Billy Shipers d. 1999
Billy Gene Shipers, Balch Springs, Texas, died April 17, 1999, in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Shipers was born in McFall.
Lloyd Philips d. 1999
Lloyd G. Philips, 92, Trenton, died April 23, 1999, at a health-care center in Trenton. Mr. Philips was born in Trenton. He farmed all of his married life in the Jamesport area. He was a member of the Jamesport Methodist Church.
Howard Larkin d. 1999
Howard Lester Larkin, 77, Lock Springs, died April 14, 1999, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City.
Local Church News 4/25/99
First Assembly of GodBrother Bennett’s message was from II Kings 5:10-12. Prayer requests: Treva Meppelink, Harold England’s mother, Ralph and Elizabeth Moore, Gloria Lint’s brother, Lee Robertson, Mildred Thompson and Jerald Carlson.We had 75 in our...Card party for Frances Brewer
Frances Brewer will be 90 on May 6. Cards may be sent to her at 19329 240th St., Jameson, MO 64647.
Buzz the Bee lights at Head Start
Buzz the Bee of the Daviess County Health Department visited Gallatin Head Start last Thursday, April 22. April is National Immunization Month.
Court of Honor held for Troop 167
The rank of Star Scout was conferred upon Brad Edwards. Receiving First Class Scout awards were Keith Ayres, Kenny Lee and D. Worthington. There were 31 merit badges awarded at the Court of Honor.
Bottled water, pure drink or pure hype?
Who puts the fizz in “sparkling” water? Does bottled spring water really come from a spring? Who can bottle water?
Former R-2 student wins 1st in business competition
Lou Wyrick of Pattonsburg was one of five marketing/management technology students from the Boise State University College of Applied Technology who were among the first-place finishers at the 1999 Idaho Delta Epsilon Chi Career Development Conference.
Bretta Eales b. April 19, 1999
Steven and Susan Eales of Troy are proud to announce the birth of a daughter on April 19, 1999. The baby, who has been named Bretta, weighed 9 pounds, 11 ounces. She is welcomed home by her 5-year-old brother, Garrett. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hahn...Eighth grade girls win tournamnet
The Gallatin R-5 eighth grade girls basketball team took first place at the March Madness Tournament held at Chillicothe
Ag Development Fund loan program revisions
The Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Crop and Livestock Loan Program is changing from an interest rebate program to one that guarantees student agricultural project loans. The program has been established to rebate the interest paid on loans made to FFA and 4-H members for agricultural-related projects.
Missouri’s I-35 set for May 1 opener
Track officials are hoping the third time will turn out to be the charm Saturday night for getting the auto racing season underway at Missouri’s I-35 Speedway.
Fire destroys rural Gallatin home
An early morning fire at the rural Gallatin residence of Fred and Pam Parker did extensive damage to the house and contents. The Parkers were at home asleep when the fire broke out.
Clear Creek Bridge tops commission’s news
Daniel Lynn, bridge supervisor, met with the commission reporting that work on the Clear Creek Bridge bypass is proceeding as weather permits.
Boy Scouts prepare BBQ meal
The Boy Scouts of Troop 67 are preparing a fund-raising dinner to be served from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, at the Gallatin Lions Club Community Building.
County’s turkey harvest contrasts to region
There were 279 birds reported locally after the first week of hunting, an increase of 114 over last year.
Legislators position to focus on family farm
This week at Missouri’s State Capitol, a bipartisan family farm caucus was organized. Representatives David Klindt (R-Bethany) and Maurice Lawson (D-St. Joseph) led the effort of forming the Family Farm Caucus consisting of 63 house members from all over the state.
JoAnnTummons wins cattle show honors
The 1998-99 Maine-Anjou All-American show season officially concludes May 31 but the accumulation of points and subsequent totals already has a Gallatin cattle producer in the spotlight.
FFA Field Day to be hosted by PSF
Approximately 200 FFA members from 17 area schools in north Missouri and south central Iowa are expected to attend Premium Standard Farms’ FFA Field Day at Princeton on April 28.