What The Social Security Amendments Of 1965 Mean To You And Your Family
Ralph Brasher outlines how the 1965 amendments expand benefits for workers and widows in Monroe County. Credits required vary by age, with some retirees qualifying earlier and payments for widows and spouses. Eligible 62 year olds earning under 3000 per year should consult the East St. Louis district office for rights and assistance.
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Ralph Brasher
Social Security
East St. Louis
Ilinois
Monroe County
Missouri Avenue
Monroe County Reimbursed for Exceptional Children Education Claims
State education official Ray Page certified Special Education claims from 826 school districts totaling 12.7 million dollars. Monroe County was reimbursed 9,929.00, with Cook County receiving over 7.6 million of which Chicago schools get about 5.0 million. The program operates in 97 counties and expanded to serve about 165,000 handicapped children by 1965 66, up from 150,000 and 3,500 teachers in 1964 65.
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Monroe County
Ray Page
Illinois
Cook County
Chicago
Page
Office of Public Instruction
Monroe
Moriog
Diewen
Oloh
Aaron
Washington
Records show FHA loans in Illinois hit high in 1965
Illinois Farmers Home Administration reports a 1965 record high 8210 people benefited and 20.5 million dollars in loans issued. Repayments totaled 14.2 million with 61 million outstanding. 35 county offices serve the state including loans to Madison, Monroe and St Clair counties. Senior citizen and Economic Opportunity Act loans are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Farmers Home Administration
Eldon B. Colegrove
Colegrove
Illinois Farm
FHA
Madison
Monroe
St. Clair
Soil and Water Association
Summerfield
Belleville
East Main Street
Harold F. Kiepe
Christmas Mail For Armed Forces Overseas
The period October 21 to November 10 is set for surface mailing of Christmas parcels to Armed Forces overseas. Airmail parcels may be sent December 1 to December 10. Greeting cards follow parcel dates. Pack boxes tightly with cushioning, include a contents slip and addresses, and note customs declarations and prohibited items as posted.
Teachers To Have In-Service Training For Gifted Students
The Illinois plan for gifted education program development, funded by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, was discussed at the October Columbia Community Unit No. 4 meeting. An eight session in-service study group will begin in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Columbia Community Unit No. 4
Parkview School
Big Sweet Potato on Display at Local Tavern
Charles Bergmann showcases a 412 pound sweet potato at his tavern. Grower Clarence Taake produced the giant vegetable for public display and excitement.
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Charles
Bergmann
Clarence Taake
Red Cross Bloodmobile to Visit Columbia November 23
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Columbia on Tuesday November 23. A quota of 145 pints is set. The drive will take place in the basement recreation rooms of St Paul United Church of Christ with the Columbia Jayceeettes serving as captains to recruit donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Columbia
St. Paul
Columbia Jayceeettes
Lions Club Awards Night at Eberhard's Restau rant
The Columbia Lions held their annual awards night Tuesday at Eberhard's Restaurant. Zone chairman Howard Dewing gave perfect attendance pins to Walter Frierdich eight years James Crowe seven Elmer Diel six Lee A Weisbacher Jr four Roland Hauck four Bill Conrad four Ken Puckett three Carl James Grueninger three Roy Limestall two Clifford Haberl two Royal Bondie two James Law one and Louis Carle one year. Royal Bondie announced the License Plate Project with James Law in charge. Bill Conrad reported on the Blind Drive held October 8-9 with receipts higher than last year. a detailed report will come next meeting as some businessmen have not been contacted.
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Columbia Lions
Eberhard
Howard Dewing
Zone 2
Walter Frierdich
James Crowe
Elmer Diel
Lee A. Weisbacher Jr
Roland Hauck
Bill Conrad
Ken Puckett
Carl James Grueninger
Roy Limestall
Buettner Construction Hires Chilean Engineer Leonel Nelson
Buettner Construction of Columbia this week announced the engagement of Leonel G. Nelson of Santiago Chile as construction engineer. Nelson, husband of former Frances Swartz, is a Chilean trained engineer with experience as estimator draftsman and cost control director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buettner Construction
Columbia
Leonel G. Nelson
Santiago
Chile
Nelson
Frances Swartz
University of
Local Realtor Attends Illinois Real Estate Convention
Juanita Browne a local realtor and her sales staff attended the Illinois Association of Real Estate Boards 49th convention in Chicago at the Sherman House. The October event offered courses in real estate automation ethics appraising financing contracts and conveyances real estate principles advertising and practical selling. The agency plans a Columbia home survey to prepare for future automation driven transactions.
