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October is National Pork Month I want to thank Alice Ridge for coming and having the activities in my place while I was on vacation. Sounded like everyone enjoyed her and good to have someone different once in awhile. I had a good time and the weather was beautiful in Colorado. Thursday morning Scott Johnston had country school. He talked about his blind disability and showed some of the aids he used.

He had his computer that talks to him, a Braille watch and a label machine that makes Braille labels so he can tell what color his clothes are. He had a map of the college he attended. The buildings and roads were raised so he could read the map. He also had a Bible in Braille, but he also has his Bible on tape. The residents thought he gave a very interesting class.

Scott majored in broadcasting. He told many interesting events in his life. We thank nim for coming and look forward to him playing Bingo with us. Alice Ridge held a sing-a- long on Thursday afternoon. The residents really enioy singing, so are thankful Alice brings this activity to us.

Alice, Jean King and Daisy Moore played a game of Rummikub later in the day. Friday Wes Freemyer, Kenny Bolinger and Ralph Briggs entertained us. We always enjoy their toe-tapping music and hope they will return next month. LoDean Garner, Daisy Moore and Alice Ridge played a game of Rummikub the afternoon. Monday quite a few ladies got manicures.

Sunday school was held in the afternoon with a good size class. Earl Huntsman, Daisy Moore, Lucille Bailey, Lois Whitmore and Very Morey played a game of Dominoes. Tuesday morning we had a rousing game of flyball. We sure do get our exercise with that game. We read a short story while we rested and cooled down before going to lunch.

Charlie Manclers band camc and entertained us in the afternoon. They sure do have a lot of energy. They will be back in November. Come and join us for the good music. Eydie Stephens conducted church services on Wednesday.

Kim Brown helped sing. Elder Marvin Boyer helped serve Communion ana Merna Johnston from Creston was our guest. Eydie asked us if we had ever said, "Why am I still here?" Many people ask this because they question why we live on. Psalm 150 was read and in it, we found what we could do. We can praise the Lord, we can pray, we can smile.

All of these are much needed and in doing so, we can meet our obligation. We all have a purpose. "Live your life and forget your age." Mildred and Leonard Christian Women meet Christian Women ship of the Clearfield Christian Church met at 1:30 p.m. at the church. Becky Nelson opened the meeting.

The CWF prayer was repeated. Roll call was: Highlight of our summer. Minutes were read and approved. Sickness and concerns were remembered. Jessie Straight gave the The.

Blessing Box money was cussed. Bible study will begin at 2:00 September 7, place to be announced later. Rev. Eydie passed out the scriptures that we are to study for it. A thank you note will be sent to Rita Mason for making our CWF yearbooks that were received today.

Rev. Eydie announced that Grandparents Day will be Sunday, September 19 and Crop Walk September 26. Pledges were paid. Rev. Eydie led the lesson from Romans and 14.

Next meeting is October 6 at the church. Nioma Gaule will be the hostess and Roll Call will be My favorite pumpkin pie recipe. Viola Zeran served delicious refreshments. Betty Boyer, Secretary Pro- Tem Circle I I I meets Dorothea and Circle met at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Helen Jeter with 10 members and our President, Virginia Siverly present.

Dorothea opened the meeting with an item on She thanked Helen for opening her home to us. Darlene read the minutes of our last meeting and gave the report. She reported all but one member had paid their dues. Roll call was answered by recalling a memorable birthday. Dorothea showed us a pillow afghan she is making to sell at the Bazaar.

We talked about the Bazaar and Velma, RoEmma and Helen volunteered to make two pies each. A collection was taken for cards and stamps. Velma asked everyone to call her when someone needs a card. The lesson leader was not present, so there was no lesson but Velma showed us a Daily Devotional Bible she received for her birthday. It was a very nice one.

The October 20 Circle meeting will be at the home of Carol Lee Fisher at 1:30 p.m. NoTmie will be the leader. Helen served a delicious easy pie with coffee and nut cups. It was very nice. Darlene Larsen, Secretary The best preparation for good work tomorrow is to do good work today.

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Banks Wilson Jay Watson Bill Armstrong Mt. Ayr ita rfle ld Diagonal 464-3413 336-2363 734-5581 Phont day or night Rozmiarek gave us a set of pretty red Dominoes. We thank them, wc do play a lot of Dominoes at times. Evelyn Stevenson went to her home in Clearfield Saturday, September 11. We wish her well and hope she stops in to visit us some time.

Ruth sister, Esther Bailey came to visit her. Helen Overholser had Bonnie Fletcher and Becky Stamps take her for a car ride this week. Darlene Taylor, Yvonne Elaki, Thelma Brown and Nioma Gaule camc by to visit Helen Nelson. Jane Whitmore stopped in to visit with Lois Whitmore and Lucille Bailey. Willis company included Herb and Mary Carson and Ruth Henry.

