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100 YEARS AGO
JUNE 10, 1925
Palmyra has voted several bond issues of late and in the past fifteen years the voters have passed favorably on a total of eight bond issues. The money has all been used for the public good and Palmyra is now supplied with all of the modern conveniences except a paved Main Street. Our sewer system should be extended and that is matter that should be given attention in the near future.
The marriage of Miss Ella Maurine White and Dr. Elbert F. Hartwell of Marion, Ill, was solemnized at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.V. White in Fabius township last Saturday evening.
The annual West Ely Lutheran Sunday School picnic will be held tomorrow in Smith’s pasture on the West Ely gravel road. If the weather is good, a large crowd may be depended on to be at the event.
The Rothweiler bakery and cafe which has been closed for several weeks until the affairs of the partnership could be settled in bankruptcy court, will be opened for business in a few days. Last week, it was bought by Bryan and Mathius Rothweiler who will continue the business.
W.L. Owsley Jr., went to Chicago Saturday night for a visit of several weeks.
Mrs. Josephine Glendinning, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Glendinning of Fabius, who is a trained nurse in Barnes’ hospital, St. Louis, has been promoted to the superintendency of the operating room.
Ben M. Yeager yesterday bought Mrs. Iva Smith’s residence property in the northern part of the city. He paid $3,500 for it.
Carl Decker and wife of Hester, and Ernest Wall of Philadelphia, spent Sunday with Arthur Decker and family.
A fine baby daughter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Haydon earlySunday morning.
State Highway men began preliminary work on the new paved road between Palmyra and Hannibal Monday morning.
Philadelphia news – The new garage under construction on the new lot just south of the Community House, is progressing nicely. Mr. Bleigh tells us he expects to have a filling station in connection with the garage. This will be an improvement for the city and a very popular business corner and splendid enterprise.
75 YEARS AGO
JUNE 14, 1950
Otto Eichman, son of Mrs. Murl Eichman, of Palmyra, has been selected to spend his summer vacation observing laboratory work in Quincy clinic under the direction and supervision of Dr. O.F. Shulan.
The tables were turned last Thursday evening at the “Ladies night” at the Kiwanis club when the ladies, under the direction of Gene Poole, provided the program. Poole spent weeks in preparation for the program, and with the help of the queens, prepared a detailed report on the life history of each of the Kiwanis club members and from this he conducted a guessing game called “Who am I?”
For meritorious achievement, Capt. Charles F. Schroder, of Emerson, Mo., was awarded the Air Medal with one Gold Star at a formal review held last week at Selfridge Air Force Base.
Funeral services were held June 8 for Robert Michael White, one of the twins of Mr. and Mrs. Harold White of Palmyra. The infant was born to Mr. And Mrs. Harold White, a blind couple, of Palmyra on Monday and died Wednesday night. Three other children also survive.
Clement Goodin of the Emerson Jolly Workers 4-H club, won the state championship in the 4-H club sheep shearing contest which was held last Thursday at the National stockyards at St. Louis.
The. Banner for the highest rating in the scholarship tests held during the 27th annual Rural School Day at Hannibal was presented at the Cloverdale school June 2. Mr. Meyer, president of the Chamber of Commerce, presented the banner to Chester Bross. It was won by Chester and David Bross, but David was unable to be present. Other awards were printed to Louise Kaden of Woodland and Doris Bode of West Ely.
Russell F. and Charles E. Fogle, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Russell F. Fogel, Palmyra, were among more than 1,200 graduates who received degrees and certifications at the seventy-ninth annual commencement at Iowa State College. Both earned bachelor of science degrees in chemical technology.
Little Miss Linda Beth Sprague, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene T. Sprague, was four years old Monday and to celebrate the event, invited some of her little neighborhood playmates to play games and have fun on the lawn of her grandmother, Mrs. Julia Sprague. Each playmate was presented with a rose corsage, a gift of little Miss Marilyn Million. Those bidden to attend were Marilyn Jean Million, Sallie Ruth Moorman, Tonya Lou Gross, Martha Ellen White, Susan Sears and Alice Kay Sutterfield.
The ice cream supper held in Philadelphia Saturday night was attended by a large crowd. The proceeds will be used for the upkeep of the Dunn cemetery which is located one half mile South of Philadelphia and was one of the earliest cemeteries established in this section of Marion County.
50 YEARS AGO
JUNE 11, 1975
The present contract for ambulance service in Marion County with Walt Walton, present contractor, will be continued on a month to month basis until new ambulances arrive.
