2012 Iowa State Fair Result - Lucas County

Farm Teams Top Honors

High Point and Reserve               Farm Hitch Obstacle          Log Skidding
2) Mike Beaty                                               1) Mike Beaty                                    2) Mike Beaty

Antique Machinery                      Barnyard Horse Pull         Cultivator
or Vehicle                                                                                     Competition
4) Mike Beaty                                               2) Mike Beaty                                 2) Mike Beaty

Feed Team Race
1) Mike Beaty

Congratulations! , Mike

Friends Reunion

Donald and Fran Force of Peoria Ariz. have been visiting in Lucas County for the past week with relatives, classmates and friends.  On Tuesday, Aug 22, a group met with them at the Panda Buffet for a reunion.

Those attending were:  Kenneth and Margaret Gookin of Story City; Leland Gookin from Fairfield; Louise Byers and daughter, Joyce of Oskaloosa; Chuck and Jo DeBok from Boone and Paul and Clarice Smith of Promise City.

Attending from Russell were:  Paul Force, Jackie Andrews, Hazel Clanin, Loudene Penney, Margaret Phippen, Lowell and Arlene Sims, and Patty Blue.  From Chariton were Wanda Gookin, Lois Fogle and Jeanette Thompon.  Picture taking and sharing memories and laughter were the order of the day.

Farm Bureau County President's Conference

Van Ryswyk and Beaty Attend President's Conference

Lucas County Farm Bureau President, Danielle Van Ryswyk (left) and Vice President Brian Beaty (right), both attended the Farm Bureau County President's Conference held at Honey Creek Resort, Lake Rathbun on August 3-4.  Farm Bureau county presidents and vice presidents from several counties were invited to attend this leadership strengthening conference.  Topics covered included Paths to Financial Security (update on county finances); Path to the Future (county board succession) and Effectively Utilizing Committees to Cover More Ground.

Doris Clanin Celebrated her 90th Birthday

Doris Clanin celebrated her 90th birthday on August 25.  Her family  hosted a card shower in her honor.  Please send cards and special memories to 330 N. Main St.  Apt. #15  Chariton, Iowa 50049.

Chuck and Jo DeBok Celebrated 60th Anniversary

The children of Chuck and Jo DeBok hosted a 60th wedding anniversary celebration on Sept. 1, 2012 at the First Baptist Church, 205 S. Grand St. Chariton, IA.  Chuck and Jo currently reside at 2010 Cedar St. Boone, Iowa 50036.  No gifts, please.

Jeanne Hermann Celebrated her 90th Birthday

There was an open house Saturday, August 25, 2012 for Jeanne at Russell Community Center.  If you did not attend the open house please send greetings to Northridge Asst. Living, 1110 N. 6th  Chariton,  Iowa  50049.

Dixon Reunion

The annual reunion of the descendants of John and Eliza Coe Dixon was held on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2012 at the New Providence Baptist Church in Confidence, Iowa.  Representatives of five of the eight adult children of John and Eliza were present to enjoy the day.
Jackie Andrews and Betty Cross, from Russell (from George Dixon).
Marclla Dixon Beaty had descendants Maxine Beaty Smith, from Russell and Frances Beaty Force of Peoria, Arizona (formerly of Russell).
From Grace Dixon Phippen's line came Marla Force Harding of Centerville and her Dad, Donald Force of Peoria, Arizona.
Vera Dixon Clanin, 105, was again the oldest person attending.  Paul Smith won the oldest man prize and Jackie Andrews had the largest family group.
Next years reunion will be the second Sunday in August 2013, place to be announced.

Lucas County Farm Bureau

From left to right: 
Carl DeJong, Marshal Schlutz and Danielle Van Ryswyk (Servers).

Lucas County Farm Bureau board members Carl DeJong, Marshal Schlutz, Danielle Van Ryswyk, Dan Harrison, Earl Comstock, and Betty Hansen served Lucas County fairgoers watermelon on Wednesday August 1.

Clanin Family Reunion

37 members of The Clanin Family attended their family reunion August 5 at the Russell Community Center with a potluck meal.

Local area attendees were Loudene Penney, Donna Sellers and Hazel Clanin of Russell; Dixie Shounkwiler, Paul Feehan, Connie Fry, Richard and Lesa Fry, Cristi Riley and Reed Walters, Doris Clanin and Vera Clanin all of Chariton.

Many relatives attended from out of the area.

Next year we would like to get as many of the Seller's cousins as possible to join us.

Paul and Marcia Clanin will again be the heads of next year's reunion, which will be held on Sunday August 4, 2013 at the Russell Community Center at 12:30p.m.

Abrahamson's Celebrated 65th Wedding Anniversary

Glenn and Justine Abrahamson celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary on August 24.  Glenn and Justine were united in marriage Sunday, August 24, 1947 in Russell at the home of Rev. Archie Beals.

Their family honored them with a card shower.  You may send congratulatory wishes to 511 East Jackson Apt. 23, Corydon, Iowa  50060.