Miss Vickie Fierge Engaged to Jim Combs
Mrs Majorie Fierge of 1800 N Clark St and C H Fierge Route 3 Mexico announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Vickie Fierge to Jim Combs son of Mr and Mrs Norman Combs of Versailles Mo Miss Fierge graduated from Mexico High School in 1970 and works at Wal Mart Discount Store Mr Combs graduated from Morgan County R II High School in 1966 and is self employed in Columbia as a poultry producer Wedding arrangements are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majorie Fierge
N. Clark St
C.H. Fierge
Route 3
Mexico
Vickie Fierge
Jim Combs
Norman Combs
Versailles
Miss Fierge
Mexico High School
Wal- Mart
Mr. Combs
Morgan County
Columbia
Van Horns Host At Home. Diverse Local Guests Attend
Mr and Mrs Bert L Van Horn and their son Patrick of Route 5 Mexico entertained about 50 friends and relatives on Sunday at an at home gathering. Phillip Van Horn arrived home from New York where he attended the United Nations Semester at Drew University and will resume studies at Westminster College Fulton as a junior majoring in psychology and political science. Michael Van Horn recently discharged from the U S Air Force had an engagement to Judy Whitehead of Benton City announced in late November. Out of town guests included Mrs Lillie Van Horn of Springfield Missouri and Mrs Paul Kovar of Columbia. Mrs Herbert Healy of Route 1 Mexico hosted a Christmas Coffee Monday morning with neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert L. van Horn
Patrick
Route 5
Mexico
Phillip
New York
United Nations
Drew University
Westminster College
Fulton
Michael van Horn
U.S. Air Force
Judy Whitehead
Benton City
van Horn
Lillie van Horn
Springfield
Paul Kovar
Columbia
Thompson Club Installs Officers
Thompson Toppers Extension Club met December 16 at Mrs. Jimmie Northcutt’s home for a cars program, Christmas gift exchange, and 1972 officers installation led by Mrs. Pearl Northcourt. New president Mrs. Harold Hatcher, vice president Mrs. Ray Kable, secretary Mrs. Glen Davenport, treasurer Mrs. Clifford Kable, reporter Mrs. William Gifford Jr., and song leader Mrs. Robert Schrader were installed. gifts, a birthday surprise for Mrs. Davenport, and new member Mrs. Motley followed. Nine attendees included guests Shelia and Randy Kable and Debbie and Teresa Barnes. The club planned January at Mrs. Schrader’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Toppers Extension Club
Jimmie Northcutt
Harold Hatcher
Robert Schrader
Spry
Centralia
Pearl Northcourt
Thompson Toppers
Ray Kable
William Gifford Jr
Glen Davenport
Clifford Kable
Thomas Motley
Goldie Fennell
Shelia
Randy Kable
Debbie
Teresa Barnes
Happy Circle Meeting and New Year's Eve Party Calendar
Calendar notes a Happy Circle meeting with a carry-in luncheon at Centennial Baptist Church on December 27 at 11 a.m. A Mexico Country Club New Year’s Eve Party is planned for December 31 with buffet at 8 p.m. and a champagne breakfast at 1 a.m. Transportation calls listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centennial Baptist Church
Mexico
The Ms Title Controversy In Women’s Mail Formats
An editor reflects on the shift to the neutral title Ms. in addressing women, noting mixed reactions from traditionalists and feminists, the varied adoption by magazines, and the difficulty of pronunciation. The piece cites Gloria Steinem, Joanne Edgar, Amy Vanderbilt, and Elizabeth Post, plus male confusion about availability and status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Bule
Miss
Missouri
New York Times
Supreme Court
Times
New York Magazine
Gloria Steinem
Ms. Steinem
Women's Wear Daily of
New York
Glamour Magazine
the Ledger
John Doe
Joan Doe
Mexico
Joanne Edgar
M.S
Amy Vanderbilt
Elizabeth Post
Cline Norman Wedding Ties the Knot at Methodist Chapel
The marriage of Jane Long Cline to Vernon Albert Norman was celebrated in an 11 o clock ceremony at Mexico United Methodist Church. Officiated by Rev. Jeff Marsh, the double ring event drew family and close friends as the couple planned to reside in Warrensburg. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Roland Long, is a graduate of Mexico High School class of 1967 and holds a B S in art education from Central Missouri State College earned in 1971. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Norman, served with the U S Marine Corps and is employed at Wholesale Bug Company. Attendants included Nancy Long and John David Long. The couple hosted a wedding breakfast at the Long home following the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Nancy Long
St. Louis
John David Long
Mrs. Long
Mexico High
Central Missouri State College
Warrensburg
Rush Hill Community Center Announces 1971 Decor Winners
Santa visited the Rush Hill Community Center for a carry-in dinner as residents gathered to celebrate. George Doebelin announced the 1971 home decorating contest winners and presented prize checks to the top three couples: first prize to Mr. and Mrs. John Maxwell, second to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Eastwood, and third to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Owens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Rush Hill
George Doebelin
Community Center Board
John Maxwell
Ben Eastwood
Walter Owens
Miss Mitchell Betrothal To Greg Huffman
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mitchell of Madison announce the betrothal of their eldest daughter Janet Mitchell to Greg Huffman son of Mr and Mrs Harold Huffman of Paris. Janet a 1970 Paris R II High School graduate and a sophomore at the University of Missouri Columbia studying elementary education. Greg a Paris High School 1969 graduate and junior at Missouri Columbia majoring in agriculture. A late summer wedding is planned.
