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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1970

Page

4

Berg and Smiley plan December wedding

Miss Christine Dian ne Berg of San Francisco and Cpl Drake N Smiley of Mexico announce their engagement to be married in December. Berg is the daughter of Edward C and Mrs Berg of Meadville Pa and a Meadville Area High School graduate who works as an executive secretary at Pacific Telephone Co in San Francisco. Smiley is the son of Tilden E Smiley of Meadville and is in his second year of U S Marine Corps service at Treasure Island San Francisco. He studied at Northeast Missouri State College and plans to attend the University of Missouri after duty to major in physical education.

Christine Dianne Berg San Francisco Calif Drake N. Smiley Mexico Edward C. Berg Peninsula Drive Meadville Cpl Smiley Tilden E. Smiley W. Emmons St Berg Meadville Area Senior High School Robert Morris College Powers Pittsburgh Pacific Telephone Co United States Marine Corps Treasure Island Northeast Missouri State Colin Kirksville University of Missouri Columbia Harold Socks Hugh J. Socks III Colorado Springs Colo Harry L. Beynon Morningside Major Hugh J. Socks Jr Socks Susie Beynon Major Socks US Air Force Academy Richard Fance

NCHA Chapter Plans September Rally at Weekend Meet

Ten families from the Little Dixie Chapter of the National Campers and Hikers Association gathered at Hunnewell Lake for the August meeting amid 102 degree heat. Bob Adams led the business session. Paul Burson was named to assist with CB Radio at the Comp Mention. a deor prize was announced for the September meeting. a special Aug 7-9 meeting at the Audrain County Fairgrounds will organize the rally. Dave Wilson reported on the national campvention in Michigan. Missouri won the grand prize on the state float for the Mexico fall parade and took third in the newspaper The Missouri Camper. four scholarships were presented at the Comp Mention, the first to a girl.

Little Dixie National Campers and Hikers Association Hunnewell Lake Bob Adams Paul Burson Audrain County Fairgrounds Dave Wilson Michi-gan Missouri Mexico Missouri Camper Newt Richardson Missouri Tenaters Chapter Robert Autenrith Fulton James Tavis Columbia Horace Gregory Benton City Christy Rubison Monroe City Robert Watts New London Dave Williams Laddonia Jess Curry Stanley Pulis Bud Rodgers Adams

Miss Donna Precht and Miss Louise Noble Visit Pearsall

Miss Donna L. Precht and Miss Louise Noble of Austin arrived by plane for a week's stay with Miss Precht's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Precht, who met them in St. Louis. This fall Miss Precht will teach special education and Miss Noble will teach in Pearsall elementary school.

Prechies Donna L. Precht Louise Noble Austin Tex Lawrence Precht St. Louis Precht M. 85 Noble Pearsall

Self Reunion Held in Centralia

A Self reunion gathered forty people at the Centralia City Recreation Park on Sunday. Attendees included Dennis Ibarg and daughter Shannon from Berkeley, Glen Parmer of Tucson, Brida Soltys and sons of Overland, Burgess families from St Louis and Ferguson, Gen Allen of Higbee, Guannnill family of Jennings, John and Claude Self from La Plata, Don Caldwell of Allerton, Richard Jones and daughter Trudy of Des Moines, and other Self relatives. The group planned a reunion for the first Sunday in August at the same park.

Centralia Centralia City Dennis Ibarg Shannon Berkeley Glen Parmer Tuscon, Ariz Brida Soltys Timothy Michael Scott Overland Dick Burgess Lee Rachelle St. Louis Ed Burgess Ferguson Gen (Ganeth) Allen Higbee Malvern Guannnill Jennings John Self LaPlata Claude Self Don Caldwell Allerton Iowa Richard Jones Trudy Des Moines Tommy Moore Marion Self Harold Self Jay Self Debbie Minor Sturgeon Albert Jesse Jada Connie Joey Clinton

Martins Entertain For Grandchildren

Mr and Mrs Russell Martin hosted a family dinner Wednesday to honor two grandchildren celebrating birthdays this month Michael Martin of Thompson whose birthday is Thursday and Marcia Smithey who will celebrate Saturday Attending were Mr and Mrs Elmer Martin and family Debra and Tommy of Thompson Mr and Mrs Lewis Smithey and children Mila and Eddie and Mrs R W Ballew

