Skip to main content
The largest online newspaper archive
A Publisher Extra® Newspaper

Springfield Leader and Press from Springfield, Missouri • 15

Location:
Springfield, Missouri
Issue Date:
Page:
15
Extracted Article Text (OCR)

Missouri Local Leader Press Wednesday, February 6. 1985 3B Issues Air Force honors Springfieldian Airman 1st Class Allen K. Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brown, Springfield, recently was awarded the Air Continued from Page IB Such a move would provide the fire department with a guaranteed source of income and make membership mandatory for residences and businesses, fire officials have said.

Force Achievement Medal for meritorious service. Brown, a 1980 Parkview High School graduate, received the award for prompt and professional maintenance of helicop- Greene counties and Pleasant Hope patrons in Polk, Greene and Dallas counties. There is a boundary change proposal jinvolving the Ash. Grove and Willard school districts. Four families want their property annexed to the Willard school district.

They reside in the Ash Grove district seven miles southwest of Willard, but their children have attended school at Willard by mistake for years. The move is opposed by the Ash Grove School ters during a meaicai evacua Military Stfg Notes -I tion at Luke Air force Base, Ariz. Army Pvt. Larry D. Peak, son of Linda L.

Nehl, Fair Grove, has completed the Pershing missile crewman course at Fort i i biu.UKia. During the course he learned Board. Christian County's Nixa School District which includes a handful of patrons living in Greene County, has a proposal on the ballot to issue $300,000 in general obligation bonds. School officials want to build more classrooms, which they say are needed because of growth. Directors will be chosen in Greene County Public Water Supply District No.

5 in the Fair Grove area and No. 6 in the Bois D'Arc area. Charter Continued from Page IB emment, Shikany said. It is one more attempt to make the mayor more powerful than the charter says he is supposed to be, he said. "The Chamber of Commerce and the people on council who have control have been saying the current form of government is so wonderful," Shikany said.

"They then can't come out in the open and say we need to change this form of government So, they want to put the mayor on a pedestal as long as their man is mayor." Council members considered ihel amendment in May 1984 and placed it on the ballot. Council members had rejected a similar proposal in January 1984. In voting on the proposal, council members said citizens were upset with Shikany's seat switch in 1983. Shikany, however, noted that the move had not upset voters in Zone 2. Shikany received 54 percent of the vote in the Zone 2 election, defeating stockbroker Sid Broaddus.

Shikany's victory created an at-Iarge vacancy on council Odessa Johnson, Springfield, and a 1 98 1 Central High School graduate; has reported for duty at Marine Corps Base at Pendleton, Calif. Army Pvt Sylvia D. Vinson, daughter of Charlie and Ar-vella Vinson, Springfield, and a 1984 Parkview High School graduate, has completed basic training at Fort Dix, N.JT -f The award is given to the top recruit in his company at the Navy Recruit Training Command, 111., and is based on academic performance, professional achievement, military accomplishments and leadership. Spec. 5 Johnnie R.

Lawson, son of Joyce L. Rincker, Springfield, has been decorated with the Army Achieve- ment Medal at Fort Bragg, N.C. The achievement medal is awarded to soldiers for accomplishment, meritorious service or acts of courage. A 1978 Central High School graduate, Lawson is a medical specialist with the 82nd Airborne Division. Airman Mackey Housman, son of Gayle J.

and Sarah E. Housman, Forsyth, has graduated from the U.S. Air Force personnel specialist course at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Housman learned how to prepare personnel reports and records while earning credits towards an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Pvt.

Aaron L. Kellogg, son of Dan L. Kellogg, Fair Grove, has completed basic training at Fort Dix, N.J. Military Notes appears Wednesdays In the Leader Press. To make a contribution, send information and photographs to Making News, Springfield Leader Press, 651 Boonville, 65801.

Please include home address and phone number. uic maintenance aim iiuiig Allen K. Brown operations for the Pershing mis sile and transportation skills for weapon deployment. Four area men have enlisted in the Air Force delayed entry program. Michael W.

Hugglns, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hug-gins, Reeds Spring, is scheduled to report for duty March 25. Huggins, a 1983 of Panora, Texas, High School gradu- ate, is planning to receive training in the area of mechanics. Roy W.

Scott son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy W. Scott Marshfield, is scheduled to report for duty May 24. A 1984 Marshfield High School graduate, Scott is planning to receive training in airlift aircraft maintenance.

Terry Seaton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Seaton, Ca-bool, is scheduled to report for duty June 4. Seaton, a 1980 graduate of Cabool High School, is planning to receive training for administration.

