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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1971

Page

3

Miss Oquist Marries Windsor In Montgomery City

Jeannie C. Oquist and Gary W. Windsor wed at First Baptist Church Montgomery City on Saturday January 23 at 3 p.m. The ceremony featured green florals, cathedral length veil, and a white orchid bouquet. Attendants wore turquoise satin. Reception for about 300 followed in Fellowship Hall. The couple resides in Montgomery City. she works at Montgomery County Bank and he farms.

Montgomery City First Baptist Church Jeannie C. Ogist Carl E. Oquist Gary W. Windsor Mason L. Windsor Fred Cox John Hall New Florence Don Starkey Connie Oquist Judy Schenewerk California Jeanette Windsor Michael Auer McCredie Hadley Linnenbringer Jr Hatton Hugh Haden Tracy Worland C. S. Worland Randy Schenewerk Don Schenewerk Danny Oquist Phil Mills Jr Auxvasse Fellowship Hall Melvin Blane Wellsville James Blacklock

Miss Nancy Barnes Plans Sarasota Semester Break

Society note outlines Miss Nancy Barnes a Missouri University junior visiting Sarasota Florida during the semester break. Calendar items list Audrain County WWI veterans auxiliary supper and meetings at Garfield Heights, Delta Rho Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Literary Circle at Mexico Library, KD and Sons events, Rebekah Lodge, Kings Daughters, and KD pantry shower. Activities continue through Wednesday with First Christian Church Group and American Legion post meeting.

Nancy Barnes Missouri University Columbia Sarasota, Fla Larney Barnes Delta Rho Epsilon Sigma Alpha Roy D. Wooten Chautauqua Mexico-Audrain County KD and Sons Lewis Callaway Rosa May Noble Grand Club Rebekah Lodge W. Noel Scobee Leo Hall Fidelity Circle King’s Daughters and Sons Mabel Gallagher First Christian Church Fellowship Hall James Bledsoe Post American Legion Legion Home

Club Elects Same Officers at Naylor Thrift Meeting

Naylor Thrift Club members voted to retain last year's officers at a Thursday afternoon meeting held at Mrs. Harlan Spurling's home. Presiding was Mrs. Fred Sims with vice president Mrs. Gary Bruce, secretary treasurer Mrs. Harrison Bruce, song leader Mrs. Ralph Ogle, reporters Mrs. Shirlie Ogle and Mrs. Philip Roberts. Former members Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Earl Johnson were welcomed back. Plans set for a Valentine party February 12 at Naylor Community Center with Mrs. Sims as entertainment chair. Sunshine gifts went to Mrs. Gary Bruce, Mrs. Earl Johnson, Mrs. Macy Willig, and Mrs. Judy Barnes. Next meeting to be hosted by Mrs. Willig on February 25 at 303 N Olive St.

Naylor Thrift Club Harlan Spurling Fred Sims Gary Bruce Harrison Bruce Ralph Ogle Shirlie Ogle Philip Roberts Naylor Community Center Sims Barnes Earl Johnson Macy Willig Judy Barnes Willig Olive St

February Bride Honored at Martinsburg Shower

Miss Susan Shinn, February bride to be of David Aulhur, was feted at a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening at the Knights of Columbus Hall Martinsburg. Hosts were Miss Mildred Becker Miss Barbar Dubhbert and Miss Jean Schafer.

Jim Green Angela Marcia Aulbur Gerald Bertels Faye Walter Grossman Susan Janet Bertels Kristal Curtis Joyce Motley Jimmy Teague Elaine Stone Sharon Jo Williams A. W. Becker Jo Anne Jean Welton Dubbert Laddonia R. E. Boicourt Melanie Wayne Boicourt Adrian Boicourt Marla Barbara Linda Hart Mexico Jimmy Davidson Delmar Edwards Betty Jo Shoup Rush Hill Bob Paul Quincy, NL Donald Nichols Vandalia Charles Robinett Centralia Rodney Galloway Bolivar

Jackson Club Visits Coldwell's

Jackson Sunshine Club met at Coldwell's Nursing Home with president Mrs. Ray Graue presiding. Mrs. Mildred Surls gave the devotion and Elwood Crum spoke on Periods of Furniture. Gene Baldwin showed a film Return of the Wild Turkey at the council meeting. Prizes were won by Mrs. George Watts, Mrs. Crum, and Mrs. John Hudnut. Next meeting Feb 23 with Miss Watts as hostess.

