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Newspaper

Columbia Star

Location

Columbia, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1967

Page

2

Fears and Services Planned for Saturday and Sunday at Local Church

The church outlines a weekend schedule with a 10:00 Confirmation Class on Saturday and Reformation Sunday activities. Sunday features 8:00 First Worship, 10:15 Second Worship, 7:30 Installation for Rev. E Eugene Smith, and 7:30-8:00am or 8:00pm events. Midweek includes Christian Enrollment Visitors Supper at 6:30 pm and church consistory and cemetery board meetings at 8:00. Women's Fellowship events occur Thursday with 12:30 Prayer Circle and 1:00 meeting.

E. Eugene Smith Women’s Fellowship Women's Fellowship

Immaculate Conception Church Parish Schedule and Societies

Immaculate Conception Church lists Msgr Elmer Holtgrave and pastors Rev John Vogt Rev Edmund Fitzmorris Weekday Masses 6 30 and 8 15 a m Weekday Confessions 8 15 8 45 Saturday Confessions 4 5 and 7 8 p m Saturday 7 p m Devotions Benediction Sunday Masses 6 30 8 00 9 30 and 11 00 a m Holyday Masses 5 30 and 8 00 a m Evening Mass 7 30 p m Societies St Vincent DePaul meets Wednesdays Altar Society third Thursday Holy Name Society third Tuesday Mothers and Friends Club first Tuesday during school year Inquiry class in Rectory Monday and Friday 7 p m

St Vincent DePaul Altar Society Holy Name Society Mothers and Friends Club

Bethany Methodist Church Service Times

Rev. John Wood leads Bethany Methodist Church at West Kunt one half block off Main Street in Columbia. Worship is at 9 30 a m with Church School at 10 30 a m.

Bethany Methodist Church John Wood Main Street West Kunt Columbia, I

Fidesta Bible Class Holds Annual Banquet

Fourteen members of the Fidesta Bible Class at St. Paul United Church of Christ attended the annual banquet in the church dining room on Tuesday evening. Student pastor Wm. Groenaert showed pictures from his Europe trip. A potluck meal followed at six. Guest Mrs. Ralph Deppe, a former teacher, attended.

Fidesta Bible St. Paul

St Pauls Lutheran Church Service Times

St Pauls Lutheran Church in Missour Synod at 227 N Good Haven Dr led by Rev Herman C Lebenbauer gives Divine Services at 8:00 and 10:15 am with 8:00 am broadcast on WCBW FM Sunday School and Bible Classes for all ages at 9:05 am Visitors welcome to services and programs.

Good Haven Drive Herman C. Lebenbauer Wcbw-Fm

Saint Stephen's Assembly of God Services and Schedule

Saint Stephen’s Assembly of God at Market and Rapp Streets lists services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 7:20 p.m. Wednesday Family Night 7:30 p.m. Nursery provided. Visitors welcome. ZOAR United Church of Christ in New Hanover offers House of Prayer Sundays 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Open Bible Study Friday 8:00 p.m. Call 281 4826 for location.

House OF Prayer

Thirteen Members At Day Unit Meeting

Thirteen members and two visitors attended the October meeting of the Columbia Day Unit of the Monroe County Homemakers Extension at the home of Mrs. Al Bertram. Roll call recalled Halloween. The group approved a program by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce for teens and discussed improvements.Lessons on walls painting and paneling were given by Mrs. Charles Mosbacher and Mrs. Hawert Ludwig. Mrs. John J. Mueller led a minor lesson on responsibility to officers. Plans for a birthday party at Monroe County Nursing Home were finalized. Next meeting set for November 8 at Mrs. Ludwig’s home with cohostesses Mrs. Herbert Stumpf and Mrs. Vincent Schmid.

Columbia Day Monroe County Homemakers Extension al Bertram Columbia Chamber of Commerce Charles Mosbacher Hawert Ludwig John J. Mueller Monroe County Herbert Stumpf Vincent Schmid

The Upper Room Devotional on Marcia Hathaway Faith

A Sydney church member Marcia Hathaway dies after a shark attack on Australia Day 1964. The piece reflects on steadfast God’s love, urges opening hearts to Christ, and includes a prayer and thought for the day by Winifred G. Walker.

Marcia Hathaway Our Church Sydney Marcia God Father God Winifred G. Walker Australia

New Hanover Homemakers Meet at Zoar Church Hall

The New Hanover Unit Homemakers Extension Assu met on Oct. 9 at 7 30 p.m. at the Zoar Church Wall with 15 members and 3 visitors. Officers read reports on 4 H and Halloween refreshments were prepared by members for the next meeting on Nov 13.

