The Current Local from Van Buren, Missouri • Page 8

PRe 8 The Current luteal, Van Buren, Thursday, March 5, 1987 I I What About The Good Things? I If vou listen to the news these days and read the papers, it would I i a i rvo rti i seem that everything is baa ana getting worse ism. nvvm 0-o oi I evervthinn vou hear is how bad everything is. It's rather difficult to keep a positive attitude in the face of all the gloom and doom. The fact is we live in the greatest country on the face of the earth. Wc are the 1 is we live in tne greatest country on mc waim.

ait mc i most prosperous nation known to mankind. We are the best housed, best educated, and well fed people alive. Oh sure, people gripe and grumble. They only have two cars, five dogs, a color TV, and a healthy government check, but it could be much worse. What if they had to work and provide for themselves? 2 The good thing is all our people are not like that.

We have many good people who work hard, pay their debts, believe in God and still love the U.S.A. We would like to mention that not all the kids have gone bad either! Many of our young people say "no" to drugs, alco- hoi, and pre-marital sex. We have many young people who study hard and they are blessed with one of the best schools in this area of the state. i We are also fortunate to live in a community where people in need I find a helping hand and neighbors care about one another. 1 think it's lime we think about the "good things." God has blessed us in a wonderful way and we need to praise him 'more.

We welcome you to praise him with us at Ellsinore First Baptist Church L. We Care!" and Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Hurt of Doniphan were all there and spent an enjoyable afternoon visiting. Rolla Johnson's brother, Homer Johnson of Oceanside, passed away March 1st.

Our sympathy is with the family. Several birthdays of Fremont folks on Feb. 28th: Rolla Johnson, August Rothlisberger, Pam Crass, Jim Rodebush, and Sharon Ruth Norris. Have lots more happy birthdays, folks. she goes with a walker and wheelchair.

Mrs. John Jones went to St. Louis to bring John home. She said he still was not eating very well. Mrs.

Erma Hardwick had to make a second trip to the doctor with her earache, but says this Tuesday morning that it was better. Mrs. Myrtle Vermillion was taken to the Mtn. View Hospital Thursday morning by ambulance. The doctor says she has pneumonia in one lung.

Mrs. Ruby Ford drove to Poplar Bluff last Sunday afternoon and spent the night with her son and wife, Melvin and Daisy Ford, and went to see her doctor Monday before coming home. Gene Burke had the misfortune of getting his arm cut with a power saw. His sister, Clara Rothlisberger, rushed him to the doctor who gave "him seven stitches and dressed it. Gene said he was fine now.

Mrs. David Crouch and children Aaron and Jennifer of St. Charles visited at my home Saturday evening. She also brought a nephew, Robert Townsley, and one of his friends, Joby Sanders, of Van Buren along for the ride. Anita's mother, Mrs.

Mildred Shupe, has been pretty sick, so Anita came to see her. 1 talked to Jerry Black and she said Elmer is doing pretty good and that she is just fine. Jerry took Elmer to Salem on Thursday to the doctor. Norma Massie tells me that Bertie Smith is doing fair and we are glad to hear that, Bertie. Here it is March 1st: cloudy, windy and really cold.

So guess March is coming in like a lion, hopefully it will go out like a lamb. Had four visitors at church, Mrs. Gertrude Greene, and Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Burke and Ferrell Burke of Van Buren.

Visiting Elsie Dixon recently have been Mr. and Mrs. Micky Dixon, the Rev. A. D.

Cleaver, Mike Dixon, Terry Cleaver, Keith Cleaver, all of Van Buren; Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDowell and son David, Pam Cleaver and son Josh of Mansfield, Evelyn Smith of Eminence, Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Eudaley of Houston, Marie Alley, Wilma Dixon, Mr.

and Mrs. Edward Jones, all of Fremont. Edward is to go to the doctor and get a check-up on his foot. Bro. Raymond and Milda Sconce's grandson Weldon came to church with them today.

He attends school at Bolivar. It was nice to have him at church. We miss two of our favortie folks, Joy and Wanda Buxton of Van Buren. They left Saturday morning to go to the state of Washington to work. This is a fine country to live in, but there is not very much work, and bills have to be paid, so we lose our favorite folks.

