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Newspaper

Columbia Star

Location

Columbia, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1965

Page

2

Immaculate Conception Church News and Schedules

Church notices list pastors Msgr Elmer Holtgrave and Rev Robert Dollar with assistant Rev Edmund Fitzmorris Masses and confessions times on weekdays Saturdays and Sundays Holyday and evening Masses noted Societies include St Vincent DePaul Altar Society Holy Name Mothers and Friends Club with meeting dates and rectory inquiry class schedule

St. Vincent DePaul Altar Society Holy Name Society Mothers and Friends Club

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Service Times

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of the Missouri Synod at 227 N Good Haven Drive announces divine services every Sunday at 8:00 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday school and Bible classes for all ages start at 9:00 a.m. Pastor Herman C. Lehenbauer invites visitors to all services.

ST. Paul's Lutheran Church Missouri Synod N. Good Haven Drive Herman C. Lehenbauer

St Paul United Church of Christ Service Schedule

The church at 127 N St Paul Street lists worship at 8:00 and 10:15 with a 9:00 Sunday School and an 11:15 music meeting. Pastor is Gerhard A Friz D D and co pastor Norman H Rahmoeller B D. Broadcast over WCBW FM.

Wcbw-Fm

Offensive or Defensive: A Call to Christian Mission

A devotional piece from The Upper Room recounts a grade school football moment to illustrate Christians should be consistently offensive, carrying marching orders to make disciples, preach the gospel, and be witnesses. It includes a prayer for action and a thought for the day urging decisive, purposeful living.

RSV

Church and School Meeting Schedule Summary

The notice lists meetings for the week at Senior High Cab inet on Monday at 6 30 and the Board of Christian Education on Monday at 7 00. A special meeting of the South Illinois Acting Conference is set for Tuesday at Highland Illinois. Fidesta Bible Class Thursday evening, all choirs rehearse. Confirmation Class sessions run Saturday 9 00 to 11 00.

South Illinois Highland Illinois Fidesta

Zoar United Church service schedule in New Hanover IL

The Zoar United Church of Christ Evangelical and Reformed in New Hanover Illinois lists Rev Wilbur L Biasch as pastor. Sunday School is at 8 45 a m and the church service at 10 a m.

Zoar United Church OF Christ New Hanover Illinois Wilbur L. Biasch

Marzano Stumpf Wedding in St Paul United Church

Miss Betty Ann Stumpf daughter of Walter and Mrs Stumpf of Columbia wed Arthur P Marzano son of Mr and Mrs Arthur J Marzano also of Columbia on Saturday January 2 at 6 30 pm in St Paul United Church of Christ officiated by Rev Gerhard A Friz D D. The couple will reside at 300 Louisa Ave Dupo after a trip.

Betty Ann Stumpf Walter Stumpf R.R Columbia Arthur P. Marzano Arthur J. Marzano St. Paul United Church of Christ, Columbia Alvin G. Klein Gene Pomeroy Dupo SIU East St. Louis Sterling Steel Louisa Ave Sackman

Churchmen's Brotherhood Meets With Guest Speaker

The Churchmen's Brotherhood of St. Paul United Church of Christ met on Tuesday evening. Guest speaker Everett Schoening, long stationed with the United States Consul, spoke on Foreign Policy after recently returning from Europe. He and his wife are visiting his mother, Mrs. Bertha Schoening, at 122 East Legion Avenue. John Alspach is president.

Churchmen’s Brotherhood of St. Paul United Church of Christ Everett Schoening United States

Social Action Workshop Held At Marissa Church

A large turnout from the United Church of Christ South Illinois Synod attended the Annual Social Action Workshop at Frie dens Church in Marissa Illinois on Wednesday. Speakers included Rev Emil Hotz pastor of the church Rev Victor Langhorst of Hoyleton Orphans Home Harold W Johnson Associate Director of the Illinois Council of Churches Rev Edward Maul of Immanuel UCC East St Louis and Dr Herman Reissig secretary of International Relations. Rev Robert Baumann of Granite City led as president. Attendees from St Paul Church Columbia included Rev G A Friz D D Rev Norman H Rahmoeller and Mrs Jack Divers and Mrs John J Mueller.

United Church of Christ of South Illinois Synod Friedens Church Marissa Winois Emil Hotz Victor Langhorst Hoyleton Phans Hoome Harold W. Johnson Illinois Council of Churches Edward Maul Immanuel United Church of Christ of East Robert Baumann Granite City Organization of South Illinois Churches St. Paul Church Columbia G. A. Friz D. D Norman H. Rahmoeller Olivia Arnin Jack Divers John J. Mueller

Dosier Baby Boy Born in Belleville

Mr and Mrs Robert Dosier of 404 Dianne Columbia announce the birth of an 8 pound 2 ounce baby boy at St Elizabeths Hospital Belleville on Sunday January 10. He is named Jeffrey Neal. The couple also has a son John aged three.

