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Stanberry Herald - Headlight from Stanberry, Missouri • 4

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THE STANBERRY HEADLIGHT, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1974 Thursday (Continued from Page 1.) in 1975 for a long, long time, thank goodness. An item a few days ago out of Jefferson City must have been the death knell of the Pattonsburg dam. The news article showed that a Kansas City, firm, Ted Wilkerson, had been the successful low bidder to construct a bridge substructure over Grand river at Pattonsburg, in connection with an effort to complete the segment between Kansas City and Des Moines, la. The bid submitted by the Witkerson firm was for $1,826,517. This project has been delayed for years due to the Pattonsburg dam and reservoir discussion.

But in August, when the Corps of Engineers scrapped their plans for the dam and reservoir, then the low-level bridge became a certainty. It is a question that has existed in northwest Missouri for many, many years. Cafeteria (Continued from Page it is hoped the menus can be improved so tinat the increase in number of students eating will continue to grow. Employ Another Teacher The board last week employed Ronald E. Parman as the second teacher in the fifth grade.

Due to the number of new students moving into the district this class is too large for one teacher. The addition of Mr. will greatly improve the educational opportunities for fiftin grade students. The board also completed arrangements for new contracts with the bus contractors for the 1975-76 school year. Under the new agreement, the school will furnish the gasoline as part payment for transportation.

From this arrangement the school will receive the extra benefit of the federal excise tax. As required by the Family Ed ucational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the board of education established appropriate cedures for access to children's school records. The board carried on its regular routine monthly business. Stanberry Gals (Continued from Page Grant City in the next game of the tournament. The two teams tied at the end of the first quar ter with four points each, but Stanberry came back in the second quarter to score 10 points.

This gave the girls a lead that brought them to a 24-18 victory. Scoring was led by Susan Lawson who made 10 points and Debbie Donovan, who made eight points. Stanberry next defeated Princeton in a semi-final game last Friday by a score of 30 to 22. Debbie Donovan made an important contribution to the outcome of that game by nitting six out of seven free throws and pulling down 15 rebounds. Scoring was led by Susan Lawson who tallied 13 points for the local team Stanberry had lost to Princeton in an earlier game by two points.

The starting lineup for the Stanberry Bulldog girls' team consisted of forwards, Donna Marticke and Susan Lawson, center, Debbie Donovan, and guards, Janet Jasper and LeDonna Carroll. CONTRACT AWARDED FOR ROUTE 48 WORK IN TWO COUNTIES A $435,278.46 contract for work on Missouri Route 48 between Rosendale and King City has been awarded by the Missouri State Highway Commission. The contract, which went to the Herzog Contracting Corporation of St. Joseph, calls for the shaping of shoulders and a plant mix bituminous surface on a 17-mile section between Rosendale and U. S.

Route 169 in King City. W. F. Vandelicht, district 1 engineer at St. Joseph, will supervise the work for the State Highway Dpartment.

W. A. Lake of St. Joseph will be the department's resident engineer in charge of the project. The work was one of 31 projects throughout the state for which contracts were awarded Dec.

12 by the Missouri State Highway Commission. Bids on the projects were opened Dec. 4 at the highway department's regular monthly bid letting. Seven Drivers Pay Court Fines Seven drivers paid fines and court costs in Gentry county magistrate court during the week at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, according to the records Judge Robert Loman, substituting for Judge E. L.

Redman. Gary Don Hogue, 24, of Albany paid a fine of $17.00 and $16.00 court costs. He was checked driving a Ford 66 miles an hour in a 55-mile zone on Dec. 2 on U. S.

Highway 136 by Trooper J. E. Christensen of Albany. Billy Rex Stephens, 35, of Albany paid a fine of $23.00 and $16.00 court costs. He was checked driving a tractor with trailer 69 miles an hour in a mile zone on U.

S. Highway 136, Nov. 11, by Trooper Basil M. Hamilton of Albany. Jackson Harold Carroll, 55, of Atchison, paid a fine of $11.00 and $16.00 court costs.

