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Dash to the Past

Dash to the Past

1925: Dexter preacher killed in hit-and-run

Feb. 12

1925: Dexter preacher killed in hit-and-runA grieving community sought justice in 1925. In 1975, Butler County's improvement projects came with unexpected twists.

Samantha Tucker

New Madrid County evacuees return home in 1950

Feb. 8

New Madrid County evacuees return home in 1950Receding floods gave way to a flow of New Madrid residents in 1950, returning after weeks in emergency tent cities and the homes of friends during harsh winter weather. Other historical highlights include dangerous train encounters and a unique guilty plea.

Samantha Tucker

1975: Happy birthday from the horse's mouth

Feb. 7

1975: Happy birthday from the horse's mouthA beloved local horse got a front-page birthday celebration on this day in 1975. Other articles from this date highlight a crashing mining company and city upgrades.

Samantha Tucker

Train derailment rips up tracks in Wayne County

Feb. 6

Train derailment rips up tracks in Wayne CountyA derailment of unknown cause ripped up several hundred yards of track in Wayne County on this day in 1975. Most of the train cars were empty and no one was hurt. Civic growth and a closing nursing home dominated other headlines.

Samantha Tucker

Acquittal in 1925 followed by an armed standoff in 1975

Jan. 30

Acquittal in 1925 followed by an armed standoff in 1975The trial, appeal and retrial of a Butler County farmer finally ended in acquittal on this day in 1925. In 1975, law enforcement made the front page again when a family started an armed standoff over a repo order.

Samantha Tucker

1975: Bridge plans sink fast due to permit confusion

Jan. 25

1975: Bridge plans sink fast due to permit confusionA new crossing meant to provide a safer, faster way for farmers to cross the Black River met with an unanticipated obstacle in 1975: Coast Guard approval. Other news from this weekend's headlines included crimes, agricultural statistics, and a radio panic.

Samantha Tucker

Solar eclipse darkens morning sky in 1925

Jan. 24

Solar eclipse darkens morning sky in 1925In 1925, an 85% solar eclipse captivated Southeast Missouri, halting work as people viewed it. Meanwhile, stories from 1950 and 1975 highlight a railway accident and clay mine expansion.

Samantha Tucker

Hound dogs sniff out first place in 1975

Jan. 23

Hound dogs sniff out first place in 1975In 1975, Southeast Missouri coonhounds triumphed in a regional competition. Other news from this date included preparations for a solar eclipse, and an ongoing strike at Green Forest.

Samantha Tucker

Downtown merchants call foul in 1975

Jan. 22

Downtown merchants call foul in 1975Drama erupted between the Downtown Merchants Association and the Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce in 1975. The cause was a new commercial booklet. In other news, a wanted man lived under the radar in 1925, taking a job at the local rail yard.

Samantha Tucker

Copycat burglary clears out store in 1925

Jan. 21

Copycat burglary clears out store in 1925Headlines from history on this date include a massive merchandise theft, calming waters on the Mississippi, and the city's high-and-dry parks budget.

Samantha Tucker

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