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Northwest’s New Computer Library Terminals 1984
AI colorized St. Joseph News-Press March 11, 1984 photo of the computer library terminals at the newly opened B.D. Owens Library replaced the old card catalogs of Wells Library when Owens opened in 1983. Northwest embraced computers blindingly fast. Northwest … Continue reading
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Nodaway County Courthouse with Telephone Booths on Corner 1980s
In the early 1980s, the St. Joseph News-Press ran this great black-and-white photo in an advertising supplement about Maryville. The photo before the Nodaway Historical marker was placed in front of the courthouse. I got a kick out of seeing … Continue reading
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St. Patricks Bell Going to Moila Shrine St. Joseph in 1965
On March 16, 1965, the day before St. Patrick’s Day, the church bell from the steeple of St. Patrick’s Church was removed and shipped to the Moila Shrine in St. Joseph. The space was to be used for Carson’s Apartments. … Continue reading
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Last Class of St. Patricks School 1961
I believe this was the last class with St. Patrick’s name to graduate from the school on First Street in 1961. This was the highest grade there, which was 8th grade. In 1962, when St. Mary’s and St. Patrick’s merged … Continue reading
Carrie Nation’s Plans for the Parnell Picnic 1907
Carrie Nation, the temperance crusader famous for her hatchet, only had one scheduled visit to Nodaway County — to attend the Parnell Picnic on September 27, 1907. She was supposed to meet Homer Cook, president of the Maryville Normal School … Continue reading
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New Dark Green Gaberdine Custodian Uniforms at Washington and Eugene Field, 1950
New dark green gaberdine custodian uniforms were rolled out in 1950. Here’s the caption from the Forum. HAPPY UNIFORMITY–Pausing long enough from their work to display their. New uniforms are Bill Short, Everett Baker, Eugene Field, Ollie Majors, and Howard … Continue reading
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Byland Double B Farm
One of the most iconic sights coming into Maryville from the south on 71 were the horse farms on the east side of the highway between Five Mile Corner and Maryville. Here’s the story of the Double B Farm owned … Continue reading
Sue Wright Marries Bobbie Dean Owens at Graham Methodist Church 1957
Sue Wright married future Northwest president B.D. Owens in August 1957 at Graham Methodist Church
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My Three Angels Nodaway Community Theatre at American Legion 1968
In 1968, the Nodaway Community Theatre performed shows at a theatre-in-the-round in the American Legion. Cast members included prominent residents (including former Mayor Charles Koebel, pictured above) as well as prominent Northwest instructors. The Forum ran full-page ads for the … Continue reading
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