The Tri-City Independent from Festus, Missouri • 1

Always Drive Carefully REMEMBER THE LIFE YOU SAVE MAY BE YOUB OWN. Volunteer Your Help! THE CIVILIAN DEFENSE PBOGBAM MUST HAVE YOUR HELP. JOIN UP! OUR MOTTO: "PUT PECTUS AND CRYSTAL CITY, TOWNSHIP AND COUNTY TO THE FORE" I FESTUS. JEFFERSON COUNTY. MBSOURL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29.

1951 S1.00 PER YEAR VOLUME 43 NUMBER 13 Lecturer Coming Meeting Dec. 12 on Historical Society Announcement was made yesterday by Harry Weier, Festus attorney who heads the historical society committee of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, that a public meeting has been called for Wednesday night, Dec. 12, in the court house at Hillsboro. Purpose of the meeting, Weier said, is to enlist support of all countiana in the movement to organize a Jefferson County Historical Society. He said considerable sentiment In favor of such an organization has developed in recent months and It is hoped that this sentiment can be converted Into direct action.

Everyone in the county interested in the formation of a historical society is urged to attend this meeting. Rev. Sheldon Jones To Speak Sunday On Temperance Rev. Sheldon Jones of South Carolina, whose voice has been I heard many times over the radio I and is well known throughout the Middle West and East as the Radio Temperance Crusader," will address a mass meeting in the Festus Methodist Church Sunday afternoon. December 2 at 2:30 oclock.

The voice of Sheldon Jones has been heard from broadcasting stations In Illinois and Arkansas and in this part of the country for the last several years. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and has served as pastor of several Baptist Churches in his state until a few years ago when his thoughts were directed In fighting the licensed liquor traffic In America. Jones will speak on the subject Liquor Versus American Life. He is one of Americas greatest platform speakers and a hard hitting, fluent, forceful and convincing lecturer from the Deep South. You will appreciate his wit, humor and eloquence.

He is one of the most dynamic, fearless and dramatic personalities on the American platform today. Jones' appearance here, sponsored by the local churches and temperance forces and under the auspicies of the Temperance League of Missouri. Is one of the several appearances he is making In this part of the state. This young mans punch is direct and he always hits where it does the most damage to John Barleycorn. Much Business To Come Before County C.

of C. The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce will hold an Important business meeting this coming Monday night at 8 oclock at the court house in Hillsboro. Because reports from the last meeting were postponed because of the heavy snow, much new business will be discussed in addition to the delayed reports. As this business meeting comes at the close of the organization's second year, an encouraging turn-out is hoped for by the officers of the organization. Suggestions for future projects of the organization will be presented to the meeting by Will Kitchin of Morse Mill, who Is chairman of the planning committee.

These include the following: Sponsorship of a bookmobile or traveling library. Development of a Little Theatre with purpose of forming an entertainment agency to raise fundsJor the organization. Public park and lake for Jefferson County. Holding an annual meeting with representatives of all county civic and service groups or organizations. Promotion of marking of roads.

Installation of wayside picnic benches, information on where first aid is available. Support of a county historical society, and sponsorship of definite projects, as preservation of the covered bridge at Goldman. Publication of a calendar of current county events in all newspapers, prepared through cooperation of the Chamber of Commerce. Development of a speakers bureau in the organization to represent the Chamber of Commerce at other meetings. Assistance to county small businesses, as in helping arrange group hospital and medical service.

Publication of a yearbook. Special committees or projects on civic affairs, business ethics, industrial development advertising the county, agricultural progress. youth program, womens auxiliary, hobby show. Announce Rules For Jaycee Xmas Lighting Contest A Christmas lighting contest for homes and apartments In Festus will be sponsored this year by the Festus Junior Chamber of Commerce. Purpose of the contest Is to spread the spirit of Christmas by means of decoration and light Winners will receive cash prizes.

Entry blanks, which will appear In this newspaper, should be filled out and mailed to Christmas Lighting Contest 613 West Main St, Festus, and must be received by Monday, December 17 to be eligible. The competition will be limited to the exterior lighting and decoration of residences within the city limits of Festus. Residents of homes and owners of apartment buildings are urged to enter. First prize will be $15 In cash; second prize, $10; and third prize, $5. Judges will base their selections on general artistic effect, 50 per cent; originality, 20 per cent; ingenuity in utilizing surroundings, 10 per cent; conformity to Christmas spirit, 10 per cent; and size, 10 per cent Chairman of the contest Is Samuel M.

