As November ended in 1962, so did preparations for the Veterans’ Gift Shop campaign by local American Legion Auxiliaries. Pictured as some of the gifts for veterans, their wives and children, sent to the VA Hospital in Poplar Bluff on Nov. 30. Assisting in the collection were, seated from left, Mrs. Mal Wagstaff, president, and Minnie Balden, rehabilitation chairman. Standing were Mrs. Eula Allcock, Mrs. Russell Hagar, Mrs. George Balden and Hazel Lawson. File photo/The Monett Times
Nov. 27-Dec. 3, 1942 • On Dec. 1, a drive to collect discarded toys for distribution to underprivileged children would be launched by a triple…
