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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1972

Page

7

Former Mexicoan Miss Gardner Weds Mr Opem in Double Ring Ceremony

Miss Gayly Milling Gardner and Robert Allyn Opem were married in a double ring ceremony at Holy Name Cathedral Chicago presided by Rev Anthony Opem. The bride, daughter of Liz Gardner and Gen Joseph S Gardner, wore a white linen gown with Venice daisies and a long illusion veil. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Martin Opem of Aberdeen. The couple will reside in Chicago after a honeymoon trip to Montreal and Quebec.

Gayly Milling Gardner Robert Allyn Opem Holy Name Cathedral Chicago Anthony Opem Sioux Falls Miss Gardner Liz Joseph S. Gardner Bennington St Opem Martin W. Opem Aberdeen Venice Daisy Appliques Carla Neuschel Betsey Bruce St. Louis Bonnie Brisky Martin Opem Jr St. Leonard, Md Dennis Bublin Dick Hetzel St. Paul, Minn Pat Maloney Mexico Anne Pautler Dave Evelo Minneapolis Gardner Lincoln Park Lake Michigan Playboy Magazine University of Missouri Columbia Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Co Northern State College M. C Montreal Quebec Canada

Miss Anne Smith Guests At Olivet United Methodist

Madison guest speaker Miss Anne Smith told of a youth oriented seminar trip to Washington and the United Nations. Representing the Columbia-Mexico district she visited Mt. Vernon Arlington Cemetery White House Philadelphia New York City and saw a chapel service in the Methodist Building. Rev Paul Metcalf gave the closing meditation on life as preparation for a spiritual journey.

Anne Smith Madison Olivet United Methodist Church Washington, D.C United Nations District Women’s Society of Christian Service Columbia - Mexico District George Washington Mt. Vernon Arlington Cemetery White House Philadelphia New York City Paul Metcalf Epworth Winsor United Methodist Church St. Louis Mexico United Methodist Circuit

Former Mexico Residents Honored Sunday At Shelter

A Carmel area shelter event honored Mr. and Mrs. Bill Davis and their children from Ft. Sill Oklahoma, former Mexico residents, with extensive list of attendees including relatives from Clark New Franklin and Mexico. Other items note birthdays, visits, and a Garfield Center homemakers meeting.

Mexico Bill Davis Ft. Sill Okla Jaycee Shelter Davis Curtis R. Smith Thomas W. Patton Clark David Dodson New Franklin Mary Ellen Lewis Centralia Dawson Brown Rhonda Robin Ricky Dodson Terry Jerichoe Edward Blake Russell Fierge Earl Fierge Curt Hunziker Jerry Boles Phoebe Jones Phillip Billy Jerry Dodson David Farris Boonville Kem Q’bryan Joyce Carter Michigan City Ind Jay Duncan Jefferson City

Miss Gilmore Honored At Shower Monday

Miss Barbara Gilmore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Gilmore of Auxvasse, was honored at a Monday night personal shower hosted by Miss Kerri Hahn with help from her mother Mrs. Fred Hahn of Auxvasse. The event used white and blue decorations for the forthcoming September 2 wedding to Gene Woodward of 417 Bourne Street, with guests including Mrs. Homer Woodward and Mrs. Robert Gilmore and other local acquaintances.

Barbara Gilmore Kerri Hahn Fred Hahn Auxvasse Miss Gilmore Robert E. Gilmore Joe Denton Haddonfield N.J Gene Woodward Homer Woodward Bourne St Auxvasse Christian Church

Miss Foreman Selected For Queen Contest

Cathy Forman president of the Prairie Dale Helping Hands 4-H Club was chosen as queen candidate for the CEC Day. August meeting was at Gaither Berry Jr. home. Plans for the 4-H Fair were made, and horsemanship trophies to be presented. Reports from Foods 6 and 7 Woodworking 2 Electricity and Crafts given. National report forms due Sept 1 along with project reports. Next meeting set for Sept 11 at the CEC building.

Cathy Forman Prairie Dale Helping Hands Gaither Berry Jr CEC

Reunion for St Brendan High Classes 1954 1980

Calendar item notes a reunion at Knights of Columbus Hall on Aug 12 for St Brendan High School classes from 1954 to 1980. Social hour at 6 30 p.m. and ateak pupper at 7 30 p.m. Contacts Virgie Simcoe and Pearl Fecht for transportation by 10 a.m. Monday.

St. Brendan High School Knights of Columbus O'Fallon Garfield Community Center Virgie Simcoe Pearl Fecht

Miss Cossey Announces Betrothal to Mr Williamson

Centralia Mrs Bill Cossey announces the engagement of her daughter Debbie to Robbie Williamson. Debbie Cossey, a 1972 Centralia High School graduate, works at Park Manor. Robbie Williamson, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Williamson, a 1970 Centralia High School graduate, recently finished Linn Technical School and will begin Navy basic training in Orlando Florida. A September wedding is planned.

Centralia Bill Cossey Debbie Robbie Williamson Miss Cossey Centralia High School Park Manor Williamson Paul Williamson Centralian High School Linn Technical School U.S. Navy Orlando Fla

Future Bride Miss Spencer Honored At Shower

Mrs. George T. Cline hosted a bridal shower Thursday at 927 West. Seventeen guests attended as Miss Myra Spencer was toasted with a marigold cosmos gypsophila arrangement. Miss Spencer plans to wed Charles Michael Cleary of Kansas City August 19 at St Luke's United Presbyterian Church.

