Howdy. I think that spring is finally here. Flowers are popping up everywhere, schools are getting out, everyone is going to the ball fields to play summer leagues, and yards are being mowed. I love spring for what it means, new life. Now that brings another matter to mind. Jamie…
Howdy. Well the building on Travis and Mikyla’s house is coming along pretty good now. Chad said he sure is happy to have “Plum Bob Dave” helping him (David Richardson) to all of you that didn’t know who that was. David is on vacation and he is spending it down…
Howdy. I have been asked where the word “gleanings” came from, so I asked Ruth Bradshaw. She told me that in the Bible, in the book of Ruth, Ruth would go behind the reapers who picked corn out of the fields, and they were called gleanings (basically the leftovers). I…
Howdy. We sure had a gully-washer Wednesday and Thursday. There were car run-offs, people had to be rescued, homes had to have their basements pumped out because they were full of water. But aren’t we glad in this area that there weren’t any deaths? We need to always look on…
Howdy. Ruth Bradshaw gave a birthday surprise party Sunday evening for her caregiver, Gale Robertson. There were a lot of people there. She received a dozen pink roses and several gifts. Cake and ice cream was served. Laurel Hall and June Swanson wanted to do something special for their friend,…
Howdy. Well, I think Friday morning the peepers weren’t peeping and the gobblers were probably quiet as church mice. The good thing about it snowing in spring is that it doesn’t stay long. Prom turned out fun for all. Our Best Dressed Couple for the night was J.D. Chadwell, son…
Howdy. Can’t wait for spring, which is the 20th of this month. Elms begin blooming, turkeys start to gobble and the spring peepers (frogs) start talking. The end of this month the ruby throated hummingbirds begin to arrive. Spring is the beginning of new life which also reminds me of…
Howdy. We had a good rain Monday night. I believe it rained almost all night long. The kids got their wish. No school on Tuesday, with a little snow. We got a little over 2 1/2 inches. Wanda Helms has been moved from Columbia Hospital to the Mountain Grove nursing…
Howdy. On Valentine’s Day Joe Wright was hospitalized. He had to have a stent put in, but he is doing much better now. Sorry to hear that Julie King passed away. She lived here when I was in school. Her daughter, Donna was in my class. David Dake just keeps…
Howdy. Ruth Bradshaw called me this week. She had a lot of company and wanted to let people know how much she appreciates everyone calling or coming by. Marlynn Walker, Larry Quin and Marlynn Flake from Hartville came by. Carlyn Hull paid a visit and brought a gift from her…
Howdy. My husband says the weather is changing so much, it’s like my mood swings. But have you ever seen it 70 degrees one day and 30 the next? The school will be out the 7th at 12:20 and all day on the 8th. The girls basketball will have a…
Howdy. Tuesday morning was just another day of getting all four kids ready, getting them to school and heading to Springfield. But Shawn and Shelly Chadwell didn’t know while they were in the big city, someone was breaking into their house stealing jewelry and money. But the robbers didn’t get…
Howdy. For some of you folks that like to take in a good ballgame, Norwood’s homecoming is Friday, Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. They will be playing against Hartville. There will also be a crowning of homecoming king and queen. Norwood’s fire dues are $35 this year. Sometimes we don’t…
Howdy. I love Thanksgiving, but it seems that the stores just try to rush it so much. When I was a kid, Friday was a day to play with your cousins and just hang out with family. Now it’s the biggest sale day. Now I’m sitting around the dinner table…
Howdy. Thanksgiving – a day to reflect on things and family that you are truly thankful for. You may not have as much as others, but I bet if you look around, you probably have more than some. If you have your health, you already have more than most. God’s…
Howdy. News this week was slim pickins’. Sunday night they took Hazel Dodson back to the hospital. This time she stayed three days. They are trying to change her medicine so it doesn’t make her have chest pains. Her son Randy that has worked at the Plant Place is moving…