New Hanover Unit Zoar Church Wall Norman Jatho

Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Gerald Elder

Mr and Mrs Gerald Elder of Millstadt announce the arrival of an eight pound twelve ounce girl on Tuesday October 24 at St Elizabeth's Hospital Belleville This is their first child Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Eugene Schoenhoff and Mr and Mrs George Elder of Columbia

Gerald Elder Millstadt St. Elizabeth's Hospital Belleville Eugene Schoenhoff George Elder Columbia

Baby Boy James Michael Vogt Born in Belleville

Mr and Mrs James E Vogt announce the birth of a 7 lb 814 oz boy named James Michael born October 23 at St Elizabeths Hospital Belleville. The family includes a daughter Pamela Ann and grandparents Edward Schaffer Edward Vogt and great grandmother Mary Miller.

James E. Vogt St. Paul Columbia St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Belleville James Michael Pamela Ann Edward Schaffer Edward Vogt Mary Miller Waterloo

Valmeyer Couple Announces Engagement of Sonja Brandt

Mr and Mrs Robert Brandt of Valmeyer announce the engagement of their daughter Sonja Diane to Gerald L Giffhorn son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Giffhorn of Columbia A spring wedding is planned Sonja is a Valmeyer High School graduate and Mercantile Trust Co secretary Gerald is a Columbia High School graduate attended Southern Illinois University and is an assistant examiner for the Federal Reserve Bank in St Louis

Robert Brandt Valmeyer Sonja Diane Gerald L. Giffhorn Alvin Giffhorn Briegel St Columbia Miss Brandt Valmeyer High School Mercantile Trust Co St. Louis Giffhorn Columbia High School Southern Illinois University Federal Reserve Bank

Smith Eckert Wedding in California Oct 21

Miss Jerry Lee Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Dale M Smith of Silver Top Court Fountain Valley California married Charles V Eckert son of Mr and Mrs Herbert B R iebeling at Peek's Chapel in the Wildwood Westminster California Saturday Oct 21 at 630 pm A reception followed at Windsor Square Club House Fountain Valley Eckert serves in the Marine Corps at MCAS El Toro Santa Anna California and has served in Vietnam They will reside in Fountain Valley while Eckert completes his service

Jerry Lee Smith Dale M. Smith Silver Top Court Fountain Valley Calif Charles V. Eckert Herbert B. Riebeling Dupe Peek’s Chapel the Wildwood Westminster Windsor Square Club House Eckert Marine Corps Mca

Taylor announces birth of James Todd in St. Louis

Mr and Mrs Jim Taylor of St Louis announce the birth of a 6 pound 6 ounce baby boy named James Todd on Saturday October 21 Mrs Taylor is the former Miss Marjorie Winkel of Columbia Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Norman Winkel of St Louis and great grandfather is John Winkel of Columbia

Jim Taylor St. Louis James Todd Taylor Marjorie Winkel Columbia Norman Winkel John Winkel

Birth of Amy Marie to Mr and Mrs Eugene Mathews

Mr and Mrs Eugene Mathews of 421 Breidecker announce the birth of a baby girl named Amy Marie born Tuesday October 17 at St Clement's Hospital Red Bud. The child weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces. The couple now have two boys and two girls.

Eugene Mathews Breidecker St. Clement’s Hospital Red Bud Amy Marie

Hencklers Return From Odd Fellows Convention

Mr and Mrs Fred Henckler of 113 S Metter Ave returned from Springfield N where they attended the Odd Fellows Convention for several days Henckler was the local Lodge's representative.

Fred Henckler S. Metter Ave Springfield Henckler

Book Club notes and local church attendances mark Shoemaker event

The 20 years ago Shoemaker School Book Club met for its second meeting of the year with Glen Stechmesser presiding. Doris Breeding read minutes, Janice Schmidt led reports, and a motion to raise funds for primary grade puzzles was passed. Other items include open house plans and notes for ill friends, a review of Bobbsey Twins books, a 4-H steers sale report, and local visits.

Book Club Shoemaker School Glen Stechmesser Doris Breeding Janice Schmidt Vera Moallankamp Donnie Schmidt Helen Moallankamp Janet Schmidt Oliver Wilde Fulton Glen Stchmesser Darlene Wayne Hamilton Wayne Myers Herbert Wilde St. Paul Ev. and Reformed

FTA Visits S J U Edwardsville Campus

About 100 Future Teachers of America members toured Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Oct 19. The group split into tours, had lunch, then visited the proposed building site before returning to Columbia. They voted to donate up to $100 to publicize the bond issue.

Future Teachers of America Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Columbia F.T.A Clovis Parker Columbia High School Carolyn Houser

New Hanover 4-H Club Holds October Meeting

The New Hanover Boys and Girls 4-H Club met October 13 at Zoar United Church of Christ Hall with 20 members present. A committee for the achievement meeting was formed including Ervin Riebeling Mike Stumpf and Dwane Ries. A Christmas party planning committee was named with Patty Stumps Nancy Mehrtens and Mike Zoeller.