Surls Flora Bradford Tom Coldwell Miss Watts

American Legion Auxiliary hears Thomas Osborne talk on crime

The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home on Highway 22 with Mrs. Arthur Scott presiding. Guest speaker Thomas Osborne, Audrain County prosecuting attorney, spoke on The Consequences of A Criminal Record and showed The Open Door film.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Highway 22 Arthur Scott Charles Perkey Wallace Melahn All Hail the Power Thomas Osborne Audrain County Scott Melahn The Mexico High School Leroy Sperry Poppy L. J. Dean Dean March of Dimes Frances Pickle Wilma Benskin

Demonstration at Mexico Arts and Craft Club Meeting

The Mexico Arts and Craft Club met at Garfield Heights Community Center for its regular monthly session. Mrs. Sam Mundy demonstrated flower arranging using live, artificial, bread, and silk flowers, with her creations given to members. Mrs. E. T. Smith shared souvenirs from trips to Spain and Africa. guests Mrs. Jim Lindemann and Mrs. Mundy attended alongside 11 members.

Mexico Garfield Heights Community Center Sam Mundy E. T. Smith Spain Africa Jim Lindemann Mundy

Pantry Shower for King's Daughters Hosts KD Home Residents

Executive board members of the Helping Hand Circle of King's Daughters and Sons host a pantry shower for KD Home residents on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Pearl Logan will preside at 2 p.m. Mrs. H A Gorrell gives the devotion, and Mrs. Jessie Green plans the program.

King's Daughters and Sons Pearl Logan H. A. Gorrell Jessie Green

Jaycee Wives Plan Activities and Dues Drive

Thirty five Jaycee Wives gathered at the Monterey for a dinner meeting with three new members joining and five guests present. Highlights included a donation note to Mexico's Cerebral Palsy School, a Feb. 17 draft call event with duffle bags for draftees, and 11 dealers signed for the April 24 25 Antique Show chaired by Mrs. Black. Region II hosts set for Feb. 27 in Mexico. Mrs. Peak named co chair with Mrs. Morris Crews for the Miss Missouri Pageant. New members are Mrs. Bob Griffith Mrs. Wesley Houser and Mrs. Alan Paschal. guests listed.

Monterey Bill Black Bob Kirgan Mexico Audrain County Barry McDonnell Bernie Hogan Black Bob Peak Morris Crews Bob Griffith Wesley Houser Alan Paschal Mance Vanshike Darriel Douglas Richard A. Nye Nolan Wilson Elmer Martin

WW I Veterans and Auxiliary to Meet in Garfield Heights

Audrain County Barracks No 2664 Veterans of World War I and Auxiliary plan a Monday gathering at Garfield Heights Community Center with a carry in supper at 6 30. Howard Summers, barracks commander, and Mrs Charles Vanlandingham, auxiliary president, will lead after supper. All World War I veterans their wives widows and dependents invited. Meetings are held on the first Monday each month.

Audrain County Garfield Heights Howard Summers Charles Vanlandingham

Mrs Isgrig Hosts Club Birthday Party for Danna Smith

Beaver Dam Club met Thursday at Mrs. J O Isgrig home. Mrs. James Wright led devotions and presided. Plans for a card party at State Hospital Fulton next month. Hostess gifts drawn by Mrs. Oscar Schwentker and Mrs. Wright. Prizes awarded to several members and a guest. Secret pal gifts went to Mrs. Howard Smith and Mrs. Swanson. Additional members and many children attended.

