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Newspaper

Columbia Star

Location

Columbia, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1966

Page

2

Illinois taxpayers reminded to file 1966 estimated tax

Illinois individuals must file Form 1040 ES for 1966 and pay at least 25 percent of their estimated tax by April 15 1966. District Director Jay G Philpott of Central and Southern Illinois urges all filers to meet the deadline and obtain Document No 5111 by writing the Internal Revenue Service Springfield Illinois office.

Illinois Internal Revenue Central and Southern Illinois Jay G. Philpott Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box Springfield Ill

Counseling Meeting for Small Businesses at SIU

Representatives from the SBA, Commerce, and Defense will hold a Counseling Conference at Southern Illinois University Carbondale April 6 from 9 30 a m to 3 00 p m in the Agricultural Building First hand information will cover Starting a Business SBA Loans Industrial Development Loans Selling Your Products to the Government and its Prime Contractors and a Show You program to acquaint manufacturers with pro-

Small Business Administration Department of Commerce Department of Defense Southern Illinois University, Agricultural Building Carbondale

Training School For Custom Spray Operators

A training school and license test for Custom Spray Operators will be held Monday April 4 at Carbondale in Muckelroy Auditorium on the Southern Illinois University campus. The program begins at 9:00 a.m. CST with Division of Plant Industry personnel and University of Illinois Extension Crop Specialists teaching topics from post emergence weed treatments to the Custom Spray Law. A written test and license fee of 25 dollars follow. The 74th Illinois General Assembly enacted the Custom Spray Law requiring licensure for hired pesticide applications, with several exemptions for farmers, governments, veterinarians, and nuisance pest control near dwellings.

Carbondale Muckelroy Agriculture Southern Illinois University Division of Plant Industry Illinois Department of Agriculture University of Illinois Extension Crop Specialists Illinois General Assembly Illiois Department of Agriculture

SBA Leaders Call Business and Civic Leaders to Discuss Southern Illinois Programs

Regional SBA director John P. Pfeffer urges attendance of businessmen and civic leaders to meet SBA officials who will explain programs designed to create economic opportunities in the Southern Illinois trade areas.

Cedures John P. Pfeffer St. Louis

Ralph Struder Heads Region 8 Tourism Council

Ralph Struder of Belleville has been elected president of Region 8 Tourism Council succeeding the late Eldon Hazlet. Struder, production manager at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Snows, also leads the Belleville Serra International chapter and the Belleville Sweet Adelines. Fred Summers becomes first vice president in charge of finance. Other officers include Francis Kaar, William Butler, and Dale Henry. A four color brochure detailing Region 8 points of interest is planned after 100,000 copies were requested last biennium.

Ralph Struder East Belle Belleville Eldon E. Hazlet Carlyle Struder National Shrine of Our Lady of Snows Stauder Serra International Sweet Adelines Paul Simon Troy Tourism Council Francis Kaar Greater Alton Assn. of Commerce William Butler Centralia Chamber of Commerce Dale Henry Clark, Dietz and Associates Region

Local Youth Enlists in Air Force for Basic Training

Bernard J. Roeber, son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Roeber of 417 Columbia Avenue, has enlisted in the U S Air Force. He is undergoing basic training at Lackland Air Force Base Texas and will be trained in the electrical aptitude area. Bernard is a 1965 graduate of Columbia High School.

Bernard J. Roeber Bernard C. Roeber Columbia Avenue U.S. Air Force Lackland Air Force Base Texas Bernard Columbia High School

Monroe County 4-H Federation formed in Waterloo

Thirty six Monroe County 4-H members and seven adult leaders gathered at the Farm Bureau Hall in Waterloo on Friday evening March 18 to organize the county federation. Roger Guebert was elected temporary chairman and Janet Kolmer temporary secretary. A constitution committee was named to draft the county federation constitution to be sent to all 4-H clubs for approval.

Monroe County 4-H Farm Bureau Hall Waterloo Dave River Karen Riefschneider Judy Knipp Bob Stumpf St. Clair County Roger Guebert Janet Kolmer Dorothy Mueller Kathryn Guebert Harriet Zipfel Roger DeMond Helen Hemme Roger Schaefer Kenneth Glaenzer Ronald Braun David Shilliday Linda Koch Irene Huch

G I Insurance Application Window Ends May 2

Edward B. Akin warns veterans the GI insurance program runs from May 1 1965 to May 2 1966 with eligibility questions about wartime service disability and insurance status. Veterans should contact their local Illinois Veterans Commission Office or John N. Chouinard at the Waterloo county courthouse on Tuesday mornings from 8 30 until noon.

Edward B. Akin Illinois Veterans’ Commission Akin John N. Chouinard Waterloo

Hog Prices Fall on Higher Run as Cattle Market Rises

Slaughter cattle demand remained strong with buyers supporting steers and heifers as prices climbed. Hogs and lambs eased on larger runs and lower pork demand with Friday hog tops near 25 dollars per cwt, while cattle prices posted gains across weight classes and cows or calves saw renewed buying.

