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Newspaper

Columbia Star

Location

Columbia, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1965

Page

3

Girl Scout Cadette Troop 720 Camp at McCormicks Creek

Twenty five girl scouts spent four days at McCormicks Creek State Park Spencer Indiana living in primitive cabins cooking outdoors. They hiked swam rode horses and ponies sang at an outdoor amphitheatre visited the park museum and pet tame deer. Leaders were Edna Arnin Mary Kendall and Mike Chattillion with Brad Chattillion and John Kendall accompanying.

Cadette McCormicks Creek State Park Spencer Indiana Gail Arnin Nancy Cash Joan Schoenhoff Jean Janson Lynn Nauman Karen Caeser Jerri Reis Jo An Loehr Sandy Rey Sandy Buss Sandy Doerr Susan Doerr Mary Zoeller Janine House Kathleen Kendall Paml Brown Marcia Hick Louise Conrad Linda Serafini Diane Chattillion Diane Hacker Diane Bondie Sandy Arras Sandy Jahr Gelene Lungwitz Edna Arnin Mary Kendall Mike Chattillion Brad Chattillion John Kendall

Families enjoy camping and a Meramac State Park outing

Mr and Mrs Paul Schlemmer and family with Mrs Jean Prader and Mrs Eleanore Gras shaw camped at Meramac State Park for the weekend. Sunday they joined Mr and Mrs Roy Schmidt Mr and Mrs Ray Dillard Mr and Mrs Doyle Tilley Mrs Robert Frierdich and Mr and Mrs Gene Sondag from Columbia and Valmeyer for a day of picnicking and swimming.

Paul Schlemmer Jean Prader Eleanore Grasshaw Meramac State Park Roy C. Schmidt Ray Dillard Doyle Tilley Robert Frierdich Columbia Gene Sondag Valmeyer

Death of Frank Kamadulski of Lemay Missouri

Frank Kamadulski of Lemay Missouri died suddenly on Sunday July 11. He is survived by his wife six children and one sister Mrs Arthur Ritter of Columbia.

Frank Kamadulski Lemay Kamadulski Arthur Ritter Columbia

Senior Citizens Meet in Columbia Turner Park

The Senior Citizens of Columbia gathered at Turner Park on Thursday July 8 with 75 members present and three new members Louis Osick and Mr and Mrs William Leingang joined, bringing total to 131. Plans include attending the Charlotte Peters Show in costume 28 members will go and a potluck at Waterloo Sportsmen's Club on August 12 with Waterloo guests. hostesses listed and a 4:30 luncheon followed cards.

Columbia Turner Park Charlotte Peters Waterloo Sportsmen’s Club Waterloo Louis Osick William Leingang Elsie Stemler Pauline Frierdich Margaret Reis Frieda Hofstetter Rose Hohmann Mabel Kempf Amelia Menner

Birth of a Chicken exhibit at Columbia Public Library

The library currently displays "The Birth of A Chicken" showing step by step stages before and after hatching. The exhibit is loaned by Joe and John Lepp, twin sons of Mr and Mrs Robert Lepp of Columbia.

Columbia Public Library Joe John Lepp Robert Lepp Columbia

Library Circulation Breaks Record in June

The Columbia Public Library reached a June circulation high of 4 555 items with 4 369 books issued 44 magazines and 130 LP records. The peak day was Wednesday June 2 when 450 items were borrowed.

Columbia Public Library

Captain Weinel Visits Family Before Pentagon Duty

Captain John Weinel USN visits his mother Mrs L P Weinel and relatives in Columbia this week before heading to Washington DC for duty at the Pentagon. He traveled from San Diego California.

John Weinel USN L. P. Weinel Columbia Washington, D.C Pentagon San Diego Calif

Bridal Shower Honors Carolyn Pape in St Paul Church

A bridal shower was given for Miss Carolyn Pape on Sunday July 11 in the St Paul United Church of Christ recreation room. Hostesses included Mrs Faye Pape Mrs Shirley Asselmeier Miss Kathy Krone and Miss Donna Collie with Emma Rauch as a helper. A long list of guests from multiple towns attended and gifts were sent by many relatives and friends. Refreshments of cake ice cream coffee and punch were served. Miss Pape is to marry William E Rauch on August 7.

