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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1972

Page

6

Miss Mitchell and Huffman Exchange Wedding Vows

The Paris United Methodist Church hosted the wedding of Miss Janet Ann Mitchell and Gregory L. Huffman on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. James Culpepper officiated the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mitchell of Madison and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Huffman of Paris. The bride wore an imported peau de soie gown with empire waist, Venise lace, and a Dior bow. They will reside in Columbia after a wedding trip to southern Missouri.

Paris United Methodist Church Janet Ann Mitchell Gregory L. Huffman James Culpepper Miss Mitchell Kenneth Mitchell Madison Huffman Harold Huffman Paris Dior Carla Mitchell Ellen Mitchell Lloyd Huffman Independence Bestman Charles Jones Columbia Kathy Huffman Roger Mitchell Larry Turner James Peck George Buckman Kerry Lehnen Wellsville Cindy Hayes Frances Haley Cathy Johnson Millington, Tenn Ron Thurston Centralia Pat Tanzey Carla Wood Paris High School University of Missouri Paris Hig School M.A Missouri

Preschool Mothers Club Elects Officers

New officers were elected at the Preschool Mothers Club meeting held Tuesday night in the Production Credit Association Recreation Room. Officers include President Mrs Sam McKin Vice President Mrs Robert Larkin Secretary Mrs Lawrence Davenport Treasurer Mrs Buddy Dodd Hospitality Mrs Ron Batts Historian Mrs Danny Clay. Outgoing president Mrs Dale Groves presided. Door prizes went to Mrs Marvin Allison and Mrs Dave Gentry. Game prize to Mrs Oliver. Hostesses were Mrs Clay and Mrs Davenport with guest Mrs James Bearden. Others present included Mrs Don Bishop Mrs Robert Breid Mrs Bill Nichols Mrs Jim Sharp Mrs Laura Smith Mrs James Liston and Mrs Melvin Ham.

Preschool Mothers Club Production Credit Ass Sam McKin Robert Larkin Lawrence Davenport Buddy Dodd Ron Batts Danny Clay Dale Groves Ray Oliver Marvin Allison Dave Gentry Oliver Clay Davenport James Bearden Don Bishop Robert Breid Bill Nichols Jim Sharp Laura Smith James Liston Melvin Ham

Calendar notes for August 17 gatherings and Aug. 19 picnic

A list of local group meetings scheduled for Thursday August 17 including Mexico Union of King's Daughters and Sons Knights of Columbus Women of the Moose Welcome Wagon Club and Women’s Investment Club at various venues. A Saturday August 19 family picnic by White Shrine of Jerusalem at Cannery Field Hannibal with games at 2 30 p m and meal at 6 30 p m.

Mexico Union of King's Daughters and Sons Lakeview Park Knights of Columbus K of C Hall Women of the Moose Moose Lodge Welcome Wagon Club Air Park Restaurant Women's Investment Club Picador Lounge Cannery Field Hannibal

RG PTA Panels Meet For Training

The RG PTA held a training session for committee chairmen at its first meeting Monday afternoon at the school. Mrs. Gene Kauble presided as each committee was represented. The group discussed a learning fair talent show and ham supper and planned an open house to meet R-6 teachers. A postage stamp honoring PTAs will go on sale at the Laddonia post office on Sept 16.

RG Pta Gene Kauble PTA Ptas Laddonia

Brownie Scouts Camp at Simpson Farm on Aug 7 8

Fifteen Brownie Scouts attended Day Camp at the farm of Mr and Mrs Walter Simpson August 7 and 8. Girls cooked dinner over an open fire, did handicrafts and hiked at a lakeside campsite. Janet Miller Pam Moser aided with planning.

Walter Simpson Janet Miller Pam Moser James Haubner Bill Miller

Carry-In Dinner for Dr. Scott at Liberty Christian Church

A carry-in dinner honoring Dr. Jack Scott, pastor of Liberty Christian Church, will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at the church near Thompson. Dr. Scott leaves soon to teach at Texas Christian University in Ft Worth. Friends are invited and asked to bring their own table service.

Jack Scott Liberty Christian Church Thompson Scott Texas Christian University Ft. Worth

Mr and Mrs Bert James Celebrate Golden Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Bert James of Paris marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a Sunday reception in the Presbyterian Church dining room. About 100 guests attended, hosted by their son-in-law and daughter Lewis Wilson Jr and wife.

