Mayor Reports City Council Accomplishments 1966 67
The annual message outlines sound finances with bonds paid and annexations approved. It notes water and street projects, lighting plans with Illinois Power Co, and purchases of new equipment. Future plans include sewer extension, maintenance building, park improvements, and expansion of city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville Avenue
Bluff Side Road
Cahokia
Illinois
State of Illinois Highway Dept
Planning Commission
Illinois Power Company
American Standard’s Association
Main Street
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Body Of Pilot Found On Tug Boat Near Canton Missouri
The body of tugboat pilot Edward J. Fox Jr. of Dupo was found along the Mississippi River bank near Canton after being missing since April 14. Graveside services were held in Belleville with memorials at Dupo church. Fox, a former paratrooper, had worked on the river since 1959 and left a wife Betty and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dupo
Mississippi River
Canton
Edward J. Fox Jr
State St
Valhalla Cemetery
Belleville
Mr. Fox
Nauvoo
Ill
Lewis County
Earl Barkley
Harry Rutan
Granite City
Charles R. Jakoubek
Don Rutledge
Wood River
Christ United Evangelical and Reformed Church
Fox
Collinsville
Betty
Michael
Michelle
Dana
Scott
Edward Fox
Columbia
Edward
Marian) Landis
Florissant
Gene
Karen) Fabiano Hanahan
S.C
Puddington to Speak at Columbia High Awards Banquet
Dave Puddington Washington University head football coach will address the second annual Columbia High School Awards banquet. He led the 1962 squad to its first win in five years after a 16 game skid and earned 1963 Amateur Football Contributor honors in the St Louis area. He also received Phi of the Year in 1966 and has served as Branch Rickey Chapter president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Puddington
Washington University
Columbia High School
Puddington
St. Louis
Phi
Rickey
Fellowship of Christian Atheletes
Monroe County Prepares Tax Bills Under New Automated System
The county advances an automated tax billing procedure with new bill formats for personal property and real estate. Schedules call for printing in the first week of May and mailing by mid May. Officials urge residents to review the new forms and ask questions as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Ground Breaking at St Paul UCC Church Educational Building
Rev Norman Rahmoeller co pastor of St Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia turns the first shovel at the ground breaking for the church Educational Building. Rev G A Friz D D stands nearby as H J Frierdich and Sons Inc awarded the $238000 contract for 340 working days. Construction starts soon to house council room Sunday School Library classrooms Fellowship Hall kitchen facilities and church offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Rahmoeller
St. Paul United Church of Christ, Columbia
Rahmoeller
G. A. Friz
D.D
H. J. Frierdich & Sons, Inc
Columbia City Council approves new year appointments and adds Vogt
The council recognizes David A. Vogt as a new member elected April 18 alongside three incumbents. Mayor Kremmel reads his annual message and council approves standing committees, city officer appointments, and 1966 67 library report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A. Vogt
Columbia Star
Liquor Commission
Board of Health
Department of City Civil Defense
City Planning Commismission
Columbia Volunteer Fire Company
Columbia Public Library
Area Man Dies in Auto Tractor Collision
Ervin Minnemann Jr. a 19 year old from Prairie du Rocher died after an auto tractor crash Friday on a road north of Modoc. He collided with a tractor driven by Thomas Lark a 27 year old Modoc man. Minnemann died Saturday at St Clement’s Hospital Red Bud despite life saving efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin Minnemann Jr
Prairie du Rocher
Minnemann
Modoc
Thomas Lark
St. Clement’s Hospital
Red Bud
Ervin Minnemann Sr
Vernon
Melvin
Deloren
Beloved Columbia Painter Louis Landgraf 78 Dies
Louis H. Landgraf 78 a retired painter and decorator died at Memorial Hospital Belleville on Thursday April 27 born in Columbia April 27 1889 son of the late Louis and Theresa Landgraf nee Schneider Funeral services were held April 29 at 2 p m in St Paul United Church of Christ Burial in St Paul Cemetery Schmidt Funeral Home in charge Survived by wife Bertha two daughters Ardella Mayhew and Grace Volkert three sisters Bertha Landgraf Ida Staude and Anita Crow Landgraf was a member of the Columbia Gymnastic Association and Painters Local 215
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis H. Landgraf
Memorial Hospital
Belleville
Columbia
Louis
Theresa Landgraf
Schneider
St. Paul
New Hospital pledge reaches 82400 at St Clement’s Aux
At the St Clement’s Host Auxiliary board meeting on April 18 the pledge for the new hospital rose to 82400. Plans are under way for the annual Christmas Carousel and Bazaar to be held for fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Director
St. Clement’s
Community Banquet Honors Local Young Athletes
A banquet to honor the community's young athletes will be held Saturday May 13 at 6 30 p.m. in Turner Hall. Tickets are 1.50 and the public is invited to attend. tickets available from any high school student or Turner member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Hall
Turner
Awards Presented At Pack Meeting In Columbia Cub Scouts
