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Newspaper

Columbia Star

Location

Columbia, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1965

Page

4

Saint Efo Church News and Upcoming Events

Evangelical and Reformed Church in New Hanover Illinois lists Sunday School at 8 45 a m and service at 10 a m. Rally Day Christian Ed Sept 26 consecration of SS teachers Sept 29 Visit program Oct 1 2 Town and Country Fair Belleville donations due Sept 30. World Wide Communion Sunday Oct 3 pew 10 a m and Family Night act info due Oct 17 contact Mrs Fehrenz.

New Hanover Illinois Wilbur L. Biasch S.S Town & Country Fair Belleville Albert Rehmer Hilda Mueller Pew Family Night Committee Oliver Fehrenz

St Paul United Church of Christ Schedule and Events

The St Paul United Church of Christ at 127 N. St Paul Street lists pastors Rev Gerhard A Friz and Rev Norman H Rahmoeller. Events include Sunday worships at 8 and 10 15 with a 9 am church school and WCBW FM broadcast. An annual banquet Monday 6 30 features Rev E Brueggemann as speaker. Classes and choir practices run through the week with confirmation on Saturday.

N. St. Paul Street Gerhard A. Friz D.D Norman H. Rahmoeller B.D Wcbw-Fm Christian Education E. Brueggemann Board of Christian Education Fidesta

Saint Stephen's Assembly of God Church Service Times

The Saint Stephen's Assembly of God Church on Market and Rapp Streets announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m midweek service is Thursday at 7 30 p m led by Rev R H Davis pastor.

Saint Stephen's

Blessed reflections on faith and eternal life

The piece shares a hospital visitation tale of a dying patient who remains content and trusting in God. It reflects on Psalm 84:5 and the conviction that life with Christ brings strength and joy, ending with a prayer and a brief thought for the day from Soren Jacobsen of Sweden.

Christ Soren Jacobsen Sweden

Sunday School and Services Schedule

The notice lists church events with Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Service at 10 45 a m Training Union at 6 30 p m Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 45 p m Nursey open during services.

Divine Services and Classes Schedule Card

Divine services at 8:00 and 10:15 a.m. with a broadcast of the 8:00 a.m. service on WCBW FM. Sunday school and Bible classes for all ages begin at 9:05 a.m. Visitors are welcome at all services.

Wcbw-Fm

House of Prayer Service Times Here

Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Open Bible Study Friday at 8:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. For location call 281-4826.

House OF Prayer

Chamber of Commerce gifts Library Circulation Desk

Gene Schorb presents a plaque to Mrs. Jean Henderson designating the Library Circulation Desk as a Chamber of Commerce gift. The desk cost $706. Herb Schueler and Mrs. Jack Norman look on as witnesses. Photo by Mike Conrad.

Gene Schorb The Chamber of Commerce Jean Henderson Columbia Cham Ber of Commerce Herb Schueler Jack Norman Library Board Mike Conrad

Birthday Honoree Mrs Jenkins Feted At Surprise Dinner

Mrs Louise Jenkins of East St. Louis celebrated her 80th birthday with a surprise turkey dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs George Schaeffer of Columbia. Attendees included her daughters grandkids and many friends and relatives. Separately Charles Schmidt and Elizabeth Schmidt visited Monroe County Nursing Home and Lionel Miller recovering at home after an industrial injury.

George Buck) Schaeffer R.A. 2 Columbia Louise Jenkins East St. Louis Jenkins Lucille Derby Jane Behnen Catherine (Pfeffer) Scheuerman Peggy Roessler Billie Roessler Rosalee Florence Roessler Herman Block Michael Steffenauer Mary Kadleck Kathleen Schlemmer Don Schaeffer Sybilla van Luik George J. van Luik William Killy George Schaeffer Charles Schmidt Kennwick Washington Elizabeth Schmidt Monroe County Waterloo William Luhr

Feels Like Lovin and Other Album Highlights

Stu Phillips leads the Hollyridge Strings in an 11 song set Feels Like Lovin an instrumental and vocal LP. Voices by Jackie Ward and Ron Hicklin support mood words while Cy Coleman contributes The Art of Love and ten compositions. Angel label offers Flotew a light operatic release with Martha highlights led by Anneliese Rothenberger Fritz Wunderlich and colleagues.

