Ward-Graham Engagement Planned for August
Mr and Mrs Jake M Ward announce the engagement of their daughter Doris Jane Ward to Jimmy Loyd Graham son of Mr and Mrs John L Graham Both of Route 2 Eldon Doris is a 1969 Montgomery County R-2 High School graduate and a University of Missouri sophomore majoring in elementary education He is a 1968 Eldon High School graduate and a university junior majoring in agricultural education The couple plan an August wedding
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake M. Ward
Route 2
Doris Jane Ward
Jimmy Loyd Graham
John L. Graham
Eldon
Miss Ward
Montgomery County
University of Missouri, Columbia
Graham
Eldon High School
University
Society Calendar Highlights Busy Week of Meetings
The society calendar lists numerous meetings and events from Thursday to Wednesday. Included are Women of Moose covered dish supper at 6:30 p.m., Order of Eastern Star sessions, First Christian Church gatherings, PEO Chapter DE events, Mexico Chapter of LPN, Celestial Class at First Baptist Church, and Trinity Women's Fellowship with executive and women’s missionary society meetings. Hostesses include Mrs. James B. Perry and Mrs. George B. Wraith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of Moose
Moose Home
Order of Eastern Star
Burroughs Masonic Temple
First Christian Church
Fellowship Hall
Eastern Star
Temple
James B. Perry
George B. Wraith
Mexico
LPN
Arthur House
Garfield Heights
First Baptist Church
Betty Hodge
Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle
Mexico-Audrain County
Trinity Women’s Fellowship
Trinity United Church of Christ
Women’s Missionary Society of
VFW Home To Be Dedicated March 21
The dedication for the new Veterans of Foreign Wars Home is set for March 21 at the facility at the end of North Jefferson Street on Route Bridal. The article also notes social events around Miss Susan Shinn, including a bridal shower and luncheon in Vandalia, with lists of attendees and related engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Veterans of Foreign Wars Home
Jefferson Street
Miss Shinn
Mrs Gibson Hosts Neighborhood Tea at 1702 Churchill Dr
Mrs Lee Gibson hosted a neighborhood tea at her home on Churchill Drive with Mrs Howard Richards as guest speaker. Attendees included Mrs Wallace Melahn Mrs C E Peterman Mrs Lynn Cundiff and others in a social gathering of local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Gibson
Churchill Dr
Howard Richards
Wallace Melahn
C. E. Peterman
Lynn Cundiff
Doyle Simpson
Surtis Jung
James Cheeks
Jim Bryant
David Wilkerson
Robert Fenton
Earl Smith
Jerry Deugan
Charles Sells
Gary Evans
Harry Reichers
Wayne Mackie
Mrs Wyss Elected Head of Rebekah Past Noble Grands
Mrs William Wyss of Auxvasse was elected president of the Rosa May Past Noble Grand Club of the Rebekah Lodge. New officers include Mrs Lewis Jefferson as vice president and Mrs Verle Payne as secretary with Mrs Wallace Thompson treasurer. Installation is planned March 2 after a 6 30 p.m. covered dish supper at IOOF Hall hosted by Mrs Leland Crews and Mrs Wyss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wyss
Auxvasse
Rosa May
Noble Grand Club
Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Lewis Jefferson
Verle Payne
Wallace Thompson
Leland Crews
Wyss
W. Noel Scobee
Ice Hall
George Bulyea
Louisiana
University Medical Center
Columbia
Bilyea
Missouri
Dinner Plan by Women of the Moose Committee Night
The hospital committee of the Women of the Moose will run the chapter night program and dinner Thursday evening at the Moose Home. Dinner starts at 6 30 pm. Plans were made at a hospital committee meeting at Mrs. Frank Boswell home Monday evening with three members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital Committee
Women of the Moose
Moose
Frank Boswell
PEO Chapter Hears on Peace Scholarships Program
