Engaged: Barbara Elaine Smith to Dan Rippel
Mr and Mrs Pleasant Smith of 915 S Olive St announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Elaine Smith to Dan Rippel of Marshall. Barbara is a 1966 Mexico High School and 1970 Missouri Columbia University graduate, Chi Omega, teaching physical education. Dan, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Rippel of Marshall, will graduate in January with a BS in physical education and English, and teaches PE at Sacred Heart and Lady of the Lourdes in Columbia. Wedding planned for June 19 in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Smith
S. Olive St
Barbara Elaine Smith
Dan Rippel
Marshall
Rippel
Ralph Rippel
University
Parks and Recreation Department
Sacred Heart and
Lady of the Lourdes
Columbia
Mexico
Christmas Carols by Golden Circle Class at First Baptist
The Golden Circle Sunday School class of First Baptist Church held its annual family Christmas dinner in Fellowship Hall. Mrs. Strode Edwards of the Audrain Historical Society presented There Is a Song in the Air, accompanied by Frank E. Arnall and Mrs. David Hill at the piano. After cake, attendees joined caroling at the Central Missouri Mental Health Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Circle
First Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall
Strode Edwards
Audrain Historical Society
Frank E. Arnall
David Hill
Central Missouri Mental Health Center
Kirby Allen
Rodney
Horace Turley
Veneta
Lloyd Doyle
Paul Purvis
Ralph Settle
Robert Adams
Edward Norman
J. T. Watts Jr
Stanley Kelley
Jack
Fred Bail
Mary Ann
Frank L. Park
Kay
Russell Kaiser
Lawrence Puntney
Leslie Ellis
Frank Arnall
Victor
Douglass
Carol
Lutheran Women Christmas Party Draws 43 Attendees
St John s Lutheran Ladies held their annual Christmas luncheon in the church hall with 43 attendees. Miss Corine Greenberg read twice, then games and gift exchange followed. Numerous pastors and lay members from Cen tralia Vandalia Shelbina and nearby towns attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Walter Wagner
Oscar Schwentker
W. J. Hoffman
Minna Burroughs
Clara Boley
Darrel Marking
Ervin Hoffman
Homer Brandenburg
Edna Payton
John Cadwell
Vera Boehmer
Edith Greenberg
Douglas Alewel
Gordon Rodke
Ronald Hess
Gene Shellabarger
Glenn Friday
Kenneth Mortenson
Mrs Wilfley Jr Hosts Hazel Extension Christmas Party
Mrs Fran Wilfley Jr hosted the Hazel Extension Club Christmas party at her home Wednesday. President Mrs Leo Eisele led readings and carols. devotion was from The Story of Jesus. Gift exchange, secret pals, and prizes highlighted a festive afternoon with many members and guests. The group plans to meet January 13 in the CEC recreation room with Mrs Thomas as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilfley Jr
Hazel Extension Club
Leo Eisele
Northcutt
R. Lee Thomas
Berry Azdell Sr
Russell Azdell
Elliott
CEC
Thomas
James C. Botts
George Clough
Claud Mc
Birthday Party for Mary Sparks Observes Sixteenth
Mary Ann Sparks, who will be six Tuesday, was honored at a Sunday birthday party at her parents John F. Sparks and wife home. Games were played and won by Frederick McNatt and Judy and Janet Woolridge, with many family members and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Sparks
John F. Sparks
Frederick McNatt
Judy
Janet Woolridge
Floyd Sparks
William T. Harrison
Marty Harrison
Joyce Paris
Bobby
John Middleton
Robert Robinson
Robbie
Sharon Robinson
Norma Robinson
Henry Woolridge
Roger
Elmer Magnus
Steve
Barney McNatt
Donald Magnus
Leora Hunt
Cynthia Sue Sparks
False Teeth That Loosen Need Not Embarrass
Ad copy promotes FASTEETH dental adhesive powder to secure dentures and improve comfort. Claims teeth stay firmer longer and eating becomes easier with a natural taste. Encourages regular visits to the dentist and availability at drug counters.
