Category: Missouri
A Japanese Teenager’s Journey to the US
As a Japanese teenager, Barbara was taught to defend herself from American soldiers arriving in her country. She ended up marrying one of them. But…
Living In Japan When World War II Ended
This week we are featuring Barbara Law who recently passed away. She was a teenager living in Japan when World War II ended. Her country’s…
A Look Back At The Story of Barbara Law
This past week Barbara Law of King City, Missouri passed away at the age of 87. I had the honor of knowing her and even…
The First Library of Its Kind In The State
Many of us use a library, not only for books, but for many other resources as well. But in this small town, the school and…
Development in Missouri’s Smallest County
When you live in Missouri’s smallest county, both in land area and population, you sometimes need to be resourceful in meeting the needs of your…
All Ears On A Small Town
Fulton, Missouri is today a town of about 10,000 people. When compared to the cities of the world it is quite small. However, for one…
A Big Name With a Big Speech
Many colleges invite dignitaries to their campus to give a lecture. But this was no ordinary speaker and this was not a simple lecture in…
A Symbol of Determination in the Face of Crisis
He was a symbol of determination in the face of crisis – a man who led one of the great nations of the world against…
A Determined Person in Waynesville, Missouri
Sometimes all it takes is one determined person. That was the case in Waynesville, MO. If not for one such lady, this well visited spot…
The Old Stagecoach Stop
It’s simply known as the “Old Stagecoach Stop.” That title gives you an idea of what the building might have been used for, but stop…
