by Alberta Anders
Need an idea regarding difficult Christmas Presents? Remember you can pick up your 2011 Calendars put out by the Historical Society featuring McDonald Territory Secession 50th Anniversary at the Chamber of Commerce at 302 Harmon Street in Pineville for a low donation of only $8.00 Also available at this time are a few calendars left over from 2010 featuring old time schools in McDonald County. If you would like one mailed to you, send $13.00 to Dorothy Beauchamp at 218 S. School Street in Goodman, Missouri 64843, or call her at 417-364-7662. Nancy Brown also has calendars at Corner Stone Bank in Southwest City. We have copies of J. A. Sturges, "Illustrated History Of McDonald County, Missouri from the earliest settlement to the present time, edited and compiled by J. A. Sturges, Attorney at Law, Pineville, Missouri 1897." Temporarily closed for the winter, our museum, located at 302 Harmon Street in Pineville, will be open again in March. Our next meeting, to be in January, always 2:00 p.m. the 3rd Sunday of the month at the McDonald County Court House on "W" Hwy in Pineville, - check this site for further information.
www.mcdonaldcohistory.org
Monday, December 13, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
2010 - 14 Nov 2010 - McDonald County Historical Society
by Alberta Anders
We are hoping to see you at the McDonald County Historical Society semi-monthly meeting this Sunday, 2:00 p.m. at the McDonald County Court House. Come and hear Linda Lindquist Baldwin's presentation. You will really be sorry if you miss out on this outstanding program. From a nickel to Belsnickles, come and learn about the seasoned Snickles, Santas to snowmen. Exciting door prizes and there will be no better way to spend your Sunday afternoon than learning about this amazing enterprise. If you haven't yet reserved your 2011 calendars you will want to stop by Cornerstone bank in Southwest City and see Nancy Brown or call Dorothy Beauchamp at 417-364-7662 at 218 S. School in Goodman and have them mailed to you. $8.00 donation if you pick it up or $13.00 to have it mailed to you. Calendars and the Sturgis book are available at the Chamber of Commerce at the McDonald County Historical Museum building at 302 Harmon Street in Pineville. The museum will be open on Friday and Saturday until November 20 at which time we will revert to our winter hours, open only by appointment until March 11 (except for our Christmas party) The Chamber's hours are 9 - 5 Monday through Friday Our mailing address is McDonald County Historical Society, P. O. Box 572, Pineville, Missouri 64856 or see our web page www.mcdonaldcohistory.org. See you Sunday!
We are hoping to see you at the McDonald County Historical Society semi-monthly meeting this Sunday, 2:00 p.m. at the McDonald County Court House. Come and hear Linda Lindquist Baldwin's presentation. You will really be sorry if you miss out on this outstanding program. From a nickel to Belsnickles, come and learn about the seasoned Snickles, Santas to snowmen. Exciting door prizes and there will be no better way to spend your Sunday afternoon than learning about this amazing enterprise. If you haven't yet reserved your 2011 calendars you will want to stop by Cornerstone bank in Southwest City and see Nancy Brown or call Dorothy Beauchamp at 417-364-7662 at 218 S. School in Goodman and have them mailed to you. $8.00 donation if you pick it up or $13.00 to have it mailed to you. Calendars and the Sturgis book are available at the Chamber of Commerce at the McDonald County Historical Museum building at 302 Harmon Street in Pineville. The museum will be open on Friday and Saturday until November 20 at which time we will revert to our winter hours, open only by appointment until March 11 (except for our Christmas party) The Chamber's hours are 9 - 5 Monday through Friday Our mailing address is McDonald County Historical Society, P. O. Box 572, Pineville, Missouri 64856 or see our web page www.mcdonaldcohistory.org. See you Sunday!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
2010 - 10 Nov 2010 - McDonald County Historical Society
by Alberta Anders
Please mark your calendars for our semi-monthly meeting of McDonald County Historical Society to be, as always, on the 3rd Sunday, November 21, at 2:00 p.m. at the McDonald County Court House on "W" Hwy (Main Street) in Pineville. All our speakers have proven to be interesting, informative, entertaining and this month is no exception. We are looking forward to a presentation by Linda Lindquist Baldwin (originally from McDonald County) the creator of the paper mache Santas called Belsnickles. Just go to www.lindalindquistbaldwin.com or www.ruralmissouri.org and see why Lynda Hardman described these unique works of art as a "reminder of a gentler time." If you are a collector of Linda's works of art that are known world wide, you will understand our excitement in having Linda, the creator of Snowsnickles, Broomsnickles, Samsnickles, Haresnickles, Littlesnickles and
her one of a kind, exclusive editions, at our meeting. Beginning in 1986,
Linda's reputation is well known, the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the Crowder College Foundation in recognition of her exceptional and dedicated service to Crowder College and Pursuant of Educational Excellence in Southwest Missouri, and many other distinguished awards. The Historical Society looks forward, with eager anticipation, to an exceptional program. If you fail to attend this exciting program you will miss out on an opportunity at door prizes, by Linda, as well as a real opportunity to share memories with other Society members. There is no charge and all are invited to join us for an intriguing and exciting afternoon.
