Audrain Historical Society grows membership drive gains many names
The Audrain County Historical Society reports continued growth with new members led by Frank and Kent. New inductees include numerous individuals across Martinsburg, Mexico, Rush Hill, Vandalia, and Linton, with dues reminders and a memorial gift noted. Annual dues range from 1 to 100 dollars, with several donation options and tax benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrain County Historical Society
Frank
Kent
Joe Fennessey
Roy Kable
Darold R. Flick
Elmo Inlow
Perry Wrightstell
Ida Mae ‘Baskett
Shirley Andresen
Mexico
Roy T. Dillard
Auxgasser
Lillian Bishop
Mary E. Bishop
Martinsburg
Vandalia
Maude M. Ardell
Velma McDonald
Farber
Bill Crow
Rush Hill
Donald Shoup
Laddonia
Ruby Hamlett
Beagles
Andrew Tuepker
Hale
Mexico Area
P.O. Box
Mr. Kent
S. Jefferson
Bradford Brett
First National Bank
William Courtney
Laddonia Couple Honored on 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mark Silver Wedding LADDONIA Mr and Mrs F C James of Laddonia were honored recently on their 25th wedding anniversary. A dinner was given at the home of their daughter Mr and Mrs Leroy Brinker of Martinsburg. Assisting with the dinner were their other daughter Mr and Mrs Kyle Pound of Laddonia and Mrs James's mother Mrs Howard Brandon of Farber. Others attending included Elroy Brinker and family, Jim Pound, Alvin Kelly, Bobby Kesler and Lisa, Lillie Weakly of Mexico, Buddy Wieburg, Melville Hawkinson, Mildred Hull and Calvin Hull of Farber, Darryl Hull and Tony of El Paso Texas, Robert Clithero and Debbie Bruce Brian of Gazette, Walter Christensen of Perry, and Mary Williams of Vandalia.
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Laddonia
Jim Pound
Alvin Kelly
Bobby Kesler
Lisa
Lillie Weakly
Mexico
Buddy Wieburg
Martinsburg
Melville Hawkinson
Mildred Hull
Calvin Hull
Diane
Farber
Darryl Hull
Tony
el Paso
Texas
Robert Clithero
Debbie
Bruce
Brian
Gazette
Walter Christensen
Perry
Mary Williams
Vandalia
Langfords Host Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Mr and Mrs Jim Langford hosted a Thanksgiving Day dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Orval Bise Jim J R Brenda Larry Gary Jeff Keith Cecil Ellen Mr and Mrs Merle Langford Elizabeth Melody Mr and Mrs Pearl Langford and Mr and Mrs Cecil Langford Robert William and Sandra of Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Langford
Orval Bise
Jim
J. R
Brenda
Larry
Gary
Jeff
Keith
Cecil
Ellen
Merle Langford
Elizabeth
Melody
Pearl Langford
Cecil Langford
Robert
William
Sandra
Brunswick
CALENDAR CAR Elects Miss Randolph in New Members Welcome
Jeri Cay Randolph electedCAR president Jeri Cay Randolph welcomed six new members Elizabeth Sonwalt Bill Sonwalt Susan Sonwalt Anne Sonwalt Tom Wills and Jack Wills at a Col James Audrain Society Children of the American Revolution meeting. Officers include Jack Wills Elizabeth Sonwalt Sara Wilfley Julie Napier and India Melson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jery Day Randolph
Col. James
First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall
Bill Crews
Monticello
Jefferson City
Jeri Cay Randolph
Hal Randolph
Elizabeth
Bill
Susan
Anne Sonwalt
Tom
Jack Wills
Miss Randolph
Mrs. Bishop and Mr. McDermit wed in Montgomery City
Mrs. Carroll Bishop of Montgomery City and Robert McDermit of Mexico Route 1 married in a double ring ceremony at Lockewood Park Baptist Church. Attendants were the bride’s sister and brother in law, reception at Grand Prairie Baptist Auxvasse, cake by relatives, and a brief wedding trip before residing in Mexico.