Schaplro. Judges, to be announced later, will personally Inspect each entry. For this reason, all contestants are asked to keep their displays lighted dally from 6:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. between December 15 and December 22 to permit adequate judging.

Missionary From China Speaker For Methodist Men Rev. Winfred B. Cole, a Methodist missionary In China for 40 years, will address the men of the First Methodist Church tonight at a dinner meeting at the church beginning at Rev. Cole, a native of Washington County, who took his missionary and theological training at Northwestern University, last month became pastor of the New Hope congregation at Arnold. The Methodist missionary was Interned by the Chinese Communist? when they overran the mainland and threw out the government of Chlang Kai-Shek.

Rev. Cole was sent to China In 1911 as a teacher in a mission. Later he became director of the schools of the Hangwah Conference of the Methodist Church In China. Rev. Cole was interned in a Fuchow concentration camp In 1950 and released last June.

Since his return to this country the missionary has been making a number of speaking Writer Points Out Need for County Historical Society By HENRY C. THOMPSON Tbs County Historian So much of historic nature has transpired over the many years that Jefferson County has been in existence and so much of that history is forgotten by the present generation but it Is all in some record somewhere. It takas an active historical society to dig it out and to pcosorvo it No individual, unless he has an unlimited income can do the research necessary to find and publish the many interesting events that have taken place in Jefferson County. For instance, during the term of Governor Daniel Dunklin, he worked hard to negotiate and to bring about the Platte Purchase that brought six new counties into Missouri. His part in that purchase has never been given the proper place in Missouri history.

Nobody cared about it Daniel Dunklin grave lies neglected on a bluff, near Herculaneum, with a majestic view of the Mississippi. What a fine paper could be written and published about Daniel Dunklin. Governor Thomas Reynolds, bom In Jefferson County, had an interesting career. He was the author of the law that prohibited Imprisonment for debt in Missouri. He did many other fine things for Missouri.

A thorough history of Governor Reynolds is yet to be written. The story of CoL Samuel Hammond, who fought In the Revolutionary War, settled in Jefferson County, and with Moses Austin laid out and settled Herculaneum, is practically unknown. CoL Hammond contributed a great deal more to Jefferson County history, things that have never been brought to light and recorded. Much of the early lead mining in Jefferson County has been neglected. There was a settlement on Saline Creek, early in the eighteenth century.

These settlers lives, and even their names, have been neglected. They had battles with the Indians that deserve place in history as great or greater than those of Howard County at a much later date. Howard County has a first-class historical society, and members have seen to it that their history is preserved. Many of you people of Jefferson County have a little bit of the history of your country laid away in old papers or records. All of this gathered in a central depository would make it possible to assemble the pieces and fit the story' together.

Your County Chamber of Commerce is In tone tod la sponsoring the formatioa of a Jefferson County Historical Society. That is a good start Give them your support You will not need much to start with: A place to assemble records; a good secretary, who is capable of assorting materials and has ability' to make good outlines so that Interesting papers can be prepared for meetings. An active president is necessary, who can organize and conduct meeting two or three times a year. Several hundred members, willing to contribute small sums In membership fees to cover the few expenses, would complete the necessities. All of the newspapers of the county are Interested and willing to assist in gathering such historical material, and they can be of great service.

City Officials Meet With Gas But Higher Rate Stays The mayors of Festus and Crystal City, other city officials, and townspeople met with representatives of the Missouri Natural Gas Company to discuss the new increased gas rates at a meeting held Tuesday evening at the Festus city building. When the two hour and forty-minute meeting adjourned, all parties agreed that there was nothing to do except pay the increased rates which amounts to around 20 per cent. The new rates become effective Dec. About the only hope for gas consumers is the federal government which may yet modify the 26 per cent Increase granted to Mississippi River Fuel Corporation-chief supplier of natural gas to the Missouri Natural Gas Company. Mississippi River Fuel Corp.

was allowed to raise their rates 26 per cent to their retail outlets. The retailers passed the increased cost on to the consumers. Joseph H. Grand of University City, vice-president, director, and chief stockholder of Missouri Natural Gas. said that if his company gets a refund they will pass it along to the public through pro-rated refunds and probably rate decreases.

The company has been ordered to do so by a Public Service Commission ruling. Mayor Harry Balsiger of Crystal City told gas company officials that many local persons during the past years, encouraged by low gas rates and the prospect of them remaining low, have switched to gas in heating their homes, and now all of a sudden there is a sharp increase. It just didn't look right, the mayor indicated. A spokesman for the gas company said that there are about 2.500 customers in the Festus-Crystal City area. The rate increase will add about $190,000 more per year to the company's revenue.

