School’s out; Summer’s here
Ancestors, Legends & Time School’s out; Summer’s here Jeanne Newby It has been a while since we have had a “Do You Remember” article. So let us wander down Memory Lane and see if you remember the little things shared by various readers! Do you remember… how in a small town, if a stranger came […]
Remember lives sacrificed for our country
Ancestors, Legends & Time Remember lives sacrificed for our country Jeanne Newby As Memorial Day approaches, we are often told stories of soldiers and their sacrifices. Some folks remember the big sign that was located in Memorial Park where names of deceased soldiers were added regularly. Mothers would send their children down to Memorial Park […]
Streetcar vibration required patience by the Kress window dresser
The Webb City Kress store was at 4-6 S. Main St. (next to the old Sentinel (Zinc Ore) building). Ancestors, Legends & Time Streetcar vibration required patience by the Kress window dresser Jeanne Newby First job at Kress Going past the old S.H. Kress and Co. store, at 4-6 S. Main St., and seeing the […]
The Blake and Civic bring back opera and movie memories
The Blake Theatre, across from the post office, featured retail space in the front of the auditorium. Ancestors, Legends & Time The Blake and Civic bring back opera and movie memories Jeanne Newby The Blake Theatre started out as an Opera House when it was built in 1901. It was located at 211-219 W. Daugherty […]
Summer time : Kool-Aid time
Ancestors, Legends & Time Summer time : Kool-Aid time Jeanne Newby Remember the cooling effect of drinking a glass of Kool-Aid on a warm summer day? When we were kids, my mom always bought grape Kool-Aid. My kids grew up with a variety, but the grandkids got Tropical Punch. Whenever I eat a chocolate chip […]
Murder mystery gripped society in 1880
Harry Woodard’s brick mill, formerly located off North Main Street. Ancestors, Legends & Time Murder mystery gripped society in 1880 Jeanne Newby Like a bolt of lightening out of a clear blue sky, the people of Webb City were startled to learn of the arrest of Harry and Frankie Woodard on Saturday, Jan. 11, 1880. […]
Once-active YMCA died with its trustees
The former YMCA building in the 100 block of W. Daugherty St. Ancestors, Legends & Time Once-active YMCA died with its trustees Jeanne Newby The former Y.M.C.A. building in the 100 block of West Daugherty St. (where the Prater’s Pharmacy parking lot is today). It was demolished, but a large metal embossed sign was saved. […]
Fire destroyed downtown half a block – twice
The Donehoo Block, as photographed from the roof of the Newland Hotel. The Sentinel was formerly located in the portions of the building with the rectangular awning (movie marquee) and rolled-up awning. – Bishir Photo Ancestors, Legends & Time Fire destroyed half a block downtown – twice Jeanne Newby Let’s take a moment to remember […]
Saturday night entertainment at the 5 & 10
Ancestors, Legends & Time Saturday night entertainment at the 5 & 10 Jeanne Newby A few years ago, I received a note from someone who did not want to be recognized if I printed her story, and I will honor her wishes. She started out by saying that her memories may be too far back […]
Golf course was good for fun and employment
Ancestors, Legends & Time Golf course was good for fun and employment Jeanne Newby It is sometimes hard to recall, but Webb City once had a beautiful golf course. We have Golf Road and Par Road to help us remember, but the golf course itself is gone. I have a couple of guys this week […]