Carolyn Pape St. Paul United Church of Christ Recreation Room Faye Pape Shirley Asselmeier Kathy Krone Donna Collie Emma Rauch Walter Pape Elmer G. Rauch E. L. Rauch David Asselmeier Elizabeth Fiege Dolores Winnifred Fiege Marvin Rodemich David Bound Ralph Straub Shelly Columbia Raymond Rippelmeyer Earl Muskopf Fred Niebruegge Clarence Pape Willis Pape Cheri Jo of Val Jack Mathias Walter Pfingston Belleville Robert Krone Kathy Edrna Jones Perryville Fred Boehne George Gallen Sebastian Hoefft Jr Tammi Wilbert Wetzler Waterloo Charles Pape Bryan and Bruce Pekin Ill Joanna Quade Kirkwood Russel Rippelmeyer St. Louis Glenn Steinmann Stephanie and Amy Centralia Irene Krone Linda Cook Clara Rippelmeyer Anne Donna Debra Janice Marcia Collie Hulda Pape Delphine Pape Doris Rippelmeyer Carrie Osick M. Kelpe Jackie Wetzler Ella Rohm Mary Ann Willis Emma Fiege Helen Nolte Laura Lindemann Sharon Jahr Miss Pape William E. Rauch

Family Gathering for Hick Return from Turkey

Sixty six relatives gathered at Adolph Hick home for a 5:00 p m potluck to welcome T Sgt and Mrs Roland Hick and family back from a military tour in Turkey. Attendees included Adolph Hick and many relatives with the Horcher and Schaefer families among those present.

Adolph Hick Roland Hick United States Turkey Emmit Hick Russell Hick Wilbert Hick Roy Niehoff Charles Diehl Emil Becherer Don Pfeffer Stan Ruhmann Clarence Schaefer Kenneth Schaefer Jeanette Rita Schaefer Harold Herrmann Alma Horcher Roy Helfrich Ed Helfrich Hubert Horcher Kermit Horcher Ted Sasak Linus Horcher

Haberlah family hosts nephew visit and local gatherings

Miss Emma Haberlah and Miss Bertha Haberlah entertained in honor of their nephew Kenneth Breidecker of New York City who spent his vacation locally. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Henry Haberlah and others from the Haberlah and Rehg families along with Delbert Mehrtens and Clarice Rehg. Frank Riebeling entered Missouri Pacific Hospital in St Louis as a medical patient Monday. Columbia Motors hosted an outing and barbecue for employees and families at the Legion Memorial Park Shelter.

Emma Haberlah Bertha Haberlah Kenneth Breidecker New York City Henry Haberlah Russel Haberlah William C. Rehg Norman Rehg Clarice Rehg Delbert Mehrtens Frank Riebeling Waterloo Missouri Pacific Hospital St. Louis Columbia Motors, Inc Ford Legion Memorial Park

Wolf Births a Daughter at St Elizabeths Hospital

Mr and Mrs Herman Wolf announce the birth of a daughter at St Elizabeths Hospital Belleville on Friday July 9 They list address 218 N Metter Columbia and name Mrs Louise Ritter 315 N Agnew Columbia and Bill Kane as having returned from a three week vacation They visited Bass Lake Winter Wisconsin and the home of Mrs Georgia Weiss formerly of Columbia

Herman Wolf N. Metter Columbia St. Elizabeth's Hospital Belleville Louise Ritter N. Agnew Bill Kane Bass Lake Winter Wisconsin Georgia Weiss

Strassenfest Kloepper Champs Awarded at Local Fest

Winners listed from diverse Columbia groups receive gold stamped Strassenfest Klopper Champ cards. The parade of clubs includes Rotary, Chamber, Lions, Jaycees, and more. Mattingly’s Jewelry displays the trophy. cards and rules available at local sponsors and merchants. Mr. and Mrs. Don Henson visit from New Orleans after two weeks with relatives in the Columbia area.

