Columbia Couple Weds In Immaculate Conception Ceremony
Miss Janet R Eschmann daughter of Earl Eschmann and James R Schaffer son of Harry Schaffer were married in a double ring ceremony by Very Rev Msgr Elmer Holtgrave on February 27 at Immaculate Conception Church Columbia. The bride wore a white velvet gown with seed pearl accents and was attended by sisters Jean Marie Hayden and Jill Ann Eschmann. The groom’s party included James R Schaffer and Earl Eschmann as ushers. reception followed for about 200 at Immaculate Conception Hall. The bride, a Columbia High School graduate, works in St Louis. groom is SIU graduate employed in St Louis. They will reside at 3225 January St in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet R. Eschmann
Earl Eschmann
S. Rapp
Columbia
James R. Schaffer
Harry Schaffer
Riebeling St
Elmer Holtgrave
Immaculate Conception Church
Jean Marie Hayden
Jill Ann Eschmann
William P. Conrad
Dave Fiedler
Immaculate Conception Hall
Eschmann
Columbia High School
Paul Brown Bldg
St. Louis
SIU
Ralph Straub
Carl Riebeling Jr
Robert Hettenhausen
William Brucker
Florence Haberl
Alyda Klein
Girl Scouts Observe Scout Week Across River Bluffs Council
The 53rd anniversary of the Girl Scout movement is observed during Scout Week March 7-13. Columbia Girl Scouts attended services at Immaculate Conception and St Paul United Church of Christ, presenting the flag and taking communion. Saundra Jahr and Beverly Winters received the God and Community Award at St Paul. Recognition was also given at St Paul Lutheran and First Baptist Churches by their pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Movement
United States
River Bluffs
Girl Scout Council
Columbia
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
St. Paul United Church of Christ
Saundra Jahr
Beverly Winters
Norman Rahmoeller
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
First Baptist Church
Herman
Color television service offers rich programs and reliable help
Color TVs deliver greater picture detail and enjoyment with about the same service needs as black and white sets. Competent service is essential, especially when buying from non servicing dealers. We offer free 90 day color service with most sales and affordable ongoing support, backed by WEIS BACHER'S since 1914.
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Weisbacher's
Straub Hettenhausen wedding in Columbia church
Miss Sandra Lee Hettenhausen and Delbert Straub wed in a candlelight ceremony March 6 at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia. The couple, both area graduates, hosted about 300 guests at a church basement reception and will reside in East Carondelet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Lee Hettenhausen
Delbert Straub
St. Paul United Church of Christ In
Columbia
Gerhard A. Friz
D.D
Eckert Re elected Head of Khoury League in Waterloo
Phil Eckert of Columbia was reelected president of the Monroe County Khoury League Association at the VFW Home in Waterloo on Sunday. Officers re elected were Silvester Zoeller vice president Gilbert Pape secretary and Gregory W Arns treasurer. George Khoury could not attend and was replaced by Bob Klube Waterloo High School baseball coach. A 45 minute film on the 1964 world series was shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Eckert
Columbia
Monroe County Khoury League Association
V.F.W
Waterloo
Sllvester Zoeller
Gilbert Pape
Gregory W. Arns
George Khoury
Bob Klube
Waterloo High School
Nancy Wilson shines at Hotel Ambassador in Los Angeles
Nancy Wilson headlined a record-setting in person show at the Hotel Ambassador Cocoa Nut Grove in Los Angeles. Capitol released The Nancy Wilson Show deluxe LP featuring Don t Take Your Love from Me and other tunes. Hollyridge Strings issued an Elvis hits instrumental LP arranged by Stu Phillips. Al Martino s We Could LP follows his popular single with the same title and others such as I Don t Want to See Tomorrow.
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Nance. Wilson
Ambassador
Cocoanut Grove
Los Angeles
Grove
Nancy Wilson
Bill Bailey
Capitol
Hollyridge Strings
Elvis Presley
Sender
Stu Phillips
al Martino
A Tribute To Mrs Bergmann Remembers Columbia Pioneer
Mrs Bergmann dies, a link to Columbia of nearly a century ago. She blended German Bohemian thrift with southern culture, recalling street scenes from mud and brick sidewalks to coal oil lamps and horse transport. Her life spanned Miles and Bergmann memories across Columbia and Soto.
