Friends of Music trivia night Jan. 17

Eldon Friends of Music will host its annual trivia night at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at Eldon Middle School. Doors open at 6 p.m. Each team must provide a box to store their cell phones in …

Newspaper prices increase this week

Effective this week, The Advertiser is $1.50 per copy at the newsstand. This is the first increase since 2014, when it increased from 75 cents to $1. Subscription rates have also increased …
Obituaries
Veta Lee Humphrey,  94
Veta Lee Humphrey,   94, of Iberia, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.   She was born June 14, 1930, a daughter of the late Alvie and Pearl (Plemmons) Shelton.   On June 23, 1947, she was …
Maxine Ellen (Bay) Davis, 88
Maxine Ellen (Bay) Davis, 88, of Boonville, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at Riverdell Care Center in Boonville,.   She was born Feb. 13, 1936, in Pawnee, Okla., a daughter of the late Cecil and …
Roger Kliethermes, 65
Roger Kliethermes, 65, of St. Elizabeth, died peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.   He was born Jan. 25, 1959, in Tuscumbia, a son of the late Herbert …
Debora A. Sides, 65
Debora A. Sides, 65, of Eldon, Missouri passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at her residence in Eldon, Missouri.   She was born July 11, 1959 in Osage Beach, Missouri the daughter of the late …
Larry Cramberg, 65
Larry Cramberg, 65, of Lake Ozark, died Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at Osage Beach Nursing Home and Rehab. He was born Oct. 29, 1959, in Tulsa, Okla., a son of Ardon Ray Cramberg and Shirley (Frame) …
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Bowling to stop human trafficking Jan. 19

It’s an afternoon of bowling to stop human trafficking Sunday, Jan. 19. Eldon Lanes will host the event from 2 to 6 p.m. with an 80s event theme. The event will include a 50-50 …

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Sports
Iberia’s Jaylyn Piggott (20) and Alexa Rowden were both chosen to the Linn tournament All-Tournament Team, as voted upon by the coaches in the tournament.
Lady Rangers fourth in Linn Tournament
Iberia’s Lady Rangers took on some of the better teams in the area, competing in the Linn Holiday Classic. The Lady Rangers went 1-2 over the week, finishing in fourth place against as …
Eugene’s Isaac Busch was selected to the Great Eight Basketball tournament All-tournament Team. Busch also won the boys’ three-point contest, held during the skills competition at the tournament.
Eagles show mettle in Great Eight
The Eugene basketball Eagles proved their mettle as they battled against much larger schools from across the country in the Great Eight Basketball Tournament Dec. 27-29 in Jefferson City. …
Iberia's Tanner Patterson takes the ball to the basket during the Rangers' 68-49 win over Northwest Hughesville Thursday, Dec. 19, in the consolation round of the Otterville Tournament.
Rangers take consolation at Otterville
Iberia's basketball Rangers bounced back form an opening round loss and won the next two games to claim the consolation trophy at the Otterville Holiday Classic last week. In opening round …
History
Ordinance signed by A. P. Nixdorf on January 11, 1865.
Image courtesy of Missouri History Museum
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
The Path of Friendship: Anton Nixdorf and William Sedgwick. On January 11, 1865, slavery was abolished in Missouri. Two years earlier the Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves in states …
Two of Iberia Academy’s earliest football players - John Judy and Phillip Judy, proudly posed in their uniforms, most likely in 1904 or a bit earlier. Phillip graduated from the Academy in 1905 and John followed him two years later. (Photo courtesy of Jim Eads)
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
Football from Iberia to Knox College to Mizzou Iberia’s First Football Game   One of the first organized football games ever played in Iberia (and perhaps in Miller County) …
Charles M. Abbett
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
Judge Charles Monroe Abbett, judge of the probate court and ex-officio magistrate of Miller County, died Monday at Still-Hildroth Hospital in Macon where he had been a patient 10 days. Judge …
Card from the Miller County Museum Collection
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
Letters to Santa over a hundred years ago Letters published in the Eldon Advertiser, Dec. 23, 1920 Dear old Santa: I will drop you a few lines this time as I would love to have a …
Dr. Preston Thompson
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
Dr. Preston Thompson of Brumley volunteered at the American Hospital in France in 1916, before America entered the war, then was drafted when he returned home. He was the son of Eleven and Alice …
Opinion
GINNY’S GLIMPSES
The violence over the New Year holiday, which included the deaths of innocent people, was horrible. But I suspect it is going to become more commonplace. Violence is becoming an acceptable response …
BLAINE’S BULLETIN
A Final Farewell The decision to retire comes with a profound sense of clarity. Like a wave, a flood of memories, pride, and gratitude take me back to where it all began. St. Elizabeth, the …
GINNY’S GLIMPSES
Well, if you are KC Chiefs fan living in a rural or remote area with lousy cellphone and archaic internet service, you could not watch them play the Steelers Christmas Day. Lots of Netflix customers, …
BERNSKOETTER’S REPORT
Helping our Sheriffs’ Retirement This week I would like to talk to you about Senate Bill 188, another one of the bills I have pre-filed for this coming legislative session. This bill is …
BLAINE’S BULLETIN
Merry Christmas Christmas is my favorite time of year. Twinkling lights brighten our homes, the laughter of children eagerly awaiting Santa fills the air, and the comforting aroma of fresh-baked …
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ELDON SENIOR CENTER MENU

Wednesday,   Jan. 1 –   Closed, Happy New Year. Thursday,   Jan. 2 –   Pizza (meat & veggie), veggie tray, lettuce salad,   fruit, milk 2%. Friday, …

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