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Newspaper
Columbia Star
Location
Columbia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1966
Page
4
St Pauls Lutheran Church 227 N Good Haven Dr under Pastor Herman C Lehenbauer offers Divine Services at 8:00 and 10:15 am with an 8:00 am broadcast on WCBW FM. Sunday School and Bible Classes are at 9:05 am. Wednesday Lenten services at 7:30 pm. Visitors welcome.
Market and Rapp Streets notice for Rev. R. H. Davis with weekly services. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 7:30 p.m. Thursday Midweek Service 7:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome.
Registered at Immaculate Conception Church the parish lists Masses Confessions and services for weekday and weekend times plus Holyday Masses and devotions The St Vincent de Paul Altar Society Holy Name Mothers and Friends Club and prayer classes are noted Also House of Prayer offers Sunday sessions Open Bible Study Friday evenings and a contact number for location First Baptist Church SBC led by Interim Pastor Kenneth Barger presents weekly schedule including Sunday School services and midweek prayer meeting.
The St Paul United Church of Christ presents two worship services at 8:00 and 10:15 with a 9:00 Sunday School. The 1966 Confirmation Class is presented and the service is broadcast on station WCBW FM.
Mr and Mrs Harry Haller of 709 North Rapp Avenue marked their fortieth anniversary with a Sunday Open House after church and dinner. Their son Kenneth Gene organized the event for family and friends. Harry Haller, employed by Monsanto Chemical Co, and Mildred Stiegler were married at Dupo with Rev Kehoe officiating. They have one son and two grandchildren amid Columbia years.
Circuit Court jurors were told to report this morning with three cases on the docket. In a two week term only one case reached trial, while others were continued or settled. Remaining matters include Gene F Henckler Jr versus Pauline Dreps auto accident and Ralph W Ax administrator of David Ax deceased versus Gary Lee Dehn accidental shooting. Betty Baker versus Sidney Ruff paternity.
Floyd Patterson of 503 Charlotte Columbia will join Southern Illinois University Baptists in Carbondale for spring vacation activities. He will preach at Jonesboro Baptist Church Monday at 6 30 p m and participate in church groups Tuesday through Saturday with services and final Confirmation Class sessions.
Pastor Vernie Barnett leads a Columbia worship at Schmidt Funeral Home with a 9 30 A M service and a church school session at 10 15 A M.
The Zoar United Church of Christ in New Hanover Illinois lists events led by Rev. Wilbur L Biasch including Sunday School at 8 45 a m church service at 10 a m on March 24 St Clair Minister s Circle at 11 30 a m Christ United Church of Christ Belleville junior choirs rehearsal March 26 clean up day around church and cemetery March 27 stewardship project recognition April 3 Palm Sunday service at 10 a m
Progressive community leaders including Rev Dr Gerhard A Friz Rev Herman C Lebenbauer Rev Norman H Rahmoeller call for support of Columbia Community Unit No 4 building program. They urge voters to approve Phase I and II on April 2 1966 to expand and improve public education.
Kenneth C. Edwards, chairman of the church deacons, urges education for all as he notes that without classrooms teachers cannot teach. The church convened in a special business session on March 16, 1966 and voted unanimously to support Propositions I and II in the April 2, 1966 school election.
The Mon Clair Grain Cooperative holds its annual meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday March 28 in the Waterloo High School Gym with guest speaker W B Peterson secretary of marketing for the Illinois Agricultural Association.
Three youths charged with burglary of the Alvin Rey home on March 11 were ordered held for the grand jury and released on bond. The preliminary hearing before Judge Alvin H. Macys Jr. Friday identified the defendants as Michael P. Haynes 17 of Millstadt Philip Loos 18 of Dupo and a 15 year old juvenile.
The sermon argues distances shrink through transportation and communication. It cites Nan’s space achievements as evidence that exploration and discovery remain vast realms to conquer. It reflects on old country life and notes a Master’s Hand guiding earthly and cosmic wonders.
One hundred thirty nine children and 11 adults received the Sacrament of Confirmation at Immaculate Conception Church on Tuesday evening. The ceremony was administered by Bishop Albert R. Zuroweste with Mass offered by Msgr. Elmer Holt grave. The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus served as honor guard, and the Holy Name Society accompanied the procession from the rectory to the church. The list names the students and their families involved in the Confirmation service.
The Upper Room notes Luke 18 9 14 contrasting the publican who pleads for mercy with the Pharisee. It stresses prayer as fellowship with God the Father offering mercy and service. The day’s thought invites readers to confess sin, seek cleansing, and approach God through Jesus for renewed faith and security.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Kisro of 219 North Market Waterloo announce the birth of a daughter at St Elizabeths Hospital Belleville on March 14 at 823 am. Weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce the baby is named Sheryl Lynn She has a 13 month old sister Susan Marie. The mother is Car lene Wink daughter of Carl P Wink R R 2 Columbia. Paternal grandparents are Herman Kisro of Waterloo and great grandparents Peter Vogt of Waterloo and Rebecca Kisro of Evansville Illinois.
Clarence Stumpf of 206 Temple Street, a patient at St Elizabeths Hospital in Belleville for several weeks, returned home on Wednesday.
Wipe fish steaks and remove center bones. Saute onions in butter then mix with bread cubes parsley and dry mustard. Layer stuffing and cheese between two halibut steaks in a buttered dish, bake 30 minutes then add remaining cheese and bake until melted. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
The New Hanover Unit Extension Association held a March 14 meeting at 7 30 p m with 21 members and one visitor. Mrs Marvin Brandt chaired in the absence of President Mrs Warren Stumpf. A song titled My Wild Irish Rose was sung and a pledge to the flag observed. Health and safety reports covered a spray oil and child liquid poisoning protection. A list of those who helped at the smorgasbord and those who sent pies was read. The April meeting will be a district gathering. Attendance prize was won by Mrs Marvin Brandt. The major lesson a play Help Wanted was presented by Mrs Albert Rehmer and Mrs Robert.
Girl Scout Troop 235 conducted a six mile nature hike on Saturday reaching the Joseph Goodey farm. Leaders Mrs Winters and Mrs Bauman accompanied the group with reporter Mary Lin Janson noting lunch games and creek exploration during the outing.
Members of the Junior Women's League met Monday evening with Mrs. Herman Wappel in charge. Miss Delores Fiege spoke on the Life of Christ in pictures while the Columbia High School Glee Club directed by Mr. McHaney performed several songs. Light refreshments followed.
Kayser reports a minor lesson titled Removing Scratches from Furniture by Mrs. Leo Henke. Recreation led by Mrs. Harry Reichert Jr. in Helen Rey's absence featured scrambled phrases.
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