Monroe County Sees 1966 Wheat Cutting For Sesquicentennial
The Monroe County Sesquicentennial Association plans a June 18 event at 1 p.m. to cut wheat on land once owned by Shadrach Bond, now Armin Sondag's near Valmeyer. The 1966 wheat will be thrash thresh ed August 10 at the Monroe County Fair grounds in Waterloo during the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County Sesquicentennial Association
Monroe County
Illinois
Shadrach Bond
Shadrack Bond
Armin Sondag
Valmeyer
ASC Elections Set For Monroe County July 12 22
Frank E Hoffmann chairman of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service announced the designation and boundaries for ASC community elections in Monroe County to be held by mail July 12 through July 22 1966. Three committee members and two alternates per precinct will be chosen from eligible voters including any farmer meeting program requirements. Nominations by petition and further nominations by current committees are described with a June 27 1966 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Hoffmann
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
ASC
ASCS
Monroe County
Hoffman
Hoffmann
Secretary of Agriculture
Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers
Amer i can Legion Auxiliary 581 held its June meeting at the Legion Hut. Officers for installation in July were elected including Viola Bequette as president and Ruth Schneider as 1st vice president. The unit plans senior activities, a Kloepper playoff, and representation at district and state conventions. Members voted to honor a 50th wedding anniversary couple and to send care packages to Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary 581
Legion Hut
Alma Rudolph
Vietnam
Marcia Buettner
Amalia Belle
Patti Voisin
Frieda Schneider
Tillie Schorb
Schorb
Gwendolyn Boyd
Dept
Ida Schueler
William
Viola Bequette
Ruth Schneider
Dorothy Wessel
Josephine Muench
Mabel Woodcock
Helen Wilde
Waterloo
State Department
Chicago
Laides
Park Shelter
Kolmer Wins In Only Election Contest For County Treasurer
In the sole county contest of the primary Ralph Kolmer defeated George Schoening 393 to 71 in a Republican write-in for county treasurer. Unofficial tallies show multiple office results across Democratic and Republican tickets with numerous write-ins and straight-ticket outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolmer
Schoening
Ralph Kolmer
George Schoening
Paul H. Douglas
U. S
Adlai E. Stevenson III
Donald M. Prince
Kenneth J. Gray
Victor M. Drysdale
Congress
L. Card Sitter
Frank F. Bleyer
Dean R. Hammack
James D. Holloway
Leo B. Obernuesemann
Philip R. Taylor
General Assembly
Allen Watter
George J. van Luik
Joseph McCarthy
Walter Wetzel
Gus H. Boemer
Howard J. Doyle
Charles H. Percy
Harris Rowe
Ray Page
Robert A. Campbell
George R. Beckmeyer
L. J. Wohlwend
Joseph R. Hale
John G. Gilbert
William Cunningham
Alfred N. Young
Norbert G. Springer
Richard A. Trost
George B. Schoening
Bill Atchison
Norman W. Beck
Richard F. Ruff
Ambrose May
Columbia
Charles Crowder
Pr. du Long
Legion Picnic and Parades Draw Big Weekend Crowd
The 13th annual Columbia American Legion Post 581 picnic and parades spanned three days from Friday evening to Sunday. Temperatures neared 90 degrees as crowds watched drum and bugle corps, bands, floats, and a Crazy Clowns act from Ainad Temple. Trophy winners in Business and Organization floats were announced, with cash prizes for first place in each division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia American Legion Post 581
Crazy Clowns
Ainad Temple of
East St. Louis
Monroe National Bank
Kish Cleaners
Butcher Boy Market
Boy Scouts