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Juanita Browne
Illinois Association of Real Estate Boards
Chicago
Sherman House
IAREB
Columbia
Purina Feeding Advisory School Draws Illinois Indiana Kentucky Dealers
Robert C. Myrick of Luhr Feed Company Waterloo joined about 65 Purina dealer personnel from Illinois Indiana and Kentucky at a Louisville Kentucky school. The program covered modern feeding methods for dairy and beef cattle with Purina specialists leading sessions. The theme focused on helping cattlemen and dairymen boost profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Myrick
Luhr Feed Company, Inc
Waterloo
Purina
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisville
Community Office Hours Set By Stabilization Service
The Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service schedules hours in Edwardsville from 10:00 to 12:00 Noon on the first and third Tuesdays each month and in Waterloo from 10:00 to 12:00 Noon on the second and fourth Tuesdays. Additional appointments are available at the Belleville office on other days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Edwardsville
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Office
Waterloo
Belleville
Immaculate Conception School Wurstmarkt Sponsored in Columbia
The Parents and Friends Club of Immaculate Conception School in Columbia sponsors a Wurstmarkt on Sunday October 24 from 11 am to 7 pm at the school. Dinners include pork sausage or beef with sauerkraut mashed potatoes green beans applesauce and a large assortment of homemade pies and cakes. Carry outs available starting at 11 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parents and Friends Club of
Immaculate Conception School
Columbia
National Newspaper Week reflection and history
A summary of National Newspaper Week celebrates the press as a schoolmaster and guardian of freedom. It traces the rise of a free press from early censorship to Zenger’s trial and the First Amendment, and calls for renewed dedication to accurate reporting and community progress during October 10 to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
John Peter Zenger
New York Weekly Journal
Columbia High School Chorus Attends SIU Choral Clinic
Columbia High School chorus classes joined 27 southern Illinois schools at the SIU Choral Clinic in Carbondale on October 9. Thirty Columbia students practiced, heard guest conductor Dr. William Peterman, and performed a concert at Shyrock Auditorium with college groups and a lecture on high school musical plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia High School
Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Columbia
Diane Bondie
Betsy Burgess
David Burks
Diane Chattillion
Becky Habermehl
Diane Hacker
Randy Hoffmann
Richard Mundinger
Bennie Neurohr
Terry Newton
Vicki Range
Dennis Rey
Bruce Rouse
Linda Staedtler
Linda Steinmann
Mary Kay Steppig
Jeanette Todd
Ellen Volk
Kenny Wilde
Darlene Woodcock
Cheryl Sackman
Douglas Beckstein
John Beiber
Lori Heisler
Allan Hoffman
Randy Love
Kent Mann
Virginia Martin
Sharon Wilde
Shyrock Auditorium
William Peterman
New Trier Township High School
Winnetka
Ill
Peterman
Joseph
Bethlehem
University Choir
University
McHaney
TB Association Meeting Set for October 20
The Monroe County Tuberculosis Society holds its quarterly meeting Wednesday October 20 at the Court House in Waterloo at 8 p.m. Final plans will be made for the seal campaign and routine business will be conducted.
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Monroe County Tuberculosis Society
Court House
Waterloo
Girl Scout Committee Meeting Scheduled for October 19
There will be a meeting of the Girl Scout Committee on Tuesday October 19 at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Mrs Charles Todd. All leaders troop committees and interested mothers are invited to attend.
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Girl Scout Committee
Charles Todd
Local Draft Board Advances 10 Registrants for Exam
Local Board No 174 forwarded ten registrants on October 7 for physical examination. On October 14 fifteen were summoned for exams and on November 15, thirty two more will be called. Induction for twelve men is slated for November 15.
Punt Pass And Kick Contest Here Saturday
The annual Punt Pass and Kick contest sponsored by Columbia Motors and the Columbia Jaycees will be at American Legion Memorial Park this Saturday October 16 at 1 9 a.m. In case of rain it moves to October 23. Open to boys age eight through 13 with prizes for first to third place across three age groups. Registration at Columbia Motors or a Jaycee member.
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Columbia Motors, Inc
Columbia Jaycees
Ame
Rican Legion Memorial Park
Diverted Acres Eligible for Pasture After October 15
An ASCS official announces that diverted acres in the 1965 Feed Grain or Wheat Programs may be pastured after October 15 1965. The rule applies to producers who participated in either or both programs and is issued by Monroe County ASCS Office Manager Herman W Eitman.
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Herman W. Eitman
Monroe County
ASCS
Columbia Legion to Send Gift Packages to Viet Nam Soldiers
Harvey Buettner of Columbia American Legion Post 581 announced that gifts will be sent to Columbia servicemen on duty in Viet Nam. Relatives should submit names and addresses of their service members to Buettner at 107 S Main by October 28 1965. Packages mailed overseas must be sent between October 21 and November 1 to reach troops before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buettner Construction
Harvey Buettner
Columbia Legion
Viet Nam
Columbia American Legion
Columbia
S. Main
Illinois Jaycees Hold Fall State Board Meeting in Belleville
More than 400 Illinois Jaycees and spouses attended a two day fall State Board meeting in Belleville hosted by the Belleville Jaycees. President Robert Sullivan of Belleville led sessions with guest speaker Dr. Fred Rainey. An Old Time German Beer Party kicked off the weekend and a Mad Hatters contest crowned the best craziest hat at the Saturday luncheon.
