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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1974

Page

5

Miss Becker and Gary Hodges wed in Martinsburg

In St. Joseph's Church Martinsburg Miss Deborah Ann Becker and Gary Alan Hodges wed in a 7 pm ceremony with Rev. Leo Stamm presiding. The bridal party wore pink and white gowns, with a reception at the Knights of Columbus Hall Martinsburg. The couple plans to live north of Laddonia where Hodges farms. he is a 1971 Mark Twain High School graduate and Becker a 1971 St Marys Academy graduate.

Laddonia St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Deborah Ann Becker Anthony J. Becker Gary Alan Hodges Bob Hodges Leo Stamm Margie Wieberg Martinsburg Lynn Becker Becker Linda Rickle Grace Thomas Middletown Mexico Tracey Hodges Salzburg Austria Paul Bertels Larry Williams Phil Becker Bruce Hodges Bill John Becker Gary Becker Robbie Hodges Kent Hodges Ottawa Kan Mildred Becker JoAnn Becker Ann Robey Vickie Robinson Montgomery City Rhonda Thomas Columbia Mary Jo Primus Valerie Welschmeyer Anthony W. Becker Nellie Hodges Edna Carter Mr. Hodges Mark Twain High School Miss Becker St. Mary's Academy Mid- Missouri Mental Health Center

Calendar Thursday events across multiple groups in Mexico and Audrain

A list of local meetings and events scheduled in late April and May includes Mexico UMW general meeting at 7 30 p m Stallings Circle Mexico United Methodist Church Audrain County Foster Parents Association at 7 30 p m April 25 Hardin PTA 7 30 p m officer elections vocal program junior high school discussion board meeting April 25 Order of Rainbows for Girls 7 p m Burroughs Masonic Temple April 25 Audrain Duplicate Bridge 7 30 p m Air Park Motel MONDAY 6 p m special dinner meeting district grand lecturer April 29 Captain John Hall chapter Daughters of the American Colonists 1 p m April 29 TUESDAY Little Dixie Shrine Club and Ladies Auxiliary 6 30 p m cocktails 7 30 p m dinner Fulton Country Club April 30

Mexico UMW Stallings United Methodist Church Audrain County Foster Parents Association Central Missouri Mental Health Hardin Pta Air Park Order of Rainbows For Girls Little Dixie Shrine Club and Ladies’ Auxiliary Fulton Country Club

Strehlmans Return From Kansas Medical Center

Dr and Mrs John Strehlman of Mexico report they completed a post graduate course on dental anesthesia at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

John Strehlman Mexico University of Kansas Medical Center Strehlman

Mrs Bloston Celebrates Her 90th Birthday

Mrs. Elsie Bloston of the Stribling House marked her 90th birthday with family and friends in a quiet celebration. Neighbors joined the milestone, honoring her long life and steadfast community presence.

Mrs. Bloston Elsie Bloston Stribling House

Miss Foreman Engaged to Mark Thoenen of Mexico

Announcement from Mrs. Marie Foreman confirms the engagement of Cathy Eileen Foreman to Mark William Thoenen. Cathy, daughter of the late Gilbert Foreman, will graduate from Mexico High School in May. Mark Thoenen, a junior accounting major at the University of Missouri, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. August Thoenen. The couple plan to marry on Saturday, June 8 at St. Brendan Catholic Church.

Cathy Eileen Foreman Mark William Thoenen Marie Foreman Webster St Miss Foreman Gilbert L. Foreman Mexico Mr. Thoenen August W. Thoenen N. Calhoun St Mexico High School Thoenen University of Missouri, Columbia St. Brendan Catholic Church

Pony Express Club Inducts Vandalia Couple at April Meeting

Mr and Mrs Ralph Dillard became new members of the Cinco Pony Express Club during a Vandalia Bank meeting presided by President Robert Denham. Seventeen members and five visitors attended a wiener roast and a planned trail ride for May 18 near Curryville with a fish fry and carry-in dinner. Robert and Aaron Denham won door prizes.

Vandalia Ralph Dillard Cinco Pony Express Club Vandalia Bank Robert Denham Curryville Robert Aaron Denham

Mrs Bill Black Heads Mexico Jaycee Wives for 1974 75

Mrs Bill Black was elected president of the Mexico Jaycee Wives for 1974 75 at the April meeting at the Monterey Restaurant. Other officers include Mrs Nolan Wilson vice president Mrs Wade McArthur secretary Mrs Jim Dye corresponding secretary and Mrs Dwight Schindler treasurer with two one year board members. Thirty five members and eight guests attended and four new members were welcomed. Proceeds from upcoming Flame of Hope candle sales will go to Camp Wonderland with May 2 door to door sales. The second annual home tour is set for May 5 from 1 30 to 5 p m. Four homes will be open and refreshments served at Mrs O A McDaniel's home. Announced at the Region II meeting in Moberly were new officers for the region with Mrs Dave Wilmshorst elected vice president and a $100 donation approved to Camp Wonderland from ring sales.

