Billie Davis speaks at CHS about appreciating opportunities
Billie Davis, former hobo kid, told Columbia High students that average Americans undervalue what they have. She described her journey from migratory workers to education and libraries, urging students to seize opportunities, understand liberty through laws, and avoid settling for a pot of beans.
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Billie Davis
Columbia Community Unit No. 4
Davis
Jesus
Hobo Jungle
New Hanover Boys and Girls 4-H Meet at Zoar Church Hall
The New Hanover 4-H Club met Friday Oct 14 at Zoar Church Hall with 21 members present. Donald Vollmer spoke on First Aid and Clarence Lindhorst on Winter Beef Cattle care. Mike Stumpf and Wayne Faust organized recreation. Dean Monke and Robert Myers served refreshments. Next meeting set for Friday Nov 4 at Zoar Church Hall.
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New Hanover Boys and Girls
Zoar Church Hall
Donald Vollmer
Clarence Lindhorst
Recreation
Mike Stumpf
Wayne Faust
Dean Monke
Robert Myers
Paul Ziebold Resigns From Monroe County Co op Post
County Clerk Paul Ziebold resigned as member service and public relations officer of the Monroe County Electric Co op. The resignation was accepted by the co op board yesterday. He will join a Chicago printing firm after his county term ends in December.
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Paul Ziebold
Monroe County Electric C-op
Co-Op Board of Directors
Ziebold
Chicago
A Desk for Billie shown at high school assembly
The film A Desk for Billie, based on her childhood, was presented at a Tuesday morning school assembly. Produced by the National Education Association, it has been widely aired on national television. Local Future Teachers of America sponsored the program.
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Billie
National Education Association
United States
Future Teachers of America
No Hunting or Trespassing Signs for Sale
Columbia office in Clarion selling hunting and trespassing signs. Local buyers limited to residents and businesses. signs advertised for outdoor use with durable weatherproof materials. Prices listed per sign with volume discounts and delivery options available.
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Clarion
Columbia
Mark Gebhardt Enters Prescott Charter Class
Mark D Gebhardt, son of Dr Frederick W Gebhardt of Columbia, begins studies as a member of Prescott College Prescott Arizona Charter Class. He participates in a new curriculum focused on World Civilizations and interdisciplinary study. He works under a total honor system and open campus culture prioritizing integrity curiosity and self motivation.
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Mark D. Gebhardt
Frederick W. Gebhardt
Columbia
Prescott College
Prescott
Arizona
Mark
Monroe County Election Announcements for Five Offices
Announcement of Republican candidate Bill Atchison for Sheriff and notices for Richard Trost County Clerk Norman Beck County Superintendent of Schools and Ralph Kolmer County Treasurer in Monroe County. General election held Tuesday November 8 1966 polls 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Your vote and support appreciated.
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Bill Atchison
Monroe County
Richard Trost
Norman W. Beck
Ralph Kolmer
Richard Ruff
Kathy Herbeck to wed Donald Brown Jr in Columbia
Mr and Mrs Robert Herbeck announce the engagement of their daughter Kathy to Donald Brown Jr son of Mr and Mrs Donald Brown Sr both of Columbia Kathy is a senior at Columbia High School Don is a 1965 graduate of Columbia High School and a draftsman at Heissmann Refrigerator Inc of St Louis Wedding plans are indefinite.
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Robert Herbeck
Columbia
Kathy
Donald Brown, Jr
Donald Brown, Sr
Columbia High School
Don
Heissmann Refrigerator, Inc
St. Louis
Sunshine Girls 4 H Club Holds October Meeting
The Sunshine Girls 4 H Club met at Mrs. Earl Gummerheimer’s home on October 11 at 7 30 pm with six members present. Cheri Stumpf gave a safety talk on Fire and Mary Taake demonstrated How to Sew a Bottom. Recreation and refreshments followed. The next meeting is set for November 15 at 7 30 pm at Mrs. Earl Gummerheimer’s home.
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Sunshine Girls 4-H Club
Earl Gummersheimer
Mary Taake
Cheri Stumpf
Susan Baltz
Illinois Receives 234 Million Federal Highway Funds
Public Works Director Francis S. Lorenz announced Illinois will get a gross federal allotment of about 234 million dollars for highway construction in fiscal 1968. Of this total 192 million dollars goes to interstate projects and requires a 99 to 1 state match to continue the program without interruption.
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Illinois
Public Works
Francis S. Lorenz
Secretary of Commerce
Ilinois
Hog Prices Dust 162 Month Low on Supply Boost
Hog prices slid to the lowest level in 161 months as a heavy movement from main production areas boosted supply. Slaughter cattle edged lower while lambs and feeder cattle showed strength. salable cattle, calves, hogs and sheep totaled about 53 000 head for five days, up from a week ago. Top hog price Friday was $22 50 cwt, with receipts across 12 markets and interior states near 663 000 head, up 38 percent from a year earlier.
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Producers Live Stock Marketing Association
Iowa
Minnesota
Fed
Richard Ruff Chosen for Monroe County Commissioner Seat
Richard Ruff is announced as the candidate for County Commissioner of Monroe County at the general election to be held on Tuesday November 8. The notice highlights imminent campaigning and the official election date.
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Monroe National Bank
Monroe County
Illinois
Parent Teachers Association to Meet October 24
Members of the Columbia Parent Teacher Association will hold their October meeting on Monday evening October 24 at Parkview School beginning at eight o'clock. Clovis Parker the guidance counsellor will speak on Guidance and Related Areas. Miss Candice Lofchie the fifth grade teacher will serve as soloist accompanied by Mr. Jackson a Music Teacher. Provisions for children and refreshments will be served.
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Columbia Parent Teacher Association
Parkview
Clovis Parker
Candice Lofchie
Jackson
Senior Citizens Observe Go To Church Sunday
The Senior Citizens Club of Columbia attended the 9 30 Mass at Immaculate Conception Church. About 85 members were present. Roger Roessler is on twelve day leave after basic training at Fort Leonard Wood and is spending the leave with his parents and relatives.
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Senior Citizens Club of Columbia
Immaculate Conception Conception Church
Columbia
Roger Roessler
Fort Leonard Wood
National Guard
Mrs
Oliver Roessler
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CHS
New Hanover
Fred G. Rapp & Son, Inc
General Insurance Agency
South Central
Illinois Department
Horn
South Main
Jelly Bells
Eldo Horn
Mom
Dad
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Mark Gebhardt
Sunshine Girls
Republican Party
Republican Central
Parent Teachers Assn
Allen
Allen Watters
Democratic
Wm. Vogt
Kunz Street
Columbia, Illinois
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