Community
Through the Years, Feb. 1
Coronation ceremonies for Miss Tip-Off at Cassville high school in 1973 presented this court of the honoree and her escorts. Around Miss Tip-Off and attendants from the left, are: Tom Moss, Eugene Chapin, Pat Leeper, Tony Leach, Mike Pennel, Mike Carman, Larry Hawkins, Don Cowherd, Dennis Ledgerwood, Mike Finn, Kirby Edmondson, Terry Duncan and Miss Patty Peterson, an MU freshman who was Miss Tip-Off last year. The inner group includes: Cheryl Beeson, fourth attendant; Michelle McFerrin, second attendant, and Judy Hood, third attendant. Fields file photo
Through the years, Jan. 25
Jan. 31, 1973 • Work started on a four classroom addition to the Southwest of Washburn elementary unit and a cafeteria expansion, according to Superintendent Hubert Barton.
Through the years, Jan. 18
Jan. 24, 1973 War Ending, Former President Is Dead: News in this week saw two of the biggest stories of recent months, in the announced cease fire Vietnam and the death of former president Lyndon Johnson.
Pet of the Week
Meet Busta Rhymes, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. Busta originally came to the Haven in May after being found with an injured leg. He was treated at a local vet, then came to the Haven to find his forever home. Busta is a beautiful boy who is believed to be a German Shepherd mix and is estimated to be a little over a year old. He’s extremely smart and playful and will easily learn anything a new owner would like to teach him. His very favorite activity is playing tennis.
Pet of the Week
Meet Bella Grace, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. Bella is a beautiful girl who the Haven believes is just under 2-1/2 years old. She’s a good-sized pup who has the perfect amount of energy for nearly any family.
Through the years, Jan. 11
Jan. 17, 1973 • 6.3 million visitors set record at Table Rock.
Pets of the Week
Meet Gilligan and Dillie, the Haven of the Ozarks Pets of the Week!
Through the Years — Jan. 4
Jan. 10, 1973 Don McCaulley of Shell Knob has purchased equipment of Staples Construction Company and will operate the business, in addition to building, under the Doo-Rite Construction Company.
Through the years, Dec. 28
Wooten Roof wind damage — Twisting winds that hit Ridgley just after midnight the first Friday of 1972 left this gapping hole in the roof of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Wooten of Ridgley. Looking over the damage are Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Laney, nearby residents, whose property escaped damage. The Wooten home once served the Ridgley community as a school.
