In 1953, these were the rural school districts around Monett. Consolidation into the R-1 district went before voters for the first time on March 10, 1953 after a lively campaign and failed, only drawing 40 percent support. Monett voters narrowly supported the proposal while all the rural districts voted against it. While other school districts began consolidating in the 1950s, Monett would not complete the process until the early 1960s. File photo/The Monett Times
The Monett Times EIGHTY YEARS AGO February 26-March 4, 1943 • The Red Cross drive for the North Barry County chapter has raised more than…
