Betty Ferebee Weds Eldon Rose in Centralia Church
Betty Gayle Ferebee of Columbia and Eldon Ray Rose of Mexico wed at First Christian Church Centralia in a Dec 11 ceremony. Rev Don Mattson officiated with brass chrysanthemum decor. The couple resides in Columbia Pine Grove Trailer Court. Rose works at Atkins McCauley Chemical. Ferebee employed by First Bank of Commerce.
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Centralia
First Christian Church
Betty Gayle Ferebee
Columbia
Eldon Ray Rose
Mexico
Don Mattson
Dennis Jerebee
Rose
Charles E. Rose
Arlene Enyeart
Marcy Adams
W. A. Henson III
Warrensburg
Kenneth Wyss
Hensen
Glen Shepherd
Mike
Colvin
Billie Huffman
George Rose
Society Notes: Field Family Holiday Travels and Visits
Mrs Roy Field returns from the west coast after visiting her son Merritt and daughters in Cloverdale California. She and a daughter drove to Lawton Utah for three weeks with John Field’s family before California. Field met in St Louis by son Robert, daughter Rhonda, and Jim Reynolds. Nancy Lynn Erdel returns home from William Woods College for holidays. Virginia Elgin leaves for Petaluma California to spend Christmas with Earl Andersen’s family.
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Roy Field
West Coast
Merritt Field
Cloverdale
Calif
Mary Knoedler
Lawton
Utah
Field
John Field
California
Knoedler
St. Louis
Robert Field
Rhonda
Jim Reynolds
Nancy Lynn Erdel
William Woods College
Fulton
Roy Erdel
Virginia Elgin
Petaluma
Earl Andersen
Jaycee Wives Hold Annual Christmas Dinner Meeting
The Jaycee Wives of Mexico held their annual Christmas dinner at the CEC building Tuesday evening with 28 members and two guests Mrs Wes Houser and Mrs Ralph Ambrose attending. Officers hosted as three Mexico High School speech class members Pat Van Horn Lester Miller and Bill Miller presented the program. A short business meeting announced the Jaycees children’s Christmas party for Saturday and co chairs of March of Dimes mailers were Mrs Buddy Robinson and Mrs Tom Wiles. A Distinguished Award banquet was set for January 20 at the Empire Club of the A P Green Refractories Co with Jaycee Wiles handling the meal. Traveling bingo closed the evening.
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Mexico
Buddy Robinson
Tom Wiles
March of Dimes
Don Fuller
Jaycee
Empire Club
A. P. Green Refractories Co
Jaycee Wiles
Christmas Dinner Party at Pilot Lounge
The Ledger women employees held a holiday party at the Pilot Lounge with a gift exchange and a spoof poem about the papers offset printing. Miss Anita Buie and Mrs. Tim Clancy wrote the piece, while Miss Laurene Miller led prayers and the Christmas story.
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the Ledger
The
Ledger
Pilot Lounge
Anita Buie
Tim Clancy
Clancy
Laurene Miller
Eldora Lowry
Lee Gibson
John F. Sparks
Beth Seymour
Georgia Paden
Lewis Brooks
Fred V. Pearl
Rachel Gould
James T. Davis
C. C. Tratchel
Kathy Kilcoyne
Michael White
Eddie Dutton
Wilford Ward
Julia Cuno
Gamma Lambdas Have Christmas Party and Gift Exchange
Beta Sigma Phi Gamma Lambda Chapter members held a Christmas dinner and gift exchange at Mrs. Gary O'Bryan's home after cocktails at Mrs. Larry Hawkins' residence. Seven members acted as hostesses with assistance from several attendees and director Howard Richards, who read a Roark Bradford Christmas story.
