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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1976

Page

5

Miss Debbie Hetridge Crowned Valentine Ball Queen

Miss Debbie Hetridge of Columbia was crowned queen of Missouri Military Academy’s 36th Valentine Ball by Miss Becky Rives of Paris. The ceremony plus court members Miss Susan Jensen, Miss Betsy Reddick, Miss Theone Arnold, and Miss Cecilia Berrios highlighted a gala with sabre arch, reception, and music by the Crossfires and Radical Sounds.

Debbie Hetridge Columbia Missouri Military Academy Missouri Becky Rives Paris Rives Mike Wrage Hetridge Academy Susan Jensen Betsy Reddick Crossfires Radical Sounds

Magnus 25th Anniversary Celebration in Mexico

Mr and Mrs Elmer Magnus of 325 N Grand Mexico will mark their 25th wedding anniversary February 22 at 24 p.m in the Fellowship Hall of St Johns Lutheran Church with a reception hosted by their son and daughter and their families. Elmer and Dorothy Sparks wed February 24 1951 at Vandalia Christian Church with Rev John W Hall officiating. They have one grandchild Kimberly Werner. All friends and relatives are invited. The Mid Missouri Modulators Club of Fulton to dance April 10 at the National Guard Armory from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Music by Harvey Morts and His Rhythm. Tickets $2 at the door or by mail to Barbara Morts 1011 Bluff Fulton 65251. CB members and guests invited.

Elmer Magnus N. Grand Mexico St. John’s Lutheran Church Glen Werner E. Anderson Steve Magnus Dorothy Sparks Vandalia Christian Church John W. Hall Mid Missouri Modulators Club Fulton Citizen Band National Guard Armory Harvey Morts Barbara Morts Bluff Citizen's Washington, D.C Mary Ann Stahl George Stahl Hazel Bill Baker Jack Baker S. Western George Wraith First Christian Church

Hazel Extension Club Holds Loyalty Program Valentine Meet

The Hazel Extension Club gathered at Mrs. Paul Totten’s home for a February covered dish luncheon with a secret pal gift exchange. Mrs. Ned Ardell was elected president for 1976 77 and officers include Mrs. John Senwalt vice president and Mrs. Harold Northcutt reporter.

Hazel Extension Club Paul Totten R. L. Kerr Janes Botts Andrew Tuepker Frank Wilfley Ned Ardell John Senwalt Frank Wilfley, Jr Harold Northcutt Russell Azdell Consumer Report Robert Rosenthal Ned Azdell

VEW Hosts 29th Voice Of Democracy Program

The VFW Post 3772 and Ladies Auxiliary awarded the 29th Voice of Democracy prizes at the VFW Building. Ray Shepherd received a flag. Miss Dianna Linder won first prize $25 and a plaque, with district and state contest paths outlined. Mary Ann Stahl and Bill Baker won second and third prizes, as speakers highlighted American heritage and a planned cemetery obelisk exhibit.

VFW Ray Shepherd Pin Qais Clyde Kotsenburg William S. Lowe Mexico Western Whitley Streets Community of J.A. Greenburg Voice of Democracy Dianna Linder JH. Linder Lakeview Road

Bethel United Methodist Women To Have District Meeting

Bethel Unit president Mrs. Loran Gibbs opened with a song and led a session on What Is Genuine Patriotism. Plans for Hemphill sale dinner were made and the district meeting was announced for April 10 at Wilkes Boulevard Church in Columbia. Attendees included Mrs. H E Hemphill, Mrs. Cloyd Dingman, Mrs. Robert Erickson, Mrs. Joyce Barrett, Miss Clara Sweitzer, Mrs. Walter Petersen, and Mrs. Ivan C Donaldson.

Loran Gibbs Bethel United Methodist Women George Brown L.L Cill) Dean Wilkes Boulevard Methodist Church Columbia Gibbs H.E. Hemphill Cloyd Dingman Robert Erickson Joyce Barrett Clara Sweitzer Walter Petersen Ivan C. Donaldson Erickson

Calendar of Feb. 17 1957 local lodge and arts events

A list of scheduled events for February 17 to 19 includes Hebron Lodge No. 354 AF and AM meeting at 7:30 p.m., a Mexico High School Bicentennial Concert at Emmons Hall, Mexico High Twelve Club dinner at 6 p.m., Mexico Artist's Guild crafts at 7:30 p.m., and a PEO chapter meeting among others. February 18 features a Family Planning Clinic, a women’s Democratic Club gathering, and Welcome Wagon newcomers event, with more activities listed through February 19 including an Immunization Clinic and the Jolly Worker’s 4-H chili supper and Share-The-Fun preparation. The Mexico Bicentennial art display and American Music program at Emmons Hall are highlighted as community events open to the public with no admission charge.

Hebron Lodge Concert Choir of Mexico High School Emmons Hall Mexico High Twelve Club Masonic Temple Delores Brown Mexico Artist’s Guild St. Matthew’s Parish P.E.O Mire J.C. Botts Jolly Worker’s John Willer Jolly Worker's Drama Art Aliso

Miss Hillebrand and Bruce Callaway Plan June Wedding

Miss Pamela Hillebrand of New Florence and Bruce L. Callaway of Montgomery City plan a June 12 wedding at 4 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Montgomery City. Miss Hillebrand is a 1973 graduate of Montgomery County R-2 High School and a junior in elementary education at Central Methodist College. The groom is a senior civil engineering student at the University of Missouri in Columbia.

Callaway Howard V. Callaway Montgomery City Miss Hillebrand Montgomery County Central Methodist College Fayette University of Missouri Columbia United Methodist Church

Rush Hill Church Women Meet at Mrs. Davidson Home

Rush Hill church women gathered at Mrs. Marvin Davidson’s home on February 10 to present articles titled Get Involved Country Sunday and Use Me Lord. They planned an Extension Club banquet for April 22 at the Community Center where church women will prepare and serve the meal. The next meeting, World Day of Prayer services, is set for March 6 at 9:30 p.m. at the church with Mrs. Donald Shoup leading the program.

Russell Silvey Rush Hill Marvin Davidson Extension Club Donald Shoup

Dr Schmidtke Speaks To Junior Humane Society Meeting

Dr R P Schmidtke of Mexico Animal Hospital presented two programs The Care and Feeding of Cats and General First Aid to Animals before 15 members at the Wednesday Junior Humane Society meeting. The next gathering is set for March 11 at 7 p m in the courthouse community room and youths ages 8 through 18 are invited.

R.P. Schmidtke The Mexico Animal Hospital Inc Junior Humane Society Mane Society

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Ron Rosendahl Rebecca Rives Mrs. Magnus Kimberly Werner Glen Linda) Werner Mid Missouri Tom Talley Stockwell Smithey John Sonwalt Berry Azdell R. Lee Thomas Gail Toncray Frank Wilfley Sr Ron Hunn Dan C. Botts Lula Teague Steven Totten VEW S. Morris S. Morris & W. Liberty Dehart Arnold Washington ST Bethel United Methodist Audrain City County Health Unit Audrain County Women’s Democratic Club Hamemakers Club Alvin Beamer Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club XNC Club Monterey MHS Mr. Callaway Marion W Hillebrand of New Florence Pamela Hillebrand Bruce L Calvert Studio Rush Hill Church Cepacol Jack Daniel Black Kentucky Tavern Walker's Deluxe Suare J&b Scotch Kessler Budweiser Olympia VICKS Phan Om Main Rai
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