ST. JOE EMPLOYEE RETIRED AUGUST 1A resident of 503 N. Long Street, Bonne Terre, Roscoe Burette Blackwell was retired by St. Joseph Lead Company, August 1, after continuous service since 1943. He was born in Blackwell, Jefferson County, Mo., but has lived in Bonne Terre since 1930. In 1921 he was married to Ruth Naomi Maddern. Mr. Blackwell worked as operator helper and operator in the Surface Prospecting Department; painter in House Repair Shop; laborer in the Yard Department; trackman and maintenance man in Federal, Leadwood and Indian Creek mines; laborer and general helper in the Leadwood mill. Prior to 1943 he worked as mail carrier at the Bonne Terre Post Office and later operated a service station and worked for Blackwell Chevrolet Company in Bonne Terre. The Blackwells have four sons: Charles R. Blackwell of St. Charles; Lynn E. Blackwell, St. Louis; Eugene E. Blackwell lives in Bonne Terre and works as surveyor for St. Joe; and Carroll L. Blackwell of Ferguson, Mo. They have ten grandchildren. Mr. Blackwell served in the U.S. Army for one year during 1918-1919, and was stationed at Camp Bowie, Texas. He is a member of the American Legion and the following Masonic organizations: Blackwell Lodge No. 535, Council No. 29, Bonne Terre; Eual Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, DeSoto Commandery 456, Knights Templar, Scottish Rite Order of St. Louis and Mineral Area Scottish Rite Club. Published by THE LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois Co. MO, Wed. Aug. 2, 1961. |
