Bowling Scores from Men’s Monday Night Handicap League
Team standings show Buettner Coast leading with 524 in a 51% season, followed by Baltz's Tavern and Neighborhood Shell as top clubs. Individual high marks include Muskopf 576 in Weilbacher’s Philgas and Buettner 528 in Buettner Const with team highs reaching 887 and 2556 respectively, across Columbia Lanes and related sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buettner Coast
Neighborhood Shell
New Hanover
Baltz’s Tavern
Budweisers
Greatting’s Market
Falstaff
Weilbacher’s
Philgas
Mueller
Koberlein
Stumpf
R. Rey
Woodcock
Challacombe
L. Land
Luhr
Rev Sr
Mehrtens
Rev. Biasch
Friz
Schroeder
Mcllvaney
G. Roessler
J. Juengling Sr
L. Janson
Buettner
Bachelier
H. Buettner
Muskopf
E. Buettner
Einwich
Sanders
N. Kempf
Portell
T. Bivins
E. Hofstetter
Eagles Defeat Red Bud 5 2 Tuesday in Kakaskia Conf
The Eagles remain undefeated in Kakaskia Conference with a 5 2 victory over Red Bud. Columbia seized a 2 0 lead in the second as Red Bud pitcher walked three and Jim Gould hit a single after a walk-filled inning. Red Bud added one in the third and another in the final frame before Columbia scored three in the seventh. Gary Roediger earned the win with 11 strikeouts, Albert took the loss, and Gould led Columbia with a double and a single, with Frierdich and Diehl adding base hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Kakaskia
Red Bud
Columbia
Jim Gould
Gary Roediger
Albert
Paul Frierdich
Denny Diehl
Remembering the Tramps and Peddlers of the Old Timer
R P Reinemer of Circle Montana recalls tramps and bums seen near farms around 40 miles from St Louis. Farmers varied in treating them with work before eating while some signs at gates indicated beggars. He also mentions wandering pedl ers selling goods, and kids enjoying glimpses of pretty items. Contributions invited to The Old Timer Frankfort Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Reinemer
Circle
Montana
St. Louis
Five Members of Columbia High School Honor Society
Paul Frierdich Jim Kremmel Gary Roediger Tom Jehling and Danny Radison are five starters on the Columbia High School baseball team listed as National Honor Society members. They compete with all class members in Scholarship Character Service and Leadership and also started for the 1966 67 basketball team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Frierdich
Jim Kremmel
Gary Roediger
Tom Jehling
Danny Radison
Columbia
Family Pot Luck by Helen Hale
A vintage homemaker note outlines glamorizing vegetables with a cottage cheese sauce and a creamy blend. It suggests pork sausage with tomato or Creole sauce, toast points, and stuffed baked apples with peppermint candies dates raisins and nuts for variety. Potatoes prepared creamed or fried complement broiled dinners using surface units.