I can’t believe we are already into October. The next three months are the most exciting time of all. All of the holidays are fast approaching and when you still have kids at home, they don’t let you forget to decorate and bake for the special seasons. Speaking of baking,…
Howdy. This last week was a good week for the weather but I’m thinking that a cool, wet fall is rapidly approaching, Farmers Day was a huge success. There were so many spectators, and lots of food and a great parade, (even though our church float came in 2nd). Tender…
Howdy, call me with any news, 746-1112. Friday is when I have to turn my news in, and it seems it comes so fast. I am so thankful for the positive response I get from the readers, our world is so negative that we really need to keep encouraging people…
Howdy. I can tell I’m getting older. When I grew up, the only people that talked about the weather were old folks and I guess I’m there. But I will have to say we got three inches of rain out on E Hwy. and appreciated every bit of it. Sorry…
The senior dinner was on the 14th and there were 24 present and it was good to see Joan Williams back. She is slow mending, but she says the worst was behind her. Those eating with her were Linda Vanderbogart, Ronnie and Janet Atchison and their two grandchildren, Christian and…
Howdy. Mr. Haddock was a great postmaster and just when I got used to him he retired. Then in came this skinny boy that called himself Kirk Dooms. But I found out, that’s not his real name. So here’s a little question for my readers. Is his name, A. Butch;…
Howdy. First and foremost I want to say that Monday morning my rain gauge showed 2 1/2 inches. It came a toad strangler as they used to say. We will give credit where credit is due, thank you God! Camp Joy is going on down past Skyline. First group has…
Howdy. It has been very dry and hot in the Ozarks this week, but there have been a few people that were living right, so as they used to say, that got a little rain. If America has any prayer warriors left, we need to pray for rain and our…
Howdy. How many of you readers thanked God for the rain this week? If you didn’t it is not too late. My rain gage showed about one and a half inches. A man came in the sale barn and said he was from up north and his gage showed six…
Howdy, this week I picked cherries at my neighbor, Alene Greenfield’s. They were just right. I noticed that the gooseberries are ripe too and the blackberries are in full bloom. Everything is ripening a few weeks early this year. I heard this week that a few bad boys are running…
Howdy. As I get older, time sure does fly. This is already my fourth week of being your news writer and I will say it has been fun. My husband says I need a life, but each to their own. I look forward to the News-Journal every week. I’m not…
Howdy. I have a lot of news this week, so I will get started. First, I appreciate Ruth for being a dedicated writer for as long as she did. Second, I would like to give you my phone number so you can call me if anyone has any news that…
Paul and Sherry McIntosh, south of town, were happy that their two youngest sons are home from the service and will stay most of next week. Travis is from one of the Carolinas and Weston is from St. Pendleton, Calif. Weston recently got a new pickup and will take it…
I was so sorry to hear about the death of Eugene Bennett, a very good friend. He was such a nice man. Please remember his family in your prayers. Vera (Hill) Burkholtz had an accident recently while riding her horse. She was hurt quite a bit and is still recovering…
I appreciate all our friends for visiting Leo and I at our stay in the hospital. It spent 30 days and he spent five after I came home. He had water on his lungs, which they removed and made it possible for him to breathe better. I was in there…
So sorry about the recent deaths of our friends. Bill Parker was such a nice person. Myrtle Akers (Mrs. Bill) wrote me yesterday about the death of Jean Akers, Bill’s sister. She was born and raised here. She married Wayne Massey who also lived in Norwood where we live now.…
