Golden 50th Anniversary for Wellsville Couple
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lovelace celebrated their golden wedding with an open house at the community building. Family attendance included children Allen Leverett Henry Lybarger Tom Lybarger and Estil Berger with two grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. A three tier gold accented anniversary cake and flowered refreshment table featured prominently.
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Wellsville
Jim Lovelace
Allen Leverett
Henry Lybarger
Tom Lybarger
Estil Berger
Francis Colbert
Putnams Observe Anniversary in Paris Reception
A silver wedding anniversary reception for Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Putnam of Holliday was held at the American Legion Hall in Paris. Hosted by their children Ed die, David, Cynthia, Jeff, and Dianne, along with Mrs. Juanita Martin, the event noted the couple’s marriage on November 29, 1952 at the Christian parsonage in Paris. Attendants included Joyce Putnam Moore and Claude Lehenbauer. The refreshment table featured a silk floral centerpiece and a three tier anniversary cake with yellow roses, baked by Mrs. Alvin Miller, with servers Cynthia Putnam and Dianne Van Praag.
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Tony Lybarger
Paris
Carlos Putnam
Holliday
American Legion Hall
Eddie
David Putnam
Cynthia Putnam
Moberly
Jeff
Dianne VanPraag
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Juanita Martin
Putnam
Aileen Lehenbauer
Jessie Lehenbauer
David Lehenbauer
Irene Putnam
Rush Hill
Christian Parsonage
Joyce Putnam Moore
Hatton
Claude Lehenbauer
Hannibal
Alvin Miller
Dianne van Praag
Card Party Proceeds Donated By Epsilon Sigma Alpha
The Delta Rho chapter met at Mrs. W.B. Arvin’s to report a successful benefit card party. They voted $50 to St. Jude for research and noted the 1978 International Convention in St. Louis July 12 to 16. Delta Rho will decorate at Sunday brunch. Christmas party planned at Tonanzio’s Italian Villa with dinner and gift exchange.
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Delta Rho
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
W.B. Arvin
L.A. Valentine
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Louis
Delta Rhco
Tonanzio
Reilly Taylor
Australia
India
Japan
China
Engaged Lynn Houston to Dennis Allen
The engagement and upcoming marriage of Lynn Houston and Dennis Allen are announced. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Houston of rural Holliday and Mr. and Mrs. A A Allen of Union. The bride elect is a 1975 Paris High School and 1977 Culver Stockton College graduate working at Commerce Bank in Moberly. The groom is a 1976 Northeast Missouri State University graduate, a junior high industrial arts teacher and assistant football coach at Paris School System. They plan a June 17 wedding.
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Lynn Houston
Dennis Allen
Marvin Houston
Rural
Holliday
A.A. Allen
Union
Paris High School
Culver- Stockton College
The
Commerce Bank
Moberly
Northeast Missouri State University
Kirksville
Paris
Christmas Tea Planned By Chautauqua Circle
Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle cancels Tuesday library meeting due to snow. A Christmas tea will be held December 13 at 1 30 p.m. at Mrs. John Blass home with cookies and sandwiches. Mrs. Robert Fenton reviews Miracle in the Wilderness by Paul Gallico. Regular meetings resume January 3 at 1 30 p.m. at the Mexico Audrain library.
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Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle
John Blass
Robert Fenton
Paul Gallico
Mexico-Audrain Lbrary
Young Women's Circle
Mexico
United Methodist Church
Kenneth Witthar
Robert Schrader
Bruce Circle
Ralph Cornett
Margaret Cole
Stallings Circle
Betty Baker
Dale Kendall
J.H. Farnell
King's Daughters
Denver Hudson
VFW Hall
Hardee’s West
Marjorie Wills
AMC Auxillary
Business Country Club
XNC Club Holds Christmas Dinner At VFW Lodge
Thirty seven members of the XNC Club met Wednesday for dinner at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Lodge. Door prizes were won by Mrs. Lala Lowe and Blanche Hartell. Card winners were Mrs. Betty Jacobi and Mrs. Isabelle Valentine. Hostesses included Mrs. Janet Potts, Mrs. Anne Dawkins, Mrs. Crystal Winn, Mrs. Bess Arvin, Mrs. Sue Sefrit, and Betty Habecost.
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XNC Club
Veterans of Foreign Wars Lodge
Lala Lowe
Blanche Hartell
Betty Jacobi
Isabelle Valentine
Janet Potts
Anne Dawkins
Crystal Winn
Bess Arvin
Sue Sefrit
Betty Habecost
Shower Planned for Fire Victim Righter Family
A charity shower for the George Righter family who lost their possessions in a recent fire will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the First National Bank. Those wishing to help may call Mrs. Ruby Phillips at 681-7626.
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George Righter
First National Bank
Ruby Phillips
Community Club Calendar Dec 12 15 Meetings Canceled
Calendar listing multiple Dec 12 to Dec 15 meetings across Mexico United Methodist Church Centralia Rebekahs PEO RAM and other groups with hosts, times, and venues including Fellowship Hall Martin Place Masonic Temple and Mexico Country Club. Cancellations noted for Dec 6 and Dec 8 entries.
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Mexico
United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
PWP
Leatha McDonald
Martin Place
Centralia Rebekahs
Hall
Eugene Field Pta
Little Dixie CB Club
Mundy Circle
United Methodist Church
E.W. Reed
Howard Richards
Mexico Country Club
Busy Beavers
RAM
Masonic Temple
Benton City
Randy Popp
Heloise hints for small decor crafts and simple home ideas
Readers share easy craft and housekeeping tips. Terri Aurednik trims a dresser top with a placemat and matching napkin to add color and prevent scratches. Valerie Age 12 creates a pin cushion from fabric and a clay pot for a Christmas gift. Verna Lee Burton models a walnut shell turtle craft for grandkids. Georgianna Graham describes sewing knitted cuffs onto short winter sleeves for extra wear.
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Heloise
Terri Aurednik
Valerie
Verna Lee Burton
Georgianna Graham
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Vandalla
Paula Cuba
Centralia
Tammy Lybarger
Debbie Leverett
Donna Kuntz
Frankford
Lois Cannon
Eureka
Beverly Wohebold
Laddonia
Robin
Dawn Lybarger
Putnams
Bethlehem
George Hogan
C.K. Winn
William Hutchinson
Edna Precht
J.W. Stowers
R.D. Wooten
Virginia Young
Chautauqua
XNC
Righter
Paul V. Dean
Metopolitan Life Vns. Co
U.S.A
Semind Cer Tees
Osnaberg
Poplin
Altrusa
Skinner
Lyndall Tanner
Hazel
Order
Eastern Star
Travelers Rotection Association
Pallop Siripipat
Thailand
School of Metaphysics
N. Jefferson
Ate Comfort Sale
Berause
W. Monroe
Nam
Singer
Harvey Morts
Rhythmaires
Fabric Shop
West Plaza Shopping Center
t‘Charlies
Washington
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