The Missouri Public Service Commission granted the increase at a hearing last Wednesday. In ordering the new rates into effect. the PSC specifically ordered that any refund received by the Missouri Natural Gas Company from the Missiasippi River Fuel Corporation pursuant to any final order or orders from the Federal Power Commission or any court of competent jurisdiction shall be repaid by Missouri Natural Gas Company at its own cost and expense to its then customers." The new gas rates show a marked increase for commercial users. If a commercial user has been paying $34.75 per month, his bill will increase to $45.06: if S114.75 up to $147.56. and if S1.T59.75.

the new rate will be S2.262.56. Stiff Fines Given Speeders by Judge Business was brisk in police court last week, but if drivers scare easily there should be a sharp reduction in traffic cases. Judge Elmo Johnson, in order to slow down some of the drivers. has meted out some stiff fines and punishments, besides some sharp oral criticism on reckless driving on the streets in Festus. Johnson said this week that he would make his fines stiff as possible in order to curb reckless driving.

Last week the police judge Imposed a $25 fine and costs on Sam Coleman: a fine of $15 and costs to Anthony Dinolfo. and a fine of $15 plus costs to Charles Warden of Herculaneum. Warden was charged with careless and reckless driving, rius destruction of city property. Postponed until this Saturday was the case involving Mrs. Robert Becker.

Route 1. Festus and Gloria Barnes, six-year-old colored girl. According to police. Mrs. Becker's car struck the Barnet girl on S.

Adams. Nov. 12. Rev. Sheldon Jones Rotarians To Be Hosts to Festus Football Team Two projects were tentatively arranged at a meeting of the Festus-Cystal City Rotary Club Tuesday at noon in the Crystal City Hotel.

The club announced that It would honor the Festus high school football team at a banquet at the Crystal City Hotel. The banquet will be held either on Dec. 3 or 10. A definite time was not announced, pending a suitable date for the guest speaker. Rotarians will assemble this Sunday afternoon to complete their float In the Christmas parade sponsored by the Festus-Crystal City Chamber of Commerce.

Rev. George A. Hammon. pastor of the First Baptist Church, gave a brief talk on evangelism. He said that the Baptist Church had made considerable increase in membership through a policy of simultaneous revivals.

A plan to assess fines against members who miss meetings or who come late was adopted by the organization. Method of determining the amount of the fine will be by lottery. New Police Car For City of Festus The city of Festus has purchased a new police car. a 1951 black Studebaker sedan. The new police auto was delivered Saturday by Muellers-man Motors to Chief of Police Carl Mezo.

The car will cost the city around S900. when all the necessary equipment is added. Most of the dealers in the twin cities entered the bidding for a new police car. An official stated that the city accepted the lowest bid. On the front of the hood of the new car is a round red light which flashes "police.

A spotlight and siren will be added later. Lettered on the side of the car with scotch light tape which glows in the dark are the words. Police. Festus. Mo.

The letters are of silver trimmed in red. Chief of Police Carl Mezo was very happy with the new car. and said that now he is able to catch some of the drivers who are breaking the speed laws of the city. Eleven County Men Are Inducted Eleven men from Jefferson County were inducted into the armed forces last Monday, the Selective Sendee office in Crystal City has announced. The men left for Camp Crowder.

for indoctrination and training. The group was as follows: Paul Roehrs. Festus: Howard Caldwell. De Soto: James Rocsch. Pevely: Leon Taylor.

Peveiy: Robert Bolte. Catawlssa: Enin Null. Crystal City: Ronald Schwalbeit. Arnold: Robert Boyer. Festus; Edward Coleman.

De Soto: Charles James. Festus: and Paul Abernathy. Crystal City. The county's quota for December is seven men. They are scheduled to be inducted on Dec.

12. Sue Santschl, 5, Injured When Hit By Auto Monday Sue Santschl, five-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Santschl of the Horine road west of Festus, was Injured Monday about noon when she was struck by a car In front of Beck Sales Co. on East Main St The young girl was treated for external Injuries about the head by Dr.

Harry Yoskit She was later taken to Childrens Hospital In a Vinyard ambulance for a more complete check-up. It was believed her Injuries are not of a serious nature. Driver of the car which struck the Santschl girl was Clyde Hall, 19, of Rush Tower. Hall told police that the girl darted out from between two parked can on the south side of the street and that he was unable to stop. Hall said he was driving from 10 to 15 miles an hour at the time his car hit the glrL After being arrested Hall was released on $250 bond and will appear Saturday for preliminary hearing.

