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Newspaper

Columbia Star

Location

Columbia, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1967

Page

6

Columbia Drops Two Games

Columbia American Legion was defeated by the North Side Yanks 9 to 3 as Mathews allowed 10 hits and eight runs in two innings. Meyers pitched all the way for the Yanks, while Sheehan, Savini, and others supplied multiple hits for a nine run, 13 hit, no error win. The following day Columbia lost 4 to 3 to Lebanon as Roessler took the loss after allowing 11 hits. Nelson Mathews and Butch Hebel led Columbia with two hits apiece while Lebanon’s Norman earned the win. Next week Columbia plays at Waterloo in league play.

Columbia American Legion Yanks Ralph Mathews Columbia Meyer Mathews Gould Devonport Sheehan Savini Vivano Gianfrancisco Medlock Smith Stechmesser Hebel N. Mathews R. Mathews Roessler Andrea Lebanon Bob Roessler Scheppe Norman McAllister Hopfinger Trimble Nelson Mathews Butch Hebel H. Mathews Davenport

Nursing Home News Update From New Hanover Activities Week

The Zear's United Church of Christ of New Hanover sent cookies to residents. W F W Post of Dupo Illinois donated 250 and 300 pounds of pork sausage. Church groups from SS Peter and Paul Waterloo led Monday bowling and Wednesday folk games. The week featured a discussion program Lets Talk Lets Listen with several volunteers. A spelling bee was held Thursday afternoon assisted by Mrs James.

Albert Heyl WJ. Zahnow W.H. Kern Harold Kloft Harriet Horine Wm. Stumpf James

Satellites Split In Weeks Play Inconsistent Results

The Satellites lost 5-3 to Granite City Steel after a 3 run fourth inning on Saturday as Jay Parker earned the win with five hits allowed. Neil Kuehner, Larry Wolf, Skip Reyling and Ken Schmidt drove the runs. Parker added a run and Lawrence Osick also scored. Tuesday’s home clash vs Bella Rose of St. Louis is set for 8 p.m.

Satellites Granite City Steel Jay Parker Larry Wolf Skip Reyling Neil Kuehner Ken Schmidt Parker Lawrence Osick Ruma Columbia Carl Landgraf Satellite Attack Roma Bella Rose St. Louis

Coach Hood Resigns as Columbia High Basketball Coach

Harold Hood resigned as head basketball coach at Columbia High School after two years. He submitted his resignation to the Board of Education last week and will join West Frankfort as an assistant coach.

Harold Hood Columbia High School Board of Education Hood West Frankfort

Mon-Clair League 1967 Schedule Highlights

The Mon-Clair League unveils its 1967 schedule with key matchups from June through August. Notable entries include an All Star Game July 2 at St Libory, and intercity clashes among E St Louis Waterloo Millstadt Valmeyer Columbia Lebanon Belleville O Fallon Tilden St Libory and Sparta marked open dates.

Columbia Waterloo Falts Valmeyer Millstadt E. St. Louis Belleville St. Libory Tilden O'Fallon Lebanon Mon-Clair Greater County Fults Sparta

Waterloo churches hold Sunday and Thursday services

Price reports that Sunday School services were conducted at the First Baptist Church of Waterloo on Sunday morning while Pastor Otto Bassler led Thursday morning services at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo.

Golf League Results and Night League Standings

Golf results show Austin 143 over Kruse 152 with Schmitt 133 and Woodward 143 then Jahr 156 over Gallen 153 and Jahr 156 over Gallen. High honors go to Schmitt with net 133 and Woodward low gross 36. Jung low net 35. Wednesday standings list Leonard 140 and Lutz 146 with Touchette 143 and Bode 147 tied at 148. team leaders are Leonard 9, Lutz 8, Touchette 6, Sepp 5, Bode 4, Giffhorn 4. Thursday results have White 142 over Gericke 156 and Ludwig 138 over Trojan 163 with Koblitz 148 over Stoeppler 154. Ghent and Dressel postponed. Ludwig net 138, White low gross 38, Henrich low net 30. The Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council met June 14 1967 with President Vincent A. Birchler.

