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40 YEARS AGO: MARCH 1 CAN’T BE FAR AHEAD — In fact it’s exactly 49 days until the traditional Barry County arrival of spring with the opening of Roaring River State Park. In a joint effort of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Commission, stream improvements have been underway several weeks. Boyd Holcomb, park superintendent, said this week the above picture is typical as crews remove gravel from the stream and Dry Hollow area. Holcomb said the trout stream from the lodge to low water bridge had been worked.

Washington is
ready to make his
presidential run to
your home. This
fluffy little pup
will be the ruler
of your heart. He
is a mixed breed
labrador retriever
and his date
of birth is Oct.
1, 2023.

40 YEARS AGO — CONSTRUCTION STARTS WITH WEATHER BREAK: This is the floor plan of Cassville Manor, a 90-bed nursing care facility that will have construction starting as soon as weather permits. The nearly $2 million dollar project is being built here by Medical Holdings Inc. of Ft. Worth, Texas and Ft. Smith, Ark. Barry County Industrial Development revenue bonds were issued here last week to finance the project.

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Springsteen just thought he was born to run, but luckily, he was picked up by Cassville Police Department before he was hit by a car. This brave Blue Heeler is looking to spend his glory days with a loving family who can give him the attention he deserves and lots of play time. Springsteen was born in the USA and his estimated date of birth is Feb. 2, 2023. All the Haven’s pets are fixed, up to date on their vaccinations and microchipped.

50 YEARS AGO: A BLIZZARD VIEW — The photo was taken Wednesday afternoon during blizzard conditions in Cassville. A one-block view is nearly obscured by the hard blowing snow that followed heavy sleet. Temperature at the time on the First National Bank display was 20 degrees, adding to the uncomfortable situation of the By this hour, schools had been dismissed to permit bus routes running in advance of conditions becoming more serious. Many motorists ignored the energy crisis and started motors early to warm the vehicles or remove ice from the windows.

Dec. 19, 1973 — COMPLETES BASICS Donald R.

Ward is waiting for someone to come take him home so he doesn’t have to spend another Christmas at the Haven.

Boomer told Santa all he wants for Christmas is a home where he can have a cozy bed and lots of cuddles.

Dec. 1, 1973 — OPENING SERVICES FOR LAKE METHODIST CHURCH Under construction since August, initial services in the Central Community United Methodist Church, Shell Knob-Viola, will be held this Sunday.