Years and Years Ago

September 15, 2011 paper

40 Years Ago ----
Robin Elmore was crowned Russell High School Homecoming Queen.  Members of her court were Brenda Clanin, Lucy Curran, Peggy Danner and Pam Christensen.

50 Years Ago ---
Russell's Homecoming Queen was senior Sheryl Ann Edwards.  Her attendants were Sandra Long, Carolyn Dawson, Judy Long and Mary Osenbaugh.

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September 29, 2011

10 Years Ago ---

Jessica Luedtke was crowned Homecoming Queen for the 2001 Chariton Homecoming.

Verda Reynolds, 91, long-time Russell resident and Chariton teacher, was honored as Russell Homecoming parade marshall.  (Sorry about the misprint, this is what the paper had, I just copied it).

20 Years Ago---

Lena Pulse was crowned Russell High School Homecoming Queen.  Her attendants were Gayla DeBok, Tonya Schumann, Denise Porter and Nicole Straube.

30 Years Ago---

Mary Sandy's farm was honored as a Century Farm at ceremonies held at the Iowa State Fair.  The award was presented by Secretary of Agriculture Robert Lounsberry and Dale Nelson of Iowa Farm Bureau.

50 Years Ago---

Mike Miller of the Russell Rangers, was replaced by Craig Trumbo as county president of the 4-H.

Edward Dillman, 22, was notified to report for induction into the Army.

70 Years Ago---

Cecil Stephens, of Russell, was named Lucas County superintendent of schools.  Miss Stephens had taught rural schools in Wayne, Appanoose and Lucas Counties.

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Dr. Loren Hermann

The Russell community sends its well-wishes and prayers for the best of recovery to long-time Russell physician, Dr. Loren Hermann.

Hull Reunion Held Sept. 11, 2011

By Marcia Clanin

The annual Hull reunion was held Sunday, September 11, 2011 at the Russell Community Center with 25 in attendance.  Attending from Russell were Loudene Penney, Judy Dorsey, Mary Nolte, Buddy and June Davis, Tyler, Annie, Chloe and Calvin Kint.  Loudene Penney was the oldest attending; Calvin Kint was the youngest attending; Mary Nolte, closest birthday, Loudene Penney tied with Tyler and Annie Kint for most children attending.

Abbas Family Five Generations

Ron and Sandi Collins Celebrated 50th Anniversary

Russell Community High School Class of 1961

The Russell Community High School Class of 1961 had their 50th class reunion on Saturday, September 17 at the home of Richard Atwell, 607 Ashland Ave., Chariton.

The class attended the Russell Fall Festival and was pulled in Mike Beaty's wagon with his team of horses.  This entry won 3rd place in the parade. 

Friends were invited to join them for the reunion. 

Stork News

Gary and Amy Chipp, of Chariton, announce the birth of a son, Gradyn Roy Chipp, born September 2, 2011 at Lucas County Health Center.  He weighed six pounds, seven ounces and was 19.8 inches long.  He is welcomed home by Alexa Faith and Kamren James.  Grandparents are Robert and Mary Chipp and Denny and Cindy Parker all of Chariton.  Great-grandparents are Jean Chipp of Lucas, Lucille Duckworth of Russell and Bob and Darlene Parker of Chariton.  Great-great-grandmother is Dortha Horton of Humeston.

More State Fair Highlights

Don Johnson from Russell, and his son Chad Johnson took their farm team and competed in the draft horse team farm division at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 16th.  As Don's health issues limit some of his activities, he got to compete in a couple of events that day with Chad also competing in some of the events.  Don always enjoys his draft horse team and likes to compete when possible.

Russell Lucas County Fair Entries

Russell is proud of the many entries the area residents participated in, and won many of them, at the Lucas County Fair this year.  It was also good to be represented by Cameron Neer as he participated in the Lucas County King and Queen contest.  Presley Swan, daughter of Darrell Swan, was the Lucas County Queen. (Picture of Court is below in this blog).

Tomato Plants at Russell Development Apartments

Eula Curtis, Daisy Chapman and Neva Duer (standing)

The Horizons Program in Russell, Iowa purchased and distributed tomato plants to the residents of the Russell Development Apartments back in June of this year.  The residents watered and took care of their plants hoping they would produce tomatoes for them to enjoy all summer.  Driving past the apartments you may have noticed how well they have done.  Some of the plants are as tall as the patio roofs.  Most of the plants produced quite a few tomatoes because the people took very good care of them.  One lady said she got a dozen and a half tomatoes from her one plant.  The wind toppled several of them over, but residents stood them back up and the plants survived and kept on producing tomatoes.  Since everyone enjoyed watching them grow and loved tasting the final product, the Horizon Program will try again in 2012.

Wayside Garden Club September Yard of the Month

The last yard to be chosen this summer for Russell Wayside Garden Club's Yard of the Month is Harold and Chris Wilson's yard.  Their home sits behind the Russell Water Tower on W. Ames St.  They have worked hard all summer long planting flowers, trimming trees, and manicuring their lawn to make their home look beautiful. Congratulations to you both.

We again thank the area residents who are working diligently to clean up their property and present their yards in loving color.  Thank you and keep up the good work.

Amos Reunion

The descendants of Fred and Rosetta (Richmond) Amos held their 26th annual Amos reunion at the Russell Community Center Sunday, Aug. 18 with 117 in attendance.  Family and friends from the Russell/Chariton area were:  Ashley and Austin Gee; Becky and Cody Moore.  The next reunion will be Aug. 26, 2012 at the Russell Community Center.

Thanks to Everyone Who Helped

To the Russell First Responders and all the others who were here to help, including the neighbors, when our Dad tried "popping-a-wheelie" with the big ole wheel horse lawn mower, and came up the loser, with several broken ribs and complications--we say sincerely -- Thank you!  and God Bless.  You are in our daily prayers.  Also, to everyone who sent cards, e-mails, texts, calls and birthday -------Jerry, Terry, Cathy, and Mom Wilhite.

Judy Pierce Celebrated her 70th Birthday

Judy Pierce celebrated her 70th birthday on September 7, 2011.  Join her family in wishing her a happy birthday.  Birthday wishes may be sent to her at 415 E. Grozier, Russell, IA  50238.