Stu Phillips Hollyridge Strings Stu Jackie Ward Ron Hicklin Ellie Sommer Angie Dickinson Nikki Laurie Angel Flotew Martha Municipal Opera Berlin von Flotew Anneliese Rothenberger Hansel Gretal Fritz Wunderlich Gottlob Frick Hetty Plumacher

Mrs. Edgar Sauthoff Speaks at Women’s League Meeting

Mrs. Edgar Sauthoff of Waterloo was guest speaker at the Junior Women's League of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia. She reviewed the book I Return. Tables had garden flowers and refreshments. Next month a pot luck supper with two guilds as guests. The program will feature the Sweet Adelines. Mrs. Kenneth Jahr is president.

Edgar Sauthoff Women’s League Waterloo Junior Women’s League of St. Paul United Church of Christ Columbia

Hoffmann Reunion At Tipton Details Attendees

The Hoffmann family gathered at the old home place near Tipton for a Sunday reunion. Attendees included Henry and wife from Columbia, Joe Hoffmann and wife from North Woods Missouri, Leroy Hoffmann and family, Florissant residents Charles Barbara and Mary, Donald Hoffmann and children from Lemay, Earl and Robert Yantner, Eddie and Bob from Desoto, Red Bud residents Elizabeth Welzbacher Max Val Stadter Clarence Fahey and Nick Welzbacher, Waterloo couple Frank Hoffmann, and Ignatius Luther with Joe Stampler from St. Louis.

Hoffmann Tipton Henry Hoffmann Columbia Joe Hoffmann North Woods Leroy Hoffmann Charles Barbara Mary Florissant Donald Hoffmann Donnie David Donna Lemay Earl Yantner Robert Yantner Eddie Bob Desoto Elizabeth Welzbacher Max Val Stadter Clarence Fahey Red Bud Nick Welzbacher Frank Hoffmann Waterloo Ignatius Luther Joe Stampler St. Louis

September Meeting of Columbia Woman's Club Held

The September meeting of the Columbia Woman's Club gathered Thursday afternoon in the St. Paul United Church of Christ recreation room. Mrs. William Lengfelder and Mrs. Clifford Haberl led the program on "Knowing Your Community" as club officers including Virginia Todd president and Florence Haber first vice-president were listed.

Columbia Woman’s Club St. Paul United Church of Christ William Lengfelder Clifford Haberl Virginia Todd Florence Haber Elsie Koimer Paul Cash Bremna Beck

Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Allen Harres in East St Louis

Mr and Mrs Allen Harres of 1206 North Rapp Columbia announce the birth of a baby boy at St Marys Hospital East St Louis on Tuesday Sept 21.

Allen Harres N. Rapp Columbia St. Mary's Hospital East St. Louis

Dinner for Dan Daab Celebrates 80th Birthday

Dan Daab of Columbia celebrated his 80th birthday with a family dinner at home on Thursday evening. The Columbia Woman's Club plans a Red Cross Drive in October with co chairs Mrs F W Weiner and Mrs Elmer G Rauch drafting plans this week. If the county misses its quota the Blood Bank may be at risk. Mr and Mrs William Boo of Winter Park Florida arrived Tuesday for a week of visiting relatives. Mrs Boo is the former Leona Offermann. Mr and Mrs Gerald Lavoie moved into the house vacated by Mr and Mrs James Toenges at 229 North Main Street. On September 16 William Energeleis of Columbia received his 50 year pin in the Progress Masonic Lodge in St Louis, with Gene Saller Lester Deffenbaugh Gene Pomeroy and Tom Henderson of Columbia attending.

Dan Daab Columbia Columbia Woman's Club Red Cross F. W. Weiner Elmer G. Rauch William Boo Winter Park Florida Boo Leona Offermann Gerald Lavoie James Toenjes North Main Street Wm. Energeleis Progress Masonic Lodge St. Louis Gene Saller Lester Deffenbaugh Gene Pomeroy Tom Henderson

Niemietz Couple Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Robert Niemietz of 1224 North Rapp Avenue Columbia observed their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on Sunday September 19.

