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McElroys Crowned at 16th Sweetheart Ball in Independence
McElroys Roger and Chris were named king and queen of the 16th annual Sweetheart Ball at the Moose Lodge, with last year’s couple presiding. The Women of the Moose fundraises for the WOTM Nurses Scholarship Fund as 200 attendees enjoyed The Country Classics. The event featured red, white and silver decorations and honored extended court members. Bess Truman celebrated her 82nd birthday in Independence, with daughter Margaret Truman Daniel visiting. notes on her health and routine follow. Valentine's Day long noted as the oldest western holiday, tracing back to Roman and early Christian origins.
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Roger
Chris) McElroy
Moose Lodge
Thomas
Judy) Dyne
William Eaton
Laurene Barrett
Women of the Moose
Wotm Nurses Scholarship Fund
McElroy
WOTM
Eaton
Lawrence
Sara) Hansen
Ronald
Martha) Hershberger
Willis Carter
Terry Holthouse
W. Sharrow
Carl Comassee
Ricky Miles
Joe Polach Jr
Thomas Brigiota
Denny Bogert
Paul F. Mulligan
Guy Williams
Donald Hulings
James Eshelman
Bill Moats
Rene Counasse
Victor Hansen
Richard Lobdell
Art Dingfelder
Harald Hammond
Ralph Amoroso
Pat Peterson
Richard Penoyer
Lucille Baccus
M. Agnes Lynch
Vennis Follett
Robert Shettler
Manley Robbins Sr
Aletha Halfast
Delores Steadman
George Ross
Shettler
Marie Wilcox
Mildred Hulings
McElroy's Flower Shoppe
Sawyer Enterprises