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Newspaper
Columbia Star
Location
Columbia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1966
Page
3
Kohler City Supply begins a grand opening in Kohler City Mo at 8 30 a m with a new air conditioned store at the Highway 61 67 and Route M intersection offering 49000 items across building and household goods. Free gifts door prizes a grand prize and extended hours 8 30 a m to 10 p m until Saturday.
Illinois Power Company joins 20 investor owned utilities in a two year extension to develop an advanced nuclear fuel. The program at General Atomics in San Diego aims to lower fuel costs for high temperature gas cooled reactors. Participating Illinois utilities include Central Illinois Electric & Gas Central Illinois Light and Central Illinois Public Service.
The New Hanover Boys and Girls 4-H Club met June 10 at Zoar Church Hall with 17 members. Glenn Stumpf spoke on Preparing A Garden and Alan Brandt spoke on Quail. Diane Ries demonstrated How to Prepare Insects for Mounting. Plans were made for two softball games against Warnock 4-H Club on June 17 and July 2. Refreshments were served by Duane Ries and Clarence Lindhorst. The next meeting is July 8 at Zoar Church Hall.
The Mix and Stitch 4-H Club met at Konarcik Park on June 9 with 13 members and seven guests. Lorene Janson Colleen Hubbard and Dorothy Wink prepared an outdoor meal. Mary Schmidt spoke on Safety Colleen Hubbard on Kinds of Outdoor Meals and Lorene Janson on Types of Fires. The group approved a Share the Fun idea.
The Sunflower Maids 4-H Club met to discuss Illinois State symbols with members Carol Hubbard Janice Stumpf Ann Bauer Gail Gummersheimer and Beverly Maxville attending. Dorothy Wink demonstrated a dessert after refreshments. The next meeting is set for June 23 at Janette and Lorene Jansons’ home.
President Joan Krebel opened the gathering at 7:00 p.m. at Mrs. Schmiskie’s home. The group canceled a summer cookie sale and heard Linda Koch report on Federation finances. August activities at the Monroe County Fair include opera, fashion show, and hayride. Ellen Krebel spoke on omelet making. Refreshments followed.
For lawns with average attention a mix of grasses or a variety with hereditary diversity performs better. A blend of Kentucky bluegrass varieties or bluegrass with fine fescue works well across much of the country.
The Monroe County Sesquicentennial kicks off with a covered wagon arrival and a call for women and girls to wear bonnets aprons long dresses and Sesqui Belle buttons. Sale locations include Weisbacher's Columbia Riechmann's Bode's Waterloo and the covered wagon at county picnics.
Local Clarion Office in Columbia advertises no hunting and no trespassing signs for sale. The notice highlights availability for property owners and land managers seeking immediate purchase or installation.
A sprawling sale listing discounts on baby seats, Ronson shavers, grills, charcoal fluids, bags, lawn chairs, gym sets, beds, records, cleaning products, paints, Coleman stoves, ladders, radios, rugs, bulbs, totes, camping gear, and various household items. Many items feature low prices and quantity limits.
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