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Newspaper

Columbia Star

Location

Columbia, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1966

Page

3

Warnock Boys and Girls 4 H Club Meets In November

The Warnock Boys and Girls 4 H Club met November 7 at Raymond Rich home with 17 members and one guest. Talks covered wildlife carrot disease transplanting seedlings and triangular bandage. A state police safety talk and recreation led by Christine Bahr and Daniel Rahe followed refreshments. Next meeting set for December 5 at New Hanover Church Hall.

Warnock Raymond Rich John Stumpf Daniel Rahe Susan Rich Virginia Rick Christine Bahr New Hanover Church Mark Dintleman

Death of Arthur Hofstetter during deer hunt at Dixon Missouri

Arthur M Hofstetter 76 died suddenly while deer hunting with his son in Dixon Missouri on Wednesday November 16 He was born September 24 1890 in Centreville Township He is survived by wife Frieda four sons Alfred Arthur Raymond and Kenneth a daughter Arleen Kempf and sister Tillie Schlider Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 pm from Cashner Funeral Home Dupo to Christ United Church Dupo with burial at Bahnemeier Cemetery The Senior Citizens will visit the funeral home at 3 pm Friday

Arthur M. Hofstetter Frieda Hofstetter Keller Arthur Dixon Hofstetter Centreville Township Charles Mary Hofstetter Mueller Cashner Funeral Home Dupo Christ United Church Neil Schroeder Bahnemeier Frieda Alfred Raymond Kenneth Hofstetter Norman Arleen) Kempf George Tillie) Schlieder

Forcing Bulbs Care Tips From Growers

Forcing bulbs this winter, keep each variety in the same clay pot as Dutch and U S growers. A six inch azalea pot holds six tulips or three large daffodils or hyacinths. Partially cover each bulb with proper garden soil mixture.

Holland U.S

4 H Club honors and awards announced at Monroe County meeting

The Monroe County 4-H Federation meeting named Delores Kinzinger and Linda Koch as home economics delegates with Kathleen Stumpf and Ardis Kohlmeier as first and second alternates. I Dare You awards went to Russell Hoerr, Ervin Riebeling Jr., Ardis Kohlmeier, Barbara Braun, Linda Sue Koch, and Rose Ann Mehrtens. Special agricultural awards were given to several members and advisers. The 4-H Alumni Award went to Mrs. Ruth Knop Schmidt. Ross Korves presided. pledges were led by John Stumpf and Marilyn Pflueger, with Ardis Kohlmeier directing the national anthem. awards were presented by Elizabeth Hoffmann and Arlin Obst.

Delores Kinzinger Linda Koch Kathleen Stumpf Ardis Kohlmeier Russell Hoerr Ervin Riebeling Jr Barbara Braun Linda Sue Koch Rose Ann Mehrtens Illinois Holstein - Friesian Association Roger Guebert Bettylou Stemler David Wetzel Kenneth Stemler Robert Guebert Illinois Lloyd Klindworth Monroe County Elizabeth Hoffman Arlin H. Obst

Nursing Home Week Activities Highlight Resident Fun

Residents enjoyed varied events this week headlined by the Senior Citizens Kitchen Band on Sunday. Baptist Church volunteers from Waterloo spent Monday mending bed spreads with St. Joe's women contributing Tuesday.

Senior Citizens Kitchen Band The Baptist Church of Waterloo St. Joe's

Medicare Enrollment Guidance for December Birthdays

Sebastian J Valle explains when to file for health insurance and how enrollment affects hospital and medical coverage. Filing in November ensures December start. delaying enrollment shifts medical coverage and may incur higher premiums. Working individuals can request after hours assistance by phone or mail. proof of age is required, with local offices helping obtain acceptable birth or baptismal evidence.

New Hanover Homemakers Meet November Fourteen

The New Hanover Unit of Homemakers Ex tension Association met November 14 at Zoar Church Hall. Twenty one members and one visitor attended as plans were made for a Christmas Dinner at a local restaurant with reservations due by December 5.

New Hanover

Twenty Years Ago In Columbia News Tidbits

Miss Elsie Janson wed Arthur Helfrich in a Nuptial Mass at Immaculate Conception Church Columbia on November 14. Twenty two Monroe-St Clair Bankers Federation delegates attended a dinner at Turner Hall with Mr Curry of Mercantile Commerce Bank as speaker and E L Rauch presiding. Jackie Tunze hosted a fourth grade birthday gathering at her home with a piano gift surprise and a birthday supper for relatives. Also noted are Dad's Day attendees from Columbia for the Illinois football game in Champaign including L P Weiner and family and several local residents.

