50 years ago: Egg throwers terrorize the streets of O’Fallon

100 years ago, March 11, 1926

During the past week a deal was consummated in which James Bittles, drug clerk, became half-owner of Nold’s drug store at the corner of South Lincoln avenue and State street.

Mr. Bittles purchased a half-interest in the business from Mrs. E. A. Nold, the owner. “Jim” as he is familiarly known among his friends has been employed in the store as a clerk for a number of years and is a capable pharmacist. His congenial disposition has won him many friends who will be pleased to learn that he has become part owner of the business.

75 years ago, March 8, 1951

Twenty-two of 60 new homes planned for O’Fallon are now under construction on Joy drive. The homes, four rooms and a utility room, will sell for about $8,700.

Art Fauss, real estate developer who is building the homes, said the others will be started if materials are available.

50 years ago, March 11, 1976

Egg throwers were on the loose in the city this week according to reports from the O’Fallon Police Department.

Terry Bohle, 302 Harvard, reported someone threw more than a dozen eggs at the front and east side of his home last Friday evening. No monetary estimate was given for the damages.

Arthur Kempfer, 117 Douglas, reported eggs were thrown on his home last Friday evening. No damage estimate was made.

Vandals chopped down a 20-foot tree located in front of the Central school sometime last Wednesday evening, according to Reginald Sorrels, superintendent of schools at Central. Damage to the tree was estimated at $250.

A picture window at the home of Anthony Tempia, 303 S. Walnut, was broken last Sunday afternoon. Value of the window was not determined.