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Newspaper

Columbia Star

Location

Columbia, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1966

Page

2

CHS Cheerleaders Attend ISU Clinic

Columbia cheerleaders returned from the 13th Annual Summer Cheerleading School at Illinois State University. Attendance included Sue Curry Norma Rehg Carol Hert Shirley Bergmann Debbie Bettge Judy Stumpf and Louise Barker. The ISU clinic drew 525 registrants for three one week sessions June 12 17 June 19 24 and June 26 July 1.

Columbia Illinois State University Sue Curry Norma Rehg Carol Hert Shirley L. R. Herkimer Dallas Texas National Cheerleaders Associa

Citizens Committee Appoints Leaders for New Revenue Amendment

Gov. Otto Kerner organized a bi partisan Citizens Committee for the New Revenue Article to advocate a proposed constitutional amendment. William J. Crowley chairs. co chairs are William J. Kuhfuss and Kenney Williamson. The group includes business agriculture and education leaders and seeks voter approval in November. The proposed plan classifies personal property into four categories to revise how taxes fund state services amid debates and opposition.

Citizens Committee For the Illinois Otto Kerner William J. Crowley Northern Illinois Gas Company Gov. Kerner Citizens Committee General Assembly

High School Juniors To Take ACT Test

The juniors from the Columbia Unit High School will take the American College Test at Belleville Junior College on Saturday June 25. A bus leaves the Unit Building at 7 15 a m, and students must bring their admit slips to the testing center.

Columbia Unit Belleville Junior College

New Police School Opens at University of Illinois

The first approved police training school under the Illinois Police Training Act is in session at the Police Training Institute, University of Illinois, Champaign. The 160 hour basic course opened June 13 and will run to July 8 with 59 officers from 36 communities registered. The act provides state matching funds for training.

Illinois Police Training Act Chicago Police Training Institute University of Illinois, Champaign

Illinois revenue reform faces voter verdict in November

The proposal limits to four categories for personal property and imposes a three to six percent ceiling on income. Advocates note years of reform efforts and say the compromise was needed to gain broad support for the revenue article. Voter reaction in November will determine whether Illinois proceeds with reform.

Illinois

Health Chais Elbert Hubbard Writes of Health

The article cites Elbert Hubbard on chiropractic principles from his book The Science of Keeping Well. It stresses natural healing, correct bone nerve alignment, and chiropractors as doctors of health, sponsored by Dr A L McAuliffe of Columbia Illinois with contact details.

Elbert Hubbard A. L. McAuliffe N. Main Crestview Columbia, Ill

Youth Corps Workers Begin Work Under IFU NYC Program

High school students start June 13 on 2280 Neighborhood Youth Corps jobs under the Illinois Farmers Union Summer NYC program. The $1 120 990 grant is approved by the U S Department of Labor to operate statewide. This is the IFU's second year sponsoring a summer NYC program with 1200 participants last year and an additional program for 200 out-of-school youths in state parks.

Illinois Farmers Union IFU Thomas C. Jackson Illinois Office of Economic Opportunity IOEO Department of Labor

Hog and Pork Market Edges Higher as Week Wraps Up

The hog market recovered from an early dip to finish moderately higher while cattle and lambs showed mixed movement. Salable stock topped 49,000 head with hogs gaining on lighter market receipts and stronger wholesale pork trades. cows and bulls had little change and lambs softened slightly.

Producers Live Stock Marketing Association

Illinois Junior Field Days Set for July 7 to 10

Four junior beef cattle field days for Illinois FFA and 4-H youth will run July 7 through 10. Sponsored by the Illinois and Illinois Junior Angus Associations with the American Angus Association, the events feature type demonstrations along with clipping grooming feeding and showmanship demonstrations at four farms in Grayslake Blue Mound Peoria and Crossville.

