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Newspaper

Columbia Star

Location

Columbia, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1966

Page

2

Warnock 4-H Meeting Highlights July 5

Warnock Boys and Girls 4-H met July 5 at the William Baltz home with 20 members. Susan Baltz spoke on Home Grounds Clean Up and Roger Schaefer demonstrated rope halter making. Plans for Share the Fun and Strassenfest were discussed with recreation led by Gene Taake and Fred Stumpf. Refreshments by Mrs Baltz and daughter Susan. Next meeting July 23 at Clifford Dinterman home. Propagation grading by Diane Ries and August 12 at Zoar Church Hall with Alan Brandt reporting.

Warnock Boys and Girls 4-H William Baltz Susan Baltz Bobby Stephen Roger Schaefer Gene Taake Fred Stumpf

Mix and Stitch 4 H Club Meeting Recap

The Mix and Stitch 4 H Club met at Mary Schmidt’s home on July 7 with 13 members and three guests. Members discussed spending plans and a future cookout while presentations covered babysitting facades hems and stitching. Demonstrations included Smickendoodles Grandma's Chocolate Cake and sugar cookies with a practice for Share The Fun. Refreshments followed at Diane and Dorothy Wink’s home on July 28.

Mary Schmidt Mrs. Gummersheimer Diane Wink Carol Hubbard Diane Dorothy Wink

New Hanover 4-H Club meets with 18 members

The New Hanover Boys and Girls 4-H Club met July 8 at Zoar Church Hall with 18 members present. Glen Gummersheimer spoke on Breeding a Rabbit and Patricia Stumpf addressed Hazards in the Home. A demonstration on Home topics followed.

New Hanover Zoar Church Hall Glen Gummersheimer Patricia Stumpf

Sunflower Maids 4 H Club Holds July Meeting

The Sunflower Maids 4 H Club met July 6 at 7 00 p m at Mrs Alvin Koch home. Judy Schmiskie demonstrated Chocolate Bits Bread Pudding and repeated it July 8 at the County 4 H Show. Members plan tours and an opera trip to Bye Bye Birdie on July 20. The next meeting is July 26 at 7 30 p m at Mrs Herman Faust home.

Sunflower Maids 4-H Club Alvin Koch Judy Schmiskie Opera Herman Faust Linda Koch

Winners Of Demonstration Contest Announced

Eleven 4-H girls competed for honors at the annual 4-H Foods Demonstration Contest at Farm Bureau Hall Water loo last Friday. Bankers Ribbon winners were Janet Kolmer Ardis Kohlmeier Ambitious Lessies 4-H Club Brenda Mehrtens Friendly Neighbors Rita Kaiser Kathy Guebert Barbara Braun Rainbow Girls. Blue Ribbon winners were Linda Toenjes Judy Schmiskie Judy Hesse Busy Bees. Red Ribbon recipients included Janice Stumpf Janice Brinkmann. Ribbons will be awarded again July 22 at the County 4-H Show with the demonstrator and alternates named for the State Fair.

Farm Bureau Waterloo Bankers Janet Kolmer Ardis Kohlmeier Lessies Brenda Mehrtens Friendly Neighbors Rita Kaiser Kathy Guebert Barbara Braun Rainbow Girls Linda Toenjes Mix & Stitch Judy Schmiskie Judy Hesse Busy Bees Janice Stumpf Janice Brinkmann

Fed Cattle Prices Rise Amid Reduced Receipts

Cattle prices advance as smaller supplies boost the market. Hog and lamb bids mix, with hogs finishing irregular and lambs strengthening. Week totals show 37,099 salable cattle, calves, hogs and sheep versus 41,680 prior week and 43,304 a year ago. Targeted weights led prices with steers and heifers rising, cows and bulls softer. Prices per head and weight classes cited for high choosing, prime and good cattle along with feeder and veal calf activity.

Producers Live Stock Marketing Association

4-H Clothing Judging on July 20 at Waterloo Grade School

4-H clothing entries by girls will be judged July 20 starting at 9 30 a m in the Waterloo Grade School gym. Junior leaders judge 107 first year skirts with hangers. other garments to be modeled as scheduled. Finalists to top 10 percent may model at the State Fair. public viewing at 8 p m Friday July 22.

Waterloo al Hoffman Monroe County Kay Vancil Washington County Catherine Mauck Madison County W. K. Boyd Breese

Backache signs and spine adjustments urged by chiropractors

Health article advises not ignoring backache as it may signal serious conditions and spinal issues. It notes spine adjustments can relieve pain by addressing underlying causes and recommends consulting a chiropractor, Dr. A. L. McAuliffe, in Columbia Illinois.

A. L. McAuliffe N. Main Crestview Columbia, Ill

County Judging Team Earns B Rating in State Contest

Monroe County 4-H Dairy Judging team earned a B rating at the State 4-H Judging Contest in Urbana on June 28. Members Tom Knoke Maurice Kleyer and Jim Braun. Knoke earned an A ribbon in dairy judging Kleyer a B ribbon in dairy judging. Michael Kolmer earned a B ribbon in vegetable judging. Vegetable team members were Michael Kolmer Roger Taake and Gene Taake. Livestock team members were Roger Schaefer Alan Stumpf Daniel Zipfel and Susan Rick. About 1100 4-H members competed in the State Judging Contest.