New Hanover Zoar United Church of Christ Hall Ervin Riebeling Mike Stumpf Dwane Ries Patty Stumps Nancy Mehrtens Mike Zoeller Mike Moeller

Servicemen Kish and Donaldson listed with military duties

Gerald Urban Kish of Columbia Illinois has reported for active duty in the U S Navy and is undergoing recruit training at Great Lakes Illinois. He will receive fourteen days leave after training before reporting to his next duty. Earl M Donaldson of Columbia Illinois serves with Marine Observation Squadron 1 in Marine Aircraft Group 16 at Da Nang near DaNang Vietnam.

Gerald Urban Kish Albert A. Kish R.R. 1 Columbia, Ll U.S. Navy U.S. Navy Recruit Training Center Great Lakes Illinois Gerry St. Henry’s Academy Belleville

Operation Pumpkin: Cub Scouts Carve Halloween Pumpkins

About a week ago nine cub scouts chose pumpkins at Herbert Schaeffer farm for Halloween. They prepared them this week with butcher knives supplied by Den Mothers as Dan Callis Bruce Nauman and others assisted. The scene shows Mark Schmersahl Arthur McAuliffe II James Metter John Metter and other scouts at the scout hut.

Herbert Schaeffer Mark Schmersahl Arthur McAuliffe II James Metter John Metter Clem Metter Den Dan Callis Robert Schlegel Michael Wilde Joseph Callis Bruce Nauman

First Marine Wing Provides Recon and Support Roles

The squadron conducts visual aerial reconnaissance to gain combat information. It also attacks enemy personnel and installations, airlifts troops, evacuates personnel, resupplies units, and provides close air support for U S Marines and allied ground forces.

Marine Aircraft U.S. Marine

New Air Force Address for Dennis Kish

Dennis Kish, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Kish, now in the Air Force, has a new address at Amarillo AFB Texas 79111. His new unit is Fit 340 Sqdn 333 BMS.

Dennis Kish Albert Kish R.R Columbia Air Force A. Kish Amarillo Afb Texas

Seminarian Spends Weekend with Kish Family

Spends Weekend with parents Michael Kish and family at R R 1 Columbia, identified as son of Mr and Mrs Albert Kish. The seminarian at Lewis College, Lockport Illinois, visited over the weekend.

Michael Kish Albert Kish Columbia Lewis College Lockport, Ill

Rauch family returns from Arkansas visit

Mr and Mrs Elmer G Rauch and Mrs Lizzie Rauch of Columbia have returned from Little Rock Arkansas where they stayed with Mr and Mrs H E Collie and family for several days

Elmer G. Rauch Lizzie Rauch Columbia Little Rock Ark H. E. Collie

Public Meeting Planned On High School Election

A public meeting is set in the Columbia Community Unit District 4 building Monday evening to discuss a new high school. The meeting is led by the board of education with John Moore of the State Buildings Commission as guest. the election is slated for Saturday November 4. The general public is invited.

Columbia Community Unit Dist. No. 4 Board of Education John Moore The State Buildings Commission

Mueller Family Visits End as They Return Home

Mr and Mrs Mal W Muel er of Chicago and their daughter Mrs Fred Linda Hensley of Portales New Mexico with her five month old Susan Elizabeth visited in Columbia with relatives in St Louis and will travel next to Detroit to see James S Mueller and family. Mrs Hensley and daughter return to Portales on Saturday.

Mal W. Mueler Chicago Fred Linda) Hensley Portales New Mexico Susan Elizabeth Columbia John J. Mueller St. Louis Detroit Mich Hensley James S. Mueller Jeffrey Jeffrey. Saturday Mrs. Hensley

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A.m Fidesta Bible Class ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church Missour Synoa Saint Stephen's Assembly OF God Church First Baptist Church Sbc Bottom Avenue Roy W. Simpson Zoar United Church OF Christ Wilbur L. Biasch Schiemer Insurance Agency, Inc General Insurance South Main St Schiemer Insurance Monroe National Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Rodey Nashville Tennessee New Hanover Homemakers Marvin Brandt Fred Mehrtens Warren Stumpf Gary Reichert August McConkey Leroy Querin Albert Rehmer Zoar Church Helmuth Wessel Elvin Pierce Harry Reichert Jr Floyd Schiffner Harrisonville Telephone Company Waterloo, Illinois Mrs FTA S.J.U. Edwardsville New Hanover 4-H Club Vietnam Fred G. Rapp & Son, Inc General Insurance Agency South Central Illinois United States
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