Chapter DK PEO discussed three philanthropic projects at a Tuesday meeting held at the homes of Mrs. Florence Barlow and Miss Ruth Barton. Miss Mary Leah Carter outlined the International Peace Scholarship Fund established in 1949 to aid non-communist country women with up to 2400 for education in the United States and Canada. Seventeen said 100 young women from 23 countries are in America on scholarships, including six at Cottey College Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PEO
Chapter DK Peo
Florence Barlow
Ruth Barton
Mary Leah Carter
Iola Bradley
Annie Bledsoe
Carter
United States
Canada
Sisterhood
America
Cottey College
Nevada
Educational Fund
Betty Baker
John W. Willer
Joe Pearson
Jack Baker
J. J. Spurrier
Davis Brings Brenda Davis Engagement to James Price
Miss Brenda Lee Davis, daughter of Mr and Mrs Newton M Davis of Thompson, becomes engaged to James R Price of Columbia, son of Mr and Mrs Harold C Price. She graduated from Centralia High School and Capital Business College, now employed at University Medical Center. Price is a Warsaw High School graduate, Navy veteran, Capital Business College alumnus, and works at Dixon's Discount Center in Columbia. A summer wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton M. Davis
Thompson
Brenda Lee Davis
James R. Price
Harold C. Price
Columbia
Davis
Centralia High School
Capital Business College
Jefferson City
University Medical Center
Price
Warsaw
Navy
Dixon’s Discount Center
Wilsons to be honored on 25th wedding date
Mr and Mrs C W Wilson of 413 Hanley Street will be honored at a reception in the Bethel United Methodist Church dining room southwest of Mexico from 2 to 4 PM on Sunday marking their 25th wedding anniversary. Betty Smith is the former bride and Wilson works for Prudential Life Insurance Co. They were married in Centralia on February 8, 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Wilson
Hanley St
Bethel United Methodist Church
Mexico
Wilson
Joyce Barrett
Fran Wilson
Barrett
Betty Smith
C. W. Smith
N. Western Ave
Prudential Life Insurance Co
Centralia
Miscellaneous Club Plans Valentine Party at Center
Miscellaneous Club members may call the club president. They will meet at Garfield Heights Community Center Monday afternoon from 1 to 4 30. A program is planned for 1 30. Attendees should bring a pie or sandwiches and a Valentine for exchange. Transportation may be available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Heights
L. M. Fecht
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Jimmy JL. Graham
Laddonia
Susan Shinn
David Authur
Laddonia Baptist Church
Merle Parker
Roswell Gray
David Wilson
Rager
Motley
Paul Hudson
Kenneth Shinn
Richard Aulbur
Jim Green
Julie Shinn
Angela
Maria Aulbur
Roy Chrismer
Ollie French
Elmer Grawe
Edward French
Frank Kesler
Leland Breneman
J. B. Galloway
Neal Schlemmer
Jack Falta
Kenneth Gore
Arch Hayes
Melvin Hoyt
Rhonda
Glenroy Hoyt
Kenneth Robinett
Connie
Mary Koran
Don Bishop
John Albus
Wilbur Bienhoff
Elbert Blackburn
Ford Christian
Gary Christopher
Charlotte
George Albus
Gene DeTienne
A. H. Dillard
Raymond Fischer
Donna
Jeannie Fischer
Alvin Kelly
Sherwood Lovelace
Fred Naysmith
Fred Pasley
Mary Jo
Theresa Passey
J. R. Parrish
Gordon Pasley
Calvin Potter
Helen Rodenbaugh
Joe Shaw
Elizabeth Shinn
G. W. Smith
Roy Stewart
Gary Flaugher
Lawrence Thomas
George Tiller Jr
Melvin
Marvin Sharp
Turner Cox
W. L. Cox
Valentine
Marlin Cahall
Suport of Missouri
Eaton Rapids
Mich
You Global Travel
Hoxsey Hotel
Ellie
William Phillips
Assembly of God Church
Linda Mason
Howard Mason
Benton City
Phillips
A. P. Green Refractories Co
Florsheim Shoe Co
Mexico United Methodist Church
Leonard Snyder
Homer Martin
Goldie Eisel
St. Louis
Albert Dutton
C. H. Nichols
Gerald Rivers
Crews
Loyd Evans
Kenneth Keller
Burr Crawford
Ruth Roddy
E. O
Miss Davis
C.W. Wilsons
N. Jefferson
Merle Norman
Washington
Paulafuqua
William & Mary
Picker
Jefferson
Culotte
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