Wilbur Clay

the Department of Defense as an environmental engineer at Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock, TX, and later at the Marine Logistics Center in Albany, GA.

During the years of moving with his work, he served small country churches in Indiana, Iowa, Missouri and Georgia. At retirement, he and his wife moved to Kentucky to serve for seven years as assistant professors at Clear Creek Baptist Bible College. Danny taught courses in Systematic Theology, Ethics, Music in Worship and Old Testament. During that time, they led mission teams to Scotland and Turkey.

Danny and Elli moved to Florida in 2012 where he served another seven years as a senior adult Sunday School teacher and Forever Young choir member at First Baptist Church, Winter Haven. He leaves his wife Elli, two daughters: Dr. Heather Gillum (David Hutson) and Heidi Dillenbeck; grandchildren: Tristan Dillenbeck, Andrew, Sophie and Colin Hutson.

Danny passed away on June 20, 2023, at the age of 78.

PUTNAM COUNTY R-I

SURPLUS PROPERTY

Pictures and detailed descriptions will be found on our website at www.putnamcountyr1.net

Crystal goblets, crystal glasses, mugs, plates/ saucers, bowls, etc.

Epson 3LCD WXGA Projectors only, no power cord, HDMI, VGA – Qty 4

Promethean Projector only, no power cord, HDMI, VGA – Qty 1

Football/Baseball field lights – Qty 4

Football helmets – Qty 31

Turn in bids to lshipley@ putnamcountyr1.net by August 7, 2023

Wilbur Clay, 80, of rural Putnam County, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Wilbur Leon Clay was born in Unionville, Missouri, on January 8, 1943, the son of George and Myrtle (Mahoney) Clay. He was raised in the Sydney community of Putnam County and graduated from Unionville High School in 1960. Wilbur was also a graduate of the school of hard knocks. He worked at Montgomery Ward and McGraw Edison before beginning work as a hired hand at several area farms in eastern Putnam County. Wilbur also operated his own farming operation which included hogs and cattle. He worked as a cattle buyer at the Kirksville Livestock Market and later did custom fencing and haying. Wilbur was a hard-working man who provided for his family.

Bixler 108 Listening Room Live Music on the Square Performances

2023

July 28 ~ (Fri) 7pm Jess Klein, North Carolina

Aug 4 ~ (Fri) 7pm Kate McDonnell, New York, MD,MA)

Aug 11 ~ (Fri) 7pm Ryan Biter, Flagstaff, AZ w/Teri Brown opening

Aug 18 ~ (Fri) 7pm Dana Cooper, Nashville via Kansas City

Aug 26 ~ (Sat) 7pm P.J. Brunson - North Carolina

No Admission Charge

For more information, go to Bixler 108 Facebook page or Contact: Tom Keedy @ 660.626.7803 or thebixler108@gmail.com

The Bixler 108 Listening Room is located @ 108 S. 17th St. Unionville, MO (West side of the square)

Wilbur married Linda Walker in LaPlata, Missouri, on May 3, 1996, and she passed away July 17, 2016. Wilbur never met a stranger and was widely known in north Missouri. He never spoke ill of anyone. He loved to coon hunt and team rope. Wilbur liked his horses and was active in the saddle club. He once served as vice president of the local Farm Bureau. He liked to shoot pool and square dance.

Wilbur is survived by two daughters: Cheryl (David) Robinson of Novinger, Missouri, and Vicky (William) Martin of Moberly, Missouri. His grandchildren are Lee (Tom Abell) Martin, Clay (Stormy) McClanahan, Michael (Autumn) Robinson and Sasha Robinson. Great grandchildren are Lily McClanahan, Sydney Robinson, Tyler Robinson, and Harper Murphy.

Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents; siblings William Clay, Evelyn Redmon, Alice Martin, Juanita Anders, and Wayne Clay; and four nephews, Kermit Young, Kenny Young, Gerald Young, and Joey Summers.

A memorial service will be held for Wilbur at Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home at 11:00 am Saturday, August 12, 2023, with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Private inurnment will take place at the Lipp Cemetery. Memorials may be made payable to the Lipp Cemetery and

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— a combo we can certainly get behind.” entrusted with Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565. forming locally. After independently releasing her first two albums, winning the Telluride Troubadour Songwriting Contest, and garnering several Boston Music Award nominations, she launched a worldwide tour that included performing before 70,000 at the Fuji Rock Festival in Japan. Back in the US, Klein’s career took off and now accounts for 11 albums and appearances on Good Morning America and NPR’s All Things Considered.

Since Boston, Klein moved to Austin, TX, where she immersed herself in Austins’s vibrant music culture before settling with her husband (songwriter Mike June) in Hillsborough, North Carolina.

