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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1972

Page

5

Kilgore Witten Exchange Vows At Friendship Baptist Church

Miss Mary Avis Kilgore and Terry Lee Witten wed at 2 p.m. Saturday August 12 at Friendship Baptist Church. The ceremony featured lavender gladioli and white fuchsias with a double ring rite by Rev. Marvin Jones. The couple will reside in Junction City Kansas after a wedding trip. Kilgore is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie L. Kilgore. Witten is the son of Mrs. Opal Witten and the late Tandry Witten. The wedding party included matron of honor Mrs. Christine Dickey, maid of honor Jama Lea Kilgore, and others. ringbearer Michael McDonald and best man Jimmie Roberts. The bride is a 1972 Mexico High School graduate. the groom is a 1967 MHS graduate and U.S. Army specialist fourth class stationed at Fort Riley.

Mary Avis Kilgore Terry Lee Witten Friendship Baptist Church Marvin Jones Miss Kilgore Jimmie L. Kilgore Route 3 Witten Opal Witten Mexico Jama Lea Kilgore Amy Rogers Ed Rogers Jefferson City Michael McDonald John McDonald Jimmie Roberts Macon Gary Gay Hays Nancy McDonald Mexico High School MHS U.S. Army Ft. Riley Kaw Junction City Kan Myra Lucile Spencer Charles Michael Cleary St. Luke United Presbyterian Church Kansas City Mel Roble Spencer E.H. Spencer 927 Western St Mr. Cleary Frank W. Cleary St. Louis Fulton Cleary Patty Mayes O’fallon, Ill David Goulrey David Spencer Columbia Nan Hunt Fireside Inn Lee Bruwn Hollywood Fra George T. Cline Kathy Elliott Columbus Ohio Susan Orr St. Charles Earl Ruemhkoff Jeanne Bealmer Alex Bollinger Florida State University Tallahassee Fla TWA Fulton High School Central Methodist College Fayette Gladstone Acapulco

Miss Kasper Bride Shower Honors Neale Spouse

Miss Jane Kasper, who wed Eddie M. Neale on Friday, was honored at a bridal shower Tuesday night at R-3 School. Hostesses Miss Sherry Oligschlaeger and Miss Debbie Jenkins led the event with yellow orchid and green decorations. About fifty guests attended.

Jane Kasper Eddie M. Neale R-3 Sherry Oligschlaeger Debbie Jenkins

Auxvasse Girl Scouts Hold Farm Cookout Troop 452

Auxvasse Junior Girl Scout Troop 452 hosted a cookout on August 17 on the Walter Simpson farm. Participants included Alice Branson Kelly Galen Carrie Carr Rita Toaston Jooona Rivers Janet Miller Teresa Maca Suzie Applebee Peggy Doyle Vanessa Gilmore Missy Whalen Janet Stubblefield Charelle Smithee Denise Ruiz Lori McCully.

Auxvasse Walter Simpson Alice Branson Kelly Galen Carrie Carr Rita Toaston Jooona Rivers Janet Miller Teresa Maca Suzie Applebee Peggy Doyle Vanessa Gilmore Missy Whalen Janet Stubblefield Charelle Smithee Denise Ruiz Lori McCully

Women of Benton City church meet to share lesson

The Women of Benton City Christian Church met August 14 at the home of Mrs. Oleta McCown with eight present. Mrs. John Carline led the lesson Conformed To Jesus Christ. Get well notes were sent to members. The group will present a quilt to the Gary Landis family, whose home burned in a fire. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Benton City

Extension Clubs Visit Historic Site In Shelbina

Nineteen members from the 1 Town and Country and Carter Farmerettes Extension Clubs toured Benjamin House in Shelbina, a designated national historic site in Missouri. Built in 1873 and restored with period furnishings, the home is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Christ and their children. Attendees included Mrs. George Hagan, Mrs. Donald Eick, Mrs. C.T. Lierheimer, and others from both clubs.

