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Conrad is Rossville Christian Church’s Associate Minister

The Rossville Christian Church recently called Jeffrey Conrad to the position of associate minister. Conrad’s main area of ministry will be among the community’s young people. He will,…

This beautiful triplex at 530 Orange in Rossville, has just been completed by Bill and Ruth Larson. This rental unit, to be known as the Tri-Orange Apartments, shows the continued growth of housing in the Rossville area. Larson said the two bedroom…

With the approaching good weather, construction has started on Rossville's new housing addition northeast of town. Already there are two basements poured and construction will start soon. Work is also being done on the sewers and streets.

The new country home of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Lutz, Rossville, has just been completed. The Lutz home stands on top of a hill one mile north of Rossville on the Rossville-Delia road. The home and newly constructed pond are located on six well-groomed…

The Dave Shibler residence near Delia was destroyed last week by fire. Firefighters were unable to control the flames, resulting in a total loss. the family was unable to salvage any belongings from the fire and information on a special fund for the…

A fire that began about 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning destroyed a wooden frame elevator at Rossville. The Berry Grain Elevator, located just east of the Hesse Lumber Company, was empty of grain but was a total loss. The fire which began at the top of the…

[Caption: Emil Kovar escaped serious injury after Union Pacific train hit his car last week. The car sustained major damage. Photo by Lisa Rosenow]

Kovar Suffers Rib Injury in Car-Train Mishap
Emil Kovar, 82, Rossville, escaped serious injury…

The wrecking crew is dismantling the old highway bridge at the west edge of Rossville. The historic structure has been blocked off from use for some time. --Photo by Letitia Hubbard

Crossarm down in Rossville
The railroad crossing pole and crossarm at US 24 Hwy at Main Street in Rossville was not damaged as an act of vandalism as might first be suspected. A train was pulling a flat car loaded with army tanks when apparently one…

Early Morning Accident Near Rossville Results in Injuries
Robert Kerwin, 18, St. Marys, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Kerwin, was admitted to St. Francis Hospital early Wednesday morning following a three-vehicle smashup near Rossville. His left arm…