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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1972

Page

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Miss Parker Weds Glen Stephens in Harrisburg ceremony

Rebecca Ann Parker and Glen Raymond Stephens married at the Parker home in Harrisburg at 7:30 PM after a double ring service read by Rev. Roy Dean Baxter. The couple, parents, and wedding party celebrated with a three tier cake and reception. Stephens employed by Norfolk and Western Railroad. Parker by The Ledger advertising department. They reside at 602 W. Robinson St.

Harrisburg Rebecca Ann Parker Glen Raymond Stephens Roy Dean Baxter Columbia Tom Parker Route 1 Clark Stephens N. Wade St Joe Hardy Mr. Stephens Joe Vance Centralia John G. Parker Tina Mark Rowland Lloyd Rowland Parker Charles Riechers Rush Hill Suzette Rowland Pam Strange Stephens University of Missouri Lab School University of Missouri- Columbia the Ledger Mexico High School David Rankin St. Louis Reisch College of Auctioneering Mason City Towa Norfolk and Western Railroad W. Robinson St

Calendar of club meetings and events

Calendar items list meetings for Gilman Guild R N Association Chautauqua Circle Peter Chi talk and League of Women Voters program Wednesday Club American Legion Auxiliary PEO Chapter 10 Christian Women’s Fellowship and Don St Clair speaking at First Christian Church events spread across Feb 21 to Feb 24 with hostesses and locations in Mexico Audrain County

Gilman Guild Fellowship Hall First Christian Church Walter Wyss Mexico Audrain County American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Home Peo Joe Hagan Route 1 Christian Women's Fellowship Don St. Clair

Miss Carol Rutter among 26 Woods students joined Alpha Phi

Miss Carol Rutter daughter of Mr and Mrs C C Rutter of Highway 22 West was among 26 William Woods students recently initiated into Alpha Phi social sorority. Miss Mark Bussen daughter of Mrs Melba Bussen of 814 E Promenade St celebrated her 16th birthday today with a birthday party at her home hosted by friends.

Carol Rutter C. C. Rutter Highway 22 West William Woods Alpha Phi Social Sorority Mark Bussen Melba Bussen E. Promenade St

Thompson Club Plans Sale for March 3

The Thompson Toppers Extension Club will hold a rummage sale Friday March 3 at the Community Room of the Audrain County Courthouse to benefit the upkeep of the Thompson Cemetery. Mrs. Clifford Kable is chairman and donations may be arranged with her. The club met at Mrs. Kable’s home and heard a cake decorating program by Mrs. Wayne Davenport.

Thompson Toppers Extension Club Audrain County Thompson Clifford Kable Wayne Davenport Kable Harold Hatcher Consolidated Electric Cooperative William Gifford Jr Ray Kable Thomas Motley David Meyer Ray Jones Thompson Club Glen Davenport

The Cottey Sisters Reviewed At HD PEO

The Cottey Sisters of Missouri, a book by Elizabeth McClure Campbell, is reviewed for members of Chapter HD PEO by Miss Virginia Botts at their Tuesday meeting. Mrs. Terry Moore hosted 22 members at the First Christian Church parlor. The Cottey sisters’ prominent role at Cottey College, Nevada, founded by Virginia Cottey Stockard, is highlighted. Mrs. J J Spurrier presided, with Mrs. James R Neifert as guest.

Cottey Sisters Missouri Elizabeth , McClure Campbell PEO Virginia Botts Terry Moore First Christian Church Campbell Cottey Cottey College Nevada Virginia Cottey Stockard J.J. Spurrier James R. Neifert

Valentine Party for B G Hustlers 4 H Club

The 19 members of the B and G Hustlers 4 H Club celebrated Valentines Day at the February meeting at Highway R-3 School. Members answered roll call with a Valentine verse. Marge Nowlin gave the devotion. Members voted to donate 5 dollars to the International Farm Youth Exchange fund. Paul Reinard was welcomed as a new member. After the meeting the party featured games and holiday refreshments.