Diana Son, Misty Walkup and Brenda Poppa camc in to visit Mary Lou Walkup. Jean visitors were Lee King and Ruth Heniy. Earl Gaule had Alvin Gaule and Nioma Gaule to see him. Lorraine and Arnold Leonard came to visit Arlene Powell. Normie Beggs came to visit with Lucille Miller and Opal Freemyer.

Minnie company was Nioma Gaule. Don and Kathy Cross came to see Leonard and Mildred Rozmiarek. Gwen and Spencer Sandeman and Holly Bills stopped in to see Grace Sandeman Vanetta Adkisson also came to visit us. Mildred Matthews visited with several residents this week. ita I ns uts Recent admissions and dismissals of Taylor County area residents: A legent a lth -C rn in Admitted: Z' Ida Winslow, Lenox; Francelca Monteleone, Corning; Robrrr, Mid, ford Dismissed- Francelca Montclconc, Corning, Zelda Winslow, Lenox; Grace Van- pelt, Corning, Chester drick, Market, Leona Schrader, Corning, Rcbccca Mick, Bedford Service Notes Dill is Honor Graduate Bill Long recently turned from Fort Knox, tucky where he was attending Army Basic Training for the Iowa Army National Guard.

Through the 9-week course, Bill was trained on numerous military tasks including Physical Training, Rank Structure, Hand to Hand Combat and weapons. In order to advance out of Basic Training, certain tasks must be done to standard Bill Long did his part better than any other person his unit and was given a plaque and several military coins at the graduation ceremony in August as he was considered the Honor Graduate. Lieutenant Colonel Matt Murphy also gave Bill a Battalion coin during his first drill back at the unit in Corning. Bill is currently a senior in Lenox. His parents are Cindy Goodale, Darin Goins exchange vows in Diagonal A candlelit wedding ceremony in the United Church in Diagonal was the setting for the marriage of Cindy Jo Goodale and Darin Ray Goins, both of Diagonal on June 12, 1999.

The bride is the daughter of Jon and Kathy Goodale of Diagonal. The groom is the son of Kevin and Cathy Kilgore of Diagonal and Don Goins of North Carolina. A single rose was placed on the altar in memory of the late Ruth Tridle Kilgore, mother of the groom. The 7 p.m. ceremony was officiated by Rev.

Eydie Stephens of Diagonal, aunt of' the bride, and Rev. Pam Farren of the church. Music was by organist Judy Newton of onal, friend of the couple. Honored guests were Bill and Joan Goodale of Diagonal, grandparents of the bride; Edith Goins of Diagonal, George and Clara Kilgore of Clearfield, and Lorraine Crone of Diagonal, grandparents of the groom. Unable to attend were Linnabell Tridle of Benton, grandmother of the groom and Marie Woosley of Shannon City, great grandmother of the bride.

The bride Asvore a length ivory satin gown witli" chapel train, off the shoulder sleeves, and scalloped neckline and hemline, adorned with lace and pearls on the bodice and hemline. Her headpiece was a crown of satin roses with a detachable elbow length veil with strands of pearls and flowers trailing down the back. The bridal bouquet was of ivory roses with accents of navy blue and silver, which were the colors used throughout the floral arrangements and decorations. Maid of honor was Heidi Lumbard of Atlantic, friend of the couple. Bridesmaids were sisters of the bride, Billi Goodale and Kelli Goodale, both of Diagonal.

They wore gowns of navy blue satin accented with silver accessories and carried bouquets of navy baby mums and ivory carnations. Best man Chad Schlapia of Kansas City and groomsmen were Mike Sobotka of Mount Ayr and Travis Gaule of Lenox. All arc friends of the couple and wore charcoal tuxedos with navy vests, while the groom wore ivory. Ushers were Mike Goodale, brother of the bride, and Ryan Lindblom, Paul Kilgore and Sean Kilgore, brothers of the groom all of Diagonal. Staci Goodale of Adel was flower girl and Brandi Goodale was the ring bearer.

Both are cousins of the bride. Nike Goodale of Diagonal and Ryan Goodale of Adel, cousins of the bride were candlelighters. The personal attendants were Emily Yancey of Sedalia, MO, friend and Terri Higgins of Creston, cousin of the bride. Guest book hostesses were cousins of the groom, Jennifer Kuonen of Diagonal and Jacque Armstrong of Mt. Ayr.

