AUGUST A. BUSCH
Missouri Lookouts - Missouri Conservation Commission
FY1951 - 52: A towerman's residence at August A. Busch Tower was completed. (Missouri Conservation Commission Annual Report FY 1951-52)
January 30, 1959: "No replacement has been hired for for Dale Thompson, August A. Busch towerman, who has submitted his resignation to be effective on February 15. Thompson, a Conservation Commission employee for almost 9 years, has taken a position with the Uregas Company at Wentzville. Someone will be assigned to the tower prior to the beginning of the spring fire season." (The Marthasville Record)
FY 1967-68: "A new porch and storm windows were added to the Busch tower residence." (Missouri Department of Conservation Annual Report FY 1967-68)
FY1969-70: "Another towersite, August A. Busch, is now being served by a rural water district." (Annual Report of the Missouri Department of Conservation)
FY 1972-73: "The Busch tower was dismantled and re-erected at Gutherie as a replacement for the wooden Reform Tower which was eliminated." (Annual Report of the Missouri Department of Conservation)