Forum Flashbacks: Feb. 5-11

MARYVILLE DAILY FORUM, FEB. 7, 1976
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50 years ago

Maryville Daily Forum, Feb. 7, 1976

West Nodaway Crowns Royalty Friday Night

West Nodaway R-I Homecoming king, Mark Tobin, right, busses his queen, Jane Elmore, after he crowned her following the Rockets 65-45 defeat to the Craig Hornets Friday night in the R-I gymnasium in Burlington Jct. Other senior queen candidates were Linda Harris and Dee Dee McIntyre and other king candidates were Ted Sherlock and Todd Brummett. Looking on at the affectionate display above are crown bearers Joe Price, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Price, Burlington Jct. and Kristi Bell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Bell, Burlington Jct. The Rockettes fared better against the Hornets, however, defeating them 47-27.

75 years ago

Maryville Daily Forum, Feb. 6, 1951

Police Check On Attempt to Disrail Wabash

Local police and a special agent from the Wabash railroad have been investigating an apparent attempt to disrail a Wabash freight train here Saturday night, it was revealed today by Police Chief Charles Kalstrup. Several rocks and boards were placed on the track near the end of East Sixth street, and an eastbound freight was forced to stop while the rocks were removed. The train comes through Maryville about 9:50 o’clock Saturday night.

After removing the obstruction, the train proceeded to Conception where the engineer wired back to Maryville and informed the local agent of the incident.

Special Agent Teague, an investigator for the railroad, was called into the case Sunday and came to Maryville to conduct an investigation with the cooperation of the local police department. Working with Teague were Chief Kalstrup and Patrolman Edward Ballenger.

Railroad officials said that had the train been pulled by a steam engine it might have been derailed. However, the heavier Diesel engine stayed on the track.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The 50- and 75-year flashbacks are courtesy of the Missouri Digital Newspaper Project from the State Historical Society of Missouri, accessible at shsmo.newspapers.com.

MARYVILLE DAILY FORUM, FEB. 11, 2001
25 YEARS AGO: Coins 4 Kids – Eugene Field Elementary school students are helping out their community, by collecting “Coins for Kids.” Student Council representatives are collecting coins, but the coins are not just given by the parents. The elementary students must do a chore around the house or perform an act of kindness. The coins will be given to the Children’s Center of Northwest Missouri. … Pictured (l to r) Drew Christian, Drew Schluter, Zeck Winans, Leslie Zeilef, Sarah Babcock.