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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1972

Page

3

Holt George Wedding Read at Rolla

The First Christian Church of Rolla hosted the April 22 wedding of Cynthia Holt of Buffalo and William Wayne George of Middletown. The ceremony was read by Rev. Henry Pratt with a reception at the church and a brief wedding trip to Tan-Tar-A Resort before settling at 501 A East 13th St Rolla.

Middletown Rolla Cynthia Holt Buffalo William Wayne George Henry Pratt Lawrence L. Holt William W. George Miss Holt Virginia Holt Jimmy Hook Jacksonville Ill Mark Naber St. Louis David Spencer Kansas City Mr. George Kain L. Lewis Sparta Lake Ozark East 13Th St George Buffalo High School Southwest Baptist College Bolivar University of Missouri-Rolla Howard Johnson's Van-Far High School Mohr’s Value

Beta Sigma Phi Celebrates 41st Anniversary Tonight

The Mexico area chapters of Beta Sigma Phi celebrate their 41st anniversary with a Founders Day Banquet and Dance at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Social hour 6 p.m., dinner 7, dance at 9 open to the public.

Mexico Area Beta Sigma Phi Knights of Columbus Ron Gipson Gamma Lambda Chapter Xi Gamma Tan Xi Epsilon Alpha Kappa Mu Gamma Lambda Na Phi Ma Mu Omicron Centralia Abilene Kan United States Canada Harold Hoover Beta Sigma Phi Council International Kansas City

Woman Club District Four installs officers in Moberly

Mrs. John H. Cottey of 302 W Boulevard was installed treasurer of the Fourth District Federation of Womens Clubs Inc at a one day district meeting in Moberly. Nearly 90 women from 77 clubs attended at the Ramada Inn. Mrs Terry Adkinson of Kingdom City became president succeeding Mrs William Bradley of Centralia. Mrs Francis L Johnson of Louisiana will serve as first vice president and Mrs W H McClain as second vice president. Mrs Lewis Busch of Annada is recording secretary and Mrs Don Henderson of Monroe City is corresponding secretary. Bradley named Girl's Town chairman for the Missouri Federation of Womens Clubs. Johnson endorsed for Junior director of Missouri federation.

John H. Cottey W. Boulevard Federation of Womens Clubs, Inc Moberly Ramada Inn Terry Adkinson Kingdom City William Bradley Centralia Francis L. Johnson Louisiana W. H. McClain Lewis Busch Annada Don Henderson Monroe City Bradley Missouri Federation of Womens Clubs Johnson Missouri Federation of Womens Club

Friendly Northerners Hear of Environmental Problems

Al Palladino of Hermann Missouri spoke to the Friendly Northerners Extension Club about environmental problems. He presented a film titled The Gifts on ecological conservation and stressed the Mississippi River as the colon of Mid America rolling filth to the ocean.

al Palladino Hermann Missouri Department of Conservation Education Division Friendly Northerners Extension Club Ralph Nowlin

Not Too Soon To Think About Canning Foods

Gardening guidance from Ann H Turnage home economist covers freezing effects on canned foods storage tips and safety practices for leftovers Can openings and container integrity are discussed along with canning container safety and potential discoloration inside cans followed by community club notes and a birth announcement

Ledgerland Gardens Ann H. Turnage Thea Home Economist

Hardin PTA Officers Installed

Members of the Hardin Junior High School PTA met Thursday at Presser Hall for officer installation for the coming year. Retiring president Mrs. Melvin Hamilton led the meeting with devotion by Mrs. Anna Mae Kelly. New officers are Mrs. Robert Besalke president, Mrs. Deloy Isgrig vice president, Mrs. David Kemp secretary, Mrs. Dale Hunt treasurer, and Mrs. Albert Nichols historian. Seventh graders in vocal music presented the program directed by Miss Terry Taylor. A social hour followed.

Hardin Junior High School PTA Presser Hall Melvin Hamilton Anna Mae Kelly Elmer Benus Robert Besalke Deloy Isgrig David Kemp Dale Hunt Albert Nichols Terry Taylor

Legion Auxiliary Poppy Days May 19 20 Aide Auction May 12

American Legion members held their annual meeting at the Legion Home to plan Poppy Day efforts on May 19 20 in Mexico. A wreath for Elmwood Cemetery will be placed on Memorial Day weekend. An auction is set for May 12 at 6 pm with chairs Mrs LJ Dean and Mrs Arthur Scott. The group donated 5 to the Cancer Fund. Tonya Curry celebrated turning one.

American Legion Legion Home George Pettebaum Legion Mexico Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 3772 Elmwood Cemetery Wilman Benskin U.S Archer Lake L.J. Dean Arthur Scott Cancer Fund Wallace Melahn Cross Jesus Melahn Leo Erdel Betty Brundage

Beaver Dam Club Learns About Misuse of Drugs

Beaver Dam Club discussed misuse of drugs at a Thursday meeting led by Mrs. Wayne Power. Members heard about heavy drug usage, received pamphlets from the East Central Missouri Mental Health Center, and planned adding names to a roadside sign at Highway 54 South and Route HH.

