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Pictured are the two houses on St. Mary’s Avenue described in today’s story. At right is the house occupied in the 19-teens by William...

Arvil Mefford poses with his family prior to service during World War II. To his right is daughter, Carol. To his left is his wife,...

Brian White, shown with recording equipment, in front of the Marion County Courthouse in Palmyra. Contributed photo MARY LOU MONTGOMERY...

Wayne, left, and his son Gerry Turner are pictured during the 1950s in Hannibal, Mo., while Walter was employed by Zimmerman’s Bakery....

The two-story frame house at 3240 St. Mary’s Ave., is believed to have been first owned by Frederick C. and Elizabeth P. Gannaway Burkey...

The two-story, five-bedroom house at 3300 St. Mary’s avenue is believed to have been constructed by J. William (Billy) Mefford, along...

This photo, taken circa 1916, shows the Holmes Building located on the northeast corner of Sixth and Broadway. About this time, W.C. and...

Aerial Robinson and her son, Noah, are featured on the official poster for her short film, “Birdie.” The 13-minute film will be showcased...

Dr. John Rackliffe lived with his family on the northeast corner of Fourth and Hill Street, Hannibal, at the time of the 1860 census. He...

Joseph H. Pound, a native of Hannibal, Mo., Rice Institute yearbook, 1939. Dr. Pound was a 1913 graduate of Hannibal High School, a...