[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 40 (Friday, April 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E519-E520]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO THE CITY OF STOVER, MISSOURI

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 11, 2002

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take this means to congratulate and 
pay tribute to the city of Stover, Missouri, which will celebrate its 
100th Birthday on November 13, 2003.
  Stover, Missouri, was incorporated on November 13, 1903, as 
Newstover, after being settled by pioneer citizens, including those of 
the Lutheran, Methodist and Baptist faiths. These settlers came to the 
area, now known as Stover, because of the establishment of a railroad.
  After Stover was established, numerous businesses were started and 
many have thrived. Fajen Lumber Company was established in 1905, 
Farmers Bank in the same

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year, the Morgan County Press began in 1911 and the Stover Milling 
Company started in 1917. All of these business are still in operation 
and many are being run by the same family that founded them. Today 
there are 63 businesses licensed in the city of Stover.
  The city government and citizens are planning various activities to 
commemorate this milestone. The Centennial Fair will be held June 19-
21, 2003, the city is publishing a commemorative centennial book to 
highlight the city's history, and on November 13, 2003, the United 
States Postal Service will celebrate with a special cancellation at the 
Stover Post Office.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish to extend my congratulations to the citizens of 
Stover, Missouri, for this outstanding accomplishment. I know all 
Members of Congress will join me in paying tribute to a great American 
city.

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