Visiting Mrs. Lily McDowell were her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDowell, and son David of Mansfield, and Mr. and Mrs.

Chuck Easley of Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Burke celebrated their 57th wedding anni- East Carter R-2 Board Meeting Report The East Carter R-2 Board of Education met in regular session on the evening of Feb. 16, 1987, and purchased school buses, changed the date of graduation, heard a report regarding drivers education and also a request regarding the purchase of choir and band uniforms.

The board continued their switch to diesel-powered school buses by purchasing four new International buses which should be delivered in August of this year. Allied Bus Company of Nixa, was the successful bidder. When these new buses are delivered, the district will be halfway through the transition to diesel. The three diesel buses that were bought last year are performing very well and are much more economical to operate. In order to accomodate churches in the area and also friends and relatives of graduates who must travel long distances, the board voted to move high school graduation from the traditional Sunday evening to Saturday evening.

Graduation this year is now scheduled for May 16, 1987. Supt. Knodell reported to the board that the administration is looking into the possibility of having a drivers education program next school year. Negotiations are underway with car dealers who might provide a car for the program. Also, a search is underway for a teacher.

Many parents and students have inquired about the possibility of beginning drivers education, and this is why the study is now underway. Mrs. Beth Duckett spoke with the board again about the band boosters' request that the school purchase new choir and band uniforms. She gave the board prices to consider and chairman of the board, Ron Cates, stated that the board would consider the proposal and make a decision as soon as possible. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for March 16, 1987.

This is one week later than normal due to some board members being out of town on the second Monday, which is the regular meeting time. Fremont News By TELSA CROUCH Ivan Rodcbush of Piedmont and Elbert Rodcbush of Van Buren came to see their sister, Mrs. Myrtle Burrows, and had an enjoyable visit. Mrs. Faye Hedgepeth of New Madrid and Mrs.

Edna (Peg) Hedgepeth of Springfield also stopped by to see Myrt. Jerry Black and I drove to Winona on Monday; Jerry to do business and some shopping and I just tagged along for the ride. It was such a nice day and good company to be with. Mrs. Velva Ford had the misfortune to fall in her home Sunday morning and broke a bone in her foot.

Her foot is in a cast now and Vern Sheets celebrated his birthday on Feb. 28th, and his wife Clarabell will celebrate hers on March 3rd. Happy birthday wishes to both. Paul and Marnetta Sue Aubuchon of Arnold became the parents of twin girls on Feb. 20, 1987.

They named them Amanda Renee, who weighed in at 4 11 ounces, and Melissa Sue at 5 6 They were born one month early, but are doing fine. This makes Paul and Betty Aubuchon grandpa and grandma for the third time, as Paul and Marnetta have and older daughter, Pamela, at 20 months old. The other grandparents of the twins are Mr. and Mrs. Gene Harbin of Arnold.

Paul Aubuchon, formerly of Ellsinore, is one of a set of twins himself; the youngest children of the late Noah C. and Mary Melvina (Freer) Aubuchon that lived on Upper Ten Mile near Ellsinore. Grandin Eastern Star Met Feb. 12th Thursday evening, Feb. 12th, in the regular stated meeting of Grandin Chapter 519 of Eastern Star.

The meeting was opened in proper form and business was conducted, including the initiation of Mrs. Jody Phillips and Mrs. Velvet Pruitt. It is good to have these young girls join our ranks, and we hope they enjoy being members and serving in the Eastern Star. Our visitors included: Sue Travis (sorry I didn't get her chapter and number), Elenore Phelps of Van Buren Chapter 118, Louise Wallace of Golden Rule Chapter 1 of Pres-cott, Bill and Elva Price of Piedmont Chapter 347.

Each group was introduced, welcomed, and escorted to their seats by way of the East. Also present was Ilene Wood of Grandin Chapter 519 DDGM of the 47th district. The daughter of Ola Rayfield of Piedmont Chapter is seriously ill and a card was sent. The son of sister Viola Day died, and a card was sent to her. There were several of our own who came tonight as sideliners and all were welcomed.

