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Newspaper
Columbia Star
Location
Columbia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1965
Page
1
Ray Page Illinois State Superintendent issues bulletin enforcing School Code rules on bus use. Buses may serve only regular in session transport, district activities with charge, and school trips with class work. Illegally operated buses risk loss of recognition and state aid. districts may face damages and official liability.
The National Society for the Prevention of Blindness marks the sixteenth Sight Saving Month from September 1 to 30, 1965. It urges simple eye health practices to prevent 32000 new blindness cases yearly, noting millions need eye care and industry suffers daily eye accidents. President Johnson urges vigilance to preserve the gift of sight.
The U S Public Health Service Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices warns of widespread flu outbreaks this fall and winter and urges vaccination starting after Sept 1 for pregnant women high risk heart disease rheumatic fever bronchopulmonary disease diabetes mellitus those over 45 and residents of institutions. Crowded living conditions may accelerate spread and immunity takes two weeks to develop, so early immunization is advised.
A Q A column explains handling wrong social security numbers, filing numbers, and age based benefits. It covers cases of name changes, lost cards, and when to contact offices, plus how to report wages and request forms. The column invites readers to mail questions to Clarion Printing Co. for future answers.
The Sixth District of the American Cancer Society reports Monroe County surpassed its 1965 goal by 16 percent with contributions totaling 2709.92. Across 211 counties the district total reached 83902.94, well above last year’s record, with only three of 24 counties failing to meet their quotas. District Chairman L Goebel Patton announced the results.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile collected 126 pints Tuesday in Waterloo, 16 pints shy of the 142 pint quota. Earned 1 gallon pins went to Mrs. Raymond Osterhage, Jake J. Brinkmann, Donald R. Clark, Lewis W. Lich, Wallace H. Lime stall, and Glenn C. Rodenberg. Two gallon pins were awarded to Orville A. Gregson, Eugene W. Linker, Pastor Leland A. Lochhaas, and Gene Brower.
The Monroe County Democratic Club will hold its regular meeting at the American Legion Home in Renault Monday September 20 at 8 30 p m Guest speaker will be State Representative James Holloway Free refreshments will be served Everyone is welcome to attend
The article explains that increasing withholding by filing a new Form W-4 or agreeing to extra amounts with the employer is legal and encouraged. District Director Jay G. Philpott notes this reduces take home pay per period and can be set at small amounts like 4 or 5 dollars.
The Cub Scouts Pack 319 in Columbia hosts a Friday September 17 meeting at 8 p.m. in the Old Gym of Columbia Public School for all scouts and parents. Monroe Council for Handicapped Children plans a Waterloo Public School gathering Thursday Sept 16 at 8 p.m. featuring films from the 1965 camp and a review of the next program with Norman W. Beck discussing local special education. A Belleville group showcases a 3.6 acre site at Wabash Ave for the Mamie O Stookey School for Retarded Children, seeking public funds to complete the facility.
The Columbia American Legion Post 581 invites workers and families to a picnic at Turner Park Recreation Building on Sunday Sept 19 1965. Picnic chairman George Eckert and officials host activities starting 7:00 p.m. with entertainment by Virgil Crook and Billy Kettler. Refreshments include cold beer soda and hot chili con carne.
Mrs. Arthur Koimer of Monroe County spoke at the Olney Illinois meeting sponsored by the Illinois Tuberculosis Association. Ben Kinlingham urged a broad campaign and school tuberculin testing for new and 9th grade students as part of a child centered program to detect and prevent TB and protect the breath of life.
About 2000 pounds of fish died in the 10 acre Columbia Sportsmen's Club lake from oxygen loss. Officials collected water samples for analysis while state authorities assessed the incident and the lake was deemed capable of supporting aquatic life again in 60 to 90 days. The loss, including bass and channel catfish, occurred over the weekend and plans for action will be discussed at the club's September 27 meeting near Columbia.
Otis Rexroth known as Rex retires November 1 from Rex Confectionery on Main Street Waterloo a landmark for almost 50 years. WWI veteran, longtime community leader, married 1922 to Alyda Daab of Columbia who died in a car crash two years ago. He has a daughter Shir Pley Pottoff and grandchildren John 16 and Jane 15.
Central and Southern Illinois farmers and gasoline users alerted that September 30, 1965 is the deadline to file claims for refund of the federal tax on gasoline used during the year ended June 30, 1965. District Director Jay G. Philpott said forms and instructions are available at local Internal Revenue Offices.