Robert Dosier Dianne Columbia St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Belleville Jeffrey Neal John

Patient Armin Schlemmer hospitalized after heart attack

Armin Schlemmer of North Dape is a patient at Missouri Pacific Hospital in St. Louis after suffering a heart attack several weeks ago while at work.

Armin Schlemmer North Dape Missouri Pacific Hospital St. Louis

Pink And Blue Shower For Ellard Riese

Mrs. Ellard Riese was guest of honor at a pink and blue shower at Mrs. Dennis Heise home on Sunday January 17. Hostesses were Hilda Heise Martyn Stemler Rosalie Reis and Paul Schlemmer. Attendees included numerous local residents and relatives. gifts were sent by additional guests.

Ellard Riese Dennis Heise Daleview Dr Evergreen Terrace Hilda Heise Martyn Stemler Rosalie Reis Paul Schlemmer Louis Ritter Wayne Ritter Dale Ritter Earl Asselmeier Marvin Mueller Bertha Riebeling Rosalie Stemler Luan Wolf Blanche Parrott Irene Gummersheimer Florence Hoock Erna Kremmel Alice Horcher Theresa Collier Walter Schlemmer Armin Schlemmer Evelyn Lin Ethel Loehr Wm. C. Gummersheimer Arlene Kern Leola Eichelmann Violet Mees Donna Stemler Lori Jean Prader Sharon Otten Jean Prader Dorothy Faust Betty Riese Joyce Aukamp Olivia Matzenbacher Germaine Leingang Shirl Hoock Bernice Lepp Sylvia

David K Schmidt Baptized Sunday

David Kenneth Schmidt son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Schmidt 1113 N Rapp was baptized on Sunday Jan 17 at Immaculate Conception Church by Msgr Elmer Holtgrave Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Earl Herrmann David was born Jan 5 Guests at the Schmidt home included his sister Jan Marie and brother Kevin three Herrmann children and the Schmidt and Rehg grandparents plus the Rehg children Norma and Roger

David Kenneth Schmidt Kenneth Schmidt N. Rapp Immaculate Conception Church Elmer Holtgrave Earl Herrmann David Schmidt Jan Marie Kevin Herrmann Raymond Schmidt Walter Rehg Norma Roger

William Kane Listed as Patient at St. Clement's Hospital

William Kane of 315 North Agnew Street is identified as a medical patient at St. Clement's Hospital in Red Bud.

William Kane North Agnew Street St. Clement’s Hospital Red Bud

SIU Hosts Over Thirty Peace Corps Volunteers Worldwide

More than 30 Southern Illinois University students are serving as Peace Corps volunteers on four continents. The students join a global program, reflecting SIU's strong emphasis on international service and community development.

Southern Illinois University Peace Corps

Bridal Shower Honors Yvonne Allscheid in Waterloo

A surprise bridal shower for Yvonne Allscheid was held Sunday at the Waterloo VFW Hall. Hostesses were Sharon Nottmeier and Delores Whelan. Attendees included numerous Nottmeier and Allscheid relatives from Illinois and Missouri. Yvonne plans to wed Richard Lammert on February 13.

Yvonne Allscheid Waterloo Carol Mathews Daisy Mathews Della Haltenhof Jackie Wetzler Audrey Nottmeier Martha Mae Lammert Nelda Allscheid Darlene James Cindy Jeanette Lentz Sandra Kila Rey Delores Nottmeier Emma _ Nottmeier Joan Nottmeier Leona Maus Linda Louann Matzenbacher Dixie Allscheid Myrtle Allscheid Dianne Dorothy Carr Marcilee Maus Shirley Feldmeier Kristine Berry Bertha Nottmeier Bonnie Nottmeier Gail Jackie Bailey Tlinois Missouri Elsie Oelzen Marie Gilbert Mildred Lammert Catherine Hoffman Allscheid Richard Lammert

Moredock Unit Homemakers Meet January Session

The Moredock Unit of Monroe County Homemakers Extension Council met January 18 at 1:30 p.m. at Mrs. Herbert Schaefer’s home. Mrs. Oliver Schorb led, 18 members and two guests attended, and reports covered board meeting, 4-H activities, eye health, and a lesson on parents and in-laws. Refreshments were provided by two members. next meeting is February 15 at Mrs. Jack Divers’ home.

Moredock Monroe County Homemakers Extension Council Herbert Schaefer Oliver Schorb Virgil Gummersheimer Julius Straub Pearl Taake Lerbert Mueler al Hoffman Jack Divers Justin Ebert

Oliver Wilde Hosts Dinner Guests in Columbia Area

Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Wilde near Columbia included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wilde of High Ridge, who are cousins of Oliver Wilde. Afternoon visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wilde of Columbia and Mr. and Mrs. William Wilde of Waterloo.

