June 26, 2024: TIMES PAST compiled by Sue Ann Jones
Although it can't be verified, it's thought that this photo, from the collection of Mary Louise Brown, is related to an item in the June 26, 1914 issue of the Times, below, that reported "quite a bit of excitement" over the arrival of three automobiles from West Plains.
Ozark County News
June 28, 1883
We learn that a few days ago Wm. Pumphrey, of North Fork, was feeding a sow which had young pigs. For some reason, Mr. Pumphrey took hold of one of the pigs when it squealed, and the old sow immediately "made for him." Mr. Pumphrey made a step backward, caught his feet in some weeds and fell. His enemy took advantage of the situation and made a charge. The battle now raged fierce and long, threatening destruction. . . . But finally reinforcement came, and the sow was driven back in disorder, a wiser if not a better hog. Mr. Pumphrey was not seriously injured, but his clothes gave evidence of many narrow escapes.
June 20, 1889
Sheriff Mahan, W. R. Hawkins and W. A. Love returned from Jefferson City, having safely delivered Thos Harkins and Joe Ferguson to the Warden of the penitentiary.
Ozark County Times
June 26, 1914
Quite a bit of excitement was created here Tuesday when three automobiles from West Plains arrived in town. The first one carried Mr. Robt. Martin and Guy Buck; second one J. R. Reed and son Orr, Mrs. Wattenbarger and Mrs. J. M. Herd and daughter; Miss Ray; and the third carried Mr. and Mrs. Renfro and daughter, Miss Mattie. They claimed having made the trip in 2 hours and 45 minutes actual running time.
June 26, 1924
The Smith & Creech Construction Co. this week completed their contract on the big hill north of town, and it has been accepted by the authorities. It yet requires a covering of six or more inches of dirt or gravel to make it a good road; this is not put on now on account of the great expense, the dirt having to be hauled a half mile or more, and the commission claims there is no money available at this time. The building of this mile and a quarter of road has now cost about $19,000, about $7,000 more than was estimated it would cost.
June 29, 1944
NOTICE: Robbins Merc. Co. of Mammoth will buy cream only on Wednesday and Saturday of each week.
Romance items – Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Watson received word that their son Calvin, who is in Italy, had been wounded in combat.
Pontiac items – Paul Bullion, a local fisherman, says he has contracted the big black trout that caught the bird a week or so back to Marvin Johnson at Gainesville at 22 cents per lb., which will total around $2.54 net. Marvin says it will make a great treat for a 4th of July breakfast. We hope.
June 26, 1969
Gainesville pilots who keep their planes at the city airport say they regard it as one of the most difficult to fly in and out of in the state. . . . The pilots, Earl Holmes, Gordon Winrod, Brad Guffey and Herman Pierce, say a person using the airport must be aware of the nearness of the high school, dwellings, short runways and lack of runway lights. Larry Bushong, another of the city's licensed pilots, agreed. . . . Clyde Rogers is the manager for the city. The first manager was Shelton Dauchey, and he was succeeded by H. T. Harlin.