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Through the Years, Dec. 20
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.
Through the Years, Dec. 13
Dec. 19, 1973 — COMPLETES BASICS Donald R.
Pet of the week
Ward is waiting for someone to come take him home so he doesn’t have to spend another Christmas at the Haven.
Pet of the week, Dec. 6
Boomer told Santa all he wants for Christmas is a home where he can have a cozy bed and lots of cuddles.
Through the Years, Dec. 6
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.
Through the years, Nov. 29
40 YEARS AGO: FIRST PLACE FLOAT WINNERS — Cassville’s Christmas parade had judges rating these two floats first place in respective divisions. Pictured is the First United Methodist Church float ranked first in religious category. Democrat file photo
Pet of the week
Hi, Harrison here! I have some stories to tell. My latest adventure is when I was hanging around the Haven with my travel companion, Hattie. Her and I were scared as we kept dodging cars, coyotes and wandering in the pasture with cows.
CS Bank’s Manley receives award
Jason Tennant, president and chief lending officer at CS Bank, is pleased to announce Mickey Belle Manley has been selected by the Arkansas Bankers Association to receive the Bill Holmes Leadership Award, in honor of former ABA President Bill Holmes (1949-2018). This prestigious distinction recognizes outstanding leadership among the emerging leaders in Arkansas banking.
Through the Years, Nov. 22
Nov. 28, 1973 — FIVE INCHES OF RAIN SWELLS AREA STREAMS, LAKES Spring-like thunderstorms dumped inches, of rain on areas of Barry County in weekend and first of the week storms that swelled area streams and reservoirs.
Exeter youth places in 4-H competition
Raeleigh Brown, 9, of Exeter competed on Sept. 23 at the Missouri State 4-H public speaking competition in Columbia, where she placed second in the junior division (ages 8-10). Junior 4-H members write, prepare and present a 3-5 minute speech to a panel of judges. During the competition, Brown spoke about “No Horsin’ Around,” which explained her journey of learning about horses through her 4-H project. She is a member of the Exeter Trailblazers 4-H. Over the summer, Brown competed at county and regional competition where she placed first in the junior division public speaking at each respective competition. Contributed photo
