October 16, 1908

The Bank of Fredericktown advertised time deposits paying 3 percent on deposits of as little as 1 dollar.

An editorial stated that the election of Herbert Hadley as governor would mean the mixing of races in the public schools.

October 16, 1958

Don Starkey killed an albino squirrel near Cornwall. He first thought it was a white cat, but killed it when he was certain it was a squirrel.

The Father Lewis Tucker Council No. 1321 Knights of Columbus of St. Michael Parish will celebrate their 50th  anniversary on October 26.

St. Joe Lead Company has returned to a 5 day work week.

The Blackcats defeated Festus 28-6.

Lloyd Myers received honors from Phillips 66 for operating a service station for 25 years. He is located at the corner of S. Main and College. Local Phillips 66 distributor Bob Ruth attended the presentation.

October 20, 1983

Homecoming queen candidates are Teri Paczkowski, Chaucy Thal, Deena Cortelloni, Laurie Elders, and Dawn Nations. Maids are Deana Moser, Sonya Moser, and Marilyn Francis.

P.N. Hirsch stores have been sold to Dollar General. This includes the Fredericktown store.

Jay Moser, Chuck Penuel, and Devin Amelunke were players of the week in Fredericktown’s 14-0 loss to Valle.

October 21, 1998

The FHS Marching Band once again won Grand Champion of the University of Missouri homecoming parade.

New Quest Club officers are Billie Snow, Sherry Boyd, Joan Whitener, Eulah Stephens, and Cecile Tuller.

The Cats lost to North County 36-7. Players of the week were Rodney Michael, Jeremy Parsons, and Doug Morris