1860s SOUTHERN BALL IS SET AT NEW MADRID

NEW MADRID -- The New Madrid Chamber of Commerce will hold its Grand 1860s Southern Ball from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. June 18 at the A.B. Hunter Sr. Mansion.

Door prizes will be given away throughout the event, which is a major fund-raiser for the chamber. Guests will get a ride in the gold-and-white Cinderella carriage, tour the Greek-colonial style mansion, be served dinner, dance, and get a complimentary color photo of themselves.

Tickets are $50 per person. For information call the chamber at 314-748-5300.