Russell Martin Michael Martin Thompson Marcia Smithey Elmer Martin

Social Notes Highlight Hocker Family Visit and Reunions

Mr and Mrs T Hocker and two children Jan and Jan with Joni Downey from Prairie Village were guests of Mr and Mrs C G Hocker en route to St Louis and the Ozarks. Kenneth Hultman and sons Brian and Chris of Fort Worth Texas return after three days with the Huffmans. Sunday Davis Family Reunion at South Shelter House Centralia Park with 12:30 p.m. dinner. Lamme Family Reunion basket dinner at Daniel Park Vandalia. Monday Miscellaneous Club 1 to 1 30 p.m. courthouse auditoriums Little Dixie CB Radio Club meeting 7 30 p.m. MIA meeting room.

T. H. Hocker Jan Joni Downey Prairie Village Kaw Mr. Hocker C. G. Hocker St. Louis Ozarks Kenneth Hult-man Brian Chris Fort Worth Tex Lee Huffman Larry Huffman Davis South Shelter House Centralia Park Lamme Daniel Park Vandalia Little Dixie

Mrs Ross Hardy Re-Elected KD Circle President

Mrs. Ross Hardy was re elected president of the Annie Arnold Circle of The Kings Daughters and Sons at a Wednesday meeting hosted by Mrs. Sarah Brandenburg. The nominating chair presented the 1970-71 slate including Mrs. Carl Bradley as vice president and Mrs. J. E. Smithey as secretary with Mrs. Hugh Miller as treasurer.

Ross Hardy Annie Arnold The King's Daughters and Sons Sarah Brandenburg Cecil Dodd Carl Bradley J. E. Smithey Hugh Miller

Maupin Naysmith Wedding Plans Completed in Laddonia

Wedding plans for Miss Brenda Naysmith of Laddonia and Bill Maupin of Eolia are set for 3 p.m. Saturday at Laddonia Baptist Church. The ceremony will feature maid of honor Diane Naysmith, bridesmaids Sharon Thompson and Jean Orews, best man Bob Maupin, groomsmen Richard Lagemann and Steve Hazel, ushers Larry Naysmith and Jay Scribner, flower girl Lori Stewart, and ring bearer Dean Middleton. Music provided by Janet Rinaman and singers Howard Duer and Mrs Jay Scribner. Parents, officiant Rev Noel Woods. Rehearsal Friday evening.

Laddonia Brenda Naysmith Bill Maupin Eolia Laddonia Baptist Church Diane Naysmith Sharon Thompson Bonnets Mill Jean Orews House Springs Bob Maupin Richard Lagemann Elsberry Steve Hazel Larry Naysmith Jay Scribner Shawnee Okla Lori Stewart Bob Stewart Columbia Dean Middleton Vandalia Joann Middleton Janet Rinaman St. Louis Howard Duer Nebo Fred A. Naysmith F Allen Maupin Noel Woods Missouri Baptist College Hannibal

Luncheon Guests At Mrs White’s Home

Mrs Michael White entertained four friends at a luncheon Thursday at her home. The guests included Mrs Edward Dutton Miss Anita Buje Miss Kathy Kilcoyne and Miss Patricia Maloney.

Michael White Edward Dutton Anita Buje Kathy Kilcoyne Patricia Maloney

Woolfolk Smith August Wedding Plans Complete

Invitations issued for Shirley Smith and Eddie Woolfolk with vows set for Saturday August 16 at 2 30 PM at New Hope Baptist Church Centralia Rev Wesley Pulis of Columbia to officiate Parents are Mr and Mrs Howard W Smith and Mr and Mrs Estil Woolfolk Reception to follow Bride’s sister Mrs Jim Hoffman matron of honor bridesmaids Mrs Charley Salmons and Miss Della Pins Best man Jim Woolfolk groom’s brother Next pair of groomsmen Jim Hoffman Wayne Smith Candlelighters Missy Jill Woolfolk Mike Hoffman Mower girl Alice Smith Ring bearer Jamie Woolfolk nephew of the groom

