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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1971

Page

3

Happy Hour Club Meets At Wattses

Happy Hour Club members gathered at Mrs. Jimmy Watts Thursday evening with Mrs. Cecil Haggard giving a reading titled A More Bountiful Grace and a group prayer. Mrs. Lee Watts led the business meeting as secret pal gifts circulated and plans formed for a February 25 Valentine party at Finley Stumpf’s home. Notes of appreciation were read by Mrs. Watts Haggard and Stumpf. Prizes went to Mrs. Haggard, Mrs. Lee Watts, and Mrs. Sue Modory with others in attendance including Mrs. Herbert Blades, Mrs. Hubert Rose, Mrs. Howard Kindig, Mrs. Lebbins Ball, Mrs. Chester Thompson, Mrs. Bill Baker, and Jennifer Watts.

Happy Hour Club Jimmy Watts Cecil Haggard Lee Watts Finley Stumpf Haggard Stumpf Sue Modory Herbert Blades Hubert Rose Howard Kindig Lebbins Ball Chester Thompson Bill Baker Jennifer Watts

Extension Club Plans Trips and Fairs in Jefferson City

Friendly Northerners Extension Club met at Mrs. Harvey Turner's home with Mrs. George S. Neale Jr. presiding. Plans included a Monterey dinner and Miss Mexico Pageant, a St Louis Ice Capades trip on March 27 with lunch at Stix and dinner at Noah's Ark, and March 10 for trip reservations. A Homemakers Speciality replaces the fair, with a Consumer's Fair May 5 and 6 in Jefferson City.

Harvey Turner Northerners Extension Club George S. Neale Jr Don DeVault Cletus Hudson Monterey St. Louis Stix Noah’s Ark Jefferson City Audrain County Ralph Nowlin Charles E. Mongler

Society couple’s vacation trip and local club notices

Society pages note Miss Fadia Fayad and Said Fayad with Lewis Arnold family at University of Missouri in Columbia returning from a Hawaii vacation spent 10 days. Local clubs announce: Mexico High Twelve carry-in dinner at Burroughs Masonic Temple 6 p.m. Tuesday. Fred Mertens speaks. Wednesday Club meets 1:30 p.m. at Mexico-Audrain County Library. Union Luncheon Thursday noon at the courthouse auditorium. Community chorus Sunday 2 to 3:15 p.m. at Mexico United Methodist Church.

Fadia Said Fayad Lewis Arnold University of Missouri Columbia Hawaii Youssef Fayad Mexico Burroughs Masonic Temple Fred Mertens Mexico-Audrain County R.D. and Sons Union Courthouse

Mexico Coin Club Swapping Show At Auxvasse Center

The Mexico Coin Club plans a swapping show at Auxvasse Community Center Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tables are free and admission is open to the public. contact Mrs. James May at 581-9866 to reserve a display table.

Mexico

Rush Hill Women To Re Carpet Church

Rush Hill Church Women United met at the church on Wednesday afternoon after serving dinner at the Community Center for Taloma Fertilizer Co. Mrs. Russell Silvey presided and members decided to replace the carpeting. Mrs. Riley and Mrs. Silvey led the program "We Hold the Truths" and the meeting closed with "Our Purpose."

Rush Hill Rush Hill Church Women United Taloma Fertilizer Co Russell Silvey Robert Riley Silvey Donald Shoup George Doebelin Martin Lee Maxwell

Miss Goodhartt and Littrell Vow At Christian Church

Miss Janice Ann Goodhart and Michael James Littrell of Mexico wed in a Friday evening ceremony at 7 in the parlor of the First Christian Church. The Rev. Terry Moore officiated the single ring rite as attendees Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Petty and others observed. The bride, daughter of Don Goodhart of Perry, wore a blue and white dress with black accessories. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Littrell of 1110 Omar St. They reside at 722 N. Clark St.

