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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1977

Page

3

Teagues Celebrate 65 Years Of Marriage At Laddonia

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Teague of Laddonia observed their 65th wedding anniversary with a reception at the Laddonia Presbyterian Church. They have one son Joe and two deceased sons Harry and Bill. Grandchildren include Bob Jim Virgil Elwood and Howard, with ten great grandsons and two great granddaughters. The couple spent 61 years farming in Audrain and Montgom ery counties, moved to Laddonia in 1973, and remain active members of the Laddonia Presbyterian Church.

Laddonia Tom Teague Laddonia Presbyterian Church Teagues Joe Harry Bill Bob Jim Virgil Vandalia Joe Teague Charlene Teague St. Charles Elwood LaRue Howard Pehle Mexico Audrain County Montgomery County

Pin Oaks Nursing Home Christmas Party

About 250 residents and guests attended a December 23 Christmas party at Pin Oaks Nursing Home. Imaginary Theatre Company staged entertainment, followed by a gift exchange and buffet. Services and additional activities included a Sunday service by Rev. Larry Ballinger, weekly children’s and teen performances, a spelling bee, bingo, and a Christmas program, with new residents and new admissions noted.

Pin Oaks Imaginary Theatre Company” of St. Louis Larry Ballinger United Pentecostal Church

Engagement Planned for Erma Workman and Donald Wilkerson

Mr and Mrs James L Workman of Paris announce the engagement of their daughter Erma Lee Workman to Donald W Wilkerson son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Wilkerson of Santa Fe Miss Workman a 1974 Paris High School graduate attended Northeast Missouri State University earning a BS in business administration and works as a part time secretary at MFA Exchange Paris He is a 1971 and University of Missouri Rolla graduate with a BS in mechanical engineering and works at Wilkerson Bros Quarry A January 14 wedding at Paris Christian Church is planned.

James L. Workman Paris Erma Lee Workman Donald W. Wilkerson Ralph Wilkerson Santa Fe Miss Workman Paris High School Northeast Missouri State University MFA Exchange Wilkerson University of Missouri At Rolla Wilkerson Bros Quarry Paris Christian Church

Hints From Heloise and Practical Safety Tips

A reader offers sewing advice to align patterns straight using a yardstick from the grain line to the selvage. A second note suggests soaking strong tasting onions in salted water to reduce bite, then rinsing. A third reader describes installing a wire screen between a gas heater’s flame and the exterior to prevent burns, with a removable case and a match hole.

Heloise Victoria Stuckey Evelyn B.L

New Year's Eve Calendar of Events in Mexico Area

Calendar listings show Mexico Country Club party with cocktails at 7 p.m. buffet, dance by The Starlighters, breakfast at 1 a.m. Dec 31 at Raymond Hake home. PWP New Year’s Eve dance listed for 8 p.m. Dec 31. Jan 2 4-H Club meeting at Littleby Methodist Church 7 p.m. Jan 3 Chautauqua Circle library meeting 1:30 p.m. Jan 3 Mexico High Twelve Club dinner at Masonic Temple 6 p.m. Jan 3 Hebron Lodge 364 A F and A M 7:30 p.m. Jan 3. Jan 3 Weds Mi Epsilon Alpha meeting at Mrs Brauer’s. Jan 4 Opti-Mrs at Farm and Home 7:30 p.m. Jan 4 Canton and Ladies Auxiliary installation 7:30 p.m. at I.C.C. F Hall.

Mexico Country Club Starlighters Raymond Hake Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Mexico-Audrain Library Mexico High Twelve Club No Masonic Temple Hebron A.F A.M Benton City Helping Hands Club Kenneth Coil Mi Epsilon Alpha Shirley Brauer Opti Canton and Ladies Auxiliary C.C.F. Hall

Mila Smithey and James Lowry Engaged

Miss Mila Jane Smithey daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Smithey of Mexico and James Alten Lowry son of Mr and Mrs James Lowry of Laddonia announce their engagement. Smithey a 1974 Mexico High School graduate attends Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville majoring in business education and expects May graduation. Lowry a 1974 Community High School graduate attends NEMSU majoring in industrial occupation and industrial education and also expects May graduation. He is employed part time by Attebery Engineering Inc Kirksville. The couple plans to wed August 12.

Louis Smithey Mexico Mila Jane Smithey James Alten Lowry James Lowry Laddonia Miss Smithey Mexico High School Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville Tive Mr. Lowry Community A4 High School NEMSU Lowry Attebery Engineering Inc

Juvenile Department Hosts Christmas Party at St Matthew’s

About 35 boys and girls attended a Christmas party at St Matthew’s Episcopal Church parish hall hosted by volunteers from the 12th judicial circuit juvenile department. Children caroled with volunteers while refreshments were served after. Wetterau Food Services donated roughly 200 candy canes and a five foot stocking of toys. About 10 volunteers assisted with the event.

St. Matthew's Episcopal Church 12Th Judicial Circuit Juvenile Department Wetterau Food Services

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