Monthly Archives: September 2016

South Pacific cast members announced

Lynnville-Sully will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s 1949 hit musical “South Pacific” Saturday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. in the high school gym. “South Pacific” is based on James A. Michener’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “Tales of the South Pacific,” which dealt largely with the issue of racism. Set during World...
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Russell Gause, 73

Russell “Russ” William Gause, 73, of Pasadena, TX, passed away Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016. He was born in Oskaloosa on Apr. 22, 1943, to the late Lory W. and Helen D. Gause. Russ graduated from Lynnville-Sully High School in 1961 and received a bachelor’s degree in finance and a master’s degree in economics from The University...
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Oklahoma earthquake rattles local residents

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake in north central Oklahoma was felt all the way in Iowa on Saturday morning, Sept. 3. The quake took place at 7:02 a.m., according to the United States Geological Survey, near Pawnee, OK. People in at least seven states were shaken up by the earthquake, which caused no serious injuries or...
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Revamped Texico Tri-Ride features motorcycles, cars, and tractors

Saturday, Sept. 3, was a beautiful day for a ride along the countryside, perfect for the 55 people who participated in the Lynnville Friends Church Texico Tri-Ride. This year’s ride expanded from just tractors to include motorcycles and cars as well. Following coffee and donuts at the Lynnville Friends Church, the cars and motorcycles departed at...
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Lynnville Friends Church focused on faith for 165 years

In 1851, the first meeting of the Society of Friends took place in the Jervis Johnson log cabin home. One hundred and sixty-five years later, the Lynnville Friends Church is celebrating God’s faithfulness to their growing congregation, which now meets in the Lynnville Friends Church located at 503 East Street in Lynnville. The congregation invites the...
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