The Columbia Star
September 27, 1928

Local News Items

Mrs. Johanna Kuebner entertained with a dinner Tuesday, evening for Dr. and 
Mrs. Ed Bollinger of Anna, Ill., who spent their vacation here.

The marriage bans of Elten/Elton Schorb and Otilda Beckerle were published for the 
first time Sunday in the Catholic Church.  The wedding will take place part of 
October.

The Illinois Power and Light Corporation has a force of men at work here, re-wiring
 the city lighting system.  Much of the wiring in the city is bad and to do a thorough 
job the entire system is being rewired.

Armin Nollau, a guard at the Southern Illinois Penitentiary at Menard is home on sick 
leave.  He is suffering with a case of malaria and came home to recuperate.  His many 
friends hope that he will soon be on the mend again.

The interior of the workroom of Goockeler’s Bakery shop is being remodeled.  The 
walls are being painted to resemble tile.  It is gleaming white now and is a most attractive 
work room with an abundance of light and spotlessly clean.

Little Bernice Ross entertained a number of little friends Saturday afternoon and evening 
in honor of her birthday anniversary.  The guests were royally entertained by the little 
hostess and all had a very splendid time.  Many games were enjoyed and the crowning 
feature of the entertainment was of course the birthday supper for it was indeed a feast.  
The little folks all wished Bernice many happy returns of the day before departing for 
their houses.

Miss Ester Riebling of St. Louis, who soon will become the bride of William Joedecke 
of Waterloo, was tendered delightful miscellaneous shower by Miss Celia Roider and a 
number of friends Friday evening.  It was a pretty shower for when the guest of honor 
arrived Beulah Daab dressed as a kewpie brought in a toy express wagon filled with lovely 
gifts to the happy bride-to-be.  The shower was held at the home of her aunt Mrs. William 
Daab, and was an entire surprise and a delightful one.  Bunko was played and Miss Riebling 
won first prize at this game.  After the games were over a delightful two course lunch was 
served.  Everyone had a delightful time for it really was a clever party.  There were eighteen 
guests.  A number of out-of-town guests were present.