Helping Hand

          Members of the Powell Historical Preservation Society went to the New Bethel
School to help with their restoration project. This school was in use from 1915 to 1942, with
two rooms. At the time of closing, it still had all outside facilities.
          One histoic group helping with another. This old rock school house
is another of McDonald County's icons to be preserved.
          

4th Annual Silent Auction

The Powell Historical Preservation Society would like to thank all the businesses and the private
sector which made our silent/live auction a big success. Also, we want to take this opportunity
to thank everyone for their bids and participation, including the bakers for a wonderful display
of baked goods. David Bunch, as always, did an excellent job as our auctioneer this year.
Don't forget to attend our July 4th celebration and the Fall Ham & Bean Feed on September 15
at the Hill & Hollow grounds at Powell, Mo.

2011 Raffle Winner

Our thanks to Mrs. Marilyn Gray of Powell for drawing the winning raffle ticket for the
Philips Flat Screen 32" Television.
The winning ticket was Mr. Brian Zini from Timbo, Ar. Mr. and Mrs. Zini are members
of the Powell Historical Preservation Society.
We are looking forward to our three fundraisers and a new raffle starting for year 2012.
Please check back for the new postings.

Old-Fashioned Ham & Bean Feed

Saturday, September 17, 2011

 

It is finally beginning to feel like this summer will end and the weather is delightful.  What better way to welcome the Fall weather than to spend an evening listening to great music while dining on ham, beans, and cornbread!

 

Join us at Albert E. Brumley & Sons Publishing Co. in Powell, Missouri and share in the following:

• Ham & Beans, Cornbread, Dessert, & Drink - Donations requested.  Food served beginning at 5:30 pm.  
• Free Musical Entertainment by Sarah Dunn begins at 6:00 pm.
• Last chance to buy raffle tickets for our big prize.  The winning ticket will be drawn for a 32" Phillips HDTV during the festivities on the 17th.  
• Door Prizes
• Free Parking

Bring your family and friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and enjoy!

 

Proceeds from this event will go to support the rehab of the Historic Powell Bridge.  If you have any questions please call or email Virginia Hall at 417-435-2394 or vmhall5@yahoo.com. 

  

National Registry

Members of the Powell Historical Preservation Society couldn't be happier. When the new listings for the National Registry came out, the only bridge listed was the one at Powell, McDonald County, Mo. USA. It is such an honor to be on the Registry. The society, with friends, members, and neighbors have hoped for this. This is the first structure in our county to be listed.

Bridge Over Troubled Water

The Powell Bridge is being challenged today after several days of heavy rain. Watch the videos posted here to get the full picture. The area leading up to the bridge is completely impassable and the water is quite dramatic.

4th Annual Silent Auction

Come join in the fun at the 4th Annual Spring Auction for the Historic Powell Bridge, April 16 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.. Bid on some of the great items, buy a delicious baked good, and sign up for the raffle and door prizes. We appreciate, your support of the Grand Ole' Lady of Powell