Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
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Issue of Jan. 8, 1998 R.P. Lumber announced that Bart Yakos is the new store manager for their new facility in Staunton. A son was born to John and Michelle Scroggins of Staunton on Jan. 5 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. A son was born to Travis and Jennifer (Williamson) Gibson of Hudson on Jan. 5. Joe and Jessie Buehling celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on Dec. 30, 1997. Vernon and Gisele Hemann celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Jan. 6. Harold and Marilyn Schumacher will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan....
By Tom Emery A surprising number of letters and diaries from Civil War soldiers exist today, particularly from Illinois troops. An example is Duncan Ingraham, who lived in Macoupin County before the war. Ingraham, who served in the 33rd Illinois, penned a number of letters to relatives that are cited by some Civil War scholars today. The letters are part of the Ingraham family papers, which are held by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield. Born on April 10, 1838 in...
The Staunton Community High School football team of 1920 were the Macoupin County champions. Pictured (front, L to R) are McLaughlan, Martinelli, Conway, Biernath, Stiegemeier; (2nd row) O'Neal, Bozarth, McGaughey, Ross, Smith, Fritz, Meyer; (back) J. Smith, coach; Hastings, Oehler, Sherman, manager, Hastings, Eccles, superintendent....
Issue of Dec. 25, 1997 A son was born to Kim and Ralph Sawyer of Mascoutah on Dec. 16 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville. Rudy and Dorothy Kuttin will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 2. Edward and Helen (Sievers) Ruehrup will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on Dec. 27. Gilbert A. Elmore (67) of Staunton died Dec. 16 at his residence. Jessie Elizabeth Heinricks (69) of Lake Ka-Ho, Mt. Olive, died Dec. 18 at Willowcreek Rehab and Nursing Center in Belleville. Harry F. Bohlen (79) of Staunton died Dec. 19 at...
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By Tom Emery During much of Abraham Lincoln’s lifetime, the New Year’s holiday was a bigger deal than Christmas. His celebrations of January 1 evolved with his rise to fame. As a young backwoodsman, Lincoln did little to ring in the new year, and as he grew to prominence in Springfield, he often worked on January 1. As President, however, he was part of a big celebration, as the annual New Year’s reception was a major event on the White House calendar. New Year’s Day in 1863, however, was a defining moment in the Lincoln Presidency, as the Ema...
This building on East Henry Street has undergone several transformations since it was Kiddie Korner daycare. Prior to being a daycare facility it was the Assembly of God Church who sold it after moving to their new building on State Route 4. After the daycare closed, it was a couple of different restaurants....
By Bryan Golden The New Year is a time of resolutions. It's a time when people commit to making a change in their life. Losing weight, changing jobs, saving money, making money, a new relationship, getting in shape, going back to school, or giving up smoking, are just some of the goals people set for themselves on Jan. 1st. Almost 90 percent of Americans will make at least one New Year's resolution. Less than 20 percent will succeed in accomplishing even one. Whatever your resolutions, here are some specific strategies to help you succeed....
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Thursday, April 10, 1975 -- STAUNTON HARDWARE CHANGES HANDS --Mr. and Mrs. Pio Frank have sold their hardware business to Mr. and Mrs. John Rodney of Florissant. Mo. The Franks have been in the hardware business for the past 29 years having purchased their business from the Late Mr. Ray Howald in 1946. The store at that time was located where the present Mode-O-Day store is now located. In 1955 they erected the building which they presently occupy. Plans call for expansion of the sales area and work will begin In the near future to provide the...
Issue of Dec. 18, 1997 Charges were filed against a rural Staunton youth in the theft of jackets valued in excess of $300 taken from Dietikers in a grab and run theft on Dec. 15. Warning signals were installed at the DeCamp railroad crossing on Route 4. Flashing lights, gates and a bell were installed at a cost of $90,600. A son was born to Brian and Lisa Vazzi Sciranko on Dec. 9 at Anderson Hospital. A daughter was born to Jeff and Carol Schmidt of Staunton on Dec. 4. Jim and Mildred (Ruehrup) Tsupros of Staunton will celebrate their 50th...
By Bryan Golden Among other things, the holidays are a time of giving and receiving gifts. The question most often asked of people is, "what did you get?" Much less frequently asked is, "what did you give?" Invariably, the inquiries concern material gifts. Purchasing a gift can certainly be thoughtful and a wonderful gesture, especially when it's backed up by your actions. However, the most valuable presents are those that aren't sold in stores. When you give your love, your time, help someone...
