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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1971

Page

4

Miss Barkelew and Donald Bratton Engaged

Dr and Mrs Robert H Barkelew announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Ellen Barkelew to Donald Leslie Bratton son of Mr and Mrs Richard E Bratton of Wheelersburg Ohio formerly of Mexico Both graduates of Mexico High School class of 1969 Miss Barkelew attends Columbia College in Columbia Bratton will enter US Army on April 21 after attending University of Missouri in Columbia He plans further education after service A late summer wedding is planned

Robert H. Barkelew 7 Elm Tree Barbara Ellen Barkelew Donald Leslie Bratton Richard E. Bratton Wheelersburg Ohio Mexico Miss Barkeley Mexico High School Columbia College At Columbia Bratton US Army University of Missouri

Hobbs Home Hosts Rush Hill Church Women Meeting

Rush Hill Church Women gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Othal Hobbs home. Mrs. Russell Silvey led the meeting with a devotion titled Christians a Challenge. The program featured a film, The Story of the Crucifixion, presented by Mrs. Silvey, with attendees including Mrs. John Blass Mrs. Robert James Mrs. William Goshorn Miss Blanche Allen Miss Bertha Allen Mrs. Robert Riley Mrs. Clyde Shoup Mrs. Marvin Davidson and Mrs. Carol Clausen.

Hobbs Rush Hill Othal Hobbs Russell Silvey

4-H Club Hears Mrs Phillips Prairie Dale Health Talk

The Prairie Dale Helping Hand 4-H Club met at the CEC building with Delbert Healy presiding. Bruce Talley led devotions and pledges, Barbie Farris ran games, and Money World and Foods Five presented demonstrations. Mrs. Robert Phillips gave a health talk on tooth care. Nineteen members and twelve guests attended. a skating party was set for April 17. Diane Newbrough, Marty Lee, and Fawn Talley joined the Share-the-Fun committee with Mrs. John L. Farris as advisor.

Hears Phillips Prairie Dale CEC Delbert Healy Bruce Talley Barbie Farris Money World Foods Five Robert Phillips Diane Newbrough Marty Lee Fawn Talley John L. Farris

Lutheran Women Meet In Boonville

The Columbia Zone Lutheran Women's Missionary League holds a spring rally at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Boonville on Thursday April 22 Registration starts at 10 a.m. The theme Fresh Skins for New Wine features Dr Walter S DeClue superintendent of the Missouri Training School for Boys Boonville and Mrs John Gibson. afternoon tour of the school follows. closing devotion in the chapel.

Columbia Zone Lutheran Women's Missionary League Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Boonville Walter S. DeClue Missouri Training School For Boys John Gibson Missouri Training School

Golfing Season Opens for Women at Mexico Country Club

The Women’s Golf Association of the Mexico Country Club will open its season Wednesday. Co chairmen Mrs. Richard B. Smith and Mrs. W. W. Cockrill announce a 1 p.m. business meeting after luncheon, with golf set to begin at 1 30 p.m.

Women's Golf Association of the Mexico Country Club Richard B. Smith W. W. Cockrill

Brotherhood Day At St. Paul CME Church

Brotherhood Day will be observed Sunday at St. Paul CME Church with events starting at 2 p.m. Rev. C. A. Trotter leads the church. Choirs from Vandalia Wellsville Fulton Bowling Green Columbia Centralia Mexico and city churches take part. St. Paul leaders are Willis L. Davis and William H. Patterson with committee members William Fountain Virgil Vance Oscar P. Payne Henry Mozee William Gardner Clarence Gould and Edward L. Williams.

Brotherhood St. Paul Henry Mozee William Gardner Clarence Gould Edward L. Williams

Mrs James Danser Hosts Bridge Club Night

Mrs James Danser entertained her bridge club Tuesday evening at her home with guest Mrs Tom Taylor. Bridge favors were won by Mrs Murray Purcell and Mrs Taylor. Other players included Mrs John Harmon, Mrs John Reddick, Mrs Derrill Kuhlman, Mrs Robert Piper, Mrs James R. Baker and Mrs Woodrow Lee.

James Danser Tom Taylor Murray Purcell Taylor John Harmon John Reddick Derrill Kuhlman Robert Piper James R. Baker Woodrow Lee

Social Notes of Mrs Francis B Jesse Home Return

Mrs Francis B Jesse returns to San Antonio after a 10 day visit with her mother Mrs Ralph Null and her parents in law Mr and Mrs Roy B Jesse. Calendar items list Chapter DE PEQ 115 p.m with Mrs Robert E Dodder and program by Mrs George B Wraith. Upcoming meetings include PEO Co operative board 730 p.m with Mrs James F Covington Captain John Hall Chapter Daughters of American Colonists 130 p.m with Mrs J R Eckenberger. HD PEO BLL dinner 630 p.m Fellowship Hall Mexico United Methodist Church Happy Circle luncheon 11 a.m Centennial Baptist Church. Mexico Country Club meeting 1 p.m after luncheon golf 130 p.m.

