August 2022
Year in photos: Local baseball
Editor’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each season of 2021-2022 athletics. — KT .
‘Noon Whistle’ returns in Wheaton
The city of Wheaton has had a busy summer and continues to get things like city ordinances and properties in line, but they will also take some residents back in time. “We will start blowing the noon whistle again,” said JoGina Park, Wheaton city clerk.
BCFO: Free mammogram vouchers underused
The Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO) partners with 18 hospitals in southwest Missouri to provide vouchers for free mammogram screenings, but the organization is not issuing as many as it would like.
Bob Mitchell: Early development of Table Rock Lake area
Before Table Rock Dam was completed in 1958, the area in and around the reservoir got an early look at what water would look like when an impoundment was in place. There are a number of recollections about this happening, none more memorable than a couple of Violaarea men who stepped up to an important job at the time and probably never got adequate recognition for their efforts, which is often the case in civilization.
Kyle Troutman: A trip to remember
I’m writing from a condo on North Beach of Tybee Island in Savannah, Ga., and it’s a small miracle we are here. My family has always driven to vacations.
Through the Years, Aug. 3
50 years ago Aug. 9, 1972 The Bank of Exeter has installed a time and temperature sign, which is attached to the bank’s building front above the entrance.
BRUCE DENIS MEYERS
Bruce Denis Meyers, 75, of Shell Knob, passed away Friday, July 22, near Golden. He was born June 17, 1947, in Webster City, Iowa, the son of Roy and Dorothy (Greenly) Meyers.
GEORGIE MARIE MCINTIRE
Georgie Marie McIntire, 83, of Purdy, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at her home. She was born May 25, 1939, in Purdy, the daughter of George and Dora (Terry) Ash.
DELORES JUNE FORRESTER
Delores June Forrester, 69, of Rocky Comfort, passed away in her home on Thursday, July 21, 2022. She was born on Feb.
MARIETTA COUCH
Marietta (Mary) Couch passed away on December 10, 2021, after a tough year of losing her eldest son to cancer, and husband to a series of serious health issues. She was a loving and proud mother who everyone looked up to. If there was ever a kid in need for a good home cooked meal, or support on and off the sports field, she was always there. You could always expect to see the sweetest, most loving smile on her face, and ready to crack a joke at any given moment.
