Days Gone By In Staunton
January 12, 2022
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 night of last week in two accidents which occurred on Route 66 near the Intersection of that route and the Livingston road. The victims were Henry Tun of White City, and Hale W. Patterson of High Ridge, Mo.
Tun was killed when the car he was driving rammed the rear end of a Trailways bus which was stopped to discharge a passenger in the northbound lane. Apparently no one in the bus was injured in the accident. This accident took place between 10:00 and 11:00 o'clock.
About 40 minutes later a semi-trailer truck driven by Orville Hern of Modoc stopped near the scene of the first accident and was rammed in the rear by a large truck driven by Patterson.The latter was instantly killed, and his truck had to be pulled away from the other truck before the body could be extricated. Hern, the driver of the rammed truck, was seriously injured, and was brought to the Community Memorial Hospital for treatment and then transferred to St. Luke's Hospital in St. Louis.
Henry Tun, who was killed in the first accident, was aged 59 years, and was a resident of White City. His body was taken to Becker & Sons Funeral Home in Mt. Olive. He was employed as a construction worker and is survived by his wife, the former Eva Petroline; a son, Robert; a grandson, and three brothers.
SEVERE STORM HIT THIS AREA SUNDAY -- A severe rain and windstorm hit this area Sunday afternoon with 1.12 inches of rainfall, accompanied by rather high winds. The rain fell within a brief period, flooding streets in many places. Highway 4 at the south edge of Staunton had water from curb to curb, almost a foot in depth. However, no damage has been reported, aside from tree branches felled by the high wind. John A. Schnaare, local weather recorder, informed us that a total of 2.10 inches of rain fell Sunday, .98 inch in the morning, and 1.12 inches in the early evening.
Reports indicate that the winds were more severe in parts of Mt. Olive, with trees and electric wires blown down, but no one was injured.
HOMECOMING PLAY, QUEEN CORONATION, SATURDAY EVENING -- The annual homecoming play and queen coronation of the Staunton high school will be held Saturday evening at the high school auditorium. The play will start at, 7:30 o'clock and is an amusing three-act comedy which involves a murder, and the efforts of teenage "private eyes" to solve the crime.
The coronation ceremony will follow the play and will be carried out with the usual impressive pageantry. The queen candidates are four senior girls, Pam Streeb, Vara Best, Mary Lou Bird and Barbara DeGulre. The new queen will be crowned by the retiring queen, Kathy Intihar.
The play and coronation ceremony is under direction of Mrs. Barbara Yakos, high school speech instructor, assisted by other members of the faculty and student body.
ITC DECISION FAVORABLE TO CONDEMNATION ACTION AGAINST ITR STATION HERE -- The regular meeting of City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor C.L. Donahoo.
The city received a letter from W.O. Pearson of the Illinois Terminal Railroad advising that the city's offer for the station property is too low to consider selling. The letter was accepted and filed.
Attorney Balding reported on the hearing with Illinois Commerce Commission (Illinois Terminal Railroad) held on October 3 with Attorney Balding representing the City. Illinois Commerce Commission will issue an order of authorization for condemnation proceedings. From results of the hearing all looks favorable for the City of Staunton.
BOY SCOUT TROOP PLANS HIKE SATURDAY -- Boy Scout Troop 34 met at the V. F. W. basement on Oct. 5. Tom Valenti opened the meeting. Dues and attendance were taken by assistant scoutmaster Cobb.
Two new Scouts were welcomed into the troop and both were put in the Arrow Patrol.
A hike of 20 miles on the Lewis and Clark Trail will be held on Oct. 15. The boys are to meet at the park at 6:00 a.m. The Fort Russell District Camporee is to be held at Sturgeon's farm on October 22 and 23.
The scouts planned to go out to the country to pick sassafras to sell in stores but were rained out Sunday. A bake sale is being planned.
The Staunton Jaycees donated $100 for new tents for the Scouts which were badly needed. Fifty dollars was given to purchase special neckerchiefs for boys reaching first class.
The Scouts then went into patrol corners which was followed by announcements and closing of the meeting.
Thursday, October 13, 1966 -- TWO GIRLS GET TOP PRIZES IN LIONS FISHING DERBY -- The first annual "fishing derby" for children, sponsored by the Staunton Lions Club, was held Saturday afternoon at the small lake at the Progressive Associated Grocery warehouse on Route 4, just north of Staunton. About 200 youngsters braved the 40-degree temperature and strong winds. The lake had been stocked with several species of fish for the event.
The prize catch of the day was a 6-inch perch landed by 10-year-old Sally Pingolt, and she received the top award, $5. Debby Duda, six years old, caught the most fish, 13. All of the contestants who landed fish were paid 25c for each one they caught.
In addition to the cash prizes, each of the young disciples of Izak Walton were treated to ice cream and soft drinks, and the event proved to be an enjoyable one, both for the participants and the spectators.
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