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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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Eugene Field Twins 1959
These Eugene Field Children Have Doubles. The eight sets of twins enrolled at the Eugene Field School are, from left to right, standing: Greg and Allen Wilson; Earl and Edward Soetaert; Truday and Judy Shrauner; Judy and Jeanette Wermelskirchen; Donnie … Continue reading
Northwest Missouri College – Albany -1904
The Northwest Missouri College, Albany, was organized in 1892 and was associated with the Methodist Church. The building burned as it neared completion in 1893. The advertisement below shows it formally opening in 1904, but news reports indicate it was … Continue reading
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Ruth Hooper’s 3rd Grade Airplane Ride at Eugene Field 1956
AI colorized/enhanced Forum photo of 1956 Mrs. Ruth Hooper, 3rd grade, Eugene Field Elementary School “class flight.” The AI may have some misspelled names on the cardboard controls (which were too dark on the original May 12, 1956 issue of … Continue reading
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Largest Concrete Bridge in Northwest Missouri Near Sheridan
Above is an AI color/enhanced postcard labeled “Largest Cement Road Bridge in Northwest Missouri, near Sheridan.” I am not familiar with where the bridge is. Below is the original image. Facebook discussion
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First Drivers Education Machines at Maryville High School 1949
AI Enhanced Maryville Forum Hi-Lights photo of the new Drivers Education equipment at the Washington High School, published April 16, 1949 An excerpt of the article (edited) is below, including identifying the people involved
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