Early Life in St. Charles County Through 1880s Details
In an interview with 87 year old Elsie Reimer she recalls schooling at Walnut Grove and Lindenwood, the existence of Indian reservations, and rail and steamer transport. She notes Bess family slaves including Amanda Reid and a freed slave community, with social life centering on dances and gatherings. Prices and practices of slavery are described with both harsh and lenient owners.
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Pam Plume
Elsie Reimer
St. Charles County
The
Military College
St. Charles High School
St. Charles
Bess
Black Walnut
Ae Reimer
Nefeeca Ree
Mr. Bess
Hearing Set To Resume Monday On Rate Increase
The state Public Service Commission will hear final oral testimony from opponents of proposed rate hikes. Attorney Fils worth Cundiff will represent local residents. Residents in St. Charles Hills St. Peters Estates Mark Twain 1 2 Harvester Dardenne Lake Estates Steeplechase and Fieldcrest urged to contact their HOA president to attend Jefferson City proceeding.
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State
Public “Service
Colinky
Filsworth Cundiff
Jefferson City
Four for Howell School Board race filed for April election
Four candidates seek the Howell School Board seat in the April 7 election. Filing deadline was March 3. Names listed include Stanley McCall of St Peters and completing an unexpired term, Robert Decker of Woods, Gerald Levin of Foristell, and Kenneth Chandler of Brightwood Drive, with terms indicated.
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Tw Howell School Board
Stanley McCall
St. Peters
Robert Decker
Xemsinwood
Gerald Levin
Foristell
Kenneth “Chandler
Brightwood Drive
Briscoe Seeks Fifth Term as St. Charles Councilman
Joseph Briscoe, completing his fourth two year term as First Ward councilman, filed for reelection with the St. Charles City Clerk. He faces Angelo Stamelos, the first challenger, in the only ward with an active race among six candidates.
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Joseph
Briscoe
St. Charles
Angelo Stamelos
County HS Students Conservation Speech Contest April 10
St. Charles County schools will compete in a Conservation Speech Contest on April 10 at Lindenwood College Roemer Hall. One finalist per school will speak on Conservation of Our Environments under judges from Lindenwood College and the U S Soil Conservation Service. Prizes include plaques certificates and cash.
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St. Charles County
Roemer Hall
Lindenwood College
Patrick Delaney Jr
Vincent Brescia
Melvin Thompson
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
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Howell
Bride
Alfred
Werber
ST Charles Plaza
South Main ST
Charlie's
Matus Poo
Charlie’s Red Cross
Life Stride
Deb
N. Main
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