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Newspaper

Columbia Star

Location

Columbia, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1965

Page

2

Science Topics Highlight Early 1960s Research Areas

A roundup of studies across universities and agencies shows UW scientists tracing white bass migrations with ultrasonic stomach beacons, Stanford building large wind and wave simulators to test theories of wind water interaction, a hospital safety meter for static electricity by National Cylinder, Shoemaker optimistic Mars has firmer bearing strength than the Moon, Indian native chickens as potential U.S. breeding stock, hawks’ navigation deemed inefficient, and moths evolving to eat plastics and synthetic textiles.

Lake Mendota University of Wisconsin Stanford University En Yun Hsu National Cylinder Gas Chicago Eugene M. Shoemaker Department of the Interior Mars Moon India U.S

Illinois Lights Up Behind The Wheel Law

The 1965 law requires rear license plates to be readable from 50 feet and firmly mounted. Cars built in the U S already have plate lights. maintenance is urged. Check and replace bulbs and clean reflectors and glass. Lights must be on from sunset to sunrise or when visibility is limited.

United States Illinois

Remembering Steam Train Rides From Green Lane to Philadelphia

C William Hunsberger recalls childhood thrill of a single daily morning steam train from Green Lane to Philadelphia through the Perkiomen Valley. He describes the two hour journey, soot in the air, quaint stations, and lasting memories of the whistle’s toot. Contributions invited to The Old Timer, Box 639, Frankfort KY.

C. William Hunsberger Souderton Pennsylvania Philadelphia Perkiomen Valley Philly Green Lane Arcola Yerkes Kratz’s Station Perkiomen Junction Valley Forge Frankfort Kentucky

Abe Small Ag Scholarship Aids Midwest Students

The Abe Small Agricultural Scholarship offers $500 for the 1966 67 academic year to graduates from Clinton Madison Randolph Monroe St Clair or Washington Counties. It rewards scholastic achievement leadership and financial need and can be used by a first year agriculture college student. Applications are via high school principals County Farm Advisor or Abe Small Belleville Illinois 62222. Claude L Jones Richview Illinois winner of the first award is enrolled at the University of Illinois majoring in Dairy Science.

Abe Small Clinton Madison Randolph Monroe St. Clair Washington Belleville Small College of Agriculture County Farm Advisor E. Main St Ill Claude L. Jones Richview, Ill Nashville Community High School University of Illinois

How to Protect Food When a Freezer Stops Working

When a freezer stops running and will be off for an extended period, take steps to prevent spoilage. Keep the door closed, transfer items to a locker plant, or add dry ice to preserve contents until power returns.

Renovating Southern Illinois Meadows For Better Forage

Southern Illinois University expert Herbert Portz outlines fall meadow renovation to restore poor quality grass pastures. Methods include breaking up sod with cultivation, chemical suppression, or both, followed by overseeding with alfalfa and clover and a staged fertilization plan for continued production.

Southern Illinois Herbert L. Portz Southern Illnois University Portz

Illinois Organizes Elementary Guidance Programs in Ten Districts

Ten school districts across Illinois initiate full time counseling in elementary schools under the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Districts include Rockford Joliet Canton Virden Albion Melvin Sibley Highland Deerfield La Grange and East Chicago Heights.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Illinois Rockford Joliet Canton Virden Albion Melvin- Sibley Highland Deerfield la Grange East Chicago Heights New York California Montana Texas United States Office of Education Department of Guidance Services

Strong Labor Day support for live stock and wholesale meats

Prices and volumes for Labor Day week show good demand from Producers Live Stock Marketing Association. Cattle and hog markets were steady to firm with modest gains in pork loins, steady to higher cattle rates, and a mix of high and mid tier feeds. Vealers, lambs, and feeders saw active trading and higher bids on select lots.

