Thursday, December 22, 2011

Years and Years Ago

December 6, 2011

Dr. Wendell Force, a Russell native, was now associated with Dr. E.G. Danner, Chariton Optometrist.  Dr. Force is the son of Nora and Guy Force of Russell.
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December 15, 2011

50 years ago -
Russell High School inaugurated its new gymnasium.  Opponents for the opening game were Moravia, both boys and girls teams.  The gym was part of a new $165,000 school improvement program which also included classrooms and other facilities.

December 22, 2011

60 years ago -
Three Lucas County men were inducted into the Marine Corps at Des Moines.  They were James L. May of Russell, Gust H. Sutherland of Lucas and Scotty J. Hall of Lucas

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