01 Nov 1962
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Newspaper
Saint Charles Journal
Location
Saint Charles, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1962
Page
1
St Charles officers handed out popcorn during Halloween events and patrolled the city for goodies. Reports note overall improvement in Halloween condo safety and community spirit as authorities engage youth and families.
A local vote proposes a direct road tax district for St Charles and nearby areas. Officials discuss funds from the district, about 80 000 dollars yearly, with 20 000 available for St Charles. The plan affects a mile square west of the city and requires approval at the upcoming election.
The piece discusses 1940s efforts by Sy Mattie Exogerman and allies including Alfred Nahm era in Gasconade County to preserve grape growing. It mentions Conrad Rabhenay a stone grower who tested wine varieties and attempted wine making revival before prohibition hurt the industry.
A delayed retirement party for Gus Qatmann was postponed due to illness and later held after his forty years in the grocery business. Attendees in the front row included Meas Isimeme William Emye Buck few Maryuny Donald Rove and Ed Comwford among others from the Super Shop advertising group and local associates.
United Fund volunteers in St Charles County surpassed their goal of 12 915 to raise 33 408 59 or 101.5 percent. General chairman Charles Boswell announced the total, praising workers who spent four weeks in the campaign. Local divisions posted varied results with donations from residents, firms, and professionals contributing to the win. The Journal Cooking School event tonight at the New Boys Club will support the drive with a 20 cent admission, aiding the fund’s health welfare and character-building agencies.
With 22 910 people registered to vote the Tuesday election in St Charles County includes local judges and state officials on the ballot. Polls open 6 am to 7 pm with votes cast at 48 precincts in the city and county. One Republican and one Democrat are assured of election for local offices and several county and state races appear on the ballot.
Robert Elgin of St. James Missouri will speak at the AAUW meeting on Missouri’s First State Capitol restoration. Coombs & Elam of Kansas City are retained by the Missouri State Park Board for architectural archaeology to locate original work and additions from 1821 to today.
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