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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By Tom Emery There were few surprises in the latest Presidential scholarly poll, as Abraham Lincoln continued his hold on the top spot while George Washington finished second. The poll was conducted by C-SPAN, which also coordinated similar polls in 2000, 2009, and 2017. There have been twenty-one Presidential polls, conducted by various organizations, since 1948. In the latest C-SPAN effort, Lincoln and Washington topped the rankings, followed by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, and Dwight David Eisenhower. Of the 44 Presidents...
Fritz Windisch's Barber Shop in Livingston operated for many years in a building located on the west side of Livingston Avenue. The building was shared with Lefty Masinelli's Shoe Repair, which occupied the north side of the lower level while the barbershop was on the south side. Fritz Windisch is standing near the first chair, and Robert Windisch is at the back chair....
By: Jill Pertler There are two types of people in this country: those who have a car and those who don’t. There are good reasons for living on each side of the roadway. People without a vehicle often live in areas where public transportation is the norm and street-space is not. If you don’t have a garage or a driveway, you might have to pay for parking on a daily basis. That adds to the cost of car ownership, which is no fun. Multiply that if you have to drive around the block multiple times in search of an open space. Parking aside, the act...
Compliments on a great job To the editor: Just wanting to compliment school board president Dr. Poonam Jain for being in the picture with the SHS Illinois State Scholars. I don’t believe I have ever seen a picture like that before, but I think it is very impressive due to the fact that the school board members are a big part of every child’s education just as the teachers are. Due to the fact that they have to make the decisions on how the school is run so the children can get a good education. I personally feel the board, administrators, tea...
This week we're featuring the Staunton High School basketball team from 1935. The team was successful enough to win a nice trophy. Front Row (L to R): Coach Stiegemeier, Frank Yakos, Joe Branka, Norman Meyer, Charles Ferguson, Ray Stiegemeier, Art Ruffini; Back Row: Ernest Grimm, Norman Norvel, Richard Stolze, Victor Bono and Edward Furtwangler...
Thursday, October 27, 1966 -- ADMIRAL LUKER GIVEN LEGION OF MERIT MEDAL -- Rear Admiral George R. Luker, Commandant of the Third Naval District, received the second highest military medal normally awarded in peacetime on October 17. The Legion of Merit was awarded to Adm. Luker for "exceptionally meritorious service from April 28, 1964, to June 30, 1966, as Chief Military Advisory Assistance Group Japan." Director General of the Japanese Defense Agency Eikich Kambayashiyama and his wife attended the presentation ceremony. Vice Admiral John S....
It’s a common problem many of us encounter as we age — we forget more things and it seems to happen more frequently. It can be a frustrating experience and even a frightening one as we worry that serious issues of dementia are just around the corner. While researchers are only beginning to understand exactly why our brains seem to be more prone to memory issues as we get older, they have, however, begun to make real progress in finding ways to help fight memory problems as we age. And the latest advice is that we all ought to begin pro...
Issue of Jan. 23, 1997 Michael Johnson announced his candidacy for mayor of Staunton. Senator Vince Demuzio took the oath of office last week for another term as State Senator from Illinois 49th Senate District. State Representative Gary Hannig was sworn in on Jan. 8. He is the elected representative from the 98th District. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Greg Birk on Jan. 15. Dawn M. Rae (25) of Staunton died Jan. 17 as the result of an automobile accident near Hamel. Dewayne R. “Wayne” Metz of Dorsey died Jan. 15 at his home. Hazel A. Loe...
By: Jill Pertler There’s something about a new year that often has me reflecting on time. I guess that’s fairly natural. For many of us, January is a time of assessing priorities, setting goals, wrapping up the old year and planning for what’s to come. This year, those thoughts were punctuated by a note I received in the mail from my friend, Alice, in Ohio, who is a regular reader of this column. Alice originally reached out to provide kind words of support after the loss of my husband and we became friends. She was 96-years-old at the time....
This photo shows grades 6 and 7 at Worden Public School, taken in October 1927. Notable are the hairstyles of the girls. Each one of them has a short bob. Prior to the 1920s, long hair was the preferred style....
Thursday, October 20, 1966 -- ST. PAUL TO MARK 90TH ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY -- On next Sunday, Oct. 23, special services will be held at the St. Paul United Church of Christ of Staunton to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the organization as an Evangelical church. Ninety years ago, on April 23. 1876, twenty-three charter members affixed their signatures to the first constitution and on April 7, 1878, the congregation applied for membership in the German Evangelical Synod of North America. The first pastor of the re-organized church was the Rev....
