Monroe County Pagesant to Open at Fairgrounds
Jerome Toenjes and Miss Christine Harer of Belleville paint scenery for the Monroe County Sesquicentennial Pageant I Hear Monroe County Singing to be staged at the Monroe County Fairgrounds on September 27 28 and 29 Students from Belleville Junior College last year Toenjes will attend New York University this term while Harer teaches at St Augustine School Hecker Advance student ticket sales will aid in selecting a King Queen Prince and Princess.
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Jerome Toenjes
Christine Harer
Belleville
Monroe County
Monroe County Fairgrounds
Toenjes
Miss Harter
Belleville Junior College
New York University
New York City
St. Augustine School
Hecker
Bozo and circus theme thrill kids at home parties
Mary Whitman notes clowns and circuses shape children's play with at home parties. Crafts use paper, foil, marshmallows, toothpicks, and straws. Bozo the popular clown sparks new play materials from Whitman Publishing with coloring books puzzles and games for party prizes.
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Bozo
Robert Haumersen
Whitman Publishing Company
Racine
Wis
Hog Prices Dip to Four Month Low in Liberal Run
Hog prices slipped to a four month low amid rising receipts and slaughter. Prices for barrows and gilts fell by 1 and 25c to $1, and sow values dropped 25c to $1. Top hog price Friday reached $24.25 per cwt, while last week’s hog slaughter hit a federal high at 1,213,000 head, up 6 percent from the prior week. Cattle and feeder markets showed mixed moves with steers under 1050 lbs steady, over 1050 lbs weaker, cows down $1 to $1.50, and feeders active. veal calves held at $32. Strong lamb demand supported higher terms for slough lambs.
Matt Monro Debuts Capitol Album This Is the Life
Matt Monro signs long term with Capitol Records and releases This Is the Life a collection of upbeat tunes and ballads with musical direction by Sid Feller. Also noted is Nancy Wilson joining Billy May for Tender Loving Care, their first collaboration in years.
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Frank Sinatra
England
Matt Monro
Matt
U. S
Capitol Records, Inc
Sid Feller
Nancy Wilson
Billy May
Capitol
Billy
Nancy
Nursing Home Residents Enjoy Community Activities
A Sunday band concert by Musicians Local 717 drew a large crowd of residents and visitors. Various church groups, ladies’ guilds, and volunteers hosted services, crafts, and birthday celebrations for residents at the Waterloo nursing home, including a 94th and 93rd birthday honors.
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First Baptist Church of
Waterloo
Chapel Corner
Mary and Martha Sodality of
H. Penear
First Baptist Church of Waterloo
Renault Assembly of God Church
St. Paul United Church of Christ
St. John’s United Church of Christ of Walmeyer
Bert Steingruby
Elmer Hemenway
Adele Trost
Elizabeth Schmidt
John Schroeder
Dexner
Durrer
Columbia
Family Income Up in Census Surveys of 1965 and 1966
In April 1965 about 25 percent of householders expected higher income next year. A year later in April 1966 the percentage actually reporting income increases rose to 27 percent.
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Census Bureau
Wanted washing and ironing to do at home
A reader offers home laundry and ironing services from 513 Riebeling in Columbia. The ad notes neighborhood convenience and personal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riebeling
Columbia
Card of Thanks for Kind Visits and Prayers
I express sincere thanks to relatives and friends who visited me at St. Elizabeth's Hospital and at home. Grateful for cards and letters received, special thanks to Father Dollar for prayers and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Father Dollar
Notice of Annual Meeting for The Columbia Building and Loan
The Columbia Building and Loan Association invites shareholders to its annual meeting at 238 North Main Street Columbia Illinois on September 17 1966 at 7 30 p m to elect nine directors for the ensuing year and transact other business as needed. Secretary F W Weinel ordered this notice on September 1 1966.
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Columbia Building and Loan Association
North Main Street
Columbia
Illinois
F. W. Weinel
Delinquent Real Estate Taxes Due Dates Noted
The second installment of real estate taxes is due September 1 1966. A delinquent list is prepared and will be published the week of September 26 1966. Payments may be made before September 24 prior to publication.
Notice to Voters of Monroe County Road Districts Special Election
Notice to voters of road districts 5 7 8 9 and 10 in Monroe County Illinois calls a Special Election on September 24 1966 to raise the Regular Road Fund rate from 0.165 to 0.33 percent of assessed value by the Department of Revenue. The increase funds road rock oils asphalts and other surfacing materials and allows better maintenance and additional services to be provided by the road commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Revenue
State of
Illinois
Legion Picnic Thank You Party Slated at Legion Park
Columbia American Legion Post 581 invites all who helped at the picnic and parades to an outdoor thank you event at Legion Park on Sunday September 18 1966 starting at 2 00 p.m. Harvey Buettner serves as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia American Legion Post 581
Legion
Legion Park
Harvey Buettner
Change of Names for Brown Children Sought in Monroe County
In Monroe County Illinois on October 24 1966 a petition filed in the Circuit Court seeks name changes for Dennis James Brown David Allen Brown and Michael Lee Brown to Dennis James Lambeck David Allen Lambeck and Michael Lee Lambeck. They are minors represented by Ruth Ann Lambeck their mother and next friend. Floyd E Crowder attorney for petitioners.
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Circuit Court
Twentieth Judicial Circuit
Illinois
Monroe County
Dennis James Brown
David Allen Brown
Michael Lee Brown
Ruth Ann Lambeck
Circuit Court of
Twentieth Judicial Circuit of
Dennis James Lambeck
David Allen Lambeck
Michael Lee Lambeck
Columbia
Floyd E. Crowder
South Main Street
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Fred G. Rapp & Son, Inc
General Insurance Agency
South Central
Illinois Department
Wurstmarkt
V. F. W. Hall
Millstadt
Laclede Steel Company
Madison, Illinois
Madison
Laclede
Monroe National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Jie
Mary Whitman
Producers Live Stock Marketing Association
France
Parkview School
Linda Norris
Office of
Norman W. Beck
Superintendent OF Schools
The
Court House
Edgar O. Zimmer
Main Street
F. L. Smith
S. Main Street
Ilinois
H. A. Matthews
Optometrist
West Legion
Thurman's
Nursing Home News
Columbia Star
George W. Smith
Roy P. Conrad
Clarion Patg. CO
Spcfarifan
Call
Belmont Trailer Sales
St. Clair, Mo
Ber
Abouts
Knaake
Rae
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