Community

Through the Years, Sept. 28
Oct. 4, 1972 County seat headquarters for the Democrat and Republican parties opened in Cassville the first week of October, with both parties saying the offices would remain open through the Nov.

Through the Years, Sept. 21
Cassville’s 1972 Homecoming queen candidates included, front row, from left: Leann Warrent and Lisa Kammerlohr; back row, from left, Cheri Williams, Connie Stewart and Lynne Wilcox. File photo/Cassville Democrat

Through the years, Sept. 14
The Eagle Rock Jamboree was a success. A sketch artist is at work with association officials, watching the progress.

Through the years, Sept. 7
Sept. 12, 1972 The Norris Crouch Locker plant in northeast Barry County, owned and operated by Mr.

Through the years, Aug. 31
Sept. 6, 1972 Almon Maus, Monett Attorney, was named to the Missouri Bar Judicial Poll Committee for the area.

Pet of the Week
Meet Bond, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. Bond is a sweet, big, talkative Tuxedo who was brought in as a stray.

Through the years, Aug. 24
This file photo was taken in August 1992. Cassville merchants presented their gift bags during their indoctrination last week.


Now that’s a watermelon!
Local watermelon-grower Joan Reed recently showed off one of her largest fruits, a 40-pound melon grown from Cherokee Crimson seeds.
Chuck Terrill: That’s a lot of bull
I am blessed to have a loving relationship with my eight grandchildren. We often spend time together, and there is a good deal of laughter. We enjoy teasing each other, and there have been many practical jokes played, over the course of many years.