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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1977

Page

3

Starkeys To Have Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary

Fulton couple M Scott Starkey and Beatrice Shirley celebrate their fiftieth anniversary married April 27, 1927 in California. A 2 to 4 p.m. reception will be hosted by their son and daughter in law Don Starkey of Williamsburg and Buford Shirley of Fulton at Cecil's Carnage Room in Fulton. The pair, now retired in Fulton, belong to the Little Dixie CB Radio Club in Mexico and invite friends and relatives with no gifts requested.

Fulton M. Scott Starkey v Beatrice Shirley California Cecil’s Carnage Room Don Starkey Williamsburg Son Buford Shirley Starkey Little Dixie Mexico

Silver Anniversary For Mr. And Mrs. Wilcox

Mr and Mrs Charlie Wilcox of Wellsville were honored on their silver wedding anniversary at a reception by their daughter Miss Katheryn Wilcox of Mexico. Attendants included Archie Shikles. The couple married April 16 1952 in Wellsville. They have lived in Wellsville and he is a retired farmer and ex employee of Wellsville Fire Brick Co. Guests came from several nearby towns and states.

Wellsville Charlie Wilcox Katheryn Wilcox Mexico Charlie H. Wilcox May K. Scott Charles Whaley Archie Shikles Wilcox Wellsville Fire Brick Co Roger Scott Annette John Rodney Curtis Crouch Shikles Larry Taylor Tim Glenn Wilcox Sr Tucson Ariz Guy Stone Louisiana Emil Scott Overland Earl Braum Beth Janet

Moose Lodge hosts women guest speaker and covered dish dinner

The Moose Lodge welcomed women guests led by Mrs. Thelma Martin from Hannibal as a guest speaker for a covered dish dinner. The membership committee ran the event with Mrs. Karen Schrader, Mrs. Betty Boswell, and Mrs. Joan Womack managing. Prizes went to Mrs. Darlene Cleeton and Mrs. Frances Erdel. Harold Erdel and John Cleeton attended as guests. Shelley Harvey announced nominations for new officers in May.

Moose Weld The Moose Lodge Thelma Martin Hannibal Karen Schrader Betty Boswell Joan

Local club programs and officers noted at Mexico groups

Eldon Burgess and Mrs. Vicki Smith led a Mexico Audrain Library program for the Mexico Women's Club GFWC at Mrs. Robert Peak's home. Co-hostess was Mrs. Connie Pickering. Business reports by several members and a guest from Up With People. New officers elected. Mother's Day Banquet plans finalized for Xi Gamma Alpha Beta Sigma Phi with May 4 dinner at Tonanzio's Italian Villa.

Eldon Burgess Vicki Smith Mexico- Audrain Library Mexico Women’s Club G.F.W.C Robert Peak Connie Pickering Robert Fenlon Xi Gamma Alpha Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Carroll Curry Don. Phillips Tonanzio Wiley Talley

Dear Heloise Laughs and Life Hack Letters

A collection of humorous and practical quick tips from readers. One woman describes curling her hair in a ponytail with curlers, another shares saving paint thinner by resealing leftovers, and a third offers a stapled newspaper trick to prevent pages from slipping open.

Heloise P, C Barbara Ehmann C. J. Frokesse

Community events calendar highlights for April week

Wednesday newcomers club and League of Women Voters meet at 7 30 p m both on April 20 at local venues. FOE Men s Night Out features barbecue and pool tournament the same evening. Thursday lists OATS bus routes and homemakers gatherings including Sunrise Willing Workers and Young Homemakers Ext Club on April 21. Friday covers OATS events, church meals, and Little Dixie CB Club bake sale on April 22. Saturday features VFW benefit dance and multiple dances, plus OATS bus routes and a car wash on April 28 with contact numbers.

League of Women Voters Mexico United Methodist Church FOE Wellsville- Montgomery City Hermann Young Homemakers Joyce Guinn Sunrise Willing Workers Charles Young Mexico VFW FOE Hall Little Dixie Harold’s Knights of Columbus OATS Chesterfield Mall St. Louis

Miss Whitlock and Darrel Anderson to Wed May 28

Miss Barbara Whitlock daughter of Robert and Mrs. Whitlock of Indianapolis plans to marry Darrel Anderson son of Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Anderson Jr. of Mexico on May 28 at Beckgrove Church of the Nazarene in Indianapolis. Barbara is a 1975 high school graduate and ex-Mid-America Nazarene student employed by All-State Insurance. Darrel is a 1970 Mexico High School graduate 1974 Mid-America Nazarene graduate with an MA from Missouri and works for Monsanto in Columbia Tennessee.

Robert Whitlock Indianapolis Ind Barbara Whitlock Darrel Anderson Loyal Anderson Jr Mexico Miss Whitlock Mid- America Nazarene College Olathe Kan all-State Insurance Co Mr. Anderson Mexico High School Mid-America Nazarene College University of Missouri Monsanto Chemical Co Columbia, Tenn Beckgrove Church of the Nazarene

Birthday Barbecue Celebrates Terry Bacons 40 Guests

A Saturday barbecue at Terry Bacon’s home honored his birthday with forty attendees. Mexican guests included Mr and Mia O Bryan and many families from area towns. Visitors from Linn Jefferson City Columbia and California joined local hosts for meals and socializing.

Terry Bacon Mexico Mia Gary O'Bryan Max Spangler Carl Safford Fred Ball Bob Marty Clifford Howard Don Foreman Ed Pasley Don McCord Sam Williams Jason Bridgette Bud DeBondt Ron Doyle Steve Marshall Roy Watanabe Bacon Aaron Eric King Bacon Linn Mr. Bacon Ron Schell Jeff Leslie Jefferson City Jean Wade Columbia

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