Robert Niemietz North Rapp Ave Columbia

Westminster Welcomes 242 Freshmen with Reception

Westminster College Fulton Missouri welcomed 242 freshmen and their families during a weekend arrival. A Saturday reception followed by a buffet dinner for 642 visitors. President R L Davidson spoke of graduates being marketable and personable. Students traveled from Barranquila Brussels Canal Zone and Hong Kong. Andrew Plumer Burgess III enrolled and joined the opening ceremony.

Westminster College Fulton Missouri R. L. Davidson Westminster Churchill Quadrangle Barranquila Colombia Brussels Belgium Canal Zone Hong Kong Paul Mills Ashford Derbyshire England Andrew Plumer Burgess III Andrew Burgess Charlotte Ave

Engineers Wives chapter plans October lecture in St Louis

The Engineers' Wives St Louis Chapter of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers will hold their October meeting at Rippen's Estate on Gravois Road October 13 at 12 noon. The illustrated program, Historic Houses and Gardens of Old St. Louis, will be presented by Mrs. Charles Coyle. Hostesses include Mrs. Kenneth L. Coble Mrs. Jack Y. Kiburz Mrs. Robert R. Leavy Mrs. Elmer J. Nickel and Mrs. Herbert W. Wishart.

Engineers’ Wives St. Louis Missouri Society of Professional Engineers Rippen Gravois Road Old St. Louis Charles Coyle Kenneth L. Coble Jack Y. Kiburz Robert R. Leavy Elmer J. Nickel Herbert W. Wishart

Rosemary Kruse Enrolls in St Louis University School of Nursing

Rosemary Kruse daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Kruse has enrolled in the School of Nursing at St Louis University in St Louis.

ST. Louis School OF Nursing Rosemary Kruse Arthur Kruse School of Nursing St. Louis University St. Louis

Funeral Held for Joseph Hahn in St. Louis

Mr and Mrs William Schueler attended the funeral services of Joseph Hahn in St Louis at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary Wednesday. Burial followed at Sunset Burial Park. Hahn was well known in the Columbia area.

William Schueler Joseph Middleton Mary Crawley Columbia Joseph Hahn St. Louis Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary Sunset Burial Park Mr. Hahn

Birthday Party for Anne Conrad Celebrated

A Sunday birthday party honored Anne Conrad on her second birthday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Conrad. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lepp and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lepp and family, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Conrad and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Conrad and Angie.

Michael Conrad Anne Margaret Lepp Charles Lepp Robert Lepp Roy Conrad Bill Conrad Angie

Serafini 25th Wedding Anniversary Observed

Mr and Mrs Guido Serafini of 232 Sarah St Columbia marked their 25th wedding anniversary with a Mass of Thanksgiving at Immaculate Conception Church led by Msgr Elmer Holtgrave at 8 am The vows were renewed after Mass with the same officiant They have four children two granddaughters and one grandson and a daughter studying at Eastern College Charleston Illinois

Guido Serafini Sarah St Columbia Immaculate Conception Elmer Holtgrave Msgr Holtgrave Serafini James D. Mueller Rochester Minn Mary Linda Martha “Ean Eastern College Charleston, Ill

Diocesan Catholic Women Meet in Springfield

About 450 members attended the 37th annual meeting of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women in Springfield last weekend. President Mrs Henry Krager presided guest speakers were William McMahon on Priesthood of the Faithful and Father Rollis Lambert Newman Chaplain for a Chicago University on Peace Thru Love. The event closed with a banquet at 6 30 P M Sunday. Mrs Ermantine Gruninger of Columbia and Mrs Ben Emge of Belleville National Director attended.

Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Springfield Henry Krager William McMahon Rolllis Lambert Newman Chicago University Ermantine Gruninger Columbia Ben Emge Belleville

New Hanover 4 H Achievement Meeting Report

The New Hanover Lucky 4 H Club held an achievement meeting at Mrs Raymond Reys home. Mothers including Mrs Fred Mehrtens and Mrs Eula Pierce attended as guests. Glenda Volk spoke on Safety in Baby Sitting. Rose Ann Mehrtens presented a talk and photos on My Trip to Junior Leadership Conference. Each girl brought a cooked sample for refreshments.

