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Through the Years, Aug. 23
30 YEARS AGO: SOLVING PROBLEM OF HEAT — A pair of Exeter youngsters were about to solve the heat problem late Sunday afternoon as this photo was taken. The youths, Cosmas Trotter and Greg Parks were taking a plunge into Flat Creek from the Jefferson bridge on Route Y. The plunge meant about a 20 foot drop from the rail of the bridge into cooling waters.
Through the Years, Aug. 16
50 YEARS AGO: Whether you are on the anticipated eating end…or expect to increase income as picker, Barry County apples will be available for both next Monday. John Vollenweider of the Vollenweider Orchards says the harvest will swing into full gear starting Monday.
Through the years, Aug. 9
50 YEARS AGO: This enlargement of an advertising card used about 70 years ago wasn’t an unusual means back in the first days of the present Barry County Courthouse. A number of Cassville businesses used this method of expressing their pride in the new county office building.
Pets of the week
Who doesn’t love a puppy? Wonder is a beautiful tri-color mixed breed pup who is sweet, curious and playful. Wonder and her two brothers were abandoned on a road. They were so relieved to have food, water and a nice place to stay. Her brothers have found homes, but Wonder still needs her forever home. She will grow to be a medium/large size dog. Her estimated date of birth is May 4. All Haven pets are fixed, up to date on their vaccinations, and microchipped. The Haven of the Ozarks is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week.
Through the years, Aug. 2
Aug. 8, 1973 — The Tim Shaw family of Perryton, Texas has joined the staff of Crystal Springs Trout Farm here according to John Pottebaum, owner.
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.
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.