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Bergmann
Columbia
Maryland
Kentucky
Tennessee
Germany
Wilson
Morgan
Divers
Warnock
Ditch
Payne
Palmier
Beaird
McKee
Cairns
Wall
Williams
Proctor
Allen
Ginder
Axley
Reider
Varnum
West Brandt Street
eSoto
Steven Miles
Eagle Prairie
Miles
Monroe County
Granny Payne
Granny Hewitt
Granny Palmier
SPPS High School News Highlights Students Achieve and Prepare
Jim Rau auditioned for a Dramatic Scholarship at Webster College on February 27 presenting Hamlet and Antigone. Sister Esther Marie and Sister Emmanuel coached groups while Leslie Reitz joined presentations without trying out. A panel discussed new liturgical movements to educate students. Dorothy Balego spoke on Careers that Count. Twenty two juniors took the National Merit Qualifying Test on March 9. Paul Eschmann earned an Edmund James Scholar appointment at the University of Illinois with Honors Program placement. Mary Ann Schmitt received the Citizenship Award for loyalty to school rules and staff.
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Jim Rau
Webster ‘College
Hamlet
Esther Marie
Jim
Leslie Reitz
SPPS
Emmanuel
Dorothy Balego
Comptometer Company
St. Louis
B. Cook
J Dougherty
B. Freund
J. Frey
M Glessner
L. Gravett
S. Haber
K. Kelly
V. Range
K. Bard
J Riebeling
D. Schoenhoff
J. Lauer
P. Schneider
A. Schmidt
T. Arns
D. Goeddel
L. Keim
D. Mayers
J. Mosbacher
J. Heinen
R. Kelley
Paul Eschmann
Edmund James
University of Illinois
Paul
Illinois University
Mary Ann Schmitt
Veit Family Celebrates 46th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Alvin Veit of Millstadt marked their 46th anniversary on Sunday February 28 with a family dinner hosted by their sons Earl and Melvin Veit. Relatives gathered for cards and a luncheon, with attendees including Wm Riebeling Fred Stemler Charles Young George Stemler Fred Kuhlmann Wendell Bratzel Ronald Mergelkamp and others. The couple wed March 2 1919 at the Gruenewald home with attendants Walter Gruenewald Bertha Gruenewald and Wm Osick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Veit
Millstadt
Earl Veit
Melvin Veit
Wm. Riebeling
Fred Stemler
Columbia
Charles Young
Stookey Township
George Stemler
Fred Kuhlmann
Wendell Bratzel
Ronald Mergelkamp
Bertha Gruenewald
Wm. Osick
Remarkable Columbia Woman Passes, Leaving Memorial Links
A notable Columbia figure has died, ending a long link to the town’s memory. Her great-grandchildren and family will carry forward her joys and sorrows, preserving Columbia’s history in their shared memories and maintaining the town’s enduring recollections.
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Old Columbia
Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary of Fred and Marie Harres
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harres observed their fiftieth anniversary on March 10, 1965. Married March 10, 1915 near Columbia by Rev. William Schlinkmann, they have three children and eight grandchildren. He, 74, is a businessman with a hog raising hobby. she, 71, maintains the household and garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Harres
Marie Stemler
Columbia
William Schlinkmann
St. Paul Evangelical Church
Herman Harres
Katharine Stemler
Evelyn
Elmer Blank
Mary Ann
Lester Dillenberger
Kenneth Harres
Robert
David Blank
Deborah
James
Kimberly Dillenberger
Daniel
David
Thomas Harres
Virginia Harres
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Girl
Monroe National Bank
Columbia, Illinois
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Alfred Hettenhausen
R.R. 1
East Carondelet
Julius Straub
Lynn Hettenhausen
Betty Reed
Straub
Dupo High School
Ralston Purina Company
The
Independent Packing Co
Khoury League
BY Linda Norris
Mrs. Bergmann
Sa Ee
Spps High School
Handy
By Lloyd Birmingham
Dad
Schiemer Insurance Agency, Inc, General Insurance - Real Estate
South Main Street
Schiemer Insurance
Vernal
M. Elliott
Capitol Theatre
U.S
Illinois
Vootex Vernal M. Elliott
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Citizens For Better Government
Vernal Elliott
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