Stories from Thursday, July 3, 2014

Ethel Lorene Thomas, 79, of rural Sweet Springs, died Monday, June 30, 2014, at University Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 7, 2014, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sunset Gardens Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Friends of Sweet Springs Library or Alzheimer's Association. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.campbell-lewis.com...

Lawrence V. Allen, 88, of rural Nelson, died Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Big Bend Retreat in Slater. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2014, at Salt Fork Cemetery in Cooper County, with William W. Harlow officiating. Friends may call Saturday morning at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall. Memorials may be made to Salt Fork Cemetery. Friends may sign the online register book at www.campbell-lewis.com...

Jim Johnson, director of electric production, recommended acquiring engineering services to help switch from a major source to an area source for the company's compliance with boiler maximum achievable control technology regulations and to review and revise the air operating permit, which will incorporate the new area source information, at the Marshall Municipal Utilities' Board of Public Works meeting Thursday, July 3...

Sharon Mullins, 52, of Marshall, died Thursday, July 3, 2014, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall. Funeral arrangements are pending at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall.

U.S. Senator Roy Blunt's staff will host a mobile office from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Saline County Courthouse. Mobile offices are opportunities for Missourians to discuss their questions or concerns with the federal government one-on-one with members of Senator Blunt's staff...

Marshall Habilitation Center held its annual Independence Day celebration Wednesday night, July 2, with the Marshall Municipal Band performing in the Bell Tower Pavilion and fireworks immediately following.

To: Our community and loyal supporters The Lighthouse Shelter Board and Staff acknowledge and sincerely regret the unfortunate mismanagement of The Lighthouse Shelter finances by the previous director. Due to this event, a reorganized board has implemented new policies and procedures for documentation and supervision for ALL financial activities. The Lighthouse Shelter is in need of community support more than ever at this difficult time...

My hope is that you will have a wonderful Independence Day celebration, and in the process of this three day weekend, you will give thought to the passion for freedom those women and men had a little more than 200 years ago as they devoted their lives t creating this nation. I also hope that you give some thought to the one who purchased our freedom by the giving of his life on Calvary's tree...

The I-70 Cowboy Church will host fellowship worship from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 6, at Sweet Springs Saddle Club. For more information contact Tommy Goode at 660-202-9026 or 660-335-0474.

Beginning Monday, July 14, to Friday, July 18, First Baptist Church of Marshall welcomes all children ages 4 through sixth grade to attend a vacation Bible school experience from 9 a.m. to noon. The theme for this year's school is spy adventure which will allow everyone to uncover and defend the truth about who Jesus really is. There will be Bible studies, snacks, recreation, music, crafts and mission stories...

Local history compiled by Marshall Public Library Genealogy staff. June 30 1932 - Judge J.P. Foree had expected to spend the day very quietly at home but was pleasantly surprised when guests arrived with a fried chicken dinner and birthday cake. The judge did not announce his age but his friends wish him many happy returns of the day. The Daily Democrat-News...