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Newspaper
Columbia Star
Location
Columbia, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1966
Page
4
A consolidated church directory lists St Paul United Church of Christ, Saint Stephen Assembly of God, First Baptist Church, and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with service times, masses, confessions, and study schedules. WCBW-FM broadcasts noted for two services.
Bethel No. 65 of the International Order of Job's Daughters met September 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Masonic Temple, Columbia. Queen Kay Lynn Ralston presided. Guest Night moved to October 3 due to a death in a neighboring Bethel. Plans include a hayride October 15, Tri-Rapers Dance October 28 at Augustine's, and O'Fallon's Guest Night September 26.
Beth Michele Ahrens daughter of Mr and Mrs Larry Ahrens was baptized at Immaculate Conception Church on Sunday September 25 by Msgr Holtgrave. Sponsors were Kathy and Joe Bard with many family members in attendance including Rose Schulenburg and Melanie Ahrens from St Louis.
Mr and Mrs Horace C Volkert announce the birth of a daughter named Amy Lynn born at Christian Welfare Hospital on Thursday September 22.
Mr and Mrs Larry Rodgers of R R 2 Columbia announce the birth of a daughter Christine Lee born Friday September 23 They also have a son Gregg Stuart Mrs Rodgers is the former Betty Lindhorst.
The schedule lists activities at the home of Miss Herta Berger including Wednesday Sewing Circle. Cemetery Board of Directors meets at 8 00. The Church Consistory. Thursday features Women's Fellowship Prayer Circle at 11 30 and a luncheon with Rev Russell Wigfield as speaker. Saturday confirms classes and a Bergmann Deffenbaugh wedding service at 5 00.
Pastor Rev John Wood leads services at 236 W Virginia Columbia with worship at 9 30 am Church School 10 30 am Depth Study 7 pm Hymn Sing Tuesday 7 30 pm Official Board 7 30 pm October 3 Commission on Missions 7 30 pm October 5 Christian Social Concerns 7 30 pm October 5 Commission on Education 8 pm October 8
Miss Patricia Ann Bequette and Frederick William Vogel wed in an 11 am double ring ceremony at Immaculate Conception Church in Columbia. The couple will reside at 117A West Oak Street.
The Upper Room reflection notes that triumph over temptation comes through reliance on God's grace. It cites Pauls weakness and Christ’s sufficiency, urging steadfast trust and prayer. Thought for the Day credits Marco Deprestre of Haiti and emphasizes abiding with the Lord for victory.
In a Friday evening ceremony at Immaculate Conception Church Mrs. Joseph A Grueninger of Columbia married Joseph A Sommer of Waterloo. The couple had a 7 pm mass with immediate family and friends present, followed by a Brass Rail reception. They will reside in Columbia.
Sunday Sept 18 marked Brent Ludwig's first birthday at a Zion Church park family reunion in Millstadt. Guests included Clarence Weis Elaine Weis Ida Poirot Eugene Kochmann Ricky Vernon Wickell and families from Millstadt along with relatives from Columbia Peoria Belleville St Louis and Washington Missouri.
Mr and Mrs Edward L Mueller of St Louis celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a 6 p m Mass at St Aphonse Rock Church followed by a reception hosted by son and daughter in law Earl Mueller. Attendees include Albert Dooley Adolph Moll and many Columbia guests.
Lonny Ludwig of 1042 N Main Columbia has been elected secretary of Phi Beta Iota at the University of Missouri at Rolla. Ludwig, a senior electrical engineering major, joins one of over 20 social fraternities on campus. The group aims to foster intellectual fellowship, scholarship, growth, and cooperation in educational and cultural programs. The chapter participates in campus activities including social events and intramural athletics.
Bethany Methodist Church in Monroe County celebrates its first Holy Communion on World Wide Communion Sunday October 2. Rev. John Wood says the day unites Christians at the table and the offering goes to MCOR for overseas relief aiding hungry regions and chaplains in Viet Nam.
Mr and Mrs Nelson Bequette Velma Ronald and Glenn hosted a turkey dinner Sunday night for Nelson Bequettes birthday which was last Tuesday The gathering included Gerald Bequette Glenda Brian Carl Vogt Jeff Mark Paul Kurt Jake Brinkmann Linda Patty Marilyn Kathleen Keith and Tommy of Waterloo Also celebrated was the tenth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Jake Brinkmann.
The Fall meeting of the Youth Drama Group of Columbia will be held at the Public Library on Saturday October 1 at 2 00 p m. Following a summer production the group plans a Christmas time play and invites junior high high school and college students to join with talents in acting art posters scenery and more New members are welcome.
Tom Church of Columbia was among 78 pledged to four social fraternities at William Jewell College in Liberty Missouri He is a pledge to Lambda Chi Alpha.
A compact recipe note features medium sweet potatoes or yams with brown sugar and butter. It lists two 1 lb cans of sweet potatoes, water, and Old Grand-Dad Bourbon as ingredients. The tone suggests a home kitchen serving idea rather than a formal dish description.
The year’s first Columbia Parent Teacher Association meeting was led by Donald Brown Sr. Reports covered future plans and the October program by Clovis Parker. Past President’s pin and corsages were given to Mrs. Clifford Schrader and Mrs. B D Middleton. Life Members Mrs. F W Weiner and Mrs. John J Mueller received corsages. The group served punch, coffee and cookies after the gathering. Superintendent B D Middleton introduced 51 teachers, office staff, and Board of Education members. Elsa Reichenbach of El Cajon, visiting two weeks, will travel to Ohio to visit family before returning to California. she formerly taught in Columbia Schools.
The Church School Workers dinner at St Paul United Church of Christ honored Sunday School and Vacation Church School workers. Rev Norman Witthaus from DuBois Center spoke, and Board of Education members met afterward in the church office to plan for the coming year.
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