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Newspaper

Columbia Star

Location

Columbia, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1967

Page

3

March Dates and Historic Events Mentioned

A list of various historical notes tied to March dates includes the assassination of George of Greece, Czar Nicholas II’s abdication, the 1941 St. Lawrence Seaway pact, a 1841 US political activity directive, the vernal equinox, and other scattered events such as a Nevada divorce law and an artillery bombardment of Paris.

St. Patrick’s George Greece Czar Nicholas Russia Canada United States St. Lawrence Seaway Daniel Webster Harrison U. S Nevada Os Aemeny Big Bertha Paris

Navy man receives plastic skull plate at hospital

On March 24 1987 Navy Machinery Repairman Allan Smith of Westboro Mass was injured aboard the U S S Proteus. A plastic skull plate was designed built checked for fit at Chelsea Naval Hospital near Boston and will be installed by a neurosurgeon with a Navy dentist supervising adjustments.

Navy Allan Smith Chelsea Naval Hospital Boston Smith Westboro Mass U.S.S

Chiropractor Education Note on Subluxations Without Back Pain

Health Chats explains that a slight vertebral displacement may cause no back pain while affecting distant organs. Pain is not required to justify chiropractic care, as serious conditions can be present without backache. Dr. A L McAuliffe sponsors the educational column from Columbia Illinois.

A. L. McAuliffe N. Main St Crestview Columbia Illinois

Community flood prevention urged for two thirds of watersheds

Officials warn that about two thirds of national creek size watersheds require community projects to improve flood prevention and water management. Agencies call for local action, funding, and coordinated planning to reduce flood risk and protect water supplies.

When to Use Headlights Under Poor Light Conditions

The text explains turning on headlights during deteriorating natural light to improve visibility and comply with law. It notes headlights are required from sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is limited. Drivers should assess safety conditions and use lights accordingly. It also offers contact details for the Rules of the Road booklet from Paul Powell, Secretary of State, Springfield, Illinois.

Paul Powell Springfield Illinois

New Hanover 4-H Club Meets At Zoar Church Hall

The New Hanover Boys and Girls 4-H Club met Friday March 10 at Zoar Church Hall with 24 members and one guest. Talks covered Keeping Off Medicines Poisons Taken Internally and Treating Sunstrokes and Heat Exhaustion. A demonstration on Dressings and Bandages was shown. Next meeting set for Friday April 4 at Zoar Church Hall.

New Hanover Boys and Girls 4-H Zoar Church Hall Wayne Faust Kevin Eichelman Robert Eichelma Wayne Gummersheimer Mike Stumpf Glen Stumpf Vernon Riebeling

Retreat Drive for Columbia Women Begins

The Immaculate Conception Parish in Columbia schedules a midweek retreat from May 2 to May 4 at Kings House of Retreats Belleville. 1967 chairman is Mrs C W Gruninger with co chairs Mrs Elmer Janon Mrs Elmer Diel Mrs Linus Horcher and Mrs Dean Keim. 70 captains were mailed letters and signature cards and all parish ladies will be contacted.

Immaculate Conception Parish Columbia Kings House of Retreats Belleville C. W. Gruninger Elmer Janon Elmer Diel Linus Horcher Dean Keim

Suds and Supper Social Highlights Cub Scout Meet

The Columbia Cub Scouts invite attendance at their March Pack meeting on Friday March 17 at the Colum bia Public School Unit Building featuring the Pinewood Derby races. Mr and Mrs Walter Novak of Columbia attended the Suds and Supper Social on March 11 at the home of Mr and Mrs William Graham in Glendale Missouri with guests from Alpha Beta Chapter of the St Louis City Council and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.

Cub Scouts of Columbia Columbia Public School Walter Novak Columbia William Graham Glendale Alpha Beta Chapter The St. Louis

Monte Carlo Party Sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi Sorority

The St. Louis City Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority will sponsor a Monte Carlo Party on Saturday March 18 at 8 p.m. in the King Louis IX Room at Union Station. Public is invited and reservations are necessary. For information call Mrs. Walter Novak at 281-5620 or Judy Coile at MI 17824.

St. Louis City Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Union Station Walter Novak Judy Coile

Local job ad seeks players for insurance adjuster training

North American Claims Training Div announces at home study for claims investigator work with expenses paid and company car often provided. Part time earnings up to 8 per hour, full time up to 1000 monthly. Keep current job while qualifying and receive free placement help. Personal interview offered in your area by writing with a phone number to Denver address.

North American Claims Training Div East Bayaud Ave Denver Colo

Survey Finds Campers At Giant City Park Mostly Weekend Visitors

A Southern Illinois University study by Dwight R. McCurdy reports over night campers at Giant City State Park are mainly weekend visitors. The study covers 1965 camping permits showing two to five person family groups, 50 cent daily fees, and trips exceeding 50 miles by 87 percent of campers including many from St. Louis and Chicago areas. Improvements to camping facilities are planned.

Giant City State Park Southern Ilinois University Dwight R. McCurdy Giant City Carbondale Jackson County Illinois McCurdy St. Louis Metropolita Area Chicago

Memorial Hospital Book Bazaar Set For April 13 14

Memorial Hospital in Belleville announces its annual book bazaar to be held Thursday and Friday April 13 and 14 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Meyer Brothers Auto Company 333 West Main Street Belleville. Community readers are urged to donate worthwhile books for the event.

Age Gap Dilemma In For And About Teenagers

A 14 year old freshman asks about dating a man nine years and five months older. The response urges parental or adult guidance, noting the man is much too old and recommending dating within the teen's age group to avoid future unhappiness.

Pilot Captain Divers Completes C-141 Training

Captain Donald A. Divers son of Mr and Mrs Jack Divers of Columbia has completed specialized pilot training at Tinker AFB Oklahoma in the Air Force new jet transport the C-141 Starlifter He returns to Charleston AFB South Carolina and serves in the Military Airlift Command He is a Columbia Community High School graduate and earned a BS in agriculture from Southern Illinois University in 1959 His wife Dee is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Conway of Alto Pass Illinois.

Donald A. Divers Jack Divers Columbia Tfl Tinker Afb Okla U. S. Air Force Divers Charleston Afb S. C Military Airlift Command Columbia Comm. High School Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps Southern Illinois University Dee Ralph &. Conway Alto Pass Illinois

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