County school growth prompts multi-site election turnout
Enrollment climbs to about 4000 this year with 8000 expected by 1976 as Central Elementary requires 12 more classrooms by 1972 if year-round use continues. Polls open 6 AM to 7 PM at six sites including DeFiance and Friedens churches. Howell district holds third vote in 10 days after Fort Zumwalt tax rate renewal and Wentzville bond denial.
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Henderson
Central
Defiance Masonic Hall
Daniel Boone School
Weldon Spring
Becky-David
Central Elementary
Friedens United Church of Christ
Howell
St. Charles County
Fort Zumwalt
Annexation Bids 25 Square Mile St. Charles Area
Annexation plans size the St. Charles area at 25 square miles as opponents of the measure plan to appeal to residents and urge a vote against it. A trunk line to the Mississippi River exists and work on a primary treatment plant is underway. The district seeks an overall industrial plan with flood protection for key zones.
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St. Charles
Annexation Opposition Associates
Mississippi River
Promoted to Sergeant and other local notices
Gail promoted to instructor at Fort Leonard Wood after 14 months in Thailand. Councilman Don Crider resigns from Wentzville City Council effective with the April 7 election. one year left in term. Mary Davis, public health nurse, highlights Poison Prevention Week March 15–21. American Legion Post 312 meets Thursday at 8 p.m. and books a chicken barbecue for April 18. Louis Adolf of St. Charles wins Schmoller Green Swimming Trophy at Missouri Military Academy, earns varsity swimming letter and battalion All-Star medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Crider
Wentzville
St. Charles County
Mary Davis
American Legion Post 312
Legion
Legion Post
Louis Adolf of
St. Charles
Schmoller-Green
Missouri Military Academy
Capella Weeks Free Concert Offered to Public
Admission is free and the public is invited to attend a Capella Weeks concert described as a top notch musical production in the area.
Bishop Family Sues Board for Damages with ACLU Help
An order against the school board was sought but declined due to lack of court authority. The suit seeks 20300 dollars in damages and is being assisted by the American Civil Liberties Union for the Bishop family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Civil Liberties Union
Bishop
Quote on charity and tolerance from P G Hamerton
A historical fragment quotes P G Hamerton praising immense charity and sincere respect for opinions not ours as the best hope to preserve what is best. The text emphasizes tolerance and open-mindedness as essential civic virtues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. G. Hamerton
District approves boundary changes and bus plan for fall
The board accepted administration recommendations to implement boundary line changes this fall. Dr Colaw said the changes reflect the best solution for student distribution. Bond funds will finish Coverdell elementary, convert Jefferson to a junior high, and remodel McKinley Lincoln Benton and Powell Terrace schools.
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Dr. Colaw
Colaw
Coverdell
Jefferson
McKinley
Lincoln
Benton
Powell Terrace
Infantry Brigade Awarded for Vietnam Service Entry
The subject entered the Army in June 1968 and arrived in Vietnam in January 1969. He graduated from Francis Howell High School in 1968.
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Vietnam
Francis Howell High School
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Thailand
Gail
Fort Leonard Wood
Business Services Directory
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ST. Chas
Haliware
Bruns
Builder's Hardware
First Capitol Real Estate
First Capitol Dr
Mixon Bros., Inc
O’fallon
Henry Ehustedde
PAN RA
J.E. Campbell
St. Proots
America Family Insurance
Utoel Iresneal Life
Ray Bahr
Custom-Carpet Cleaning, Inc
Laundromats
Forest Laundromat
Forest
Quaig Printing
Goellner’ Printing, Inc
S. Main
Tuxedo Rental
Thro’s
O'Fallon Plaza
Big B
T.V. Sales & Service
Fallon
Elm
Perry
RCA
Admiral — Whirlpool
T.V. Repair
Diamond Brite TV
North 2Nd St
Agg, Busines Services
Stan
Pag 2 Inc
St. Charles, Mo
Service Department
Orchard Farm
HIWAY
Hhiage
Asis
Massey Ferguson
Tallis Chalmers WC
NEW Holland
John Deere
Black Hawk
Wisconsin
I-Atlas
Musgraves
Wisconsin Motor
Aoe
Midwest Auctio
Roger A. Hollran
Clark Street
Otto Wilke Inc
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