Old Glory and a storekeeper’s legacy in a small town
Mrs. Bulaly Hawkins and her Hi Point Grocery on Jefferson Road tie a family tie to the flag’s name Old Glory. She, age 71, recalls her great grandfather possibly naming the flag, reads about Driver’s story, and keeps memories from photos of service members and political figures, praising American ideals and grassroots participation.
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Bulaly Hawkins
Philip
Jisigerronnt Road
William Driver
Denver
Guthrie Puckett
Lillie Driver
William
Hawkins
America
High Point
Tony
Taesa
Wison
Sendity
Bottt
Neil Armatrang
Area Fourth Celebrations Offer Activities for All Ages
The Fourth of July in St. Charles and nearby towns features parades, vendor stalls, and a full park festival at Blanchette Park. Gov. Read is slated to inspect the St. Charles parade route, with Blue Grass music, contests, and fireworks anticipated for a large weekend turnout exceeding 16 000 visitors. Jaycees predict record crowds and food for all ages amid sunny weather plans.
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St. Charles
Janchette Park
Wenteville
O'Fallon
Sayours
Manute
Christopher Read
Blandbetle Park
Jaycee
Dave Keithline
Pat Holt
Atte Ils
Burr
County Court House
Blanchette Park
Jaycees
Keithline
Reithline
Cain
Ventaville
Wentzville
Letters Policy for Publication in The Journal
Policy note outlining how to submit letters to The Journal at 940 N. Mall St St. Charles Mo 3201. Letters must be received by 5 p m Friday and may be edited to fit space. Typed double spaced 300 word limit. signed with name and address. telephone and chamber number provided for verification but not published.
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N. Mall St
St. Charles
Chomber
Local Events Save Weekend at Various City Hubs
Community listings show Salvation Army and Civitan gatherings at multiple venues. A Scientology lecture at 133 Main and a coffee house at 1895 First Capitol are noted along with TOPS meetings, church events, square dancing, and youth center activities across St. Peters and nearby locales this weekend.
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Yopay
Golden Agora
Salvation Army
Young
St. Peters
St. Paterz
Olen Board of Aerma
City
Sweet
Adelines
St. John
Fainbow
Masonic Hall
Wentevle
Ity
Bata Eta Lon Sigma Alpha
Thie i
Generamen Ak Mit
Beta Rta
Bey
Jame van
Mannay T Pth
Scientology
A. Main
Coffer House
St Peters Sementary School
Colles House
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Gontuivelt
St.akies
Judith Friedman
Sioh
Journal
American Legion
Span
Harvester Jayrees
Waren
Caffee House
First Capitol
Delmar
Shoe City
Goebel
Mother's Series
Obet Rotda Pate
Ganba
Phew
Fas
Dewta Hurimel Bets
Aueinel
Chiate Pate
Mather E Mle
Mathers Pit
First Carol Trading Post
Menens
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