Mount Ayr Record-News
Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa

BENTON, by Mary Swank:

Thursday, May 01, 2014:

April 28 - The community wishes to express sympathy to Mary and Junior SWANK, Mike, Malinda and Mitchel SWANK, Shane SWANK, Matt and Katie SWANK and LeaAnn, Karla and Bobby LARSON and Jarred, Jeremy LARSON and Richard SWANK of their mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmothers, Wilma WHITE. All attended visitation Thursday night and the funeral Friday in Greenfield.

Thursday, May 22, 2014:

The Benton Alumni Banquet will be held on Sunday, May 25 at the Waubonsie Center in Benton. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. with a meeting to follow. Lunch is $7.50. For reservation s call Kay HOVE.

Thursday, July 17, 2014:

The community wishes to express sympathy to Wallace and Patty SOBOTKA and other relatives on the death of her brother, Don DOWELL of Waukee. Don passed away on Thursday, July 10, and funeral services were Tuesday, July 15, at Waukee.

Thursday, August 28, 2014:

August 25 - The community wishes to express sympathy to Clint and Courtney BOWEN and family, Beverly RUTHERFORD, Larry and Sharon BOWEN and family, Mickey ROUTH and family and other siblings and relatives on the death of Oscar BOWEN. Funeral services were held Saturday at Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr.

Thursday, September 11, 2014:

September 8 - Modern Mothers club will meet Wednesday evening in the home of Julia STEPHENS. Kay HOVE is in charge of entertainment.

The community would like to express sympathy to Joan STRINGHAM and Malinda SWANK on the loss of their friend Linda KING. Joan and Malinda spent many days last week with Linda KING at the nursing home.

Mary and Junior SWANK attended the wedding and reception for Kevin Stewart and Ashley HARTSOOK on Saturday night.

Thursday, December 25, 2014:

Sunday afternoon Mary GEPNER and Jake and AJ GEPNER went to the Mt. Ayr HealthCare and congratulated Paul and Frances SMITH on their 70th wedding anniversary. They also went to the Ringgold County Hospital open house and enjoyed the tour of the hospital.

Patty SOBOTKA, Mary GEPNER and Jake and AJ GEPNER attended the 90th birthday party for Retha DILLENBURG at the Mt. Ayr Fire House on Sunday afternoon.

Clearview Home

Thursday, April 10, 2014:

Condolences go out to the families of Staci PALMER and Helen Louise FROIT. Staci was always smiling. It was easy to get a hug from her daily. She will be missed by everyone. Louise was a special character. She had stories she could tell and she did with a straight face. She, too, will be missed by everyone. Thoughts and prayers go out to them.

Thursday, June 26, 2014:

June 23 - Condolences go out to Jo LOUDON and her family as she passed away last week. She was a special lady to many. she enjoyed playing solitaire at the dining room table. Jo will be missed by Clearview staff.

Thursday, July 03, 2014:

Thursday evening we said goodbye to a cherished resident, Ms. Ruth BOLTINGHOUSE. She and her loving family will be greatly missed at Clearview.

Thursday, July 24, 2014:

Condolences go out to Anita HAYWORTH and her family. Anita was a resident at Clearview for 39 years. She didn't miss any activities. Anita enjoyed Bingo games and special events. She especially looked forward to her summer trips to Camp Sunnyside. Anita will be missed by all the staff and residents. She was a fixture at Clearview.

Thursday, August 21, 2014:

Karl WURSTER, Loren ELLIOTT and Shorty SWANSON attended the "Spirit of 45 Day" at the American Legion on Thursday. They were honored, along with other Ringgold county WWII veterans, for their service that made our freedom possible.

DIAGONAL:

Thursday, June 12, 2014:

Marriage Licenses: Dillon Jason DRAKE of Diagonal and Bailey Jo CAMERON of Diagonal. Married May 31, 2014. Date marriage filed June 2, 2014.

Thursday, June 19, 2014:

June 16 - Saturday was a busy day at Clearview as two people had birthday parties. Don STRANGE turned 102 with family present for a gathering. Several were out to see him. Also celebrating his birthday was Shorty SWANSON. Many family and friends and the residents were out to enjoy cake and ice cream. Shorty was also honored with a Veteran's pinning by Clearview staff and Hospice team.

Visitors were: with Don STRANGE - Shirley ERICKSON, Eldon and Kay STRANGE, Sandy, Addisyn and Alexa SCHUEVER, Bernard and Carolyn STRANGE, Mark and Brenda ERICKSON with Alexi and Myles; with Shorty SWANSON - Louise and Cheryl SWANSON, Scott, Jane, Cody, Mallory SWANSON, Eric and Kathy LONG and Erick, Jake and Kelsea, Allen, Cheryl, Blake, Brady and Blane LONG, Mr. and Mrs. Caroll BINTZ, Mr. and Mrs. Ed LONG, Charles and Helen LONG and Becky COOK.

Thursday, September 25, 2014:

Marriage License: Abby Lynn STEPHENS of Diagonal and Brad Dixon ELLIOTT of Mount Ayr. Married September 13, 2014. Date marriage filed September 17, 2014.

Thursday, October 16, 2014:

Marriage License: Tiffany Lynn WIMER of Diagonal and Colton Douglas BOLLES of Diagonal. Married Oct 4, 2014. Date marriage filed October 7, 2014.

ELLSTON:

Thursday, May 08, 2014:

Marriage License: Matthew Wayne WEEDA of Ellston and Maria Lynn VONNAHME of Ellston. Married April 26, 2014. Date marriage filed April 29, 2014

Thursday, September 25, 2014:

Marriage License: Jessica Marie HENRY of Ellston and Matthew James BROWN of Ellston. Married August 30, 2014. Date of marriage filed September 15, 2014.

HICKORY GROVE by Rose James:

January 09, 2014:

December 30 - A baby boy named Adrian Joseph was born on December 17 at Mercy West hospital in Des Moines and weighed eight pounds, two ounces. Parents are Joe and Lindsey CATANZARETI and grandparents are Joe and Susie CATANZARETI and Merle and Rhonda TRIGGS. Great-grandparents are Dick and Joanne GREEN, Iona TRIGGS and Rose JAMES. Joe and Susie, Iona TRIGGS and Rose JAMES made their acquaintance with the baby and visited with his parents that afternoon.

January 09, 2014:

December 30 (delayed) - The community offers deepest sympathy to the family of Gabe BOECKMAN, whose mass was held at Mount Ayr followed by burial in the Redding cemetery Saturday. Gabe was the widower of Jean COMBE BOECKMAN who grew up in the area.

January 30, 2014:

January 27 - Bev and Walt McGINNIS and Charlie and Vickie JEANES were among those attending the soup supper to benefit the Redding Frontier building upkeep Sunday evening. There was a great crowd considering how the temps were dropping and wind blowing. It was the perfect night for hot soup and warm fellowship.

Thursday, March 13, 2014:

March 10 - Lizzie HANAWALT, Kayla and Tyler and Vickie JEANES attended the baby shower/luncheon for Garret and Traci REYNOLDS at the Southwest Iowa REC building Saturday. Sunday afternoon Lizzie took Kayla and Tyler to Lucky Lanes for Jacob MURRAY'S fifth birthday party. They thought they had a wonderful time with this new experience.

Charlie and Vickie JEANES took Snowball HANKS to the Oldtowne Cafe in Allendale, MO for lunch Tuesday to celebrate his birthday.

Thursday, April 10, 2014:

April 7 - Snowball HANKS hosted a soup supper Saturday evening at the Frontier Hall in Redding. Among the neighbors attending were Walt and Beverly McGINNIS and Charles and Vickie JEANES.

Thursday, June 12, 2014:

June 9 - Terry DOROTHY will give a slide presentation of her trip to the Holy Land at the Hickory Grove Church at 10:30 a.m. This will be very interesting and everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the presentation.

Ronnie and Jo Kaye SHIELDS and John and Rose CAMPBELL motored to Bondurant on Sunday and attended a benefit for Michelle (Mrs. Jeff) BEDIER who is suffering from cancer. Michelle was a former teacher at the Diagonal School.

June 26, 2014:

June 22 - Thoughts and prayers go out to Amon HUNT and his family with the death of his sister, Marilyn SIMPSON of St. Joseph, MO. Amon accompanied Estelle HALL and daughter, Marlene and Doris OVERHOLSER to St. Joseph and attended memorial services for Marilyn.

Roberta LAMB FARMER, of Clarinda and formerly of Mount Ayr died one day the past week. Her funeral service was Saturday in Clarinda and burial was at the Rose Hill cemetery in Mount Ayr. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Rose JAMES attended her sixtieth high school class reunion on Saturday at the REC community room in Mount Ayr. Many thanks goes to everyone who helped organize the event.

Ronnie and Jo Kaye SHIELDS attended the 60th Reunion of the Class of 1954 which was held at the REC building in Mt. Ayr.

Thursday, July 31, 2014:

July 29 - Prayers and condolences go out to the family of Shelly and Kelly JAMES. Shelly's mother, Mary THOMPSON of Creston, died Saturday morning. Visitation was Monday evening and burial on Tuesday.

Walt and Beverly McGINNIS attended the HENSLEY cousins reunion Saturday evening in Redding at the Frontier Hall. Beverly was pleased to have their aunt, Nadene HENSLEY attending.

Thursday, August 07, 2014:

August 4 - The community sends prayers and condolences to the family of Charlie BLACK. He died of cancer on Tuesday. Charlie grew up in this neighborhood and was the son of Ernest and Sadie BLACK.

