On Dec. 24, 1953, the 23rd annual Kid’s Christmas Eve party was held at the Gillioz Theatre, sponsored by M.E. Gillioz and the Commonwealth Theatre company. Kids were dismissed from school during the noon hour to see a film and cartoon comedies, then receive treats. Gillioz, seated at center, and Jack Kempton, manager, are pictured with some of the children. Monett Times photo
Dec. 24-30, 1943 • Frank Burk has sold Burk Cleaners to E.H. Buenning and his son, Eldon Buenning, effective Jan. 1. E.H. Buenning comes from…