It was great to have Richard help us out with the initiation. Geraldine also filled in and Bill Price. Thanks, friends. Our own who were present were Richard and Geraldine Richmond, Dewey and Mildred Million, Opal Wood, Hazle Shoat, LaDonna Rockwood, Margaret Roam, Mary Risby, Neva Darby, Geneva Cooper, Marie Moore, Elsa McDowell, Dorothy Webb, lone Carnahan, Sam and Bernice Riggins, Brenda Wallace, Penny Carrick, Golda West brook, Opal Kester and Debbie Hodo. It was decided to give the shower for Opal Kester since they lost their belongings in a fire earlier this year.

Bring gifts to the next meeting. Following chapter's close, all retired to the dining room, where LaDonna and Opal really did a beautiful and versary on March 1st at their daughter, Faye Cook's, home. Those attending from out of town were Trena Rodeman and two children of Ellington, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Ford of Poplar Bluff, Mr.

and Mrs. August Rothlisberger, Gene Burke and Ruby Ford of Fremont; Jordan and Dana Page, Ray and Pat Burke, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Burke and daughter Casey, Mr. and Mrs, Kenny Burke, Mr.

and Mrs. Kelly Burke, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Ross and two children, Billie, John Paul and Ferrell Burke, Mr. and Mrs.

Eddie Burke, Mr. and Mrs. Lanny Burke and two children, and Mrs. Wanda Bales, all of Van Buren. Congratulations, Johnnie and Ruby.

Hope you have many more anniversaries. Everyone had a really enjoyable time. Mr. and Mrs. August Rothlisberger made a flying trip to Poplar Bluff Thursday, then had to make another trip Friday.

Dale Boyd is cleaning his lot off next to Dorothy Bell's, and is preparing to move his trailer onto his lot. Welcome home, Dale and Ruth. I walked over and visited with Jerry and Elmer Black and Helen Reed this Monday morning, and Elmer's aunt, Opal Brawley, of the Wilderness came to see Elmer. He was not feeling too well, but hope he soon gets to feeling better. Relatives and friends of Rolla Johnson stopped by Sunday afternoon to wish him a happy 94th birthday.

His children, Ann, Emogene, Henry and Mr. and Mrs. Owen Johnson were present. Other out of towners were Deos and Ber-tham Johnson of Collins, Johnny Johnson of West Plains, Bill and Mr. and Mrs.

Bud Johnston of Alton, Wayne Johnson of Thomas-ville, Gene Oesch of Wilderness, Ellsinore Area News By AGNES BOYER 322-5439 Bill, Jan, Vicky and Bradley Risby took Bill's mother, Mary Risby, to Shoneys for her birthday. Those visiting with Ed Carnahan and Mary Risby were Charles and Lorene Carnahan of Columbia, Wendell and Betty Carnahan of Denver, Jim and Shirley Gooch of Owensville. Marcia Carter met them at Rosners Restaurant for dinner (That's in Flat River). Violet Crowley had lunch with Mary and Ed on Tuesday. Bill and Mildred Perkins were in Poplar Bluff on Sunday and went by the hospital to see Hessel Martin.

She fell and fractured her hip and had to undergo surgery. She's doing fine. Benny Wilder celebrated his birthday on Teh. 26th. I think he must be about 40 years of age.

(I wonder if he thinks he can jump the branch at Freeland without getting wet?) Kenneth Clark will be celebrating his birthday March 6th. We hope he has a nice one. We understand Noah Morelan is not doing very well at this time. We extend get-well ishes to him and all others ho are ill. I wonder if one our correspondents is getting a bit forgetful? Someone reported she forgot to pick up her husband Albert at the station where she had deposited him.

Bobbie Hahn was surprised but very happy to receive a $250 scholarship to help with her medical study. Congratulations to Bobbie. The scholarship was given by the Lucy Lee Hospital. Norene Bacon called to see if I had gotten word about the birth of twin girls to the family of Paul Aubuchon. 1 just got the news item, and it will be put in for me.

Jerry, Sue and Jennifer Vinson visited Luther and me on Saturday evening. Iva Friend fell and fractured her hip. She was taken by ambulance to the hospital. Rhonda Cates had some girls home with her on Friday afternoon for a slumber party in honor of her birthday. Beth Duckett spent part of the week in Illinois and St.