New Hanover Raymond Rey Fred Mehrtens Eula Pierce Harvey Ries Edmund E. Stumpf Warren Stumpf Wayne Woodcock F. Schiffner Glenda Volk Rose Ann Mehrtens Vickie Rey

Miss Cheryl Prest Returns to Southern Illinois University

Miss Cheryl Prest returns to Carbondale to complete her senior year at Southern Illinois University and will serve as resident fellow while doing student teaching this year. She and her mother Mrs. Orville Prest were special guests at the Homemakers Extension Association annual meeting.

Cheryl Prest Carbondale Southern Illinois University Miss Prest Cheryl Orville Prest Marissa The Homemakers’’ Extension Association

Hofstetter Birth Announced at St Mary's East St Louis

Mr and Mrs Erwin Hofstetter of East Capondelet announce the birth of a baby boy on Monday at St Marys Hospital in East St Louis with the family name Hofstetter as the newborn joins relatives in the area.

Erwin Hofstetter East Capondelet St. Mary’s Hospital East St. Louis

Schoppe Family Visit Spans Nevada to Illinois

Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Schoppe of Boulder City Nevada spent several days visiting his aunt Mrs. Philip Weinel and her daughter Ednad Dell Weinel. They departed to Collinsville Illinois to visit his brother Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schoppe and family.

Erwin Schoppe Boulder City Nevada Philip Weinel Ednad Dell Weinel Collinsville Illinois Edward Schoppe

Toenjes Family Reunion At Hecker Sportsman Club

The Toenjes family reunion was held Sunday at the Hecker Sportsman Club. Attendees included multiple Toenjes families from Millstadt Hecker Columbia Waterloo and Godfrey along with relatives from Valmeyer and Waterloo. Also noted is David Asselmeier’s birthday celebration with surrounding relatives in attendance.

Toenjes Hecker Sportsman Club George Toenjes Floyd Toenjes Glenn Toenjes Millstadt Dale Papenberg Todd Franklin Kohler Henry Toenjes Hecker Donald Schrader Tony Koch Herman Toenjes Gene Henry Wayne John E. Toenjes John B. Toenjes Roger Ed Toenjes William Toenjes Tom Toenjes Waterloo

Twenty Years Ago Discharges and Transfers Noted in Local News

Irwin Stumpf, two years in the Navy, returned home Saturday after his discharge. Staff Sgt Roland E Daab spent the weekend with family. he is stationed in Malden Missouri after a European tour and awaits processing out. Walter Bolle at Great Lakes Naval Training Station expects discharge soon. Mr and Mrs F W Weiner took daughter Ellyn to Greencastle Indiana for DePauw University enrollment.

Irwin Stumpf Roland E. Daab Daab Malden Metal Smith Walter Bolle Great Lakes Naval Training Station Navy F. W. Weiner Ellyn Greencastle, Indiana de Pauw University

Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Schneider in Centreville

A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Schneider at Centreville Township Hospital on Sunday. The birth occurred at 1048 Rapp, Columbia, marking a new arrival for the local family.

Joseph Schneider Rapp Columbia Centreville Township Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

St. Efo Eoar United Church OF Christ ST. Paul Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Robert Dollar Edmund Fitzmorris St. Vincent DePaul Altar Society Holy Name Society Mothers and Friends Club Nashville Tennessee First Baptist Church Sbc Martin E. Sifford Bottom Avenue ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church Missouri Synod N. Good Haven Drive Herman C. Lebenbauer America Monroe National Bank Columbia, Illinois Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Mrs. Jenkins Lionel Miller McKee Ave Union Electric Co Jefferson Memorial Hospital Festus, MO Linda Norris BY Linda Norris Kenneth Jahr Woman's Club Andrew Plumer Burgess Society OF Engineers Anne Conrad Auvery Lanepatterns Audrey Lane New York N.Y Diocesan Council Catholic Women Southern Illinois Tom Dorr David Asselmeier David Jr Charles and Carol Bennie Bergmann al Asselmeier William E. Rauch Walter Pape Fred G. Rapp & Son, Inc General Insurance Agency South Central Illinois Department
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