Producers Live Stock Marketing Association Chicago

Wanted by the FBI for interstate flight in child kidnapping case

Alson Thomas Wahrlich, listed among the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, abducted a 6 year old girl in Tucson on April 16, 1964. A federal warrant issued April 28 1964 charges unlawful interstate flight to avoid prosecution for this offense. Wahrlich is a White male born February 4 1986 in New York, about 5 2, 135 140 pounds, blue eyes brown hair wearing glasses with multiple scars and a heart tattoo reading Cindy on his left arm. He has held various jobs and is described as armed and dangerous. Notify FBI if located.

Wahrlich FBI Arizona Tucson Rensselaer County New York Cindy Alson Thomas Wahrlich

Boy Scout Basket Supper Honors Troop 319 in Columbia

Troop 319 of Columbia held a basket supper at Legion Memorial Park on Saturday September 11. The event followed a Court of Honor where 120 merit badges and 17 advancement badges were awarded. Act entertaining included Tom Weilbacher Donald Borcharding and Leland Hesterberg with songs and a golf humor story by Douglas Breitenstein.

Columbia The Legion Memorial Park Troop 319 Court of Honor Tom Weilbacher Donald Borcharding Leland Hesterberg Douglas Breitenstein

Painting Vinyl Panels For Fresh Color

Paint It Plastic paneling can be painted to change color or cover damage. Begin with thorough cleaning, apply a good enamel undercoat, then finish with a latex vinyl coating in the desired shade.

Baby Boy William Roe II Born in San Diego

Lt. and Mrs. William R. Warren announce the birth of their son William Roe II at Sharps Hospital San Diego at 8 15 a m on September 9. He is their first child with grandparents Morris Binder Waterloo Garth Warren Columbia and great grandmother Mrs J E Mauldin Malden Missouri.

William R. Warren Lake Murray Blvd San Diego Calif William Roe II Sharps Hospital Morris Binder Waterloo Garth Warren Columbia J. E. Mauldin Malden, Mo

Death notice for Thomas Bergmann

We extend sincere thanks to all who helped at the death of our dear father Thomas Bergmann including Rev G A Friz Schmidt Funeral Home pallbearers and all who sent spiritual and floral bouquets Your kindness shall be remembered. Need a desk stapler stop by the Clarion office.

Thomas Bergmann G. A. Friz D.D Schmidt

Glenn J. Esker Named Democratic Candidate for County Commissioner

Announcement designates Glenn J. Esker as the Democratic candidate for Monroe County County Commissioner in the General Election on Tuesday November 2 1965. Voters are urged to support him.

Glenn J. Esker Monroe County

Penguin Plastic Corp Seeks Exclusive Territory Dealers

No competition. To service and set up new accounts in exclusive territory. Investment secured by fast moving inventory of amazing plastic coating used on all types of surfaces interior or exterior. Eliminates waxing when applied to any type of floor. Eliminates all painting when applied to wood, metal or concrete surfaces. Minimum investment 500 Maximum Investment 12000 For details write or call. Phone: 314 AX-1-1500. Penguin Plastic Corp. 3411 North Lindbergh Blvd. St. Ann Missouri 63074.

Penguin Plastic Corp North Lindbergh Blvd St. Ann Missouri

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Helmut C. Mueller Paul Powell the Old Timer Horn’s Bakery South Main St Monthru Eldo Horn N. Main St Columbia, Ol Small’s Ag Martin P. Kanis SIU Albert Meyer Ray Page Public Instruction Office of Norman W. Beck Court House Edgar O. Zimmer N. Main Street Ghent F. L. Smith S. Main Street Floyd E. Crowder H. A. Matthews Optometrist West Legion Main Street Thurman's Alson Thomas Wahrlich BOY Scouts Clarion Office Joinois Association Columbia Star George W. Smith Roy P. Conrad Clarion Patg. CO Ilinois Cfqrian East Mullberry St Contact Bay High Real Estate West Poplar St Taylorville Memoriam Inlaw Edward J. Schmidt O Big Catalogs Creative Designs Salesbooks Clarion Printing Co N. Rapp Columbia, Illinois
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