Monett Mayor L.G. Jones received a Memorial Poppy in his city hall office on May 23 ahead of the Poppy Day drive on the American Legion on May 24, 1952. Jones reportedly gave a generous contribution to start the drive in the right way. Pictured with the mayor, from left, were Girl Scouts Janice Neely and Sue Shepherd, Bill Kenney from the Legion, Jerrie Turner, and Legion Auxiliary Vice President Mrs. Martin Goldsmith. More than 2,500 poppies were distributed, raising more than $400. File photo/The Monett Times
EIGHTY YEARS AGO May 23-29, 1942 • A bumper strawberry crop has proved very challenging, selling for $2.70 to $3 a crate. Pickers are badly…