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Paris
Kenneth Mitchell
Madison
Janet Mitchel
Greg Huffman
Harold Huffman
Miss Mitchell
University of Missouri- Columbia
Huffman
Paris High School
University of Missouri-Columbia
WSCS Officers Installed At Christmas Program
WSCS officers of the Mexico United Methodist Church were installed in the last meeting of 1971 held Thursday. Mrs. Ross Swofford installed the 1972 slate including Mrs. Don Hatfield as president and Mrs. Jeff Marsh as vice president. Other officers named were secretary Mrs. Robert Dodder treasurer Mrs. Danny Stewart and various secretaries and chairmen. Burr Crawford retired as president and led the business session, after which Christmas carols were sung. A guest speaker, Mrs. Peter Chi, spoke on Burma, sharing articles and their meanings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Mexico
Ward Moore
Christian Social Relations
Allene Reed
Guy Fairchild
Missionary Education
Norman Schoeppel
Jack Spuwrier
Spirit Life
Larry Hynes
Joe Ehrhardt
Eugene Davis
Carter Taylor
Burr Crawford
Peter Marshall
Thurman Stallings
Hatfield
Peter Chi
Audrain Medical Center
Burma
Chi
David K. ,.Pegues
Columbia
Swofford
McPheeters
Randolph
Miss Black Missouri to Vietnam tour with Nipsy Russell
Sara Neely, 19 year old Miss Black Missouri and third runner-up in Miss Mexico, joins comedian Nipsy Russell on a five week troop tour of Vietnam returning March 21. She will rehearse in Philadelphia for a month and tape a California TV show January 15. Neely, from Helena Arkansas, is a School of the Ozarks art major in Point Lookout Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietnam
Sara Neely
Nipsy Russell
Misa Neely
Philadelphia
Mexico
Kansas City
Sara
California
Miss Neely
Helena
Ark
School of the Ozarks
Point Lookout
Christmas Party for Audrain Probate and Magistrate Court
The annual Christmas party for Audrain Probate and Magistrate Court drew 96 attendees in the courtroom. Hosts were Judge and Mrs. Joseph M. Bone and others. guests included courthouse staff, law office personnel, and law enforcement. Circuit Judge George P. Adams, recuperating from a heart attack, attended and plans to resume duties after the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrain Probate
Joseph M. Bone
Bob ‘Adams
Elmer Welch
Howard Lutz
George P. Adams
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Herbert Healy
Route 1
Phil Cooley
J. R. Wheeler
Marie Brown
C. T. Smiley
Russell Kaiser Sr
Hubert Fennewald
John Davidson and Sons
Clinton Lecrease
Henry Finch
Joe Davidson
Sneda Worley
Betty Worley
Edward Norman
Curtis Sampson
Delbert Brown
Thompson Club
G&d
South Mexico
All Lawrence Drug Co
Poinsettias Cash & Carry
Nanny
Mimuer
Diamond Sale
Pier Abnoby Co
Certified
American Gem Society
Jefferson
Weiss
Mess
U.S. Marine Corps
Wholesale Bug Company
Norman
J. Roland Long
Elm Tree
Mr. Norman
Maple St
Northeast Missouri State College
Kirksville
Santa
Janet Mitchell
Miss Black
Air Line
Helen Wraith
Yona Rippeto
Jettersal Mexico, Ma
Catersan
Bulova
Picher Jewelry Co
Redendall
Dad
Vassarette
Hassock
Kid Brother
Redendall and Wilkins
SPS
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