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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1970

Page

6

Miss Estill Weds William Armstrong in Rush Hill Church

Miss Lisa Estill and William Paul Armstrong wed in a candlelit double ring ceremony at Rush Hill Community Church. Attendants wore turquoise and blue accents. wedding party included Charla Estill and Christy Matthews as torchbearers, and Susan Riley as flower girl. The couple resides in Mexico and he works at Mexico Coca Cola Bottling Co.

Lisa Estill William Paul Armstrong Rush Hill Community Church John Blass Frank Durham Mexico Don Levingston Levingston Armstrong Charla Estill Christy Matthews Susan Riley Keith Durham Raymond Estill Jerry Newbrough Rush Hill John Olighschlager Karen Walker Centralia Dede Heilwagen Armstrong Anny Pri Meyer Street

Society Guests of the Baker and Bergland Families

Mrs. James R. Baker hosts guests including Mrs. Harry Baker of Bevier and Mr. and Mrs. Irving Bergland of Overland Park Kansas. Dr. and Mrs. William Dennison of Houston arrive for holiday visits with the Damiel family. They will be joined by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kothe of St. Louis on Thursday.

James R. Baker Harry Baker Bevier Irving Bergland Overland Park Kan William &. Dennison Houston Tex Charles Damiel SI Ray Kothe St. Louis

Coffee For Mrs. George Honored At Gibson Home

Mrs. George and Mrs. Kenneth George were honored at a Monday evening coffee hosted by Mrs. Lee Gibson and Mrs. Bill Willer at the Gibson home. Attendees included a large list of local women led by Mrs. Frank Kesler of Laddonia and others such as Mrs. Gary O'Bryan, Mrs. Larry Hawkins, Mrs. Ken McQuarry, and Mrs. Harold George.

George Kenneth George Lee Gibson Bill Willer Gibson Frank Kesler Laddonia Gary O'Bryan Larry Hawkins Ken McQuarry Larry Weber Leroy Sperry James T. Dye Harold George Noel Wood Lloyd Dodd Jr Conrad Harrison Garnett Hamilton Herb Jackson Ray Travis Robert Holt Jack McCown Ken Settle

Women’s Club Hosts at Coldwell Nursing Home Party

Three members of the Mexico Women’s Club visited Coldwell Nursing Home residents Friday for their monthly party. Six December birthday residents Mrs. Minnie Tanner Miss Rachel Munford Mrs. Idana Sickle Mrs. Mary E. Elliott Mrs. Pearl Woodard and Kenneth Buchanan received birthday remembrances. Representing the club were Mrs. Duane Rankin Mrs. Jeff Marsh and Mrs. Gary Evans.

Mexico

Christmas Eve Service Planned at Benton City Church

A Christmas Eve service is planned for Thursday evening at Benton City Christian Church starting at Morelock. Those needing transportation should call Alfred Hintons or John Carlines. The service is open to the public.

Benton City Christian Church Morelock Sure ‘Fhose Alfred Hintons John Carlines

Taylor Pecks Observe 50th Wedding Anniversary Sunday

Mr and Mrs Taylor Peck of Route 2 Paris celebrated their golden wedding with an open house Sunday at their son Jerry Peck and wife in Paris. About 150 guests attended. The couple married December 22 1920 in Mexico and have five children seven grandchildren and long held ties to the Long Branch community. Mrs Peck is the former Sarah Catherine Pilcher.

Paris Taylor Peck Route 2 Jerry Peck Mexico Long Branch Peck Sarah Catherine Pilcher Gale Turner Jefferson City Nancy Yager Joe Perry Peck Linsfield Smith Edith Peck

Miss Jones to Wed Mosley in Thompson nuptials

Engagement announced by Mr and Mrs Jacque Jones of Thompson Route 2 for their daughter Miss Marilynn Jean Jones to Gregory Thomas Mosley both 1970 Centralia High School graduates. He works for Missouri Land Surveyor Co in Columbia. Wedding plans incomplete.

Miss Jones Mr. Mosley Marilynn Jean Jones Gregory Thomas’ Mosley Jacque Jones Thompson Route 2 Joneses Centralia High School Florsheim Shoe Co Duane Mosley Missouri Land Surveyor Co Columbia

Mrs Sonwalt Installs Officers at Rush Hill Center

Mrs Sonwalt presided over a McClintic Rustlers Extension club meeting at Rush Hill Community Center with hostesses Mrs Bill Goshorn and Mrs Jerry Johnson. Officers installed included Adams as president Shoup as vice president Maxwell as secretary and Maxwell as treasurer. Members shared a Christmas program with poems and songs and volunteer greeting card effort for Coldwell Nursing Home. several members attended.

