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Through the Years, Oct. 4
30 YEARS AGO: PRAYER AMONG SMOKING EMBERS — There were still same flames at the burned out Calvary Baptist Church Sunday morning when the congregation gathered at 10 a.m. to pray for a quick rebuilding of their church. Whisps of smoke fanned by breezes drifted over the group ever reminding them of what four arsonists had caused at their near Exeter church. The structure was a total loss, despite the efforts of both Exeter and Cassville volunteer fire fighters. Only solid concrete portions of the building remained standing after the blaze. Pastor Richard Jones, Sr., said the congregation has made arrangements for temporarily holding services in the Cemetery Building in Exeter. Cottage prayer meetings will be held at the homes of church members. The rural church northwest of Exeter had just under 100 members. Democrat file photo
Leatrice Lavon (Hutchens) Cox
Leatrice Lavon (Hutchens) Cox, age 80 of Cassville, went to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 4, 1943, in Cassville, the daughter of Jethro and Bess (Fogg) Hutchens.
Frank Elbert Coolidge
Frank Elbert Coolidge, 68, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Northwest Ark.
David Austin Soole
David Austin Soole, 34, of Exeter, Mo. passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023, at his home.
Jim Erwin: Cast your burden
“It’s too hard.” “I just can’t cope with this.” “Too many people around me in this room. I need to get out of here.” You know the feeling.
News briefs, Oct. 4
Nominations are being accepted for the January 2024 election of the University of Missouri Extension Council in Barry County. Council members are elected or appointed to two-year terms and may not serve more than two consecutive terms.
Trout Tales, Sept. 27
I almost lost my flies last week at the Fun Time Shows carnival at the Stumpff Family Event Center.
The family and I were excited to see so many rides and games set up over four days, and we
made sure to just about all of them.
‘Cats shine in first half, wear down in second
It was a tale of two halves for the Cassville football team on Friday. The Wildcats (3-2) held their own in the opening 24 minutes against a McDonald County team enjoying a significant size difference.
Having the rides of their lives
From left, Washburn residents Cali Whitcomb, 14, Emmalyn Evans, 8, and Tucker Evans, 9, felt the g-forces as the Scrambler kicked into high gear at the Fun time Shows carnival last week. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
John Everett Ogle
John Everett Ogle, 94, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023, at his home.
