All community children are cordially invited to attend three fun-packed evenings of Bible learning at the Arbela United Methodist Church, beginning July 25 through July 27. The excitement will begin with supper served at 5:30 p.m. each evening with lessons, crafts, and games all centered around the study of Galatians 5:22-23.  Dismissal is promised to […]

The Scotland County Genealogical Society met Monday, July 9th for their regular monthly meeting.  Vice President, Terry Arnold, called the meeting to order.  There were seven members present and one guest. The Secretary’s report was given by Connie Bratton and June Kice delivered the Treasurer’s report. Under Old Business, the group discussed copy machine prices […]

MENU Thursday, July 19 – Chicken Salad Sandwich, Potato Chips, Lettuce Salad, Lima Beans, Pineapple, Glazed Donut Friday, July 20 – BBQ Ribs, Parsley Potatoes, 3 Bean Salad, Hot Roll, Rhubarb Cobbler Monday, July 23 – BBQ or Plain Pork/Bun, French Fries, Cauliflower Blend Vegetables, Mandarin Oranges, Cake Tuesday, July 24 – Meatloaf, Mixed Vegetables, […]

Jefferson City, Mo. — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft today announced the locations and dates of seven public genealogy workshops intended for intermediate-level family historians already possessing a basic understanding of genealogical research sources and methods. These offerings will occur at the following locations in the late summer and fall of 2018: Hannibal, Wednesday, Aug. […]

Forty-two years ago, Nellie M. Tucker Farris wrote a memorial of her husband, railroad agent, Roy W. Farris. The tribute describes Downing from the mid-1930s to the late-1950s, illustrating the importance of one man in a community, and how vibrant Downing was at that time. This account is one of many documents available in the […]