The Macomb Sunshine Club met Monday at the Sunnyside Restaurant at Mountain Grove. Some of the members went to the foot clinic at the Senior Center earlier. We had a nice turn out. Those present were Joanne Gray, Ruth Bradshaw, Loretta Hall, Robin McNeil, Sue Dobbs, Sharon Norell, Erma Ward,…
The Norwood Senior Citizens met the second Tuesday of November at the Caudle Church for their monthly meeting and dinner. As always we had a good time. Those present were Joan Williams, Wanda Helums, Mindy Russell, Linda Cottengim, Velma Gray, Dean Gray, Ronnie and Janet Atchison, Shirley Cottengim, Donita Raney,…
The last two days have been so nice. I love these bright days. They’re better for seeing. When the nurse came yesterday and dressed my sore leg, it finally showed some improvement. I was so thankful. My right knee has acted up but is doing better. So nice not to…
Our town is saddened by the death of Judy Boykin. She had many friends here. They operated the Glen’s Propane and were very active in Norwood businesses. When Elmer Tharp was living they worked for him many years. She will be missed very much. I was pleased to have all…
Saturday has begun as a beautiful cool day. We are saddened by the deaths of two of our former residents who are Lola Long and Mildred (Filer) McIntosh. Lola died in Springfield and Mildred in Oklahoma. I have known both people almost my entire life. Mildred is a sister of…
A revival will start at the Oak Forest Church a few miles south of Norwood on Hwy. C, October 3-7. Bro. Donald Potter will be the speaker. It will start at 7 p.m. each night. There have been no services there for a while. If you can come, it will…
Another week has gone by and they go so fast but we’ve had some beautiful days. We are needing rain around here. Glad it has cooled off. We lost a senior citizen in our area this week. Frank Tompkins of the Glendale area passed away. So sorry about that. He’s…
A terrible accident last Saturday took the life of our friend and neighbor, David Littrell. His wife Nancy has been in serious condition but has been upgraded to fair. We are so sorry about it all. Pray for his family, Nancy and two grown daughters. Funeral services have been postponed…
A revival will start at Victory Hill Church Oct. 9 to 15. The speaker will be Bro. Robbie Colton, pastor of Bethel Freewill Baptist Church in Marshfield. Services will start at 7 p.m. each evening. Everyone is invited. We hope to see you there. Bro. Randy Cottengm is the pastor…
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Densel of Mountain Grove are wanting to move to Norwood if they can find a house to buy or rent. They live close to Mountain Grove School and the “Y.” Their son, Robert, has lived in Norwood for some time. Paul and Sherry McIntosh attended their…
Today is a beautiful day and it’s rather cool but I’m sure we’re headed for another hot one. Tuesday we attended the memorial service for our nephew, Leon Bradshaw. My, what a crowd, I wonder just how many were there. Those that stayed were served a bountiful dinner by the…
We are saddened by the deaths of Tressie Sellers and Bob Sinning. Both are Norwood residents prior to so much medical problems. Please include these families in your prayers. Travis and Sheryl McGowan south of town are proud parents of a new baby girl. She will be called Ella Lynn.…
Pauline Bradshaw was taken to a Springfield hospital Thursday. They, the family, thought she had a stroke. After tests and getting better, they brought her home. Pauline is the wife of Luther Bradshaw and she has had health problems for some time. We didn’t have much company this week but…
The Ryan family reunion will be July 9 at the Corinth Baptist Church across the tracks south in old Macomb. I’d say around 11 a.m. It will be in the David Blanton building on the south end of the church. It’s a lovely place to meet. We’ll look forward to…
Donnie Kelly told me they didn’t burn the Van Noy barn down. The Mennonites dismantled it and the good lumber was taken to Branson and was to be used in the building of the airport building. He stated they burned all the trash and lumber not reusable. He said the…
We have a good start on the month of June. We are having dry, bright sunny days that we’ve looked forward to. They are very warm but not too bad at this time of year. Last Monday, Memorial Day, Merrybelle Summers and her son Hubert Strunk, visited us. We enjoyed…
