Donald “Don” Merrigan, 87, Maryville, died Friday, October 21, 2016, at Parkdale Manor, Maryville. He was born March 3, 1929, in Guilford, to Patrick “Pat” and Irene McLaughlin Merrigan. He graduated from high school in Stanberry. Funeral services were Monday, October 24 at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Maryville, with Father Martin DeMeulenaere officiating. Burial was at St. Columba
The Nodaway County Republican Women will hold a meeting at 11:30 am, Thursday, November 3 at Carson’s Restaurant, Maryville.
The Maryville Public Library offers Book Nibblers for infants to three-year-olds from 9:45-10:15 am, Thursday, November 3. Children, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, interact with books, rhymes, fingerplays, flannel boards and songs. Also from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, on Thursday, a Book Nibblers Story Hour will be offered. For more information, contact the library
Hopkins Community Betterment will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 pm, Wednesday, November 2 at the Christian Church meeting room, Hopkins. The church is handicapped accessible if entering from the east side. All interested individuals are invited to attend.
The local Masons will gather at 7:30 pm, Monday, October 31 for regular communications at the Masonic Lodge on North Main, Maryville.
A Bully Breed event will be held from 1 to 3 pm, Sunday, October 30 at the New Nodaway Humane Society, 829 South Depot, Maryville. Hot dogs will be served. For more information, call 660.562.3333.
The Nodaway Parish will have a lunch benefit for the Christmas Adopt-a-Child Program from 11 am to 1 pm, Sunday, October 30 at the United Methodist Church fellowship hall, Graham. Donations will be accepted for the lunch featuring beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, rolls and dessert. The proceeds will be used to
The Nodaway County Senior Center presents a parking lot Boo Bash from 4 to 8 pm, Saturday, October 29. Donations will be accepted at this event featuring a wiener roast, bounce house, face painting, pumpkin painting, live music and other activities. The center is located at 1210 East First Street, Maryville. For more information, call
The Clearmont United Methodist Church will host a Lord’s Acre dinner and country store bazaar from 4 to 7 pm, Saturday, October 29. Donations will be accepted for the dinner featuring pulled pork sandwiches, chili, vegetable soup, brownies and pumpkin bars. The country store will feature breads, jams, jellies and other items.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Eric Greitens is on a bus tour across Missouri and will be in Maryville on Friday, October 28. There will be a campaign rally for him at 3:30 pm at the Maryville Country Club. This is not a fundraiser, but a rally to show support for his candidacy.
