July 17, 1908

The city had a $393.77 balance on hand at this time.

A Bonne Terre man was accused of selling 2 kegs of beer and a gallon of whiskey to a Hungarian. He was tried and fined $500.00.

July 17, 1958

Several hundred are expected to attend the annual Nazarene camp meeting at Pine Crest Camp.

Several residents reported seeing the rocket carrier for Sputnik III blaze across the sky.

The phrase “Cobalt Capital of the U.S.” has been adopted by the Jaycees according to Bob Miller, president. National Lead’s mine in Fredericktown is the country’s largest producer of cobalt.

Dr. S.C. Slaughter has been renamed president of the library board. Other board members are Mrs. Maurice Graham, Mrs. Reginald Graham, Joe Swisher, Mrs. Sam Najim, O.B. Ferguson, Walter McCormick, Mrs. James Ivy, and Mrs. F.E. Gruver.

July 21, 1983

Fredericktown is reviewing their planning and zoning ordinances.

Bruce Griffon, Carl Allgier, Sandy Allgier, and Bill McCreery attended a Farm Bureau policy action meeting.

Miss Rodeo USA Teresa Bailey will appear at the Lion’s Club Rodeo.

Moore’s Grocery Store in Marquand is building a new building.

July 15, 1998

The Fredericktown Bandits baseball team completed an undefeated season. They were 16-0.

Fifteen members of the Fredericktown FFA Chapter attended a camp at Lake of the Ozarks.

A sales tax for economic development will be on the August ballot.

Lindell and Addlee Cruse celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.