Thursday, August 14, 2014: August 11 - Grave side services will be held at the Rose Hill cemetery on Saturday at 3 P.M. As reported last week, Charlie was the son of Ernest and Sadie BLACK who were long time farmers here. Prayers and concerns go out to the family and friends.

Thursday, August 21, 2014:

August 18 - Walt and Beverly McGINNIS attended the grave side service at Rose Hill cemetery in Mount Ayr on Saturday for Charlie BLACK. Afterwards, family and friends gathered at the Fireside restaurant in Diagonal.

Thursday, August 28, 2014:

August 25 - This community was saddened with the death of Snowball HANKS, who lived in Redding. He was a friend to everyone. Condolences and prayers goes out to his family and friends. Attending his funeral on Monday of this week, were Charlie and Vickie JEANES, Lizzie HANAWALT, Walt and Beverly McGINNIS, Kevin JAMES, Carmene JAMES and Rose JAMES.

Thursday, September 04, 2014:

A surprise 80th birthday party for Ronnie SHIELDS was held on Sunday, evening with a fish fry at his home (AND WAS HE SURPRISED!!!). The BOOARD family, Joe and Sharon Board and Randy, Shondel and Lauren MARTIN of Leon and Judy BOORD of Altoona were the chefs who did an excellent job frying fish and onion rings for 60 people. John and Rose CAMPBELL and house guests Rich and Debbie SHELDON and Isaac made five gallons of homemade ice cream served with a farm themed cake decorated by Amber FOOKEN. Those who attended were: Bill SHIELDS, Sioux Falls, SD; Mike and Karen CLARK, Des Moines; R.C. and Sheryl RUSH, Ken and Chris RUSH and Calob; Jimmie and Beth COLES and Toby; Kemmie HEBENSPERGER and JoAnn GENEWICK; Jaycob and Karla WASKE, Ally and Hannah, Murray; Joe and Amanda WASKE and Riley, Tingley; Andy and Tara SHIELDS, Taylor and Madison, Lamoni; Cricket WASKE and Nate NICHOLS, Albany, MO; Josh WASKE; Ella and Amanda LARSEN and Jesse Aleha WHITTINGTON; Rod and Stacey SHIELDS; Pete and Amy SHIELDS, Aubee and Brynlea SHIELDS; Bret and Brandi RUGGLES, Hayden, Jackson and Evan; Brett and Melissa SHIELDS; Margaret RHODES; Ed and Kathy SHIELDS, Albany, MO.

Thursday, September 18, 2014:

September 15 - Friends and neighbors gives a big thank you to Junior WION and Kenneth WEBB for hosting the Waterson reunion on Saturday niht. A thank you goes to Joe and Nora FUERMMELER for the use of their facilities at the Waterson corner and also to the band for the good music. The food was wonderful and plenty of it which we need to be very thankful. There was a fairly good crowd (considering the cooler than normal temperatures) and the band provided good music. Among the neighbors attending were Charlie and Vickie JEANES, Walt and Bevery McGINNIS, Lawrence and Margaret BISHOP, Neil and Irma JOHNSTON and Rose JAMES.

Charlie and Vickie JEANES attended the ninety-fifth birthday party for Doris Monday, which was held at her farm home.

Thursday, September 25, 2014:

September 22 ~ The JAMES/KIMBALL family, friends and neighbors were saddened at the death of Vickie KIMBALL HARRIS, who had fought a courageous battle with cancer. Prayers and condolences goes out to the family.

Thursday, October 09, 2014:

Beverly McGINNIS joined ten of her high school classmates for a trip to Branson, MO. They were gone five days from Sunday until Thursday and had a wonderful fun trip.

Thursday, October 23, 2014:

October 21 ~ Charlie and Vickie JEANES and their granddaughter, Kayla, attended the wedding and reception of Melonie MOBLEY and Chris GEORGE. The wedding was at the Catholic Church in Mount Ayr and the reception was at the Legion Hall. Lizzie HANAWALT and Tyler attended the reception.

Thursday, October 30, 2014:

October 27 ~ The Hickory Grove Church has closed for the winter. It will reopen on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2015.

Thursday, January 01, 2015:

An open house is planned to honor Wilmina (WILKEY) JENNINGS who turns 90 on January 18. The open house is set for Sunday, January 18 from 2-4 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of the Ellston United Methodist Church. All are welcome.

KELLERTON by Kathy Still & Jan Holmes:

January 09, 2014:

December 30 (delayed) - The community is saddened to hear of the death of Helen CAMPBELL, Dennis CAMPBELL'S mother, this past week. Deepest sympathy is extended to the family.

January 16, 2014:

January 13 - The community was saddened by the death of one of its longtime residents, John WORTHINGTON. Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends. John will be truly missed.

Thursday, March 13, 2014:

March 10 - The benefit for John and Dee EURITT Saturday evening was well attended and the people from this area were very supportive. The EURITTS are still suffering with the latest cold/sinus bug. John was not able to attend due to his lack of strength during his illness. Dee attended, along with her friends Pat STRAIGHT and Richard O'DELL. Pat and Richard have been very generous in giving John and Dee a temporary home while their house is rewired and made ready for cleanup [after a house fire.] With all the bugs going around the county, friends and family have been too weak or ill to help. They will all be very thankful when spring finally arrives. The days of warm up and then frigid cold at night play havoc with our stamina. Several attended their fund-raiser and made generous contributions.

Thursday, May 08, 2014:

May 05 - Monday Justin and Kristen AKERS and family hosted several of Justin's Graceland students at their home, where they enjoyed seeing the baby lambs and other farm animals as well as enjoying dinner. Justin AKERS enjoyed having lunch with his college friend, Alan HARMS, who is originally from Iowa but currently lives and works in Germany.

Dick and Camille JACKSON returned Tuesday from Mesa, AZ after a week's visit with her mother, Florence LAWHEAD. They attended visitation and funeral services in Des Moines for Theresa JACKSON'S mother, Ann LARSON, Wednesday and Thursday. Saturday they traveled to Des Moines to hear Nicholas and Eleanor JACKSON play in their piano recital.

Thursday, May 14, 2014:

MARRIAGE LICENSE: Charity Lynn ROACH of Kellerton and Brandon Robert MAJORS of Kellerton. Married May 4, 2014. Date marriage filed May 05, 2014.

Thursday, May 29, 2014:

Betty STUART went to the Beaconsfield Alumni Banquet with her daughter Linda and Dick GERARD. Betty went to Eagleville, MO on Sunday with her daughter, Marilyn PARKHURST, for lunch and to help her great-granddaughter celebrate her birthday.

Dick and Camille JACKSON attended Camille's Mount Ayr Community School Class of '64 class reunion on Friday evening at the Fireside Restaurant in Diagonal. They joined other classmates for further celebration and reminiscing on Saturday evening at the Mount Ayr Alumni Banquet.

Thursday, June 12, 2014:

Dick and Camille JACKSON helped Esther JACKSON celebrate her 94th birthday on June 3 at her home in Clearview Nursing Home, room 106. On Saturday, they celebrated their anniversary early by enjoying dinner with Theresa and Nicholas JACKSON in Des Moines, then attending the Tony Bennett concert.

Thursday, June 19, 2014:

June 16 - Dee and John EURITT are continuing to work on their house. They do have some family coming to help for a while and will make some headway then. Dee says she feels like she is running a race that will never be over. She was reminiscing about the old family reunions they used to have in the old City Hall. She recalls many people from the community coming to them as so many were related - the WHITES, CASEYS, MICKAELS, SAVILLES; and remembers her Great Aunt Pearl MICHAEL (the former switchboard operator) loved to make fired chicken for everyone for the event. Dee and John have several outdoor kittens and cats available for someone to give a good home to. They even have some bob-tailed ones.

Friday, Sandy CAMPBELL met Vince and Vicki JACKSON to go to Methodist Hospital to see Harold FOLAND. Harold had a three-way bypass on Monday and another surgery on Monday evening. He wasn't able to be taken to a room until Friday as he had complications. He is now getting around with some help, and will be there a few more days. His family has been with him for the duration. He is in room 363 at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines 50309.

Rod and Debbie HOLMES attended the wedding of Calob STILL and Amanda HURT in Mount Ayr on Saturday afternoon. Chad HOLMES was one of the groomsmen. Their children and grandchildren were visitors on Sunday for Fathers Day.

June 26, 2014:

June 22 - Judy DOOLITTE attended the wedding of her grandson, Aric and Corrinia HEWLETT in Lynnwood, MO on Friday, then attended the reception at the Silver Spur in Grand River afterward.

Sandy CAMPBELL reported that Harold FOLAND returned home last week from his hospital stay. Daughter, Stacey, has returned to TX. Harold had quite a way to go, as he has been through a lot during his hospitalization. He will be starting therapy soon.

MARRIAGE LICENSE: Faith Ann CAMPBELL of Kellerton and Michael Dane BURGESS III of Kellerton. Married June 11, 2014. Date marriage filed June 11, 2014.

Thursday, July 03, 2014:

June 30 - Pete and Larita LESAN returned to their rural Kellerton home on Thursday, June 26 after spending the past month caring for her sister, Mary Ann KEIM, in Glendale, AZ. Mary Ann suffered from Lung and Bone Cancer the past two years and passed away on June 20.

Pete and Larita LESAN attended the Rylan McCUNN and Ashley MORLAND wedding in Greenfield, IA on Saturday evening.

