Stories from Saturday, October 8, 2011

David Merril Tetrick, 82, Tulsa, Okla., died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2011, at Select Specialty Hospital in Tulsa, Okla., following an illness of several weeks. He was born April 24, 1929, in Springfield, Mo., to James Walter Tetrick and Mary Ann McDowell Tetrick...

Lee Gilbert, 79, Springfield, Mo., formerly of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Mo. He was born June 28, 1932, in Quincy, Mo., to Louis Houston Gilbert and Della Rose Frala Gilbert. He married Wanda R. Cross on Nov. 26, 1949, in Kansas City, Mo., and she survives of the home...

Charles and Darlene Grant, Chanute, will celebrate their 69th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 16, 2011, at the Heritage Health Care, 1602 W. 2nd, Chanute. Friends and relatives are welcome. Omission of gifts is requested, cards would be appreciated. Cards may be mailed to 920 S. Evergreen, Chanute KS 66720...

Knowing that he would be drafted, Jake Underwood signed on for duty in the U.S. Army to serve in World War II. Little did he know that he would be taken prisoner by the Germans for five months and endure what most would prefer not to think about. Underwood, now 92, told his story of captivity to a group of about 25 people at Presbyterian Village recently to mark National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Sept. ...

Seeing a loved one come down with Alzheimer's disease is a multi-faceted challenge that must be dealt with creatively and in an enlightened fashion. Nine Patch Quilt & Fabric owner Erica Skouby has had a lot of experience with the dilemma and when she saw a book review about it in the Country Register, she e-mailed the Utah author to send books for sale in her 129 E. Walnut St. store...

Nevada Middle School cheerleaders show their spirit in the homecoming parade Friday. The Tigers beat the Mustangs Friday night.

FORT SCOTT, Kan. -- John Shearer recalled his memories of Gordon Parks and moments in his career during a special appearance Friday at Fort Scott Community College. The noted photographer, publisher and recipient of the 2011 Choice of Weapons Award discussed his career, showed slides of his photos and talked about his relationship with Parks during a presentation that was part of this year's Gordon Parks Celebration of Culture and Diversity...

Katlyn Short, 2010 NHS Football Homecoming Queen, crowns Bailey Harbit as the 2011 NHS Homecoming Queen before Friday's 31-19 win over McDonald County.

Nevada runs past McDonald County on Homecoming

Nevada Daily Mail BOLIVAR -- Olivia Culbertson's three-run home run lifted the Nevada High School softball team to a 4-1 win over Bolivar on Saturday in the District 11 championship game. Christian Novak got the win on the mound for Nevada, now 20-5. Novak allowed one run, five hits and struck out four in the win...

Charles and Darlene Grant, Chanute, will celebrate their 69th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 16, 2011, at the Heritage Health Care, 1602 W. 2nd, Chanute. Friends and relatives are welcome. Omission of gifts is requested, cards would be appreciated. Cards may be mailed to 920 S. Evergreen, Chanute KS 66720...