Paris Bert James Presbyterian Church Lewis Wilson Jr James

Wilfleys Show Tour Slides To Happy Homemakers

Frank Wilfley Sr and his wife screened film of a three week European trip at the August 2 Happy Homemakers Club meeting hosted by Mrs. Richard Coil. The Wilfleys toured Spain Switzerland Russia Czechoslovakia Germany Belgium Netherlands and spoke of agriculture practices. gifts were given and several members received birthday presents. Other members attending included Mrs. Horner Gresham Stiers Spradlin Rothermich Wade Meyer and Simpson.

Frank Wilfley Sr Happy Homemakers Club Richard Coil Dale Hunt the Wilfleys Spain Switzerland Russia Czechoslovakia Germany Belgium Netherlands London Wilfley J.C. Rountree Ronnie Beedle Wilma Lantz Tony Klick Patrick Horner Arthur Gresham Glenn Stiers Homer Spradlin Ray Rothermich Myrta Wade Paul Meyer Jr Robert Simpson

Mexico Ledger Highlights for August 17 1972

Local page from the Mexico Missouri Ledger dated Thursday August 17 1972. Contains community notices brief items and regional happenings across town.

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Miss Heim and Mr Rowe wed in St. Brendan's ceremony

Vicki Darlene Heim and Stephen Clark Rowe exchanged vows Saturday Aug 12 at St. Brendan's Catholic Church in a 2 PM ceremony. Officiated by Rev Arthur Mersinger, the couple plans to reside in Kirksville after a wedding trip. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Heim of 1701 Pollock Rd and the groom the son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Rowe of Paris.

Vicki Darlene Heim Stephen Clark Rowe St. Brendan's Catholic Church Arthur Mersinger Miss Heim Leo Heim Pollock Rd Mr. Rowe Arthur Rowe Paris Dennis Rowe Mexico Betty Miller Ft. Myer Mark Rowe Linden Vanlandingham

Rummage and Bake Sale Aids Happy House Center

A rummage sale with a bake and produce sale raised 175.80 at 206 Jefferson St to fund games and puzzles for Happy House Children's Center, which serves preschoolers ages 3 to 5. Center staff and supporters thank volunteers, board members, and generous helpers including Lakenan and Larney Barnes, Kehl's Office and Supply, Lewis French and First Christian Church, and an anonymous donor who mended linen during hot weather. The center, directed by Mrs. Lewis French with assistant director Mrs. Louise Curtis, operates at 1106 N Wade St year round.

Happy House Children’s Center Lakenan Larney Barnes George Kehl Kehl Lewis French First Christian Church Happy House N. Wade St Louise Curtis

Hisey Hoppers 4 H Club Sets August Picnic Plan

At the Monday Hisey Hoppers 4 H Club meeting at the 4 H Center sixteen members attended. Glen Buck and Randy Maxwell led pledges Deanne Buck read devotion Carol Kallenbach and Tammi Bertrand led songs with Diane Monk on piano. Darren Ball and Gene Silvers taught dog care while Vera Holtkamp and Marty Silvers taught home grounds. Diane Monk Vera Holtkamp Paula Haverstick Teresa Brown and advisers were named National 4 H Week committee. An August picnic replaces the September meeting.

Hisey Hoppers Glen Buck Randy Maxwell Deanne Buck Carol Kallenbach Tammi Bertrand Diane Monk Darren Ball Gene Silvers Vera Holtkamp Marty Silvers Paula Haverstick Teresa Brown

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Mr. Huffman Mrs Gregory Huffman Hendrix Studio Calvert's Studio Simpson Farm Neal Oliver Burgin Batteron Sam Moser Susan Love Brenda McDermit Shirley Smithee Renita Toston Robin Dye Merry Sparks Linda Love Rosanna Kemp Cindy Carr Amy Blass Sabrina Batterton Stacey Batterton Rusty Fulkerson Lisa Moser Arron Hunt Cindy Haubner Jerry McDermit Kreative Krafts Hiway Laddonia, Mo R.H. Moorman Charles A. James Tom Moore Ellis Warren Wilson Carol Lisa Kent Wilson Beth Beckham Earl James Paul James Lon James Wilfleys Happy Homemakers David Collins Karen Brian Johnson City Tenn Robert R. Collins S. Western St Leon Higgin Lees Summit Berry Azdell Sr Route 4 Larry Ronald Azdell Higgin Azdell Sr Beauty Center Bie PI Ay Eel Blattner’s Heim St. Brendan’s Church Denny Hollingsworth Todd Rowe Air Park Kathy Mills Linda Magnus James Perry Kathy Rowe Leo Heim Jr Mexico High School Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville Paris R-2 NMSU Stephen Rowe Fine Art Studio Happy House Center Parent's Club of Mexico Community Child Care Inc Jefferson St V.F.W Mila Central Central Loan Co W. Jackson Comie West Side Square
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