In the history of The Monett Times, it is likely no headline was ever more dramatic (or bigger) than the one that ran on Nov. 5, 1952, announcing Dwight Eisenhower had won the U.S. presidency. Eisenhower had a 61 percent lead in Barry County and 65 percent in Lawrence County. He carried Monett 1,871 (59 percent) to 1,274. File photo/The Monett Times
Oct. 30-Nov. 5, 1942 • Monett bowed the Big 8 Conference championship to Neosho on Oct. 30, falling in a fast game 21-12. Monett fought…
