HISTORY OF MARCELINE, METROPOLIS OF LINN COUNTY.
The decade from 1880 to 1890 will go down in history as the greatest ten years of railroad construction on the American continent. Jt was during this period of unparalleled industrial progress that the … > More >
Although liquidated ten years ago, the McAllister Creamery & Bottling Works, operating as “Marceline’s First Factory” from 1923 until 1953, played a significant role in the growth and development of Marceline. Any history of Marceline would be incomplete without proper mention of the McAllister firm, as well as the McAllister family itself, for the public … > More >
Troop 99 – Marceline, Missouri
The Boy Scout movement in Marceline began in 1911 with the Rev. J. D. Mendenhall as Scoutmaster of Troop #1, sponsored by the Methodist Church.
Leaders in this movement through the years have been Rev. E. V. Claypool, Rev. Fred J. Smith, Rev. F. E. Edwards, Rev. George P. Sturgis, … > More >
In the oldest record book of the First Christian Church, we find these words: “At a meeting of the members of the Christian Church residing in the city of Marceline, Missouri, held at a vacant house on Santa Fe Avenue on the 3rd Lord’s day in May 1888 for the purpose (sic) of taking … > More >
Charles David Murdock, age 69 of Marceline, died at his home Monday, December 28, 2015. Charles was born in Milan, Missouri on December 7, 1946 son of Champ C. and Marjorie (Edwards) Murdock. He married Diane Jean Claypole June 7, 1969 and she survives him.
Charles was a Veteran of the United States Army and … > More >
John Samuel Hunter, 87, of Lebanon, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015, in Cox Medical Center South, in Springfield, MO.
He was born April 11, 1928 in Marceline, Missouri, to Elmer B. and Myrtle Parker Hunter. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Hilma Jean Smelte Hunter; and a brother, Elmer … > More >
Candy M. Dixon, 40, St. Joseph, passed from this life on Saturday, March 28, 2015, in her home.
She was born August 19, 1974, in Brookfield, Mo. Candy was a graduate of Brookfield High School.
Candy was a beloved team member at Menards. She was past treasurer and a devoted volunteer with the Boy Scouts … > More >