He was checked driving a Chevrolet 63 miles an hour in a 55-mile zone on U. S. Highway 136, Dec. 1, by Trooper Christensen. Iowa Man Fined Robert Dean McKinley, 38, of Centerville, paid a fine of $34.00 and $16.00 court costs.

He was checked driving a Cadillac 78 miles an hour in a 55-mile zone on U. S. Highway 136, Nov. 18, by Trooper J. W.

Jones of Bethany. Russell S. Phillips of Grant City paid a fine of $17.00 and $16.00 court costs. He was checked driving a Buick 66 miles an hour in a 55-mile zone on U. S.

Highway 169, Dec. 9 by Trooper Hamilton. Robert P. Grace of St. Joseph paid a fine of $15.00 and $16.00 court costs.

He was checked driving an AMC coach 65 miles an hour in a 55-mile zone on U. S. Highway 136 on Dec. 8 by Trooper Hamilton. Four Cases Heard in Circuit Court There was only minor activity at the Dec.

5 session of circuit court conducted by Judge J. Dorr Ewing at Albany. In tine case of the State of Missouri vs Arthur J. Moffat, assault and disturbing the peace, the defendant appeared and forfeiture si bond was set aside. Tried was set for yesterday.

The warrant for his arrest was quashed by reason of his appearance. In the case af Debbie Burton vs Wesley Burton, dissolution of marriage, it was shown that the marriage was irretrievably broken and therefore dissolved. Wesley Burton was granted custody of the infant child and $20.00 a month child support. The former name Venable was restored to Debbie Burton. In the case of Kathy J.

Richandson vs Douglas L. Richard. son, dissolution of marriage, it was shown that the marriage was irretrievably broken and therefore dissolved. Kathy J. Richardson was granted custody of the infant child and $100.00 a month child support.

In the case of Galen E. Haddock vs Dorothy H. Haddock, dissolution of marriage, it was shown that the marriage was irretrievably broken and therefore dissolved. Dorothy H. Haddock was granted custody of the chid.

$100.00 per monta child support, and $40.00 per month for two years. AT COUNSELORS' PROGRAM Among those attending a high school counselors' day program at Missouri Western State College in St. Joseph recently was Prof. Courntey Goforth, counselor in the Stanberry R-II school. The program, co-ordinated by Bill Kuechler, director of offcampus services, included a visit with some of the graduates of the Stanberry school, now enrolled at Missouri Wsteern State.

Two of them were Miss Martha Matrow, a freshman from Stanberry, and Miss Giesele Hopkins, a freshman from Pattonsburg. Bates City, 64011, 12-14-'74. Mr. Santa Claus North Pole U.S.A. 00000 Dear Santa: I know you are busy making toys for all the boys and girls all over the world, but please may I have some snow boots, a fire truck, big wheels, blue car, weebles, Evel Knievel and some new clothes.

Thank you, Santa. DONNIE DANNAR. Bulldogs (Continued from page 1-A.) er in the Grant City contest. Stoll Sprains Ankle Phil Stoll sprained his ankle in the Grant City game, but he was back on the court the next night against Albany and tossed in 20 points. Coach Meyers said young Stoll's ankle is still weak and i it probably will bother him some until after Christmas.

Aiding Stoll in the scoring in the Albany contest were Jensen with 13 points and Jennings with 10. Rick Donovan and Bobby Pierce were the other two starters. Dan Bunch of the Albany Warriors had a big night, scoring 26 points, more than twice as many as the next high on the Albany team. Coach Meyers was warm in his praise of the Bulldog hustle and he cited 23 rebounds for his team compared to 15 for Albany. eral important free throws were missed by the Bulldogs in the final quarter that might have had some effect on the final score.

Mr. nd Mrs. Lawrence Alexander and son, Curtis, Mrs. Jean Caraway and Gordon Hixson of St. Joseph visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs.

Linda Keener and daughter, Melinda, at St. Jo seph. Mr. and Mrs. John DeWipp of Merriam, visited here over the weeknd with their aunt, Mrs.

Marion Ross. County Clerk and Mrs. Bernard Miller were St. Joseph visitors last Saturday. DARLINGTON Mrs.