Rotary Club
Weinel Promoted to Rear Admiral in U S Navy
Captain John P. Weinel has been commissioned as Rear Admiral of the U S Navy. He has served as Naval Representative of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under General Wheeler. Weinel is a 1939 Naval Academy graduate and served in the Pacific during World War II. He is from Columbia and married to Annabelle Mayhew with three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Weinel
U. S. Navy
Joint Chiefs of Staff
General Wheeler
Weinel
Naval Academy
Pacific
Navy
Naval Air Force
L. P. Weinel
North Main Street
Columbia
Jim
Arthur Weinel
Edna Dell Weinel
Annabelle Mayhew
Drivers License Suspended for Three Violations
Secretary of State Paul Powell announces the suspension of Wolfgang Frieddich of Maeystown for three driver violations, effective immediately under state regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Powell
Wolfgang Frieddich
Maeystown
Dress and Bonnet Gals organize in county meeting
The Dress and Bonnet Gals, a new Mon roe County affiliated group, will meet Wednesday at 8 pm at Mrs Walter Politsch’s Waterloo home. Open to all women and girls in the beard man family to raise funds for Sesquicentennial events and promote countywide dress and bonnet planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dress & Bonnet Gals
Monroe County
Beard & Mustache Club
Walter Politsch
Waterloo
Emma B. Pluth 1877 196? Dies at 89 in Nursing Home
Emma B. Pluth, 89, formerly of 704 N Metter Columbia, died Friday June 10 at 3 45 p m in Monroe County Nursing Home after two years there. Born March 31 1877 daughter of Jacob and Anna Plath nee Ber ger, she never married. Funeral Monday June 13 at 9 30 am Immaculate Conception Church with Msgr Elmer Holgrave officiating. Burial in SS Peter Paul Cemetery Waterloo. Survivors include two brothers William S Pluth New Jersey Edward S Pluth St Louis two nephews Robert Buehler Columbia Mahlon Pluth St Louis and two nieces Mrs Roland Dorothy Daab and Mrs Earl Jean Marie Wilde Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma B. Pluth
N. Metter
Columbia
Monroe County
Miss Pluth
Jacob and
Anna Plath
Need Berger
Immaculate Conception Church
Elmer Holgrave
SS. Peter & Paul
Waterloo
Meyer Funeral Home
William S. Pluth
New Jersey
Edward S. Pluth
St. Louis
Robert Buehler
Mahlon Pluth
Roland
Dorothy) Daab
Earl
Jean Marie) Wilde
Not all Texans have fabulous incomes
A brief note highlights that despite wealth disparities some Texans still contribute to education by teaching in schools. The line underscores dedication of teachers amid income variation across the state.
Teachers Attend Course For Operation Headstart
Four Monroe County teachers began a week of training at Purdue University on June 13 to prepare for Operation Headstart opening July 5 in Monroe County. Teachers Doris Galeski Nancy Newton Helen Simpson and Frank Miller plan sections in Waterloo Waldmer Col umbia and will enroll up to 80 kindergartners or first graders from economically distressed families, with surveys and enrollment from June 20 to July 1 and a half day session plus lunch.
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Monroe County
Purdue University
Doris Galeski
Valmeyer
Nancy Newton
Columbia
Helen Simpson
Frank Miller
Waterloo
Walmeyer
Boy Bitten by Copperhead While Root Hunting Near Falls
Donald Stahlheber 12, son of Mr and Mrs Earl Stahlheber of Columbia, was bitten on the left middle finger by a copperhead while gathering roots with his brother and grandfather near Falls. The family treated the wound with first aid and mooted anti venom allergy. he is expected to recover and may be discharged soon.
