Monroe County 4-Hers Attend Southern Illinois Camp
Twenty eight Monroe County 4-H members spent July 11 to 15 at the Southern Illinois 4-H Camp in West Frankfort Illinois. Accompanied by home and farm advisers the group joined campers from Jackson Bond and Clinton counties to total 234 attendees. Activities included crafts nature hikes swimming water safety boating fishing and a cookout barbecue pork chops and vegetables with tribal Share the Fun skits and a water carnival culminating in a Candle Lighting ceremony on the lake front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
West Frankfort
Illinois
Elizabeth B. Hoffman
Arlin Obst
Lloyd Klindworth
Jackson
Bond
Clinton
Busy Bees 4-H Club Holds July Meetings
The Busy Bees 4-H Club met July 11 at Kathy Weber's home with 11 members. Dues of 75 ec were paid and Debby Sanhouse spoke on pasture. Refreshments followed. On July 13 the Evening Home Bureau hosted a Legion Park picnic with Kathy Weber reporting.
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Busy Bees
Kathy Weber
Debby Sanhouse
Evening Home Bureau
Legion Park
Family manager tips on painting brushes and wall finishes
The guide warns against overloading brushes to prevent splatters. It notes interior walls use flat paints and compares alkyd and latex types. Latex offers easier application and better color retention, while alkyd provides better hiding power and abrasion resistance on trim.
Althoff Joins Ralston Purina To Train Managers
In June 1958 Althoff leaves teaching in Waterloo to lead nationwide training for Chow Division District Sales Managers at Ralston Purina. He is the son of Philip Althoff of Waterloo and Mrs. Althoff is Ethel Rahn of Red Bud Illinois.
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Ralston Purina
Waterloo
Althoff
Chow Division
United States
Philip Althoff
Ethel Rahn
Oscar Rahn
Red Bud
Illinois
Veterans Urged To Check With Commission Before Signing School Contract
Edward B. Akin, administrator of the Illinois Veterans' Commission, warns veterans after January 31 1955 not to sign enrollment contracts for correspondence courses to gain Post Korean GI Bill benefits. Such agreements could bind them to payments for schools not approved by the Veterans Administration, risking loss of monthly benefits. Contact the local commission or John N. Chouinard at the Waterloo County Courthouse Tuesdays 8:30 am to 12 noon.
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Edward B. Akin
Illinois Veterans’ Commission
Akin
Veterans’ Administration
John N. Chouinard
Waterloo
Army promotions for Grayson and Horn in mid 1960s
James E. Grayson of Waterloo promoted to Army Sergeant First Class on July 5 with Battery B, 1st Battalion, 62d Artillery, Hecker, Indiana. Edward W. Horn of Waterloo promoted to Army specialist four on July 1 at Fort Hood, Texas, after basic training at Fort Leonard Wood and service with 2d Armored Division.
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James E. Grayson
Helen
Lou-Del
Waterloo
62D Artillery
Hecker, IN
U. S. Army Air Defense Command
St. Louis
Grayson
Army
Edward W. Horn
Albert H. Horn
S Main St
Fort Hood
Tex
Specialist Horn
502D Supply and Transport Battalion
2D Armored Division
Fort Leonard Wood
53 Records 3 by Linda Norris
A survey of classic country and gospel LPs notes Faron Young hits and the impact of George van Eps seven string guitar on a reissued or new album. Mentions Hank Williams songs and the evolution of The Statesmen Quartet alongside gospel hits from their Capitol release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faron Young
Young
Faron
Hank Williams
George van Eps
Dave Dexter
van Eps
Flynn
Van
Happy Land
Lister
3 Group
Capitol
Whiplash Injuries Highlight Spine and Neck Risks
A New York research team notes rising whip lash injuries from auto crashes and warns many cases are overlooked. Symptoms include jolted neck sensations, recurring headaches, stomach distress, arm pains, and vision issues. Chiropractic adjustments may provide relief, sometimes quickly.
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New York
A. L. McAuliffe
N. Main
Crestview
Columbia, Ill
University experts named to judge Du Quoin livestock show
Judges from University of Illinois and Mississippi State University will preside over beef and dairy cattle sheep and swine divisions at the Du Quoin State Fair. A fifth judge from Marion will oversee heavy horses jacks and mules. Premiums total 61938 dollars with major awards in dairy beef swine and sheep. A livestock exhibitors banquet is planned for September 1 to distribute trophies and prize monies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Quoin
W. W. Albert
J. G. Cash
University of Illinois Agriculture Department
Leroy H. Boyd
Charles Shawver
Mississippi State University
J. B. Holmes
Marion
du Quoin Fair
du Quoin State Fair
Grand Ole Opry
Steve Lawrence
Eydie Gorme
Davis and
Reese
Perry Como
Dean Bartle
Pinckneyville
Handicapped Children’s Day Camp Starts Next Week
The Monroe Council for the Handicapped sponsors a day camp at the Lutheran Recreation Center beginning next week. This week counselors are undergoing training at the center.
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L.R.C
Monroe Council For the Handicapped
Lutheran Recreation Center
Medicare Handbook Explains When to Claim Benefits
Ralph Brasher outlines how Medicare benefits begin after meeting a $50 annual deductible and choosing either payment to patient or payment to doctor. Benefits cover physician services anywhere, with limits on routine checkups dental care and certain specialists, under the terms of Your Medicare Handbook.
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Ralph Brasher
Social Security
East St. Louis
Social Security Office
Big City Mexico City Dominate North American Metropolis
Mexico City ranks as the third largest North American city after New York and Chicago with a population near three million. The size underscores its role as a major urban center and economic hub in the region.
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Mexico City
North America
New York
Chicago
Be Safe Locks Fight Poison In Cabinets
Manufacturers offer a new cabinet feature a small chest with a top compartment that closes securely to keep poisons away from children. An adult can open it easily via a hidden button on top, creating a locked door for curious youngsters.
Strassenfest Entertainment line up features multiple bands and groups
A long list of Strassenfest performers includes Strassenfest Male Chorus Strassettes Dance Group Edelweise Dancers Waterloo German Band Plaza Dancers Mogen David and The Grapes of Wrath and more. The schedule shows times from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with various venues including Turner Hall and area lots.
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Mogen David and the
Strassenfest
Strassettes
Edelweise
Waterloo
Plaza
Mogen David
Turner Hall
Columbia
Woodcock
Virgil Crook
Pepsi-Tones
1St National Bank
Belleville
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Mighty Hunter
First National Bank
Columbia Ellanois
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Technical High School
Omaha
Neb
Earl F. Grayson
32Nd St
Waterloo High School
Horn’s
Linda Norris
ARE
ST. Clair County Fair
Martin P. Eanis
Adams
Optometrist
High St. Belleville, IL
Columbia Albanis ““Strassenfest
Columbia Public School
Orch
Rockin’ Diamonds
National Bank Lot Woodcock
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