Producers Live Stock Marketing Association

4-H Dairy Judging Contest Set for April 2

Monroe County 4-H members will compete in a Dairy Judging Contest on April 2 starting at 9 00 a.m. at the Kenneth Hartman farm to decide who will represent Monroe County in the State Judging Contest. Six classes with four animals each will be judged. All 4-H members may compete. only those with Dairy Projects can judge at the state level.

Monroe County Agricultural 4-H Kenneth Hartman Monroe County

Summer Intern Program Offered This Summer

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services will launch an eight week earn as you learn summer intern program for undergrad students to explore social work as a profession. Director Cyril H. Winking announced the program aims to boost future careers in social work and has informed college deans and placement officers. Eligible are students in good standing entering their third year, with the program starting June 27.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Cyril H. Winking Illinois Winking

New Dumping Rules Take Effect In April

Open dumps and open dumping of refuse in Illinois are to be outlawed starting Friday April 1 under Rules and Regulations for Approved Methods of Refuse Disposal. The standards, created under the Illinois Refuse Disposal Law, were drafted by the Division of Sanitary Engineering with advice from the Refuse Advisory Board. The Department of Public Health will notify all dump operators of any deficiencies, and the new minimum standards apply to both municipal and private dumps.

Minois Illinois 74Th General Assembly Division of Sanitary Engineering Refuse Advisory Board Otto Kerner Illinois Department of Public Health

Spinet Piano For Sale by Missouri Musical Instru

A local listing advertises a spinet piano for sale from Missouri Musical Instrument Distributors Inc located at 5837 Chippewa St Louis Missouri with small payment terms and immediate response request. An archival public notice follows about sealed highway material bids due April 4 1966 in Monroe County Illinois and a separate probate notice for Catherine Frances Trent estate with administration granted to Arthur P Wink and a May 2 1966 claim date.

Hampton Village Chippewa St. Louis Missouri Catherine Frances Trent Arthur P. Wink N. Main Street Columbia Illinois Floyd E. Crowder South Main Street Waterloo LeRoy M. Reitz

Columbia Star founder George W. Smith obituary note

The Columbia Star notes George W. Smith as founder with Roy P. Conrad editor and Clarion Patg. Co. as publisher. Published weekly on Thursdays in Columbia Illinois 62236.

George W. Smith Roy P. Conrad Clarion Patg. CO Columbia Illinois

Card of Thanks from the Mercer Family

The Mercer Family thanks the Walmeyer Fire Department, friends and neighbors for their quick response and help during the house fire at Merrimac. Their kindness will be long remembered.

Walmeyer Fire Department Merrimac Mercer

Mourning note for Leon Shaffer follows passing

The Shaffer family thanks all for kindness and consolation after the death of husband and father Leon Shaffer. Special gratitude goes to Rev. Paul Wise and Rev. Clyde Leslie for comfort, to those who sent tributes, to Kassly Funeral Home for favors, and to all who assisted.

Leon Shaffer Paul Wise Clyde Leslie Kassly Funeral Home

Thanks for cards and kindness during hospital stay

Clarence W. Stumpf expresses gratitude to friends relatives neighbors and American Legion Post 581 for cards letters and many kindnesses shown during a 23 day stay at St Elizabeths Hospital. Special thanks to Dr Friz and Rev Rahmoeller for visits and prayers.

American Legion St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Friz Rev Rahmoeller

Thanking Friends After Hospital Stay at Missouri Pacific

A personal note from Charles J. Faust thanks friends relatives and neighbors for cards visits and support during his patient stay at Missouri Pacific Hospital. Special gratitude extended to Rev Father Hickie for visits and prayers.

Missouri Pacific Hospital Father Hickie Charles J. Faust

Thanks for Support During Hospital Stay

Richard D. Bess expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors who sent cards gifts visited him at Missouri Pacific Hospital and aided his wife and daughter Special thanks go to Rev Dr G A Friz and Rev Norman Rahmole for their visits and prayers.

Missouri Pacific Hospital G. A. Friz Norman Rahmoeller Richard D. Bess

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THE Dodgers Sandy Koufax Sandy Siu Horn’s Bakery South Main St. Columbia, Illinois Blood Horn Proprietor N. Main St Office of Norman W. Beck Court House Edgar O. Zimmer F. L. Smith S. Main Street Columbia, Ilinois H. A. Matthews Optometrist West Legion Main Street Thurman's Coffee Shop G. I. Insurance A. L. McAuliffe N. Main Crestview Columbia, Illinois MO. Musical Instrument Distr., Inc Supt. of Ilinois Board OF Commissioners State OF Illinois Circuit Court OF the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Schiemer Insurance Agency, Inc General Insurance South Main St Schiemer Insurance Columbia Star Asspciarion Wewspaper Ember Clarence W. Stumpf Columbia Strassenfest Herbert Schueler
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