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Ronnie Gipson
Jack McCord
Jim Stubblefield
Gary Thomas
Dah! White
Ron Whitaker
Happy Hour Club Meets at Wattses
The Happy Hour Club gathered at the Watts residence for a Christmas party on Thursday evening hosted by Mrs. Lee Watts with co hostesses Mrs. Hubert Rose Mrs. Lebbius Ball Mrs. Charles Hooke and Mrs. Jimmie Watts. Members received Christmas gifts as secret pal exchanges took place around a decorated tree. Attendees included Finley Stumpf Mrs. Howard Kindig Mrs. Roy Field Mrs. Cecil Haggard Mrs. Sue Modory Mrs. Herbert Blades and Jennifer Watts. The next meeting is set for Jan 7 at Mrs. Haggard’s home.
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Happy Hour Club
Lee Watts
Hubert Rose
Lebbius Ball
Charles Hooke
Jimmie Watts
Finley Stumpf
Howard Kindig
Roy Field
Cecil Haggard
Sue Modory
Herbert Blades
Jennifer Watts
Haggard
Delta Rho Christmas Party at Monterey Restaurant
Delta Rho Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha held a Sunday evening Christmas dinner at the Monterey Restaurant for members and guests. Assisting hostess Mrs. Virginia Durham. gifts exchanged. game winners were Mrs. George Hogan, William T. Hutchinson, and Charles Thomas. secret pal names drawn. Attendees included multiple couples led by Mr. and Mrs. Vinell Mildred and other members and their spouses.
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Delta Rho
Burchfields
Monterey
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
John Burchfield
Virginia Durham
George Hogan
William T. Hutchinson
Charles Thomas
Vinell Mildred
Thomas
Hutchinson
Lawrence Precht
J. W. Stowers
Howard Walker
C. F. McCord
C. K. Winn
Harold Erdel
W. B. Arvin
Oliver McDaniel
Roy Wooten
Hogan
Reily Taylor
Christmas holiday calendar highlights from area churches
December events list at First Christian Church First Presbyterian Church and other groups include candlelight services carols and nativity scenes. Activities run December 19 to December 27 with parties dances pageants cantatas and open houses led by churches FOE families and youth groups.
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FOE
First Christian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Trinity United Church of Christ
Town and Country Club Luncheon Details
Town and Country Extension Club members enjoyed a noon luncheon at Pilot Lounge with Mrs. Nelson A. Brown as hostess. Guests received mint Santa cups, corsages were given, and a standing vote of thanks honored Mrs. Virgil Thurston. The group discussed founding a new extension club and prepared program books.
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Town and Country Extension Club
Pilot Lounge
Nelson A. Brown
Robert Adams
Woodrow Black
Virgil Thurston
Joe Ehrhardt
Joe Young
Hontér Martin
Ehrhardt
C. T. Lierheimer
Kirby Allen
Russell Creed
Donald Eick
Ed Hesterberg
George Hogan
C. F. McCord
Carl Squiers
Clark Stephens
Leonard Turner
Don Buie
Edwin Lierheimer
Ben Lubberses Honored on 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ben Luebbers of Curryville were honored guests at a 25th anniversary celebration hosted by Mr and Mrs Richard Woodson in Middletown. A silver themed dining area and a three tiered cake marked the occasion. The couple, married December 15 1945 at St Clement Catholic Church, have farmed in the Farmer and Curryville area for 20 years.
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Middletown
Atte
Ben Luebbers
Curryvills
Richard Woodson
Gary
Dagny
Woodson
Clyde Woodson
Raymond Woodson
Mark
Steve
Wellsville
George Kroner
Lucy Ann
St. Louis
Luebbers
Tid Luebbers
Vardalla
Merle Woods
Palm Springs
Calif
Lena Mae’ Woodson
St. Clements
Minges
St. Clement Catholic Church
George Luebbers
Vandalia
Farmer
Curryville
Open House Sunday honors 50th wedding anniversary Peck family
Paris area residents celebrate Mr and Mrs Taylor Peck as their children host an open house at Jerry Peck home from 2 to 4 PM honoring the couple's 50th anniversary. Gifts requested not to be given. Attendees include Gale Turner Joe Peck Jerry Peck and Nancy Yager.