Beaver Dam Club Wayne Power Dale Hunt East Central Missouri Mental Health Center Mexico J. O. Isging American Red Cross Lewis Taylor Claude Turner Leslie Jones Power Howard Smith Jones Wayne Bradley

Mrs Merritt Attends National League of Women Voters Meet

Mrs. William D. Merritt, president of the League of Women Voters of Mexico Audrain County, will attend the National League of Women Voters Convention May 15 at the Marriott Motor Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. The 30th convention expects over 1,500 league leaders to set a two year national program and elect the national board. Topics include admitting men as voting members, expanding the equal rights program, and studies on solid waste management and international trade. Special events feature Atlanta mayor Jimmy Carter, Gloria Steinem, Randall Meyer, Richard Salant, and Tom Winship.

William D. Merritt League of Women Voters of Mexico- Audrain County National League of Women Voters Marriott Motor Hotel Atlanta League Jimmy Carter Gloria Steinem Humble Oil Co Randall Meyer Richard Salant CBS News Tom Winship The Boston Globe

Kable visit from Kansas City noted in Mexico Ledger

Mr and Mrs Maurice Kable of Kansas City Mo formerly of Mexico visited Mr and Mrs Ralph Kable of Thompson Wednesday afternoon Maurice Kable is a nephew of the Thompson residents Mexico Mo Ledger April 29 1972

Maurice Kable Kansas City, Mo Mexico Ralph Kable Thompson

New Names- New Faces New Names- New Faces

Buffy Annetta Davis, a year old on Aug 24, is Mrs Newton Davis Jr of Route 1 Thompson. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Collens and Mrs Sally Dowell of Thompson. Lisa Dlugozima, two, celebrated March 17. granddaughter of Mrs Adella Throckmorton of Mexico.

Buffy Annetta Davis Newton Davis Jr Route 1 Thompson Raymond Collens Newton Davis Sr Frank Collens Sally Dowell Lisa Dlugozima Richard Dlugozima Livermore, Calif Adella Throckmorton Mexico Barbara Throckmorton

Miss Johnson Betrothal to Mr Hagan Planned

Dr. and Mrs. E G Johnson of Chattanooga announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Sarah Holleman Johnson to Warren E Hagan son of Mrs Forrest C Neely of 9 Oak Lane and the late John C Hagan II of Mexico. Miss Johnson attends Tulane University majoring in sociology and is in Pi Beta Phi. Mr Hagan, a Notre Dame graduate, is a Tulane medical student and was a member of Blue Circle Honor Society Alpha Epsilon Delta PAGOS pre medical society. A June wedding is planned.

E.G. Johnson Chattanooga, Tenn Sarah Holleman Johnson Warren E. Hagan Forrest C. Neely 9 Oak Lane John C. Hagan II Mexico Miss Johnson Girl’s Preparatory School of Chattanooga Tulane University New Orleans Pi Beta Phi Hagan Mexico High School University of Notre Dame South Bend Ind Tulane University School of Medicine Notre Dame Blue Circle Alpha Epsilon Delta: Pagos

Luncheon for Busy Bees at Mrs McCowan’s Home

Mrs Oleta McCowan hosted the Benton City Busy Bee Extension Club luncheon and meeting featuring vegetable cookery by Mrs Howard Fort and Mrs McCowan. They urged food preparation techniques learned at a recent extension workshop. Members listed vegetable recipes as roll calls and the club voted donations to Cancer Fund and the Association of Country Women of the World. A collection supported Nickels for Youth. Prizes went to Mrs Fort and Mrs Joiner. Audrey Smith will host the May meeting.

Francis DeVault Nowlin Elroy Adams Association of Country Women of the World Edith Reinard Cauthorn Diane Nowlin Carol Wilson Marga Nowlin Cindy DeVault Oleta McCowan Benton City Busy Bee Extension Club Howard Fort Fort Joiner Audrey Smith

Calendar items and clubs for May meetings and meals

Calendar Monday Mexico DAR Chapter meets May 11 at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church 12 30 p.m. carry in luncheon. Audrain County Barracks 2664 VFW Post Home May 1 carry in supper 7 p.m. DST. Tuesday Helping Hand King’s Daughters Circle May 2 9 30 a.m. coffee with Mrs Denver Hudson. Mrs Noel Scohee devotion and program. Fidelity Kings Daughters Circle May 2 2 p.m. with Mrs Charles Brauer. Whatsoever King’s Daughters Circle May 2 4 p.m. at the home of Mrs Barry Ardell Sr with Mrs Beulah Elliott co host. Mrs Ellis Davis program leader. Little Dixie Parents Without Partners May 2 7 30 p.m. Show Me Room First National Bank. Special investigator Robert Greene speaker. Thursday Pachyderms May 4 noon luncheon at Air Park Restaurant with speaker James L Lemmon of Holls ville.

Mexico Dar St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Audrain County VFW Uesday King's Daughters Circle Denver Hudson Noel. Scohee Mary Fern Wagner Fidelity Kings Daughters Circle Charles Brauer King’s Barry Ardell Sr Beulah Elliott Ellis Davis Little Dixie Parents Without Partners First Nationanty Bank Robert Greene Air Park James L. Lemmon Hallsville

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Mrs. William Wayne George Holt-George MFWC Happy Circle Martin O. W. Martin Happy Circle Senior Citizens Club Katierman Kyle Warren Joiner Paul W. Joiner Charm Gift Shop South Side Square Hk Gok Parson S. Jefferson Hardin Pta Tonya Michelle Curry James T. Curry Eastholm St Merrell Curry Morris B. Williamson Claude Woods F. Liberty Calvert Jefferson Noy Mrs. Merritt National Meeting of League of Women Voters Mexico Lions Club People of Missouri Lions Club Mr. Hagan Steak G&d Steak House South Trails Shopping Center
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