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Newspaper
Columbia Star
Location
Columbia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1966
Page
4
The Missour Synod church at 227 N Good Haven Dr announces divine services at 8 and 10 15 am with an 8 am service broadcast on WCBW FM. Sunday School and Bible classes for all ages meet at 9 05 am. Visitors are welcome at services.
The notice lists weekly services for House of Prayer with Sunday 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. worship and Friday open Bible study at 8:00 p.m. It also provides First Baptist Church SBC at 626 Bottom Avenue with Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 10:45 a.m. Training Union 6:30 p.m. Evening Service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:45 p.m. and nursery during services.
Immaculate Conception Church lists Mser Elmer Holtgrave as pastor with Rev Robert Dollar and Rev Edmund Fitzmorris as assistants. Weekday Masses and confessions listed, Saturday Confessions, Sunday Mass schedule, Holyday Masses, Devo tions and Benediction, and evening Mass times. Societies include St Vincent DePaul Altar Society Holy Name Mothers and Friends Club and teaching inquiry classes schedule in the rectory.
Saint Stephen's Assembly of God on Market and Rapp hosts Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening and Family Night Services at 7:30 p.m. Visitors welcome. St Paul United Church of Christ led by Gerhard Friz and Norman Rahmoeller holds two worship services 8:00 first, 10:15 second with 9:00 Sunday school. bells toll for memorial service broadcast on WCBW-FM. Junior Wom- meets Monday at 8:00.
Bethany Methodist Church will observe Christian Education Sunday in the morning service. A recognition segment honors Sunday School workers and teachers including Phyllis Pearson, Faye Clifton, John Kazee, Nancy Maddox, and Edward Maddox. Rev. John Wood preaches on education responsibilities and opportunities at 9 30 a m in the parsonage basement at 236 W Virginia.
A birthday party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Riebeling in honor of their daughter Renee who turned 10 on November 4. Attendees included Denise Kult Sharon Viet Sharon Brown Paula Callis Angela Janson Elaine Mc Gee Gail Curtis Debbie Hamilton Donnie Bissell Patty Stumpf Donna McConkey Janese Stumpf Kim Mathews Kay Kremmel Jan Diehl Rhonda Bieber Dennis Fritz and Rhonda Riebeling.
The Senior Citizens Club moves its next meeting from December 8 to December 15 at Turner Hall due to another event. A Christmas Party with a $1 gift exchange accompanies the gathering. Mrs. Jess Thurman was taken to St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville for medical care Sunday morning.
The Waterloo Bakershoppers are highlighted as guests with the Men’s League and Churchmen’s Fellowship. Events include Fidesta Bible Class Tuesday at 8:00 and a Thanksgiving Eve Service Wednesday at 8:00. Station WCBW-FM will broadcast. No confirmation class on Saturday, November 26.
The Zoar United Church Evangelical and Reformed in New Hanover Illinois invites members. Memorial Sunday service is on November 20 at 10:00 a m led by Rev Wilbur L Biasch. Men’s first get together is November 22 at 7:00 p m and articles for Zoar Messenger are due November 27.
Miss Diana Harvell daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald Harvell of East Carondelet wed Eugene Kuni son of Mrs Robert O Kuni also of East Carondelet in an 8 p m double ring ceremony at First Baptist Church of Cape Reverend Harold Covington officiated Attendants included Linda Harvell maid of honor Wanda Kuni and Rusty Bey bridesmaids with Debbie Goddard Suzanne Harvell junior bridesmaids and Susy Kruse miniature bride Ring bearer Jay Harvell Best man John Ostertag Ushering by Arthur Karl Kuni Don Dennis Harvell Mike Brown and Darr ell Ostertag Bride wore pear satin gown with jeweled lace details and train. attendants wore gold brocade gowns with pearl headpieces Reception followed in the church hall The couple will reside in East Carondelet after a trip to North Carolina.
Miss Susan Diane Yonkers daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel G Yonkers Florissant Missouri wed Richard Urban Schmidt son of Mr and Mrs Urban Schmidt in a double ring ceremony at Our Lady of Loretta Church in Spanish Lake officiated by Father C R Gallus. The bride wore a floor length poie de soie gown with beaded front and detachable train and carried Lily of the Valley with an orchid center.
Bethel No. 65 of the International Order of Job's Daughters in Columbia hosted a potluck on guest night November 7 at 6 p.m. Honored Queen Kay Ralston presided at the regular meeting. Surprise guest Annabelle Comp ton received a welcome gift and seating in the East. Initiates include Elaine Cleveland Dupe, Jean Crook, Joan Crook, Sue Smith, Celia Dehn, and Debbie Chandler, all Columbia area youths and their families noted.