Tony A. Smith, son of Amos L. Smith, Dadeville, is scheduled to report for duty March 21. The 1984 Dadeville High School graduate is planning to receive training in security. Marine Pfc.

Christopher Fearl, son of Ralph Fearl, Springfield, has completed recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. A 1984 graduate of Republic High School, Fearl was taught basic battlefield survival during the 1 1-week course. Marine Cpl. Charles E. Johnson, son of James and pired Dec.

31, 1984. He extended the agreement for a month, and the FCC's approval came on Jan. 31, the day the extended agreement was to expire. Extension of the purchase contract legal expenses and engineering studies required by the FCC added more than $100,000 to the cost, he said. "We hope to take over In six weeks," Demaree said, "although we have to build the studio.4' He hastnot decided on a location, he said, but is looking at two sites, one of them on North Glenstone Avenue near Howard Johnson's.

Commenting on the delay in getting the deal approved, Demaree said, "I'm just eager to get into Springfield. I think we can do a good job. I don't see us taking over in the market but 1 think we can do well (in the ratings) and over a period of many years hopefully we can pay for the station." Demaree said he likes to do a lot of promotion and public service. "I try to make a lot of friends for the station," he said. That gets us listeners and it helps people in the community." Big Chief operates two stations in Joplin.

WMBH-AM plays country music and KKUZ-FM has an adult contemporary format The Willard, Strafford, Republic, Fair Grove, Walnut Grove and Ash Grove school districts will choose school board members as will Logan-Rogersville school patrons in Webster, Christian and Greene counties. Morrisville patrons in Polk and KWFC Continued from Page IB already have a tower. We only need a transmitter. "And we will install some new audio equipment Some of our stuff is 16 years old and we want to upgrade its condition." Muench estimated that KWFCs new station would be on the air Within 90-120 days. Big Chief then must wait 30 days before it can go on the air with its new station, he said.

KWFC filed Its application to become a non-commercial station on Sept IS, 1983. The FCC returned the application' because KSMU, Southwest Missouri State University's noncommercial station, had applied for the frequency, but KSMU did not follow up on the application. Various technical problems and objections by Stewart Broadcasting, which owns KWTO-FM. further delayed action on the application. Dick Chapin, president of Stewart Broadcasting, said in an Interview last year that the company's objections to the KWFC sale were based on erroneous information supplied by the FCC.

"1 don't spend my time blowing the whistle on competitors" he said. Demaree't original agreement to buy the frequency for $925,000 ex- Willard Continued from Page IB will prepare the gym's plans. The bond issue, which needed two-thirds support for passage, wont require any increase in the district's 60-cent debt service tax levy. The district's board of education recently decided a new girls' gym is needed to accommodate the girls' physical education and athletic programs. Boys' and girls' athletic programs are housed in separate gyms.

The 55-year-old gym's ge the irregular size of its basketball court prompted the district to consider new bufld-lug. The 83- by 148 foot building will have a basketball court, bleachers for 434 spectators, welghtlifting facilities and rest rooms. School officials took their message to voters through the news media, brochures mailed to registered voters and in speeches to service organizations. The bond issue was the first that district voters have considered since they approved a $750,000 bond Issue In 1977. That bond Issue paid for construction of the district's junior high school building and central office.

Open Daily 8-6 Closed Sunday On Sale Wednesday Thru Saturday Regular Wees May Vary At Some Stores Due To Local Competition The Saving Place rLxruuiroifri mm, llrr I .,.11 7iZS)aiP Use The Care coupon booklet to save 'tV I It i-gM I up to $160 on many service Items. Sale Price P16580D13 "78" series tread design. 7 multi-siped tread ribs. Blackwalls only. With all precincts reporting, the school bond Issue vote was: Willard's 1-cent city sales tax will fund city street improvements and will increase city employee salaries.

The amount the sales tax will raise hasn't been determined yet. The town's vehicle tax is to be eliminated at the Willard Board of Aldermen's Feb. II meeting. Willard city residents gave 73.52 percent support to the sales tax proposal. Simple majority support was needed for passage.

The vote was: Yes. 238 Republic and Walnut Grove also renewed their natural gas franchises for another 20 years each. The issues will automatically renew the franchises. Both issues required simple majority support for passage. The Republic vote was: Yes -74 No 12 The Walnut Grove vote was: Yes 24 Sale Price P15580R13 Steel belted radials with all-season tread design for improved handling.

