In November 1962, two longtime employees of the Monett Post Office received certificates of commendation following their retirement. Luther Planchon, center left, retired as a carrier after 27 ½ years. Fred Wilkinson retired after 25 years as fireman-laborer. Postmaster John W. Hunt, right, presented the commendations. Jay Q. Spahr, Wilkinson’s successor, is at left. File photo/The Monett Times
EIGHTY YEARS AGO Nov. 20-26, 1942 • On Nov. 21, every grocery store in Monett’s downtown business district ran out of coffee. All coffee sales…
