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Newspaper
Columbia Star
Location
Columbia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1965
Page
2
Ralph Brasher explains the 1965 amendments and urges all people aged 65 or over or within three months of 65 to file for Medicare enrollment. He notes many eligible seniors not yet enrolled and warns of potential loss of protection if they delay.
Jeri Miller 17 of Stanford becomes state honorary chair for the 1965 Christmas Seal Campaign appointed by Ray Wachter of the Illinois Tuberculosis Association. FHA with 500 chapters and 28,000 members supports local TB associations in a campaign reaching a $1.1 million goal. The theme is Sharing To Protect the Breath of Life and the drive opens November 16.
A public notice urges individuals 65 and older not drawing social security or railroad retirement to contact their Social Security office. It highlights the need to file for Medicare protection even if high earnings prevent monthly payments. The East St. Louis office at 435 Missouri Ave offers help via Express 7-5530 or Bridge 4-2200 Ext 324.
The Warnock Boys and Girls 4-H Club met October 4 at the Henry M. Rahe home with 15 members. Susan Rick spoke on forestry and Virginia Rick on being a good 4-H member. Fred Stumpf and David Rahne demonstrated Halloween decor and sheep shears use. Initiation occurred and a hayride was discussed. Gene Taake and David Rahe led recreation. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Rahe. Next meeting is November 1 at the Raymond Rick home.
The hog market rose to the best level since August with buying from local and outside interests. Hogs closed 50-75c higher on barrows and gilts, up to $24.85 cwt, while sows gained up to 50c on heavier weights. Feeder and slaughter cattle were steadier to lower as harvest activity limited trade.
A compiled delinquent list of individuals and entities owing 1964 personal property taxes, interest, and costs, with varied unpaid amounts. The document, dated October 1965, notes totals per person and per firm, followed by a United Nations Day proclamation from Columbia, Illinois, and tax collection details from Monroe County.
Thanks are expressed to the Columbia Volunteer Firemen and the Columbia Police Department for their response to a fire near the restaurant parking area. Special thanks to Rev Biasch and musicians, to the Schmidt Funeral Home, and to those who sent flowers and memorials after the death of Gustav D Schroeder.
An advisory warns that isolated trees in open fields are dangerous during storms. It suggests installing a lightning rod with a ground cable and staying inside dry buildings away from fireplaces and open doorways during electrical storms.
The announcement names Glenn J. Esker as the Democratic candidate for Monroe County Commissioner in the general election on November 2, 1965. Voters are urged for support and vote.
The Linnemann family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for expressions of sympathy after the death of husband and father John Linnemann. Special thanks to Msgr. Holtgrave, the pallbearers, and all who gave flowers, Masses and gifts.
Estate of Frank H Weilbacher, deceased, case 65 P 76, letters testamentary issued Oct 4 1965 to Hilda W F Weilbacher R R 1 Columbia Illinois. Attorney Edgar O Zimmer 127 North Main Waterloo Illinois. Court date Monday Dec 6 1965 at County Courthouse Waterloo Illinois. Copies mailed to the legal representative and attorney. Clerk of said Court Monroe County Illinois.
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