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Mrs. Peck
Paris
Taylor Peck
Jerry Peck
Gale
Betty) Turner
Jefferson City
Joe Peck
Nancy Yager
Miss Uhey and Alan Rutherford to wed December 23
Miss Frances Uhey and Alan Rutherford will marry December 23 at 7 30 p m in the United Methodist Church. The Rev Paul Powell will perform the ceremony. Miss Uhey is daughter of Mr and Mrs Al Uhey Jr and the Rutherford groom’s parents are Mr and Mrs Ogle Rutherford. Mr and Mrs Malcolm Hesse will be honor attendants.
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Vandalia
Frances Uhey
Alan Rutherford
United Methodist Church
Paul Powell
Miss Uhey
al Uhey Jr
Ogle Rutherford
Malcolm Hesse
County Line Club Holds Annual Christmas Luncheon
AUXVASSE The County Line Club held its annual Christmas luncheon at the Auxvasse Community Hall with President Mrs James Fulkerson presiding and devotion by Mrs Roy Coil. Members prepared a Christmas box for State Hospital Fulton patients, exchanged gifts, and revealed secret pal names. Guests included Mrs C C Houchins and others. many members attended.
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Ed. Brett
C. F.christengen
Ray Creel
Fred Deardorf
Cyril Dow
H. A. Elam
Carl Gilman
Robert Gilmore
Ruth Gingrich
Allen Humphreys
Frank Love
W. B. Moore
W. A. Sitton
John Overfelt
Russell Sitton
Clancy Sitton
Robert Simpson
Walter Simpson
John Wood
Margaret Sitton
Centennial Acteens Entertain Sunbeams at Bank Party
Centennial Acteens hosted Sunbeams from Centennial Baptist Church at a Christmas party in the First National Bank Show We Room on Friday. Refreshments were served by the Acteens. Sunbeams named include Debbie Meallister Sherr and Jerri Allen Charlotte and David Ploter Terry Smith Margaret Jimmy Wallace Bobby Davis Carla Vickers Jimmy Fogle Robb Williams. Attendees listed include David Dickerson Rhonda Robi Dickerson Tammy Browning Teresa Fogle Betty Donna Myers Rhonda Davis Lise Platner Peggy Whitford Fisther Smith Mary Etinier Wallace. Games featured Drop the Santa Find the Jingle Bells and Musical Chairs. Adult leaders were Mrs Virgil Williams Mrs Charles McAllister Mrs Pauline Strantruf and Miss Stella Smith.
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Centennial Baptist Church
Sunbeams
First National Bank
Debbie Meallister
Sherr
Jerri Allen
Charlotte
David Ploter
Terry Smith
Margaret
Jimmy Wallace
Bobby Davis
Carla Vickers
Jimmy Fogle
Robb Williams
David Dickerson
Rhonda
Rob
Julia Cuno Shower Brida To Be Honors Miss Julia Cuno
Miss Julia Cuno to be married at Road Christian Church Saturday evening. Shower hosted by Mrs Howard Barker and others featured royal blue and white decor. Guest list includes numerous mothers and relatives from local families as part of the celebration.
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Brida-To-Be
Julia Cuno
Julia “Ann
Cutie
Wit
Yali Hill
Iphio
New Road Christian Church
Howard Barker
James Speiider
Larry Galen
Marian Rosenthal
James Ray
Mary Nelson
Richard Sune
Leroy Werner
Valerie Werner
John Ball
James Beatty
Herbert Schutte
Calvin Turner
James Lurber
Donald Schutte
Cook Bomar
Douglas Righter
Primary Kiddies Enjoy Christmas Party at Centennial Church
Primary children of Centennial Baptist Church gathered Monday evening for a Christmas party hosted by teachers Mrs Judith West and Miss Karen Williamson with assistant Mrs Robert Brumback. Attendees included Debra Veach Jennifer Warmbrodt Jimmy Warmbrodt Angie McCord Marie Durham Janis Ostrom Cindy Wolf Eddie Wolf Steve Roddy Ernie Mitchell Kenneth Van Boening Darrell Pollard David Daniels Todd Greening.
