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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1971
Page
7
A historical item from a private collection was showcased at the museum this weekend. Ledger Photo by Richard Vance accompanied the display highlighting the artifact’s provenance and significance.
Robby Stites prepared an Eagle Scout project featuring historic Audrain County sites and artifacts. He spent about 112 research hours, took farm machinery photos, aided tours, and collaborated with librarian Martha Tuecker and volunteers. The exhibit opens this weekend at the Audrain County Historical Museum with hosts Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Botts and floral design by Mrs. Elmer Gatewood.
Vandalia Mrs. Edna Campbell of Middletown was the oldest attendee at the Campbell and Dillion reunion held at Daniels Park Sunday. Five guests included Beverly Mitchell Dorothy Lewis Penny Gipson Chris Gipson and Bob Stewart with many relatives from Middletown Vandalia Laddonia Auxvasse Mexico and nearby areas.
Mrs Petersen led Bethel Methodist Church Woman's Society program Change Means Risk for Young Adults at a Thursday meeting. Other leaders and members assisted. announced dinners and district meetings. next meeting September 9 at Mrs Dean's.
Mr and Mrs James Williams hosted a chicken barbecue at their home west of Montgomery City with over 20 relatives including eight children and their families. The gathering featured horseshoes darts and ball games as part of a family celebration. Mr and Mrs Al Cramlett marked 25 years of marriage with an open house at Centralia City Hall on Sunday July 25 attended by Mr and Mrs Dale Hoskins from Canton Illinois and guests from Hannibal Columbia Boonville New Franklin Hallsville and Oakwood.
Twenty one members gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Seiler for an Orange Blossom Extension Club picnic and meeting. Guests included Miss Cord Lou Juergensmeyer, Mr. and Mrs. George Bowlby, W. S. Harrison, Frank Edwards, Mike Palmer Sr., Ray Parsons, and others. A nominating committee was appointed for 1972 officers. Next meeting set for September 15 at Mrs. Bernice Waggoner's home. NEW FLORENCE Descendants of Phil and Ella Ulrich held a family reunion at Graham State Park Mineola with nearly 40 relatives from California Vandalia Mexico Columbia Winfield Florissant Wright Olney and St. Charles. next year's reunion will be the second Sunday in August.
Audrain County 4-H Fair program led by Mrs. Chester Allen featured 11 members at a Wednesday session while the club donated 19 washcloths to Happy House and contributed 10 dollars to the fair. A Sept 10 prospective member tea was announced. In FOE District Three events Mrs. Stanley Carter announced activities, a birthday supper, a fish fry Aug 21, and a picnic Aug 22 in Columbia. Donna Parish was honored on departure for Charleston.
Mrs. Itel Db. Riddle visits her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Kimo B Inlaw and Mrs. Harold D. Hayden in Rosebud. Lawrence Cuthbert family returns from 11 day Daytona Beach trip. Pfc. Michael Newbrough on 10 day leave from West Point visits parents. Mrs. Allen Myers arrives from Dallas for nursing mother visit. Haas to Lambert Field then Oatland trip. Snook families return from Estes Park and Cheyenne. Rosel family guests of sister in Houston.
A fragment from a 1960s edition notes a Benton county reunion for Mexico High School’s class of 1961. Mrs Jim Bayens of St Louis, formerly Dooley Kammarmeyer, visits with her three children Kelly Ashley and Mickey while staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Kammarmeyer at 602 N Clark St. The report also mentions relatives and a church gathering in Bryan Anderson and Mrs Donald Anderson’s family.
Marvin McCowan hosted a wiener roast and carry in supper at Lakeview Park for his Khoury League Giants. After dinner the Giants defeated their parents 20 to 19 in a friendly game. Players include Chris Toulson Martin Hightower Greg Baker Mark Wilson Ricky Haynes Bob Johnson Dave Fisher Lester Gardner Mike Shupert Jeffrey Goff Steve Duthbert Chris Jones Joe Jones coached by Clifford Howard and Keith Campbell.
Miss Deborah Kay Jacob fiancee of Jack L Allison was honored at a morning coffee and shower at the home of Mrs. Jack Hammett in Vandalla. Assistants included Mrs. Anna Bess Lowenstein and Mrs. Elgin Jacob. About 28 guests attended with daisies floating in a water fountain centerpiece.
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