Edward Schaffer Holy Name Society Clarence Buss Strassenfest Mattingly Columbia Ron’s Pharmacy, Ltd Kuehner Monroe National Bank Weisbacher Monroe National Bank Clarion Printing Company, Inc U.S. Playing Card Co Don Henson New Orleans Ernest Rossina Henson Marilyn Kossina Clark Kossina

Cox announce birth of baby boy in Belleville

Mr and Mrs Orvel Cox of 548 South Main Columbia announce the birth of a baby boy at St Elizabeths Hospital Belleville on Tuesday July 13.

Orvel Cox S. Main Columbia St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Belleville

Diet data show common nutrient gaps in U.S. diets

A survey of 12 000 people across 39 states finds calcium iron and vitamins A and C most often lacking. It notes good sources include dark green leafy vegetables deep yellow vegetables and citrus fruits.

Friends of Library Meet Discuss Book Fair and Plans

The Friends of the Library met at Columbia Public Library with Doris Schmersahl presiding. They will sponsor the Strassenfest Book Fair July 23 and 24. co-chairs are Dolores Faust and Edna Dell Weinel. They seek more book donations and will place a book drop in front of the library. A nominating committee proposed a slate of officers for January installation.

Columbia Public Library Doris Schmersahl Dolores Faust Edna Dell Weinel Monroe National Bank Weilbacher Edna Dell M. Chattillion

Floerke-Huebner Wedding in Waterloo

Miss Patricia Huebner daughter of Mr and Mrs Ervin J Huebner of Valmeyer married James R Floerke son of Elmer Floerke and the late Mrs Alyda Floerke of Waterloo in a July 5 ceremony at SS Peter and Paul Church Waterloo Rev Charles Hellring officiated Two vases of white daisies and gladioli decorated the altar Patricia wore a floor length chantilly lace gown with a sequined crown and bouquet of white carnations with an orchid The bridesmaids wore yellow aqua and pink dresses The couple's reception and wedding breakfast followed at local venues They will reside at 600 Morrison Ave Waterloo after a Lake of the Ozarks honeymoon and both hold regional jobs

Patricia Huebner Ervin J. Huebner Walmeyer James R. Floerke Elmer Floerke Alyda Floerke Waterloo Charles Hellring SS. Peter and Paul JoAnn Huebner Brenda Helen Huebner Roy Floerke Russell Boehne Robert Floerke Ervin Huebner David Floerke B-Hive V. F. W. Hall Millstadt Valmeyer High School Continental Casualty Company St. Louis SS. Peter and Paul High School Luhr Bros., Inc Columbia Lake of the Ozarks Missouri Morrison Ave

Fed Cattle Rates Ease While Lambs Strengthen

Weeklong livestock trading showed a modest downturn for slaughter steers and heifers with near steady hogs and firmer lambs. Receipts totaled 43 304 head as buyers remained cautious, steers down 25 to 50 cents, cows steady to 50 cents higher, and a few loads of prime and high choice steers traded at 26.75 to 27.75 per cwt.

Producers Live Stock Marketing Association

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Girl Scouts Schiemer Insurance Agency, Inc General Insurance - Real Estate South Main Street Columbia, Illinois Schiemer Insurance Souvenir Mexic Building & Loan of Prociztion N. Main St St. Clair County Fair Rotary Club Oliver Riechmann Turner Anna Frieddich Neil Kuehner Glenn Stechmesser Chamber of Commerce Charles Adolph Rohm Col. Sportsman's Club Walter Luhr Friends OF Library Strassrfrst Illinois United States Brewers Association, Inc Floerke-Huebner Kenneth G. Haller Rapp Avenue Barrow Horn South Main St Eldo Horn Monroe National Bank OF Columbia U. S. Government Securities
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