Myra Spencer Luana Scott Kansas City E.H. Spencer Miss Spencer Ray Rothe Rolla George T. Cline Richard Vance Myra Spencer Thur S. Western St Spencer Charles Michael Cleary St. Luke’s United Presbyterian Church

Miss Dubbert and Clark Johnson Wedding At St Brendan's

Miss Martha Dubbbert and Clark H. Johnson wed at St. Brendan's Catholic Church on Friday Aug 11. The ceremony featured pink and white daisies, a nurse of honor lineup, and a 7 pm nuptial Mass. The bride, a University of Missouri medical technology graduate, and the groom, a fourth year student at UMKC College of Pharmacy, will reside in Kansas City after a western wedding trip.

St. Brendan’s Catholic Church Martha Dubbbert Clark H. Johnson Dubbert Edwin F. Cutbert S. Western Ave Johnson Wallace H. Johnson Route 2 Patrick G. Dolan Miss Dubbert Jane Dubbert Ronald Larkin New York City Carol Arendall Wellsville Nancy Duthbert A.W. Becker Sr Laddonia Champ Smith Mexico Duthbert Knight's of Columbus Hall Judy McCoy Middletown Liz Carter Barbara Duthbert Columbia Punch Millie JoAnn Becker Debbie Decker University of Missouri In Columbia University of Missouri At Kansas City College of Pharmacy Kansas City

Happy Helpers Vote Donation To 4-H Fair

Sims Happy Helpers 4-H Club voted to give 30 dollars to the 4 H Fair at their August meeting Tuesday evening. Penny Heitmeyer led pledges and Ivan Stull ran the business session. Members shared project progress and plans for fair participation. A pony ride was approved and volunteers signed up. Sims School can be used for meetings through April 1973. Denny Maxwell served refreshments.

Sims Happy Helpers Penny Heitmeyer Ivan Stull Sims School Denny Maxwell

Nature Helpers Club Tours Hostess Garden Yard

The Nature Helpers Garden Club toured Mrs. W. B. Clement’s yard at 1108 N Wade St. Mrs. Durrett discussed starting and maintaining a fish pond with goldfish tadpoles pond lilies and water irises. Members present included Mrs. J. W. Baker Mrs. Donald Bule Mrs. Clement Mrs. Henry Durrett and Mrs. Thelma Edwards. The next meeting is set for Aug 22.

Nature Helpers Club Nature Helpers Garden Club W. B. Clement N. Wade St J. W. Baker Donald Bule Clement Henry Durrett Thelma Edwards

Early Risers Ice Cream Social Underway in Auxvasse

Auxvasse group the Early Risers held an ice cream social at Mrs Ray Rothermich s home on Friday. The July 25 meeting saw hostess prizes won by Mrs Bill Sims Mrs Clarence Young and Mrs Ike Lubbers with co hosts Mrs Tom Rothermich and Mrs Gene Beedle. A basket dinner occurred July 23 at Oak Lodge in Mexico Missouri per Ledger Page Saturday August 12 1972.

Auxvasse Ray Rothermich Bill Sims Clarence Young Ike Lubbers Tom Rothermich Gene Beedle Oak Lodge Mexico

Carter Farmerettes Display Crafts For Craft Month

August craft month program featured five members presenting handmade articles at the Carter Extension Club meeting. Present were Mrs. Jim Phillips Mrs. Lindell Stuart Mrs. Geraldine Willenbrink Mrs. Bill McCabe and Mrs. R Cone with hostesses Mrs. Ward Moore and Mrs. Chauncy Johnson. President Mrs. Winston Reed opened with a poem by Mrs. John Burchfield and devotion by Mrs. Johnson titled Something to Live By. The club voted to donate 10 to the 4-H Fair. Secret pal gifts went to six members and hostess gifts to Mrs. Willenbrink. Eighteen members attended.

Carter Farmerettes Extension Club Jim Phillips Lindell Stuart Geraldine Willenbrink Bill McCabe R. Cone Ward Moore Chauncy Johnson Winston Reed John Burchfield

Shower Planned For Landis Family

A shower honoring the Gary Landis family will be held from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Benton City community center. The Landis home was recently destroyed by fire. Donations may be left at Glen's Garage 200 E Liberty St Mexico between 1 and 5 p.m.

Gary Landis Benton City Landis Glen Liberty St Mexico

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Mr. Opem Mrs Robert Opem Kristina Gay Holtcamp Steve D. Holtcamp Route 1 Rush Hill David H. Whitehead Jr James F. Holtcamp Carl Cleeton N. Stewart St Gary Murphy Kevin Shawn Becky Reed James Reed Waukegan Vernon Zinn Leland Wagner Washington St San Francisco James Joe Daugherty Sarasota, Fla Wilson Browne Perry Espy Duvall Jim Johnston Angie Carson St Duvall Sheila Faye Orr Rick Orr Abat St William Pomroy Olive St Warren Orr LaGrange Phillip Hayner Quincy Garfield Center Carrie Ash Miss Miller Laila Teague Charlie White White Naomi Byars Hulda Russell Laura Sanderson Olla la Oey Topleap Beauty Center Miss Foreman Debbie Cossey Woltz Studio Mr. Williamson Mr. Johnson St. Brendan’s Kathy Fennewald Austin Fennewald Martinsburg Hach Michael D. Stone Joe Duthbert Bill Dickinson St. Clair Mike Eastin Mike Nichols Bruce Brown Clark Johnson Fine Art Studio Carter Hee MiLadies Beauty Salon N. Clark Marilyn Jung Shirley Gates Carolyn ‘Thomas Ron Jefferson Audrain County Office of County Assessor J. Holloway Neill
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