Dr. Carlin and Vicki LAWHEAD of Muscatine were guests of Dick and Camille JACKSON. While there, they attended Carlin's Mount Ayr Community High School 40th class reunion.

Marlene GREIMANN attended the wedding of her oldest grandson, Aaron GODDARD in Madrid, Iowa this weekend. She went to Chariton and on to the wedding with daughter, Tammy GODDARD and family.

Thursday, July 03, 2014:

MARRIAGE LICENSE: Johnathan Edwin WATKINS of Kellerton and Jennifer Lee CHAMPLIN of Kellerton. Married June 15, 2014. Date marriage filed June 16, 2014.

Jan HOLMES and Kathryn STILL received word on Thursday of the death of their Aunt Dorothy McDOWELL of North Henderson, Illinois. Dorothy was the sister of Wilson HOLMES, and had celebrated her 99th birthday in April. Jan and Kathryn attended the funeral services in Illinois on Saturday. David and Connie HOLMES of Minnesota also attended the services and Jan and Kathryn got a chance to visit with them on Friday evening in Galesburg. The sisters returned home on Saturday evening.

Thursday, August 07, 2014:

Dick and Camille JACKSON were hosts for a picnic this week at Poe Hollow Park. Attending were Dr. Collus and Jane LAWHEAD and Esther JACKSON of Mount Ayr; June BOLES of Osceola; Roger and Diana GIBSON of Kellerton; Randy, Theresa, Eleanor and Nicholas JACKSON of Des Moines; and Dave, Racinda, Cyan, Liam and Grace GODBOLD of Windsor, CO.

Thursday, August 14, 2014:

Sandy CAMPBELL attended an O.E.S. meeting in Lamoni on Saturday at Lohre FISHERS where she was honored to receive her 50 year certificate and pin. She joined the lodge at Kellerton in June of 1964. They had a nice luncheon and meeting. It was a very special day for Sandy. She was blessed to make it to 50 years.

Thursday, September 04, 2014:

Camille and Dick JACKSON spent August 20-24 in Mesa, AZ helping her mother, Florence LAWHEAD, celebrate her 93rd birthday. In September, Florence will be moving to Maple Ridge in Mount Ayr.

Connie and Rod SMITH hosted an anniversary party for Rich and Jody HENSLEY on Sunday. There were nearly 50 people in attendance.

Several people helped Betty STUART celebrate her 85th birthday at the Kellerton Community Center on Sunday. She reported she had a wonderful day.

Thursday, September 18, 2014:

Dick JACKSON and Roger GIBSON visited with members of Dick's family in Wichita on the way to AZ this past week. Dick's cousin, Jim TURNER, age 70, passed away on August 29 and his funeral was held September 6 at Asbury United Methodist Church. Jim was an attorney. Jim's mother was Ruth JACKSON TURNER of Kellerton. His father, James TURNER grew up in Mount Ayr. The family moved from Kellerton to Wichita in the early 1950's.Jim has enjoyed recent visits to Kellerton, attending the Methodist Church and reminiscing about his early memories of Kellerton. Jim is survived by his wife, Mary; two daughters, Sarah (Geoffrey) HOUSTON of San Diego, CA and Mary TIMM of St. Louis, MO; grandson Jackson HOUSTON; and his sister Laura (Paul) DYKSTRA of Wichita. Other local relatives of Jim besides the JACKSON family include Margaret TURNER BISHOP.

Dick and Camille JACKSON, Roger GIBSON and Collus LAWHEAD returned home Thursday after a ten day trip to move Florence LAWHEAD from Mesa, AZ to her new home at Maple Ridge in Mount Ayr. The driving and flight trip departures back to Iowa were extended a day because of the flooding conditions in Mesa. Florence arrived by plane on Tuesday, was met by Jane LAWHEAD and had been staying with Jane and Collus before moving in to her apartment this past Sunday. Charlie GIBSON, Brad STILL, Brandon STILL and Brock STILL helped unload the truck Friday. Randy, Theresa, Nicholas and Eleanor JACKSON helped Saturday with unpacking. The family are thankful for all of the help here and to be home safely.

Thursday, October 02, 2014:

Sandy CAMPBELL went Thursday to the Lamoni Nursing and Rehab to hear grandson Casey CAMPBELL of Bethany entertain with piano and singing. Several persons other than residents were present to enjoy the entertainment. He did a great job and all of the residents really enjoyed the program. A lot of them were singing along, as well as getting up to dance.

Thursday, October 30, 2014:

October 27 ~ We are sad to report the death of two of our residents recently. Esther ALLEN and Judy FIFER both passed away. Deepest sympathy is extended to all family members. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Thursday, November 06, 2014:

November 03 ~ Visitors in the home of Dick and Camille JACKSON last weekend were cousins from Wichita, Kansas, Mari TURNER and her son, Justin HARPER; and Laura TURNER DYKSTRA. While at the JACKSON'S, they enjoyed visits with Lawrence and Margaret TURNER BISHOP, Esther JACKSON, Luann JACKSON, and Florence LAWHEAD of Mount Ayr; Vivian JACKSON of Pleasant Hill; Nancy BRESHLER of Lemars; Joy and Alan STOUT of Newton; and Bob and June BOLES of Osceola. They also attended the fall soup supper at the Kellerton United Methodist Church.

Thursday, November 13, 2014:

November 10 - The community was saddened to hear of the death of another or our past residents. Dean MERRILL passed away this week. Deepest sympathy is extended to Dean's wife, Rose, and the rest of his family.

Thursday, November 27, 2014:

November 25 ~ Dick and Camille JACKSON attended the wedding of his nephew, Jonathon STOUT and Petra DEVRIES in Des Moines on Saturday, November 22. Other JACKSON family members at the wedding were: Randy and Theresa JACKSON of Des Moines; Alan and Joy STOUT and Gabe; Jenny, Abi, Bekha, Rachel, Sam Eli and Jon SWERSIE of Newton; Donna and Dave MOONEY of Toddville; Travis, Denise and Addison McROBERTS of Dallas, Tx; John, Crystal, and Cullen CLEARY of Minneapolis, MN, Gabe SWERSIE presided at the ceremony.

Thursday, January 01, 2015:

Jan HOLMES and Kathryn STILL were Creston shoppers on Friday, stopped in for a short visit with Greg and Crystal STILL and Alexis, and made the acquaintance of Logan Matthew Chad STILL, who had just been released from the hospital. Mamma Crystal returned home on Thursday, and Logan had regained some of the 4 ounces he had lost after birth. He now weighs 4 pounds and 12 ounces, and is doing very well, as is Momma.

MALOY, by Joan Jackson:

February 06, 2014:

Sympathies go to the Joe Warin family. Joe's grandmother, Lorabel Taylor, died Friday. She lived to be 102.

Thursday, March 13, 2014:

Congratulations to Lauren BURTON. Her art work was chosen to go to the Art Museum of Art contest in Corning Saturday. Her work received honorable mention. Tim, Mel, Lauren and Luke went to Corning Saturday for the contest.

Julie, Laura and Amber DAVISON attended a wedding shower for Mickaela JORGENSEN FOWLER at Carole DAVISON'S house Sunday afternoon.

Thursday, April 10, 2014:

April 7 - Sympathies go to Mel BURTON and her family. Her grandmother passed away last week.

Craig BRABY enjoyed dog trailing in Osceola this weekend.

Brian TERRELL returned home Wednesday night. He enjoyed his trip speaking at Harvard Law School, Yale Divinity School and for Peace Action in Plymouth, NH.

Thursday, April 17, 2014:

April 14 - The Maloy Shamrocks packed food at the pack-a-thon for Ringgold County Cares held at the United Baptist-Presbyterian Church and had their April meeting Saturday. Members from Maloy were Paige LYNCH, Laura and Amber DAVIDSON, Wyatt and Hannah JACKSON and Maddie, Emma and Gracie MOBLEY. Wyatt gave a presentation on how 4-H has influenced his life in many ways beyond just 4-H meetings.

Thursday, May 08, 2014:

May 05 - Liz LYNCH, former Maloy correspondent, has a new great-granddaughter. Ayla Grace CHRISTIANSON was born on March 29 to Dr. Valorie LYNCH CHRISTIANSON and Shane CHRISTIANSON. She weighed eight pounds, four ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. She is welcomed by a brother, Austin CHRISTIANSON of Fort Dodge. Grandparents are Randall and Donita LYNCH and Audrey CHRISTIANSON of Ankeny. Another great-grandmother is Emil HAINLINE of Clearview Estates.

Thursday, May 22, 2014:

May 15 - Richard and Carole DAVISON received word last week that their son Rodney had suffered a heart attack. Richard, Carol, Robert and Julie DAVISON went to St. Joe, MO to visit Rodney who is getting a long well after surgery.

Thursday, May 29, 2014:

Sunday Brian TERRELL and Betsy KENNAN went to the wedding of Joe HYNEK and Dr. Annie NAWAT. The lovely outdoor wedding was held at the Ramsey Farms with lost of good music.

Thursday, June 05, 2014:

June 2 - The Middle School Awards Day was held on Wednesday. Paige LYNCH, Emma MOBLEY, Hannah JACKSON, Alyssa JOHNSON and Amber DAVISON were among the students to receive several athletic and academic awards. A special congratulation goes to eighth grader Alyssa JOHNSON. She received the high academic award for being the only student to have a GPA of 4.0 for both seventh and eighth grades. Congratulations to this soon to be high school student. Many parents and grandparents were in attendance to see the accomplishments of the students.

