Life In A German Rural Community in St Charles County
Pam Plume recalls eighteenth to early twentieth century German rural life in St Charles County. Men hunted at night coon hunting and horse riding. fox hunts inspired children. A shoemaker named John Fuhr taught violin, then struck a student ending lessons. Families canned preserved food and did their own butcher work and crafts. Cows formed a town herd led to graze down to the Missouri river. Angelus prayers with bells influenced both people and even horses. Community life centered on religion and observance.
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Pam Plume
County of
St. Charles
Augusta
John Fuhr
Anthony Heller
Anthony
Missouri
Band Concert In Blanchette Park Tonight
The St. Charles Municipal Band opens its 1970 concert season at eight tonight in Blanchette Park with a schedule through August and some events in McNair Park. Tonight's program includes works by John Phillips Sousa along with polkas and popular tunes.
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Blanchette Park
St. Charles
McNair Park
The
Journal
John Phillips Sousa
St Charles students receive certificates at Washington University
Eleven students receive certificates from Washington University's evening division including five from St. Charles County. Names include William G. Mache Charles D. Haverstick James R. Holterman Bernard E. Marion and Jesse M. Ward. Also notes local events and people such as Pinocle Night at the Knights of Columbus Hall and other community items.
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St. Charles County
Washington University
William G. Gamache
Arrow Rock
Charles D. Haverstick
Barbara
James R. Holterman
Bolton
Bernard E. Marion
Nathan
Jesse M. Ward
Big Oak
St. Peters
St. Charles
Pee
Ephomore
Northeast Missouri State College
Bob Young
St. Ann
Jefferson City
Secoes
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St. Louis Mineral & Gem Society
City Park
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Ci Vane
Uleb Sean
A. Buxton Billford
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