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Grand Prairie Baptist Church
Auxvasse
Larry Leopold
Jerry McDermit
Punch
Don McDermit
Janet Freie
Mary Freie
Middletown
Floyd MccDermit
A.P. Green
Self-Improvement Topic Of Laff-a-Lot Club Program
Mrs. James Doyle led a Laff-a-Lot Extension Club session on self-improvement stressing good health grooming and natural authenticity. Officers installed by Mrs. William Little included President Bill Hickman and Secretary Arthur Zuroweste, with reports on visits to senior citizens and a Christmas craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Doyle
Laff-a- Lot
Doyle
William Little
Bill Hickman
Glen Phillips
Arthur Zuroweste
Dale Schnarre
Phillips
James DuBus
Chalsia Crews
DuBus
Little
Gerald Chaney
Leroy Sperry
Chaney
Head Start Keeps Active With Fall Field Trips
Head Start children have been active since school started with a field trip to A P Green apple orchard for apple picking followed by Teal Lake to observe migrating birds. A hike to Power and Light Co Lake offered a fall day outing. A puppet show with a friendly witch and ten pumpkins delighted the group. They also viewed Thanksgiving turkeys at Westlake's and make regular library story hour visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.P. Green
Teal Lake
Power and Light Co
Westlake’s
Bridal Shower Held For Miss Roberts in Centralia
Miss Roberta Lynn Roberts was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Denise Welborn and Vickie Potts. Guests included Sandy Sewell Charlene Lyon Susan Smith and many family members. Roberts will marry Daniel J. Slais of Omaha on December 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Roberta ‘Lynn Roberts
Denise Welborn
Vickie Potts
Sandy Sewell
Charlene Lyon
Susan Smith
Mary Jo Thornley
V. E. Coe
Opal Craghead
Harold Welborn
Robert Potts
Perry Roberts
Jon Mechlin
Miss Roberts
Daniel J. Slais
Omaha
Brothers-Sisters Change Party Plans
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Mexico will host a Christmas party for sponsors and their little brothers and sisters on December 19 at Garfield Community Center. The event now starts at 7 30 p.m., shifting from the previously reported date and venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Brothers and
Big Sisters of
Mexico
Garfield Community Center
Little Brothers and Sisters
GS Troop 261 Gets Awards
Junior Girl Scout Troop 261 at Eugene Field celebrated Juliette Low s birthday with Brownie Troop 257. Misses Holly Nielsen and Barbara Friday led singing. refreshments followed. Awards honored Frances Belcher Robyn Larkin Donna Gibbons Diana Houston Dorothy Galbreath Julie Young Catherine Belcher Sharon Sheets Sarah Miller Marjorie Henderson and others for world games rambler talent and outdoor activities. Leaders listed for Troop 261 and Brownie Troop 257.
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Eugene Field
Juliette Low
John Miller
Euel Belcher
John Houston
Jim Deardorff
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Historical Society Growing
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Eimieses
Mark Silver Wedding
Langfords
Carleritas Calvert
Jeltron
Laddonia Community Chorus
Laddonia Baptist Church
Mexico Country Club
First Presbyterian Church
Audrain County
VFW
DAR
Museum
Fidelity Circle
KD and Sons
George Weller
PEO
G. Andy Runge
Circle of
Strode Edwards
O.B. Melahn
H.A. Gorrell
Westminster
Bill Johnson
Suzette
Natalie
Allstar Comics
Li'l
Abner Rex Morgan
Ken
June
Melissa
Blondie
Herbert
THE
Ryatts
Kie
Heaven
Salomey
Morgan
Mary Worth
Cueto
Woodley
Dagwoocd Bumstead
Martin
Mes
Baird
Woodstock
Women's Liberation Group
Che
Hurleyburg
Papal
Almos
Ther, Son
Rufus
Dick Tracy
Sete
Mrs. Johnson
Bertha Johnson
Lena Zuck
Johnson
Zack
Florence Bybee
Lill Morris
Edith West
Bettie Morris
Ruth Gola
Joanne Rummans
Pangburn
Form
South Side Square
GS Troop 261
Ibs Howe
Bin
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