Remembering Dixie Marie Larson
Ancestors, Legends & Time Remembering Dixie Marie Larson Jeanne Newby Larry Larsen was a big part of Webb City history as he owned two of Webb City’s theaters, the Civic […]
It was nice to be well heeled on New Year’s Day
This photo shows the attire of the gents and ladies dancing at the former Lakeside Park pavilion. The dances on New Year’s Eve would have been a bit fancier, but […]
Stores and shopkeepers made downtown Christmas shopping in the 1970s memorable
Drachenberg’s Jewelry newspaper ad. Ancestors, Legends & Time Stores and shopkeepers made downtown Christmas shopping in the 1970s memorable Jeanne Newby Jeanne turned her column over for a week to […]
Christmas past on Webb City’s Main Street
Ancestors, Legends & Time Christmas past on Webb City’s Main Street Jeanne Newby Christmas is almost here! Just a little over one and a half weeks till Christmas day. I […]
Here’s to happy Thanksgiving memories
Ancestors, Legends & Time Here’s to happy Thanksgiving memories Jeanne Newby Thanksgiving… just the word conjures up memories! When you hear the word Thanksgiving, your mind often jumps to food […]
The early-day family of Jacob Litteral
Ancestors, Legends & Time The early-day family of Jacob Litteral Jeanne Newby Jacob Litteral left a mark on this world in his actions and deeds, but what I find fascinating […]
Civic drive-in was a place to dine before the show
A postcard shows front and rear views of the Civic Theatre Drive-In Cafe. It calls attention to its location on both Route 66 and the Jefferson Highway. Ancestors, Legends & […]
Witnessing a guardian angel
Ancestors, Legends & Time Witnessing a guardian angel Jeanne Newby A spooky story shared by an acquaintance, as she tells of her own true and fascinating Halloween story. As a […]
Special memories of our typical small town
Here comes the band – in the ’40s or early ’50s. Ancestors, Legends & Time Special memories of our typical small town Jeanne Newby Moments in time… sometimes we have […]
Are you afraid of ghosts?
Ancestors, Legends & Time Are you afraid of ghosts? Jeanne Newby As we near the special holiday known as Halloween, I get the itch to share some of the Halloween […]