Herman Lee West of Dorsey Mississippi faced circuit court on Tuesday with reckless conduct driving while intoxicated and illegal liquor transportation after a Monday night crash. His car struck Salvatore Spinella of St Louis rear end about a half mile north of Columbia. Both Spinellas were taken to St Elizabeths Hospital in Belleville. West’s case was continued to September 23.
At a Waterloo Future Farmers of America meeting on September 7 officers were elected: Roger Guebert president, Larry Caswell vice president, Kenneth Glaenzer secretary, Larry Wild treasurer, Elmer Sparwasser reporter, and Gary Offermann sentinel. Plans include a trip to the Kansas City convention. Dues of 1.00 were set to be paid by October 1.
The Warnock Boys and Girls 4-H Club met at the William Baltz home with 13 members and one guest. Robert Schaefer was chosen junior leader Alan Stumpf president Virginia Rick vice president John Stumpf secretary Susan Rick treasurer Roger Taake reporter Fred Stumpf and Gene Taake recreation leaders and Nicky Baltz flagman. Refreshments were served by Mrs Baltz. The group will meet again on Oct 4 at the Henry Rahe home.
William Fred Doettling 88 of Columbia died at 7 a m Tuesday at Monroe County Nursing Home Waterloo where he had been a patient three years He was native and lifelong resident of Columbia area His wife Emma died in 1918 Surviving are two daughters Ella Duroff Dupo and Elvira Herod St Louis three sons Clarence Lester Doettling East St Louis and Earl Doettling Burial and funeral at St Paul United Church of Christ Columbia at 2 p m with Schmidt Funeral Home handling arrangements.
Funeral services were held for Albert J. Rippelmeyer 80 of 239 N Moore St Waterloo at St Paul United Church of Christ. Burial followed in Kolmer Memorial Cemetery Wag ner Funeral Home in charge. He died at 1 am Thursday after years of illness. Survived by wife Catherine two daughters Florence of East St Louis two sons Elmer of Dupo Russell of Valmeyer three brothers Charles of Waterloo Amandas of California.
One hundred six members attended the Monroe County Homemakers Extension Association annual meeting at St Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia. Mrs Oliver Duggins talked on Music In Your Life. New officers include Mrs Nelson Rex first vice chairman and Mrs H R Gentsch secretary. Holdover president Mrs Theodore Klein treasurer Mrs Herman Hoffmann second vice chairwoman Mrs Ralph Kolmer with directors Mrs Edmund Eckart Mrs Joseph Sueme Jr and Mrs Henry Jehl ing Jr.
The apparent low bid for a Monsanto storm water pumping station is Eugene Luhr & Co. of Columbia. Three bids were received. Luhr’s bid was 1 339 154 dollars, the government estimate without profit 1 171 148 dollars. The Corps of Engineers will supervise construction and the station will be turned over to the East Side Levee and Sanitary District for operation. The new station will replace a small pump station operated by the Village of Monsanto and should be completed within 450 calendar days after notice to proceed.
Ollie Fehlbaum's Drive-In in Columbia is highlighted in the magazine Drive-In Restaurant as part of a national feature where operators share best ideas for business promotion. Fehlbaum discusses a carhop bonus system that has boosted sales. The publication is by Clissold Publishing Company of Chicago, also publisher of Baking Industry and other trade titles.
Mr and Mrs Salvatore Spinella of Ferguson Missouri were injured in an automobile accident near the Columbia overhead bridge. They were taken to St Elizabeths Hospital in Belleville. The Illinois State Patrol handled the other car passengers. The Spinellas are believed to be from Mississippi.
Nia and Ernst Rippelmeyer of St. Louis are mentioned with three grandchildren in the fragment, reflecting a family record. The text highlights kinship and lineage without additional context or events.
One day old Lisa Beth Billings died Sept. 13 at Cardinal Glen non Hospital after birth Sept. 12 at Memorial Hospital Belleville. Graveside rites conducted Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. at Valhalla Burial Park. Meyer Funeral Home in charge. She is survived by parents Richard W. Billings nee Duensing, a brother Jonathan C and sister Lori J, paternal grandmother Grace D. Billings and maternal grandparents Rev. and Mrs. Fred Duensing.
Edward J. Schwing formerly of Valmeyer died Sunday at Barnes Hospital St Louis after four months illness. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Buchold Funeral Home Jennings with burial in Valmeyer. Survived by wife Lillian three daughters Jeanette Markors Mary Trimmer Patricia Monehan all of St Louis two sons Stanley Jennings Mo and Roger in the U S Army mother Dorothy Schwing Valmeyer two sisters Marie Kinney East St Louis Marguerite Pflasterer Elsberry Mo and seven grandchildren.
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