We are planning our Christmas program (in December) at the museum at 302 Harmon Street, just south of the U.S. Post Office in Pineville. Also available at the museum at this time are our very popular 2011 Calendars, available for an $8 donation or $13 if we mail them. See Dorothy, Roger or David at the Museum, to be open this Friday and Saturday at 9:00 a.m. www.mcdonaldcohistory.org.
Please mark your calendars for our semi-monthly meeting of McDonald County Historical Society to be, as always, on the 3rd Sunday, November 21, at 2:00 p.m. at the McDonald County Court House on "W" Hwy (Main Street) in Pineville. All our speakers have proven to be interesting, informative, entertaining and this month is no exception. We are looking forward to a presentation by Linda Lindquist Baldwin (originally from McDonald County) the creator of the paper mache Santas called Belsnickles. Just go to www.lindalindquistbaldwin.com or www.ruralmissouri.org and see why Lynda Hardman described these unique works of art as a "reminder of a gentler time." If you are a collector of Linda's works of art that are known world wide, you will understand our excitement in having Linda, the creator of Snowsnickles, Broomsnickles, Samsnickles, Haresnickles, Littlesnickles and
her one of a kind, exclusive editions, at our meeting. Beginning in 1986,
Linda's reputation is well known, the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the Crowder College Foundation in recognition of her exceptional and dedicated service to Crowder College and Pursuant of Educational Excellence in Southwest Missouri, and many other distinguished awards. The Historical Society looks forward, with eager anticipation, to an exceptional program. If you fail to attend this exciting program you will miss out on an opportunity at door prizes, by Linda, as well as a real opportunity to share memories with other Society members. There is no charge and all are invited to join us for an intriguing and exciting afternoon.
We are planning our Christmas program (in December) at the museum at 302 Harmon Street, just south of the U.S. Post Office in Pineville. Also available at the museum at this time are our very popular 2011 Calendars, available for an $8 donation or $13 if we mail them. See Dorothy, Roger or David at the Museum, to be open this Friday and Saturday at 9:00 a.m. www.mcdonaldcohistory.org.
Monday, November 1, 2010
The Society's 2011 Commemorative 50th Anniversary of the McDonald Territory Secession Calendar are NOW available
2011 Calendars
A N N O U N C E M E N T
The Society's 2011 Commemorative 50th Anniversary of the McDonald Territory Secession in 1961 are NOW available the Museum, the Chamber of Commerce or by mail for a donation of $8.00. If you would like your copy mailed, please send a check or money order in the amount of $13.00 (Calendar price + shipping and handling) to the Society at:
McDonald County Historical Society (MCHS)
P.O. Box 572
Pineville, MO 64856
Thanks,
David Sparlin, , Curator
McDonald County Historical Museum
A N N O U N C E M E N T
The Society's 2011 Commemorative 50th Anniversary of the McDonald Territory Secession in 1961 are NOW available the Museum, the Chamber of Commerce or by mail for a donation of $8.00. If you would like your copy mailed, please send a check or money order in the amount of $13.00 (Calendar price + shipping and handling) to the Society at:
McDonald County Historical Society (MCHS)
P.O. Box 572
Pineville, MO 64856
Thanks,
David Sparlin, , Curator
McDonald County Historical Museum
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
McDonald County Historical Society - 26 Oct 2010
by Alberta Anders
If you haven't yet picked up your 2010 Calendar, pictures of the schools in McDonald County, there are still a few available. They can be had for a donation of $5 each, (if you would like to have them mailed to you, send your check for $13.) to P. O. Box 572, Pineville, Missouri 64856 or come by the Museum located 302 Harmon Street in Pineville, - Volunteers attempt to keep the museum open Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Our new calendars will be available in November, - The Society's 2011 Commemorative 50th Anniversary of the McDonald Territory secession in 1961. They can be purchased for a donation of $8 if you would like your copy mailed, just send a check or money order in the amount of $13 (Calendar price + shipping and handling). You will want to mark your calendar for November 21 for our semi-monthly meeting to be held at the McDonald County Court House (the new one on "W" Hwy) at which time we are eagerly anticipating our guest speaker. Speaking will be Linda Lindquist Baldwin (of McDonald County) - the Belsnickle Lady. Linda is sure to be very entertaining and informative, and has also promised some interesting door prizes. (more about Linda in our next column) You will not want to miss this exciting afternoon. Note, also that the Society will hold their annual Christmas party on December 5, more about this later. Are you a member of this historical society? If so, you should have received your fall issue of "Heritage & History of McDonald County", put together and mailed by our President, Raylene Lamb, Museum Curator, David Sparlin and Treasurer, Dorothy Beauchamp. Some interesting pictures and an update of what's happening--- Check on the latest as far as the Courthouse on the Square, to be our new museum, go to our website www.mcdonaldcohistory.org for updates Also, still available a reprint of "The Illustrated History of McDonald County Missouri, From the Earliest Settlement To the Present Time, edited and compiled by J. A. Sturges, 1897" We have received some treasured pictures, provided by Gene Hall and Barbara Williams, drop by and help us identify some of these pioneers of our era. We are in the process at this time of re-binding another rare, valuable book, donated by Barbara and Dwight Ittner, keep watching this column for more information on this exciting new addition to the McDonald County Historical Museum.