Byron Scott Baptist Church Attendance, 41. Sunday School-10 a a.m. Services-11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. There was a fellowship dinner at the church basement on Sunday and the ladies served a lovely dinner to the Senior Citizens of the community.

A very en- joyable day was spent. Methodist Church- a.m. Surdey School a.m. We dismissed Sunday school at 11 o'clock and went over to the Baptist Church and onjoyed the services and their lovely dinner. We wish to thank them for inviting us.

Mrs. Edna Price of Albany and Mrs. Bernadine Robertson of Stanberry were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Clark and family last Sunday.

Miss Carrie Wilson, Tammy Minton and Dennis Clark, all of Albany, helped Jennifer Clark observe her fourth birthday anni versary last week. Emery Ireland of Albany has been reported to be in the hospital at Albany. Mrs. Bonita McMillen returned to her 'nome last week after having spent two weeks in the hospital. She will probably have surgery in about four weeks.

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Clevenger had some really bad luck recently when their house was destroyed by fire. They are living in the extra house on the Howard Clark farm until their home is remodeled. Charles Christy and son, Bill GIVE.TO SEALS.

ITS A CF AFE AND MATTER BREATH. 0000000000000005 GREETIN3S 1 1974 Fight Lung Disease Fight emphysema, tuberculosis, air pollution Space cont buled by the publisher as a James Burks, Randy, Cindy and Marvin, Mr. and Mrs. Edsel Potter and family, Mr. and Mrs.

Tom Lambert and Terry and Sherry and Brenda Mercer. The Berlin Booster club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Sheryl Jean Sweiger with Mrs. Hazel Owens as co-hostess. Fourteen members, one visitor and seven children were present.

Several Christmas songs were sung and roll call was answered by guessing wino your pal was. A poem, "Christmas Around the World," was read by Mrs. Helen Jolly. Hostess gifts were received by Helen Jolly and Mrs. Emery Sweiger.

Christmas gift exchange was enjoyed by all. New officers were installed by I the president, Helen Jolly. Delicicus refre: iments were served. Mr. and Walter R.

Miller, Jackie, Belly and Bucky had Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs Walter Snead. Mr. and Mrs. Else Potter and Mr.

and Mrs. Merlin L'ening and Tamie, Janis and Jeffery Blessing had supper out at St. Joseph Friday evening and attended the show, "A Time tc Run." Mr. and Mrs. Reed Lancey and Steven were Sunday e7ening per guests of Mr.

and Mrs. Steve Rainey. Mr. and Mrs. James Potter spent Thursday evening in the Raymond Hill home.

Mr. and Mrs. James Turks and family were shopping in St. Joseph Tuesday night. GENTRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NOTES GOLDEN TOUCH OF HOSPITALITY from Best Foods Kitchens Good Sauce Works Casserole Magic Second day turkey dishes can be as delicious in their own way as the holiday bird itself.

The right flavor accents and a good cream sauce work the gourmet magic. Thicken the sauce with corn starch to be sure of smooth consistency. Turkey Casserole 5 tablespoons margarine 1 teaspoon salt pound mushrooms, sliced 2 cups milk green pepper, sliced 3 cups cooked cubed turkey 2 tablespoons Argo corn cup sliced olives starch 2 tablespoons white wine, teaspoon paprika optional teaspoon pepper cup dry bread crumbs Melt 3 tablespoons of the margarine in skillet. Add rooms and green pepper. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.

Remove from heat and place in a 2-quart casserole. In a saucepan, mix together corn starch, paprika, pepper and salt. Gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring, constantly, until mixture thickens, comes to a boil boils 1 minute. Remove from heat.

Add turkey, olives and wine, if desired. Mix well. Pour over vegetables in casserole. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons margarine and mix with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over turkey mixture, Bake in a oven 15 to 20 minutes.

Makes 6 to 8 servings. Christy, of Kansas City visited Mrs. Bertha Chrisman one day recently. Word has been received recently from Mrs. Helen Lucas Profitt of the death of her daughter-in-law, Mrs.