Issue of Jan. 16, 1997 George and Evelyn (Fones) Swain of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Staunton, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Jan 1. Twin sons were born to Kevin May and Kristina Struebig on Nov. 8, 1996, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Bill’s IGA ad featured Starkist tuna for 59 cents, 39 oz. Maxwell House coffee for $5.49 and Spaghettios for 59 cents. Margarite E. Dustman (79) of Staunton died Jan. 10 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Staunton. George Mriscin (81) of Maryville, Ind., formerly of Alhambra, died Jan. 10 a...
By: Jill Pertler For the last 14 months I’ve been anticipating it. Waiting. Knowing it was lurking in the corners or behind a large, formidable rock. I figured I was immersed in grief and that would lower my defenses and I’d be overcome eventually by some sort of bug – COVID or otherwise. It finally got me. For the last week I’ve been officially sick. Not sick as in cool (like “That’s so sick!”) Not cool at all, not in any sense. Hot was more like it, but not hot as in cool hot. Hot as in feverish. My face throbbed. My eyeballs ached. My bre...
By Tom Emery A surprising number of chief executives have suffered from mental health issues, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and alcoholism. The list includes some of the best Presidents to ever hold the office. A 2006 study from the Duke University Medical Center considered 37 Presidents through 1974, and determined that eighteen of them – almost half – met the criteria for a diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder. In ten cases, the mental illness was apparent during their time in office. Many researchers believe that Abraham Li...
This week's photo was taken at the Staunton railroad station in October of 1917. World War I began in July of 1914 and ended in 1918. The size of this crowd leads us to believe they were waiting for a troop train and had gathered there to give their men a hero's welcome home from the war or were waiting to send off recruits. Photos needed for Looking Back The Star-Times would like to share your old photographs with our readers. We are looking for local landmarks, events, organizations or groups...
Issue of Jan. 9, 1997 Kenton L. Smith (76) of Staunton died Jan. 5 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. John William Huntman (84) of Frontenac, Mo., formerly of Staunton, died Jan. 4 at a hospital in Scottsdale, Ariz. Geraldine Layton (85) of Staunton died Jan. 4 at Community Memorial Hospital. Margaret L. Allen (93) of Staunton died Jan. 3 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Staunton. Luella Hosto (76) of Alhambra died Jan. 6 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland. Gustav “Gus” Brikner (93) of Worden died Jan. 2 at Village North Woods Nursi...
By: Jill Pertler Quite often, each morning before getting dressed I check my weather app to get the prediction for the upcoming day. Yesterday I caught myself hoping the sun would be shining and the skies blue. Then it dawned on me. There wasn’t a question whether the sun would be shining. Likewise for the blueness of the skies. Both were an undeniable “yes.” In that moment, I realized something obvious and important: the sun always shines. The sky is always blue. Every day, without a doubt, 365 days a year. Each day of my life – since the beg...
Thursday, October 13, 1966 -- GRAND OPENING AT WINDY'S SHELL -- Francis "Poopie" Windisch has an announcement in this issue advertising a grand opening at his service station, named "Windy's Shell," located at the corner of Main and Hibbard streets, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Windisch recently took charge of the station. During these three days he offers children free bubble gum, potato chips and suckers, and patrons may be the winners of many prizes to be given away. TWO MEN KILLED IN ROUTE 66 CRASHES -- Two men were killed Wednesday...
While wanting to see positive changes in your life isn't a bad idea, the way most New Year's resolutions come together is usually complicated, often helps little and may even be harmful. Most of us are pretty bad at setting reasonable goals for ourselves. We usually think in terms of absolutes: "I'm going to lose 20 pounds next month." "I'm going to stop smoking now." "I'm going to get that job promotion this quarter." There are several problems with resolutions like these, the main one being that they seldom achieve success. Such resolutions...
This week's photo is a wintertime of the old South School. There is no indication of the year the photo was taken. The South School operated many years on Henry Street until the new grade school was built at the present location on Deneen Street. After demolition of the old school building, the Henry Street location was home to The Alleys for years and is now the location of RP Lumber....
By: Jill Pertler Turning the calendar over to a new year is often a time of reflection, not only to look backward but also to look ahead. What can happen to make the future bigger and brighter? The past year has been overflowing with lessons for my life. It’s been a year of change and challenges, struggles and success. Simply put, I’ve learned a lot – about myself and the world. I like to play with words and decided it might be fun to put together an ABC guide encompassing some of the eurekas I’ve experienced that might help create a bigger...
Issue of Jan. 2, 1997 Roosevelt Financial Group Inc., the holding company for Roosevelt Bank, announced on Dec. 23 that they will merge with Mercantile Bank. The merger will be completed in mid-1997. Staunton resident Elmer C. Bruce decided not to run for a county board seat after serving for 34 years on the Macoupin County Board. The bell at Zion Lutheran Church tolled 150 times on New Year’s Day to usher in their 150th anniversary year. The old KC Hall was remodeled and owner Barbara Hayes has opened the establishment as a restaurant, S...