

2006: An easy way to please a crowd: Ziplock Omelets, Arsene Burton
Egg photo by Mike McDade, Mary Lou Montgomery's cousin-in-law Hannibal Courier-Post, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006 Author: Mary Lou Montgomery...


2006: Miss Mary : In her own words - Centenarian candidly looks at where she's been; offers sage
This picture was taken in August 2008, on Miss Mary Carter's 105th birthday. That's me, Mary Lou Montgomery, at left. As a journalist,...
In January 2003, NAACP introduced the concept of a memorial to black businesses
Hannibal Courier-Post (MO) - Saturday, January 17, 2004 Author: MARY LOU MONTGOMERY, Of the Courier-Post A near capacity crowd was on...
1985: Training School for Nurses - Dora Betts served in the Army Nurse Corps
Hannibal Courier-Post (MO) - Saturday, October 4, 2003 Editor's note: In 1985, Mary Lou Montgomery interviewed Dora Painter Betts about...
2003: Scientists study Spanish flu of 1918 and wonder: Could it happen again?
Hannibal Courier-Post (MO) - Saturday, October 4, 2003 Author: MARY LOU MONTGOMERY, Of the Courier-Post Eighteen-year-old Jessie Lee...
1981: Elizabeth Barkley remained proud of nursing profession
Hannibal Courier-Post (MO) - Saturday, October 4, 2003 Author: From the Courier-Post files, May 23, 1981 Editor's note: Mary Lou...


2001: A good friend gone; replaced by a huge void
Hannibal Courier-Post (MO) - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 Author: MARY LOU MONTGOMERY, Courier-Post Editor My long, long time friend,...
2001: A yellow flash, a loud boom, and the firstbridge span is down
Hannibal Courier-Post (MO) - Monday, January 8, 2001 Author: MARY LOU MONTGOMERY, Courier-Post Editor Hundreds of people lined Hannibal's...
2000: Old bridge casts a memorable reflection upon Hannibal
Hannibal Courier-Post (MO) - Saturday, September 16, 2000 Author: MARY LOU MONTGOMERY, Courier-Post Editor Almost lost in the excitement...


A sun-filled summer on the playground
Hannibal Courier-Post (MO) - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 Author: MARY LOU MONTGOMERY, Courier-Post Associate Editor Summer playground. Hot...