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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1971

Page

5

Miss Patsy Poindexter Betrothed to Lee Stevenson

Wellsville announces engagement of Patsy Poindexter daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Poindexter Route 1 Wellsville to Lee Stevenson son of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Stevenson of Poindexter Wellsville. Patsy is a senior at Wellsville Middletown R-1 High School. Stevenson works at Wellsville Firebrick Co. Wedding plans are incomplete.

Miss Poindexter Mr. Stevenson Patsy Wellsville Karl Poindexter Route 1 Wellsville Miss Patsy Poindexter Lee Stevenson D. L. Stevenson

Ketter Makes Buffalo Trip For University Inauguration

Mrs. BE F. Ketter returns from Buffalo where her son Dr. Robert Ketter was inaugurated as president of New York State University February 15. She visited sister Miss Doris Drumm and brother Franklin Drumm during a two week trip. Mrs. W W Pollock, visiting in Kansas City, returns to 603 E Promenade. Local calendar lists PTA meeting, lodge events, Easter program, garden club luncheon with speaker, DAR chapter gathering, and PEO activities in the coming days.

BE. F. Ketter Buffalo N.Y Robert Ketter New York State University Doris Drumm Franklin Drumm Ketter W. W. Pollock Alden F. Hays Kansas City E. Promenade Mexico United Methodist Church Garfield Heights Garden Club Fellowship Hall of Mexico United Methodist Church Hazel Dudley Excello Audrain Area Retired Teachers Association Westminster Room First Presbyterian Church Norman Merrell Jefferson City Dar John W. Wagcott

Herman Tolson Speaks to Audrain 4-H Council

The Audrain County 4-H Council met Saturday with Mrs. Harold Holsheiser presiding. Guest speaker Herman Tolson, assistant principal at Mexico High School, spoke on citizenship and was introduced by Penny Heitmeyer. Plans were announced to enlarge the national 4-H building and to raise Audrain County's share.

Audrain County 4-H Harold Holsheiser JoAnn Helwig BeBo Bouncers Club Herman Tolson Mexico High School Penny Heitmeyer Susan Powell Strother 4-H Clem Washington, D.C

FOE Auxiliary Sets Coon Supper This February

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles met at the FOE home with 16 members present. Mrs. Stanley Carter led the meeting and announced a coon supper for February 28 at the Eagle Home, with members asked to bring a covered dish. March entertainment committee includes Mrs. Thomas Whitmarsh, Mrs. Betty Maximovitch, and Mrs. Cecil Gentry.

Order of Eagles FOE Stanley Carter Eagle Thomas Whitmarsh Betty Maximovitch Cecil Gentry March

Miss Patsy Fox Weds Floyd F Wieland in Palmyra

Miss Patsy Fox daughter of Mr and Mrs John C Fox of Mexico married Floyd F Wieland son of Mr and Mrs Oakle Wieland of Rolla at Palmyra Church of Christ on February 13 The bride was given in marriage by her father The couple resides at Rolla Route 3 where Mr Wieland is employed by Schwitzer Corp

Patsy Fox Floyd F. Wieland Palmyra Palmyra Church of Christ John C. Fox Mexico Oakle Wieland Rolla Paul Garner Wieland Lloyd Wieland Patrick Wilson Route 3 Schwitzer Corp

Miss Nichols Prospective Bride Showered in First National Bank room

Miss Jeannie Nichols engaged to Gary Keith and set to wed on March 19. A bridal shower in the Show Me Room at First National Bank was hosted by Reva Read and several friends. Attendees include mothers, relatives, and a long list of local residents and guests from nearby towns.

Jeannie Nichols Gary Keith First National Bank Reva Read Don Harrison Oscar Leach Robert Test Ronnie Albright Russell Boswell Bobby Keith J.C. Sharp Robert Johnson Sherry Johnson Mary Terry Lynn Test Cheryl Test Fred Leach Mike ‘Lest Mexico Paul Parsifal Martinsburg Don Williams Boonville Dick Test Columbia George Leach Shelly Leach Centralia Kara Keith St. Louis Bonnie Beedle Auxvasse

Recent Bride Honored at Shower for Sharon Cossey

Mrs. Jim Salmons, the former Sharon Cossey, was honored at a bridal shower Tuesday evening hosted by Mrs. Ronnie Salmons and Miss Darby Monson at the Salmons home. Winners of games were Miss Debbie Monson, Miss Sheryl Albright and Mrs. Jim Salmons. Attending were Mrs. Charles Cossey, Teresa Cossey, Karen Keith, Debbie Cossey, Mrs. Bill Cossey, Mrs. Bill Langford, Lynn Lochridge and Sherri Salmons.

Jim Salmons Ronnie Salmons Darby Monson Salmons Fairground Ave Sharon Cossey Debbie Monson Sheryl Albright Charles Cossey Teresa Cossey Karen Keith Debbie Cossey Bill Cossey Bill Langford Lynn Lochridge Sherri Salmons

Engagement of Joyce Ann Bradshaw to David Lankford announced

Mr and Mrs Willard K Bradshaw of Kansas City announce the engagement of their daughter Joyce Ann Bradshaw to David Joseph Lankford son of Dr and Mrs Harold D Lankford of 9 Park Circle The prospective groom a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon will receive a bachelor degree in education from Rockhurst College in Kansas City in May A July 31 wedding is scheduled at Visitation Catholic Church in Kansas City

Willard K. Bradshaw Kansas City Joyce Ann Bradshaw David Joseph Lankford Harold D. Lankford 9 Park Circle Tau Kappa Epsilon Rockhurst College Visitation Catholic Church

Jaycee Wives Plan for Saturday's Region Meeting

Jaycee Wives outlined forthcoming events at a Tuesday courthouse meeting. Plans include a 4:30 p.m. Jaycee Wives business session at the Mexico Armory after 2–4 activities at Hawthorne School, a 7 p.m. dinner dance, and ongoing canteen duties for the March 19 Bloodmobile visit in Mexico.

