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DAYS GONE BY West Plains
Number please – thank you Library plans
Feb. 23, 1894, a re-
port was printed on
town. Charles Gale had only recently
obtained the West Plains franchise, and story times,
special event
the results of an ordi- was planning to bring everyone who
nance passed by West had a phone into immediate commu-
Plains city council pro- nication with all others who used these
viding for a census of instruments. The editor said, “Every- “The Little Old Lady
BOB the town. C. T. Davis, body should rent a phone for the ad- Who Was Not Afraid of
HINDS assessor, made the
count and his books
vantage and convenience afforded, as
well as to encourage such commend-
Anything” by Linda Wil-
liams will be presented at
reflected the following able enterprise. Make the telephone the West Plains Public Li- COURTESY PHOTO

tally:
• Number of white male citizens -
1,197
• Number of white female citizens -
1,210
• Number of colored male citizens -
29
• Number of colored female citizens
- 34
• Grand Total - 2,470
The Howell County News, of Jan. 3,
1896, spoke of the city’s advanced tech-
nology:
The new fire engine, though small,
throws a good stream and if it can be
got to a fire before the flames obtain
too much headway, and sufficient wa-
ter can be secured near the scene of
conflagration, it may render effective
service. Under such conditions, it is
possible that it will save much more
than its cost at some future fire. But
still we need waterworks.
Also phones
July 10, 1896: The West Plains Tele-
phone Co. had been erecting poles and
stringing wire over a large portion of
SHADY OAKS HEALTHCARE
The Downtown
Thayer Chamber of
Commerce Fall Festi-
val was a huge suc-
business a success here.” brary during “Preschool VETERANS’ REPRESENTATIVES, Steven McCann,
July 24, 1896: The telephone com- Story Time.” The pro- left, from West Plains and Toni Swizdor from St.
pany was to have their batteries and grams are from 10:30 to James, were at Summersville Branch Library Oct.
instruments in and be ready for busi- 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 17 to answer service-related questions and speak
ness by Aug. 1. The exchange was to and Thursday, Oct. 26 for with fellow veterans and their families.
be open day and night. Telephone op- ages 2-6. Children will
erators, generally ladies, were hired to make scarecrow pictures
ask for the number and to plug into
the switch board and make to the con-
and a snack will be
served.
Infant clothing share scheduled
nection. This method was still in use All ages are invited to First Baptist Church in been a difficult year for
as late as 1949. The News thought ev- “Family Story Time” from West Plains will host an many families and that a
ery business man and every household- 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sat- infant clothing share lot of parents need some
er should have a phone. urday, Oct. 28. The story from 8 to 10 a.m. on Oct. assistance in clothing
“Honk! Quack! Boo!” by 28 at the First Baptist their small children. We
Reaching Out Tad Hills will be read. Church South Campus, want to help them meet
Children will create mon- at 106 Grove St., in West that need and show
Not only had West Plains been wired ster pictures and deco- Plains. Christ’s love in a tangible
for a telephone system, they were reach- rate cookies for a snack. Attendees will be able way,” according to event
ing out to touch some other folks. On Trick or Treat at the to select from new and organizer Kara Curnutt.
Aug. 12, 1898, the News said, “ The “Haunted Wild West!” will gently used infant cloth- Individuals who would
West Plains to Mountain Home, Ark., be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tues- ing, sizes newborn to 5T, like to donate to the event
line had been completed and was in day, Oct. 31 in the West and other items at no or who would like more
good working order. The stations were Plains Public Library cost to them. The event information may call the
West Plains, Bly, Bakersfield and Moun- Community Room. is open to the public. church office at 256-
tain Home. The charge for a conversa- Games, prizes, treats and “We understand it’s 3128.
tion of five minutes or less was 25 a free book for each child
cents.” What a difference years make will be handed out. Visi-
with our cell phones and electronics of
today.
tors can enter on the
Cass Ave. side of the li-
West Plains NARFE to meet
brary. The event is spon- The National Active and Retired Federal Employ-
sored by the Friends of ees Chapter 695 of West Plains will meet at noon
the West Plains Public Li-
brary and books are pro-
Tuesday, at the Rockbridge Rainbow Trout and Game
Ranch Restaurant, 4297 County Road 142 in Rock-
Three River’s Hospice Tracy Beam vided by the West Plains bridge, northern Ozark County.
held one of the funniest activities ever. Public Library Founda- All active and retired federal employees and spous-
The “Wacky Fall Style Show” was a hil- tion. es are invited to attend the meeting.
iarious event where the residents were

