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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1972
Page
8
Wellsville VFW Auxiliary members attended a Ninth District gathering in Hermann on Sunday afternoon. They were pleased to report that the district winner of the “Voice of Democracy” essay contest was a ninth district contestant, Miss Lynette Richard of St. Charles.
Centralia wrapped its courtwarming events after a high school dance. Pam Davenport crowned Courtwarming Queen at the Knox County game. a halftime mini parade featured tiny floats and escorts. COE club won first in float judging, followed by Senior and Sophomore classes. Davenport rode in the parade with Ned Thornley. Attendants included Donna Dick with Ralph Robertson, Karen Hoke with John Bell, Carmen Bryson with Barry Hulen, and Claudia Mosley with Mark Twillman. The Strother 4-H Club hosted a Valentine party Feb 13 at the community building with 19 members, games, handmade valentines, and refreshments. District V Lt. Gov. Marvin Dishman spoke to Centralia Kiwanis on drug education and civic duties. the International president will visit Mexico Kiwanis March 22 at 7 p.m. at Missouri Military Academy, with admission $3.75. Special guest Allan Hoppenstedt, VP International Division of A B Chance, joined Roy Hansen.
Vandalia area notices cover hospital updates for Louis D. Harris in St. Louis after major surgery, plus a summary of community gatherings. The children’s story hour at the Vandalia Branch Library featured stories with a sound effects record and Valentine treats, with attendees listed. Community clubs meet, including the Monday Study Club progress toward a Washington trip and an auxiliary gathering in Wellsville. The Methodist Guild marks its 28th anniversary with a birthday supper, and regional church events include gospel programs, skating parties, family visits, and baptisms at Grace Lutheran Church.
James J. Spainhower pledged to take over all state collections and speed cash flow from banks to Missouri state treasury. Speaking at a Monroe County Women’s Democratic Club luncheon he urged modernizing the treasurer’s office, reevaluating depositories, and using guaranteed student loans as collateral. Funeral services for Nellie Schulz were held at Myers Funeral Home with several relatives in attendance.
Farber WOC of the Farber Presbyterian Church met February 16 at Miss Lillian Crow s home to plan a Church World Service Clothing Drive from March 1 to April 3. They urgently need used blankets comforters quilts bedspreads and baby blankets with six months wear left. Blanket Sunday will be March 5 with blankets priced at 3.00 plus 25 cents postage. Nine million blankets are needed for refugees in India and other areas.
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