Beaver Dam Club J. O. Isgrig James Wright State Hospital Fulton Oscar Schwentker Wright Claude Turner Schwentker Wayne Bradley Leslie Jones Helen Swanson Teldy Jones Howard Smith Swanson John Blackwell Robert Graue Ray Martin Wayne Power Lewis Taylor

All Day Meeting And Club Luncheon

Thirteen members attended the Homemakers Club all day meeting and luncheon at Garfield Heights Community Center. President Mrs. Francis Teague led, devotion by Mrs. Forrest Bozarth on My Friend. Members voted to donate to the March of Dimes Drive. Secret pal gifts went to Mrs. Thomas Spicer, Mrs. J. E. Byars and Mrs. Pauline Wybrant. Game winners were Mrs. William Heltenberg, Mrs. R. E Barnett, Mrs. Teague and Mrs. Harlan McCowan. Next meeting set for Feb 10 with Mrs. Barnett.

Homemakers Club Garfield Heights Community Center Francis Teague Forrest Bozarth Thomas Spicer J. E. Byars Pauline Wybrant William Heltenberg R. E Barnett Teague

Fulton Recital by Dr Vernon de Tar at Thurmond Chapel

The William Woods Convocation Series presents organist Dr Vernon de Tar in recital at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday February 2 in Thurmond Chapel on the college campus.

Fulton William Woods Vernon de Tar Thurmond Chapel

February Bride Miss Booska Feted at Shower

Miss Laura Booska, soon to wed David D. Hudson, was honored at a Tuesday evening bridal shower hosted by her aunt Miss Laura Jamieson. The eventlists numerous guests including Mrs. Allen Booska and Mrs. Dena Minnick as well as friends from Auxvasse, Mexico, Centralia, and Fulton.

Laura Booska Laura Jamieson Booska David D. Hudson Auxvasse Route 1 Allen Booska John Farris Rush Hill Dena Minnick Mildred Power Hubert Hassler Edna Brown Robert Booska Curt Huntgaker C. E. Hudson Charles Chrisman Rose Acton Maude Fogle Lela Tinsley Kenneth Willis Leighton Jim Lankford Mexico David Hudson Roger Atkinson Homer Spradlin Auxvagse

Collins Shows Slides of Africa on RN Association Meeting

The Rev. Robert R. Collins guest speaker at the RN Association meeting spoke on his trip to Africa. Mrs. Barbara Settle presided as officers for the new year were elected: Mrs. Edward L. Schulte president, Miss Betty Storck vice president, Mrs. Ann Brooks secretary, Mrs. Charles Lifer treasurer, and Mrs. J. J. Jennings publicity.

Robert R. Collins RN Association First Presbyterian Church Collins Africa Barbara Settle Edward L. Schulte Betty Storck Ann Brooks Charles Lifer J. J. Jennings Pauline Levingston

Martinsburg Tinters Club Meets at Community Hall

Martinsburg area extension club met Tuesday at the Community Hall with Mrs. Don Schwartz as host. New president Mrs. Emory Cox called the meeting, honored past officers, reviewed 1971 yearbooks, and urged dues. A card party to benefit the Heart Fund Drive was set for Feb 12.

Club Martinsburg Martinsburg Extension Club Don Schwartz Emory Cox Cers Carl Deimeke Greg Fennewald John Blass Don Biuteel Vincent Brinker Lawrence Arens Robert Buckman A. T. Becker Jr Norman Jastler Thelma Gastler Steve Welschmeyer Cletus Deimeke

Mrs Schutte Hosts Benton City Busy Bees Club

Mrs Schutte hosted the Benton City Busy Bees Extension Club meeting at her home. Devotion titled Rules of the Game was shared, program plans outlined, officers’ meeting reported, and members voted to donate to the March of Dimes Drive. Prizes went to Fay Hinton and to the Forts. February gathering will be at Mrs Robert Fort.

Benton City Busy Bees Extension Club Gerald Schutte Howard Fort

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Miss Oquist Mr. Windsor the Ledger Dew Dixie Mrs Logan Pharmacy Whursday Women of Moose Moose Home Valentine Charm Gift Shop South Side Square Susan Shinn Shower Jackson Club Coldwell King‘s Daughters Sunkist Offman Sefferson Ues Childrens Missouri Audrey B. Childrens Shop S. Jefferson Mexico, MO Mrs. Isgrig Danna Smith Fabricland Dura Press Swaggard Twill Solids ALOHA Ony Val W. Jackson Mexico, Mo DURA Mrs. Schutte
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