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Centennial Baptist Church
Judith West
Karen Williamson
Robert Brumback
Debra Veach
Jennifer
Jimmy Warmbrodt
Angie McCord
Marie Durham
Janis Ostrom
Cindy
Eddie Wolf
Steve Roddy
Ernie Mitchell
Kenneth van Boening
Darrell Pollard
David Daniels
Todd Greening
Local Names Attending Whale Event
A list of attendees includes Mrs Edger Thomas, Mel Cecil Peterman, Mrs Blea Palatar, Mrs Wayrie Blackmore, Mrs Jack Me Cowart and Miss Kellie Me Cowari as part of the Whale gathering.
Christmas Dinner At National Bank In Mexico Country Club
The First National Bank held its annual Christmas dinner Wednesday at the Mexico Country Club. Gifts and games followed a social evening with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Brett Mr. and Mrs. M N Barnes Mr. and Mrs. C E Beatty Mr. and Mrs. John Livingston Mr. and Mrs. James C Batts Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wyatt Dr. and Mrs. Ben Jolly Mr. and Mrs. Latney Bates Mr. and Mrs. Walter G Staley Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Hagan Mr. and Mrs. Greg Swanson Mr. and Mrs. John H Russell Mr. and Mrs. Dale Kendall Mr. and Mrs. Lindell Murray Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ezell Mr. and Mrs. C W Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. William Enslew Mr. and Mrs. Ron Eichholz Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ball Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fennewald Mr. and Mrs. Don McCord Mrs. Rosa Johnson Miss Patricia Whitehead Miss Helen Keith Miss Becky Gilbert Miss Barbara Sims Mrs. Rosa Johnson Miss Patricia Whitehead Miss Helen Keith Miss Becky Gilbert Miss Mary Lou Reed Orivia E Mackey Stan Lauer Frank Kent and Mark Mackie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Mexico Country Club
Bradford Brett
M. N. Barnes
C. E. Beatty
John Livingston
James C. Batts
Kenneth Wyatt
Ben Jolly
Latney Bates
Walter G. Staley
Lowell Hagan
Greg Swanson
John H. Russell
Dale Kendall
Lindell ‘Murray
Donald ‘Ezell
C. W.caldwell
William Enslew
Ron Eichholz
Robert Ball
Howard Fennewald
Don McCord
Rosa Johnson
Patricia Whitehead
Helen Keith
Becky Gilbert
Barbara Sims
Mary Lou Reed
Orivia E. Mackey
Stan Lauer
Frank Kent
Mark Mackie
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Miss Ferebee
Mr. Rose Marty
Centralia Church
Jaycee Wives
Kige
Gamma Lambdas
Wattses
Onenast
Freale Norman Ssmetic
Washington Asd
Eugene Field
Fellowship Hall
Greenco Club
Westminster Room
St. Paul Cme Church
Love Street Christian Church
Wmiddieland Christian Church
Don Lemasters
Gilman Guild of
Charles Anderson
St. Paul Cme
George B. Wraith
Town, Country Club
I Ben Lubberses
Wedding Bate
Whitworth
Glenn Whitworth Sr
Glenn Whitworth
Harold Miles
Manley Kay
Lisa
Bellflower
Glen Whitworth Jr
Janice
Judy David
Carolyn
Hudson
C. E. Hudson
Old Oak Club
A. P. Green
Princess Gardiner
Reysector
Jefferson
Mr. Rutherford
County Line Club
Centennial Acteens
Entertain Sunbeams
Frida
National Bank
Worrell Jewelers
Worrell
Washington
Tal
Spic & Span
GAMAY
MR. Glean
Blattner’s
Blattner Christenas
Blattner's
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