Thursday, June 12, 2014:

June 09 - Congratulations to Riley WEEHLER. He won the Iowa High School Rodeo calf roping Championship at the High School Rodeo finals in Waterloo over the weekend. Also, he and his roping partner, Payden DAWSON, took second in the team roping event. The young men will be competing in both events in the National High School Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming in July. His parents, Neil and Jill and his grandparents Steve and Cheryl TAYLOR were there for the rodeo. Payton WEEHLER spent the weekend with Dick and Joyce WEEHLER.

Thursday, June 19, 2014:

June 16 - Saturday Joe, Donna, Megan and Katelyn WARIN and Katelyn's friend, Jeremy MAASS attended the wedding festivities of Katie ROUTH and Logan PORTER at Ramsey Farms.

Thursday, November 06, 2014:

November 03 ~ Sunday afternoon Brian TERRELL and Betsy KEENAN had a get together with treats at their house, celebrating their 28 years in Maloy. The TERRELL/KEENAN family arrived on October 17, 1986. Friends who helped with the celebration were Bill and Angie HYNEK and Marge PERRY from the Beaconsfield area. Judy KADDING from Greenfield, Veronica MECKO, Sophie RYAN and Priscilla EPPINGER, both from Lamoni, and Don RAY from Maloy.

Thursday, July 03, 2014:

Don RAY returned to Maloy after spending the past year teaching in South America.

Robert, Julie, Laura and Amber DAVISON attended the wedding of Julie's cousin Amy JOHNSTON and Chad CLEMONT in Kansas City Friday evening.

Robert, Julie, Laura and Amber DAVISON attended the wedding of Ashley LONGFELLOW and Matt GREEN at Ramsey Farms in Mount Ayr on Saturday evening. Guests of the DAVISONS after the wedding were Raines, Mya and Rowan SACKETT and James, Jill and Nolan BARTH.

Carole, Julie, Amber and Darla DAVISON went to a baby shower for Mikaela FOWLER in Norwalk on Sunday.

Joe and Donna WARIN attended a couples shower in honor of Tanner RINEHART and Tess MYER on Saturday night at Loch Ayr.

Sunday Kevin, Melanie and Hannah JACKSON took Wyatt to Grinnell College for band camp to prepare for his trip to Europe and other students from Mount Ayr, Iowa.

Thursday, July 17, 2014:

The 1944 class from Maloy had their 70th year class reunion. There were three members in the original class. The two remaining members, Victor SMITH and Wanda McGAHUEY, enjoyed time together a couple of weeks ago. Victor and his wife Shirley are from Portland, OR. The group meet with Nina SALTZMAN who graduated from Redding 70 years ago.

Thursday, July 31, 2014:

The Maloy community lost a long time Maloy resident. Elizabeth LYNCH passed away Tuesday afternoon in the Clearview Home with family with her. She was David LYNCH'S mother, grandmother to Jason LYNCH and aunt of Joyce WEEHLER and Joan JACKSON from this community. Liz led a full life in so many ways. Her love for her family was so strong. Liz was active in her church and community. She was a dedicated supporter of 4-H, first as a member and later as a long time leader. Liz wrote the news from Maloy for the Record-News for 45 years. Many family members and former neighbors were able to attend her funeral on Saturday. Some of the former neighbors who were able to attend services were Chuck BRABY, Joann MATHEWS, Patti CULVER and Jane WHEELEN. Our sympathies go to the LYNCH family.

Thursday Craig and Kathi BRABY and Jane BUCK attended the visitation for Liz LYNCH. Saturday they attended the funeral. Later they attended the 1979 class reunion with Cary and Debbie BRABY and Todd and Carme LILIENTHAL. Sunday Craig and Kathi visited with Jane BUCK enjoying the wonderful weather at Clearview.

The Maloy Shamrocks 4-H club made and served food for the Garry BJUSTROM memorial golf night on Friday evening. Helping from Maloy were Julie, Laura and Amber DAVISON, Melanie, Wyatt and Hannah and Amy Maddie and Gracie MOBLEY.

Saturday Tim and Mel BURTON went to Indianola for the truck and tractor pull. Tim placed first in his class.

Melanie and Hannah JACKSON, Wendell and Joan JACKSON and Dick and Joyce WEEHLER attended funeral services for Liz LYNCH.

Thursday, August 07, 2014:

August 4- Sympathies go to Tara LYNCH and her family. Her grandmother passed away over the weekend.

Thursday, August 14, 2014:

Joan JACKSON attended the funeral services for Vera CARSON on Wednesday. Mrs. CARSON was Joan's third grade teacher in Maloy.

Thursday, August 21, 2014:

Dick and Joyce WEEHLER went to Omaha Saturday to attend the 100th bithday party for Dick's aunt, Blanche BICKEL. They also visited with another aunt and cousin, Doris and John POTEET in Council Bluffs.

Thursday, September 18, 2014:

Joe, Donna and Megan WARIN attended the wedding and reception of Brad ELLIOTT and Abby STEPHENS on Saturday night.

Thursday, October 09, 2014:

Congratulations to Riley WEEHLER. He was selected as King for the 2014 Mount Ayr homecoming. Riley is the son of Neil and Jill WEEHLER and the grandson of Dick and Joyce WEEHLER.

Craig and Kathi BRABY attended the outdoor wedding of Colton BOLLES and Tiffany WIMER. It was a little brisk, but a beautiful wedding!

Thursday, September 25, 2014:

Sunday, Dick and Joyce WEEHLER, Wendell, Joan and Curt JACKSON of Maloy, Cindy McINTYRE of Des Moines, Becky HEILMAN and Duane RICHARDSON of Van Horne attended the MULLIN/LAMBERT/SHAY reunion in Urbandale. Former Maloy resident Barry PARKS REYNOLDS and her husband Brady of Anamosa also attended.

Friday evening Joan JACKSON attended the Annual Alumni Award night on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University. She had the privilege of seeing Brad ELLIOTT receive the outstanding Young Alumni Award.

Thursday, October 02, 2014:

September 29 - Wyatt JACKSON participated in the Knights of Columbus Ultra-sound Initiative Trap Shoot in Afton Saturday. He received a trophy for First Place Individual high score in the 18 and under group. His team placed 2nd for the meet.

Thursday, October 09, 2014:

Congratualtions to Riley WEEHLER. He was selected as King for the 2014 Mount Ayr homecoming. Riley is the son of Neil and Jill WEEHLER and the grandson of Dick and Joyce WEEHLER.

Thursday, November 27, 2014:

November 25 ~ The WARIN family attended a 90th birthday party for Shirley SWEENEY Saturday at her home in Mount Ayr.

Thursday, January 01, 2015:

Richard DAVISON was home Sunday for an 80th birthday celebration. Those present were Carole, Robert, Julie and Amber DAVISON; David and Diana PEDERSEN of Maryville, MO; Brenda JORGENSEN of Norwalk; Joe and Lois HODGE of Bedford; Larry and Pam DAVISON; and Terry and Marsha DAVISON of Hopkins, Mo.

Maple Ridge Assisted Living

Thursday, August 07, 2014:

Everyone at Maple Ridge was happy to welcome Darlene Bear to our home. Darlene is a joy to have around and we are having a great time getting to know her better.

Mount Ayr

Thursday, October 02, 2014:

Marriage Licenses: Benjamin Thomas WALTERS of Mount Ayr and Breann Marie ARENDS of Mount Ayr. Married September 24, 2014. Date marriage filed September 24, 2014.

Thursday, October 16, 2014:

Marriage License:

Virginia Marie VASQUEZ of Mount Ayr and Kurt Zachary LARSEN of Mount Ayr. Married September 20, 2014. Date marriage filed October 7, 2014.

Thursday, November 20, 2014:

Marriage License:

Matthew John WIMER of Mount Ayr and Gretchen Jean BAKER of Clearfield. Married November 7, 2014. Date marriage filed November 10, 2014.

Mount Ayr Care Center, by Activities Staff

Thursday, July 03, 2014:

We all want to wish Darlene BEAR the best of luck as she has moved into an apartment at Maple Ridge Assisted Living. Everyone also wants to welcome Esther ALLEN who moved into our home this past week. Esther come to us from Kellerton where she was a long time resident.

Thursday, August 21, 2014:

Sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Gerald GARDNER. Gerald will be missed by all here at Health Care.

Congratulations go out to Rick and Stacy STARK on the birth of their son, Presley Allen STARK. Presley was born on August 10, weighed seven pounds, seven ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long and welcomed home by three very proud big brothers.

We want to say "good-by" to Esther ALLEN as she has moved to be closer to her family.

Thursday, October 02, 2014:

We would like to welcome Kay WELLING to Mount Ayr Health Care Center. If you are out here anytime, please welcome Kay to the Health Care.

Mount Ayr Meal Site:

Thursday, July 17, 2014:

The past Friday as a special day at the meal site. A short memorial service for Judy POTTORFF was led by Joyce SMITH. Several shared special memories of Judy. The meal site was fortunate to receive a memorial monetary gift from Judy's family. We will some have new Bingo equipment due to the memorial. Judy loved playing and calling Bingo so it is only fitting that some of the memorial be used for it.

It was also the monthly birthday dinner to celebrate July birthdays. Judy loved the cakes for dinners so the special birthday cake was also dedicated to her. She is greatly missed at the meal site. She came early to volunteer, play cards and visit with others. She will be remembered whenever we play Bingo. Thanks to Brownie calling now so those who like to play Bingo can continue to enjoy it.

