The Bridges of Barton County: Part 2

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1882 abutments are still visible on the Dille property.


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All photos courtesy of Kristy Robertson
Truman Day proves to be huge success
Photo courtesy of Kristy Robertson The Truman’s Got Talent Show was held during Truman Day on Saturday, May 4, 2:30 p.m. A variety of individuals participated in the show, with Laniyah Branson taking first place.
Truman’s Got Talent Show features variety of acts
Photos courtesy of Kristy Robertson A wide variety of unique contests were held during Truman Day on Saturday, May 4, as a large crowd was on hand for the day’s festivities. Winning the Bubble Gum Blowing Contest in the first photograph is Jessi Brandell, as she shows off her bubble; second photo is Jenni Marti, who won the Husband Calling Contest and the third photograph is Jessi Brandell, far right, winner of the Nail Driving Contest.
Unique contest winners from Truman Day
Photos courtesy of Kristy Robertson The Truman Day Dog Show was held Saturday, May 4, with categories of 10 pounds or less, 11-30 pounds and 30 plus pounds. Several dogs competed for the top prize. The first place winner in the 10 pound or less category was (first picture) Goldie, owned by Ayla Van DaGriff, Oronogo; (second picture) Buddy, owned by Hailee Haggard of Lamar, took first place in the 11-30 pound category and (third picture) Marley, owned by Hunter Thomason, Lamar, took first place in the 30 plus pound category.
Truman Dog Show winners
Photo courtesy of Kristy Robertson Winners in the two year old Little Miss Americana contest were, left to right, Courtney Morgan, daughter of Bradley and Erica Morgan, Lamar, first place; Magnolia McDonald, daughter of Madison Miller, Mindenmines, second place and Gabriella Mendez, daughter of Shari and Gabriel Mendez, Lamar, tying for third place along with Isabella Brisbin, daughter of Brittney Brisbin, Lamar.
Truman Day Little Miss/Mr. Americana winners
Photo courtesy of Kristy Robertson Courtney Morgan, daughter of Bradley and Erica Morgan, Lamar, was named the Grand Champion of the Truman Day Baby/Little Miss/Little Mr. Americana contest held Saturday, May 4, at the Truman Birthplace grounds.
Morgan named Truman Day Grand Champion
Photo courtesy of Kristy Robertson Winners in the girls 0-6 month category were, left to right, Drayklyn Ricker, daughter of Madison Stewart, Nevada, Mo., third place; Cori Griffitt, daughter of Aspen Caruthers, Lamar, first place and Amara Luteka, daughter of Saul and Shelby Luteka, Lamar, second place.
Truman Day Baby Show winners
East Primary Tigers for the month of April are, back row, left to right, Oakleigh Wilson, Noah Newell, Jenna Wolfe, Jagger Chairez, Rori Jamison and Serenity McFarland; third row, left to right, Leonel Cuevas-Bautista, Preston Reeser, Lucas Alford, Maverick Powell, Kias Scraper and Roxis Lopez; second row, left to right, Alex Foster, Kalvary Lucas, Paige Guiheen, Willow Deckard, Hunter Snyder, Delilah Baird and Weston Jones and front row, left to right, Daylan Hagy, Oliver Delano, Mia Castro.
April East Primary Tigers of the Month
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