Category: Back Issues

The Story Lady at the Des Peres Library

`The Story Lady,' known in real life as Miss Sherry Eckrich, the children's librarian at the Des Peres library, introduces as many as 40 children a day to the world of books and the pleasant experience of having a story read to you on a lazy summer afternoon.

August 1, 1970

Candidates Speak Out — William Smith

The housing code should be enforced although where there is need for a loan, this money should be made available for improvement of this property.

August 1, 1970

Charles Brown — Free, Informal

Charles Brown has been living in St. Louis libraries all his life.

August 1, 1970

Candidates Speak Out — John Roach

We must have a complete restructuring of the building and housing code enforcement program to include new programs and ideas.

August 1, 1970

Blanche Reel — Personal Involvement

For two years before retiring from her job at Southwestern Bell, Blanche Reel took piano lessons on her lunch hour.

August 1, 1970

Candidates Speak Out — Ed Walsh

This answer concerns primarily the 28th Ward.

August 1, 1970

Residential Service Aims for Vest Pocket Park

The rental and sales files of Skinker DeBaliviere Residential Service are open for new listings and new customers.

August 1, 1970

State Representative — Fred Williams

I feel very strongly that the state should finance at least fifty percent for public schools; increase corporate tax, pari-mutual betting, sale of alcholic beverage on Sundays, a tax on our natural resources such as lead and copper.

August 1, 1970

State Representative — Frank Alcorn

I am for an amendment to the Constitution to permit horse racing and pari-mutual betting, only if the revenue from this source to the State of Missouri, is earmarked for education, and only if a fair share of all education funds are allocated for non-public schools.

August 1, 1970

State Representative — John Cameron

The public school system is the backbone of the country.

August 1, 1970

Candidates for the August 1970 Election

ALDERMEN 28TH WARD Democrats: Larry Costello (incumbant), John Roach, William Smith Republicans: William Franklin, Ed Walsh STATE REPRESENTATIVES 72ND DISTRICT Democrats: Frank R.