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WILLOW SPRINGS TUESDAY STUDY CLUB
The Willow Springs Tuesday Study Club met at the lovely country home of Geneva Moody for a regular business meeting on February 4, 2025. Geneva was hostess for the day and also program leader. She … more
Sisters, from left, Violet, Velma and Vera Smotherman are wearing flour sack dresses made by their mother. The girls grew up in the 1930s and ‘40s in Mtn. View, and are the inspiration for this series contributed by Vera’s husband, Dwight Thirkield.
A childhood story of farm, family and small-town America, Pt. 9
Life on the farm ended in 1943.  Grandpa Luther passed away on the 26th of April, 1943. Vera's mother and daddy decided to sell the farm and move back to Seattle. They had visited the … more
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WPHS announces principal’s honor roll students
West Plains High School recognizes students earning a GPA of 3.8 or above, placing them on the school principal’s honor roll.   FRESHMEN Kinlee Adams, Reagan Ames, Brady … more
The January meeting of the Josiah Howell Chapter included the swearing in by John Hass the new officers for the 2025 year. To his right, those officers are, from left: President Garry Birch, Honorary President Wayne Jones, Vice President Paul London, Secretary Fred McKinney, Chaplain Dale Brake, Sergeant-at-Arms Les Becker and Registrar Justin Mutrux. Jerry Roberts is the group’s historian, and was sworn in during the chapter’s February meeting. Jones was the outgoing chapter president prior to being named honorary president, and was presented with an America 250 coin in honor of next year’s 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. The meeting centered around creating plans to reach out to the public and to educate those in the community about the Revolutionary War, the U.S. Constitution and information concerning the founding of the country. Meetings are held at 5 p.m. the first Saturday of each month in the American Legion Hall, 1401 Bill Virdon Blvd. in West Plains. Those interested in joining SAR can contact any of the current members or attend the meetings to gain information.
Josiah Howell SAR swears in 2025 officers
Former NBA player Chris Carr to give leadership talk at Lincoln School
The Lincoln School Project will host Chris Carr, former National Basketball Association player and current associate director of Admissions, Athletic Recruitment and Diversity, Access and Outreach at Drury University, for a community discussion on perseverance and leadership. more
Community Calendar: March 22 update
Know of an event not listed here? Email submissions by 9 a.m. Wednesdays to news@westplainsdailyquill.net with “CALENDAR” in the subject line. Three sentence maximum must include event description, date, time, location, cost and source for more information. Weekly events will be printed for no more than a month at a time unless renewed by the host. Call the Quill, 417-256-9191 with questions. Unless otherwise noted, events are in West Plains. more
Southern Bank was a $500 donor to the 37th annual Cystic Fibrosis Concert featuring Rodney Atkins, the signature local fundraiser for research into treatments and a cure for cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that requires lifelong treatment for symptoms that affect the respiratory and digestive systems. The concert was held March 15. From left: Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains volunteer Lois Frazier, Southern Bank employees Jeromy Beasley, Eva Heathington, Andrea Atchison, Adrienne Thompson, Brittany Pilgrim and Weston Gant; Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains volunteer Jessica Joice-Frazier; Southern Bank employee Amanda Wallace; Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains volunteer Katlyn Johnson; and Southern Bank employee Renee McFarland.
Southern Bank supports cystic fibrosis research with donation
Old-fashioned gospel sing on Sunday
The Bridge Church, 10105 S. U.S. 63, will hold an old-fashion gospel sing at 6 p.m. Sunday. The services will consist of songs requested by the audience. more
A childhood story of farm, family and small-town America, Pt. 8
I am digressing again. This time will be the last because this story is nearing its close. more
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OZARKS RFD: A mean little bull
I knew my way around cows when I boy on the farm. I never worried one might hurt me, though all had dangerous-looking horns. more
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STARS to put on Celtic-themed variety show in WP, Houston
The STARS Foundation of Cabool will put on a Celtic Celebration at two area theaters Friday and Saturday. more
Seven Thayer Beta Club members recently qualified to compete in June’s National Beta Convention in Orlando, Fla. Front row, from left: Brooklyn Frillman, third in Junior High Poetry; Avery Bowers, second Black and White Photography; Gracyn Rouse, first Performing Arts Solo, Duo, Trio; and Atley Woods, fifth in 12th grade English/language arts. Back row: Annabelle Williams, fourth in Digitally Enhanced photography; Jasmin Guiterrez, second in ninth grade Spanish; and Abby Blum, third in 10th grade math.
Seven Bobcats to head to Beta Nationals
Youth invited to participate in Illustrating America art contest
Mat Thornton VFW Auxiliary Post 3009 in Mtn. View has announced the kick-off of its annual Illustrating America art contest. Local students in grades kindergarten through eight can share how they view the world through their drawings and paintings while competing for national awards, said organizers. more
Ozarks Christian Academy students recently competed in the Missouri State Beta Convention in Branson, held Jan. 14 through 16. Several individuals and teams placed in the top five and will go on to national competition in June. Missouri Beta is a chapter of National Beta, a youth organization that promotes the vales of academic achievement, character, leadership, and service to others. Competitions are held in the areas of academic visual and performance arts, and S.T.E.M.
Several from OCA qualify for National Beta Club competition in June
Ozarks Christian Academy Junior and Senior Beta Club members competed during the Missouri State Beta Convention in Branson, held Jan. 14 through 16, and several individuals and teams placed in the top five, qualifying them to compete in Nationals to be held in June in Orlando, Fla. more
George Marcum will celebrate his 94th birthday on March 22, and he still lives behind the truck stop he built in the 1960s, said family members. Anyone wishing to send him a card may do so by mailing to 4480 County Road 2220, Pomona, MO 65789. Phone calls to 417-469-3723 and visits are always welcome.
Cards and calls welcome for Marcum's 94th birthday
MSU-WP announces chancellor’s list honorees for fall semester
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains have announced their chancellor’s list honorees for the 2024 fall semester. more
OZARKS RFD: Reflections on burning brush
I took advantage of the snow cover and light north wind recently to burn a brush pile. more
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A childhood story of farm, family and small-town America, Pt. 7
I’m going to exercise my previously claimed right to digress again with a story about the girls’ Uncle John, their daddy’s older brother. more
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SUMMERSVILLE BOOKENDS
Though it’s too early for most garden work, warmer temps and sunshine have coaxed many of us outside to get our yards and gardens ready for planting. Fresh air and sunshine may be just what the doctor ordered when it comes to controlling these virusrs going around! more
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Photography show reception is Sunday
A meet-and-greet reception and award ceremony will be held Sunday for photographers whose works are currently on display at the Harlin Museum, 405 Worcester St. in West Plains. more
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