Shirley Smith Eddie Woolfolk New Hope ‘Baptist Church of Centralia Wesley Pulis Coumbia Howard W. Smith Estil Woolfolk Jim Hoffman Charley Salmons Della Pins Ride Bestman Jim Woolfolk Broomsmen Wayne Smith Candlelighter Missy Jill Woolfolk Mike Hoffman Alice Smith Jamie Woolfolk

Miss Hall and Pvt Fierge Marry at Fort Leonard Wood

The wedding of Miss Gloria Lucia Hall of Jefferson City and Pvt Russell Howard Tierge of Mexico occurred Saturday in the Third Training Brigade Chapel at Fort Leonard Wood. Major Howard M Hochstedler officiated the double ring ceremony.

Miss Hall Pvt. Fierge Fort Leonard Wood Gloria Lucia Hall Jefferson City Fulton Russell Howard Tierge Mexico Third Training Brigade Howard M Hochstedler Barbara Hall International Shoe Distribution Center Fierge Melinda Debra Donald Doublin Rita Farber

Mrs Thompson Hosts Happy Hour Club Meeting

Mrs. Thompson entertained the Happy Hour Club at her home with a devotion from The Wonder of I and prayer. Mrs. Lee Watts led the business session as plans were made for a white elephant sale on Sept. 3 at Mrs. Bill Baker’s home. Awards went to Mrs. Kindig Mrs. Jimmy Watts and Mrs. Cecil Haggard among others in attendance.

Happy Hour Club Chester’ Thompson Lee Watts Howard Kindig Bill Baker Kindig Jimmy Watts Cecil Haggard Charles Houk Finley Stumpf Herbert Blades Hubert Rose Sue Modory Lebbius Ball Roy Field

Miscellaneous Club Meeting Planned for Monday Afternoon

A Miscellaneous Club gathering is scheduled Monday from 1 to 4 30 in the courthouse auditorium. Members should bring cookies or sandwiches and a small gift. A program is set for 1 30 with final plans to attend the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia on August 27 by bus. Transport calls to Mrs Fecht at 581 5540.

Miscellaneous Club L. M. Fecht Sedalia

Odd Fellows to Host Supper Saturday

Grand Master Red Fetter of Higginsville and lodges from nearby areas will attend the mountain oyster supper Saturday at 6 30 p m at the local IOOF Hall in Mexico. Ray Mahoney noble grand says all members are expected to attend.

Red Fetter iHigginsville Grand Lodge IOOF Mexico Odd Fellows Ray Mahoney Noble Grand

Fidelity Circle Luncheon Plans Engagement Announcement

The Fidelity Circle of The King's Daughters and Sons hosts a covered dish luncheon in the courthouse auditorium to celebrate the engagement of Miss Catherine Ann Trenary to Mr. Hoenig of Detroit. Miss Trenary, an elementary teacher, is the daughter of Mrs. Elmer A. Sho and the late Mr. Sho. the couple plan a wedding at Trenary Catholic Church on August 29.

Fidelity Circle King’s Daughters and Sons Wellsville Northern Michi George Weller University At Marquette Robert L. Kerr Catherne Ann Detroit Isler Motors Jewell Bybee Wellsville-Middletown R-1 High Char Hoenig My.ands School University of Missles Brauer C.W. Green Lawrence H. Hoenig Souri Rolla John Felgar Mabel Wellsville Gallagher Essie Spires Don Michi Sterling Heights Mich Smith Blackgan Trenary Catholic Church Elmer A, Tho Sho

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Miss Berg and Drake Smiley NCHA V.F.W. Dance Jerry Johnson Martins Precht - Pickering Suneral Home Order OF the Golden Rule KD Circle Brandenburg. Mirs David Williams Silver Cross L. E. Stephens Fannie Millar Lee Bramble KD Union Maupin-Naysmith Carmen Garrison Cecil Fierge W. Liberty St Larry Johanik Futton Ting Fabrics Mrs. Thompson Germany Jack Fosher Ricky Willie Hal Randolph Melody Ln Foshers Chesterfield Washington, D.C Miss Iho Mr. Hoenig Phillips C. D. Phillips Adm Whitley Holland FOTN Dalwood Salwood UBST Cabwegr Lake Calwood Calwood Sale Lake Lake View Lots
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