Monroe County Urbana Tom Knoke Maurice Kleyer Jim Braun Michael Kolmer Roger Taake Gene Taake Roger Schaefer Alan Stumpf Daniel Zipfel Susan Rick

TK Family Pot Luck

Quick garnishes for a pot luck platter include spiced crabapples on pineapple, pear halves filled with cherry preserves under a broiler, a meat platter with vegetable items, and stuffed baked potatoes cut to resemble cups. Add fresh fruit with sour cream nutmeg and cheese balls rolled in nuts for garnish.

Junior American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Summary

The Junior American Legion Auxiliary met June 28 with 14 members present. Officers elected: Jean Crook president, Joan Crook vice president, Dorene Stumpf secretary, JoAnne Sanders treasurer, Sandy Rey historian, Connie Rey chaplain, Cheryl Mueller sergeant at arms. Committees named: Kathy Mueller publicity chair, Linda Greatting rehabilitations, Mary Schroeder coupon, Kathy-el Americanism, Karen Ferkel membership. Linda Greatting retires as president.

American Legion Auxiliary Jean Crook Joan Crook Dorene Stumpf JoAnne Sanders Sandy Rey Connie Rey Cheryl Mueller Kathy Mueller Linda Greatting Mary Schroeder Kathy — el Karen Ferkel Lind@g.Greatting

Double Birthday Party At Burton Taakes

Mr and Mrs Burton Taake hosted a birthday gathering Sunday at their home honoring Mrs Philip Schmidt whose birthday is July 19 and honoring Mr Taake whose birthday is July 13. Guests included Hilda Meyer Affton Mo Norman Koch family Arnold Erwin Walter family Patricia Walter St Louis County Alvin Taake family Freeburg Leslie Stumpf family Columbia and several Taake relatives.

Burton Taake

Valmeyer seeks aid for sanitary sewer extensions

The Village of Valmeyer applied to the Farmers Home Administration for funds to finish three sanitary sewer extensions serving about 23 families. The County Board approved the project last week, a prerequisite for FH A consideration. Communications yeoman apprentice James F. Shrewsbury, USN, son of Mr and Mrs George B Shrewsbury of Columbia Illinois, serves at Naval Communication Station Guam in the Mariana Islands supporting the Seventh Fleet’s South Pacific operations.

Valmeyer Farmers’ Home Administration James F. Shrewsbury USN George B. Shrewsbury Washington St Columbia Il Guam Marianna Islands U. S. Seventh Fleet South Pacific

India Population Surge Elevates Global Growth

India already accounts for about one seventh of humanity and is growing by nearly a million people each month. Experts warn the population boom will persist and accelerate, with the total approaching 550 million within five years.

India

Heyls Observe 55th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Urban J Heyl celebrated their 55th anniversary on Tuesday July 12 Their marriage took place at St Paul Evangelical Church Waterloo conducted by Rev J Nollan Attending was the late P Albert Heyl brother of Mr Heyl and Olinda Ruch Rehling a cousin of Mrs Heyl They have three children Harold Mildred Pape and Varnum seven grandchildren five great grandchildren. Mrs Heyl has long served in civic affairs and Red Cross Gray Lady work at Monroe County Nursing Home Mr Heyl was a Monumental Life home office inspector for 23 years and County Clerk from 1958 to 1962 They retired to the Varnum Homestead in New Design Precinct and have since focused on farm beautification.

Urban J. Heyl St. Paul Evangelical Church Waterloo J. Nollan P. Albert Heyl Heyl Olinda (Ruch) Rehling Harold St. Louis Mildred Pape Decatur and Varnum N. Palm Beach Fla Monroe County Varnum Homestead New Design

Spinet Piano For Sale By Missouri Musical Ingram

Spinet piano offered by Missouri Musical Instrument Distribution Inc for small payments. May be seen locally at Missouri Musical in Hampton Village 5837 Chippewa St Louis Missouri. Call write immediately.

Mo, Musical Instrument Distr., Inc Hampton Village Chippewa St. Louis Missouri

In Memoriam Celia Stuard July 17 1963

In loving memory of Celia Stuard who passed away July 17 1963. A wonderful mom and worker, loyal and true, one in a million. Loved by husband, children, grandchildren and all who knew her. Sadly missed by all who loved her.

Celia Stuard Aid

Spinet Piano Buyout Offered and Public Budget Hearing Notice

A piano buyer seeks to assume low monthly payments on a spinet piano seen locally with responses via Credit Manager, P O Box 215 Shelbyville Indiana. Also a public hearing notice from School District No 4 Monroe Illinois announces the tentative budget for the year starting July 1 1966 and a hearing on August 9 1966 at 7 30 PM at the school office.

P.O. Box Shelbyville Indiana Board of Education Monroe State of Illinois Superintendent of Schools Columbia John L. Gummersheimer Board of

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Warnock Boys & Girls Diane Ries Glen Stumpf Willis Mueller Gary Brandt Alan Brandt Sunflower Maids Madam Williams Bond Ave East St. Louis Kenneth G. Haller Strassenfest South Rapp Avenue Columbia, Ilinois Kodak Films & Finishing 4-H Helen Hale Helen Junior American Legion Auxiliary Burton Taakes F.H.A ST. Clair County Fair Belleville Office of Norman W. Beck Court House Llinois Edgar O. Zimmer N. Main Street F. L. Smith S. Main Street Floyd E. Crowder Columbia, Illinois H. A. Matthews Optometrist West Legion Main Street Thurman's Coffee Shop HEYLS Memoriam The Columbia Star George W. Smith Roy P. Conrad Clarion Patg. CO Columbier AON Roy Schneider B & B Enterprises P.O Holcomb Adelheid Luhr N. Main St Baminix First National Bank Columbia Llinod Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation J.B. Bridge
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