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Aug. 20, 1925
Edwards Baecht, son of Dr. and Mrs Baecht, formerly of Brussels, now of Grafton, has signed up with the Philadelphia Nationals baseball team as a pitcher and will report for duty next season, going into training with that team next spring. A scout for the Philadelphia team paid young Baecht a visit at his home in Grafton a week ago Sunday, and closed negotiations with Baecht. Baecht’s work on the diamond has been watched with much interest this season and it has been of such merit as to cause him to move out into big league circles. The News is hoping that Baecht makes good.
Aug. 24, 1950
Nine girls were nominated by the attendants at a dance at Brussels Saturday night as candidates for Calhoun Apple Queen. These girls will vie for the Honore and one of them will be named and crowned on the evening of Sept. 30, the final day of the fall festival at Hardin. The dance was held at the high school gymnasium and was attended by a large number of the county’s young folks.
Aug. 28, 1975
The application of the Jersey Community Hospital Board of Directors for approval to build a new $3,129,000 hospital was discussed at a public hearing called by the Central Illinois Health Planning Council. This new hospital would replace the old hospital and would be built on land on the west side of Jerseyville, according to William Watts, administrator of Jersey Community Hospital. The current hospital, which is 20 years old, is presently in nonconformance with the state fire safety standards. Replacing the roof and sprinkler system to make the hospital safe would cost $500,000 Watts said. He also said additional space in the ancillary departments, which include lab facilities, x-ray, medical records and of ice space, is seriously needed.
Aug. 23, 2000
Twelve Scouts from Cub Pack #84 attended an overnight camp at the McCulley Heritage Project on Friday. The camp was originally scheduled in June, but was canceled due to severe weather. This turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as the unseasonably cool August weather made for the perfect camping trip. The overnight program was coordinated by a group of scout parents. Several activities were planned for Friday evening and Saturday morning, and the boys enjoyed them all.
