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Sale of ’39 fire truck helped purchase rescue vehicle for WCFD in 1968

Joplin Globe Webb City Fire Chief Jess Gordon and his assistant, Goss Blanchard, stand with pride by their department’s new rescue van in 1968.   Old News From the 3rd floor of the Webb City Public Library Sale of ’39 fire truck helped purchase rescue vehicle for WCFD in 1968 Webb City Fire Chief Jess …

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Obituaries: Twylla Gisel – Bill Kimbrel – Donna Morton – Gary Stubblefield – Clark Swanson

Twylla Gisel Bill Kimbrel Donna Morton Gary Stubblefield Clark Swanson As of Wednesday, March 15, 2023 Cities without a state are in Missouri  OBITUARY Twylla Gisel June 20, 1932 – March 10, 2023 Twylla Nadine Gisel, age 90, of Neosho, passed away at her home on Friday, March 10. She was born in Stella on …

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The Patricks’ grocery had a young atmosphere, being near Eugene Field

Ancestors, Legends & Time The Patricks’ grocery had a young atmosphere, being near Eugene Field Jeanne Newby Linda Patrick Storm and Pat Patrick Holmes share memories about their mom and dad’s grocery store, Patrick’s Market, at Fourth and Oronogo streets (rejuvenated five years ago as Flag City Brewing). Linda (Storm) and I want to thank …

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Lakeside business, including 200 bathing suits, sold for $200 110 years ago

A photographer around 1900 took this picture of the Lakeside Hotel (left) and the Southwest Missouri Electric Railway Company powerhouse. The canopy in the foreground was over the streetcar waiting area. Old News From the 3rd floor of the Webb City Public Library Lakeside business, including 200 bathing suits, sold for $200 110 years ago …

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Obituaries: Rickey Black, Mary Campbell, Jim Grider, Dana Roller, Charles Speer Jr.

Rickey Black Mary Campbell Jim Grider Dana Roller Charles Speer Jr. As of Wednesday, March 1, 2023 Cities without a state are in Missouri  OBITUARY Rickey Black Nov. 1, 1959 – Feb. 24, 2023 Rickey A Black, age 63, of Carterville, passed away on Feb. 24. He was born on Nov. 1, 1959, to Herbert …

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