Bill Black Mexico Nolan Wilson Wade McArthur Jim Dye Dwight Schindler Bill Williams Fritz Nowlin Walker Hoover Kent Brashears Ronnie Gipson Bob Peak Camp Wonderland Mexico High School Jim Stubblefield O.A. McDaniel Ken Heaton Moberly Dave Wilmshorst

Mexicoans Attend BPW Convention in Kansas City

Mexico Business and Professional Women's Club members attended the 53rd state convention at the Hotel Muehlebach in Kansas City. Delegates included Betty Russell new president and Dorothy Glasford retiring president, Susan Kelley, Della Scott, Nancy Pulis, Thelma Edwards, Mary Lee Edwards, Clifford Howard, and Frances Johnston. read more about national and state awards and the installation breakfast with new officers.

Mexico

Garden Club Tours Mrs Wilfley Woods and More

Mexico Garden Club held a wildflower woods tour at Mrs Frank Wilfley Sr’s farm. Thirteen members attended. president Mrs R L Kerr led. A sack lunch followed. State convention set for April 30 to May 2 in Cape Girardeau. Next meeting May 27 with annual member garden tour. Mrs Dobyns azalea garden to be visited this afternoon. Roller Rink hosts April meeting of McClintic Pioneers H with 17 members and 30 guests. plan Share the Fun Night. Self evaluation at 4-H Fair for food stands and grounds cleanup. Next meeting at Rush Hill Community Center May 2.

Frank Wilfley Mexico McClintic Pioneers +H Mexico Roller Rink Rus Hill Fdr Rush Hill Community Center

Mexico Ledger Leads Page Dated April 25 1974

Mexico Missouri Ledger page from Thursday April 25 1974 features local notices and brief items. Includes community updates, school news, and early wire summaries with named places and dates.

Mexico

Beltone offers free tiny hearing aid model

A Beltone advertisement invites Chicago readers to request a free non-operating model of the smallest Beltone aid ever made. The unit weighs under a third of an ounce, sits at the ear, has no wires, and is mailed to interested individuals. Request via Dept. 5149, Beltone Electronics Corp, 4201 W Victoria St, Chicago, IL 60646.

Chicago Ill Beltone Beltone Electronics Corp Victoria St

Mrs Culwell Elected Second Vice President in Delta Kappa Gamma

Mrs Louise Culwell principal Hawthorne School was installed as second vice president of Beta chapter Delta Kappa Gamma at a Memorial Union tea. Eleven Columbia area members were initiated. Program leader was Mrs James DuBus and guest speaker was Mrs Leona Koch. Music by Mrs Kathleen Reed and Miss Tola Bradley. Attendees from Mexico included Miss Annie Bledsoe Miss Virginia Botts and several others.

Louise Culwell Hawthorne School Delta Kappa Gamma Memorial Student Union University of Missouri Columbia James DuBus Mexico Leona Koch Delta State Kathleen Reed Tola Bradley Annie Bledsoe Virginia Botts James B. Perry Charles Atkins Elsie Ward Elmer Mollet Robert Ollis Margaret Cole Mary Leah Carter Homer L. Webster

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Miss Culwell Joy Culwell Mary Ellen McVicker Susan Branti Rennie Davis Amanda Culwell Maxine Davis Margaret Mitchell John Hall Howard Kizer Clarence Sievers Hal Randolph National Defense News Noel B. Gerson J.R. Wheeler Racine Gamble Paint & Glass Order of Rainbows Burroughs Masonic Temple Captain John Hall Daughters of the American Colonists Richard Vance Cathy Foreman Calvert Studio Ed Hesterberg Arnold Graf Bloston Don Decker Barbara Hoover Pony Express Club Ely Walker Big Yank Aeev Lawrence Colliettsz A.P.C Desert Flower Wild Meadows Chantilly Alyssa Ashley Musk Old Charter Glenmore Conrad White Horse Scotch All Wines Mighelob Jaycee Steve Dawson Mike Scheidt Ron Kent Michael Doedle Lou Leonatti Jack Walker Wally Brashears Harold Hoover Kelley Glasford Karen Harper Stephens College John Danforth Russell Garden Club Mrs. Wilfley South Trails Shopping Center Shay Centralia Culwell
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