Gift attendants were1 cousins of the bride, Abby Stephens and Greg Goodale of Diagonal. Flower attendants were Lesa Dolecheck of Beaconsfield, cousin of the bride and Pam Carson' of Diagonal, cousin of the groom. A reception was held following the ceremony in the Diagonal Community Building. Hosts were Jerryu and Barb of DiagQrjal, uncle aunt of bride, and Jaclc and Ginny Carson of Diagonal, aunt and uncle of the groom. Serving were aunts of the bride, Kristy Goodale of Diagonal, Gale Goodale of Adel and Brenda Stephens of Clearfield.

A friend of the couple, Katyn Graham of Benton did the floral arrangements. grapher was Jan Johnston of Diagonal and Dick Stephens of Clearfield was videographer, friends of the couple. They are both graduates of Diagonal High School. The bride has a Degree from Northwest Missouri State University and taught summer school in the Creston School District prior to assuming her current position teaching Elcmentaiy Special Education in the Murray Community School. The groom is employed at Wal-Mart and is pursuing a Degree from Buena Vista, Creston Center.

They enjoyed a Florida honeymoon before moving into their home in Murray. te from SWCC Southwestern Instructor Receives Publishing Award Psychology Lloyd and Kim Long of Lenox, instructor, Julia Omarzu, has won an award for a paper she co-authored for Personality and Social Psychology Review. The award was given by the International Society for the Study of Personal tionships. Julia and Dr. John Harvey wrote "Minding the Close which received New tribution Award.

They have also recently published a book on the same topic. PIITLS Refresher Class Southwestern will be offering a Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) class on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The class will be held in the Multipurpose Room of the Performing Arts Center. This class focuses on advanced life saving measures for trauma patients in a prehospital setting.

Instructor for this class will be Steve Noland from Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines. There is a tuition fee. Eight CEHs will be offered for EMS providers. THE CLEARFIELD CHRONICLE P.O. Box 238, Clearfield, IA 50840.

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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Clearfield Clironicle, 0. Box 238, Clearfield, IA 50840-0238. To register or for more information, call the SWCC Adult Continuing Education office at 515-782-1332 or 1- 800-247-4023, ext. 332; 515- 782-1441; 515-782-1449; or 1- 800-247-4023, ext. 332, 441 or 449.

Moped Safety Class A state approved Moped Safety Class will be held on Saturday, Oct. 9, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The class will be held in the Multipurpose Room of the Performing Arts Center in Creston. There will be a fee for the class.

According to state law, all 14 15 year olds must complete this class in order to obtain a moped license. This course is also recommended for those that will be 14 within six months. Pre-registration is REQUIRED by noon Monday, September 13 at the Adult and Continuing Education Office. Please have name and address ready when calling. Call 515- 782-1449; 515-782-1441 or 1- 800-247-4023, ext.

449 or 441. If sufficient enrollment is not met, the class will be canceled. By Iowa Farm Bureau Pork production remains an important part of economic success and will be celebrated during National Pork Month in October. Iowa is the No. 1 producer of hogs, with Iowa farmers marketing more than 25.7 million hogs in 1998- almost a quarter of the total U.S.

market. There are approximately 17,000 hog production ations in Iowa, home to nearly 15.3 million head, or more than 24 percent of the hogs as of December 1998. There were $2.4 billion in pork production cash receipts in 1998-about 23 percent of total crop and livestock cash receipts. In addition, pork production generated $12 billion in economic activity in Iowa last year. Food Priccs Increase in Third Quarter Food shoppers had to dip a little deeper into their pocketbooks during the third quarter of 1999, according to the American Farm Bureau latest informal survey of retail food prices.

The market basket survey shows an 87-cent increase in selected grocery items during the third quarter of 1999. Americans paid $32.92 for 16 selected items during the third quarter, up from the sccond quarter average of $32.05. The average also matches the highest average on the survey since its inception in 1989. Prices averaged $32.92 during the third quarter of 1997. The third quarter has historically produced increased in the average price.

Economists say eating habits and demand for certain products during the summer months tend to generate slight increases at the grocery store. Of the 16 items on the survey; 11 increased in price. A five-pound bag of potatoes experienced the sharpest increase because of lower supplies, jumping 33 cents to $1.91. A dozen eggs increased 15 cents to $1. In addition to potatoes and eggs, the items surveyed include: bacon; apples; milk; pork chops; white bread; cereal; flour; whole fryers; cheddar cheese; corn oil; vegetable oil; mayonnaise; sirloin tipjjapjJ ground chuck.

American Farm eau conducts its informal quarterly market basket survey to help track retail food prices to ensure they are in line with prices received by the farmers and ranchers. While grocery prices have inched up slightly over the past' two years, the and share remains mostly unchanged. The farm value of each food dollar spent in the United States is approximately 21 cents. Labor, at 38.5 cents, is the largest component of the food dollar. I lime for an insurance clicck-up Are you Comfortable with your current coverage? ere just a th to rdered tra ig ta lk from a know ledgeable a ith budget a eed in in be ing covered.

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