Stories from Friday, April 15, 2016

Glenda Jackson Olson, 69, longtime resident and housewife of San Angelo, entered into immortality on Monday, April 11, 1947 after a lengthly illness. She was born Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1947, in Nevada, Mo. Glenda married Dr. Leonard Olson in October of 1970 in San Angelo. She was of Methodist faith. Glenda enjoyed spending time relaxing, traveling and tending to her flower garden. Glenda's giving nature and welcoming spirit will be missed by all who knew and loved her...

(The following article was in the paper 10 years ago. I am rerunning it on this rainy Monday, April 11. Everyone has been wanting a good rain for several weeks, and it's finally arrived. As in the old country song, "The world needs a washin ... so why doesn't it rain? We are getting our wish. I love spring rains, and I hope this story brings back some nostalgic memories for you.)...

My children and I had gone to the theater to see "Batman vs. Superman" which is a very long movie. Recently remodeled, the theater had installed new seats, which were greatly appreciated! Unfortunately, remodeling left some problems that have always been my pet peeves anyway. First, there are no bright ceiling lights on at any time; so finding a seat, or even finding the steps to climb when going in or coming out of the movie is difficult. I hope they correct this...

Nevada Daily Mail Tuesday evening, the Bronaugh city council witnessed the swearing in of the mayor and council members, each had been re-elected. Council also heard an update on its water project, a water analysis report, discussed an ordinance for building condemnation and, at city hall, ways to safely store documents and provide for utility payment drop-off...

Nevada Daily Mail Fort Scott, Kan., community leaders, were treated to a tour of the city of Nevada on Thursday March 31, showcasing some of Nevada's outstanding businesses and Healthy Nevada programs. The event concluded with a tour of the Nevada 3M Plant...

The Nevada Tigers cruised to a 33-stroke victory over Butler in a non-conference golf match Tuesday at Frank E. Peters Municipal Golf Course. Nevada followed up with a Thursday-evening victory over Pleseant Hill and host Oak Grove at Country Creek Golf Course just north of Harrisonville...

Playing at home Tuesday afternoon, the Nevada Tigers tennis team faltered against the St. Pius X Warriors as they were defeated 7-2 in a West Central Conference match. Nevada is now 4-4 overall and 1-2 in conference-play. Singles matches No. 1 singles: Thomas Givens (Pius) defeated Jordan Sheehy 8-3...

Fielding woes doomed the Nevada Tigers Thursday evening at Lyons Stadium, as they fell 10-3 to the visiting St. Pius X Warriors in a West Central Conference matchup. The loss is Nevada's third in a row, as they fall to 6-5 overall (3-1 WCC). Four of the Tigers eight errors came in the top of the sixth inning, as St. Pius X was able to plate seven runs, going on top 10-0...