Austin Kruse Schmitt Gallen Woodward Jahr Schmitt’s N. Woodward Jim Jung Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council Vincent A. Birchler Chester Alice Wolter Sparta Randolph County Monroe Randolph Perry Monroe County DuQuoin Tri-County Neighborhood Youth Corps Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Office Steeleville

Bells on Independence Day at Illinois Fairgrounds

The big bell at the Illinois Building will toll at 1 p.m. CDT on July 4 as Gov. Kerner proclaims bells and carillons in Illinois churches and schools to honor freedom. Edwin Akin coordinates the state observance with similar events nationwide.

Illinois Franklin Rust Otto Kerner Edwin B. Akin Illinois Veterans Commission

Area Farmers And Stockmen Sell Stock On Terminal Market

National Stock Yards reports area sales by Sebolt Bros Harold Goeddel Rippelmeyer Stock Farm and others. Steers hogs and lambs sold at various weights prices from 16.50 to 25.50 per cwt with named buyers and quantities including 8 steers 973 lbs at 25.25 and 23 hogs 212 lbs at 23.00, plus several smaller lots and sows.

St. Louis Sebolt Bros Alfred A. Altes Elmer Haudrich William Linneman Henry A. Griebel Harold Drake John Faulkner Cletus Gregson Schafer Stock Farm Earl Schewe

Grease Job Prevents Sore Feet In Vietnam

American troops report that silicone grease on feet and socks helps prevent warm-water-immersion foot in wet conditions. Investigators note the cause is unclear but painful foot callus swelling linked to wrinkled skin.

Vietnam The American Medical Association

Likely severe sycamore anthracnose as leaves emerge

The forecast suggests daily temperatures around 50 to 55 degrees during the next two weeks as leaves begin to emerge, increasing the risk of severe sycamore anthracnose outbreaks for trees in affected areas.

Illinois Dan Neely Illinois Natural History Survey

Strassenfest Permit and Traffic Changes Considered by City Council

City Council discussed restoring premises after the Strassenfest within a week if weather permits. A request to make East Legion Avenue a one way eastbound street was referred to the Street Committee. Officials were urged to back House bills 2140 and 2147 on Home Rule in Motor Fuel Tax Administration. A letter was to be sent about a non compliant produce market at SI Route 3 and By-Pass 50, raising public health concerns. The meeting adjourned at 10 55 P M.

Strassenfest First National Bank East Legion Ave Main St Metter Ave St. Committee Otto Kerner John G. Gilbert William J. Conger James D. Holloway Jefferson Barracks Bridge State of Illinois Department of Public Health Division of Foods and Dairies Board of County Commissioners County Plan Commission John T. Lemon Dept. of Health Sparta Illinois

Niemann Completes Training at Fort Lewis Honors Perfect Test Score

Pvt. Leslie Niemann, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Niemann of Waterloo, completed an eight week Advanced Infantry and small weapons course at Fort Lewis Washington. He ranked in the 348th Replacement Regiment and earned a perfect 500 on a physical test. After a two week furlough he reported to Fort Hood Texas on June 5 and joined the 2nd Armored Division. His address is Pvt Leslie Niemann US 56585213 Co B 2nd Bn 50th Infantry 2nd Armored Division Fort Hood Texas 76546.

Leslie Niemann Harry Niemann Waterloo Ft. Lewis Wash Pvt Nieman Ft. Hood Texas 2Nd Armored U.S 50Th Infantry Ft. Hood, Texas

Late Rally Softens Hog and Livestock Decline Prices

Cautious buying trimmed week’s livestock trade with lower hog and cattle quotes. Salable cattle calves hogs and sheep about 47 000 head versus a week and year ago. Hog losses nearly erased by a late rally with barrows and gilts generally steady to 25 cents lower and Friday’s top at 23 25 per cwt.

St. Louis Live Stock Marketing Association Choice

Navy Opens Seabees Petty Officer Ranks to Civilians

The Navy reactivates the Direct Procurement of Petty Officers program in the Seabees marking the 25th year of the Construction Battalion Program. Civilians under 40 with recent building trades work can join for a 30 month tour and immediate advancement to Petty Officer. Details are at the Navy Recruiting Station in Belleville.

U.S. Navy Navy Navy Department Belleville

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