Elsie Janson John Janson Columbia Arthur Helfrich Near Millstadt Immaculate Conception Church Hilda Henry Helfrich Roe - St. Clair Bankers Federation Turner Hall Monroe County Monroe-St. Clair Bankers Federation St. Clair Monroe Counties Curry Mercantile Commerce Bank St. Louis E. L. Rauch Monroe National Bank Jackie Tunze Alvin Tunze Tunze Candes Arthur Roediger Jackie Illinois Champaign L. P. Weiner Edna Dell Jack Brucker Bobby Palmer Kathleen Schaffer Frederick Young

Nite Unit Homemakers Meet at Jehling Home

The Columbia Nite Unit of Monroe County Homemakers Extension Association gathered at Mrs. Marvin Jehling's home Tuesday evening with 32 members and one guest. Ruth Schmidt presented the major lesson on today’s household linens and Martha Battoe gave the minor lesson on the psychology of gift giving. Marilyn Harris led recreation. hostesses were Carol Seibel Gladys Ludwig and Marilyn Harris. The next meeting is a Christmas party at Eberhard's on December 20 at 6 30 p.m. Mrs Elmer Blank is organization chairman.

Columbia Nite Monroe County Homemakers’ Extension Association Marvin Jehling Ruth Schmidt Martha Battoe Marilyn Harris Carol Seibel Gladys Ludwig Eberhard’s Elmer Blank

Birthday Program Delights Columbia Home Bureau Residents

This month's birthday program organized by Mrs. Elmer Blank and the Columbia Home Bureau Unit featured old time band music by Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Blank and local youths. Carol Lee's Dance Studio alumni performed, with Mr. Stock and Miss Genevieve Wetmore honored as November's oldest residents. Birthday favors were given to all attendees, yielding a joyful afternoon.

Elmer Blank Columbia Home Bureau Columbia Carol Lee Stock Genevieve Wetmore

Engagement Announced for Maureen Pankey and Drew Loless

Engagement announced by Mr. and Mrs. Jay Pankey of 215 S Fifth Street Dupo. Bride elect Maureen Elaine Pankey a Dupo High School graduate and stenographer with Southwestern Bell. Groom to be Drew A Loless a Dupo graduate attending Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Wedding plans are indefinite.

Maureen Elaine Pankey Drew A. Loless Jay Pankey S. Fifth Street Dupo Mr. Loless Robert Loless Jr East Carondelet Dupo Community High School The Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Mrs Theo Klein Hosts Monroe County Home Economics Club

Eighteen members of the Columbia Day Unit met at Mrs. Theodore Klein home with two children. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Roy Taake and Mrs. Emma Rose. Coffee and cake preceded the meeting. Roscall asked for Thanksgiving dinner prep tips. Major lesson was Today's Household Linen. minor lesson The Psychology of Gift Giving. Business set next year’s meeting places and hostesses. Christmas party planned at Mrs. Walter Reichert’s home with a neon covered dish meal and gift exchange.

Columbia Day Unit Monroe County Home Economics Club Theodore Klein Roy Taake Emma Rose Roscall Albert Bertram Walter Reichert

Mrs Wayne Compton Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs Wayne Compton entertained the Bridge Club at a luncheon on Thursday honoring Mrs Frank Eversull. Guests included Mrs Alvin Klein Mrs Arthur Rueck Mrs Elmer Rauch Mrs Frank Eppinger Mrs C W Richert Miss Esther Rose Miss Alfreda Breidecker Miss Hulda Breidecker Mrs Walter Lorenzen of St Louis and Mrs Joe Christopher of Red Bud.

Wayne Compton Bridge Club Frank Eversull Eversull Alvin G. Klein Arthur Rueck Elmer Rauch Frank Eppinger C. W. Richert Esther Rose Alfrieda Breidecker Hulda Breidecker Walter Lorenzen St. Louis Joe Christopher Red Bud

Airlift plan expands mail to overseas military posts

Postmaster Paul Cash announced that first class mail voice letters and parcels up to five pounds and 60 inches combined will be airlifted on a space available basis between the United States and overseas military post offices. Second class publications will also be airlifted from San Francisco to forces in Viet Nam. Surface moves within the U S apply to parcels under airlift limits, with Christmas parcels due by December 1 for mailing, and air mail to Viet Nam by December 10.

Paul Cash United States San Francisco Viet Nam Cash

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Zookie Warnock Boys & Girls Arthur Hofstetter Columbia, Ill Mogen David Walt Schlemmer Orch Tikies al Ross Orch Columbia Gymnastic Association P. O Til Uncle Sam First National Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Zel Parkview School Coney Island Nursing Home News Kodak Films & Finishing Daah’s John A. Daab, R. Ph Bea Sebastian J. Valle Social Security Administration Norman Stumpf Gary Reichert Raymond Fischer Leroy Quirin Albert Rehmer Dean Reichert United Church of Christ Emma Huebner St. John’s United Church of Christ of Fairs Jesse Nienhaus Frieda Pohlmann W. H. Kern Viola Rueck Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Keith Knippenberg Immanuel Lutheran Church of Waterloo Lutheran School Chapel Corner Assembly of God Church of Renault John J. Mueller Jehling Home Maureen Pankey Theo. Klein EC. Club Fred Young Christian Science Monitor Capitol Hill Main Street Christian Science Monitor Norway Street Boston Massachusetts U.S.A Bones Alden Bernard B. Yarma Hs. Alam B. Benning Coughton Arthur R. Broderick Heliograving Clarion Proy. Co Columbia, Illinois
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