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Gann, Lenger speak at Prairie Home United Women in Faith

Kate Porterfield Prairie Home Correspondent The Prairie Home United Women in Faith (formerly United Methodist Women) met on Monday, August 22. Diane Gann was the hostess and Cindy Lenger gave the program: “Glory to God for Women of Faith.” Additional attendees included Amy Odneal, Kathy Oglesbay, Jackie Bruner, Nancy Kixmiller, Cecilia Johnson, Brenda Sells, and Jeanie Lachner.

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Missouri school district reinstates

Associated Press A school district in southwestern Missouri decided to bring back spanking as a form of discipline for students — if their parents agree — despite warnings from many public health experts that the practice is detrimental to students. Classes resumed Tuesday in the Cassville School District district for the first time since the school board in June approved bringing corporal punishment back to the 1,900-student district about 60 miles (100 kilometers) southwest of Springfield.

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