The Elmo Fish Fry is serving from 5 to 7 pm, Saturday, September 10 at the community building. The menu is fried fish, chicken, potatoes, salads and drink. Cost is $12 for ages 12 and up; $5 for children 11 and under. Carryout is available. Money raised goes to community service projects.
The Guilford Fun Day “Show-Me Talent” will take place Saturday, September 10. Activities start at 9 am with the Guilford United Methodist Church’s quilt show in the fellowship hall. Quilts and needlework will be exhibited. The parade registration is at 12:15 pm, with the parade starting at 1 pm from the MFA parking lot. The
By Morgan Guyer The Northeast Nodaway Bluejay Softball Team came away with an important 275 Conference victory September 6 over Platte Valley, winning 8-6. The two teams, which tied for the conference championship last season, were destined for a close game in their first meeting this season. It was a back-and-forth affair, with the Bluejays
The Northwest Missouri State Bearcat Football Team started the season with a victory September 1, beating Fort Hays State, 33-19, in front of 5,700+ people in Bearcat Stadium, where they have now won 13 in a row. Junior quarterback Mike Hohensee gets the edge with the help of junior center Mitch Goff. Hohensee went 14-18
By Morgan Guyer The Maryville Spoofhound Football Team captured their first win of the season, beating Harrisonville 49-6 at home on September 2. The game couldn’t have started any better for Maryville, when Junior quarterback Derek Quinlin found Junior wide-receiver Delton Davis on the first play from scrimmage for the touchdown. It was all Spoofhounds
Dorothy Jane “Janie” Davidson Walker died Friday, December 4, 2020, four days after her 93rd birthday. She was born November 30, 1927, in Eagleville, to Donald H. and Flora Skelton Davidson. She attended the University of Missouri graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1950 and a master’s degree in 1951. In 1958, after teaching in
Dr. Betty J. Bush, 83, West Des Moines, IA, formerly of Maryville, died Thursday, September 1, 2022. She was born December 28, 1938, in Barnard, to William and Lucile Johnson. She received her undergraduate and master’s degrees from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, and her PhD from the University of Missouri. Dr. Bush taught in
Merilyn Durham, 83, Ravenwood, died Sunday, September 4, 2022, at her home. She was born on January 18, 1939, in Maryville, to Theodore and Gertrude Middleton Reynolds. She was a 1957 graduate of Maryville High School. On June 21, 1958, she married Clinton L. Durham in Maryville. Funeral services were Thursday, September 8 at Laura
Barbara Ann Bachman Lesher, 83, Blue Springs, formerly of Maryville, died Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs. She was born March 12, 1939, to Earl and Edna Nelson Bachman. On December 30, 1962, she married Merle Ralph Lesher, PhD, of Clarinda, IA. He preceded her in death in 2011. Funeral services
Mildred “Mickey” Murphy, 87, Barnard, died Wednesday, August 31, 2022. She was born September 26, 1934, in Fayetteville, NC, to William and Anna Grimsley Long. She was married to Michael “Mick” Murphy. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Murphy’s body has been cremated. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date
