This image captured the blessing of the cornerstone at St. Vincent’s Hospital on April 21, 1954 during dedication ceremonies for the new building. Bishop E.V. O’Hara of Kansas City at center used a trowel to place mortar on the top of the sealed copper box containing diaries of hospital workers since 1944, a list of Sisters, physicians, Auxiliary, lay advisory board members and donors, along with a Bible, crucifixes and medals. At left is Father Walter McGrane of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Monett. Monett Times photo
April 21-27, 1944 • Optician Dr. William Wright, 82, died on April 21. He opened his practice in Monett in 1916 at the Monett State…
