By Paul Ovaitt -
More Doris Fuhr Hopen – Wilbert Hopen – the Catholics and the Protestants – Cheryl Fuhr Wehmeier – Mel on Wheels – Open Mouth, Insert Foot – Mops - Frances Knoernschild Almeling – Laurie Osthoff (Orf, Jackson?) – Ruth Nolting Fuhr
More Doris Fuhr Hopen – Wilbert Hopen – the Catholics and the Protestants – Cheryl Fuhr Wehmeier – Mel on Wheels – Open Mouth, Insert Foot – Mops - Frances Knoernschild Almeling – Laurie Osthoff (Orf, Jackson?) – Ruth Nolting Fuhr
Gentle readers, I bring you a November 9, 1977, article from the Washington Missourian. In this story, you will learn more about Wheelock Crosby Brown, the historian and restorationist, who catalogued and dismantled the blacksmith shop on Walnut St. in Augusta, MO.
The article also reports on Enid Holt Struckhoff, daughter of Wilbert Holt, the blacksmith. Enid shares her memories of the smithy.
I found this newspaper about 2 weeks ago in a file drawer of the Sehrt Museum. When I read it, I was sure I needed to share it with you. Enjoy!
https://www.augustamomuseum.com/post/tell-it-like-it-was-razing-the-smithy
Photos and Story Submitted by Blondin Professional Real Estate.
Blondin Professional Real Estate hosted the 8th Annual Light Up New Melle Contest and would like to thank everyone who entered and are excited to announce this year’s winners -
Gentle readers, Miranda Murray and the Friends of Historic Augusta have just posted my story about Wilbert Holt and the smithy in Augusta.
The 2022 Charity Tractor Cruise collected $40,600 in monetary donations, and 9,000 lbs of food during this year's campaign. Southern Warren and St. Charles County Food Pantry in Marthasville will receive $5,800 of the donations.
Submitted by Angela Stephens
Dear readers, for those of you who don’t get Tell It Llike It Was (TILIW) updates from Facebook, allow me to announce that all 3 of the Aloys stories are now posted on the museum website. This link will take you there, but they will appear in reverse order, so, scroll down first to #1.
Submitted by Tyler Bollman – Boone County 4-H Reporter
The Boone Country 4-H Club has been busy helping the community through many activities. In November, the club accepted donations from families to help show appreciation for our outstanding New Melle firefighters. Members collected cookies, drinks, bratwursts, and donations for a meal at Maracas restaurant.
4-Hers were also excited to help with the New Melle Country Christmas held on November 26. Members helped fill luminary bags with sand and a candle, as well as helped place the luminaries and lighting them on the day of the event.
The Boone Country 4-H is proud to be part of the New Melle community. If you know of any community service events we could help with, please let us know. If you are interested in joining 4-H please contact our club via Facebook at Boone Country 4-H Club.
Caption: (L to R) Alex Bollman, Brady Gerard, Raegan Stevener, Jack Gerard, Ella Hauf, Tyler Bollman, Sam Gerard, Izzy Sheer and Zach Sheer. Not pictured, June Stevener. Special thanks to Janet Karrenbrock for supplies and use of facilities.
Proud to Be: Writing by American Warriors is a creative writing anthology of poetry, fiction, essays, interviews, and photography submissions by and about veterans from across the nation, and spanning generations—from WWI to Iraq and Afghanistan. The stories contained within support and reflects the creative expression of our nation’s veterans, military personnel, and military family members.
Proud to Be is an annual series, which was first released in November 2012. The anthology is funded by MH, edited by Dr. James Brubaker, and published by Southeast Missouri State University Press. Submissions are reviewed by a panel of judges for inclusion in the anthology, with a $250 first prize in each of the five anthology categories. No fee to enter.
To submit an entry to the Proud to Be series or to purchase one of the eleven books in the series, click here.
By Paul Ovaitt
Interviewer: So, when were you born?
Interviewee: A long time ago…hey, is the cash bar open?
er: I thought I was asking the questions, but yes, it is. Can we get you something while you tell us your life story?
ee: Sure. Well…here I am sitting at Harmonie Verein in Augusta, it’s the second Tuesday of the month, the time is 6:30 pm, and I’m being asked a lot of nosey questions.
Our 2023 Signature Series “Roots & Routes: The Movement and Settlement of Missourians” will consider the movement of people, both voluntary and involuntary, and its influence on the cultural heritage, natural environment, and modern makeup of Missouri.
We’re entering the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” But, for decorators who find broken, damaged, or outdated light strands and home ornaments, the fun of decorating can turn quickly into frustration.