The Macomb Sunshine Club met Wednesday at the Ma and Pa Cafe in Mansfield. Those present were Loretta Hall, Robin McNeil, Joan Gray, Susie Dodds, Ruth Bradshaw, Sharon Dake, Marilyn Wilson, and the president Sharon Norell. Our visitors were Scott Hall who has just returned from Dubai and doesn’t plan…
On Saturday, May 21, several area men participated in the Men’s Breakfast at the Norwood Assembly of God Church. They always report a good breakfast prepared by some of the men. John “Buck” Dawson returned to his home after 18 days in the hospital. He was glad to get home…
Mother’s Day has come and gone. I got to be with both my daughters. They are so precious to me. I take every day as a special Mother’s Day. Yesterday was such a beautiful day. We sat on our front porch quite a bit. That’s a special place to me…
The newest news around Norwood is there was an explosion at a double-wide trailer, two trailers south of the old Baptist church, last night around nine o’clock. As far as I know no one was hurt or the cause of the fire has not been reported. There was a loud…
We’re so sorry about the death of Jan (Kelley) Delcour who passed away Friday the 29th of April. She has lived and worked for a bank in Lebanon for several years with her husband Dennis, but they had built a lake home at Isabella, Mo. recently and had moved there.…
The weather is still acting up all over the midwest. Some are putting out gardens. I hope frost doesn’t get any of it. We will all appreciate the fresh vegetables. We are using some of our flower beds to plant a few things. We’re not much on taking care of…
Sorry I forgot to mention the death of Eula (Hull) Miller, daughter of Jess and Violet Hull of Norwood. Eula was their third child, first was Opal (Hull) Towe, Jean (Hull) Bradshaw and the youngest was a brother, Lyle Hull, who lives south of Norwood. His parents are deceased. Eula…
Mr. and Mrs. Delbert (Doris) Holder from Republic visited relatives around Norwood this weekend. Doris is the daughter of Ray and Anise (Ryan) Filer and a niece of Ruth Bradshaw. Saturday four first cousins got together. They were Teresa Chadwell, Leah Vaughan, Deana Kelly and Doris. Even though they (the…
By Ruth Bradshaw Aren’t we glad Spring is here? I’m glad to kiss this past winter good-bye. Richard Hanks passed away the past week. He lived in Lebo, Kan., and had been ill for a long time. He got poisoned from a weed spray and never got over it. His…
We are saddened by another death of a relative, friend, and former Norwood resident, Jimmie Bradshaw of Mountain Grove. He was born in Norwood and graduated at Norwood High School. He is my husband’s second cousin. He was also a good friend and worked 33 years for Town and Country…
By Ruth Bradshaw Last week I forgot to put in my items about the surprise birthday and get well party for Dee Dee Moore of Mountain Grove. It was held in the airport building west of the city. A large crowd attended and there were so many good things to…
February is almost gone and the third month of this year begins. No sunshine yet today, but no snow either, so guess we’re doing pretty good. The Macomb Sunshine Club met Wednesday at the Lion’s Den in Mansfield with five members present. They were Marilyn Wilson, Loretta Hall, Ruth Bradshaw,…
We are enjoying the warm weather and sunshine. Hope the real cold weather is over. Of course we still have some winter left. Spring is my favorite season. Sympathy is sent to the Norman Anderson and Jerry Richardson families, also to the family of Lorene (Raney) Bennett of Macomb. The…
We’ve had a very cold week but we’re fortunate to have bright sunshine a lot. Those dark days don’t contribute to my poor vision. I received a real good magnifying glass from a lady Brenda, who works for the Blind of Missouri. She has severe vision problems, also. We are…
Sorry about the death of our 98 year old dear friend, Evie Harmon. She passed away at Autumn Oaks last Sunday. She was taken to southern Arkansas for services and burial by her husband. Evie had no children and came here to be near her niece, Bonnie Harris. She was…
Ronnie Atchison has been ill for some time but kept going until early this week when he became worse and has been in ICU most of the remaining week. I understand he has been put in a room now. Please pray for Ronnie. He has always been civic minded and…