Young Son of Wm. Weaver Dies Funeral services for William Homer Weaves eight-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Weaver of Rush Tower, were held yesterday afternoon at the Rush Tower Church. The Rev.

J. C. McKinney officiated, and burial was in the Gamel cemetery. The child died Sunday at Be-thesda Hospital in St Louis. Surviving the young boy are his parents; one sister, Anna; his paternal grandmother, Mrs.

Florence Weaver; and his maternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Canepa of Festus Route The boy was a grandson of the late H. H.

Weaver. Funeral arrangements were handled by Mothershead Funeral Hyme, De Soto. Goodwill Track Coming Dec. 7-8 A Goodwill Industries truck will be in Festus on Dee. 7 and 8 to pick up any discarded materials donated to the organization.

Local residents who have a contribution to make are asked to mail a post card addressed to Goodwill, General Delivery, Festus. These cards will be picked up by the Goodwill driver. Discarded materials such as clothing, shoes, electrical appliances and other such items ire being sought These articles are reconditioned by the handicapped workers while they are learning trades, and are then sold In Goodwill Stores for enough to pay the wages of handicapped persons in Goodwill Industries. Gifts to Goodwill are allowable deductions on Income tax returns. Goodwill Industries Is a member of the Community Chest and Is approved by the Chamber of Commerce and the Metropolitan Church Federation of St Louis.

Festus Jaycees in Meeting; Schedule Four Major Projects Four major projects were definitely scheduled by the Festus Junior Chamber of Commerce at their regular meeting Monday night in the clubs new quarters on X. Mill street. The club is completing work on a float in the Christmas parade. finishing arrangements on the big New Years Eve dance, planning an Americanism program, and going about selecting judges for the club's annual Distinguished Sendee Award banquet. Gib Morton was named to head a committee for the DSA banquet.

The committee is composed of Ralph Reagan. John Muellers-man and Harry Thomure. The New Years Eve dance will be held at the Festus Armory, with Stu McCaleb and his orchestra providing the music. Admission will be $1.50 per person, including tax. The club also announced that other organizations desiring to meet at the Jaycees room can i do so for a rental fee of only $5.

IRuss Bauman or Charles Muel-! lersman will handle the requests by other clubs. of inclement weather. This Sunday, weather permitting. the Chamber of Commerce of Festus and Crystal City, along with the help of other organizations. hope to install most of the decorations for the two towns.

This year's decorations promise to be more elaborate and more beautiful than the ones in previous years. Thos. Anselm is in charge of the street decoration Gala Methodist Bazaar Dec. 5 The Methodist Church will hold their annual bazaar and turkey dinner next Wednesday at the church. Festivities will get underway at 2 oclock when the bazaar opens.

One of the features of the bazaar will be the fancy quilt work which will be displayed in some of the booths. There will be plenty of entertainment for young and old during the afternoon. 4 The turkey dinner will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. The tasty dinner has always been a feature of the day. Tickets for the turkey dinner are being sold for SI .23 for adults and 65c for children up to 12 years old.

The public is cordially welcomed to the bazaar and turkey dinner. Weather Postpones Xmas Decorations Christmas decorations for Main street in Festus and Crystal City and along Highway 61-67 were not put up last Sunday because JOSEPH HARSEY NOT wtjjto Of ACCIDENT In last weeks edition we reported that Joseph Harsey, 24, of Kimmswlck was killed In an automobile accident that took the life of Charles Naes. The report proved erroneous. Harsey was seriously Injured and his condition Is still critical. We regret any Inconvenience that we might have caused anyone In reporting his death.

41 in the INSURANCE BUSINESS See Us For Your Insurance Needs VAUGHN Insurance Agency Phone 330 and 331 RATES ARE LOW Xmas Lighting Contest Entry Blank Mail tot Christmas Lighting Contest 613 West Main St. Festus. Mo. I would like to enter my home lor apartment) in the Christmas Lighting Contest for residences which the Festus Junior Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring this Christmas. Please send me at opce full information on tl)g contest its rules and how I may compete for awards NAME ADDRESS PHONE Home or Apartment? CULLIGAN SOFT WATER MOVES OFFICE.

PLANT The Culligan Soft Water Service has moved their offices and plant from 318 West Main street to 505 N. Mill street. The new location is in the Mill Street Market building. Adding machine paper at Tha Tri-CUy independent. I.