MR. and Mrs. Oliver Wilde Oliver Wilde Near Columbia Arthur Wilde High Ridge Arthur Elmer Wilde Columbia Mrs William Wilde Waterloo

Harres Family Hosts Belleville Cousin at Dinner

Mr and Mrs Fredric Harres entertained Sunday in honor of Mrs Harres sister Miss Sandra Siegler of Belleville. Siegler, a nursing student at Deaconess Hospital St Louis, received her cap during caping services Friday. Guests included Carl Voelkel and daughter Joan Mary Hammel Lena Elbing and Harvey Siegler.

Fredric G. Harres Nancy and Lynn Dee Mrs. Harres Sandra Siegler Belleville

Heislers Attend Capping Service at Deaconess Hospital

Mr and Mrs Paul Heisler attended the capping service for student nurses at Deaconess Hospital in St Louis on Friday evening Their daughter Kathy is a member of the class of 79 Nursing Students who received their caps that night Five technician students were also in the class The speaker was Rev Byron Whipple pastor of Brentwood Congregational Church Bentwood Mo

Paul Heisler Deaconess Hospital St. Louis Kathy Byron Whipple Brentwood Congregational Church Bentwood, Mo

Mr and Mrs John McFeron Visit Local Relative

Mr and Mrs John McFeron and their son Mike from Pekin Illinois stopped here for a brief visit with Mrs Anna Lefholz last Friday. They were en route to Anna Illinois for the death of Mr McFeron’s sister Miss Ruth MecFeron at Anna. Mike stayed to visit relatives for a few days.

John McFeron Mike Pekin Illinois

Senior Citizens Club marks first anniversary meeting

The Senior Citizens Club of Columbia met at Turner Hall with 95 members present. Nine new members joined, totaling 117. Thirteen January birthdays were celebrated, a memorial service for two members was held, and a Golden Wedding Anniversary couple from Dupo shared a life history. Hostesses from Dupo served lunch and games and visits followed.

Senior Citizens Club of Columbia Turner Hall John Kremmel Edward Schmidt Claude Bryant Dupo Bryant Emil Schneider Lily Chattillion William Schneeberger Edward Miller Louis Sutton Virgil Adkins

Large St Louis concert unites 400 voices in Kiel Auditorium

Columbia attendees Mrs Amour Krupnik and Mrs Jack Norman join Washington University Civic Chorus for a St Louis Symphony Orchestra program at Kiel Auditorium. The combined chorus draws from Sumner High School Webster Groves Church and St Peter's Episcopal Church choirs with the University of Missouri brass and a 400-voice choir. Governor Warren Hearns attended Saturday evening performance.

Columbia Kiel Auditorium Opera House St. Louis Amour Krupnik Jack Norman Washington University Civic Chorus Orland Johnson Warren Hearns Missouri

Barbara Ritter Returns to Baltimore After Funeral Visit

Mrs Barbara Jean Ritter of Baltimore Maryland returns home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Eugene Kempf at 809 South Rapp Avenue She came to attend the funeral of her uncle Ernst Edward Kempf of East St Louis held at Cashner Funeral Home in Dupo last Thursday

Barbara Jean Ritter Baltimore Maryland Eugene Kempf South Rapp Avenue Ernst Edward Kempf East St. Louis Cashner Funeral Dupo

New Hanover Lucky 4 H Club Meeting Recap

The New Hanover Lucky 4 H Club met at Mrs. Raymond Rey home with president Rose Ann Mehrtens presiding One guest attended Karen Mehrtens demonstrated Benefits of Seed Treatment Refreshments were provided by Angela Pierce and Carla Wenkel club reporter Vickie Rey

New Hanover Raymond Rey Rose Ann Mehrtens Karen Mehrtens Angela Pierce Carla Wenkel Vickie Rey

Gasser Couple Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Melvin Gasser of 602 South Main Street Columbia held an open house at the Columbia American Legion Post 581 Home Sunday afternoon to mark their quarter century together. About 150 guests attended with entertainment by Patricia Schneider and Leonard Cullen on a portable organ.

Melvin Gasser S. Main Street Columbia Columbia American Legion Post Patricia Schneider Clifford Schneider Leonard Cullen

Columbia Day Unit Meets at Middleton Home

Twenty members of the Columbia Day Unit of the Monoe County Homemakers Extension Association gathered at Mrs. B. D. Middleton’s home for a regular meeting. Local leaders presented lessons on Shoes for the Family and Selecting and Using Avocados. Hostesses served a dessert luncheon and an offering was taken for the Golden Age Fund. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Alvin Koch’s home and feature a Valentine Party with surprise dessert boxes auctioned for the luncheon.

Columbia Day Unit Monoe County Homemakers Extension Association B. D. Middleton Albert Bertram John L. Gummersheimer Golden Age Fund Alvin Koch

Diehl Baby Girl Born in East St Louis

Mr and Mrs LeRoy Diehl of Waterloo announce the birth of a baby girl at St Marys Hospital East St Louis on Tuesday January 19 The Diehls now have four girls and one boy Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles F Diehl and Alvin Kuchner all of Columbia

LeRoy Diehl Waterloo St. Mary's Hospital East St. Louis Diehls Charles F. Diehl Alvin Kuchner Columbia

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