DEAR ANNIE
cess with sixty-four the models, along with some of the
booths set up, a live Three River’s Hospice staff. Irene Simms By Annie Lane
concert by Cory Jack- wore the “Coat of Many Colors.” Jim

KIM
son, the crowning of
the King and Queen of
Sloan marched out to the song “We’re
in the Army Now” saluting everyone.
New city, new heart
HARRALSTON the Fall Festival, and
the newest event was
Peggy Flood wore a “Spring Jacket.”
Barbara Allen danced out to the song
Dear Annie:
My girlfriend,
feeling the same
sparks. I feel ter-
time I checked, the num-
ber of men affected by
the talent show. Con- “Bad Case of Loving You” in her Scrub “Lucy,” and I rible writing prostate cancer is similar
gratulations Ashton Bradley for win- Jacket. Kathy Phillips wore a nylon started dating these words, but to the number of women
ning first place. Hundreds and hun- jacket and danced down the runway to three years ago, I don’t really affected by breast cancer,
dreds of people gathered together and “Pretty Women.” Most of the staff joined during our senior miss her. When I but it does not seem to
enjoyed a wonderful evening together. the event after hearing the music and year of college. see her name get as much attention. Al-
Shady Oaks had a fun booth selling the roaring laughter. The staff and their After graduating, lighting up my though there is not much
raffle tickets for the newest Pioneer volunteers were also models. When our we both got jobs ANNIE phone, I have to of September left at the
LANE
Women crockpot. After Bible study, 20 Pastor David Langston danced to the in the same city force myself to time I’m writing this, I’m
residents watched as Jim Sloan drew song “The Lion Sleeps at Night,” every- where we had answer it. still hoping to get some
out the winning name (which wasn’t one lost it. Laughter is the best medi- gone to school, She’s flying of these facts out.
mine) . . . Sue Forschler. I thank every- cine and everyone got a full dose at that and we ended up moving out for a visit soon to see Prostate cancer is the
one who donated to our activity fund- activity. in together to save mon- my new place and apply most common cancer
raiser. Happy fall everyone. ey. Living together was to some restaurant jobs among men. About 1 in
surprisingly easy, as before making the move. 7 men will develop pros-