Gilman and Saucier guests share weekend in Canton
Mr and Mrs Gordon Gilman visited Canton with former Mexicaans Mr and Mrs Melvin Saucier over the weekend. The Sauciers hosted four guests for bridge and dinner Sunday night while Sunday’s dinner included Mr and Mrs Jim Saucier of Bowling Green their son and daughter in law and a daughter Miss Linda Sandier. Calendar notes list XI Epsilon Alpha Beta Sigma Phi party at 6 30 p m Wednesday with Mrs Jerry Brauer First Christian Church Section One Christmas meeting at 7 30 p m. Thursday Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club meets at 7 30 p m Monterey with MHS vocal group providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Gilman
Canton
Melvin Saucier
The
Sauciers
Jim Saucier
Bowling Green
Linda Sandier
XI Epsilon Alpha
Beta Sigma Phi
Jerry Brauer
First Christian Church
Monterey
MHS Vocal Group
Mrs Cornett Tells Christmas Story to BPWC
Mrs Ralph Cornett spoke to the Mexico Business and Professional Women's Club at a Christmas dinner in Hotel Hoxsey on how Christmas should be practiced daily. The event featured carols, a gift exchange, and attendance by numerous members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Cornett
Mexico
Leo Erdel
Harry Todd
Glen Hite
Drucy Smith
Barbara Wonneman
Howard Richards
Adam Turner
Pearl Logan
Tom Adams
Walter Altrogge
W. B. Arvin
Russell Ball
Wilma Benskin
Nelle Bomar
Botts Cauthorn
Margaret Crow
Charles Daniel
Flossie Duty
Earl Glasford
William Johnston
Anna Lee McGee
Glenn Maxwell
John Miller
Goldie Newman
Gayle S. Oller
Nadine Putnam
John H. Russell
L. A. Scott
J. E. Smithey
Robert B. Wood
Misses Wards Host KD Circle at Christmas Party
Miss Martha Ward and Miss Elsie Ward co hosted the Margaret Bottome Circle of The King s Daughters and Sons at their Christmas meeting Friday evening. The program planned by Mrs Randall Weber and Mrs Mabel Key featured Christmas story poems and Ideals articles. Mrs Glenn Maxwell led the business session with guests Mrs Denver M Hudson Mrs Ralph Null and Mrs Ralph Toalson present among other members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Ward
Elsie Ward
Margaret Bottome
King’s Daughters and Sons
Randall Weber
Mabel Key
Glenn Maxwell
Denver M. Hudson
Ralph Null
Ralph Toalson
Ola Mae Burchfield
Eva Lee Jackson
James F. Covington
Charles Pulis
Miss Wanda Willingham Engaged to William Kelsay
Mr and Mrs Mike Willingham of Santa Fe announce the engagement of their daughter Wanda Willingham to William Kelsay son of Mr and Mrs Earl Kelsay of 617 W Pearson St Miss Willingham a Paris High School class of 1970 graduate and employed at Florsheim Shoe Co Mr Kelsay a Mexico High School graduate and employed at Jays IGA Foodliner Wedding plans are indefinite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Willingham
Santa Fe
Wanda Willingham
William Kelsay
Earl Kelsay
W. Pearson St
Miss Willingham
Paris High
Florsheim Shoe Co
Mexico High School
Kelsay
Jay’s
IGA Foodliner
Clancys Host Holiday Party In Sleek Social Gather
Mr and Mrs Timothy A Clancy of 609 S Clark St hosted a holiday party Saturday evening for friends. Guests included H David Leigh II Ernest R Gillam Daniel W Phyfer Glen Werner David E Potts James Carpenter John Barfield Wayne G Spence John Moore Anita Buie and Charles Stack. Mrs Forrest Bozarth returned home from Quincy Illinois after visiting her brother in law and sister J C Dill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy A. Clancy
S. Clark St
H. David Leigh, II
Ernest R. Gillam
Daniel W. Phyfer
Glen Werner
David E. Potts
James Carpenter
Aft
John Barfield
Wayne G. Spence
John Moore
Anita Buie
Charles Stack
Forrest Bozarth
Quincy, Ill
J. C. Dill
Miss Debbie Davis Seeks Echo Queen Title at NMS College
Miss Debbie Davis, a second year speech major at Northeast Missouri State College in Kirksville, chairs Delta Zeta while living with Mr and Mrs Gene Davis at 1005 Lakeview Rd. Five finalists will be chosen by a well known celebrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debbie Davis