B and G Hustlers

Village and Farm Extension Club Demonstrates Ties and Scarves

At the Mexico United Methodist Church Friday morning the Village and Farm Extension Club held a program on tie making and scarves. Mrs. Ernest Lehto taught tie selection and patterns while Mrs. Bob Gooch demonstrated a nine way scarf and handed out patterns. Hostesses were Mrs. George Craddock and Mrs. Robert Piper. Mrs. Jim Neifert reported on the Homemakers Extension Council meeting. Guests included Mrs. Ron Holbrook and Mrs. David Riser. Mrs. Doyle Simpson won the hostess gift.

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Ritual of Jewels At Gamma Lambda ceremony

The ritual of jewels ceremony honored three new Beta Sigma Phi members at the Gamma Lambda chapter. Mrs. Ron Whittaker hosted the event with sisters Mrs. Ron Doyle Mrs. Darriel Douglas and Mrs. Don McCord joining the sorority. A March 4 dinner at Ranch House in Columbia is planned for their husbands. Mrs. Gary O Bryan led a program on Awareness of Blessings. The group of twelve discussed Beta Brief and arranging a luncheon during the Miss Missouri Pageant in Mexico this summer.

Gamma Lambda Beta Sigma Phi Ron Whittaker Ron Doyle Darriel Douglas Don McCord Columbia Gary O’bryan Terry Bacon Mexico

Mrs Smith Hosts West Cuivre Club Meeting

Mrs Roger Smith hosted the West Cuivre Homemakers Club at her home on Valentines Day. Members answered roll call with house wants and exchanged gifts as they welcomed new member Mrs Della Britton of Laddonia. Secret pal gifts went to several members and Adolph Kuda won hostess gifts. The March meeting will be with Emma Wohlbold.

Robert Kuda West Cuivre Della Britton Adolph Kuda Emma Wohlbold

Peter Chi to speak on China at LWV dinner

The League of Women Voters of Mexico-Audrain County hosts Peter Chi at 6:30 p.m. for a covered dish dinner at First Presbyterian Church Activities Hall, followed by his talk on China in Recent Years. Chi, a Mexico resident since 1970, is an engineer and former teacher with ties to Formosa and Soochow University.

R.N. Association Harold Adams N. Coal St Caroline Davis Chautauqua Circle Mexico Audrain County Peter Chi China First Presbyterian Church League of Women Voters League of Women Voters of Mexico-Audrain County Chi Pollock Rd Elsie Audrain Medical Center University of Missouri-Columbia Mr. Chi Formosa Peter United States Soochow University Taipei Kansas State University Washington University St Anita Buie League Foreign Policy William Fairchild

June Wedding Set For Miss Brandt and Mr Adams

Miss Shirley Mae Brandt of Linn Missouri and Randall D Adams of Mexico Missouri announce their engagement. Brandt is a Linn High School graduate and works for the Department of Revenue in Jefferson City. Adams graduated from Mexico High School and Linn Technical College, now employed at McGraw Edison in Jefferson City. A June wedding is planned. Meets With Mrs Love: Eller-Union Neighbors meet with five members. devotion and bingo noted.

Shirley Mae Brandt Aston Brandt Brandt Linn Department of Revenue Randall D. Adams Jefferson City Shannon E. Adams Adams Mexico Linn Technical College McGraw-Edison

Little Dixie Shrine installs officers and honors Kraus with $500

Little Dixie Shrine Club installed Tom Bledsoe as president at the Empire Club of A. P. Green Refractories Co. Samuel C. Kraus Jr., Illustrious Potentate of the Moolah Temple, collected a $500 gift for the Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital. Nearly 150 attended a cocktail hour dinner and dance with music by The Surpressed Desires and Don Burwell until 1 a.m.

Little Dixie Shrine Empire Club Samuel C Tom Bledsoe Little Dixie Shrine Club Samuel C. Kraus Jr Moolah Temple St. Louis Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital Little Dixie Shriners Kraus A. P. Green Refractories Co Little Dixie Club Fred Geisler Thomas H. Hodges Bledsoe Don Worley Jay Gourley Dick Coil Tom Maupin Duane Cruzan Dave Hubbard Moolah Temple Divan Robert E. Conyer

Mexico Ledger Item Feb 21 1972 Brief

Local Page from Mexico MO Ledger dated Monday February 21 1972 highlights a brief community notice and small town update with names and dates in a compact public record card style.

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