Klein’s sixth album, City Garden (five stars, MOJO Magazine) caused The Boston Globe to describe her as “Quite simply one of the most gifted performers this area has produced.” The New York Times calls Klein “a songwriter with a voice of unblinking tenacity”. And the music publication, The Bluegrass Situation, hails her work as “one part grassroots social activism, two parts alt-country guitar rock

Her live shows explore the musical offerings of many styles - from rock n roll to folk to classic jazz standards. She shares songs of personal healing, growth and change with her audience, always leaving them moved, uplifted, and empowered.

You can go online and check out much of Klein’s music, but even better you can come to Pollock and hear her live at 5 pm on Friday, July 28 along with all of the other great music, including the Eastern Heights band at 7 pm Friday, the Pumptown Band at 3 pm Saturday, followed by Rhonda Vincent and the Rage at 7 pm Saturday.

Tipton Named to Rockhurst University’s 2023 Spring Dean’s List

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (July 19, 2023) - Rockhurst University has announced the dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester. This honor recognizes students who have achieved a gradepoint average of 3.5 or above.

Chloe Tipton, Unionville, was among those receiving this recognition.

Rockhurst University, founded in 1910 and located in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, is a Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition committed to providing inclusive, innovative and transformative education. As a comprehensive university and supportive community of nearly 4,000 students, its mission is to form lifelong learners in the liberal arts tradition who engage the complexities of our world and serve others as compassionate, thoughtful leaders. Learn more at www.rockhurst. edu.

Unionville First Christian Church

Sunday Services ~ 8:30 am, 10:45 am & 6 pm

Sunday School ~ 9:45 am

Weekly Fellowship:

Monday ~ Ladies Quilting ~ 9 am

Monday Night Bible Study ~ 6 pm

Tuesday ~ Ladies Bible Study ~ 9:45 am

Wednesday ~ Bible Studies ~ 6 & 6:30 pm

As we celebrate our country’s Independence, join us in learning more about the only One that can give us complete victory over sin and death. For more information please visit: unionvillefcc.org or call 660-947-2205

The Unionville Republican

Northeast Missouri Rural Telephone Company2020 Uncashed Capital Credit Checks

Northeast Missouri Rural Telephone Company, pursuant to its Bylaws, hereby notifies the members and/or former members set forth on the following list that said members and/ or former members have a claim to funds for capital credits. If said monies are not claimed within sixty (60) days of this notice, by written request and/or personal appearance at the office of the cooperative located at 718 S. West St., P.O. Box 98, Green City, MO 63545, then said money shall be deemed assigned and donated to the Cooperative. If you have questions about an uncashed capital credit check listed below, please call Paula Linhart, at 660-874-4111.

Northeast Missouri Rural Telephone Company

Michele Gillespie, General Manager

NEMR is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Dale Jr, Robert Or Ulanda Unionville, MO $37.93