If you haven't yet picked up your 2010 Calendar, pictures of the schools in McDonald County, there are still a few available. They can be had for a donation of $5 each, (if you would like to have them mailed to you, send your check for $13.) to P. O. Box 572, Pineville, Missouri 64856 or come by the Museum located 302 Harmon Street in Pineville, - Volunteers attempt to keep the museum open Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Our new calendars will be available in November, - The Society's 2011 Commemorative 50th Anniversary of the McDonald Territory secession in 1961. They can be purchased for a donation of $8 if you would like your copy mailed, just send a check or money order in the amount of $13 (Calendar price + shipping and handling). You will want to mark your calendar for November 21 for our semi-monthly meeting to be held at the McDonald County Court House (the new one on "W" Hwy) at which time we are eagerly anticipating our guest speaker. Speaking will be Linda Lindquist Baldwin (of McDonald County) - the Belsnickle Lady. Linda is sure to be very entertaining and informative, and has also promised some interesting door prizes. (more about Linda in our next column) You will not want to miss this exciting afternoon. Note, also that the Society will hold their annual Christmas party on December 5, more about this later. Are you a member of this historical society? If so, you should have received your fall issue of "Heritage & History of McDonald County", put together and mailed by our President, Raylene Lamb, Museum Curator, David Sparlin and Treasurer, Dorothy Beauchamp. Some interesting pictures and an update of what's happening--- Check on the latest as far as the Courthouse on the Square, to be our new museum, go to our website www.mcdonaldcohistory.org for updates Also, still available a reprint of "The Illustrated History of McDonald County Missouri, From the Earliest Settlement To the Present Time, edited and compiled by J. A. Sturges, 1897" We have received some treasured pictures, provided by Gene Hall and Barbara Williams, drop by and help us identify some of these pioneers of our era. We are in the process at this time of re-binding another rare, valuable book, donated by Barbara and Dwight Ittner, keep watching this column for more information on this exciting new addition to the McDonald County Historical Museum.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
McDonald County Historical Society
by Alberta Anders
The semi=monthly meeting of the McDonald County Historical Society was held, as announced, Sunday, July 18, at the McDonald County Court House in Pineville. The speaker, Bob Evenson, Attorney at Law, entertained and informed a fascinated crowd. Attorney Evenson was introduced by Carol Klein. The presentation included interesting stories around the (2nd) old Court House on the square in Pineville. As Attorney Evenson shared his favorite subject, history, he introduced his mother and then shared a bottle (empty) from "McDonald County territorial, Special Reserve Whiskey." He shared stories about the Dixie Bell Saloon, in McDonald County, talked about his grandfather, Tommy Alexander and explained the circumstances regarding some bonds, issued to help build the court house and described how history saved McDonald County 19 to 20 million dollars, he talked about his first murder case and differences in the law in Missouri, before and following 1980. He described a court house with a different atmosphere as those days a judge could allow smoking which was done, as well as pipes and the need for a spittoon. A different world, he said, no computers, instead, a big docket book and lots of memories regarding the court house building. We learn things about our county from it he said, and we need to keep it and preserve it. He expressed appreciation to Paul Lewis and Joye Helm for their time and energy spent researching bonds from the 1800's in their successful efforts in confirming they had been redeemed and accounted for.
