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Newspaper
Columbia Star
Location
Columbia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1965
Page
6
A neighbor group urges quick help as a stalled vehicle or similar jam prompts a collective push. Bystanders rally, offering space and effort to move the obstruction. No injuries reported. authorities advise caution and coordinate assistance.
Millstadt downed Columbia 6 to 3 in the first of a three game series at Millstadt Sunday afternoon. Millstadt jumped ahead with three runs in the second, one in the third and two in the sixth as Columbia scored one in the fourth and two in the fifth. Pistor and Sandhenrich led Millstadt with two hits each while Roessler and Rehg had two for Columbia. Steffenauer and Meyer delivered the only two extra base hits, a triple and a double respectively. Millstadt to play at Columbia next Sunday with a win wrapping the championship.
The Lebanon Greyhounds defeated the Eagles 8 to 3 at Columbia on October 1 behind strong hitting from Don Hoffmann and Howard Thomas. Hoffmann homered and singled while Thomas added a double and a single as Lebanon built eight runs across the second fourth and sixth innings. Steve Volkert led the Eagles with two hits, and Gary Roediger started on the mound before being relieved in the sixth by Steve Davenport. Winning pitcher was Korte for Lebanon.
Janet H. Riebeling of Columbia Illinois sold 1 registered Polled Hereford cow to Eldon Theel of Fond du Lac Wisconsin. The transaction reflects a cross state exchange in cattle trading.
The SS Peter and Paul Hawks end the fall baseball schedule with a 5 2 conference mark after a rough start. Marissa leads with 6 1 while SPPS Hawks sit at 5 2 and Red Bud stands 3 3. Leading hitters include Toenjes Arns Goeddel Hankammer Conrad and Metzger as Hankammer tosses four hit shutout vs Marissa and Conrad drives in the winning run vs Walmeyer.
On October 1 the Student Council held cheerleader tryouts and a five hour vote. Registered students cast ballots for six varsity and four junior varsity selections. The junior varsity winners were Mary Sue Roessler Sandy Roediger Becky Habermehl and Cheryl Sackman. Varsity winners were Susan Volkert Judy Stumpf Lori Heisler Rosemary Polacek Carole Schlemmer and Candy Hoffman.
Mrs. Leslie Hixon recalls growing up in a Central Nebraska sod house with her parents and four brothers. She describes primitive living conditions with leaking roofs, improvised water collection, and early farm chores including driving horses with hay. The piece ends with a mailing address for contributions.
The Columbia High School cross country team, led by Coach Bassy, gained experience as freshmen and sophomores competed through September to October meets. Ron Habermehl led several efforts, while Mike Bieber and others posted top times, though Columbia finished 16th in the Southwest High Invitational and ended the season with a Cahokia Conference defeat.
Short want ad from this paper offers to buy or sell whatever you wish to dispose of. Call 281 4292 to arrange pickup or sale. The notice emphasizes quick, local service through a phone number.
Left handed pitcher Jim Kremmel tossed a three hitter as the Eagles defeated the Waterloo Bulldogs 5 2 at Waterloo on October 2. Eagle bats collected six hits to Waterloo’s three and erased a two run second inning with a five run fifth. Kremmel earned his fourth win of the season as Eagle coach Vernon Smith wrapped up a 7 4 fall season record and a 3 4 Cahokia mark and 2 0 Kaskaskia mark.
A newspaper clipping quotes a popular saying urging readers to balance leisure with continued labor. The message promotes persistent work while enjoying life, framing retirement as a stage to pursue both rest and ongoing activity.
The counselor is a school staff member who works with students, parents, and teachers to solve problems, test and track learning, arrange conferences, and coordinate with nurses, social workers, and psychologists. The role emphasizes in service programs, goal setting, and evaluating overall program effectiveness.
SPPS High School reports its Dramatics Club held its first meeting of the year under Sister Esther Marie. New officers include Janice Riebeling as President Diane Schoenhoff as Vice President and John Mosbacher as Secretary.
A practical wash tip suggests adding a quarter cup of vinegar to the final rinse for socks. This helps remove remaining soap, reduces lint, and leaves socks softer.
Calvin Bode and Gladys Zeiger captured top prizes at a cancer benefit golf tournament at Waterloo Country Club. Bode led men with a 35 gross, Zeiger led women with 47 gross, Milton Hart won men’s handicap prize with 32, and Mrs. Howard Ludwig won the women’s handicap prize with 37. The Illinois Women’s Golfers Association sponsored the statewide event. prizes were silver items and the local event netted $90 for the cancer fund.
A wry remark equates education with the skill of describing a bathing beauty without using hands, implying clever or verbal prowess over physical means. The quote frames learning as verbal artistry and interpretation rather than tactile demonstration.
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