Prior to September 1936, driver's licenses were available and encouraged, but few drivers voluntarily complied. In Sept. 1937, Missouri passed the law requiring a driver's license for all drivers 16 and over. Applicants had to pay 25 cents for a blank card (application form), fill out the form and mail it to Jefferson City for … Continue reading A Time Before Driver’s Licenses
1966 Fire in Hamilton Destroys 2 Business Buildings
An Aug. 13, 1966 blaze threatened an entire block at the north end of Davis Street in downtown Hamilton, destroying two business buildings. Four business establishments and a utility company office were destroyed in one of the buildings: Humphrey Plumbing and Heating store, Real Gas Corp., Ray Thompson Appliance store, the B & M Donut … Continue reading 1966 Fire in Hamilton Destroys 2 Business Buildings
1965 Hamilton Fire Razes 5 Buildings
Hamilton, Mo - In August 1965, five buildings were destroyed and one man seriously burned, in an early morning fire that caused $100,000-150,000 in damages. The firefighting efforts, caused the town’s 50,000-gallon water tower to run dry and the fireman were forced to pump water from the swimming pool, six blocks away. The fire began … Continue reading 1965 Hamilton Fire Razes 5 Buildings
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