Marine PFC Toenjes Assigned to New River Unit
PFC Jack L. Toenjes USMC assigned to Aviation Maintenance Administration at New River in Jacksonville North Carolina after completing technical training in Memphis Tonn He spent two weeks at home with his parents following graduation on June 20 His new address is PFC Jack L Toenjes 2176753 UMO-1 MAG-26 MCAF New River Jacksonville NC
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack L. Toenjes
USMC
Aviation Maintenance Administration
New River
Jacksonville
North Carolina
Memphis
Tonn
N. C
All American Bowling Tips by Evelyn Teal
The article outlines a bowler’s starting position and stance for optimal scores. It emphasizes establishing a consistent point of origin two to three inches from the foul line, a two-footed forward stance, bent knees, and a waist high, shoulder aligned grip with the wrist straight and thumb near 10 to 11 oclock.
Dairy and Culinary Building Ribbon Cutting at State Fair
Ribbon cutting for the Illinois State Fair Dairy and Culinary Building is set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. The remodeled facility will house both dairy and culinary sections, with televised awards following the ceremony. Angela Allen of Springfield named coordinator of stage presentations. Frances Zahn of Springfield named superintendent of clothing textile and culinary departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin H. Rust
Angela Allen
Springfield
Frances Zahn
Resolutions Subcommittee Meets in Bloomington
Members of the Illinois Agriculture Association tentative resolutions subcommittee study policy positions for 1967. County Farm Bureaus and individual members submit recommendations on state and national matters. The panel will draft tentative resolutions for the IAA annual meeting in November. Earl W. Stumpf of Waterloo chairs the organization marketing matters group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Agriculture Association
Farm Bureau
IAA
Earl W. Stumpf
Waterloo
Monroe County
Promoted to Airman First Class Eckert on Guam
James C. Eckert son of Mr and Mrs Lester Eckert of 233 S Sarah has been promoted to Airman First Class. He is stationed on Guam as a mechanic on B 52 aircraft attached to the Strategic Air Command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Eckert
Lester Eckert
S. Sarah
Guam
Strategic Air Command
Local youths begin military service with Air Force and Marines
Randell Hettenhausen leaves Lambert Field for six weeks of basic training at Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas. Dennis C Toenjes serves with Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 12 Marine Aircraft Group 12 First Marine Aircraft Wing at Chu Lai Vietnam, providing administration and supply support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AIR Force
Randell Hettenhausen
Wayne Hettenhausen
Lambert Air Field
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Dennis C. Toenjes
Robert A. Toenjes
North Main Street
Columbia, Ill
Marine Aircraft Group 12
First Marine Aircraft Wing
Chu Lai Vietnam
Marine Private Falkner Completes Training at Pendleton
Marine Private John D Falkner son of Mr and Mrs John J Falkner of Fulls Illinois completed a 15 day training and processing cycle with Staging Battalion at the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton California This refresher training stresses readiness and discipline for ongoing Marine operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Falkner
John J. Falkner
Fulls, Ill
Marine Corps Base
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Ellis Park racing season opens July 23
Racing officials for the 1966 Ellis Park summer meeting in Henderson Kentucky have been approved by the Kentucky State Racing Commission. Carroll E Burns and Lewis Finley Jr return as stewards with H P Moraney replacing Jack Young. Charles L Triplett is racing secretary with placing judges Frank Muth Frank Arsenault and George Dickinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Park
Henderson
Kentucky State Racing Commission
Carroll E. Burns
Lewis Finley Jr
H. P. Moraney
Jack Young
Charles L. Triplett
Frank Muth
Frank Arsenault
George Dickinson
Raymond Gates
Emile K. Roehm
Roehm
Hot Springs
Ark
Principles of small unit tactics and reconnaissance training
The text outlines fundamentals of scouting patrolling and land navigation for Marines. It notes day and night tactical maneuvers to improve a Marine’s skill as a combat infantryman and states that graduates are assigned to combat units overseas.
Two Illinois Soldiers Arrive In Vietnam
Army PFC Leonard D. Roy of Falls Illinois arrived in Vietnam on June 25 with Company A of the 96th Quartermaster Battalion. The 22 year old Roy enlisted in July 1965 and trained at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri before duty with Fort Riley Kansas. Roy is a Walmeyer High School graduate. Army PFC Garry D Weston of East Caron delet Illinois joined the 1st Cavalry Division in Vietnam June 20 after enlisting in November 1965 and basic training at Fort Polk Louisiana. The 20 year old Crescenta Valley High School graduate completed his training at Fort Benning Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Leonard D. Roy
Route
Falls
Ill
Vietnam
96Th Quartermaster Battalion
Roy
Fort Leonard Wood
Fort Riley
Kaw
Walmeyer High School
Garry D. Weston
Edith Weston
East Carondelet, Ill
1St Cavalry Division
Weston
Fort Polk
Fort Benning
Crescenta Valley High School
Mildew Remediation Critical Before Repainting
Remove all mildew from every area of the house prior to repainting. If left, the growth will persist through the new coat of paint, compromising the finish and potentially causing ongoing moisture damage.