Dale, Martin Gladbrook, IA $32.03

Daniels, Harold Or Phyllis Queen City, MO $36.10

Darnel, Brenda Novinger, MO $31.32

Dayton, Linda L Memphis, MO $81.46

Deacon, Roland Or Selena Milan, MO $7.50

Deegan, Walter J Rutledge, MO

Dehm, Shayne Or Lori A Olathe, KS $74.12

Dekoning, Brian K Unionville, MO $5.52

DePuy, C Ann Novinger, MO $57.32

Dial, Ronald K. Memphis, MO $47.18

Dial’s Salvage Worthington, MO $34.39

Dickel, Willard Or Mary Lou

Albert Or Nancy Kirksville,

Jani Queen

Baker, Duane Novinger,

Baker, James Or Leola Kirksville,

Serena

Big A Enterprises Inc. Rutledge,

Billington, Tracy Berry Kirksville,

Billups, Brainerd Or Genola Memphis, MO

Bishop, Jane Green City, MO

Bishop, Thomas Or Jane Green City, MO

Bloom, Walter W Wyaconda,

Boon, Robert E Luray,

Bowles, Miller Jefferson

Boyer, Ronald F Lineville,

Braden, Carrol or Ardis Davenport,

Braden, William or Colleen Kansas

Bramlett, William Or Estelle D Golden, CO

Branscom, William C Independence, MO

Brassfield, Debra Green City,

G G or Lola B

Bryant, Bettie A Las Cruces,

Bugham, Holly Cowgill, MO

Bunch, Darwin or Doreen Schaumburg, IL

Burkholder, Neil Or Lucinda Downing, MO

Byrn, Rick Granger, MO

Byrnes, Thaddeus Kirksville, MO

Campbell, Russell or Judith D Lone Tree, IA

Capps, Junior L Livonia, MO

Card, Gale Or Millie Green Castle, MO

Carey, Kevin Or Barbara Worthington, MO

Carlock, Mary A Unionville, MO

Carson, James Or Darlene Green Castle, MO $7.48

Carter, Charles S Arbela, MO $25.65

Casady, Casandra Unionville, MO $217.72

Chandler, Clark Lawton, OK $130.31

Chia, Paul Kirksville, MO

Chown, Kevan Or Mary Kirksville, MO

Chowning, Donna Rutledge, MO

Christian Chapel Church Brookfield, MO

Circle In Snack Bar Doylestown, PA $44.51

Clark, Debra Pollock, MO $81.90

Clay, Arnold Or Elaine Kirksville, MO $41.74

Clayburne, Jodi Luray, MO $39.64

Clifton, Steve Or Kelley Novinger, MO $11.04

Clover, Henrietta Springfield, MO

Clover, Henrietta A Springfield, MO

Cochenour, Kerry E Kahoka, MO

Coffman, Ogle E Kirksville, MO $27.00

Cole, Robert Kahoka, MO $8.55

Conner, Tim Novinger, MO $14.74

Core, Tabitha Unionville, MO $6.45

Coulter, Dawn Carthage, IL $20.69

Cox, Max Or Catherine Oskaloosa, IA

Cox, Wayne L Or Cheryl M Ottumwa, IA

Craig, M C Kirksville, MO

Crist, Paul Or Willadeane Glenwood, IA

Cullum, Dean Or Diana Jesup, GA

James N or Velva

Don

David Or Shannon

Frank Or Barbara Columbia, MO

Galluzzio, Tony Or Tari Hannibal,

Derick

Gibson, J W Or Cynthia Novinger,

Girotti, Eugene A Novinger,

Glidewell, Donald L Phoenix, AZ

Goddard, Keith Or Cindi Brookfield, MO

Goodwin, Sharon Bellaire, TX

Gorham, Tania Novinger, MO

Grant, Paul A Edina, MO $21.57

Gray, Stephanie N or Robert M Kirksville, MO $70.23

Greenstreet, Cynthia A Unionville, MO $23.16

Gregory, Gerald L Or Charlotte V La Porte City, IA $13.68

Griesenbrock, Milton Or Charline Muscatine, IA $20.93

Groom, James Or Sandy Springdale, AR $50.59

Grover, Ben or Marjorie Kirksville, MO $36.48

Hackney, Austin Or Pearl Unionville, MO $19.50

Hackney, Wilda Unionville, MO $37.20

Hahn,

Kain, Mrs. Chuck Milan, MO $5.95

Kerr, Hollis Or Ruth San Tan Valley, AZ$249.84

Key, Linda Luray, MO $116.26

King, Jeff W Cape Girardeau, MO$74.21

Klingsmith, Phillip Or Geneva Kirksville, MO $37.79

Kress, Kay A Cedar Rapids, IA $30.26

Krider, David Or Connie Seymour, MO $175.59

Lark, Clara Belle Green City, MO $26.71

Lawrence, Geneva Kirksville, MO $35.78

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Ledford, Rick or Violet Novinger, MO $18.26

