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World War II Veterans: Jim Weinman, Russell Long and Bob Davey share their (one, very long day) Hy Vee sponsored trip to Washington to visit our National Memorials.  "It was a wonderful once in a life time experience".

100 Years Ago
Ackworth-
   
Evangelist conducted revival meetings at the Friends Church.
   Clara Haworth will preach her farewell sermon Sun.

Sandyville-Frank Powell and sister are visiting at Ralph Hodson's

Stony Point-A son was born to W.R. Shutt & wife.

Lester Hutchroft& wife entertained company from Pleasanthill.

Chautaugua was held with William Jennings Bryan and Carrie Nation

50Years Ago
The Merwyn Eubanks are parent to twins, a boy and a girl.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kubic entertained at dinner, Mrs Irene Croat, Tom, Ellen, Joanne, Mrs. Anna Wilgenbush & Phillis Strable.

Don Berry announces his intent to retire as publisher of the newspaper.

Marion Perkins held a close out auction near Springhill Jan. 18, 1960.

10 years ago
George W. Bush visits Indianola square and got a hair cut at Ray's and coffee at the Corner Sundry.

F.B.I. investigates the closure of Hartford-Carlisle Bank.

Al Gore & G.W. Bush  are the winners of the caucus.

Phone area codes are changed, 515 no longer covers the entire county.


Linda Beatty has published the May Newsletter: use this link to to view or download the latest Newsletter
Left to right:  Shelby, Marcus and Julia.
2010 Pioneer School Spelling Bee Winners
On Monday, May 17th the third Pioneer School Spelling Bee was held.  First Place was Marcus Jobes , 2nd Place was Shelby Andersen, 3rd Place was Julia Comer
 Thanks to Bill Larson and Carolyn Fellows for volunteering  to do our Spelling Bee.