Those celebrating July birthdays were Pauline MURPHY (16), who also provided the ice cream and Faye SICKELS (17). Beulah WALTER is also celebrating her 90th birthday on the 16. She rarely misses coming to the meal site and we hope her health will permit her to come for a long time to come.

Sympathy is extended to Lorita LESAN whose sister died recently in Arizona. Lorita was able to spend some time with her prior to her death and was with her when she passed away.

Mount Ayr Personals:

Thursday, March 13, 2014:

A card shower for Irene HOGUE, of Mount Ayr Health Care Center, on her 90th birthday will be held Wednesday, March 19, 2014.

Thursday, March 20, 2014:

Daughton to celebrate 99th birthday

Vera DAUGHTON will be celebrating her 99th birthday on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Cards and correspondence may be sent to her at Clearview Home, P.O. Box 522, Mount Ayr, IA 50854.

Thursday, October 23, 2014:

Marriage License:

Heather Jo MOFFETT of Mount Ayr and Joseph Donald NOBLE of Mount Ayr. Married October 11, 2014. Date marriage filed October 13, 2014.

Thursday, December 11, 2014:

Retirement reception for Recorder Karen SCHAEFER at the Ringgold County Courthouse, Friday, December 19 from 1-4 p.m.

90th Birthday Party for Retha DILLENBURG at the Mount Ayr Fire Hall on Sunday, December 21 from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Cards only please.

Card shower for Barb WALTER in honor of her 85th birthday on December 21. Please send to [address], Mount Ayr, IA 50854.

Down REDDING WAY by Mary Troyer:

January 09, 2014:

December 30 (delayed) - The John MULLET family of Milton spent Saturday with parents/grandparents, Eli YODERS, David YODERS and Aaron TROYERS were there as well. The men folks cut and store ice that forenoon. It was eight inches thick and good quality.

Eli MILLER had quite an ordeal in his shop when he fainted and laid unconscious for some time when his little dog came by and licked his face and woke him up. He was conscious and aware of what happened and made his way into the house. His son, Reuben of Harwood, MO, was in the area several days to visit them.

The parochial schools will resume classes again Monday morning, Dec. 30.

January 16, 2014:

Church was at the Ora HOCHSTETLER home. Special guests were Toby and Marie GINGERICH Vernon and Naomi SCHROCK, John Henry and Sarah Miller and two little girls and Toby and Barbara MAST and two little girls. They returned to their Jamesport, MO homes towards evening.

Vernon and Mary TROYER received the news of a great-grand boy born to Roman and Annie (SPEICHER) DETWEILER of Princeton, MO. First-time grandparents are Junior and Becky DETWEILER of Princeton, Mo and Rudy SPEICHERS of Belleville, PA. Joe DETWEILERS of Princeton, MO are the other great-grandparents. One great-great-grandmother is Mrs. Dan (Sarah) HERSHBERGER of Stuarts Draft, VA.

Ivan TROYER (Paul's) had quite an episode Friday evening while skating when a miscue caused him to fall knocking him unconscious for a while. Finally he did revive but was confused and mixed up. He also threw up several times. Needless to say, this scared the rest of the skaters. The skating ended for that evening. Ivan is feeling all right at this time, if he doesn't walk around.

Thursday, March 20, 2014:

Two new babies to report, born to Levi and Ruby MAST their first, a son born March 14 named Marcus. Grandparents are Roy BONTRAGERS and first-time Sammie MASTS. Great-grandparents are Marvin MULLETS of Arthur, IL and Mrs. Reuben BONTRAGER of Downing, MO. Paternal great-grandparents are Levi MASTS and Eli BONGRAGERS of Granton, WI.

Nelson and Lucy had another daughter born March 15, names Rosetta and greeted by two sisters and one brother. Grandparents are Roy BONTRAGERS and Vernon TROYERS. Great-grandparents are Sarah HERSHBURGER of Stuarts Draft, VA and same as the above for baby Marcus. The mothers are sisters, daughters of Roy BONTRAGERS.

Thursday, April 10, 2014:

Eli YODER, Jr. attended a seminar in Kalona pertaining to Purple Martins. He traveled with others from Jamesport, MO and Princeton MO.

The families of Junior MILLERS, Jonas TROYERS, Reuben TROYERS, Jacob PLANKS, David YODERS and Aaron TROYERS made a short visit with Nelson TROYERS Sunday afternoon and also to take a peek at the new baby now three weeks old.

Milo and Emma YODER BEECHY have now moved to his home community in Hale, MI. Her cheerful smile and willing, helping hands will be missed in the home, church and community.

Thursday, May 01, 2014:

April 28 - Mary TROYER had been on a trip to Stuarts Draft, VA to visit her mother, Sarah HERSHBERGER, who is 94. Granddaughter Laura YUTZY of Bloomfield was her traveling companion. Traveling by Amtrak is a good way to travel, although trains being delayed through freight trains is not so pleasant and that connections are missed. They were put on a bus in Gailsburg (sic), IL and traveled cross country to Indianapolis, IN where the pre-scheduled ride connected again, much to their relief.

Thursday, May 15, 2014:

May 11 - Susanna MAST and seven daughters, Esther, Kathryn, Ida Mae, Miriam, Rachel, Mary Ann and Wilma, and son William, spent Wednesday with grandma, Mary TROYER. They did a good job of shining windows and mowing yard plus catching up on the latest news.

Thursday, June 19, 2014:

June 16 - Corn ground is workable again after the eight inches of rain the first week in June, as well as the gardens.

Levi and Rosa MILLER, Eli and Lydia YODER were to Carrolton, MO on Saturday for the funeral of Amelia BONTAGER, picking up people in Bethany and Stanberry.

Levi and Ruby MAST and baby and Kathryn MAST (Hermans) are in Homer, MI, visiting parents and friends.

The annual ice cream supper for the community was at Jacob SCHROCKS Wednesday evening.

June 26, 2014:

June 22 - Eli and Franie HOHSTETLER went up state New York in the Conewago Valley area for their grandmother, Mrs. More Martha SHELTER'S funeral last week. A sister, the Levi SHELTERS of Chariton, traveled with them.

Sam MILLERS lost a driving horse, due to a misendearverment when un-hitching the horse and the shaft end punched into his side. Eventually infection set in.

Thursday, July 03, 2014:

The Jacob SCHROK family spent several days in Harwood, MO, with the John YODER family, the wives are twins, Mary and Martha.

Going to Loganville, WI, last Thursday and Friday for a TROYER gathering were Vernan and Mary; Paul and Emma, Jonas and Aaron; Jonas and Ida Mae, Roseanna LaVern, Marvin and Leona; Reuben and Ada and 10 children, all TROYERS. Over 200 attended, less than one half of the descendants of Jonas and Katie TROYER.

The Reuben TROYER family traveled on to Mewago, MI, to visit a brother Mahlon over the weekend. And also visited relatives in northern Indiana.

Mrs. Ora HOSCHSTETLER also traveled along to Loganville and visited her two sisters, Mrs. Paul GRABER and Mrs. Melvin GRABER, Jr.

Two little boys (three and four years old), sons of Roman BONTRAGERS of Bethany are staying with their uncles, the Samuel BONTRAGERS, while their parent are in Mexico.

Roy BONTRAGER, Robert DETWEILER and Eli YODER attended a meeting in Hazelton last Thursday concerning the Obama Care issue.

Thursday, July 17, 2014:

Going to Milton to attend a reunion last Wednesday were Eli, Lydia, Katie, Daniel, Emanuel, Eli Rudy, David and Martha, all YODERS. The Jacob SCHROCK family, Mrs. Alvin BONTRAGER and Martha, Mrs. Alvin BONTRAGER and two little boys.

Those leaving for Pirez, MN Thursday morning were Mrs. Edna BONTRAGER and four children, who went to visit parents and grandparents, also the Marvin MULLETS of Seymour and Joe and Viola MAS of Bloomfield, who are visiting a daughter, Rosa and Joe MILLER.

Leaving for Fertile, MN Friday morning were Jake YODERS of Centerville, Eli, Lydia, Katie, Emmanuel and Rudy YODER, Lena TROYER and two little boys, parents and siblings of Mrs. Jr. KAUFFMAN. They are expected home Tuesday evening.

Thursday, July 24, 2014:

July 21 - Born to Robert and Ivy DETWEILER son number six, July 20, named Marvin. Also four sisters to care and cuddle him. Grandparents are Felty and Barbara MAST of La Plate, MO, paternal grandfather, Robert DETWEILER of Milton.

Albert YODER received the news of a new grandson born to John and Ada BORNTRAGER of Hale, MI, born July 20, named Timothy.

There are several projects on the agenda in the area for this summer. Samuel BORNTRAGERS is building a shed-summer kitchen. Jacob SCHIVEKS are enclosing the open porch and adding a bedroom or two. Eli HORCHSTETLER is building a shed on the place he bought from Floyd PLANK with intentions to have living quarters in one end while they are working on the house. Reuben TROYER wants to redo his barn.

Thursday, August 07, 2014:

Visitors in church Sunday which was held at the NELSON home, were Allen DETWEILERS and eight boys of Princeton, Joseph and Laverda and two children, Leroy and Mary and three boys, Lavern and Lizzie and three children, Daniel and Edna and two girls, Jonathon and Magdalena and baby. This was the home of the DETWEILERS before they moved to Princeton. The three youngest boys of the ALLENS were also along. David, Leon and Lorren. They searched out the nooks and crannies which held many memories of their growing up years. Wm. MAST (Lewis) was also along, and returned to his Princeton home with the others.