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Donald Stahlheber
Earl Stahlheber
Columbia
St. Clement's Hospital
Red Pud
Donald
Falls
Eric
Louis Sutter
North Dape
Mr. Sutter
Don
Honor Roll Of Cities Named By Auto Club
Columbia is among 27 Illinois cities honored by the AAA Auto Club Illinois Division for outstanding pedestrian protection records for school-age children. The 1965 Honor Roll of Cities recognizes communities with no school-age child deaths or injuries, reflecting strong safety programs and low casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Club
Columbia
Illinois
AAA
Automobile Club
Stan Keesling
Keesling
Chester Kopee Elected Grand Knight of Waterloo Council
Chester Kopee of Columbia was elected Grand Knight of Waterloo Council No. 1334 Knights of Columbus at the annual meeting held Thursday evening June 3. Officers include Deputy Grand Knight Robert Gregoire Chancellor James Descher Advocate Gregory Arns Warden Donald Crook Recorder Eugene Linker Treasurer Gerald Bequette Inner Guard Franklin Kohler Outside Guard Trustees Cletus Rau 2-year term Al Kish 1-year term Robert Hagel 3-year term. Cletus Rau is the retiring Grand Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Kopee
Columbia
Waterloo Council
Knights of Columbus
Robert Gregoire
James Descher
Gregory Arns
Donald Crook
Eugene Linker
Gerald Bequette
Franklin Kohler
John Turnbull
Cletus Rau
al Kish
Robert Hagel
Visit to Holy Family Church at Cahokia
Fifty five children from St Paul United Church of Christ Junior Department joined adult leaders Mrs. Jack Norman and Mrs. Marcellus Eckert for a Tuesday morning trip to the old Holy Family Church in Cahokia Illinois. A service was held followed by a picnic on the lawn with cookies and koolaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of St. Paul United Church of Christ Daily Vacation Bible School
Old Holy Family
Cahokia
Ilinois
Jack Norman
Marcellus Eckert
City Council Minutes Report Gambling Laws Reminder
State's Attorney Floyd Crowder warns mayors and police chiefs that all picnic and homecoming gambling is unlawful. Meeting opens with Mayor Kremmel as officials discuss water extension, street widening, and utility adjustments along Route 3 and 157 Cahokia. Committee reports cover hall decor, refuse regulations, and Fire Department equipment needs including hoses and masks. Meeting adjourns at 11 15 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Crowder
Columbia
Waterloo
Walmeyer
Macystown
Fults
Hecker
Illinois
French Village
Riebeling Street
Sinois Power Company
S. Ferkel
E. Schneider
East Liberty St
Beaird Addition
Kenneth Dexner
North Wenkel Street
Department of Public Works and Buildings
Division of Highways
Cahokia
F.A. Rte. No. 4
Evergreen Lane
Cascade Hills
Columbia Dvelopment Company, Inc
Dev Opers
Fire Department
C Fee
Val Fire Department
Gerald Mueller Named 1966 American Legion Boys State Delegate
Gerald Mueller son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Mueller 713 S Rapp Ave has been selected to represent Harvey Buettner Columbia Post No 581 at the 1966 American Legion Boys State to be held June 19 to 25 in Springfield Illinois Departments of the American Legion sponsor 50 Boys States. The program trains high school juniors in government operations and civic duties with mock parties campaigns elections and law enactment. Mueller will report to the Post on his impressions after returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Buettner
Columbia
American Legion
Gerald Mueller
Clarence Mueller
S. Rapp Avenue
Springfield
The
Boys State
Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Marvel Otten
Mr and Mrs Marvel Otten of Columbia announce the birth of a baby girl at St. Clement's Hospital Red Bud on Saturday June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Marvel Otten
Columbia
St. Clement's Hospital
Red Bud
Gebhardt Graduates From Thomas Jefferson School
Mark Gebhardt son of Dr Frederick W Gebhardt of 317 S Carl St graduates from Thomas Jefferson School St Louis Mo on Thursday June 16 He has attended the school for four years and has been accepted by Prescott College Prescott Arizona
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Gebhardt
Frederick W. Gebhardt
S. Carl Street
Thomas Jefferson School
St. Louis
Mark
Thomas Jefferson
Prescott College
Prescott
Arizona
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Cub
Strassenfesters
Eric Rowepany
Penni Edwards
Jumbia
Illinois Power Company
Cam- Wood River
Facili
R. R. Gilmour
Belleville
Earl Lorch
Lee Singleton
Clyde Burkhardt
Richard Baxmeyer
Earl Loerch
Wilbert Kohlmeier
Holy Family
Wilbert Kremmel
Landgraf
Bergman
Richert
Lepp
Gallagher
van Luik
Eckert
Schrader
Clair Eyerly
East Bueck St
G.m&o
F. M. Purscell
Reagan
Gerald
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