Echo Queen
Northeast Missouri State College
Kirksville
Gene Davis
Lakeview Rd
Miss Davis
Delta Zeta Chapter
Women’s Club Hears Mrs Toul Speak on Crafts
The Mexico Women’s Club Christmas meeting at Mrs Richard Bowen’s home had 24 members. President Mrs Dave McCumber led a business session approving a library art-print display screen. Mrs Peter Toul demonstrated Christmas crafts from Creative Krafts and the group sang carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Junior KD Circle Creates Christmas Tree Decorations
Junior Silver Cross KD members decorated trees for the King's Daughters Home. Friday afternoon at Miss Marsha Brow's home, Vanessa Marshall presided, Lynn Piper led a devotion on the birth of Christ. Nancy Thomas presented a Chautauqua. Attendees included Louvain Pauley, Debbie Bird, Janis Kossmarin, Laurel Enslen, Kathy King, Leann Brown, Cathy Kallenbach guest, and Mrs. Charles Brauer adult leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's Daughters
Silver Cross
Marsha Brow
Vanessa Marshall
Lynn Piper
Kathy King
Leann Brown
Cathy Kallenbach
Charles Brauer
Dinner of Past Matrons Club Features Christmas Dinner
Forty five members and guests of the Past Matrons Club of the Order of Eastern Star met Wednesday evening at the Pilot Lounge for a Christmas dinner. Mrs. Howard Richards entertained with a story about Christmas shopping for ladies lingerie, an overabundance of turkeys, and childhood ornaments. Officers led by president Miss Georgia M. Gentle supervised arrangements. Committee members included Mrs. Guy Riney and many others from Moberly and area towns assisting with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Pilot Lounge
Howard Richards
Georgia M. Gentle
Guy Riney
Robert Moon
Roscoe Martin
Roy Parker
Lawrence Precht
Roy Moser
Charles Anderson
Waterston Martin
Earl Precht
John Burchfield
Floyd Akers
Rufus Byrns
Willie Garrett
Mable Haycraft
Matildamae Rohlfing
E. B. Turner
Gladys Brundege
Daisie Clark
Stanley Mason
Moberly
Don Manning
J. E. Sewell
Horace Skinner
Orlando Worrell
Gayle S. Oller
Harriett Woodward
Virginia Durham
Lewis B. Harris
Nora Evans Elected Noble Grand of Rebekahs
Mrs. Nora Evans was elected noble grand of the Rebekah degree at the Odd Fellows Hall. New officers for the coming year include Nay Mahoney as vice grand and R. E. Barnett as recording secretary with others appointed to posts. An installation will be held publicly on Jan. 9 with Mazelle Ward of Centralia presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Evans
Rebekah
Lodge
Max Sweitzer
Odd Fellows
Hall
Charlie Ray
Noble Grand
Joe Stone
Bennie
Colley
Nay Mahoney
R. E. Barnett
Albert Dutton
Linda West
Lewis Jefferson
Mazelle Ward
Centralia
Christmas Program by Christian Women's Fellowship
Section One of the Christian Women's Fellowship plans a Christmas program to delight both young and old. It will be held Thursday at 7:46 in Fellowship Hall. Mrs. Paul Green presides, Mrs. Butler Armstrong will showcase her dolls and share facts about each. Mrs. Cecil Dodd gives the devotion and Mrs. Virginia Anderson leads the hospitality for the tea after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Women’s Fellowship
First Christian Church
Fellowship Hall
Paul Green
Butler Armstrong
Cecil Dodd
Virginia Anderson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Smith
Mrs. Wilfley Jr
Mary A. Sparks
BPWC
Women’s Club
NAVY
Lewis J. Prouty
Jennifer Lowe
Naval Reserve
Naval Aviation Schools Command
Pensacola
Milton’ Academy
Milton
Mass
Colorado College
Colorado Springs
Colo
Prouty
Rebekahs
Accutron
Bulova
Spaceview
Fuminene
Pilcher Jewelry
Jefferson
Merle Norman
Washington
Paula Fuqua
Ledger
Parson’s Jewelry
S. Jefferson
Garland
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