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Genealogical Society hosts program studying Civil War Naval history (Local News ~ 09/26/03)
Eldon Steward, El Dorado Springs, spoke on "The Civil War Navy" at the recent Tri-County Genealogical Society meeting held at the community building in El Dorado Springs. Steward served the United States for four years in the U.S. Navy in the early 1950s, and his time in service and continued interest has led him to conduct extensive research on the Navy, with special emphasis on the Civil War time period. ... -
Tigers topple Carthage, prepare for Neosho duel
(High School Sports ~ 09/26/03)
The Lady Tiger tennis team cleared its final hurdle to the big showdown. Nevada defeated Carthage, 7-2, on Thursday to improve to 4-1 in the Southwest Conference with one conference match remaining. "This win sets up the big match against Neosho on Monday," said Nevada coach Dennis Pendrak. ...
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Season-low score spurs solid Tiger showing
(High School Sports ~ 09/26/03)
Nevada Daily Mail SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Lady Tigers acquitted themselves quite well with a 12th-place finish in the Southwest Missouri State University Golf Relays on Wednesday. The 17-team tournament featured 11 Class 2 (big school) teams in the lineup. ...
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Tigers suffer Cardinal thumping
(High School Sports ~ 09/26/03)
Nevada Daily Mail Webb City pounded the Nevada Tiger softball team, 19-0, at Bushwhacker Field on Thursday. The Tigers were no match for the Southwest Conference-leading Cardinals, who swatted 16hits while holding Nevada to one. "Tonight, we did not make the plays we need to get to that next level," said Nevada coach Chris Garzone. ...
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Eagles fly away with victory
(High School Sports ~ 09/26/03)
Nevada Daily Mail GARDEN CITY, Mo. -- Calvary Christian won two of three to defeat New Covenant on Tuesday. The Eagles (5-4) won game one 25-14, lost the second 22-25, then grabbed the clincher 25-19. Kylie Kitsmiller led the scoring with 16 points and was the assist leader with nine. Toni Scougal led the dig stat with 17. Rachelle Talley enjoyed a stellar all-round game with a team-leading five kills, 12 points and 13 digs...
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NMS, Joplin North seventh-graders split
(High School Sports ~ 09/26/03)
Nevada Daily Mail JOPLIN, Mo. -- Close, competitive matches highlighted the NMS seventh-grade volleyball matches with Joplin North. The Tiger "A" team (4-3) was swept by North in two narrow losses, 25-21 and 25-23, while the "B" team (5-2) won 25-13, then squeaked past North 25-23 to capture the match. Lauren Dockery paced the "A" squad's service game with an 85 percent rate. Brittany Stevenson and Haille Renfro led the "B" teamers at 100 and 85 percent, respectively...
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Stockton spikes Lady Tigers
(High School Sports ~ 09/26/03)
Nevada High School girls volleyball team lost its match to Stockton in two games, by identical 15-25 scores, at Wynn Gymnasium on Thursday. Nevada (3-6-1) hung tough early in both contests, then faded in the stretch. Nevada coach Sharla Wilkerson sees a pattern. ...
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Suit draws attention to debate about genetics and food crops
(Local News ~ 09/26/03)
St. Louis-based seed company Monsanto is under fire once again. Recently U.S. District Judge Rodney Sippel ruled that a lawsuit claiming, among other things, antitrust violations would be allowed to continue. He has yet to rule if this can become a class action lawsuit. ...
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Organization for business students begins new year
(Local News ~ 09/26/03)
On Wednesday a crowd of more than 30 well-wishers and onlookers gathered as the Nevada Regional Technical Center's chapter of the Phi Beta Lambda went through a changing of the guard. The group held a ceremony to install new officers for the upcoming year. ...
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Striped visitor catches local company by surprise
(Local News ~ 09/26/03)
Adams and Associates employees had an unexpected visitor Thursday morning. A skunk had wandered into a trap they set for another animal. The company has been having problems recently because of an animal that had been burrowing under their building, located at 1315 W. ...
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The way it was 9/26
(Column ~ 09/26/03)
100 Years Ago -- September 26, 1903 AROUND TOWN -- The bar docket for the October term of the Circuit Court has been issued. The term opens on Monday, Oct. 5, and is admirably set for 15 days. The docket is made up of practically new cases, the old cases that appeared for several terms having been disposed off and new cases appearing in their places. ...