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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1971
Page
5
Miss Kathy Louise Chapman, senior at Mexico High School, Route 1 Mexico, announces engagement to Airman Allan John Crouch of Keesler Air Force Base Biloxi. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Walter Crouch of 521 Breckenridge Street. Wedding plans are incomplete.
Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Wells of Perry celebrated their 40th anniversary with an open house at Perry Christian Church on December 26 from 2 to 4 pm. Their four children organized the event. grandchildren assisted with the guest register, cake, and punch. The couple, married December 23, 1931, in Bowling Green, have long resided near Perry and Vandalia, now living in Perry, and remain active in the Perry Christian Church and civic affairs.
Jon Mundy son of Mr and Mrs Sam Mundy of Mexico will speak to the Christian Women's Fellowship tonight at 7 30 in the church Fellowship Hall on Consciousness Expansion and Religious Experience CWF Section I handles arrangements Mundy teaches at the New York School for Social Research and will join New York University in the department of religion and philosophy later.
A Mexico household hosts a surprise two week stay for Clifford Ronald and Donald Thurston from Goleta California. The visit includes their sister and Carl Nance and Sgt James Beatty. Local gatherings include a Dec 24 family dinner with multiple relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Luebbert announce the engagement of their daughter Lois Marie Luebbert to Donald Ray Wyatt of Jefferson City. Lois Marie is a Helias High School senior. Donald Ray is a Jefferson City High School 1971 graduate. A summer wedding in Jefferson City is planned.
The Happy Circle of Centennial Baptist Church held a covered dish luncheon Monday with 10 members present. After a gift exchange readings were given by Ernest Crosier and Mrs. Katierman. Prize winners included Mrs. Crosier and several others. The next meeting is set for January 24 at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Leebrick as hostess.
SCIENCE AND MATH IN OUR SCHOOL is the topic for the Community R-6 PTA meeting Monday January 3 at the school An executive meeting at 7 p m will be led by Mr Miller and Mr Hale The group will discuss new projects including camera purchase a piano fund and the school carnival A social hour follows and preschool care is provided The December flag in Mrs Hazelrigg s fourth grade class is moved monthly based on parental attendance at PTA meetings Whatsoever Circle hostess Mrs John Neill will host at her home Tuesday January 4 at 2 30 p m with co host Mrs Strode Edwards The program leader is Mrs Barry Ardell Sr
Miss Peggy Ray Hendrix of 622 South Olive Street announced engagement to Robert Joseph McGrew, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. McGrew of 708 North Clark Street, after a Christmas gathering. Peggy, Mexico High School graduate of 1970, works in medical records at Audrain Medical Center. Robert, 1971 graduate, works at Flor sheim Shoe Company. Wedding plans are not yet set.
The calendar lists Mexico Country Club New Year’s Eve party December 31 with buffet at 8 p.m. and dance at 9 p.m. Champagne breakfast at 1 a.m. On January 3 the Mexico Chapter DAR meets at Trinity United Church of Christ at 1 30 p.m. Bicentennial program. Audrain County Barracks 2664 VFW Auxiliary Jan 3 carry-in supper 6 30 p.m. January 4 two circle meetings with hostesses Mrs A W Meine and Mrs John Neill respectively.
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