There is good news for Palmyra tax payers. The City Council passed a new tax ordinance at the June 5 meeting, regulating the levy with a reduction in the rates. The budget is based on a tax rate of $1.65 per $100 valuation, 25 cents under last year’s.
Four persons survived a boating accident on the Mississippi River Saturday night, which occurred when the boat struck pier 5 on the Memorial Bridge. Courtland H. Barnard III, 21, Philadelphia, operator of the boat, and Diane E. Bleigh, 21, Hannibal managed to swim to shore at Curtis Creek. Taken to the hospital were Herschel J. Graupmian, 21, Palmyra, and Jane Kendrick, 21, Monroe City. They were found about a half mile south of the bridge by a barge tie-ip.
Wesley J. (Monty) Powell, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Powell of Route 3, was fatally injured in a a tractor accident June 4 on the Sonny Voepel farm about 10 miles west of Palmyra.
An impressive looking new trophy case at the high school was the project of the student council. Corby Jacobs also turned over the last $25 from the quarterback club to help purchase the case.
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Plunkett and family and Mr. and Mrs. Junior Plunkett and family called on their mother, Mrs. Neola Steffen, Sunday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lillard had as supper guests Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Porter Lillard, Mrs. Robert Tiemann, Rodney and Robin, Mrs. Rusty Rothweiler, Shannon and Tracy and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Evans, Eric and Mary Lisa.
Miss Julie Jacobs was installed as Worthy Advisor, Rainbow for Girls, in ceremonies Saturday evening at the Masonic Temple. Flower girl and crown bearer were Tara Johnson and Jody Hirner. Others installed were Diane Snow, worthy associate advisor; Belinda Foster, Hope; Leigh Anne Lewis, Faith; Karen Snodgrass, chaplain; Vicki Red, recorder; and Mrs. Ardath Harrington, Mother Advisor. Jody and John Jacobs, brothers of Julie, lit the seven branch candelabra before the installation.
Buses pulled into the Palmyra Middle School about sunset Friday, June 6, to return the seniors of the class of 1975 back home after the annual senior trip to Washington, D.C.
Two oil paintings of the late Rev. A.J. Becker will be received and dedicated this Sunday at Zion Lutheran Church, Palmyra. Also to be dedicated is a set of five offering plats, made in Hawaii and inscribed to the memory of Rev. Becker.
25 YEARS AGO
JUNE 14, 2000
The Palmyra City Council caught considerable flack Thursday night from city employees for the raise given to utility workers earlier this month. The council members were told the raises were unfair and had caused a rift between Board of Public Works employees and the other departments.
The Palmyra R-I Board of Education is not concerned that operating expenditures are projected to exceed the expected revenue for the 2000-2001 school year. Superintendent Jim Lowe noted anticipated balances are expected to better June 30 of this year and will make up for any deficits the school might encounter.
Marion County R-II School will not have to worry about finances next year as the preliminary budget shows a surplus of $48,349.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peiter, Hannibal announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea, to Craig King, son of LaVaughn King and the late Donald H. King, Shelbina.
The Palmyra United Methodist Church held its confirmation on Sunday, June 11. Confirmands were Mary Alice Willis, Donna Lynn Drebes, Patrick Ross Hill. Thomas Luke Yager and Ryan Charles Plattner.
Forrest and Georgia Logan celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with a family dinner June 11.
Park Chapel Baptist Church will celebrated its 125th anniversary on Sunday, June 25.
Jocey Kendrick, Ewing, was selected as a top 10 semi-finalist in the Miss Missouri Pageant recently.
Philadelphia news – The bill has been received for the street lights in Philadelphia. The total for the year is $290. As the street lights are only kept on through donations, any amount is appreciated.
Zion Lutheran School held its graduation on May 24 at the church. Kindergarten graduates were Ryan Bowman, Abby Johnson and Luke Gottman. Eight grade graduates were Jacob Schmidt and Gretchen Jacobs.
New Palmyra R-I School FFA officers include Jacob Heimer, president; Jamie Mannigel, vice president; Matt Hall, second vice-president; Katie Bross, third vice-president; Amanda Wigle, parliamentarian; Marin Summers, reporter; Lacey Griesbaum, historian; Andy Lehenbauer, sentinel; Sarah Buckwalter, secretary; Seth Redd, treasurer; and Jason Crane, chaplain.
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