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Newspaper
Columbia Star
Location
Columbia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1967
Page
4
Armyworms are present in thick grain and grass stands with small, variable populations. If many appear, count across the field. no control is needed until averages reach six per linear foot and worms exceed half an inch. Hessian fly puparia found in southern wheat fields signal harvest timing. Farmers warned on toxaphene and carbaryl use near dairy pastures and waterways.
Robert Schiemer of Columbia remains hospitalized as a medical patient at Memorial Hospital in Belleville.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Giffhorn of Columbia announce the engagement of their daughter Joyce to Joseph Range Jr son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Range of Columbia Joyce a Columbia High School graduate now with McKesson and Robbins Drug Co St Louis Joseph a graduate of S S Peter and Paul High School is a student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville A November wedding is planned.
Health article explains headaches signal body trouble and warn of organ issues. It argues pain relief drugs only mask causes while chiropractic adjustments address underlying problems and may prevent future headaches. Sponsored educational piece by Dr A L McAuliffe of Crestview Columbia Illinois.
Livestock markets reach year high prices with hogs and lambs advancing for the sixth straight week while fed cattle firm. Salable cattle and hogs totals were down modestly from prior periods as porkers and sows posted notable gains and cattle top prices marked new highs since 1966.
In the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Monroe County Illinois the estate of Ella M Schiemer is probated with letters testamentary issued May 17 1967 to Robert H Schiemer of 503 N Metter Columbia IL 62236. The claim date is Monday July 3 1967. Claims must be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the County Courthouse Waterloo IL and copies mailed to the representative and attorney Floyd E Crowder 108 S Main St Columbia IL 62236.
A service member in the U S Navy expresses gratitude to Clarion Printing Co for mailing his hometown Columbia Star while stationed overseas aboard USS Bon Homme Richard. Herb Cortner Jr AN 1374273 W G Division signs the letter.
Edw J Meagher Illinois Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation State Committee announces three farm policy meetings in Illinois. Gatherings at LaSalle Peru Holiday Inn May 25 1967 Carbondale Southern Illinois University Carbondale May 31 1967 and Springfield East Holiday Inn June 1 1967 start at 8 PM. Officials report to Secretary Freeman on attendee comments and recommendations.
Three meetings with farmers in major Midwest states illustrated the value of face to face talks for shaping policy and program decisions. Secretary stressed personal experience and farmer leadership input to ease rising farm prices and income squeeze as state and area leaders were invited to participate. Mrs. Pete Hoefer of San Francisco visited briefly with her parents in town.
The Van Luik and Stacy families express thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during bereavement. Special gratitude to Monroe County Nursing Home and its personnel for their care. Adopth Van Luik Geo J Van Luik Mrs Loraine Stacy.
A patient at Deaconess Hospital St Louis Missouri expresses thanks to Rev Friz Rev Rammoller and friends for prayers visits and cards received during illness.
Advertising rates listed include three publications at 16.00 dollars per the law. Legal publications at 20 cents per line. Classifieds at 3 cents per word with a 50 cent minimum. Card of thanks at 3 cents per word with a 75 cent minimum. Display advertising set at 50 cents.
General classified notice inviting readers to come in for seamless floors kitchen carpet wall coverings and murals at Columbia Decorating Center 511 North Main Columbia Illinois phone 2814161.
Spinet piano offered by Missouri Musical in Hampton Village at 5837 Chippewa St. Louis 9 Missouri. Instrument available through small payments and immediate sale notice. Locally viewable. inquire now for purchase terms and viewing arrangements.
Mrs Nyla Grosse Hensley of Kansas City served as guest organist at St Paul United Church of Christ on May 21. A former church organist, she was accompanied by Mrs Mildred Eversall of Belleville.
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