100 years ago: Scott Field sergeant fatally struck in head by propeller
100 years ago, April 29, 1926
Sgt. Von Mouck of Scott Field died at the Jefferson Barracks Post Hospital at 1 o’clock Tuesday afternoon as a result of injuries sustained when he was struck in the head by the propeller of an airplane at 11 o’clock Tuesday morning.
Sgt. Mouck was turning the propeller to start the engine of the plane when for some unaccountable reason the engine back-fired and the propeller struck him in the head. He was removed to the post hospital at the field and was later removed to Jefferson Barracks when fears for his life were felt.
Sgt. Mouck was seriously injured in an automobile accident on the Mascoutah road several months ago in which he received a dozen fractured ribs. His home was at Devils Lake, N.D. He was 23 years old and single.
75 years ago, April 26, 1951
O’Fallonites along with most of the rest of the United States will go through their annual period of readjustment Sunday when clocks will be moved ahead one hour, giving us an hour less sleep and an added hour of sunlight.
Daylight saving starts at 2 a.m. Sunday and Mayor Henry M. Hesse asked all citizens of O’Fallon to cooperate by setting their clocks ahead one hour.
He stated that the hour of sleep lost on Sunday will be regained Sept. 30 when normal time is resumed.
Sportsmen and persons doing outside repairs on their homes will welcome daylight saving time. But travelers will find the time change a nuisance because railroads and most bus companies continue on normal time.
Families with small children will find little change due to daylight saving time because most babies have been found to be uncooperative concerning changes in their sleeping habits. Toddlers able to play outside will voice their usual objections to going to sleep while the sun is out.
50 years ago, April 29, 1976
Sale of city licenses starts Monday, May 3 at City Hall, 200 North Lincoln. The deadline for purchase without penalty is July 1.
A schedule of city license fees was given by the office of City Clerk Robert E. Bode. Automobiles are $3.50 until the deadline date, when they go up to $7; trucks over one ton are $7 and $8.50 after the deadline, and trucks under one ton are $5 and $6.50. Motorbikes, motorcycles and trailers for pleasure use are $1. Dog licenses are $2 for male and spayed females and $4 for females.
One free wheel tax sticker is given to car owners 65 and over and those disabled and drawing Social Security disability.