The new steeple for First Methodist Church in Staunton was hoisted into place on Monday, Aug. 29, under the supervision of Opel Construction Co. of Worden. The crane was provided by Ernest Berg of Staunton. The steeple was part of a remodeling project. In addition to the steeple, the church added a new front entrance and foyer covered with brick veneer. The upper portion of the steeple is covered with copper sheeting that presented an imposing appearance....
Issue of Dec. 11, 1997 Darla Banovic and Darik Jones, were married Sept. 6 at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Staunton. Joan and Alfred Culp of Highland will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 20 with a family gathering. Kenneth G. Oettel (67) of Staunton died Dec. 5 at his home. Kathryn E. Blanchard (71) of Gillespie died Dec. 6 at her home. Marcus O. Netzke (53) of Falling Waters, W.V., died Dec. 6 at his home. Carla Jean (Johnson) DeBoord (28) of Mims, Fla., formerly of Staunton, died Nov. 24 at Orlando Regional Medical Cente...
Thursday, April 3, 1975 -- Senior Class Play Saturday, Apr. 12 -- Rehearsals are now underway for the 1975 Senior Class Play which will be held on Saturday, April 12th at 8 p.m. in the Staunton High School Auditorium. The play cast includes Robert Lietz as Henry Gilcrest, Jame Fritz as Aunt Ethel, Cindy Marcuzzo as Margie, Audrey Albrecht as Pumpkin, Karen Goodson as Jill, Paula Hering as Gladys, Lee Ann Mullens as Aunt Stella, Margaret Killmar as Clarissa, Tami Mosser as Ernestine, Dwight Garrels as Ernie, Craig Stiegemeier as Mr, Bumpus,...
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Thursday, March 27, 1975 -- DIPPING INTO OLD MAN MOSES' BUCKET -- In a previous article, I mentioned the early settling of the Staunton area, as recorded in some of the published histories of Macoupin County. It seems that the families who came to this area were concerned with the Three Rs – reading, riting and rithmatic. Among the first school teachers were William Wilcox. Roger Snell, Tristian and Archibald Hoxsey. Inasmuch as most of the early settlers acquired land on which they grew crops, the need for a placea to grind their grain was i...
This week's Looking Back photo is from Lil Ashley's collection. It shows Dollar General when it was located on S. Elm Street. This building was later part of First National Bank and is now the Ralph and Josephine Oltmann Community Center....
Issue of Dec. 4, 1997 A memorial fund was established in the name of former SHS coach Joe Jurkanin to replace the wall padding in the old gym. SHS announced that 11 students were named as Illinois State Scholars. Super Wash car wash advertised five tokens for $10. Tri Ford Inc. advertised a new 1977 Thunderbird LX for $17,456. Jubelt’s Bakery advertised a Christmas Walk lunch special of broccoli cheese soup and ham sandwich for $3.49. Bernard H. Stratmann (62) of Staunton died Dec. 1 at Community Memorial Hospital. Erna T. Brown (73) of W...
By Tom Emery It is known as "the day that will live in infamy." Like the rest of the nation, the people of Illinois felt its scars. Wednesday, Dec. 7, marks the anniversary of Pearl Harbor, which left 2,403 Americans dead. Among them were dozens of Illinoisans, including George Francis Clark, 20, of Paris, who was lost on the USS Arizona. Born in Paris on March 31, 1921, Clark's father was a taxi driver. The family resided at 1208 South Marshall Street. The fifth of eight children, Clark...
This week's Looking Back photo shows Kozie's Tavern located at 321 W. Main Street in Staunton. The business was owned by Loretta Kozemczak and her husband George served as bartender. This picture was taken in the late 60s. Nails is currently located at this location and the portion of the building on the right was recently demolished....
Thursday, March 13, 1975 -- DIPPING INTO OLD MAN MOSES' BUCKET --It may be quite possible a large number of the present residents of Staunton and vicinity are not aware of how this area was settled. It was back in the early 1800's that the first part of the present Macoupin County attracted some hardy pioneers. Although it seems that the history of this particular area is rather meagre, when Illinois was admitted as a state in 1818, Macoupin County was a part of Madison County. However, later that year the state legislature, meeting in the...
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Issue of Nov. 27, 1997 Trista Frioli and Shannon Brown were married Oct. 4 in Sioux Falls, S.D. Adolph C. Wolf (90) of Staunton died Nov. 20 at Community Memorial Hospital. Donald C. Kotzman (63) of Staunton died Nov. 20 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Helen L. Griffin (89) of Staunton died Nov. 22 at Community Memorial Hospital. Fern Heidland (86) of Staunton died Nov. 24 at Community Memorial Hospital. Edna Nettie Andrasko (84) of Gainsville, Fla., formerly of Mt. Olive, died Nov. 20 at Hospice House in Gainesville. Murrell Marie...