Thursday, August 14, 2014: Going for the State Teachers Meeting in Milton Thursday and Friday were Jacob PLANK, Mary BONTRAGER, Esther MAST, Naomi and Malinda BEECHY, Rosa and Arie MILLER, Vernon and Mary TROYER. All had spread out in the Bloomfield area for the night. The MILLER and BEECHY girls were at their grandparents, Joe MASTS, Mary BONTRAGER at a cousin Aaron MAST, Esther MAST, Vernon and Mary at a daughter/cousin, the Samuel YUTZY's.

Thursday, August 21, 2014:

Born to Alva and Viola BONTRAGER, a daughter, August 13, named Irene. Their second child although the first one passed away at five days old, so we are all happy for them. Grandparents are Roy BONTRAGERS and Lester BEECHYS.

Saturday the Vernon TROYER family had a family gathering at Herman MASTS. The children were all present except Ivans and family of CO. Samuel YUTZY family and Wm. YODER family of Bloomfield and Jr. DETWEILER family were the out-of-town attendees. A total of 79 were present. A short and enjoyable day with visiting, singing and reminiscing. The young and energetic played volleyball.

Mary BONTRAGER spent last week in Bloomfield in preparation for the up coming school term where she is anticipating to have several classes.

John MASTS and family, Levi and Ruby MAST and Kathryn MAST attended at MAST and BONTRAGER reunion in Augusta, WI last week.

Thursday, August 28, 2014:

Samuel BONTRAGERS hosted a BONTRAGER Reunion Saturday, where many out-of-town folks attended. Those staying for the weekend were Fred BONTRAGERS and Toby SHROCKS of Augusta, WI. From Hillsboro, WI were Roman STUTZMANS. From Nappannee, IN were Wilbur TROYERS, Jr. BONTRAGERS, Aaron MILLERS and three boys. Esther BONTAGER and also a son of LaVern YODERS. Special cooks selected for the day were Ora and Florence HOCHSTETLER, Cora and Dean BONTRAGER, Edna BONTRAGER and girls. The above folks all attended church at Herman MASTS.

Felty MASTS of LaPlatta, MO spent several days with their daughter and family, the Robert DETWEILERS. Two other daughters also came to spend time with Roberts and their parents, the John YODERS of Harwood, MO and Jerry TROYERS of Richards, MO.

The Albert YODER family, Mary BONTRAGER, Wilma and Arie MILLER, Ellen DETWEILER, attended the SHROCK-YODER wedding in Windsor, MO last week.

Levi and Rosa MILLER, along with Dan and Anna BONTRAGER of Jamesport, were to Authur, ILL to erect a tombstone on their brother Moses' grave.

Jake and Barbara Ellen HERSHBERGER (the writer's brother) of Costa Rica, made a short visit with Vernon TROYERS Saturday evening. After supper they went to Leon to be with friends. They used to live in the Leon area in the 60's before they moved to Costa Rica.

Thursday, September 11, 2014:

September 8 - Schools are in session again. Timber View and Middle Fork resumed classes September 1. Jackson Corner wants to start September 8, Naomi and Malinda BEECHY are the teachers for Timber View, Rosa Miller and Esther MAST at Middle Fork, Arie MILLER at Jackson Center.

Born to Eli and Frannie HOCHSTETLER, a son, August 25, names Abner. Welcomed by four sisters and two brothers.

Vernon and Mary TROYER attended the wedding of Lavern SCHROCK and Ida STUTZMAN in Jamesport August 28.

Robert and Ivy DETWEILER went to Indiana and Ohio over the August 31 weekend to attend a reunion and also brought home a load of furniture for the furniture store.

Levi and Rosa MILLER, Robert and Ivy DETWEILER went to Wautona, WI for the funeral of Mrs. Eli (Laura) BYLERS.

Eli MILLER attended the funeral of his brother-in-law, Noah SWARTZ in Bowling Green, MO last week.

Wedding invitations are out for the wedding of Stephen DETWEILER and Rhonda SCHLABACH, both of Princeton, MO. Stephen is a grandson of the writer.

Thursday, October 02, 2014:

Born to Jacob and Mary SCHROCK, a son, September 27, named Steven. Welcomed by 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Paternal grandparents are Monroe SCHROCKS, maternal grandparents are Mosie BURHOLDER, both of LaPlata, MO.

Dena BONTRAGER (Roys) moved indefinitely to Newago, Wisc. She has a job working for her aunt.

Mary BONTRAGER (Samuels) went to Bloomfield where she consented to teach school this term.

Thursday, October 23, 2014:

October 19 ~ Jacob and Mary SCHROCK are still in Children's Hospital with their two and one half-week old baby, in Kansas City.

Roseanna TROYER went to Bloomfield to help her aunt, Leonard and Kathyn MAST, care for their twin boys. Mrs. Lester BEECHY was also over Saturday to take a peek at the twins and also visit her parents.

October 21 ~ Jacob SCHROCKS three week old baby was released from his two-week hospital stay in Kansas City last Tuesday.

The Jacob PLUNK family attended the funeral of grandpa, Jerry STUTZMAN, in Blair, WI.

Thursday, January 01, 2015:

The beautiful sunrise and sunshine on Christmas day was enjoyed by all.

REDDING:

January 09, 2014:

December 30 (delayed) - Sympathy is sent to Helen COMBS and Lil RIENHART on the death of their brother-in-law, Gabe BOECKMAN. His funeral was held Saturday at the Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Mount Ayr. Among those attending were his daughters, Amanda and husband Steve ROTHANZL of Valparaiso, NE, Cheryl and husband Brian MISLE of South Haven, MS, Barbara and husband Randy RAY of Plattsmouth, NE, Trevor ROTHANZL, Ryan and Becca RAY and Renda WILKINSON.

Thursday, March 13, 2014:

March 10 - Charles and Becky ABARR went to Oklahoma City with Weldon ABARR Wednesday and attended the funeral of David McBRIDE on Thursday. David, 45, was the stepson of Andy ABARR and died from complications of diabetes. Isabel ABARR, Jeanette INGRAM and Russell ABARR were also at the funeral.

Berta and Kenny QUICK hosted a surprise party Sunday for Dan and Kathy QUICK'S 40th wedding anniversary. Guests were Brian and Abby QUICK and Josh, Jeff and Rhonda QUICK, Alison and Berkley DAVIDSON, Bill and Ginny QUICK, Rebecca and Cliff SMITH and sons, Dorothy BARBER and Carrie and Wiley MAIN and sons.

Thursday, March 20, 2014:

Jan and Melinda SHERVHEIM and family went to Des Moines Friday to attend the wedding of Melinda's nephew, John CRANE and Agatha AUGUSTIANA. Melinda's nieces, Faith CRANE and Melody WIGDAHL, returned home with the SHERVHEIMS Saturday.

Methodist Action Club met Wednesday evening at Sharon WALKUP'S. The members decided to join the Ringgold County Cares group to pack food for the needy overseas in April.

The Thimble Club members met at the Tea Room in Allendale, MO Friday. Those present were Bessie PARKER, Cindy SNETHEN, Diane GOODALE, Sherry DAVIDSON, Peggy OVERHOLSER and Bobbi BAINUM.

Thursday, April 10, 2014:

Kenny and Berta QUICK returned Monday from Spokane, WA where they attended a memorial service for Berta's brother, Tom MORIN.

April 14 - The Sunshine Workers 4-H club will host their annual Easter party for kids on Saturday, April 19 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Redding Frontier Hall. Kids sixth grade and under are invited to come for games, activities, refreshments and candy hunt in the park. The 4-H parents and leaders will be having a bake sale at the same location and time.

Thursday, May 15, 2014:

May 12 - Katie and Preston HAYSE attended the wedding of Brad PRIEST and Kayla KREUGER on Saturday in Lincoln, Nebraska. Peter, Sally and Kyle HAYSE also attended and Kyle was the best man.

Thursday, June 12, 2014:

Congratulations to Rich ELMER and Lisa WILSON who were married Saturday evening at his house. Ginny and Bill QUICK, Phylis MATHENY, Rebecca and Cliff SMITH and sons, Carrie and Wiley MAIN and sons were guests. Phylis MATHENY was an overnight guest at QUICK'S on Saturday. Bryson and Kaden SMITH, Louden and Calvin MAIN were also Saturday overnight guests at QUICK'S. Rebecca and Cliff SMITH and Carrie MAIN were Sunday visitors at Bill and Ginny's.

The Redding School alumni reunion pot luck dinner will be held Saturday, June 28 at noon at the Frontier hall in Redding. All alumni and friends are invited.

Thursday, June 19, 2014:

June 16 - The Redding school alumni potluck is scheduled for Saturday, June 28 at noon at the Frontier Hall in Redding. All who attended school at Redding are cordially invited to attend.

Dean and Dale OLNEY called on Helen COMBS Saturday morning. Barbara MAST visited with Helen Saturday afternoon. Helen went to the community picnic sponsored by the Redding UMC Saturday evening at the park.

The Methodist Action Club met Wednesday evening at Bev McGINNIS'. The club memers discussed Vacation Bible School which will be held theweek of July 21.

