January 8, 1943
Probably the largest army convoy that has gone through Rock Port since the United States began its feverish war activities passed along highway No. 275 last Friday, escorted by highway patrolmen who stopped traffic at street and highway intersections, giving the convoy right-of-way. A count of the heavy trucks in the long line ran to more than one hundred, without taking into consideration the smaller vehicles and accompanying automobiles that made up the long line of mechanized equipment.
January 4, 1968
Rock Port boys’ basketball team won over Hamburg 62 to 53 Tuesday at Hamburg. Rock Port’s high scorer was Bruce Gallup with 26 points. According to Coach Henningson the team made 66% of their free throws. The Jays had a lead of 30 to 12 over Hamburg at the half and kept up the good work.
December 3, 1992
The All-Conference and District volleyball players have been chosen for the 1992 season. Jill Meyerkorth was chosen All-Conference player and Mandy Runkles and Patti Gubser were Honorable Mention for the 275 Conference. All-District Volleyball players chosen from Rock Port were Jill Meyerkorth and Patti Gubser. Mandy Runkles, Cyndee Herron and Sarah Greiner made 2nd team All-District.
Irene Minter, Rock Port, was recently recognized with a 50 year pin for her work and service in the Order of Eastern Star Rock Port Chamber #440. In addition, she received a certificate of appreciation from the Grand Chapter of Missouri.
Old Time Notes Atchison County Mail
January 2, 2018