DURMiGO 1 SIZE SALE ffiojM P18S8QD13 26.00 ffinffilffiii P18S7SD14 23.00 P19S75D14 32.00 steel Belled All-terrain Tires SIZE SALE P16S80B13 37.00 P18S80R13 42.00 P1857SR14 43.00 P1957SB14 46.00 P20575R14 43.C3 P20S75R1S 50.00 P21S75R1S 55.00 P22S75R1S 58.00 P23575R1S 61.00 i P21S7SD1S 37.00 Li 'f Im usg) Sale Price 23575R15C P22575D15 SVXV i i i cSH M2" 23X9 h' 1 rm li Results Continued from Page IB The vote was: Yes 83 Christian County residents living in four road districts will continue -taxing themselves at 70 cents per $100 assessed valuation for road improvements. The figure would have been reduced to 35 cents if approval wasn't given. The Mxa Campbell vote was: Yes 40 No- 31 The Nixa Campbell Road District is located north and east of Nixa. The Stoneshlre vote was: Yes 17 The Stoneshlre Road District is located south of Highlandville. The Sparta Monger vote was: The Sparta Monger Road District is located in north Sparta and the area north of it.

The South Sparta Special Road District vote was: The South Sparta Special Road District is located in south Sparta and the area south of it. Woman sues city for $120,000 orH jMounting Included No Trode-in Required B.fim-S 1 imm i.n i mm nuMnami iiwih'iiuwfh- 11 i .111 n.ur 11 I III ll L1. C(fA (j i flvX 1 El w' Li Each 1 fr- yHLy III liSl Sale Price. Your choice of Auto sWSl Center specials: -TE!) Eft? IL -JNg 2-wheel disc or drum brake spe- .0 tT'11" 4 br a JM VTjJj fytb Tv-V clal. For many U.S.

and foreign I TlV pr" Jy Light trucks higher. Semi- VI, vr I metallic pads $10 more. 1 ll 1 -r ll i IlS 1 Addilional parts or services extra. ma- 311 u(p VWwl 1 I YJ 4 radial tuned shocks Installed. li mi Ik 1 ii Designed for performance wilh gsf Eft? 1 K(J -A radial tires.

IV piston, limited lL) 1 III k7 fcv lifetime warranty, see store tor x-iX I'1 ii details, for many U.S., Import cars. ffSjvffL Mid. By Delco-Remy "pj. Sal Price. Motorvator11 55 battery delivers up to -lt 475 cold-cranking amps for powerWrten you 1SZ need It.

Sizes for many U.S. and Import cars; light ijjgjTgl1' BciitryTwmlnalCorfC4lonTrcitm 4.7 arm behind her back. Her 3-year-old ton, who was with her when she was arrested, was placed in the protective custody of the Division of Family Services. Wallen said she was forced to post a $100 bail bond and to employ an attorney. The charge against Wallen was dismissed April 23, 1984, in Springfield Municipal Court for failure to prosecute, the petition said.

The petition asked fa a total of $20,000 In actual damages and $100,000 punitive damages. Police Chief Troy Majors said he was not aware of the lawsuit or the contents of Wallen'i complaint A Greenfield woman today sued the City of Springfield for $120,000 In connection with her arrest March 15, 1984. Catherine Wallen said In. her Greene County Circuit Court lawsuit that she was "sitting peacefully" In her automobile parked at 220 W. Sunshine St.

when an officer, Identified only as D. Thomas, asked her for her driver's license. When Waiten asked the officer to return the license, she was arrested for obstructing an officer, the lawsuit said. Wallen said the officer used excessive force when he pulled her left U.S. Marshals Service seeks recruits KANSAS CITY The Department of Justice and the U.S.

Marshals Service are recruiting men and women to work as deputy U.S. marshals, with posts of duty located Jhroufjhout the United States. Lee Koury, U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Missouri, announced that applications will be ac-repted throuKh Feb. 22 by the Federal Office of Personnel Management.

People who plan to apply or would like additional Information mny call the U.S. Marshal's office in Kansas City, 818 374-3521, or the Federal Office of Personnel Management, 816-374-5702. Applicants must be United States citizens, In excellent physical condition, under 33 years of age, must pass a written test and must meet the high standards of the agency. Newly appointed deputy marshals receive 13 weeks of Intensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center In Glynco, Ga. Starting salaries for deputy U.S.

marshes are $14,390 1 year..

Get access to Newspapers.com

  • The largest online newspaper archive
  • 300+ newspapers from the 1700's - 2000's
  • Millions of additional pages added every month

Publisher Extra® Newspapers

  • Exclusive licensed content from premium publishers like the Springfield Leader and Press
  • Archives through last month
  • Continually updated

About Springfield Leader and Press Archive

Pages Available:
820,554
Years Available:
1870-1987