Francis B. Jesse San Antonio Tex Ralph Null Inlaw Roy B. Jesse Robert E. Dodder George B. Wraith PEO Co-operative Board James F. Covington John Hall Daughters of American Colonists J. R. Eckenberger Fellowship Hall Mexico United Methodist Church Happy Circle Centennial Baptist Church Women’s Golf Association of Mexico

Bridal Shower for Miss Schreier Ahead of April 24 Wedding

A bridal shower honoring Miss Cathy Schreier was hosted Tuesday in the Show Me Room at First National Bank by Mrs. Terry Jones and Mrs. James R. Jones. Miss Schreier will wed James Newbrough on Saturday, April 24. Winners were Miss Schreier and Mrs. Thomas Schreier. Other guests included Mrs. John Newbrough and several friends and relatives.

Cathy Schreier First National Bank Terry Jones James R. Jones Schreier James Newbrough Thomas Schreier John Newbrough Diane Landers Judy Webb

Embla Club Meets at O Connors

Mrs. Don O Connor hosted the April Embla Club meeting with fifteen members present. President Mrs. W. E. Lane welcomed new members Mrs. Eddie Smith and Mrs. Pat Johnson. Mrs. Johann spoke on macrame at Mark Twain High School, received a hostess prize and appreciation.

Everett Ray Ed Johann Mark Twain High School Roy Fishback Johann O'Connor

Johnson outlines services at practical nurses meeting

Johnson of the City-County Health Unit spoke on services at the Tuesday night Licensed Practical Nurses meeting held at the Arthur House. Mrs. Heilwagen presided and the group discussed the state convention in Tan-Tar-A in June. Attending were Mrs. Willingham, Mrs. Pace, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Clark, Miss Lederle, Miss Lederle, Miss Yager, Miss Kelly, and Miss Fennewald. Mr. and Mrs. Cline visited Dallas, Texas with their daughter-in-law and son, Mrs. Mow and Angela. Mrs. Mow is formerly Donna Cline of Mexico.

Bill Johnson Arthur House Raymond Heilwagen Tan-Tar-A Nelson Willingham Robert Pace Jesse Miller Robert Clark Ruth Lederle Della Lederle Eva Lee Yager Anna Kelly Barbara Fennewald John C. Cline Dallas Tex John Beck Mow Angela Mow Donna Cline Mexico

Alumnae Weekend Chair at William Woods College 1971

Mrs. G Edward Erdel chairs Alumnae Weekend 1971 at William Woods College Fulton from April 23 to 25. A 1946 graduate, she serves as vice president of the National Alumnae Association.

G. Edward ‘Erdel William Woods College Fulton

Tricia Nixon Chooses Rose Garden for June Wedding

Washington AP Tricia Nixon selects the White House rose garden for her June 12 ceremony with Harvard Law student Edward Finch Cox. About 400 guests expected. rain plan moves ceremony to East Room. TV coverage considered. Rev Edward Gardiner Latch to perform. Julie Nixon Eisenhower and Howard Ellis Cox Jr. possible bridal party. Bill Harrington to lead a 10 piece orchestra. Guests to be received in the Blue Room with refreshments in the state dining room.

Washington Tricia Nixon White House Rose Garden Harvard Law Edward Finch Cox Executive Mansion Connie Stuart Tricia Harrington Nixon Julie David Eisenhower David Barbara Ann Eisenhower Fernando Echeverria-Uribe Stuart Edward Gardiner Latch House of Representatives

Mexico and Hardin School Menus for Week of April 19

Mexico High School offers a week of meals including Coney Island or grilled cheese with corn and salad on Monday, hot turkey sandwich on Tuesday, beefaroni or salmon salad on Wednesday, hamburger on Thursday, and tuna croquette or corn dog on Friday with sides and desserts. Hardin Jr High and Elementary list Coney Island, barbecued beef, lasagna, chili, and fish daily options with vegetables, breads, fruits or desserts through Friday.

Mexico High School Coney Island Hardin Jr. High

Dessert For Lions Auxiliary Meets In Spangler Home

The Lion's Auxiliary met Tuesday night at Mrs. Max Spangler's home with Mrs. Harry Hildebrand as co hostess. President Mrs. Cass Wilhoit led the business session. After dessert, bridge and canasta were played with winners Mrs. John Thompson and Mrs. Bill Potts. Members present included Mrs. Howard Richards and others. The next regular meeting is set for May 11 at Mrs. E. B. Turner’s home.

Lion’s Auxiliary Max Spangler Harry Hildebrand Cass Wilhoit John $. Tompson Bill Potts Howard Richards Harold Squires James Clibourn Irvin Hoffman Richard Isaacs E. B. Turner

Crossword Puzzle Across and Down List of Clues

A dense set of crossword clues appears, listing across and down items with numbers. The mix includes petry bribe, averages, tenses, animals, tools, and various wordplay prompts across multiple categories.

Library Group To Meet Monday At Mexico Audrain Library

Senior Citizens library group will meet Monday at 1 30 PM in the basement of the Mexico Audrain County Library. The program features two films Accent on Action and For All the People from the Missouri Tourism Commission. Public meeting. transportation available by calling Mrs John J Johnston at 581 0376.

Mexico- Audrain County Missouri Tourism Commission Mission John J. Johnston

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