Candlelight dinner for nursery children held at IOOF Hall
Stepping Stones Nursery owners Mrs Albert Dutton hosted a December 21 candlelight dinner at the IOOF Hall for the children's families. Turkey and ham were served. A program featured songs, marches and finger plays. Santa distributed gifts to the youngsters. Numerous attendees listed including Mr and Mrs Roger Riney and others from Auxvasse and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stepping Stones Nursery
Albert Dutton
IOOF
Santa Claus
Roger Riney
Tim Doug
Steve
Willie Hiatte
Peggy
Penny
Kenny
Leland Hannenken
Cassie
Gary
MG&D Doers Caroling and New Officers Installed
The MG&D Doers met on December 17 at Stribling House for caroling and a Christmas party. Allen Fisher was installed as president, Mitch Allen as vice president, Denise Johnston as secretary, John Stowers as treasurer, Nancy Piper as reporter, Tina Williams and Charles Johnson as recreation leaders, Rhonda Coates as historian, and Victor Davis as parliamentarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Fisher
Mitch Allen
Denise Johnston
John Stowers
Nancy Piper
Tina Williams
Charles Johnson
Rhonda Coates
Victor Davis
Beaver Dam Club Holds Christmas Gift Exchange
Beaver Dam Club met at Mrs. Wrights home with ten members present. New secret pal names were drawn for the year. Secret pals gifts went to Mrs. Paul Day and hostess Mrs. Wright. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Wayne Power, Mrs. J.0. Iserig, Mrs. Jim Bruns, Mrs. Paul Day, Mrs. Bruce Norfleet and Mrs. Howard Smith. Fruit boxes were prepared for shut ins. Members present included Mrs. Robert Graue, Mrs. Lewis Taylor and Mrs. Ray Martin. Guests were Kent Norfleet, Brian Bruns, Paul Day, Christy Norfleet and David Nichols. January meeting set for Mrs. J.0. Isgrig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Dam Club
James Wright
Paul Day
Oscar Schwentker
Wayne Power
J.0. Iserig
Jim Bruns
Bruce Nor
Mrs Burkett Honored At Eagles Auxiliary Meeting
Mrs Walter Burkett honored at the Eagles Auxiliary meeting on December 17 with 19 members present. She received a silver dollar tree while Mrs Roy Tyner presided. Door prize won by Mrs Florance King. refreshments provided by the entertainment committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Burkett
Eagles
Walter Burkett
Roy Tyner
Florance King
Letters to Santa from Troy and Jeanne Dudenhoeffer
Troy Alan Precht asks Santa for Evel Knievel van Big Josh Kung Fu studio Toss Across construction set Corgi Jrs farm set hot wheels track and Snoopy radio with milk cookies and carrots for reindeer plus a sister Lori Jeanne Dudenhoeffer requests Ken Barbie Peanuts puzzle Beach Bits and other gifts in a friendly Christmas note from Mexico Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Troy Alan Precht
Evel Knievel
Big Josh
Lori
Fagle Dr
Mexico
Sgt Allen Heckart on 20 day furlough visit
Sgt Allen W Heckart and his wife Wyvetta visit his parents Mr and Mrs Marvin Heckart and sister Ann in Mexico during a 20 day furlough from Camp Pendleton California. They will also visit her parents Mr and Mrs Marvin Ball of Centralia. He serves with the U S Marine Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen W. Heckart
Wyvetta
Marvin Heckart
Ann
Mexico
Marvin Ball
Centralia
Camp Pendleton
Calif
U.S. Marine Corps
Busy Beavers Carry-In Dinner And Christmas Party
The Busy Beavers met Dec 17 at the 4-H Center for a carry in dinner and Christmas party. Twenty three members and 20 visitors attended. Officers for 1975 were installed. The next meeting is Jan 18 at 7 30 p.m. at the 4-H Center. Mr and Mrs Gene L Shellabarger and family held two Christmas open houses on their farm. About 30 friends were invited. Dr and Mrs R L Searfoss hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs J R Napton at Tonanzio's Italian Villa. Attendees included Mrs John Barclay, Mr and Mrs William Haas, Miss Elaine Silverstein, Mr and Mrs John Searfoss, Lakenan Barnes, Miss Marjorie Barnes, Miss Becky Searfoss and Dan Botts. Miss Mildred Maloney of Kansas City visits for Christmas with her brother W G Maloney. Mike Maloney of Fulton was also here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene L. Shellabarger
David
Dawn Gina
Julie
Sara
R.L. Searfoss
Mildred Maloney
Kansas City
W.G. Maloney
Mike Maloney
Fulton
L&B Livewires Visit TLC Center For Christmas Carols
The L&B Livewires 4-H Club met at Benton City Community Hall and traveled to the TLC Child Care Center in Wellsville. Danny Barker led carols on guitar, with Tammia Kobush Julie Cox Tina Trams and Deeanna Eastman performing a number. Mrs Howard Barker read a Christmas story as Santa visited the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L&b Livewires
4-H
Benton City
TLC
Wellsville
Danny Barker
Tammia Kobush
Julie Cox
Tina Trams
Deeanna Eastman
Howard Barker
Santa Claus
Jerry Kobush
Mexico Arts and Crafts Club Leaders Guide 23 Members
Ms Young Mrs Themes Mrs Joe Young and Mrs Harold Thomas led the group at the Farm and Home building guiding 23 members in crafting decorations from styrofoam eggs and colorful napkins. Each person created one piece with help. Hostesses served refreshments and gifts were exchanged during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Young
Harold Thomas
Mexico
Middletown Couple Plans Spring Wedding
Miss Janet Ann Freie of Middletown and Charles Joseph Schaefer of Wellsville will wed in spring. Freie, a 1968 Wellsville-Middletown R-1 graduate, works for attorney James G. Gregory in Montgomery City. Schaefer, also a 1968 graduate, served 18 months in the US Army and studies machine tool technology at Linn Technical College, set to graduate in May 1975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Mary Freie
Janet Ann Freie
Charles Joseph Schaefer
Charles Schaefer
Wellsville
Miss Freie
Carl Freie
Welleville-Middletown
R-1 High School
James G. Gregory
Montgomery City
Schaefer
Wellsville-Middletown
R-1
Linn Technical College
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Jim Williams
Terri
Auxvasse
Harry Comley
Karen Terry
Jesse Dutton
Kelli Lea Dutton
Ruby Lamberson
Nellie Bartee
W.C. Riggs
Phillips
Darrell Phillips
Mg&d
Stribling House
Tyner
King
Burkett
Cliff Arnold
Stan Carter
Cecil Gentry
Virgil Sapp
Danny Gentry
Floyd Orcutt
Thomas Whitmarsh
Cleta Senor
Lena Ridgal
Ada Ferguson
Adele Smith
Polly Ross
Stella Crocker
Lucy Smith
Genelle Stanton
Stan Campbell
Mae
Jeanne Dudenhoeffer
Logan Pharmacy
L&b Livewires Club
TLC Center
Ms. Young
Mrs
Themes
Lead Crafts Club
Mr. Schaefer
VFW
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary No
Post Home
Harold Chapman
Margaret Story
Viola Keele
Michigan
Fabricland
Durable Press
Duta
Jnk
Labriclane
West Plaza Shopping Center
Mexico, MO
Keine
Kline
Kline’s
Kline's
Pe We, Co
Blattser
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