National honor society cleaning city streets

we’re both pretty low- I don’t know what to do. tate cancer in their life-
maintenance people. Should I just wait for her times, and about 1 in 39
Anyway, Lucy is a good to move out here and see men will die from the dis-
The West Plains High School National Honor Society is making a positive im- partner. She’s always en- how things go? Or do I ease. Risk factors include
pact on the environment around them, said West Plains R-7 representative. The couraged me to push my- need to break it off before age, family history and
group has adopted Worley Drive as part of West Plains’ Adopt-A-Street program. self to pursue my pas- then? – Feeling Guilty race. African-American
The first cleanup took place Oct. 10. The next pickup is planned for the end sions. She’s the reason I Dear Feeling Guilty: men are likelier to devel-
of November. ended up applying to a If you’re feeling guilty op this form of cancer.
The Adopt-A-Street program allows a group to take responsibility for keeping dream job even though it now, imagine how you’ll Know your risk. Talk
a section of streets trash-free. In return, the group or organization name will be was across the country. feel if she moves there. to your doctor to see
put on an official-sign marking the adopted section. I never thought I’d actu- It’s time to end things. whether you should be
ally end up landing it. Keep it short and sweet. screened for prostate
But I did. Thank her for the years cancer. – Survivor in
Members of the West
I moved out here last you’ve shared, and then Blue
Plains High School Na- month. The plan was for tell her you want to break Dear Survivor in Blue:
tional Honor Society me to come out first and up. Have this talk sooner Though it’s no longer
recently cleaned up get settled in my job; then rather than later. You’re September, your message
Worley Drive as part Lucy would follow a few not doing her any favors is as important as ever.
of the Adopt-A-Street months later. Things are by dating her out of a For more information,
program. Front row, going really well. The sense of obligation. She visit the Prostate Cancer
from left: Jacy Carter, company I’m working for deserves someone whose Foundation’s website, at
Savannah Malam, Me- is a perfect fit; there’s so face lights up when her https://www.pcf.org.
gan Hardin, Rhianna much to see and do in the name lights up his phone.
Foster and Brett New- city, and I’ve already Let her go find him. Send your questions for
berry. Back row, from made some friends. The Dear Annie: I’m a Annie Lane to dearannie@
left: Marlea Galloway, problem is I’m having prostate cancer survivor. creators.com. To find out
Karsyn Smith, Abbey second thoughts about I notice lots of pink in Oc- more about Annie Lane
Land, Thomas Pieralisi, Lucy. tober for Breast Cancer and read features by oth-
Noah Collins and Anna She’s a great person, Awareness Month, but I er Creators Syndicate col-
McPherson. Sponsors and I wouldn’t even be haven’t noticed as much umnists and cartoonists,
are West Plains High out here if it weren’t for light blue in September visit the Creators Syndi-
School Instructors Erin her encouragement. But for National Prostate cate website at www.cre-
Lovelace and Amanda I just don’t find myself Health Month. The last ators.com.
Young. COURTESY PHOTO

Stand and Resist sets general meeting date Men’s

Area residents are in-
vited to attend a general
meeting of Stand and Re-
sist: Howell County 2
p.m. Sunday at the Ridge
Crest Inn Conference
Room, 2105 Porter Wag-
goner Dr. in West Plains.
Agenda for the meeting
will include a discussion
about the budget process
in Congress, the proposed
budget and tax reform, the
impact of those two items
Patrol, DNR partner to offer loaner life jackets
Col. Sandra K. Karsten,
superintendent of the Mis-
souri State Highway Pa-
trol, has announced a
partnership between the
Missouri Department of
Natural Resources (DNR)
and Missouri State High-
way Patrol to offer life
jackets on loan to swim-
mers
on the people of Howell
County and other issues
of concern to residents.
The event is sponsored
by Stand and Resist: How-
ell County, a local group
affiliated with the nation-
wide Indivisible move-
ment. Group members de-
scribe themselves as
standing together as citi-
zens to support govern-
ment action that promotes
a just society and to resist
Beginning in July, she
said, the patrol’s Water
Patrol Division worked
closely with the Johnson
Shut-Ins State Park to im-
plement the Life Jacket
Loaner Program. This pro-
gram promotes water safe-
ty by offering the use of a
life jacket to park visitors.
In this first season of
attacks on democracy and
social progress. Stand and
Resist is issue-oriented
and unaffiliated with any
political party.
Fellowship Fall
For more information
a y , N o v e m b er 3
about Stand and Resist:
Frid
am to 7pm
Howell County please
email contact@standan-
SERV IN G FR O M 11
dresisthowellcounty.
org or find us on Face-
Adults $6.50
der $3.00
All you can eat Children 12 & Un
book https://www.face-
book.com/standandresis-
thowellcounty/.
e s s e r t s • D r inks
Chili • D 9 for carryout!
ahead 256-307
Call
the program’s availability,
a swimmer could borrow
First Church of God
a life jacket and then, “An exciting community church with a worldwide mission”
when finished, return it to 1700 WAYHAVEN DR., WEST PLAINS
a hanging rack for the
next visitor. The Life Jack- * Proceeds Will Go Toward Youth Scholarships *
et Loaner Program re-
ceived positive feedback
from visitors and park em-
ployees, reported Col.
508998h
Karsten.