The Corning Lady Bobcats played host to Gosnell on Tuesday, March 29. Gosnell took the lead in the first inning with an error that scored a run. A single by Addison George in the 3 inning was a bright spot for Corning. Ava Goodman took the loss for the Lady Cats. She allowed 4 hits and 5 runs while striking out one batter. George, Katie Zimmer and Kenlie Watson each managed one hit.
Joe Steinberg recently celebrated his 80 birthday with family and friends. His party theme included the Clay County Courier and the city of Corning. Steinberg is a former Corning resident whose family has deep roots in town. Joe’s father’s family settled in Corning in 1892. His mom’s family, Graber, came in the early 1900’s. Many familiar with Corning history will recall both families were retail merchants - the stores were Graber’s and Steinbergs. His dad, Nathan Steinberg later opened The Bargain Center and he also had a pearl button factory.
Maurice Robinson of Benton, Arkansas, formerly of Success, competed in the 10th annual Prairie Spirit Trail 100 Mile on March 26. During the race runners do an out-and-back, beginning in Ottawa, Kansas and traveling south to Iola (100 milers), Garnett (50 milers), or Richmond (50K), then, back north to the finish on a crushed limestone trail, with asphalt paths through each town.
Baseball is back! Yes, Yes, Yes. Wait maybe fans should slow down and reconsider the reason for that statement.
Dennis Calhoun, 74, of Dix, IL formerly of McDougal, passed away March 29, 2022 at home in Dix. Mr.
Donald Colter, 76, of Neelyville, MO passed away March 28, 2022 at home. Mr.
Judy Annette Miller, 75, of Corning passed away March 26, 2022 at Flo and Phil Hospice in Jonesboro. Mrs.
Bernice Bowers, 95, died on March 24, 2022, at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould. She was born in Cosmopolis, WA on April 9, 1926, to George Benedict and Virginia Martinez. Her early years were spent in the Grays Harbor area of Washington State in the care of stepmother Catherine Ada Monson whom she called Mom. As a teenager, Bernice moved to the San Francisco Bay area where she graduated from Fremont High School in Oakland and reconnected with sister Phyllis Jacklich. It was during this time that she met future husband Walter Franklin Bowers who was stationed with the U.S. Naval Hospital Corps. They were married in Oakland on May 23, 1947. After Walter’s honorable discharge, the couple moved to Clay County, Arkansas to work with the farming family. Bernice would tell stories about the difficult transition from the West Coast to rural Arkansas, but in time became a true Southerner, embracing the values of strong family and hard physical work. Many knew her as the “greenhouse lady” but most affectionately called her Granny, the name given to her by grandsons with a little help from her husband and brothers-in-law. One could usually find her working in the greenhouses, but she also enjoyed crafts such as crocheting and sewing. In retirement, she always had a murder mystery book in hand. Bernice was a longtime member of the McDougal Church of Christ.
Delores “Dorlis” (Brickley) Steelman, 71, of Maynard passed away March 22, 2022 at Randolph Home in Pocahontas. Mrs.
CHS FFA Activities; The Corning High School has an active and thriving FFA program under the leadership of Ag teacher, Sarah Green. This year the group has participated in many activities.