The April Pack meeting on April 27 led by Cub master Aloys Riebeling announced a paper drive for May 6. Fire Chief Clem Metter gave a safety program while posters were painted for judging at the next meeting. Robert L. Tunze awarded 43 Achievement Awards to 32 boys including Bobcat Fin Jim Metter Paul Mehrmann David Mehrmann and others across Wolf Bear Lion ranks with Silver and Gold Arrows. Kenneth Rahmoeller was inducted into Webelos and John Belim advanced to Boy Scouting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Cub Scouts
Aloys Riebeling
Clem Metter
Columbia Fire Dept
Robert L. Tunze
Bobcat Fin
Jim Metter
Paul Mehrmann
David Mehrmann
Rodney Duffy
Edward Breeding
Bob Christ
Peter Norman
George Kutterer
John Metter
Keith Brown
Russell Buechler
Mark Smith
Stephen Roediger
Mark Eplin
Gary Hankamer
Ronald Newton
Michael Sumoski
Steve Hosler
John Pogue
Micheal Daab
Kenneth Rahmoeller
Kim Eckrich
Mark Schoenhoff
Norman Todd Stumpf
Kevin Wrinkle
Pat Prader
Randy Sellinger
James Tilley
Brian Smith
John Kendall
Webelos
John Belim
John Munton
Effingham Auxiliary Meeting Report and New Members
Report on the 10th District Auxiliary meeting held in Effingham on April 13 lists attendees including Mrs. R. W. Jost and Mrs. J. A. Werth of Waterloo, Mrs. Leonard Mohr, Mrs. Otto Huch of Red Bud, Mrs. Grace Laufer of Marissa, and Miss Nina Wehrheim of Baldwin. Membership Chairman Betty Toal announces 16 new members and notes those joining by May 24 will be honored at the General Meeting in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
10Th District
Effingham
R.W. Jost
Waterloo
J. A. Werth
Leonard Mohr
Otto Huch
Red Bud
Grace Laufer
Marissa
Nina Wehrheim
Baldwin
Betty Toal
Auxiliary
Dispute Over How a Large National Income Should Be Distributed
A broad consensus exists on the goal of a large national income, with debate centered on the best methods for its distribution. Proponents argue for equity and efficiency, while critics warn against potential inefficiencies and loss of incentives.
City Council Minutes Summarize April 1967 Actions
Mayor H. Kremmel presided at 7:30 p.m. with Aldermen Landgraf Bergman Lepp Gallagher Van Luik Eckert Vogt. April 3 10 17 regular meetings and April 18 special meeting minutes approved. April 1967 receipts 16072.65 transmitted to City Treasurer. Operating funds 114957.43 pledged funds 29835.64 for April 30 1967. Accounts payable approved after claims read. Annual meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kremmel
Aldermen
Landgraf
Bergman
Lepp
Gallagher van Luik
Eckert
Vogt
Two Local Students To State Student Council Convention
Two Columbia High School students Sandy Jahr and David Riebeling attended the Illinois Association of Student Councils Convention at the Sherman House Chicago April 27 28 29 with Wayne Chalklacombe as adviser. The event drew 370 schools and 1256 attendees including adult advisers. sessions covered student council topics and elections for state officers concluded with installation of new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Association of Student Councils
Sherman House
Chicago
Sandy Jahr
Kenneth Jahr
David Riebeling
Carl Riebeling
Columbia High School
Wayne E. Challacombe
Columbia
Additional Gas Lines To be Brought To Columbia
Mississippi River Transmission Corp plans to supply Laclede Gas Co 30 million cubic feet daily and Union Electric 2 million daily next fall via 3.6 million dollars for 31 miles of new pipeline between West Point Arkansas and Columbia Illinois St Louis area gas flow increase to 17 million daily and additional 15 million daily via east line in Illinois by November, totaling pipeline relocations and a compressor unit move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River Transmission Corp
St. Louis
Laclede Gas Co
Union Electric
Alton
Federal Power Commission
Washington
Arkansas
St.Louis
Illinois
Transmission
FPC
Laclede Gas
Laclede
West Point Ark
Columbia, NL
City Council Minutes Report Police Activity and Fire Requests
The council reviewed and filed the police department report noting 18 arrests for traffic violations 1 tail light ticket 3 parking citations and 101 calls. Alvin Lamczyk was sentenced to 2 years for burglary at Mattingly Jewelry Store. Maintenance and fire reports were presented with a disaster truck replacement requested. The council approved the Community Development Survey and a building permit for the United Church of ChristEducational Building before adjourning at 11 25 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Juengling
Alvin Lamczyk
R. A
Nashville
Menard
Chester
Mattingly
North Main St
Donald Stumpf
Council
Harold Steffenauer
Columbia Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Dept
Columbia Rural Fire Protection District
Richard Billings
Columbia Jaycees
Jaycees
Aderman Lepp
United Church of Christ
Wind and Water Erosion in Illinois Soils
Blowing dust and wind erosion drew public concern in February while Illinois soils faced greater losses from water erosion on fall-plowed slopes. Farm homeowners without underground water rely on pond water and must filter and purify it, typically with chlorination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Tax Bill Promises Shifts in Tax Burden
The proposal outlines reductions for some taxpayers while potentially raising taxes for others. It emphasizes redistributing fiscal pressure between groups and argues benefits from reform.
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Monroe St
F. A
Monroe Street
Ferkel Street
Columbia Avenue
Rapp Avenue
Whiteside Street
Bail Diamond
Rt. 3
William Landgraf
Kremmel
George van Luik
George Eckert
David Vogt
Carl Richert
Third Ward
Wilbert H. Kremmel
William Gallagher
Robert Lepp
Warren Berg
Boruane Ae
John E. Jones
Waldorf Colege
Forrest City
Iowa
Alice Fehrenbach
Denver
George Walter
Lawrence University
Appleton
Wisconsin
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