Lee, Arthur R. Centerville, IA $20.12

Lee, Michael Novinger, MO $14.63

Lepage, Dennis Or Royal E Fullerton, CA $28.32

Lloyd, Elvin D Or Virginia L Greentop, MO $33.24

Loan, Dennis R or Anita A East Moline, IL $123.02

Logsdon, Tim Cincinnati, IA $52.74

Longano, Chris Or Tina Rutledge, MO $27.57

Lopez, Jesus or Sonia Memphis, MO

McFarland, Roscoe L

Or Gladys Novinger, MO

McKee, Bill Or Nancy Trinidad, CO

McKee, John W

Or Nancy Hawley La Mirada, CA

McKeehan, Pamela Green Castle, MO

McKinney, Alfred Belton, MO

McLain, Amber Albia, IA

McLin, Boon Or Carol Edina, MO

McQueen, Bonnie Novinger,

Melbie, Joyce Columbia,

Mendenhall, Sarah Memphis,

Miller, Floyd Or Marie Green City, MO

Miller, Greg Blue Springs, MO

Miller, James E Or Lorna Branson West, MO$119.78

Miller, John L Butler, MO

Mills, Silas Or Marietta Demotte,

Mitchell, Goldie Luray,

Mo. Bridge & Concrete Warrenton,

Monroe, Dustin Arbela,

Moore, Terry Or Jenci Richmond,

Moots, Fred L Kirksville, MO

Mordente, M Portland, OR

Morgan Fertlizer Melbourne, FL

Morgan Fertlizer Inc. Melbourne,

Morris, Jack Or Kathryn Green

Morrison, Ron Or Wendy Kahoka,

Mullenix, Lee R Or Betty J Green Castle,

Munford, Scott A Farmington,

Myers, James J Coatsville,

Neagle, James B Or Elsie M Loxahatchee, FL

Neighbors, Maggie Unionville, MO

Neighbors, Terry or Kathy Kirksville, MO

Eldon

Nichols, Robert L or Beth L Novinger,

North, Gladys Marengo,

Novinger Locker Carthage, MO

Nye, Pat Luray, MO

Oliver, Bennie Or Marilyn Licking, MO

Reynolds, Basil L Green City, MO $52.32

Richardson & Fowler

Investment Co Inc Wheaton, IL $124.77

Ridenhour, Guy A Or Margaret Scottsdale, AZ $43.72

Ridgeway, Marion F Unionville, MO $27.00

Ridgeway, Robert Oskaloosa, IA $6.78

Riley Sr, David E Lebanon, MO $53.44

Riney, Ted R Green City, MO $29.52

Ritchie, Debra K Green City, MO $116.29

Roberts Jr, R Reuben Or Bessie Louise Kahoka, MO

Roberts, Harry N Green Castle, MO

Roberts, Richard H Wyaconda, MO

Roberts, Stephen N Kahoka, MO

Rockhold, Loeta Davenport, IA

Rogers, Georgia Novinger, MO

Roland, William Or Shellie Rutledge, MO

Ross, Jeff Purdin, MO

Ruggles, April R Mullins Macon, MO

Ruggles, Jane Maloney

Or Rusty Kirksville, MO

Runnels, A Eugene Or Donna J Sun City, AZ

Rupley, Betty J Desert Hot Springs, CA

S.W. Bell Telephone Co. Olathe, KS

S.W. Bell Telephone Co. Ballwin, MO

Kevin Livonia, MO

Salsberry, Edwin Novinger, MO

Saylor, Pat Kirksville, MO

Schafer, Wes North Pole, AK

Schapeler, Robert Or Nan Green City,

Charlie Or Nettie Kirksville,

Leon Novinger,

Armenda

Kenneth Or Rose Marie Centerville, IA

Terry D Green City, MO

Sedore, Doyle Or Liz Kahoka, MO

John L N Lauderdale, FL

Seltzer, Harold D or Sharon K

Linda

David Or Louisa

John Or Mary

Carletta R

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James A

Privia, Elmer F Or Henritta

Raine, James

Ralph, Wayne Or Edith

Redmon,

Reese, George E Kirksville,

Reneau, Franklin E Green Castle,

Short Takes

By John Grimaldi, Assoc. for Mature Am. Citizens

The Golden Birthday Party

They came from all corners of the earth to attend a birthday party at Guisachan House in the village of Glen Affric in the Scottish Highlands recently. The event was held to celebrate the birth of the first litter of Golden Retrievers 155 years ago. The event attracted

466 dogs and their owners. According to the Golden Retriever Club of Scotland, “the Golden as we know it today was bred at Guisachan, Glen Affric, near Inverness, the Scottish Estate of Lord Tweedmouth, from a series of matings which commenced by mating a good looking yellow coloured Flat Coated Re- triever with a Tweed Water Spaniel called ‘Belle’ (a breed now extinct but believed to be a small liver coloured dog with a curly coat).”

And the Winner Is???

It doesn’t get more exciting than the race that took place in England recently. There they were, no less than 150 contestants going as fast as they could in hopes of bringing home the winner’s cup in The Snail Racing World Championships in the U.K. town of Congham. Making the event more rousing is that the 50 year old race was suspended for three years due to the outbreak of the covid pandemic in 2020. And the winner was Larry the snail who finished the 13 inch race in just two minutes and forty seven seconds, 47 seconds shy of a mollusk by the name of Archie who covered the course

MO $34.16

Yoder, Kyle Or Sarah E Marcum Rutledge, MO $27.29

Younger, Louis W Jr Novinger, MO $39.90

Zimmerman, Charles Arbela, MO $15.20

Zipprich, Denise E Luray, MO $28.41

Zust, George Or Mariah Columbus, IN $15.72 in two minutes flat in 1996 and who remains the world record holder.

Home is Where You Make It

Thinking about moving to Nebraska? If so, you might want to check out a rather unusual residence-- a renovated missile silo. YouTube’s Andrew Flair purchased the nuclear bunker last year for $550,000 and turned it into an 2,000 square foot underground home. It’s listed for sale for $750,000 as “an opportunity to own a piece of cold-war military history and the ultimate survivalist retreat, weekend escape or perhaps an Airbnb.” And it comes, “complete with electricity, hot and cold running water, working septic system with lift station, and a water purification system.”

Assessing the Damage

RedBrush on stage after. The Food shack opens at 8 am Saturday. You won’t want to miss the food there or the famous Lucerne pie bakers. Raffle tickets are available during the fair with winner announced after RedBrush. They have updated facilities so don’t miss the Stock Show next week. I hope to see you there! We want to thank the many volunteers and supporters who help make the Stock Show possible.