Illinois Ffa 4-H Illinois Illinois Junior Angus Associations American Angus Association Dean Hurlbut National Organization Ray Lake Edward Ray Grayslake Curtin Angus John Gurtin Blue Mound Robert Weaver & Sons Peoria Kenneth and William Lamont Crossville

Spare Time Income from High Quality Coin Dispensers

A classified-style notice promotes earning by refilling and collecting cash from new type coin operated dispensers in the area. Requires a car, references, and 600 to 1900 cash with 7 to 12 hours weekly for strong monthly income. Personal interview via P.O. Box 4185 Pittsburgh PA 15202 with phone number.

P. O. Box Pittsburgh

In Memoriam Oliver J Wilde June 1965

In loving memory of Oliver J Wilde beloved husband father and father in law who passed away June 29 1965. He left a beautiful memory and a sorrow too great to be told. Always loved and remembered by wife Elsie sons daughters in law and all who loved him.

Oliver J. Wilde Elsie

Busy Girls 4-H Club Meeting Report

Busy Girls 4 H club met at Carol Green's home with nineteen present and four absent. Demonstrations on hemming, food serving, and cutting board use were given by Karen Klasse Donna Smith and Kathy Soma. Pat Soma spoke on baking cookies and cakes. Refreshments followed.

Busy Girls 1-H Club Carol Green Karen Klasse Donna Smith Kathy Soma Pat Soma Kathy Weber

Free termite inspection and estimates offer

Roy Schneider advertises free inspection and estimates for guaranteed termite control and provides a contact number 281-4226 for inquiries.

Roy Schneider

Spinet Piano Bargain Available in Shelbyville Indiana

Responsible party sought to assume low monthly payments on a spinet piano. See locally at P O box 215 Shelbyville Indiana. Credit Manager invites inquiries.

P.O. Box Shelbyville Indiana

Beck thanks voters in primary, seeks support in November

Norman W. Beck expresses gratitude to supporters from the primary and asks for continued backing in the general election on November 8.

Norman W. Beck

Monroe County seeks bids for riding mowers and snow blower

Monroe County Illinois Board of County Commissioners invites sealed bids for riding tractor type mowers with 7 to 10 HP and about 400 cut plus snow removal attachment. Present equipment to be traded in. View at court house. Bid must be marked Mower Bid and received by 9:00 a.m. June 20 1966 in the County Clerk office. The board may accept any or all bids and waive formalities.

Board of County Commissioners Monroe County Monroe County Court House Illinois

Bids Sought for Columbia School Services 1966 67

The Columbia Community No 4 Board of Education invites bids for the 1966 67 school year on bus insurance bus gasoline oil bread milk magazines and related school services Regular bid forms are available in the Office of the Superintendent 113 S Rapp Ave Columbia Illinois Bids must be returned by July 12 1966 to Superintendent B D Middleton.

Board of Education of Columbia Community No Columbia Illinois Superintendent of Schools S. Rapp Ave B. D. Middleton

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CHS ISU Tion Horton Field House University High School Citizens Committee For New Revenue William J. Kuhfuss The Illinois Agricultural Association Kenney Williamson University of Illinois Board of Trustees Illinois General Assembly Horn South Main St Eldo Horn FRIDA Belleeclair Speedway Junction Belleville Linois Turner Hall Columbia, Illinois Columbia Volunteer Fire Company Virgil Crook Orch Columbia Gymnastic Association Ill University OF Illinois Wiisconsin Baraboo Wisconsin Dells Milwaukee Mid-Continent Railway Museum North Freedom Health Chais Elbert Youth Corps Business Directory Office of Court House Waterloo Edgar O. Zimmer Main Street F. L. Smith S. Main Street Floyd E. Crowder H. A. Matthews Optometrist West Legion Thurman's Coffee Shop Llinois Memoriam Busy Girls Fiji Chu Avi Audrey Lane New York 1 N.Y Columbia Star George W. Smith Roy P. Conrad Clarion Patg. CO Ilinois Avon Theda Kutz O’fallon Geo. J Butts) van Luik John L. Gummersheimer Board of Education OLE’ Rockin’ Chair’’ Store Rge Kohler City Kohler City Supply Hank Schaper His Cordavox Swing Nest Band
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