Assumption Edges Columbia In Tight Spring Opener
In a pitching duel at Monday’s opener Assumption edged Columbia 1-0 in eight innings. Jim Kremmel walked in the winning run after bases loaded in the bottom of the eighth, fanning 11 while allowing six walks. John Howard struck out 16 for Columbia, which had two hits led by Dan Radison and Tom Jehling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Bergman
Jim Kremmel
Columbia
John Howard
Assumption
Kremmel
Kremmer
Howard
Pioneer
Mike Maris
Dan Radison
Tom Jehling
History-Minded Teenagers Meet Across Four Saturdays
More than 2,500 history minded teenagers will participate in all day sessions on four Saturdays in April. The Illinois State Historical Society sponsors the programs with theme Labor in Illinois directed by Olive S. Foster. Local officials and historical society members assist in Chester Toledo Galena and DeKalb with entertainment slide talks contests prizes and a bus tour of regional historic sites. This marks the fifth year of regional meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Historical Society
Clyde C. Walton
Illinois
Olive S. Foster
Tlinois History Magazine
Historical Library
Chester
Toledo
Galena
DeKalb
Safe Driving When Wheels Drop to Shoulders
Officials warn drivers about sudden loss of tire grip when wheels ride onto soft shoulder pavement during thaw. Do not jerk the wheel back to pavement. maintain straight path, ease off speed, then reemerge onto the roadway. For Rules of the Road booklet send requests to Paul Powell in Springfield Illinois 62706.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Powell
Springfield
Illinois
Gibault High School Election Winners and Spring Events
The 1967-68 Gibault Student Council officers were elected March 17 with Barbara Kutterer as president, Robert Pape vice president, Lynn Reitz secretary, and Susan Vogt treasurer. A March 30 ticket drive previewed the spring play in the grade school gym. Friday features a Pep Club Dance, Strawberry Fields Forever theme, Sonics music, the opening baseball game vs Mascoutah, and Sweatshirt Day for seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Kutterer
Robert Pape
Lynn Reitz
Susan Vogt
Gibault High School
Strawberry Fields Forever
Sonics
Mascoutah
Park Roads Damaged By Winter Weather
Winter freeze thaw has damaged arterial roads in Illinois state parks and conservation areas. Many roads are temporarily closed. travelers should contact park rangers to check area conditions before visiting to avoid wasted drives. William T. Lodge, director of the Illinois Department of Conservation, says closures will continue for weeks and rangers will close roads when auto traffic risks damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
William T. Lodge
Illinois Department of Conservation
Boating Awards Presented By Governor Kerner
Governor Otto Kerner honors a community, an organization, and 12 individuals at the Chicago Boat Travel and Outdoor Show. City of Decatur wins the Community Award for a perfect Lake Decatur safety record in 1966. Division XXIII U S Coast Guard Auxiliary Rockford receives the Organization Award for boating safety education. Lewis E. Martin receives a 30year Special Award for Boat Registration and Safety Act leadership. Raymond R. Gregg Jr. earns a Merit Award for service to boaters. Richard R. Novotny III of Riverside is cited for bravery in rescuing four people from Lake Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Kerner
Chicago
City of
Decatur
Lake Decatur
Division XXIII
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Rockford
Lewis E. Martin
Illinois Department of Conservation
Raymond R. Gregg Jr
Richard R. Novotny III
Riverside
Lake Michigan
Ramsey State Lake Angling Prospects Highlighted
Illinois Department of Conservation biologists report strong fishing at Ramsey State Lake in Fayette County. In 1966 anglers caught about 17 000 fish, with bluegill the predominant species followed by largemouth bass redear sunfish and several others. Sampling showed bluegills to nine inches and redears to ten inches. outlook for this year is brighter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey State Lake
Ramsey
Fayette County
Illinois Department of Conservation
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Wendnesday Night Women’s League
S & S Service Center
Vogt’s
IGA Foodliner
Columbia Lanes
Luhr Bros., Inc
Monroe Bldg. Supply
Kruse Chevrolet
Diehl’s Flower Shop
Kruse Chev
Alspach
Ehlers
Taake
Doettling
Asselmeier
Monroe Bld
Rusteberg
Wessel
Schaefer
Fischer
H. Roessler
Distler
Bivins
Eschmann
W. Gummersheimer
Monroe
Athens Lions Club
Lions den
New Athens
Clarion Printing Co
N. Rapp Columbia
Bath
J. B. Bridge Rd
Ill. Rt
Frank Lehr
George Wilde
American Legion and Auxiliary Post
By Shirley Bergman
Frankfort
Kentucky
H. S. Ball
Honor Society
Helen Hale
Helen
K. C
K. C. Hall
Waterloo
Artie Steppig Orchestra
Columbia Sportsman's
Turner Hall
Stan Nelson
Assumption Downs
A* Sa
Dy Paul Powell
Columbia High School
Music BY the Sonics
Gibault High School News
Mall and Frail
Lindgren
Austral
Ais
Ron Clarke
Union
The
Columbia Star
Columbia Building and Loan Association
Clarion Printing Co., Inc
Bank
APO
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