Peggy and Jerry OVERHOLSER, Tucker DARRAH and Cade CLYMER went to the community picnic at the Redding park Saturday evening.

June 26, 2014:

June 22 - Sunday Wendell and Joan JACKSON attended the Waugh Reunion in Redding. All of Wendell's siblings, Virginia DEWAELE of Missouri Valley, Frances FINE of St. Joe, Charles JACKSON of Clearfield, Carolyn SHUPE of Cameron, Linda JACKSON of Mt. Ayr and Janet DARBY of Colorado, were in attendance.

June 22 - The Waubonsie Tractor Club ride was held Saturday with 18 tractors and a few riders participating. They went down to Allendale for lunch and stopped and toured the Middle Fork church on the way back to Redding.

Dan and Kathy QUICK went to his class of 1969 reunion held Saturday evening at the Country Club in Mount Ayr.

The WAUGH family reunion was held Sunday at the Frontier Hall in Redding. Charles and Becky ABARR were among those attending. The Middle Fork congregation catered the noon meal.

Don't forget the Redding School alumni potluck to be held on Saturday, June 28 at noon at the Redding Frontier Hall. All alumni are cordially invited to attend.

Thursday, July 03, 2014:

June 30 - Ed and June COMBS from Des Moines, Lil RINEHART and Helen COMBS attended the Redding school alumni reunion potluck on Saturday at the Frontier hall in Redding.

The parish-wide outdoor church service held at Middle Fork UMC Sunday was well attended.

Brian and Abby QUICK and Josh spent the weekend with Kathy and Dan QUICK, Kathy and Dan attended her 40th class reunion Saturday evening at the Country Club in Mount Ayr. The QUICKS all went to the BARBER family reunion Sunday in Allendale [MO].

Kenny and Berta QUICK sent to the Redding school alumni potluck on Saturday.

Bill and Ginny QUICK attended Bill's class of 1974 reunion Saturday at the Mount Ayr Country Club.

Dave HUNT recently who returned home from a trip to Guatemala visited at the BAINUM's on Friday.

Thursday, July 17, 2014:

July 14 - Sympathy is sent to Renae BAKER following the death of her father on Monday.

The Thimble Club held their annual family picnic Tuesday evening at the Frontier Hall. Among special guests were Larry Denney and Dianna Hensley, Verlene Cannon, Joe, Dean, Dale and Carroll Olney, Verla Dammon, Jerry McClure, Alexis and Baylee Darrah.

Cindy SNETHEN attended a bridal shower Saturday in Diagonal for Abby STEPHENS who sill soon be Mrs. Brad ELLIOT.

Thursday, July 24, 2014:

The VFW auxiliary ladies had the concession stand at the dance sponsored by the Grant City VFW Post Friday night at the skating rink in Grant City. Bobbi BAINUM, Carol Ann KERWIN, Lisa HARGRAVE, Sherry RUNDLE, Tina CHARLES, Suzi HULL and Jean COTTRELL were among those running the stand. The auxiliary group also served lunch at the KOBBE auction on Saturday morning.

Thursday, August 07, 2014:

August 4 - Sympathy is sent to the family of Vera CARSON who passed away on Saturday morning. Her funeral services will be held at 10:30, Wednesday, August 6, which would have been her 96th birthday. The services will be at the funeral home in Mount Ayr with burial in the Redding Cemetery. Lunch for family and friends will be at the Redding UMC following the service. Visitation will be on Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m. with family present from 6 to 8 p.m.

Helen COMBS visited with Iva DETWEILER and family Tuesday and met their new baby boy who was born on July 20th and has been named Marvin.

Thursday, August 14, 2014:

Gary and Linda HOSFIELD went to the KNAPP cousins' reunion Sunday at the Judge Lewis Park in Mount Ayr.

Kenny and Berta QUICK went to the MILLER family reunion Sunday at the community center in Benton. Tom and Richard KRUSE from the Chicago area attended the reunion and visited them on Sunday.

Thursday, August 28, 2014:

The OLNEY family reunion and potluck dinner will be held on Sunday, August 31 at noon at the Frontier Hall in Redding.

The HUNT family reunion will be held on Sunday, August 31 at the Allendale community hall with a potluck dinner at noon.

Congratulations to Kenny and Berta QUICK who celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary Thursday with supper at the Aberdeen Steak House in King City. Dan and Kathy QUICK, Bill and Ginny QUICK, Louden and Calvin MAIN also went.

Kathy QUICK went to a bridal shower honoring Cacey WILSON, bride elect of Austin QUICK on Saturday at the REC building in Mount Ayr.

Berta and Kenny QUICK went to Betty and Galen RUCKMAN's 69th wedding anniversary party Sunday at the Worth County Convalescent Center in Grant City.

Jan, Melinda, Matthew, Laura, Peter, Anna and Nathan SHERVHEIM went to Des Moines Tuesday to Becky and Bruce CRANE'S for a KLOOSTER family reunion.

Thursday, September 04, 2014:

Helen COMBS went to Georgia KINNE'S funeral on Thursday. Helen went to the OLNEY family reunion on Sunday. Also attending were Ed and June, Carl and Devin COMBS from Des Moines; Gary and Linda HOSFIELD, Jennifer HOSFIELD from Omaha, NE, and Tom HOSFIELD from Des Moines attended the wedding of Tyler HOSFIELD and Maggie McCANLESS Saturday in Kansas City.

Kay PRATT and granddaughters from AZ were Friday visitors at Ginny an Bill QUICK'S. The QUICKS celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary by attending the Civil War re-enactment in Lamoni and an I-Cubs game in Des Moines Saturday evening.

Thursday, September 11, 2014:

September 8 - Cindy and Dick SNETHEN went to the REYNOLDS family reunion Sunday of last week at the Judge Lewis Park in Mount Ayr. There were around 60 in attendance. On Monday they attended the BRAND family reunion at Poe Hollow with 104 in attendance.

Thursday, October 09, 2014:

Helen COMBS went to a reception Sunday at the Mount Ayr Christian Church honoring Anna Mae KOBBE and Doug NEWELL on their recent marriage.

Thursday, September 18, 2014:

J.W. and Betty ROBERTSON went to the Jackson school reunion Saturday at the Old Towne cafe in Allendale.

Thursday, October 16, 2014:

October 13 ~ The hayride to Boone Woods and weiner roast there, sponsored by the Redding UMC, Saturday evening was well attended. Helen COMBS was among those who went. Dick SNETHEN, Jerry and Jeff OVERSHOSLER drove tractors with hay wagons for around 41 riders. Skip RUSHING, Dennis and Stacy HANSEN provided guitar music and sang at the weiner roast.

Thursday, November 06, 2014:

November 03 ~ We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of J.W. ROBERTSON who died suddenly on Wednesday night. His funeral services were held on Saturday in Mount Ayr with burial in the Redding cemetery. Lunch was served to the family and friends at the Redding UMC prior to the service.

Dan and Kathy QUICK went to graveside services for Norene JARVIS HAGESTROM from South Carolina Sunday at the Redding cemetery. Berta and Kenny QUICK went to the HAGESTROM graveside services Sunday and served lunch for family afterward.

Thursday, November 27, 2014:

November 24 ~ Peggy and Jerry OVERHOLSER went to the DILLINBURG family Thanksgiving dinner Sunday at the Tingley community hall. There were 73 family members present including Verna MARTIN, Brenda and Sheldon COMER and family, Lesa and John DARRAH and family, Jeff and Brandi OVERHOLSER and family.

Tingley

January 16, 2014:

The Tingley meal site will become 40 years old on January 14. Something happened there last week that's never happened before. They were closed all week because of the weather. So there is nothing to report this week.

Thursday, April 10, 2014:

April 7 - Good news for the Tingley meal site. Melynda CRAWFORD has been hired as cook for the site. She will be replacing Cheryl ROACH, who recently turned in her resignation. Melynda is currently cook at the Mount Ayr site, plus cooking Monday and Tuesday at Tingley. She will continue cooking at Mount Ayr until they find a replacement. All hope it's real soon.

Thursday, June 05, 2014:

Everyone felt sad Friday when word was received that Judy POTTORFF had passed away unexpectedly in her home. Judy may have lived in Mount Ayr now, but she was born and raised in Tingley and still had many ties and friends here. Services will be held Tuesday at the funeral home in Mount Ayr with burial to follow at the Tingley cemetery. Sympathy is extended to her family.

Thursday, June 19, 2014:

June 16 ~ David JENNINGS shared with folks at the mealsite Friday that his sister, Ione JENNINGS WRIGHT, 92, Winterset, had passed away. Services will be held Tuesday at Winterset. Sympathy is extended to her family.

Thursday, July 17, 2014:

Monday was volunteer awards day. Insulated, blue carry bags, an appreciation gift from Connections Area Agency on Aging, were presented to recognize volunteers who regularly gave time to the mealsite in the fiscal year just completed.

The site could not have survived without all the help given through the years. Present to receive recognition were Naomi and George HOSFIELD, Don and Mary Jane NARIGON, Bill and Norma WEBB, Iona TRIGGS, Mary Sue McIntosh, Bonnie Manders, Marge WERNER, Darlene MORGAN, Sharon CASE, Neil and Irma JOHNSTON, Ethel CAMPBELL, Leota (Pinkie) COLLINS, Janelle TAYLOR, Cindy GOLIGHTLY, Karon Naomi and Lloyd and Kay DRAKE. Receiving recognition later were Dick and Virginia WALDEN, Sue RICHARDS, Turk ALLEN, Carmene JAMES, Evelyn SICKELS, Doris OVERHOLSER, Pauline MURPHY and Vern BROWN. Congratulations and thank you to each of you.