Jimmy Lucas, of California. Jimmy was a native of this community and has many friends here who extend their deepest sympathy to him and his family in their loss. Mrs. Helen McGee of King City spent Friday with Mrs. Frank Groom.

Graveside services were held at the Long Branch cemetery last Saturday for Mrs. Olive Marie Hedges, who had passed away a at her home in St. Joseph a few days before. Olive Marie, 54, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Oliver Pike and had made her home here in her earlier years. She is survived by one son and one brother, Claude, both of St. Joseph. Her husband had passed away several years ago. Mr.

and Mrs. Jim Stanley and children of King City, will spend the Christmas vacation wita her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elvis Stanley and son, south of Darlington. Mrs.

Frank Grocm left 011 Cat urday for Texas, where she will spend the winter with Mr. and ily. Froman Clark, who has spent the past severa: days in a Kansas City hospital, returned to his home a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs.

Billy Dan Consolver and family of St. Joseph spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Den Roach, and Mr. Roach. They were helping Ona celebrate her birthday anniversary.

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Marshal: were Thursday evening callers in the Donald Sullenger home. Mrs. Melvern Cole and granddaughter called on Mrs.

Bonita McMillen last Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Rhul McMillen of St. Joseph were Sunday evening Mr.

and Mrs. Eugene Weatherd nave spent the past week at their cabin in south Missouri. Dick Scott of St. Joseph spent last Saturday with his mother, Mrs. Myrl Scott, and Donnie.

BERLIN NEWS Mrs. James Burks Sunday school attendance, 39. Birthday doncrs were Mrs. Betty To Thomas and Carl Berry. These Christmas carbling Sunday evening were Mr.

and Mrs. James Potter, Rev. and Mrs. Harold Thomas, Mrs. Mrs.

Wayne Christian and fam Harlen Stegman and Todd, Mrs. All the efficiencies of local loan service. What do you expect from an agricultural loan? Long terms? Reasonable charges? These traditional advantages have been offered by the Federal Land Bank for over a half-century. But the Land Bank also provides personal attention and prompt service. We're the local lender who understands local needs.

Come to the Land Bank for many good reasons. Federal Land Bank Ass'n of Cameron-Albany Dennis E. Gares Missouri LAND BANK Albany, Ass cotta Admissions John Ray, Albany; Eloise Williams, Albany; Emory Ireland, Albany; Myrle Sayre, Gilman City; Jesse Palmer, McFall; Opal Thompson, King City; Irvie Meek, Grant City; Wanda Dodds, Albany; Rosemary Sybert, Albany; Marion Groom, Stanberry; Paul Warner, New Hampton; Kathleen Barber, Denver; Deborah Hill, New Hampton; James R. Denney, Albany; Mabel Wiseley, Stanberry; J. T.

Norment. Stanberry; Loretta Swift, Grant City; Gayle Wilkinson, Allendale; Russell Magee, New Hampton. Births Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Sybert, Albany, baby girl.

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hill, New Hampton, baby boy. Discharges Mary Hutchcraft, King City; Clauda Fish, Albany; Marsha Murphy, Guilford; Herbent Wallace, Gentry; Bonita McMillen, Darlington; Hettie Lykins, Albany; Cleta Ward, New Hampton; Orville Fountain, Albany; Jesse Palmer, McFall; Eloise Williams, Albany; Jesse Lynch, Grant City; Cora Hamblen, Grant City; John Ray, Albany; Dora York, Albany; Rosemary Sybert and baby, Albany; Paul Warner, New Hampton; Ed Holmes, Worth; Sam Chenoweth, Albany; Kathleen Barber, Denver. Christmas The bells ring out with joy.

ful notes and voices merrily echo their song: Merry Christmas to all! DOLLARS CLOTHING STORE Phone 783-2781 Stanberry, Mo. a GREETINGS A As we approach the season of peace and good will, 102 gratefully remember our many friends. May this greeting rarry our best wishes, and our hearty thanks to one and all. GENTRY COUNTY LIBRARY Aletha Norma Albert Library Trustees STANBERRY, MO..

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