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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1972
Page
6
The Hazel Extension Club gathered Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. James C. for its annual Christmas party. Devotion from Luke 2:7-12 was read, and Christmas recipes were exchanged. Mrs. Frank Wilfley Jr. reported a Cerebral Palsy school donation and a blue ribbon for the club's record book.
Mr and Mrs Willis Stall of Far Rockaway NY were expected to arrive today for a visit with their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Sheldon Silk of 704 S Western St Also visiting are Ross Power and his wife Judy with their two sons Hal and Sean spending Christmas with power family Mrs Blanche Power of 1123 S Clark St and William Power of 120 Mars St inhabitants listed for holiday gathering
The McClintic Rustlers Extension Club met at Mrs. Maxwell's Rush Hill home for a carry-in luncheon. Seventeen members and two guests attended. Officers installed included Mrs. Jerry Johnson as president and Mrs. Doebelin as reporter. Christmas program and mystery gift exchange noted.
Mrs Ada J Prueitt of 1109 Gray St announces Cindy Lou Prueitt engagement to James Arthur Blair son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Blair of 502 N Wade St The future bride attends Mexico High School The groom is a Dreher Senior High School graduate and former U S Army service member stationed in Munich They plan a June wedding and he works for Florsheim Shoe Co
Mr and Mrs Earnest E Miller announce the engagement of their daughter Suzan to Nathan Mackey. Suzan is a Mexico High School senior and Nathan is a North Callaway R-1 graduate. They plan to marry June 9 at Mexico First Baptist Church with Rev. Martin Miller officiating.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Jobe of Trenton announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Joyce Ann to Franklin Brown Curtis, son of Mrs Mary E Curtis of Laddonia and James Curtis of Williamsburg. The wedding is set for December 29 at 7 p.m. at Tenth Street Baptist Church in Trenton. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the ceremony and reception.
Mrs Dodd demonstrated Christmas decorations and crafts to Preschool Mothers Club members in a Tuesday gathering. Hostesses included Mrs Bill Nichols Mrs Don Bishop and Mrs Dale Groves Mrs Marvin Allison led the devotion Ready for Christmas Gifts were exchanged door prizes went to several members and game prizes to others. The Francis family of Paris are named with grandparents in Paris and Stoutsville.
Two holiday recipes suggested by Ann H Turnage. Pecan caramel chewies mix flour baking powder salt with brown sugar eggs and pecans then bake in a greased pan and cool before cutting. Elfin meat balls blend ground meat oats onion and seasonings, brown, then simmer in tomato horseradish sauce. yields about 30 miniature meat balls.
The FOE Aerue and Auxiliary held a Sunday dinner with 98 members and families, featuring a postmeal Christmas program for children and Santa distributing gifts. At the Tuesday meeting Mrs. Clifford Arnold received a money corsage as auxiliary mother. Adele Smith presided with 20 members present. Refreshments after the gathering were provided by entertainment committee members and Mrs. Arnold. The next auxiliary meeting is scheduled for December 26.
The Little Dixie C B Radio Club held its Christmas party at the Empire Club with Santa gifts and door prizes for Gene Affolter Rosalie Lynder and Ken Worley Jr. On Tuesday members prepared 135 fruit plates for Allen Coldwell and Phillips nursing homes delivered midweek by Carl Wade Marjorie Worley Dorothy Walker Irene Exendine and Frances Kemp.
Hebron Lodge No. 354 AF and AM installed 13 officers Tuesday night led by Worshipful Master James R. Pulis and Senior Warden John H. Beckley. Other officers named included William E. Sayers as junior warden, A A Mitchell treasurer, Charles F. Kehl secretary, and William R. Womack marshal. Grand Master William A. Bramble and other dignitaries conducted the ceremony.
The Women of the Moose held a regular business meeting at the Moose Home with six members attending. They planned a Christmas basket for a local needy family and noted an executive meeting earlier with five members present. The next meeting is set for January 4 at the Moose Home for a carry-in supper.
Employes of local consumer finance companies and their guests attended a Christmas party Monday at the Monterey Restaurant. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Keith, Mike Drury, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Sturgeon, Mrs. Peggy Shrader, Gary Kay, Tom Moss, Miss Jackie Whelan, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Williams, Les Cox, Miss Sarah Jane Smith, Andre Juneau, Miss Jane Schmidt, Mr. and Mrs. Denny Whistler and Bill Dickey.
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