From Our Files

Issue of July 31, 1997

A contract was signed between the city of Staunton and We Care Recycling for We Care Recycling to operate the Staunton recycling site.

Jacob and Laura (Ludwig) Favre of Genesco, formerly of this area, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 10.

Rose Westfelt (90) of Gillespie died July 27 at Heritage Manor in Gillespie.

Mary M. Lawson (72) of Mt. Olive died July 23 at Heritage Manor in Gillespie.

Issue of Aug. 1,2007

A son was born to Tim and Jamie Masinelli of Edwardsville on July 14.

Jessica A. Smith and Brent A. Teets were married on Aug. 10, 2006.

Sid and June Helle celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 6.

Obituaries: William J. Fechte (77), Dorsey, formerly of Staunton, died July 24; Joe Lucca Jr. (94), Wilsonville, died July 24; Agnes Angeline Frank (79), Mt. Olive, died July 23; Violet V. Bird (81), Staunton, died July 28; Wilma A. Wargo (93), Benld, died July 29; Lawrence Stephen Heigert (77), St. George, Utah, formerly of Staunton, died July 13; Lawrence Dean Clerico (46), Benld, died July 27.