November 15, 1972

Crow’s steakhouse and Lounge at Shell Knob, which had been operated for the previous five years by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Crowe, was purchased by the Shell Knob Viola Booster Corporation. The corporation owned the real estate at Bridgeway Plaza where the business was constructed and J.B. Gunn, president of the corporation, said the name would be changed to the Plaza Diner House and Lounge, with Rusty Thompson engaged as manager. Immediate possession of the property was given by the Crowes who own similar interests in Springfield.

40 years ago

November 10, 1982

Cassville Schools November news letter made a notation about winter heating on the campus. The note stated that thermostats would be set in classroom areas between 62 and 65 degrees. Superintendent Dan Bailey said the goal was slightly lower than settings the previous year, which were 65-68 degrees. He said the district was attempting to lower heating costs. In the 1981 school year, costs for natural gas ran $19,412.42. The previous year, the cost was $27,017.89. The school also suggested students make attempts to dress warmer in the cold winter months to help reduce heating costs.

30 years ago

November 4, 1992

Feed haul drivers at the Hudson Farms Butterfield Mill were honored in 1992 for driving in excess of 1 million accident-free miles. Their feat took two and a half years to accomplish. Each driver received a cap signifying their admission to the Hudson Million Mile Club. The Drivers included Jackie Sharp, Jay Darneal, C.L. England, Jerry Forgey, Ken Zielinski, James Townsend, Tom Townsend and Eddie Seitz. Their supervisor was Chuck Leverich and the mill manager was John Critchfield.