Community
Through the years, July 19
July 18, 1973 Cassville Truss Co., owned by Richard Hackett, this week observes its first year of operation. Builders of construction roof trusses and walls, the plant is located on County Farm Road in Cassville.
5 generations gather in Exeter
With the arrival of Octavia Pitts, a local family recently met in Exeter and captured a photograph with five generations of its members. Family members pictured include: Frank Martin, 90, of Exeter; Marie Martin, 85, of Exeter; Rose Lackey, 62, of Exeter; Angela Spellman, 41, of Mount Vernon; Orvil Pitts, 21, of Anderson; Reagan DeSpain, 20, of Anderson; and Octavia Pitts, 3 months. “We are blessed by our Savior and loved by many,” the family said. Contributed photo
Pet of the week
Pharaoh has been in the shelter for 1,947 days and desperately needs a hero! Pharaoh can get along with just about any female dog but is selective with male dogs.
Cassville class of 1953 reunites
The Cassville High School class of 1953 held its 70th class reunion on May 28 at Roaring River State Park. Of the 88 graduates, attendees included, front row, from left: Margarite Sturgell Evans, Ivalyn Sapp Koger, Sammy Sparkman Hudson, ruby Hemphill Caudill, Anna Bell Reams Heiss, Fern Sandberg Pettyjohn, Ruth Allison and Donna Melton Easley. Back row: Mary Ruth Vaught Myers, scar Dykes, Barbara Stiles Fogg, Janice Bryant Sims, Sue Weddington Cooper, J.C. Cooper, Paul Stumpff, Maurice Hart and Chuck Beeson.
Soroptimists Club awards scholarship to local woman
The Soroptimist Club of Barry County has selected Ashley England as the 2023 Live Your Dreams Scholarship Winner. England is currently enrolled at Crowder College’s Cassville campus and has aspirations to earn her master’s degree and to one day become the CEO of a company.
Through the Years, July 12
30 YEARS AGO: This finale of the Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce fireworks display over Table Rock Lake Sunday evening lit the whole area. The Central Crossing Bridge is at the lower portion of the photo. Lights on the water are either from boat docks or boats that were in the area carrying spectators. The fantastic display, well executed, drew horn blowing approval from the vessels and shouts of applause from watchers on shore. While boat numbers were thought to be down this year, observers said spectator numbers completely choked traffic in the area for about 45 minutes after the display. Highway Patrol and Barry County sheriff’s department officers were at intersections for control purposes.
Through the years, July 5
July 11, 1973 — The Emmanuel Baptist Church of Cassville this week announced acceptance of a call for a pastor of the church. Stanton W.
Wheaton delegate goes on Youth Tour
One hundred and three high school students participated in Missouri's 60th annual Missouri Electric Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 12-18, including a local student. Hayden Royer, of Wheaton, was sponsored by Barry Electric Cooperative.
Through the Years, June 28
50 YEARS AGO: The Shell Knob girls softball team is dangerous with the bat when they step to the plate as many opponents either have or will find out this summer.
Through the Years, June 21
40 YEARS AGO: The Cassville Chamber of Commerce board got an idea of how big the proposed nativity scene characters will be and the color scheme to be used during their meeting Tuesday. Five C of C workers on the project are pictured here with an actual design of a wise man as one of 12 characters planned. On the left side are C of C president Jack Nickols, project chairman Cecilia Miller and Truman Baker. On the right are Jane Smith, the design committee and John Miller. Mrs. Miller said the actual- size character would be mounted on cardboard for display around the community. Construction, placing and lighting of the scene is scheduled in December in conjunction with the Cassville Christmas parade. Democrat file photo
