Care Connection for Aging Services is commemorating National Senior Center Month in September by inviting folks to experience its Marshall location. The Marshall Senior Center, at 14 E.
Howard Bell was the director of the band program for the Marshall Public Schools from 1958-1962. He celebrated his 90th birthday in July with several Marshall friends in attendance. The event highlighted performances by members of the Marshall Municipal Band, the Raytown Community Band, Spirit of Independence Band, the Overland Park Civic Band, and the Raytown Community Choir. The 2 1/4 hour program also featured three of the Bells' great-grandchildren performing at the piano and on the trumpet. Mr. Bell was commended for public service-Kiwanis International, 53 years and 42 years a supporter of the Raytown Historical Society. The Marshall High School Class of 1962, having met in Marshall for a reunion, sent a card to Mr. Bell, signed by all graduate attendees.
Members of Marshall Chamber of Commerce stood outside the Los Compitas Sports Bar on Thursday evening, Sept. 8. The bar is located next to Los… Login to continue reading Login…
Members of the Marshall High School Class of 1976 gathered for their 45th/46th class reunion during the weekend of the MHS Return to the Roos, which was held Friday and Saturday, June 10 and 11. Their 45th reunion had been rescheduled in 2021 due to COV1D protocols. A social gathering was held on Friday evening at Indian Foothills Park’s North Point Shelter House and Saturday evening during Return to the Roost. Class members enjoyed delicious sandwiches, fruit, charcuterie treats, appetizers and beverages in the east room at Montague’s on the Marshall square. Decorated sugar cookies and cupcakes were furnished by Sherry Shannon Werneke and her family and shared with other attendees outside, as well. Class members participated in various events for the weekends, such as the alumni car show and cruise, golf and tennis events, 1970s block party and general socializing. A few classmates gathered at Bueker Middle School to walk the halls and remember high school and fun times of their past.
Friends of Pennytown held an annual reunion on Sunday, Aug. 7, which included a church service inside Pennytown Freewill Baptist Church. Pennytown is a historic black hamlet located approximately 8 miles south of Marshall, and the church is the only structure that remains. According to information on the organization’s website, approximately 40 families lived in the township, which covered 64 acres of land. The church was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. Pictured on the top right is Virginia Huston, who was the last person born at Pennytown.
On Saturday, July 23, longtime Marshall residents Terry and Fran McGuire celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with their family at Montague’s. Mr.
The Marshall High School Class of 1962 held its 60-year reunion on July 16, 2022. Pictured at the reunion are: (seated on floor) Carolyn Sims Buck, Linda McDaniel Katyle, Jean Gaddy Wilson, Jean Halsey Dowell; (second row) Teacher Karen Berry Hargraves, Paula Miller Mallory, Kay Barker Southerd, Sharon Banks Little, Violet Mullins Yokley, Pat Phillips Dran, Shirley Davis Allen; (third row) Jackie Ranes Keller, Karla Allison Hannaford, Joyce Rowles Ramey, Vera Miller Korte, Pat Slack Templeton Sanir; (fourth row) Robert Hutcherson, Joseph Carter, Don Shaw, B.J. Marshall, George Rankin, Larray Baker, Terry Townsend, Jimmy Jackson, Don Brown.
Local superintendent, Mr. Paul Vaillancourt, has officially retired after serving 50 years in Missouri’s public education system.
The 100th annual awards banquet for the Marshall Chamber of Commerce took place this month on June 16. The Business of the Year Award went to Fitzgibbon Hospital and Missouri Valley College Ph.D. President Bonnie Humphrey received the Citizen of the Year Award.