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Aviation Club Forms 1940
The Maryville Aviation Club, formed in 1940 to make and fly model airplanes, had to split into two groups: junior and senior high school. The above image is from a very poor-quality copy published by the Forum and is AI-generated … Continue reading
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Original Munchkin Land Ponies and Carriage Parade to Tivoli Theatre for Wizard of Oz Screening 1939
On October 12, 1939, five Maryville area children dressed up as characters from the Wizard of Oz arrived at the art deco Oz-like Tivoli Theatre on a carriage pulled by two Shetland ponies that had actually been used in the … Continue reading
Bob Bosch Present U.S. Capitol Flags Be Flown Over Washington and Eugene Field Schools 1974
BOB BOSCH (LEFT), a former Maryville R-II High and now assistant to Senator Thomas Eagleton, recently presented two American flags that have flown over the nation’s Capitol to Raymon Schuster (second from left), Washington Middle School principal; Mrs. Sharon Slagel, … Continue reading
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5 Scouts Attending 1963 Jamboree in Greece
5 Maryville Scouts To World Jamboree
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All-State College Chorus and Band Featuring Mike Miller and Dennis Dau 1969
This is an unusual 1969 photo that shows of two people who are something of Maryville High School music legends — singer Mike Mike (Class of 1965) and Dennis Dau (Spoofhound band director 1979-1999). Caption: Northwest State College students chosen … Continue reading
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Explaining Difference Between Stop and Yield 1964
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Alvin Gray and the Plainview Station
Gray’s Service Station and Plainview Cafe are among the most iconic experiences in Maryville. The station dates from 1936, when Alvin Gray opened a small station where he lived above it. He also sold apples. It is located on the … Continue reading
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Open Bit Barbecue for 800 at Atlasta Stables During Pickering Centennial 1971
There are lots of very cool photos of the Pickering Centennial in 1971. This open-pit BBQ really caught my eye. I don’t recall any other public open pit bbq’s in Nodaway in my day. I generated several colorized images of … Continue reading
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Noel Swaney on Faustiana Horse, 1952
Noel Swaney on Faustiana horse at age 4 in 1952The Maryville Daily Forum, May 6, 1952, Page 3. via Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-maryville-daily-forum-lester-swaney/196860875/ LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON–Leslie No’el Swaney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Swaney, passes on Our Hostess, one of … Continue reading
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