25 Years AgoFrom the Record FilesMarch 12, 1992After several weeks of unusually warm, mild weather, during which time the temperature gradually crept from the 50s to the 60s and even the 70s this past weekend, winter returned with a vengeance Monday evening bringing cold temperatures and some snow by Tuesday morning.A resolution was passed at the city board meeting Tuesday night authorizing the city of Marthasville to join the East Central Solid Waste Management District Region 1. The resolution was passed by a unanimous vote by all aldermen.East Central Solid Waste Management District, Region 1, is composed of the counties of Franklin, Lincoln, Montgomery, St. Charles and Warren. Cities within these counties are not included in the district unless they pass a resolution to join the district. If the city does not join a district, then by law the city is responsible for the development of their own solid waste management plan.Leonard and Jerome Ley were present at the meeting to inquire about the proposed development of the caboose snack shop. Leonard said they were concerned about any filling being done in that area. He said that the area under question holds water during general and normal rains, and doesn’t run out except during heavy rains.The Emmaus Home, Marthasville, was recently the recipient of a Macintosh Classic computer to be used with residents in the education/day program departments.The computer was given in memory of Betty Ann Ridder by her family and others who contributed to this special memorial fund. Ray, Sherry and Todd Ridder were present at the presentation of the computer.The computer came with an Imagewriter II printer. Already residents are enjoying doing simple things like painting their names and imaging pictures.50 Years Ago – 1967The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Ploeger was christened Sunday morning in St. Paul’s United Church of Christ by the Rev. Don Sabbert. She was named Lori Ann. Mrs. Wilson Knauer of Marthasville and Mrs. W. B. Scruggs of Wilton were the sponsors.In honor of the occasion the following were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Ploeger at Rhineland Sunday: the Rev. and Mrs. Don Sabbert and Jeanne, Mrs. and Mrs. Virgil Dothage, Karla and Richard, and Mrs. and Mrs. Wilson Knauer and Jeanne.John Engemann was pleasantly surprised on Wednesday evening when Mr. and Mrs. Gene Engemann, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Engemann, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Engemann and family, Mr. and Mrs. Don Engemann, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Engemann Sr., and Chas. Engemann and Arnold, came to celebrate his 84th birthday anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Engemann and Mr. and Mrs. William Engemann Jr. could not be present.Harvey Backhaus and Harold Kunze attended the Ninth District American Legion Convention at St. Clair Sunday.Mrs. Cora Guenther recently sold her 640-acre farm east of Marthasville to James Ferrick of Ballwin. Mrs. Guenther will have a sale of her personal property on March 18. She plans to build a new home in Marthasville in the near future.Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Johnson recently sold their farm located north of Hopewell to Aspenhof Corporation.In February 1964, Edmund J. Boyce Jr. came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson, introduced himself, and told them he had bought a hilly wooded acreage from Gilbert Buescher. This land joins the Johnsons’ land on the south. Mr. Boyce said he would like to use part of the road to the Johnson farm to get to the land he had bought.Mr. Boyce told the Johnsons he planned to start a recreation area for weekends. He said he planned to sell lots of 3 to 4 acres on each, with cabins to be used on weekends, holidays or vacations, but not for permanent living.In May 1964, a bulldozer came in and roads were started. As soon as enough roads were ready, gravel or cracked limestone was put on them. It was not long until cabins were being built. The first cabin was for Mr. Boyce and family and for a display cabin and office.Soon lots were sold and cabins built. These are all “A” cabins. Mr. Boyce named his project “Aspenhof.” Roads were made and now there is a network of roads up and down hills. Lots were sold and cabins built in fall of 1964.There are now 43 cabins and a small office cabin. These lots and cabins were sold to people from St. Louis, St. Louis County and some from Illinois.The Johnsons have met many of these families and have enjoyed knowing them. They have bought eggs and in summer, vegetables from Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. They have enjoyed visiting the farm animals, especially the baby calves and pigs.Aspenhof Corporation has now been formed. The Johnson farm and other adjoining acreage that has been bought will be developed and sold in the same manner as the original “Aspenhof.”75 Years Ago – 1942Oswald H. Knoernschild of Augusta purchased the Henry Schulte farm west of Marthasville this week.Louis Peters and family will remain on the place and have rented it for the coming year. Mr. and Mrs. Grotefeld and family, who live in the second residence on the farm, will also continue to live there.Mr. Knoernschild was in Marthasville the first of the week to complete the deal with Robert Meyer of New Haven, who is administrator of the Schulte estate.Wilbert Wegener who is attending the School of Mines at Rolla, visited Saturday and Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Florence Wegener.Lawrence Howard and family of New Haven visited in Marthasville last weekend at the A.D. Rekate home. They will move this week from New Haven to Holstein, where they lived several years ago.Louis Ruether, who moved to Marthasville recently, is now employed at the Valier and Spies Milling Corporation at Marthasville.Arthur Haferkamp of Augusta was in town on business Monday. Mr. Haferkamp says he recently purchased controlling interest in the August Mercantile Company.Years Ago