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Illinois Jaycees
Belleville
Robert Sullivan
National
Jaycee
Fred Rainey
Jeanette Elliot
County Residents Buy U S Bonds This August
Monroe County residents purchased 25439 in series E and H United States savings bonds in August, reported by Victor Sondag of Waterloo. Illinois sales totaled 28535631, with state director Arnold J Raven noting a 3.1 percent rise from last August and 7.6 percent of national sales at 371,488,000. Illinois year to date reached 65.7 percent of the 358,100,000 quota.
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Monroe County
United States Savings
Victor Sondag
Waterloo
General County
Savings
Illinois
Arnold J. Raven
The
Treasury
Cub Scout Pack Meeting in Columbia October 15
The October Cub Scout pack meeting for Columbia is scheduled at 8 00 p m on Friday October 15 at the unit building of Columbia Public School. All scouts and parents are urged to attend.
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Cub Scouts of Columbia
Columbia Public School
Cub Scouts
College Guest Day At Illinois College Of Agriculture
Illinois high school students are invited to College Guest Day on Saturday to learn about costs admissions scholarships housing and careers at the University of Illinois College of Agriculture. Registration starts 8 15 a m with a film 8 45 to 9 15 a m.
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College of Agriculture
Ilinois
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Orville G. Bentley
C. D. Smith
City Park Committee To Contact Organizations For Tree Fund
The City Council authorized the Park Committee to contact local organizations to establish a tree fund for purchasing trees for City Park. The plan targets early next spring with seeding, fertilizing, and park improvements nearing completion under M. C. Schwartz Inc.
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City Park Committee
Wilbert Kremmel
M. C. Schwartz, Inc
George Eckert
Recreation Committee
Tru- Bounce Company
Leo F. Koberlein
Russell & Axon
St. Paul United Church of Christ
Walter T. Jefferies
Dolan Company
East Cherry Street
Holloway Sees State Route 3 Contracts Let in 1966
State Representative James D Holloway of Sparta spoke at the Waterloo Optimist Club and predicted that the remaining contracts for re routing State Route 3 south of Columbia known as the Columbia Hill will be let in 1966. He noted a possible elimination of the GM&O underpass south of Columbia and discussed the Great River Road through the American Bottom with expected land purchases by end of 1966.
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James D Holloway
Sparta
Waterloo Optimist Club
Columbia
Columbia Hill
Gm&o
Holloway
Judges Issue New Congressional Map For Illinois
Judges from state and federal courts issued a new map for Illinois 24 congressional districts. Chief Judge Campbell said swing districts likely include the 19th 23rd 2nd and 38th. Monroe County joins the 21st district with nearby counties listed in the proposal.
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Illinois
William J. Campbell
U. S. District Court
Monroe County
Alexander, Edwards
Franklin
Gallatin
Hamilton
Hardin
Jackson
Jefferson
Johnson
Massac
Choate Named To Panel Of Experts By Taxpayers Federation
Representative Clyde L. Choate of Anna a longtime House leader and Budgetary Commission member was picked for a panel of experts by the Taxpayers Federation of Illinois. The Tax Clinic will be held October 21 at the Holiday Inn East Springfield starting at 1 15 PM to discuss tax changes and uniformity across districts.
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Clyde L. Choate
Anna
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Taxpayers’ Federation of Illinois
Maurice W. Scott
Federation
Choate
House
Illinois Budgetary Commission
Holiday Inn East
Springfield
Southern Illinois University Trains Over 300 Peace Corps Workers
Southern Illinois University reports it has trained more than 300 Peace Corps volunteers and workers, boosting field readiness and community service impact. The program highlights SIU's role in preparing participants for overseas assignments and related development efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University
Youth Draws $250 Fine Jail Sentence In Fire Dept Incident
William Reagan of Waterloo pleaded guilty in Circuit Court to failure to yield to an emergency vehicle and to battery. He received a $250 fine and seven days in jail, with jail time on weekends. The incident stemmed from October 1 fire alarm calls when Reagan passed fire trucks and argued with a firefighter. John Vaseska was held on $1,000 bail on related battery charges.
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William Reagan
Waterloo
Reagan
John Vaseska
Midwest urged as site for atom smasher project
Midwestern leaders pressed for a proposed 348 million dollar atom smasher in their region. The Atomic Energy Commission met with Midwestern congressmen and Midwest Resources Association representatives. More than 200 locations across 46 states sought the 200 billion electron volt machine for basic research.
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The
Atomic Energy Commission
Midwest Resources Association
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Red Cross Blood Bank
Lions Club
Robert Myrick
Purina Feeding School
Wurstmarkt
National Newspaper Week
Henry Ward Beecher
Concord
Lexington
C. H
TB Association
Jaycees
U. S. Bonds
CUB Scout Pack Meeting
Mumford Hall
Memorial Stadium
Duke University
Masons
James Rains
Grand Lodge of Masons
James E. Rains
North Cape
Rains
Columbia Lodge
Myron K. Lingle
Otto Kerner
Russell E. Smith
Martin C. Duncan
John Hert
Monsanto Chemical Co
Sugar Loaf Township
Kremmel
Louis Sutter
Henry Sutter
Jack L. Norman
Columbia Plan Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Sewer Department
Robert Schueler
Columbia Volunteer Fire Company
Rep. Holloway
Rep. Choate
Midwest
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