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Through The Years, July 2
30 YEARS AGO: BALLOON GLOW — Over 2,000 attended Friday night’s balloon glow at the FASCO rounds. A horn blew and the pilots would blast not air into the balloons. The propane flame lit up the balloons against the night sky. The three hot air balloon races held on Saturday and Sunday also drew big crowds. Rides in the balloons seemed to be the coveted prize to win during weekend giveaways. People also had the opportunity to view the balloons up close and meet the pilots.
Jeremiah Buntin: Murder, lynching, and an Ozarks family
Recently the Barry County Museum received a donation from the Seitz family of a Smith & Wesson .32 caliber model 2 revolver reported to be the one used in the notorious murder of Jackson Carney and his wife Cordelia on December 4, 1869 by George Moore at their Shell Knob store.
Quilts of Valor to honor 7 veterans on Thursday
Seven local veterans will be honored Thursday at a public Quilts of Valor ceremony in Cassville.
Through the Years, June 25
30 YEARS AGO: ALL-PURPOSE VISITOR—-Early day visitors to Cassville included those traveling types that could provide assorted services. In this instance, Dr. David Morgan was ready to provide veterinary, surgery or dental services. There is no indication as to why the number of observers were on hand, unless there was the possibility they either brought animals to town for the services provided or needed help themselves.
Lynn Hilburn: Barry County history part III — The Indian influence on Missouri
In this column, I will talk about the people who occupied this land before the white colonization of the area.
Through The Years, June 18
30 YEARS AGO: INSTALLING FIRST ELECTRICITY — Cassville got electricity in the summer of 1906 in this installation process. This project is on East Eighth street. Buildings at the right are Barry County Bank, with Henley Cafe at the left.
Through The Years, June 11
30 YEARS AGO: EMERGENCY ALERT — Minutes after a tornado hit Roaring River State Park, volunteer firemen, sheriff’s deputies and park workers were securing the area.
Through the Years, June 4
40 YEARS AGO: PARK’S KID’S DAY TOPPED ALL — Roaring River State Park topped all state facilities Saturday in attendance at Kid’s Day, when youngsters and under could fish free. Skip Doak, assistant superintendent at the park hatchery said 283 took it. It was the second largest turnout at Roaring River since the program started in 1981.
Lynn Hilburn: Barry County History Part II: Land
The story of land in early America is a tale of ambition, conflict, and governance.
Through The Years, May 28
30 YEARS AGO: BETTER THAN EXPECTED CROP — Although few and far between, Barry County strawberries, when you can find them, are of top quality, despite all the moisture this spring. One of the continued producing families, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Nickle are shown here providing berries to a willing customer. Picking was expected to continue into this week, hopefully with some sunshine to provide a better level of sweetness to the berries.
