Veterans Remembered

Submitted by Wanda Kells Calderon

Memorial Day brings thoughts of the many brave men who gave their lives fighting for our country.  I never knew Lyle Shelton was recognized for gallantry during the time he served in Korea.  Private Shelton, son of Emmit and Ethel Shelton, attended Russell High School prior to entering the Army.  He died November 27, 1950 in Korea.  

Private First Class Lyle R. Shelton was awarded the Silver Star Medal for "Gallantry in action against an armed enemy on November 26, 1950 in the vicinity of Kujang-Dong, Korea" while a member of Company "G" 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division.  The citation accompanying the medal stated that Company "G" had launched an assault against an enemy-held hill and had succeeded in reaching a position 30 feet from the crest.

At this point, the enemy subjected the assault elements with intense weapons and grenade fire.  With complete disregard for his personal safety, Private Shelton, a rifleman voluntarily advanced to a position from where he could engage the well-entrenched with rifle fire.  While moving forward he was seriously wounded but nevertheless continued his fearless advance.  From a vulnerable position, he laid such a devastating base of fire on the hostile entrenchments that the enemy was pinned down, thereby enabling his squad to flank and destroy the enemy.

Only when the enemy had been annihilated did he allow himself to be evacuated.

"The gallantry and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Private Shelton reflects great credit to himself and the Armed Forces of the United States."

Recognition to Community Members

The Russell Community thanks Glenn and Justine Abrahamson for their many years of community service and wish them well in their new home in Corydon.  They will be missed in the community.

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Russell has many citizens who step up to the plate to volunteer and make Russell a better place to live.  In this case, we recognize those volunteers who work to make the Russell signs, both on the north and south entrances to our city, pleasant to the eyes and give notice we are a caring community.  Thanks for your time and green thumbs.

Second Amendment Store

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Who is this mean looking, heat packing group of Billy the kid wannabes?  An ambassador call was held at The Second Amendment Store at 114 South Highland St. in Russell Friday afternoon (May 20).  The store recently joined the Chariton Chamber of Commerce and Development Corporation.  Pictured kneeling in front from left is the store's co-owner Nita Spaur, Chariton Chamber Executive Director, Shantel Dow, and Chariton ambassador Mary Stierwalt.  Pictured in back from left:  Chariton ambassador John Hamilton, Second Amendment Store co-owner, Dan Spaur and Jessica Rominger, who is Dan and Nita's niece (Bill Howes Photo).

Last Chance Convenience Store

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An ambassador call was held at the Last Chance Convenience Store at 114 S. Prairie St. in Russell this past Friday afternoon (May 20).  Last Chance recently joined the Chariton Chamber and Development Corporation. Sitting on the saddle second from the left is employee Sam Rouseh.  Doing the ribbon cutting is the manager, Dixie Roush.  standing at the far right in front is employee Penny Shaw.  (Bill Howes Photo).

Years and Years Ago

20 years ago - May 5, 1991 - Jeremy Blue, son of Danny and Wendy Blue of Russell, was selected by the Russell Legion Post 308 to attend Boys State at Camp Dodge.

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40 years ago - May 5, 1971 - For the first time in  79 years, adults in Russell could legally walk the streets after 11pm.  Russell's old curfew "blue law" was thrown out the window and replaced with another curfew ordinance.  The "blue law" curfew ordinance had been passed by the city council in 1892.

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30 years ago - May 19, 1980 - Members of the Russell Lions Club welcomed the Russell laundromat.  The business was owned by Wayne Riggs.

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50 years ago - May 19, 1961 - Russell was graduating 21 seniors.

Sorority Celebrates 80th Anniversary

Beta Sigma Phi sorority sisters celebrated the 80th anniversary of its founding.  Seventy Lucas County sorority sisters attended Beta Sigma Phi Founder's Day celebration at the Russell Community Center.

Skits were enjoyed announcing sorority Girl of the Year honors.  Also the newly elected Lucas County Beta Sigma Phi Area Council officers were installed into their office.

Stork News

Mikah Joy Davies was born April 28, 2011.  Her parents are Aron and Deanna Joy Davies, of Odenton, Md.  She weighed seven pounds one ounce and was 19 inches long.  Great grandparents are Bob and Alice joy Wilhite of Russell.

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Amelia Kathryn Alexander was born April 17, 2011 to Nathan and Heidi Alexander.  She weighed four pounds 13 ounces and was 18 inches long.  Grandparents are Mark and Roma Snook of Chariton and David and Kelley Alexander of Russell.

Grand Re-Opening of Casey''s

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An ambassador call was held for the grand re-opening of Casey's on Court Avenue in Chariton Friday, April 29.  Pictured doing the ribbon cutting in front is Casey's on Court is Manager, Debbie Brown, and standing to the left of her is employee Shelly Schilling.  Also pictured at the second from left in front in the white shirt is Area Supervisor, Kelly Brown.  Also pictured in no particular order are employees Jessica Miner, Jennifer Paige, Allison Kelley, Cindy McCracken, Jennifer Brown, Bridget Blubaugh, Malena Pulse, Christine Escher, Katelin Briggs and Darlene McCloney.  Pictured in back dressed as the sub queen is Angela Keller.  (Bill Howes photo).

Stork News

Dan and Lindsay Moore, announce the birth of a son, Nolan Patrick Moore, born March 17 in Dayton, Ohio.  Great-Grandmother is Jackie Andrews of Russell.