Louis. She went to be with her sister Sue while Jim was undergoing a series of spinal tests. We hope all goes well for Jim. Roy Duckett will be celebrating his birthday next week. We hope he has an enjoyable time.

Delores Price said they spent Saturday in St. Louis to visit her father Ray Yates. He seems to be doing fine. He's at Wilma's. Curtis Kelley of Cape Girardeau called as he had seen a copy of The Current Local and saw some names he wanted some information on.

He said he used to attend school on Upper Ten Mile and Oran Tucker was his teacher. Miles Tolliver visited with his aunt Anna Patterson and did some work for her on Tuesday. On Wednesday Jim and Maxine Smith did some carpenter work for his Aunt Anna. Fran Quay and Anna shopped in Poplar Bluff on Friday. Gary Stucker and Cindy Huber of Cape Girardeau and Brenda Ayers of St.

Louis visited their parents, Ed and Clara Stucker, over the weekend. The flu bug has really hit this area. Lots of people are sick with it. Some are getting pneumonia along with it. Let me say that it sure makes you sick and most all have a terrible cough with it.

I've sure had a bout with it these past two weeks. I hope all are well or better at least. Alford and Pat Kendriek of Portland, are visiting in the area. He says his sister Opal Kretschmar of Florida is also visiting in this vicinity. Write Checks Collect Interest Grandin News By IVA LEWIS Mr.

and Mrs. John Wilds and sons and Iva Lewis visited Mrs. Wilds' nephew, Freddie Bender, and family at Wyatt on Saturday. A good number of folks out of town attended funeral services for Cynthia McKinney at United Methodist Church on Wednesday. Larry Pruett, John Harviell, a Masonic director, and Wally Connis of Poplar Bluff held services at the Congregational Church on Sunday morning.

The speaker was Wally Connis and his subject was Mrs. Mary Johnston moved from the Grandin housing unit to Fisk on Friday. The rural fire department had a bake sale last Saturday and did real well. The money goes for insurance for the fire trucks. A few gave donations, and it was greatly appreciated.

Visiting Mrs. Hazle Shoat last week were Mrs. Margaret Roam of Ellsinore, Mrs. Velvet Pruett, Mrs. Debbie Hodo, Mrs.

Margaret Kear-bey, and Tammy Nance. of Grandin SPECIAL AUCTION On tasty display of refreshments with a valentine theme. All enjoyed the delicious refreshments of ham rolls, cheese balls, dainty cakes and different yummy punch. In Memory In loving memory of my husband, Monroe Carter, who passed away Feb. 28, 1975.

On that day you were a lonely traveler. With faith and trust you started a journey down a long and winding road. As you traveled and climbed each hill, there was a guiding light that promised eternal peace and rest. I miss you each and every day, and that vacant spot in my life will never be filled until I am truly home with you in the loving arms of God. Sadly missed by his wife, Minnie Carter Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Friday, Mar. and WOW Saturday, Mar. 7 at 11 a.m. At 2H AUCTION Located 4 miles west of Ellsinore, then Vi mile south CATTLE SALE Tuesday, Mar. 10th 6:30 p.m.

Poplar Bluff Sales Inc. on 21 Highway 6 6:30 p.m. Jewelry, Watches, etc. will have a good line of good. See the friendly people at the BANK OF GRANDIN to find out more about this amazing NOW checking schedule.

Lots of New Used Merchandise, New Living Room Suites, 2 and 3 New Recliners, Tool II 142 Sets, Lots of Gift Items, Bank Bisque and Ceramics Tackle Boxes, Big Truck-load of Used Merchandise Appliances From St. Louis. Also International lVi Ton Truck wLog Loader, VW Dune Buggie and Lots of Items Too Numerous To Mention. All kinds of cattle will be sold. Consignments will be accepted until time of sale.

Flea Market On Grounds For Further Information Call Nathan or Randal Carter 785-3925 or 998-2358 Auctioneer's Note: This sale GRANDIN and ELLSINORE. MO. Member FDIC useable and resaleable merchandise. Dealers welcome. Sale Manager Auctioneer Don Bilbrey Call 322-5384 Dave Collins.