Thursday, August 21, 2014:

An open house celebration for Norma and Bill WEBB was held Saturday at the community building here. This dear couple observed their 67th anniversary. Due to health reasons, they are moving to an apartment at Adel to be closer to family. For the first time in seven years, all seven of their children were together. Many relatives and friends were in attendance. All wish the best to this dear couple.

Thursday, August 28, 2014:

Welcomed back to the [meal] site Tuesday was Gary and Dorothy BURGHER. News we were sorry to hear was the reason for their return. They're putting their home at Kellerton on the market and are going to make their home in Utha [Utah?] with their son, Donald. They will be closer to all their children then. We sure hate to have them move but understand their reason.

Our community was sorry to receive word that another one of our long-time Tingley residents, Georgia Etta KINNE, had passed away Friday at Health Care Center in Mount Ayr, where she currently resided. If any one individual is responsible for Tingley getting a mealsite, it would be this lady. She really went out on a limb to get it. This dear lady and friend is the one, who also talked me into applying for the manager's job years ago and here I am 40 plus years later.

Thursday, September 25, 2014:

Dave and Marge PATCH moved to Indianola Tuesday. Sure was good to have them take the time to drop by and share in the evening. All sure hate to have them move, but do wish them the best.

Marge WERNER received word that her son-in-law Dr. James SHELDON, Mesquite, Nevada, had passed away early Wednesday A.M. He was daughter Caroline's husband. No services will be held per his request. Sympathy is extended to his family.

Thursday, October 16, 2014:

October 13 ~ Lucille BEAMAN observed her 96th birthday this day. Everyone wished her a happy birthday. Her daughter, Arlinda ABELL and granddaughter, Karrie DARNOLD, were present to share the special day with her. They treated everyone to ice cream.

Sympathy is extended to the family of Frances JONES. Word was received here that she had passed away October 4. She and husband Red lived in Tingley awhile until he passed away. Frances was a sister to Daniel (Phyllis) SHPHERD, who do live in Tingley.

Thursday, November 20, 2014:

November 17~ Marge PERRY observed her 95th birthday on November 13. Her family treated everyone for the occasion Friday. Happy birthday wishes were extended to her.

Thursday, January 01, 2015:

Happy birthday wishes go to Wilmoth NICHOLS, who observed her 90th birthday on December 28.

Wishard Chapel, by Carol McCreary:

January 09, 2014:

December 30 (delayed) - Former Pastor Tom RUTAN needs prayers as he is fighting cancer of the esophagus. He will be having surgery soon at the University Hospital of South Carolina. Tom's address is at Chesterfield SC.

Thursday, February 27, 2014:

Congratulations to Ashley ADAMS on the birth of a son Monday. The little boy weighed in at two pounds, four ounces and was 14 inches long. Baby will stay in the hospital NICU for a couple of months.

Thursday, April 10, 2014:

The Women of Wishard (WOW) group met Sunday afternoon at the home of Carol Ann WEEDA. Attending were Barbie BELZER, Jackie STEWARD, Jenifer BYRD, Nancy DYKSTRA, Connie RICHARDS and Carol Ann WEEDA. Connie gave a lesson on stress. Last-minute plans were made for the fish fry to be held this Friday. The group talked about future local mission projects. Serving starts at 5 p.m. for Wishard Chapel's fish fry this Friday, which will be held at the Southwest Iowa REC building in Mount Ayr. The menu will consist of deep-fried Alaskan pollock filets, baked potatoes, cole slaw, baked beans, homemade rolls and bread and desserts.

April 21 - A total of 90+ attended Easter Sunday services at Wishard Chapel Community Church Sunday. Pastor Bill Armstrong had an inspiring message. The altar was adorned with 15 Easter lilies donated by families in memory of those who have passed. First Things First -- Carol Anne McCREARY, Barbie BELZER, Grace WARIN and Jodie WURSTER -- sang a beautiful song, "Don't Fear Tomorrow, God's Already There."

Wishard Chapel is saddened over losing one of its longtime members, Arlene BURDETTE. Services were held Tuesday at Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home. Burial was in Waterloo. Prayers go out to Jim and his family in this saddened time.

Thursday, May 22, 2014:

May 18 - Former Pastor Tom RUTAN is at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX this week for treatment. Chemo seems to be shrinking the cancer in his esophagus, liver and stomach. Prayers are still needed for his fight with this cancer.

Norm JENNING'S granddaughter, Amber HILL, underwent surgery in California and still needs prayers to fight infection.

Thursday, June 05, 2014:

Some good news for Tom RUTAN. His cancer has been slowed with chemo. He will continue the chemo for three more treatments, then take a break so he doesn't build up an immunity to it. He still asks for prayers.

Thursday, June 19, 2014:

June 16 - Fathers were honored this week during the worship at Wishard Chapel Community Church, from the Message, "Dad's Waiting at Home" to the scripture from Luke 15:17-24.

75 people attended the service. Praise team was Cindy STEPHENS, Carol Ann McCREARY, Barbie BELZER and Lacey WEEDA. Barbie and Carol Anne sang an old Dottie Rambo song, "Remind Me Dear Lord."

The women of Wishard will meet at 7 p.m. at the home of Carol Anne McCREARY on Sunday evening, June 22. They will be planning the bake sale that will be in the courthouse lobby on July 3. Bring food to the courthouse by 7:30 a.m.

Wishard Chapel will once again have a booth at the County Fair. We will be making salvation bracelets with the kids and handing out tracts.

Vacation Bible School at Wishard will start July 14 and run through July 18. This year's program is for ages 3-12th grades.

On July 20, church will be outside at the lake, followed by a potluck picnic. Anyone wanting to be baptized, let Pastor Bill know and he will meet with you. Baptisms will be held after lunch.

Visiting Wishard Chapel on Sunday was the former Rebecca LONG. She was visiting Charles and Helen LONG and helping Shorty SWANSON celebrate his 90th birthday. Rebecca lives in Des Moines.

Thursday, July 03, 2014:

Norm and Marian JENNINGS would like to thank Wishard Chapel for the plant and prayers at the time of Norm's sister's passing [Ione (JENNINGS) WIGHT].

Thursday, July 17, 2014:

We are proud of one of our own. Kaitlyn KLOMMHAUS, as she was crowned Ringgold County Fair Queen for 2014. Kaitlyn will go on to compete at the State Fair and we wish her the best. Abbey Adams won Miss Congeniality.

Thursday, August 14, 2014:

Wishard Chapel won the organization division in the Ayr Days parade this year. Received $5.00 in Mt. Ayr Money. Thanks to all who participated in the parade.

Thursday, September 04, 2014:

September 1 - Seventy-four were in attendance on August 31 to hear Pastor Bill's conclusion of the sermon series: "Great Invitations of the Bible." His last sermon title was "The Invitation of Conversion" with the scripture taken from Revelation 22:17. It was a very timely and inspirational message.

A card shower is being planned for Marie KENDALL on her 80th birthday. Marie is thte wife of Reverend Jack KENDALL who served Wishard Chapel several years ago. Send cards and well wishes to Julie KENDALL FRY [address], Cedar Rapids, IA 52405.

Thursday, September 25, 2014:

Congratulations to Carmon and Shayla COLLIER who were married at Wishard Chapel on Saturday, September 20. Also congratulations to Austin and Casey QUICK. May God Bless their marriages.

Thursday, October 23, 2014:

October 21 ~ Sunday evening several people from Wishard enjoyed a hay ride and weiner roast on the Richards Ranch. Several of the kids went fishing in the pond, played hide and seek in the woods, and watched the wild horses. The rest sat around a bonfire and ate hot dogs, and made smores, and sang campfire songs. Everyone had a wonderful time!

Thursday, November 27, 2014:

November 25 ~ Jim and Carol Anne, Ed and Tina McCREARY attended the wedding reception of Michael and Brittany BAKER at the Pavilion on Saturday night. The BAKERS were married in Clinton, MO last weekend and then had a reception here for those who could not travel.

An early Thanksgiving dinner was held on Sunday at the Country Club for the FERGUSON and WEEDA cousins. Fifty-two were in attendance to enjoy the wonderful feast.

Shea HALL and Justin KOPET of Cedar Rapids are the proud parents of a baby daughter, Noelle Grace KOPET, who was born Tuesday, December 16, 2014. The little lady weighed in at seven pounds, six ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. She is welcomed by grandparents Sam and Kathy HALL of Mount Ayr and grandparents Jason and Kris HAYWARD of Cedar Rapids. ~ Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, December 18, 2014

Katie WASKE and Michael MEEK of Creston are the proud parents of a baby son, Oliver Michael MEEK, who was born on Monday, December 15, 2014, at the Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston. The little man weighed seven pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Cindy WASKE and Richard CUNNINGHAM of Creston, Tim and Tawny WASKE of Creston, Tilena and Tory DUNLAP of Mount Ayr and Kevin and Tyanna MEEK of Grand City, MO. Great-grandparents are Gene TROST of Creston, Gert TROST of Creston, Joan WASKE and the late Joe of Afton, Bob and Mary Ann POTTORFF of Mount Ayr and Jane and Frank JAUNDRY of Creston. ~ Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, December 25, 2014

Photographs courtesy of Mount Ayr Record-News

Transcriptions by Sharon R. Becker, 2014