Lifestyle
Through the Years, July 26
Aug. 1, 1973 — Although it probably won’t be reflected in tourist numbers this year, area gasoline stations continue watching the number of gallons they pump each day.
Cassville graduate awarded Olin J. Brattin scholarship
Tyra Campbell, a 2023 graduate of Cassville High School, has received the Olin J. Brattin Scholarship, administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.
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.
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.
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.
Cassville native competes at Formula SAE
Each year, the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) challenges students to create small, formula-style cars and bring them to their competition to be tested, judged and raced. This year, teams took their creations to Brooklyn, Michigan, and competed at the Michigan International Speedway from May 16-20.
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.
2 local grads receive Shelter scholarships
The Shelter Insurance Foundation awarded $1,500 scholarships to Isaac Hadlow and Elijah Holenda, graduates of Cassville and Wheaton high schools, respectively. Shelter Agent Terri Lynn DeGraffenreid-Brattin sponsors and partially funds this scholarship.
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.
