APPANOOSE COUNTY —
The descendents of Levi anf Ann Purvis held their first family reunion in Chillicothe, Mo. in 1960. This year on Sunday, Aug. 11 the families met again for their 50th reunion. Chillicothe, Mo. is a half way distance between cousins who live in Springfield, Mo. and Newton. A delicious co-op dinner was enjoyed at noon. Linda Fields gave the blessing. The afternoon was spent taking pictures and visiting and the children enjoyed the pool.
Those present from Missouri were: Ann Mae Tennant, Marie Tennant, Beverly Litle, Mike and Laure Tennant, Linda Fields, Gayle and Cheryl Brace, Paul and Don Robinson, Terry Title, Keith and Linda Litle, Austin Robinson, Chloe Gomez, Brittany Litle, Danny Litle, Jason and Logan Litle, Reba, Mike and Adrianna Hyde, Kyle and Stacy Robinson, Brandon Robinson, Sammi Jo Smith, Joey and Corinne Riggs, Alexis Geoff, Carrie Akers and four children and Aaron and Niki (Litle) Stapleton.
Those present from Iowa were: Ferrell Purvis, Dean and Reva Lain, Floyd and Maxine Purvis, Ione Purvis, Florene Brown, Lyle Purvis and Charlie Foster.
Those present from Minnesota were Greg and Shirley Tennant and Anna Wallace.
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50th Purvis reunion
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Third Centerville concert of season will feature husband and wife duo
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AmeriCorps students donate time and money to 18-80 Club
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Exline helps honor Riddick, plans annual Easter Egg sale
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Centerville Preschool students take field trip to local recycling center
The children in Mrs. Reed’s class at Centerville Preschool recently went on a field trip to Rathbun Area Solid Waste Commission.
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Brick fundraiser helping to raise money to house bell in Exline
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Finch, Hines wed in October
Megan Maria Finch and Dustin Lane Hines were united in marriage on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 at four o’clock in the afternoon at Mt. Hermon Church in Chariton, Mo.
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Blackledge, Pierce engaged
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Blackledge of Centerville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lynsey Nicole, to Chad Pierce, son of Bill and Susan Pierce of Edmond, Okla.
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Add a little something to your hot chocolate this week, homemade marshmallows
The weather sure can not make up its mind whether it wants to be mild or to be like wintertime. I think the winter type of weather is going to win out at this time of the year.
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Finnish horse groomer chooses Appanoose County
One thing Jenni Adam, 31, learned during a decade of moving frequently for her work grooming harness horses was that she couldn’t do it forever. Someday, she would have to settle down.
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Property tax credits for the low-income, elderly and disabled
Each year Iowans who are elderly or have a disability may be able to benefit from property tax credits on their home or rent reimbursement on their apartment or mobile home lot rent.
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Five generations of one family
Five generations recently gathered for a family picture.
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January blood drive successful
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PEO holds meeting, secures new officers
On Jan. 10 Chapter NB, PEO met at the Golden Age manor with Virginia Hays serving as hostess.
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Volunteers sought to help with Medicare
Seneca Area Agency on Aging is looking for a few good men or women who are concerned about the seniors with Medicare and Medicare fraud questions. We have exciting volunteer opportunities for you.
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