Columbia Beats Dupo 2-1 In Mon-Clair League
Bob Roessler pitched a two hitter with 13 strikeouts to lift Columbia over Dupo 2-1 in the Mon-Clair Division. The 13 Dupo hits were limited to two for the visitors as Columbia scored twice in the third on a walk filled frame and two runs. Other scores: East St. Louis 12 Valmeyer 2 St Libory 5 Millstadt 4 Waterloo 15 Fults 6. Next Sunday O Fallon at Waterloo Tilden at Columbia St Libory at Dupo Millstadt at Walmeyer Belleville at East St Louis Lebanon at Fults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Roessler
Dupo
Roessler
Columbia
Jim Toenjes
Roger Rehg
Ralph Mathews
Jim Aiello
Glenn
Mosbacher
East St. Louis
Valmeyer
St. Libory
Millstadt
Waterloo
Fults
Mon Clair
LBJ Barbecue Highlights Mascoutah Homecoming
A big LBJ Barbecue will be held during the Mascoutah Homecoming on August 6 and 7. Walter Jetton, America's top outdoor chef, will serve Texas Chuck Wagon barbecue starting 6:00 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday. A Western Parade, square dancing, dances, and a stage show with Al Mack, Miss Fredna Parker, and the Kahok Indian Dancers are planned, with entertainment at Scheve Park each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Jetton
Johnson
Texas
Jetton
America
Saturday Evening Post
Main Street
Scheve Park
Johnny Guitar
Kingsmen
Collinssville
Reunion Held For Co B 321st Engineers In Marion Illinois
Members of Co. B 321st Engineers from the 96th Infantry Division gathered in Marion Illinois for a reunion July 15 to 17. Attendees included Elmer Lindell Lawrence Kansas and Adolph Koelling Anna Illinois, with planning for future reunions and a 1966 Indianapolis convention announced. Robert Hoff Carbondale Illinois attended as president of the 96th Infantry Association.
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Inf
Marion
Illinois
Co. B
Foster Jones
Adolph Koelling
Anna
Camp Adair
Oregon
Midwest
Hawaii
Leyte
Philippines
Okinawa
Japan
Lawrence
Kansas
St. Louis
Ill
Monticello
Ind
New Orleans
Marion, Ill
Elmer Lindell
Wm. Adams
Chicago
Jack Parrish
Niles, Ill
Pete Perniciaro
Arabi
Chester Young
Springfield
Guy Bollinger
Huntsville
Ark
Bert McClellan
Ed Tuinston
Grand Rapids
Mich
Joseph Hoffner
Harvey Buettner
Columbia
Robert Hoff
Carbondale
96Th Infantry Association
96Th
Indianapolis
Engineers Association
Mascoutah Homecoming Entertainment and Events Planned
Acrobat Miss Jean Parker headlines a weekend lineup with the Scott Air Force Band in a Sunday concert at 2:00 p.m. An invitational softball tournament opens at 1:00 p.m. Children's rides are half price. Teen dancers feature Bob Kuban and the In Men on Saturday night. The Del Rays perform Sunday evening at the Park Pavilion. Proceeds benefit Scheve Park and community improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Parker
Scott Air Force
Bob Kuban
Del-Rays
Park Pavilion
Scheve Park
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Evelyn Teal
Bloomington
Building & Loan Association
N. Main St
United States Brewers Association, Inc
LBJ
Evansville
Twin Bridges
James C. Ellis
Dade Park Jockey Club, Inc
Capitol Theatre
Waterloo, Illinois
Louv Etter
George HA
Iver
Arthur O'Connell
Paris
Ann-Margret Metrocolor
Louis Jourdan
Richard Crenna
Edie Adams
ST. Clair County Fair
Belleville
KODAK
Daah’s
John A. Daab, R. Ph
Saltimore
Frank Robinson
Tne
Orioles
Ren Pise N. VE
RBI
Rins
Clarion Printing Co
N. Rapp
Columbia, ML
Schiemer Insurance Agency, Inc. General Insurance
South Main St
Schiemer Insurance
J. B. Bridge
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