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The noteworthy drought of 1953 had an unusual beginning. In June, 1953, a “million dollar rain” delighted county farmers because conditions were excellent for the growing of corn and soybeans already planted and creating conditions for planting yet to be done. That same storm, however, also caused destruction. In Daviess and its neighboring counties, hail damaged rural power and telephone lines. Near Trenton it hailed for 15 minutes and hailstones piled 18 inches deep against the fences. Wheat fields were beaten to the ground, and many head of livestock lay lifeless.
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Note: -- researched by Wilbur Bush
| Published Jan 28, 2010 - 09:00 AM |  |
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The April 30, 1953, edition of the Gallatin Democrat questioned whether Gallatin was ready for a cap factory as proposed by Lambert Manufacturing Company. A checklist of 40 statements was published, and readers were to ask themselves whether they agreed or disagreed. Some of the reasons on this checklist were:
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| Published Jan 27, 2010 - 12:24 PM | |
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Daviess County history written by John C. Leopard and Buel Leopard; Gentry County history written by R.M. McCammon and Mry McCammon Hillman; illustrated. Historical Publishing Company, Topeka-Indianapolis, 1922.
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| Published Jan 27, 2010 - 12:07 PM | |
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A story of early times in Daviess County, Missouri, and character sketches of some of the men who helped to develop its latent resources. PUBLISHED FROM THE NORTH MISSOURIAN PRESS GALLATIN, MISSOURI.
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| Published Jan 27, 2010 - 12:01 PM | |
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The First Baptist Church of Gallatin was constituted and organized on a Saturday in May, 1853. Elders R.C. Hill and Franklin Graves composed the ministerial council. A constitution sermon was preached by Elder Graves and the church organized.
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| Published Jan 27, 2010 - 11:44 AM | |
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The Grand River Baptist Church, once located on a two acre plot one and one-half miles northeast of Jameson, has a meaningful history. In the early 1970’s, the once heard songs, sermons, and times of fellowship had ceased to exist. At that time the building was weather beaten and the once luscious green grass had been in part changed to underbrush and a growth of small trees. Like many small country churches, they were forced to close their doors because of larger farms, newer methods of technology and transportation, and a declining membership. To many, it was only an eyesore and a relic of the past, but not to a few remaining members, namely Voris O. and Imo C. Brown and Delbert I. Pearson. Their hearts and dreams still focused on it as a past part of their lives and they started an endeavor that many local people thought was worthless and time consuming.
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Note: -- Information from Imo Brown of St. Joseph, whose father, Hadley, and grandfather, Thomas Brown, were principal carpenters of the building; old newspaper clippings; historical books from the Daviess County Library; a small booklet from William Jewell College, and a personal interview several years ago with Beverly Ward of Jameson, Missouri. As historian and church clerk Imo C. Brown wrote in a booklet concerning the last or third Grand River Baptist church by writing: “This present church building has stood in the Jameson community for over seventy years .... it will soon stand on the William Jewell College campus, both as a place of worship and as a monument to the era of the Missouri Baptist country church, the first Baptist institution in the State of Missouri”
| Published Jan 27, 2010 - 11:17 AM | |
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Many new settlers to Daviess County chose the Pilot Grove Creek area to settle. Pilot Grove Baptist Church organized in 1840 and was the second church organized in Daviess County. At first services were either held outdoors or in members’ homes. The church building was built of logs in 1845 at a cost of $100. By the time the Civil Wars ended, many church members felt the need for a bigger church. Membership had grown to over 160, and some members thought the church should be closer to their homes.
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| Published Jan 27, 2010 - 10:58 AM | |
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In the school year 1917-18 there were 196,000 one-room schools operating in our country which represented 27% of all the country’s school buildings. By 1930, the number had dropped to 114,000; by 1952 there were 51,800; by 1954 the number of schools had dropped to 45,000 ...and the number was sinking at a rate of 10 a day.
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Note: -- written by Wilbur Bush, Gallatin
| Published Jan 26, 2010 - 05:38 PM | |
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After being dormant for over half a year, Courter Theater in Gallatin initiated a new series of live performances in February of 1984. A country music group, "Blaze of Glory," performed admission free -- but a free will offering was requested to help diminish debt and encourage future use of the theater.
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| Published Jan 23, 2010 - 07:48 AM | |
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A pre-Civil War gristmill featuring what appears to be a walnut water turbine wheel has been uncoverd almost by accident during new bridge construction on the Grand River west of Jameson, MO.
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Note: -- written by Darryl Wilkinson, Gallatin North Missourian
| Published Jan 16, 2010 - 11:31 AM | |
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