The Downtown Branson Main Street Association is looking for Reuben Branson.  The city of Branson was named for the man who opened a general store near Forsyth in the 1880s.  The store later became a post office with its official address listed as Branson, Missouri.  As part of the 100^th birthday edition of Plumb Nellie Days in May, organizers are holding a Reuben Branson look-alike contest.  DBMA Events Coordinator Brenda Meadows says Reuben Branson had a beard and now is the time for potential contestants to grow one…

Do You Look Like Reuben Branson? – Sally Kaucher

Two contestants have already entered.  Among the prizes for the winner will be a shave, a haircut, and a Reuben sandwich.  Five finalists will be chosen from photos submitted online.  Just click here.