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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1976

Page

3

Miss Melba Stevens to Wed Greg Swagegart in August

Montgomery City announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of Melba Stevens to Greg Swagegart. Stevens, a 1972 graduate of Montgomery County RIT High School, attends Northeast Missouri State University majoring in mathematics and is in Delta Zeta. Swagegart, from Belton, is a social science major at State University and a member of Phi Sigma Epsilon. The wedding is planned for August.

Joe Stevens Route 2 Montgomery City Melba Stevens Greg Swagegart James Swagegart Belton Miss Stevens Montgomery County RIT High School Northeast Missouri

Cerebral Palsy School Mothers Fund-Raising Plan

Cerebral Palsy School Mothers Club runs a notepaper sale to raise funds for school supplies. Mrs. Charles Joel Moore of Middletown leads the project, with contact Mrs. Cecil Dodd at 581-5760. The Feb 4 meeting at 9:30 a.m. featured devotion by Mrs. Dodd and discussion of a parade float for May 1.

The Cerebral Palsy School Mothers Club Cerebral Palsy School Charles Joel Moore Middletown Cecil Dodd Jim Randall

Calendar of local events in Audrain County area

A dense schedule lists numerous community events from Friday February 6 through February 20. Activities include chapter meetings, dances, covered-dish dinners, chili supper, bingo, band rehearsals, DAR and youth meetings, church circles, Chautauqua circle, health clinics, Valentine dances, skating, and immunization clinics across Mexico and nearby venues with multiple dates and hosting locations.

Opti MRS Club Plans Spring Dance and Card Party

Opti-Mrs Club members met at 7 30 p m in the Farm and Home Building with 21 in attendance. Mrs David Kemp, president, led roll call and creed as plans were finalized for a Feb 14 valentine carry in supper and a March 27 card party with proceeds donated, plus an April 10 spring dance at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Prizes were won by several members and elections of new officers were noted with a program on Outside Lighting.

Opti Club Valentine Burt Frances Florida Farm and Home Robert Carter Earnest Miller David Kemp Russell Davis Knights of Columbus Robert Sewell William Darby Miller Ralph Siron Davis Carter Arcadia William Johnson Ernest Williams

Miss Oetting and Robert Hans Plan June Wedding

New Florence announces the engagement of Cynthia Oetting to Robert Hans. Cynthia is a senior at Montgomery County R-2 High School, while Robert, a 1972 graduate of the same school, works as a carpenter and farms. A June wedding is planned.

Miss Oetting Mr. Hans New Florence Kermit Ellis Jr Cynthia Oetting Robert Hans Charles Hans Jonesburg Montgomery County R-2 High School Montgomery County R-2 High School

MMA Choir to Sing at St Luke's Church

The Chapel Choir of the Missouri Military Academy will perform at St Luke's Methodist Church on February 8 at 3 p.m. Major James Marley will direct with the Rev. Raymond Hayes assisting. Refreshments follow the program and the event is open to the public.

MMA Choir St Luke’s Missouri Military Academy St. Luke’s Methodist Church James Marley Raymond Hayes

Mechlin Allen Engagement Set For Spring

Miss Helen Mechlin daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Mechlin Route 2 Mexico will wed Daniel Allen of Washington DC in spring. She attends Central Missouri State University Warrenburg majoring in Home Economics. Groom works for Central States Theatre Corporation Des Moines Iowa. A spring wedding is planned.

Harold Mechlin Mexico Miss Helen Mechlin Daniel Allen Washington, D.C Miss Mechlin Central Missouri State University Warrensburg Central States Theatre Corporation of Des Moines Iowa

Miscellaneous Club Plans Valentine Day Event

The Miscellaneous Club will mark Valentine’s Day at the Senior Citizens Center on February 9 with a noon luncheon. Rev. Robert Collins of First Presbyterian Church will speak. Attendees should bring a valentine gift for awards and may reserve via 581 5540 or 581 7743. Transportation to be arranged by OATS 581-2365 Edna McGuire. Meeting notes include plans for this month’s rummage sale. officers present included Mrs. J. W. Stowers, the president, who presided, and others listed.

Senior Citizens Center Robert Collins First Presbyterian Church Pearl Fecht Edna McGuire

Mexico Women’s Club to Meet on World Affairs Program

The Mexico Business and Professional Women's Club will host a dinner at 6 p.m. February 9 at the Villager Restaurant. Mrs Bill Hase chairs the event with Mrs A L Oligschlaeger as co chair. a program on World Affairs will follow.

Mexico Business and Professional Women’s Club Bill Hase A. L. Oligschlaeger Business and Professional Women's Club Villager

Mrs Altrogge Named Sunday Hostess For Historical Society

Mrs Bernice Altrogge chosen by Audrain County Historical Society curator Lester J Miller Jr to head Sunday hostess duties at the museum. The museum opens March 7 and closes December with Monday and holiday closures and evening tours by appointment. Altrogge, a retired Mexico Public Schools teacher, educated at University of Missouri, issued plans to expand research library access for students. Colonel Charles Stribling III welcomed her, noting appreciation for member participation. Lectures for grades five through eight will be given by Juliet Hullen. new members include William and Mrs Ehrlich of Laddonia, Tom and Mrs Stapleton, and Art and Mrs Drumright of Mexico.

Bernice Altrogge Audrain County Historical Society Delta Rho Sorority Reily Taylor Holy Land Lester J. Miller Jr Audrain County Mexico United States Europe India West Virginia Altrogge Cerebral Palsy School The Historical Society Charles Stribling Ill Herbert Plunkett Albert McDonald Carroll Motor Co Juliet Hullen Frank Kent William Ehrlich Laddonia Tom Stapleton Art Drumright

Fidelity Circle Plans City Union Meeting

The Fidelity Circle of the Order of the King's Daughters and Sons held a February 3 meeting at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. H.V. Holcomb. Mrs. Jewell Bybee led, 11 members and one guest attended, with devotion by Mrs. William Horton and a birthday program by Mrs. Norman Riddle. A Feb. 19 City Union meeting at First Presbyterian Church was planned, and the next circle gathering is set for March 2 at Mrs. Katherine Brown's home.

First Christian Church William C. Elliott United Methodist McPheeters Randolph Circle J. J. Spurrier Reed-Hopkins Circle Harold Curry Audrain City-County Jim Haltcamp C.F. McCord Fidelity Circle Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons Homer Black H.V. Holcomb Jewell Bybee Elmer Force William Horton Norman Riddle Lincoln Washington City Union First Presbyterian Church Katherine Brown

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Mr. Swaggart Calvert Studio Dodd Auxvasse Tom Seeley Farber Glenroy Hoyt Donna Alexander Fulton P.E.O J.B. Doolittle VFW Audrain County Extension Council Hall Garfield Center Little Dixie Citizens Band Club Courthouse DAR Audrain County Historical Museum L.E G&l Steakhouse Virginia Elgin Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Mexico Public Library FOE Ladies Auxiliary Eagles Home Centennial Baptist Chruch Foe Valentine Eagles Mexico Country Club Delores Brown Audrain City-County Health Unit Ana Mexico Methodist Church Suzie Zeller Lakenan Mr. Allen Delta Rho Hears Helen Mechlin Gene Serrit Roy Wooten George Hogan Lawrence Precht William Hutchinson Bess Arvin J.W. Stowers Al-Mart Discount City Pet Hel Ag Wal-Mart A Trails Ee Mo Wal-Mart Discount City Wellington Big Boys Mens Green Wal-Mart Discoun Missouri Power & Light MPL Nec Missouri Power & Light Company
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