Holman-Howe Funeral Home and Lebanon Now present The Home: History of the American Hearse.
This episode follows the evolution of the hearse, from hand-drawn carts to electric models to top-of-the-line funeral cars built by coachbuilders. It features a detailed look at a 1956 Eureka Cadillac, the first hearse purchased by the Howe family. The car was restored, rediscovered, and put back into service. It is not a museum piece, but a working part of the funeral home.
With historical context, mechanical insight, and personal family connection, this film captures how one vehicle carries more than just tradition.
Stay tuned for Part Three as the story of Dorsey Howe continues.
WEATHER
6 am: Mostly Cloudy, 59 °F
9 am: Mostly Cloudy, 64 °F
12 pm: Cloudy, 72 °F
3 pm: Mostly Cloudy, 74 °F
6 pm: Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F
9 pm: Partly Cloudy, 63 °F
12 am: Partly Cloudy, 58 °F
3 am: Mostly Clear, 55 °F
Sunrise: 6:35 AM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Pollen Count: Tree: None • Grass: Low • Ragweed: Moderate
UV Index (Peak): 9 (Very High) around 1–2 PM
Source: NWS Hourly (Lebanon), Timeanddate (Sunrise/Sunset), Weather.com (Pollen), NOAA-sourced UV (CurrentUVIndex)
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EVENTS
Total events today through Sunday: 17
August 25 – Monday
Lebanon Optimist Club – Now Event
From 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM
325 Harwood Ave Lebanon
Adult Book Club: History for the Books
From 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
915 S Jefferson Ave Lebanon
August 26 – Tuesday
Ozarks Barter Market
From 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM
2901 National Ave Lebanon
August 27 – Wednesday
Lebanon Farmers Market
From 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM
210 S Jefferson Ave Lebanon
Evenings at The Farm
At 02:00 PM
18125 Jaybird Ln Lebanon
Rock the Boat – Open Jam Night
From 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
214 W Commercial St Lebanon
August 28 – Thursday
Hillbilly BINGO at The Elks Lodge
From 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
24200 U.S. Rte 66 Lebanon
August 29 – Friday
Fall Lebanon Community Garage Sale & Marketplace
From 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
500 E Elm St Lebanon
Weekly Races at Lebanon Midway Speedway – Prelude to the Ragland Memorial
From 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
22301 State Hwy B Lebanon
Covell – Sip & Frost
From 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM
227 E Commercial St Lebanon
Return To Your Favorite You by Broghan Gilligan
From 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
114 W Commercial St Lebanon
August 30 – Saturday
Lebanon Farmers Market
From 08:00 AM to 01:00 PM
210 S Jefferson Ave Lebanon
Fall Lebanon Community Garage Sale & Marketplace
From 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
500 E Elm St Lebanon
Field & Cup Saturday Mornings at the Farm
From 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
18125 Jaybird Ln Lebanon
Motorcycle and Car Show
From 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM
679 E Elm St Lebanon
I-44 Speedway Weekly Racing – Water Balloon Fight
From 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
24069 U.S. Rte 66 Lebanon
Boat Town Brewing Presents: Lyle Strickland
From 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
214 W Commercial St Lebanon
HUGHES SENIOR CENTER
At the Hughes Senior Center (August 25):
- Quilting – 9 AM
- Samba – 9 AM
- Walking Club – 10 AM
- Badminton – 12 PM
Lunch Menu:
- Polish Sausage (Bun)
- Sauerkraut
- Roasted Broccoli
- Fruit
At the Hughes Senior Center (August 26):
- Mah Jong – 9 AM
- Bingo – 12 PM
Lunch Menu:
- Pulled Pork (Bun)
- Potato Salad
- Baked Beans
- Fruit
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