McVeigh descendant retraces ancestors’ steps in Hannibal
Photo contributed by Jack Ramirez of Kansas City, Mo., descendant of Hiram McVeigh and Hiram M. McVeigh. Hiram McVeigh moved from his...
1946: Two printers are honored by Typographical Union No. 88
At right: A linotype machine looks similar to a typewriter (linotypefilm.com). Palmyra Spectator, Palmyra, Mo. Nov. 27 1946,...
1949, Ed O'Neill: A two-finger typer
Long-time Hannibal Courier-Post sports editor Ed O'Neill is photographed by co-worker Otis Howell in 1949 at the newspaper office, which...
Meeting a cute girl on the corner
When Joe Farrell of Hannibal, Mo., was a young firefighter working at Station One on South Fourth Street - working shifts of 24 hours on...
Rail, mail, fire & newspaper memories
​ Joe and Betty Farrell have been married for 73 years. Their memories of the way things were are vivid and telling. MARY LOU MONTGOMERY...
1933: J.B. Jeffries dies at Hannibal, was noted publisher
Prominent Editor had been GOP leader and civil worker Jefferson City Post-Tribune Dec. 4, 1933 Stricken at dinner, he failed to rally...
Who is this mystery man? Otis Howell, Eddie Hodges? Someone else?
To me, it looks like Otis Howell. Am I right? This photo is from Steve Chou's vast collection. Three of my high school classmates - and...
Hannibal Journalist John B. Powell paid a high price for outspoken views against communism
​ MARY LOU MONTGOMERY A man of unparalleled conviction, John B. Powell rests eternally in Hannibal’s Riverside Cemetery, his once...
Former HC-P staff has fond memories of award-winner photographer Otis Howell
Steve Holland of Iowa City, Iowa, who served as the Hannibal Courier-Post sports editor during 1974 and 1975, has fond memories of...
Former Courier-Post sports editor counts "Talkin'Dan Gable" as part of his portfolio
​ Steve Holland of Iowa City, Iowa, started his career as a sports writer for the Hannibal Courier-Post during the early 1970s. Eight...