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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1973

Page

4

Mrs Stoneberger to Be Feted With 90th Birthday Party

Mrs Ethel Stoneberger of Mexico will be honored with a surprise 90th birthday party Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Show-Me Room of the First National Bank. Born December 16, 1883 in Callaway County, she is the widow of Alonzo Hughes and William Stoneberger. She has one son, six sisters, nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.

Ethel Stoneberger Mexico First National Bank Callaway County Stoneberger Laura Lorrine Eliotte Levi Qualls Alonzo Hughes William Stoneberger Jewell B. Stoneberger Maneria Drain Margaret Custard Fulton Olive Besling Quincy, Il Betty Gilbert Osage Beach Altha Wade Kansas City Pearl Strode

MHS Class Of 1959 Sets June Reunion At Knights Hall

Mexico High School class of 1959 plans its 15th reunion for June 22 at the Knights of Columbus Hall with a dinner and dance. Organizers include Mrs. Robert Peak Mrs. Emery Cox Mrs. Howard Fennewald Mrs. David Kelsay and Mrs. Jim Dear dorff who say all classmates are contacted except four with unknown addresses. Anyone knowing Marsha Driver Madeline Perez Ray Conley or Janis Melm should call 581 3822 or 581 5746. The Whatsoever Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons held a Christmas program in the home chapel with Mrs. Beulah Elliott presiding. Cards were sent to two members. Founders Day planned for January with Mrs. H E Marquette leading and Mrs. Berry Azdel Jr in charge. The program featured readings songs poems and a solo by Mrs. Edwards.

Mexico Knights of Columbus Robert Peak Emery Cox Howard Fennewald David Kelsay Jim Deardorff King’s Daughters and Sons Beulah Elliott Roscoe Pfitzer Lewis Callaway H. E. Marquette Berry Azdel Jr Elliott Dale Evans

St Luke's Buffet Scheduled for Thursday at Church

The annual St Luke's United Methodist Church buffet will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. Mrs Jewell Steele Mrs Elbert Jones and Mrs Granville Christian lead the food effort with Rev Elbert Jones serving as pastor.

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Jewell Steele Elbert Jones Granville Christian

Annie Arnold Circle Plans Luncheon

The Annie Arnold Circle of The King's Daughters and Sons met on Thursday with Mrs. Maurice Isman. Presiding was Mrs. J. E. Smithey with appointments to the ways and means committee. By-laws were read, a card chairman was named, devotion used a Tennessee Ernie Ford album, and the group adopted the Navaho Gospel Mission for gift giving. The January meeting plans a Founder's Day luncheon with Mrs. Simpson and a program by Mrs. Simpson.

Annie Arnold King’s Daughters and Sons Maurice Isman J. E. Smithey Olney Simpson Iman Cecil Dodd Ways and Tennessee Ernie Ford Dodd Sarah Brandenburg Silver Cross Simpson Guy Pitts Home Board Navaho Gospel Mission O. C. Barker Lawson

Couple Honored At Maplewood Buffet Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. D. Michael Nelson of Maplewood were honored at a Saturday buffet hosted by Mrs. Roy W. Swindell of Laddonia. Twelve guests attended with Mrs. Steve Van Matre and Mrs. Woodrow Lee assisting. Mrs. Nelson is a Barnes Hospital psychiatry head nurse and Mr. Nelson is completing a PhD thesis in anatomy after medical school at Washington University.

D. Michael Nelson Maplewood Roy W. Swindell Laddonia Steve van Matre Woodrow Lee Mexico Nelson Barnes Hospital St. Louis Washington University

Opti Mrs Donate Turkey For Dinner

The Opti Mrs met for a Christmas party and business session led by Mrs. Bill Nichols. Members planned a Christmas basket for a needy family and voted to donate 20 to the Handi Shop. The club will provide a turkey for foster children in Audrain County and three high school students gave readings.

Paul Lowther Bill Nichols Audrain County Robbie Deason Kathy Erdel Gary Guthrie Ernest Harper

Molino Outdoormen Complete NRA Course Receives Certificates

The Molino Musketeers Boys Outdoorsmanship group completed a six hour gun safety course taught by Jim Badaracco of the NRA. Certificates were awarded to Robbie Erdel Randy Erdel Phillip Niekamp Jimmie Niekamp Michial Milligan Greg Phillips David Phillips and five Boy Scout members Richard Waubner Mark Chaney Joel Moreau Dennis Rutherford Gary Kniepfel Billy Blackburn Ardey Van Engelenhoven and Mrs Wesley Erdel.

Molino Musketeers Jim Badaracco National Rifle Association of America Missouri Conservation Commission Robbie Erdel Randy Erdel Phillip Niekamp Jimmie Niekamp Michial Milligan Greg Phillips David Phillips NRA Richard Waubner Mark Chaney Joel Moreau Dennis Rutherford Gary Kniepfel Billy Blackburn Ardey van Engelenhoven Wesley Erdel

Orvie Nix Speaks To Foster Parents

Orvie Nix, director of East Central Mental Health Center, spoke to the Foster Parents group on care for foster children and behavior. Plans were made for the Christmas party on Wednesday December 19 with donation requests. Attendees included Larry Woods Ernest Miller Roy Monk George Robinson Leslie Runde Carlos Coffin John Hoard Curtis Jenkins Leslie Milan Fred Shocks Susanna Bunge and Stan Erdel.

Orvie Nix East Central Mental Health Center Larry Woods Ernest Miller Roy Monk George Robinson Leslie Runde Runde Carlos Coffin John Hoard Curtis Jenkins Leslie Milan Fred Shocks Susanna Bunge Family Service Stan Erdel

Local ladies hostesses serve refreshments at event

Mrs. Arthur Scott Hightower and Mrs. Dave Kemp led a guest list including Mrs. Dave Bell, Mrs. Bill Darby, and Mrs. Robert Carter. Mrs. Bert Francis and Mrs. Don Davis hosted and served refreshments to attendees.

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MHS Class Circle Strode Edwards Henry Rudasill Edwards Ellis Davis Mrs. Edwards Azdell Ollie Cooper Alice Houchins Rowena Riggs Veta Valelley Jesus Rev Larry K. Etherton Union Baptist R.N. Association PCA Jean Thompson Woodlawn The Mexico United Methodist Church Randy Dewar Danny Stuart First Christian Church L. A. Scott Trinity United Church of Christ OES CWF Fellowship Hall McPheeter J.P. Brown Neil Nielsen Larney Barnes Randolph Circle Fred Hildebrand Orval Morris Guy Fairchild Allipatenepation Reed-Hopkins Siede Percy Creasy Western St L.A. Stuart Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club Monterey Christian Women’s Club Flaming Fit Columbia Joseph Goldfarb University of Missouri Hardin First Presbyterian Church Alleta Kleppinger St. Luke’s Annie Arnold Circle Mrs. Simpson Donald Erwin Burkhalter Wellsville Kingsland Memorial Presbyterian Church Homer Arendall Arthur L. Tapy Erwin C. Burkhalter Burkhalter Kaiser Refractories Co Miss Tapy Wellsville-Middletown R-I West Plaza Armstrong, Westport & Hallmark South Trails Shopping Center Opti Mrs. Donate Tom Roe Walt Duften Bob Hamilton Ernest Williamson Jim Pollard Donna Davis Russell Davis Tom Gola William Molino Deneve Galvan D-G Dacron Night Legion Hall Music By Harvey Morts Charm Center Charm Shop Pangburn Lawrence Drug Jcpenney Montgomery Berton Master Silversmiths Reed & Barton Chain Extra Pilcher Jewelry S. Jefferson Washington ST
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