"Out of the army now, the first group of soldiers honorably discharged on points took a happy leave of Jefferson Barracks yesterday afternoon. Shown waving to MPs at the gate area are a bunch of Iowans. Missourians, including some from the St. Louis area, were also among those released on points earned overseas."
Awarding of 50-year pin and watch to Arthur W. Reiter at the Mercantile Trust Co. first anniversary dinner of the 21 Club. Pictured from left to right: Gale F. Johnston, vice president of the board, Arthur W. Reiter, recipient of the 50-year pin and watch, Sidney Master, chairman of the board, and Kenton R. Gravens, president.
well-known cartoonists. Also on display are photographs of candidates. History of political campaigning from the 1850s is depicted. The exhibit will be shown through Monday, Nov. 2."
"A practical demonstration of the art of camouflage was a high spot in the two-day visit of members of the Missouri Press Association to Jefferson Barracks. Here a portion of the group is shown under a camouflage net as a "battle" rages in the area just in front of them. The tour of the post included inspection of the Air Forces Training Command's training activities and a night spent in GI barracks at the Jefferson Barracks Reception Center."
The 25 year Club of First National Bank in St. Louis held its annual banquet Thursday evening and two stff members, Walter A. Heidell, assistant vice president, in the left and William F. Tennent, loan service with the bank.
Worker cuts rebar with torch as workers began dismantling Brooklyn St. bridge over I-70. Express lanes were closed for this, next week they will reopen.
The Golden Goose of Madison, Ill., has laid an egg and may become a dead duck. Translated, that means the twisting, venerable Chain of Rocks Bridge is up for grabs--in fact it may be given away. Ownership of the bridge "is a detriment to the city at this time," the mayor said.
A section of the student army at Jefferson Barracks donning campaign uniforms. Their paraphernalia was issued immediately after the medical examinations, which continued throughout yesterday.
A "flea market" on the old Chain of Rocks Bridge north of St. Louis may soon be more than just an idea. Mayor Mike Sasyk of Madison, Ill., said Thursday his city--which owns the bridge--and a Missouri firm appear to be ready to sign an agreement for setting up a flea market that would deal in specialty items.