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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1972
Page
4
The Benton City Busy Bee Extension Club met Wednesday at the Community Center to plan a August trip to Hermann. 4-H girls Melody Martins and Liberty Livewires led the pledge of allegiance and the club voted a $10 donation to the 4-H fair. Mrs. Robert Fort led visiting 4-H members in food and clothing demonstrations.
Mrs. Reggie Householder Mrs. Jim Worstell and Mrs. Donald Schutte joined a trip to Hermann. Cookies and punch were served after the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Martin of 131 Pine Lawn St returned Saturday from a weeklong trip to Colorado and Wyoming visiting the Frontier Days celebration in Cheyenne Wyoming.
Hendrian and Swaim wed Friday night at St. Josephs in Martinsburg. Bride Vickie Sue Hendrian wore a floor length white satin gown with a daisies and blue carnation bouquet. She is a 1972 graduate of Community A-6 High School and Kenneth Swaim, son of Walter Swaim, is a 1971 graduate of the same school. The couple resides in Martinsburg.
Anita Marie Colombo, Miss Missouri 1972, discusses her stance on women's lib and balancing a pageant title with a demanding schedule. The 21 year old St Louis native, a senior at Washington University majoring in electrical engineering and business administration, reflects on past titles and the intense week leading to her coronation.
Anita Colombo, 1968 Miss Missouri, discusses her drive toward engineering management at Southwestern Bell, her early stage work since age 10, and plans for a master’s in business administration. She balances pageant duties with class, training, and family support while eyeing a future in management.
Miss Margaret L Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Hall of Holliday and E Dale Ferrell son of Mr and Mrs Edwin D Ferrell of Kirksville married at Paris Presbyterian Church The ceremony was at 2 00 pm Saturday with a reception in the church dining room The bride wore a white dacron and silk gown and carried white daisies The groom is a Kirksville graduate and works at F R Trucking Attendance included family members and friends from Missouri Minnesota and nearby towns The couple resides in Paris after a Northeast Missouri State College student status for the bride
Mexico Ledger reports on the Tuesday edition dated August 1972 with local news briefs, community notices, and upcoming events for readers in Missouri. Article fragments reference city happenings, school activities, and market notes across the region.
The Thompson Toppers Extension Club held a Thursday meeting with LeAnn Northcutt presenting a fruit salad demonstration. Hostess Mrs Ed Barnes opened with a Psalm 106 devotion and poem Gratitude. Arlene Foster was named REA Queen candidate. a $5 donation to the 4-H Fair was approved.
The Boyd Club met at Fauxvasse Park July 21 for barbecued hamburgers and a picnic. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Forrest McPheeters Mr and Mrs John Chism Mr and Mrs Frank Boyd Mr and Mrs Stoe McDonald and Mrs James Hlaubner with children. Visitors were Mr and Mrs Bus Hoffman Mr and Mrs Fred Hahn Ira Sanford and John McPheeters.
Dress rehearsal and buffet for Miss Martha Sims and Larry Azdell precede their marriage on Aug. 5 at 6 30 p m at Hopewell Baptist Church. Assisting hosts include Azdell Sr Route 1 and Mrs Orville Dennison with relatives Ned Azdell Berry Azdell Jr and other family members.
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