David Frederici has provided a new photo to our website, the birth record of Christoper Frederici, grandfather of Louisa Frederici.
Christopher brought the family to the US from France in 1833.
This is Christopher’s birth record, from 1789, from the town of Cappel in the Moselle region of France, historically, a German-speaking region.
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Back in 1985, Esther Keller still had her vegetable market, with produce from their 4 1/2 acre farm.
Where did you get your veggies in 1985?
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The Historical Society’s own Bernie Wilde and supporter, Robin Hanson, PhD, have completed work on all of the graves at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. The earliest graves are from the early settlers, from 1835. The most recent graves documented in this new guide are from October, 2018.
Call St. John’s Lutheran Church at 636-464-0096 if you need to reference information in this book, or would like a copy of your own. Books are $25 each to be paid in cash or check, payable to the church.
by Beautiful blue sky! Nice temps! Low humidity! That was the backdrop for the 10th Annual Car Show hosted by the Arnold Historical Society in Arnold City Park on Sat. Aug. 11.
This year 56 cars entered to win an individual trophy, Best of Show, Car Club trophy, or a Participant’s Choice trophy where all the car owners decide who has the best car at the show.
Jeff Buckley won Participant’s Choice with his 1924 Moon Car which was made here in St. Louis by the Gamache family. Very historic ties!
The Car Club trophy went to the Outlaws who had the most cars entered. Andrew Moss of Columbia, IL, accepted the trophy for the group.
The Best of Show was won by Ray Abdo of Affton with his 1940 two door sedan Ford.
A five burner gas grill, donated by Home Depot, was raffled off and won by Rhonda Webb of Arnold who is shown with daughter Rachel. Dan Webb entered his 1928 Ford Model A in the show.
A special thank you to the 25 businesses in Arnold that donated prizes for the car show. The Society made a profit of $1,429 which helps pay museum expenses as well as grass cutting at the Historic Richardson Cemetery on Richardson Road.
Jeff Buckley, Ray Abdo and Andrew Moss display their trophies.
Roy Wilde sat in a 1923 Ford, Model T Roadster owned by Jason Schiwitz. The car is five years older than Roy.
Jeff Buckley, owner of the 1924 Moon Car made in St. Louis by the Gamache family, shows Bernie Wilde his car that won Participants Choice.
Joe Cardona won a trophy for his 1938 red Chevy Coupe
Jason Schiwitz displays his 1923 Ford Model T Roadster while Dan Webb shows his 1928 Ford Model A.
The crowd enjoys looking at all of the cars.
Beginning in September, the Society will met on the second Monday of each month at the museum located at 1723 Jeffco Blvd
The Society’s Annual Meeting will be held Sunday afternoon, Nov. 4, beginning at 2 p.m. Election of Vice President and Treasurer will take place.
The Arnold Historical Society will host a Trivia Night on Sat. Nov. 10 at St. John’s Lutheran School Gym, 3511 Jeffco Blvd. in Arnold. Tickets are $15 per person or $120 for a table of 8. Popcorn and drinks will be served. Attendance prizes will also be available.
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Check out the new car show flyer!
Sat. August 11, 2018
(Rain date August 18 at the Arnold Eagles next to the Museum)
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Car Entry Fee $20.00
Registration from 9-12 noon
Judging begins as cars are ready (no classes)
Top 24 cars receive trophies–Awards at 3 p.m.
Best of Show, Car Club, & Participants Choice Trophies
Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, soda, water available
Attendance Prizes 50-50
www.ArnoldHistorical.org 636-375-1106 questions
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Check out all of our new news in the June Newsletter!
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Here’s a great new photo of the AHS Board!
Check out the Contact Us page if you need to talk to us.
Allen, Bernie, Jackie, Warren
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Check out our newest page in the History section, a story about our OWN AHS history.
