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Feb. 12, 1951

• Police are searching for an unknown suspect who attacked and robbed an 83-year-old manufacturing facility supervisor.

The sufferer, W.A. Chambers of the Poplar Bluff Handle Works, is recovering from a extreme concussion, shock and blood loss. He was discovered on the ground of his workplace by a coworker round 10 a.m. and rushed to Lucy Lee Hospital.

Chambers’ reminiscence of occasions is hazy, however he recalled a person inquiring at his workplace about employment. The final thing Chambers remembers is popping to stroll again to his desk, then waking up on the ground with somebody going by way of his pockets. The suspect escaped together with his billfold and $5.

Police imagine Chambers was struck within the head with a bit of firewood from the close by furnace.

There have been no witnesses to the crime, although one worker observed a stranger close to the mill yard beforehand, and Chamber’s damage and colorblindness prevented him from offering a transparent description of the suspect. He believes the person was light-haired, slender, and 20-30 years outdated, and should have given his surname as “Masterson” or one thing comparable.

50 years in the past

Feb. 12, 1976

• The Poplar Bluff Area Vocational Technical School is inviting residents to see its latest toys throughout an open home tonight and pattern the newest course choices.

New tools is added yearly, as the college’s finances permits, to maintain the programs at or forward of common store requirements. The newest machines embody an offset press within the Graphic Arts Department, an eight-foot sheet metallic brake within the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Department (used to type metallic into ductwork), and wheel alignment tools within the Auto Mechanics store.

Other occupations featured embody welding, constructing trades, well being occupations, and licensed sensible nursing. The college is positioned on Highway 67 and serves college students in junior excessive and highschool.