Town and Country Carter Farmerettes Benjamin Shelbina Missouri Robert Christ

Moose Women Plan Book Sale and Supper

The publicity committee of the Women of the Moose met at Mrs. Jack Thompson’s home. They organized a book sale and carry-in supper at the Moose Home on September 7. Members are asked to donate books. proceeds will fund coats for children at a Moosehart, Illinois school.

Women of the Moose Jack Thompson Moose Home Moosehart

Wednesday Homemakers Club Meets All Day at Garfield Center

Calendar note lists a Wednesday all day meeting of the Homemakers Club at Garfield Community Center. The entry records no further details beyond the location and timing.

Homemakers Club Garfield Community Center

Crutchers Celebrate Golden Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Roy P Crutcher of Jennings marked their 50th wedding anniversary on August 14 with a reception at St Aloysius Church Hall in St Louis the day before. Married August 14 1922 in De Soto they have lived in Jennings since 1924 and raised three sons one daughter fourteen grandchildren and one great grandson Mrs Crutcher is sister in law of Mrs Theresa Speidel of Laddonia.

Roy P. Crutcher Jennings St. Aloysius Church Hall St. Louis Crutcher de Soto Theresa Speidel Laddonia

Miss Spencer and Charles Cleary Married in Kansas City

Myra Lucile Spencer and Charles Michael Cleary wed on Aug 19 at St. Luke United Presbyterian Church in Kansas City. The ceremony featured yellow roses and brass candelabra, with a reception at Fireside Inn. The couple plan to reside in the Gladstone area after a trip to Acapulco.

Spencer Mr. Cleary Kansas City

Aging Council Posts Open for Regional Programs

The Mid-Missouri Regional Council on Aging will develop new programs for the elderly and improve coordination. It will hire an aging specialist and secretary for one year funded by Title III Older Americans Act. Applications due Sept. 1. contact Mrs. Benton at 703 E. Breckenridge.

Mid-Missouri

Beamer Couple Attend NARFE Luncheon in Jefferson City

Mr and Mrs Alvin Beamer of Route 5 attended a NARFE State Executive Committee luncheon at The Governor Hotel Jefferson City. Mr and Mrs W D Keller of Jefferson City were re elected president and secretary treasurer. Delegates to the national convention in Fort Worth Texas Sept 24 26 were planned. Mr Beamer serves on the state board.

Alvin Beamer Route 5 The National Association of Retired Federal Employees NARFE Governor Hotel Jefferson City W.D. Keller Fort Worth Tex Beamer

Mexico Ledger Feature on Renn Sab

A brief item from Tuesday’s Mexico MO Ledger notes Sab Renn in focus, highlighting local context and potential community impact. The short piece emphasizes a notable figure and upcoming events related to the town.

Mexico Renn

Beil Ahsens Miss Michelle Beil Weds Robert Ahsens III

Beil-Ahsens marry at Summerfield United Methodist Church Belvidere New Jersey on Saturday June 10. Bride is daughter of Mrs Clarence Beil and the late Mr Beil of Belvidere. Groom is son of Mr and Mrs Robert Ahsens of Columbia and formerly of Mexico.

Beil-Ahsens Michelle Leslee Beil Robert John Ahsens III Summerfield United Methodist Church Belvidere N.J Ahsens Clarence G. Beil Mr. Beil Robert J. Ahsens Columbia Mexico Beaver College Philadelphia Westminster College Fulton el Paso Tex U.S. Army Ft. Bliss Germany

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Mr. Witten Hunsaker Lonnie Kilgore Mike Roberts Roxanne Moore Norma Adams Mr. and Mrs Terry Witten Miss Kasper George Hagan Donald Eick C.T. Lierheimer Donald Buie Russell Creed Homer Martin Kirby Allen Joe Erhardt Gordon Aird L.A Harris John Burchfield William McCabe E. Winston Reed C.M. Johnson Edwin Eick L.A Gerry Runyan Lumber Huy. HE ML. Page Mgr Mexico, Mo Courthouse Community Room James C. Kirkpatrick Roy Crutcher Washington Aging Council Beamers Heritage California Fredendall
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