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Newspaper
Columbia Star
Location
Columbia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1966
Page
3
A ledger excerpt lists vendor charges and reimbursements for city operations. Items include labor, social security, labor costs, insurance, fuel, rock material, equipment rental, office expenses, and miscellaneous services with totals and a city seal noted.
Bleach tablets save storage and handling space with premeasured use, though higher per load cost may offset gains. Muffin batter should be lumpy, not overmixed. Food comes in fresh frozen or canned grades, best buys fit family tastes to reduce waste. Freeze patties with waxed paper or on a sheet in a bag. Legion Auxiliary asks for Viet Nam servicemen names and addresses from Columbia area. contact Alma Rudolph or Hilda Wilde with details.
House plants need two adjustment periods. The first occurs in professionals’ greenhouses with porous clay pots ensuring drainage. The second is at home. avoid over watering to prevent root damage and plant failure.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 581 met at the Legion Home on May 10. Ida Harres reported a thank you from Pilot Guide Dog Foundation and noted stamp donations to veterans hospitals. Juniors hosted mothers May 7. district meet at Freeburg April 23 yielded corsage prize. Plans covered Poppy Day May 27, Vietnam boy packages, float for Legion parade, country store, and library donations. Nominating slate presented for June vote. memorial prayer observed. Mothers Day program honored Gold Star mothers.
The schedule lists daily menus from Monday to Friday including Creamed Chicken and Noodles with Cranberry Sauce and Buttered Corn on May 16. Ham Salad Sandwich and French Fries on May 17. Veg Beef Stew with Cole Slaw on May 18. Chili Crackers and Peanut Butter Sandwiches on May 19. and Tuna Salad on Lettuce with Buttered Peas on May 20 plus fruits, breads, and milk.
School meal offerings include roast beef on bun with pickle chips and buttered rice, turkey a la king and noodles, lettuce salad with French dressing, strawberry ice cream, fruit plate, and toasted cheese sandwich. Desserts include pineapple cheese cake and bar cookies, with milk and fruit juice options.
Dr William A Edwards Reno Nevada podiatrist and president of the American Foot Health Foundation outlines Annual Foot Health Week May 13 20 to educate the public on foot care. He urges school age foot health courses routine exams and senior citizen checkups to improve mobility and comfort for older Americans.
Self check for spinal alignment prompts readers to compare posture in front of a mirror. Five questions cover head tilt shoulder and hip positions plus navel symmetry. The ad urges seeing a chiropractor for potential spinal conditions and notes Dr. A. L. McAuliffe as sponsor with address and contact.
Mrs Wm McConkey hosted a May 5 gathering with nine members. Susan Redler demonstrated grain and fabric while Rita Diehl demonstrated inserting a zipper. The next meeting is scheduled May 14 at 1 30 at Mrs McConkey's home with slides to be shown.
Mary Whitman explains dot books aid A B C s and 1 2 3 s as children color cut and paste. Pioneers find their way in mazes and Peter Rabbit hides in gardens. Editors say kids prefer some help and constant praise from attentive grownups to build confidence.
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