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Newspaper

Columbia Star

Location

Columbia, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1965

Page

5

Fallout shelters tucked into new McLean church

Civil defense features for fallout protection are included in the McLean Virginia church project and 33 other new buildings cited in a Defense Department publication. The shelter add on cost about $900 to the $217 000 structure, six cents per square foot, with no impact on appearance or use. Copies of the publication are available from the Army AG Publications Center in Baltimore.

McLean McLean Bible Church Civil Defense Office of Civil Defense Ment of U.S. Army AG Civil Defense Branch Eastern Blvd Baltimore

Tax Bills and Education Bills in Illinois Legislation

A summary of proposed measures includes H B 2040 delaying tax changes for airport property, H B 2066 to reappoint a supervisor of assessments without new exams, H B 2068 raising pay for county assessors, and H B 2069 creating a Pension Fund Investment Board. S B 1241 and S B 1273 address town governance and budget timing. Education bills H B 1710 and S B 1101 advance the Master Plan for Higher Education with committee discussions set for June 8. H R 1869 and H R 1870 cover district charters and state tax repeal. Installment tax payments H R 1776 and property improvements H R 1867 are noted.

Pension Fund Investment Board Pension Laws Commission General Assembly Illinois Commerce Commission Senate Education Committee House Education Committee David Davis T. Clarke R. Walsh T. Barry

SIU agronomist advises combine adjustments for wheat harvest

Southern Illinois University agricultural engineer J J Paterson outlines steps to reduce harvesting losses as wheat fields mature in Southern Illinois. He recommends checking for worn parts, proper lubrication, and following manuals, then details five adjustment tips for speed, cylinder setting, cutter bar height, reel position, and fan and sieve settings to minimize grain loss.

Southern Illinois J.J. Paterson Southern Illinois University Paterson

Do Pass Recommendation on Tax Assessment Reporting

A House Revenue Committee recommended Do Pass on June 3, noting that owners face potential interest assessments if they fail to report improvements to the assessor within two years. The measure aims to tighten reporting timelines and liability.

House Revenue Communitee

Explosion Gold Fever Sparked California Growth

In 1849 nearly 100000 treasure seekers reached the California territory, fueling rapid growth and expansion during the gold rush era.

California

Hogs And Fed Cattle Prices Hit New Highs In Tight Market

Slaughter steers and heifers rise to new highs not seen since 1963 as a long run of gains continues, aided by Memorial Day trading patterns and reduced supplies. Hogs top $22.25 per cwt for first time in seven years while lambs slip mildly. Cattle averages climb with steers near $28 and heifers around $27. feeders stay firm as wholesale pork prices rise.

Producers Live Stock Marketing Association USDA Chicago

Managing a Social Security Address Change

Readers are urged to notify the Social Security office immediately when moving. Use the postcard form or a letter including Social Security number full name and new address. Also alert the post office to avoid delays and separate checks if only one spouse changes address.

Social Security Clarion Printing Co., Inc Columbia, Ill

Notice of Claim Day in Estate of Giovanni Marconi

State of Illinois notices the death of Giovanni Marconi and that letters testamentary were issued May 26 1965 to Rena Serafini. The claim date for the estate is Monday July 5 1965. Claims must be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Waterloo Illinois and mailed to the legal representative and attorney Edgar O Zimmer.

State OF Illinois Circuit Court OF the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Monroe County Giovanni Marconi Rena Serafini East Cherry Street Columbia Illinois Edgar O. Zimmer North Main Street Waterloo Ilinois LeRoy M. Reitz

Real Estate Transfers Involving Kolmer And Birke Listings

Real estate transfer notes mention Conrad A Kolmer transferring to Earl Kolmer and to Ralph Kolmer for Tax Lt 5 and 3 in Township 2-10. Norbert J Birke and wife deed to Larry F Canter and wife part of Tax List 2A and 19A in Township 3-9. Frank Ahne and wife transfer to Jos F Ahne. Parcel descriptions include sections SW 17 and SEM of SW.

Conrad A Kolmer Earl Kolmer Ralph Kolmer Norbert J Birke Frank Ahne Jos F. Ahne P Sem

Notice of Budget Filing and Public Hearing for District 4

The Board of Education of Columbia Community Unit No. 4 announces a tentative budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1965 will be available for public inspection from June 9, 1965 at 9:00 A.M. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for July 13, 1965 at 7:30 P.M. at the Board Office. Secretary John L. Gummersheimer signs the notice dated June 8, 1965.

Board of Education & Columbia Community Unit No Columbia Ilinois Superintendent of Schools B. D. Middleton Board of Education of Columbia Community Unit Monroe and St. Clair State of Illinois Board of Education Board of Education of Columbia John L. Gummersheimer

Real estate transfers listed for multiple grantees

Sophia E McGregor and husband transfer to Corinne May and husband Part of Tax Lot 16 See 17 Township 3-9. W C Kolmer and wife transfer to Martin William Oliver and wife Part of Tax Lot SA Survey 641 Claim 1645 Township 2-19. Lulu Schuchardt transfers to Louise M Pretzlik Part NE of NE See 29 Township 1-10. Louise M Pretzlik transfers to Lulu Schuchardt Part NE of NE See 29. Clara M Johnson transfers to Alois Johanning and wife Part NEM of NW Sec 34 Township 2-10.

Sophia E . McGregor Alois Johanning & Wf

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