Mr and Mrs William C Lein announce the adoption of a baby girl Marie Cecilia born October 25 1966 in Columbia They also have a son Billy aged three
Edwin Gummersheimer of Valmeyer, injured in a fall at work in Columbia, discharged from Memorial Hospital Belleville and at home recovering. Mr and Mrs Schmidt, Xavier and SS Peter and Paul graduates, married after honeymoon in the Ozarks and will reside at 8518 North Broadway St. Louis. They were joined in a ceremony at the American Legion Hall Riverview Drive.
One hundred forty seven members of the Senior Citizens Club of Columbia attended the annual Thanksgiving turkey dinner at Turner Hall. Five turkeys and all trimmings were served at noon, with a second meal at six. A brief business meeting noted a 157 member count and John Kremmel urged members to visit Waterloo’s Monroe County Nursing Home. The afternoon featured cards, dancing, and visiting.
Bishop Zuroweste Circle No 886 of the Daughters of Isabella schedules a memorial service for all deceased members on Monday November 21 at 8 00 p m at the Knights of Columbus Hall Waterloo Four deceased members will be honored Catherine Schmidt Grace Kipping Irene Habert and Mary Ross relatives and friends are invited to participate This is the circle's first memorial service since its founding November 23 1952.
Elmer Koch and his granddaughter Andra Aycock receive medical treatment at Christian Welfare Hospital in East St. Louis. Weekend visits include Chicago residents Mr. and Mrs. Mal W. Mueller and family in Brentwood Missouri. Attendees at Deaconess Hospital capping service include George Wilde and Kathy, and Mrs. William Klein Schmidt. Senior Citizens Club dance in Columbia draws six hundred attendees. quilts and pillow cases awarded to Mrs. Koderhand, Harres, and Phelps.
Mr and Mrs Jules Ghyselinck of 231 St Paul Street Columbia hosted over the weekend Mrs Fay Bennett and Mr Fay Bennett of Quincy Illinois, parents of Mrs Ghyselinck.
Vegetable Variations feature acorn squash halves with seasoned sausage balls and glazed apples. Include carrot circles and cauliflower cretettes, a color rich vegetable plate, and spinach souffle in a ring mold with creamed mushrooms. Kabobs of artichoke hearts and tomatoes, butter brushed, broiled 6 to 8 minutes. Sweet potato pineapple pecan casserole with brown sugar.
Mr and Mrs Fred Pellmann of near Millstadt mark their 25th wedding anniversary on Tuesday November 8 Mrs Pellmann formerly Alma Giffhorn of Columbia. They wed at St Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia with Rev G A Friz officiating Attendants included Mrs Steve Sullivan Mrs Ferdinand Giffhorn Herman E Pellmann and Ferdinand Giffhorn (deceased) Mrs Sullivan and her daughter hosted a dinner at their home on the anniversary day.
Bethel No. 65 will attend St. Paul United Church of Christ on Sunday November 20 at 10 15 a m for memorial services. Officers will form the cross at the close. A cross formation practice is set for Saturday November 19 at 4 p m After services the group plans to dine at a local restaurant.
DeAnn Clare Stumpf daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Stumpf turned 12 on November 12. She attended the Firemen's Rodeo with family and enjoyed a skating party at Steinburg's Rink in Forest Park with friends Trudy Bayer Michelle Carle Debbie Hacker Barbara Schmidt Cathy Schmidt Carol Schneider Kathy Schmidt and Dorene. Refreshments followed.
Mr and Mrs William Stevenson of Versailles Missouri visit their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Robert F Lepp and family this week indicating a family gathering and local social notice.
The piece urges daily kindness and timely encouragement. It asks readers to consider how often they respond to requests for payment or aid with genuine consideration and thanks, noting the value of offering help, advice, or a word of sympathy to someone in distress.
Mr and Mrs George B Stemler of R R 2 Millstadt marked their 45th anniversary with family on November 13 after a 10:15 a m church service at St Paul United Church of Christ. A 6 p m buffet at Bluff Grange Hall followed by a dance. They wed November 9 1921 in Sugarloaf Township by Rev Schlinkman. They retire from farming and care for a large garden and many flowers. Six children and 17 grandchildren survive.
Mr and Mrs Delbert Mehrtens of Dupo announce a seven pound baby girl named Trudy born November 8 at Centreville Hospital. This is their first child. Grandparents include Norman Redg of East Carondelet Harold Mehrtens of Columbia William Redg Annie Doerr and Mamie Shandy among others as great grandparents.
A two lane covered bridge spans the Sangamon River at Lake of Gods Park Mahomet Illinois blending colonial rusticity with modern design and steel girders. Designed by Prof German Garfinkel University of Illinois the structure features a kneecap like steel socket transferring loads from timber columns to steel beams and aims to resist time and wear.
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