stumpf Julius Straub Waterloo Joseph R. Sanders E. Locust Columbia St. Elizabeth's Hospital Belleville

Executor's Notice of Final Settlement in Illinois Estate

In Monroe County Waterloo Illinois the executors Roy C Schmidt Arthur C Schmidt and C B Morrison attorney will present the final report of the last will and estate administration to the Circuit Court on Monday February 21 1965 and seek discharge from duties all heirs creditors and legatees may appear to resist at Waterloo Illinois contact 939 6615.

TiUbolis Monroe Circuit Court Henry F. Schmidt Monroe County Waterloo Iino’s

Notice of Proposal to Sell Real Estate in Columbia Illinois

City of Columbia announces sealed bids for 2.04 acre Tax Lot 2-D portion of Section 18 Township 1 South Range 10 West Monroe County to be sold for cash. Bids due February 21 1966 at 7:30 PM in Municipal Building. City Clerk Volkert directs sale by council order.

City of Columbia Illinois County of Monroe Monroe County Missouri-Pacific Railroad State of City of Columbia Ilinois Jos. J. Volkert, JR

Editorial association meeting in Waterloo Highlights

At the Southern Illinois Editorial Association winter meeting in Waterloo on Saturday January 15 Bert Talley of the St. Louis Post Dispatch spoke on editing and word usage with examples of correct and incorrect phrasing. Alvin H Maeys Jr addressed on press court relations urging rights of both sides and cautioned against TV in court. He urged withholding confidential information until facts are clear and a verdict rendered. A question and answer period followed.

Bert Talley Wire News St. Louis Post- Dispatch Southern Ilinois Editorial Association Waterloo Talley Alvin H. Maeys Jr 20Th Judicial Circuit Southern Illinois Editorial Association Knights of Columbus Maeys Barpress

4-H Leaders Dinner Honors Illinois 4-H Leaders Forum

Mrs. Burt Steingruby spoke at the Home Economics 4-H Leaders Recognition Dinner in Waterloo, listing 41 Illinois leaders chosen for the National 4-H Leaders Forum in Washington, D C. Awards covered pins for 2 to 15 years, with many named recipients and a long list of Junior Leader guards.

Burt Steingruby Farm Bureau Hall Waterloo Steingruby Macystown Illinois Washington, D.C Henry Jehling Jr Cletus Jung Eugene Knoke Henry Wedel Robert Rippelmeyer Raymond Rey Firmin Zipfel Earl Gummersheimer Marjorie Eisenhower Wilbert Sensel L. E. Watson Francis Heller Francis Ferkel Mathew Mueller Dorothy Muel

St Clair County NFC Elects Officers

The National Farmers Organization of St Clair County elected officers at its Tuesday meeting January 11 in the American Legion Hall Smithton. William Ehlers of Columbia was chosen chairman and Clarence Metter of Columbia vice chairman for the coming year.

National Farmers Organization of St. Clair County American Legion Hall Smithton William Ehlers Columbia Clarence Metter Edwin Doerr East Carondelet Don Mueller Mascoutah Walter Rapp Belleville Ehlers Walter Metter

4-H Club Honors Subordinate Members At Meeting

The report lists several 4-H groups including Senior, Junior, and First Year pins awarded to numerous girls by year groups. Mrs. Al Hoffmann introduced Lloyd Klindworth, Assistant Farm Adviser, who will assist with Home Economics 4-H activities.

Patty Stiening Bonnie Hawkins Brenda Mehrtens Betty Lou Stemler Joan Schneider Connie Reinhold Helen Hemme Louise Brandt Barbara Garleb Harriett Zipfel Marlene Mueller Diane Vogler Judith Schmiskie Patricia Schneider Kathy Wilde Cheryl Riebeling al Hoffmann Lloyd Klindworth

Williams and McCormick Endorsed by Republicans

Gale Williams of Murphysboro and C L McCormick of Vienna were endorsed by the county chairmen of the new 59th Representative District as Republican candidates for State Representatives.

Gale Williams Murphysboro C. L. McCormick Vienna 59Th Republican Party

REQUEST FOR BIDS BUILD WATER EXTENSIONS AND BOOSTER STATION

Sealed bids for the construction of water system extensions including a booster station will be received by the City of Columbia Illinois until 7 30 P M CST February 14 1966. Bids opened and read aloud. Plans and specifications available from City Clerk and Russell Axon Consulting Engineers with a $10 deposit.

Columbia Monroe County Ilinois Russell & Axon Consulting Engineers, Incorporated O'ive Street St. Louis Missouri Illinois City OF Columbia Wilbert H. Kremmel

Steer Cuide Up For Second Week 3 Loads At 27 62

Hogs and fat steer cattle extended gains in the second week aided by a stronger wholesale dressed meat trade. Salable receipts totaled 49 700 head up from the prior week but down from the year earlier. Slaughter steers topped at 27.00 with three loads graded Choice and Prime. Heifers rose to about 25.00 to 25.50 with high shots at 25.25 and 25.50. sow and hog prices firmed up to 25.50 for top sows.

Earlie Barrow

Cattle and Livestock Auction Trends and Sportsmen Meeting

Cows sold slowly with prices $1.00 lower, Utility and Commercial $14.00-15.50, Canner and Cutter $12.00-14.50. Feeder cattle and calves strong, up to $1.00 higher. Thursday results show steer calves 260-500 lb at $25.80-27.50, some 350 lb at $27.90, 580-725 lb steers $24.70-26.00, heifer calves $23.50-23.75. Lamb values steady at $28.25 for wolskins and $27.50 for shorn. Over 105 lb lambs weaker by about $1. The Columbia Sportsmen's Club meets Monnie's Sportsmen's Inn on Monday January 24 at 7:30 p.m.

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Question and Answer Sebastian J. Valle Home Bureau Madam Williams Bond Ave East St. Louis N. Main St Columbia, HI Roy C. Schmidt Arthur C. Schmidt C. B. Morrison Waterloo, Illinois S.I.E.A St. Clair County Nfc Williams and McCormick Martin P. Eanis Adams Optometrist N. High St. Belleville, IL la Vern Kinzinger New Athens Wilfred Cortner Business Directory Office of Norman W. Beck Court House Edgar O. Zimmer N. Main Street L. Ghent F. L. Smith S. Main Street Floyd E. Crowder H. A. Matthews West Legion Main Street Thurman’s Coffee Shop The Columbia Star George W. Smith Roy P. Conrad Clarion Patg. CO Finois National Editorial Asébctarion AACIS Columbia Sportsmen’s Club Monnie's Sportsmen's Inn Horn’s Bakery South Main St Columbia, Illinois Eldo Horn Sdluard G Laumon Hs. Aliam Benning Mrs Royward Coughton Arthur R. Broderick Heliograving Clarion Proy. Co
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