Janice Ann Goodhart Michael James Littrell Mexico First Christian Church Terry Moore Don Goodhart Perry Mr. Littrell James E. Littrell Omar St Tommy Petty Petty Robert W. Kesler Laddonia Barbara Albus George Albus Mr. Kesler Robert J. Kesler

Rainbow Girls mark 23rd birthday at Burroughs Temple

The Order of Rainbow for Girls observed its 23rd birthday at Burroughs Masonic Temple with a farewell party for retiring worthy advisor Becky Mills. Mills presided as members planned ticket sales for Ozark Opry at Presser Hall on Monday March 1.

Order of Rainbow Burroughs Masonic Temple Becky Mills Floyd Akers Akers Mary Wilson

Valentine Supper for ESA Sorority Hosts Community Center

A Delta Rho Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi held a Valentine covered dish supper Sunday at Garfield Heights Community Center. Social chairman Mrs. Lawrence Precht led the arrangements and a Dirty Dog card game followed the meal. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Precht and numerous other couples.

Delta Rho Epsilon Sigma Phi Garfield Heights Lawrence Precht Precht Vincil Mildred John Burchfield J. W. Stowers George Hogan

NARFE Luncheon Meeting in Mexico Chapter

The Mexico Chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees met at the Air Park Restaurant for a Friday luncheon attended by all members. Alvin Beamer presided, Mellnotte McDonough read the secretary’s news, and Mrs. Charles Vanlandingham was elected a delegate. Next meeting is March 12 at the Air Park Restaurant.

Mexico National Association of Retired Federal Employes NARFE Air Park Alvin Beamer Mellnotte McDonough Jefferson City Governor Hotel Charles Vanlandingham George Talley Gladys Meyer Smith Black

Mertens To Speak To Hi-12 Tuesday

A carry-in supper for members of the Mexico High Twelve Club is planned at Burroughs Masonic Hall at 6 o clock this evening. Guest speaker will be Fred Mertens superintendent of mining at Kaiser Refractories he will discuss Missouri Mining and Leo Erdel newly elected High Twelve president will lead the business meeting.

Mexico

Founding of KD and Sons Highlighted by Circle Meeting

Circle Hears Founding of KD and Sons at Mrs. Pulis home with Miss Ola Mae Burchfield in charge. Miss Ward presented the Silver Cross article and a brief history of the 1886 founding, while donations for the KD Home pantry shower were collected. Attendees included Mrs. Beam and others, and the gathering opened and closed with prayer.

Margaret Bottome King’s Daughters and Sons Charles Pulis Ola Mae Burchfield Burchfield Abraham Lincoln Elsie Ward World Church KD and Sons J.L. Beam Otto W. Rohlfing Randall Weber Martha Ward Laurene Miller

Hazel Extension Club Meets in Courthouse Auditorium

Hazel Extension Club members gathered Wednesday morning in the courthouse auditorium with Mrs. Claud McFadin as hostess. Mrs. Paul Totten chaired. devotion read by Mrs. McFadin and a reading titled Smile performed. Members approved continued March of Dimes Heart Fund Cancer Fund and Crippled Children's Fund gifts.

Hazel Extension Club Claud McFadin Paul Totten McFadin March of Dimes Heart Fund Cancer Fund Crippled Children’s Fund James C. Botts Frank Wilfley Sr Andrew Tuepker Gail Toncray Berry Ardell Stockwell Smithey R. Lee Thomas Russell Adzell George Clough

Garden Club Luncheon Reservations Due February 18

The Garden Club announces Monday's luncheon at 1 p.m. in Fellowship Hall, beginning spring activities. Mrs. Hazel Dudley of Excello will present the program. Reservations must be in by Thursday with Mrs. Tom Moore, Mrs. Lewis Arnold, or Mrs. Frank Richards. Contact numbers: 581-4098, 581-5937, 581-5724.

Frank Richards Fellowship Hall Mexico United

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