McClintic Rustlers Rush’ Hill Bill Goshorn Jerry Johnson John Sonwalt St. Francis Johnson Clyde Shoup Him Ian Curtis Ruby Adams John Sonwall Adams Donald Shoup Harold Maxwell Robert Maxwel Tom Welge Russell Silvey Ilins Martin Maxwell Tom Maxwell Coldwell Nursing Home Lawrence Trosser Raymond Brown James Curtis Ben Eastwood John D. Silagi Harold Thomas

Worthwhile Club Meets at Raaveses Centralia Christmas gathering

Worthwhile Homemakers Extension Club met Wednesday at Mrs. Beverly Reeves home in Centralia for a Christmas gift exchange. Mrs. Reeves read a Christmas reading and hosted. Members listed include Mrs. Raymond Femmer and new members Mrs. Newton Davis Jr. and Mrs. Merle Jones. The group planned the T. & Curtis sale for Jan 2 and noted letters of appreciation from servicemen in Vietnam. The January meeting will be with Mrs. Fountain.

Raaveses Beverly Reeves Centralia Raymond Femmer Reeves Bennie Salisbury Kenneth Weickens Newton Davis Jr Perry. Roberts Jr Merle Jones Alfred Bohlmeyer Frank Collens W. E. Edwards Wayne Fountain Jimmie C. Phillips E. L. Prather Verna Righter Perry Righter Bert Smith Jr Edith Miller Fountain

NABA Elects Mrs Herbert Blades at Christmas Meeting

The North American Benefit Association held its annual Christmas supper at Mrs. Peggy Crump's home. Mrs. Herbert Blades presided as officers were elected including Mrs. Norman Riddle as acting president and Beatrice Ristow as vice president. A birthday list included several members and the gathering ended with a gift exchange. The Jan. 18 meeting will be with Mrs Maddax.

North American Benefit Association Peggy Crump Herbert Blades Blades Norman Riddle Beatrice Ristow Robert Jesse Crump Walter Maddox Richard Rodney Ristow Sonja Harris Clem Hoer Martinsburg Mabel Stewart Everett Durfee Bill Harris Harold’ Hout Maddox Maddax

Miss Woodrow and Meranda Wed in Santa Fe Church

Katherine Ann Woodrow daughter of Mr and Mrs Jess Woodrow and Michael C Meranda son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Meranda were united in marriage at the Santa Fe Christian Church Sunday at 4 pm The Rev John Henry Vanlandingham officiated The bride a Paris High School 1968 graduate later cosmetology school in Mexico operates a Santa Fe beauty shop Meranda a Paris High School 1969 graduate attended technical and union trade schools and works at Quality Body Shop in Mexico They will reside in Santa Fe in the Roy Willingham house south of Davis store

Katherine Ann Woodrow Jess Woodrow Michael C. Meranda Clarence Meranda Santa Fe Christian Church John Henry Vanlandingham Paris High School Mexico Santa Fe Meranda Technical School Union Trade School Kansas City Quality Body Shop Roy Willingham Davis Store

After 13 Years Learner Driver Earns License

A 59 year old Columbia housewife finally received her driver's license thirteen years after obtaining a learner permit. She scored 80 on the written test thirteen years ago and passed the road test last week with a 96. The update was shared by Col. E I Mike Hockaday, superintendent of the Highway Patrol.

Jefferson City Columbia, Mo Highway Patrol Col. E. I. Mike Hockaday

Richmond couple welcomes son named Matthew

Matthew Tredway, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Tredway of Richmond, Va., born December 20 at 12 p.m. at St. Mary's Hospital. Weighs five pounds nine ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Buell Bolton of Vandalia. Father is special assistant to Governor Halton of Virginia, formerly news director at Kxeo radio.

Gary Tredway Richmond St. Mary's Hospital Matthew Buell Bolton Vandalia Tredway Gov. Halton Virginia Kxeo

Cradle Shower Honors Mrs James Curry at Home

A cradle shower was held Monday at the home of Mrs. in honor of Mrs James Curry, celebrating the upcoming expectancy with friends and family attended by neighbors and relatives.

James Curry

Mexico Honor Guest Gifts Set At East Anderson Street

Glan Phillips on East Anderson street hosted a gathering with about 40 friends, including out-of-town guests, to honor a celebrant. Gifts were displayed on a table centered by a Santa Claus figure and a baby doll in a small cradle.

Glan Phillips East Andersontreet

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Miss Estill Mr. Armstrong Rush Hill Church Taylor Pecks Brentrey Wood Western Ave Leo Erdel Wesley Wood Walter Paden Jean Jones Weo Family Shoe Store Hosey Hotel Merle Norman Sosmetic Washington Dixie Queen Pastry Shop MR. and Mrs. Thurman Mayes NABA Santa Claus Phillips Home Earl Kindig Bruce LaForce Santa W. C. Riggs Esther Cardwell Maude Hoskins Amos Branson Irene Cranmer Harold Stamper Elsie Smith C. Darrell Phillips Joe Eckley Miss Woodrow Santa Fe Church S. Jefferson The SiTter Belle-Sharmeer Mrs. Santa Blattner Blattner’s Matthew Tredway Taror Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio Paula Fuqua Saturn Pan Prulcher Jewelsy Ci
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