He talked about a time when visas were required to come in to McDonald County (50 years ago) and about his favorite historical character, President Abraham Lincoln. Time flew as he fielded questions and left the crowd asking for more. The next meeting of the Historical Society will be the 3rd Sunday in September at which time we look forward to a presentation by Linda Lindquist Baldwin at which time we will learn about her Belsnickles and the latest happenings with the historic Iron Bridge at Powell Missouri.
You won't want to miss this interesting program. In the meantime, if you have not had a chance to visit the McDonald County Historical Museum at 302 Harmon, please note it is open Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., www.mcdonaldcohistory.org or www.mcdonaldcohistory.org/museum.htm
The semi=monthly meeting of the McDonald County Historical Society was held, as announced, Sunday, July 18, at the McDonald County Court House in Pineville. The speaker, Bob Evenson, Attorney at Law, entertained and informed a fascinated crowd. Attorney Evenson was introduced by Carol Klein. The presentation included interesting stories around the (2nd) old Court House on the square in Pineville. As Attorney Evenson shared his favorite subject, history, he introduced his mother and then shared a bottle (empty) from "McDonald County territorial, Special Reserve Whiskey." He shared stories about the Dixie Bell Saloon, in McDonald County, talked about his grandfather, Tommy Alexander and explained the circumstances regarding some bonds, issued to help build the court house and described how history saved McDonald County 19 to 20 million dollars, he talked about his first murder case and differences in the law in Missouri, before and following 1980. He described a court house with a different atmosphere as those days a judge could allow smoking which was done, as well as pipes and the need for a spittoon. A different world, he said, no computers, instead, a big docket book and lots of memories regarding the court house building. We learn things about our county from it he said, and we need to keep it and preserve it. He expressed appreciation to Paul Lewis and Joye Helm for their time and energy spent researching bonds from the 1800's in their successful efforts in confirming they had been redeemed and accounted for.
He talked about a time when visas were required to come in to McDonald County (50 years ago) and about his favorite historical character, President Abraham Lincoln. Time flew as he fielded questions and left the crowd asking for more. The next meeting of the Historical Society will be the 3rd Sunday in September at which time we look forward to a presentation by Linda Lindquist Baldwin at which time we will learn about her Belsnickles and the latest happenings with the historic Iron Bridge at Powell Missouri.
You won't want to miss this interesting program. In the meantime, if you have not had a chance to visit the McDonald County Historical Museum at 302 Harmon, please note it is open Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., www.mcdonaldcohistory.org or www.mcdonaldcohistory.org/museum.htm
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Attorney Bob Evenson
McDonald County Historical Society
by Alberta Anders
this Sunday - July 18, Mark your calendar - do! McDonald County Historical Society regular meeting, 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the McDonald County Court House "W" Highway in Pineville. We are excited about the presentation to be provided by the esteemed Attorney, Bob Evenson of Pineville. You won't want to miss Attorney Evenson's interesting and thought-provoking presentation.
Another thing that the Society is looking forward to, we are in the process of putting together the 2011 Calendar. This very popular calendar will have pictures and information regarding the 50th year anniversary of an interesting event in our County. If you haven't heard of 'the secession of McDonald County from the State of Missouri in 1961 you will find this coming calendar especially interesting. Gene Hall, our popular Circuit Clerk of McDonald County recalls when a junior in high school there was a general opinion that the secession was a done deal and Dorothy Beauchamp recalls being stopped at the border of McDonald County and asked to provide proof that she was entitled to enter this "other country". If you have pertinent information to this unique happening in our area, you will probably want to contact the McDonald County Historical Museum Curator, David Sparlin and exchange information/memories,photos.
The Museum is at 302 Harmon Street in Pineville, immediately south of the U. S. Post Office. Hours at the museum are Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you have not had an opportunity to browse through this museum, formerly the 'Old Sheriff's Home', you have missed out on one of the more interesting things to do this summer. Interesting facts, publications, pictures and historical implements relating to our local homes, businesses, happenings are on exhibit. Check out our Web Page: www.mcdonaldcohistory.org or www.mcdonaldcohistory.org/museum.htm.
by Alberta Anders
this Sunday - July 18, Mark your calendar - do! McDonald County Historical Society regular meeting, 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the McDonald County Court House "W" Highway in Pineville. We are excited about the presentation to be provided by the esteemed Attorney, Bob Evenson of Pineville. You won't want to miss Attorney Evenson's interesting and thought-provoking presentation.
Another thing that the Society is looking forward to, we are in the process of putting together the 2011 Calendar. This very popular calendar will have pictures and information regarding the 50th year anniversary of an interesting event in our County. If you haven't heard of 'the secession of McDonald County from the State of Missouri in 1961 you will find this coming calendar especially interesting. Gene Hall, our popular Circuit Clerk of McDonald County recalls when a junior in high school there was a general opinion that the secession was a done deal and Dorothy Beauchamp recalls being stopped at the border of McDonald County and asked to provide proof that she was entitled to enter this "other country". If you have pertinent information to this unique happening in our area, you will probably want to contact the McDonald County Historical Museum Curator, David Sparlin and exchange information/memories,photos.
The Museum is at 302 Harmon Street in Pineville, immediately south of the U. S. Post Office. Hours at the museum are Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you have not had an opportunity to browse through this museum, formerly the 'Old Sheriff's Home', you have missed out on one of the more interesting things to do this summer. Interesting facts, publications, pictures and historical implements relating to our local homes, businesses, happenings are on exhibit. Check out our Web Page: www.mcdonaldcohistory.org or www.mcdonaldcohistory.org/museum.htm.
Monday, May 3, 2010
McDonald County Historical News for 6 May 2010
by Alberta Anders
So Many People to thank for all their contributions and for the volunteers who give up their personal time to keep the doors open in the museum. I am grateful to Gene Hall, John Hobbs, to United Way and to Fred Lamb and for Bill Gibbs and his grandsons for all their hard work in sprucing up the museum and providing and putting up the rails in the oldest court house. If you haven't had a chance to view the old log court house, do take time to drive down Harmon Street, between the court house and the jail and take note of the authentic rail fence - the donated time and hard work is obvious to all who pass by. Our membership is increasing and the sale of the calendars and the Sturgis books are still ongoing. You will want to mark your calendar this month and not miss the semi-monthly meeting to be on Sunday, May 16 at 2:00 p.m. at the Court House in Pineville. There is no charge, all are welcome and our speaker this month is Senator Emory Melton who will talk about early county history and formation. You will not want to miss this entertaining and informative presentation. We are also beginning to work on the next calendar, for 2011. There are several possibilities, one is McDonald County Territory "war" as it approaches the 50th year, another is local athletes and ball teams. If you have information reference either of these subjects or a suggestion for another topic, please contact us.
Alberta can be reached at 417-223-4127 or 434-8068 and Dorothy can be reached in Goodman at 417-364-7662. Check out or web pages:
www.mcdonaldcohistory.org or www.mcdonaldcohistory.org/museum.htm. Our museum is located at 302 Harmon Street, just south of the U. S. Post Office in Pineville and our volunteers keep the doors open on Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
So Many People to thank for all their contributions and for the volunteers who give up their personal time to keep the doors open in the museum. I am grateful to Gene Hall, John Hobbs, to United Way and to Fred Lamb and for Bill Gibbs and his grandsons for all their hard work in sprucing up the museum and providing and putting up the rails in the oldest court house. If you haven't had a chance to view the old log court house, do take time to drive down Harmon Street, between the court house and the jail and take note of the authentic rail fence - the donated time and hard work is obvious to all who pass by. Our membership is increasing and the sale of the calendars and the Sturgis books are still ongoing. You will want to mark your calendar this month and not miss the semi-monthly meeting to be on Sunday, May 16 at 2:00 p.m. at the Court House in Pineville. There is no charge, all are welcome and our speaker this month is Senator Emory Melton who will talk about early county history and formation. You will not want to miss this entertaining and informative presentation. We are also beginning to work on the next calendar, for 2011. There are several possibilities, one is McDonald County Territory "war" as it approaches the 50th year, another is local athletes and ball teams. If you have information reference either of these subjects or a suggestion for another topic, please contact us.
Alberta can be reached at 417-223-4127 or 434-8068 and Dorothy can be reached in Goodman at 417-364-7662. Check out or web pages:
www.mcdonaldcohistory.org or www.mcdonaldcohistory.org/museum.htm. Our museum is located at 302 Harmon Street, just south of the U. S. Post Office in Pineville and our volunteers keep the doors open on Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
McDONALD COUNTY Historical meeting for 21 March 2010 is CANCELLED
Sorry folks, the McDonald County Historical Meeting scheduled for 21 March 2010 has been CANCELLED due to weather. Hope to see you at the 16 May 2010 meeting.
In the mean time please visit the McDonald County Historical Museum located at 302 Harmon Street. We are there every Fri 9am to 4pm and Sat 9am to 1pm, weather and staffing permitting.
We still have 2010 School Calendars for an $8.00 donation, as well as serveral historical books.
Until next time...................
In the mean time please visit the McDonald County Historical Museum located at 302 Harmon Street. We are there every Fri 9am to 4pm and Sat 9am to 1pm, weather and staffing permitting.
We still have 2010 School Calendars for an $8.00 donation, as well as serveral historical books.
Until next time...................
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