Mexico Armory Hawthorne School Armory Bloodmobile Mexico Jim T. Dye Audrain County Bill Black Jaycee's Wives Ron Gipson John Moore Jim Stowe Dye John Worland Elmer Martin Nolan Wilson Darriel Douglas Gary Thomas Bob Kirgan

Nu Phi Mus Dance Planned for March 20

Nu Phi Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosts a dance on Saturday March 20 at the Knights of Columbus Hall from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are chaired by Mrs Ralph Shrader. The group met at Mrs Carl Hirst's home to discuss plans and revisited Rush Night set for March 9 at Mrs Fred Austins home.

Nu Phi Mu Beta Sigma Phi Knights of Columbus Carl Hirst Universal Sloth of Columbia Ralph Shrader Nu Phi Mus Fred Austin National Council Roger Moser Keith Fritschie Alan Paschal Bernard Steinkamp Sharon Wright

Mrs Anson Hosts Orange Blossom Club Meeting

Montgomery City report shows nine members at Mrs Albert Anson home with guests Mrs Mike Palmer Jr and Mrs Doug Anson. Devotion by Mrs Arthur Seiler on Doctrine of Prayer and sewing lingerie lesson by Mrs Grace Benedict. Members back Let’s Do Something Campaign to aid low income families. Upcoming County Council session March 1 at 1 pm, candy workshop March 4 9 30 am to 4 pm, next meeting March 17 at 1 30 pm at Mrs Benedict’s home.

Montgomery City Orange Blossom Extension Club Albert Anson Mike Palmer, Jr Doug Anson Arthur Seiler Grace Benedict Court House

Senior Citizens Party at Olivet United Methodist Church

Mrs Emmett Johnson led the Senior Citizens February party at Olivet United Methodist Church with a Love theme meditation and games. February birthdays included Miss Mattie Slonaker and others. The group delivered cake plates to six shut ins and plans the next meeting for March 20.

Olivet Emmett Johnson Olivet United Methodist Church Valentine Mattie Slonaker Vester Eddy Lee Talley Frank Turner Sam Griffith William Latta Clarence Sievers Lewis Callaway Roy Stevens Latta Denyer Stone D. B. Metcalf O. W. Martin Roger Christian Hazel Norton Alfred Talley Brian Talley Eddy

American Music Through Three Historic Periods

Mrs. John Willer led Abbie Snoddy Music Club at Mexico United Methodist Church in observance of American Music Month. She traced American music from 1620 to the present, naming Francis Hopkinson as the first native composer and highlighting three periods, Negro spirituals, Stephen Foster, Samuel Barber, Edward MacDowell, folk tunes, and George Gershwin and Aaron Copland. Performances featured vocal and piano solos by club members.

John W. Willer Abbie Llewellyn Snoddy Mexico United Methodist Church Willer America Francis Hopkinson George Washington Walter Leeper Michael Walden Guy M. Pitts William Fairchild Ernest Gillam Foster Richard Wohlers Gershwin Allegro Walden Copland

Program notes from Country Lane concert praised final number

The program closed with America the Beautiful arranged by Ehret and performed by the triple trio. Club president Mrs. Finck led a brief business meeting afterward, welcoming Mrs. Harry Reichers as a new member while Mrs. Robert McIntosh attended as a guest. Social hour followed hosted by Mrs. Richard Brashears, Miss Addie Fairchild, and Mrs. Fairchild.

Ehret Finck Harry Reichers Robert McIntosh Richard Brashears Addie Fairchild Fairchild

Mrs Lena Zuck Hosts Loyal Homemakers Club

Loyal Homemakers Extension Club met Thursday at Mrs Lena Zucks home. Devotion and scripture reading were given. Plans to extend sympathy to the family of late Mrs Mollie Monk were announced. Pennies for Friendship were collected. Mrs J E Byars led a program on Periods and Styles of Furniture. Hostess gift won by Mrs Merle Foster. Game prizes to Mrs Thomas Gola and Mrs Edith West. Next meeting to be with Mr William Merry on March.

Loyal Homemakers Extension Club Lena Zuck Mollie Monk J. E. Byars Merle Foster Thomas Gola Edith West Om William Merry

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Rebekah Lodge IOOF Missouri Audrain County Historical Society Phyllis van Horn Rosa May Noble Grand Club C. H. Nichols Leland Crews 4-H Council Miss Nichols Mackie Furniture HIWAY Shower Miss Bradshaw David Lankford Jaycee Wives Don Greening Nu-Way Lumber Co 6Th & Walnut St World Book Childcraft Loree Berry Shirley Francis Farber Louise Gore Vandalia Shirley Levings Perry Mary Davis Gary Jones Ruth Roddy Mgr VFW North Jefferson Watchars International International John Willer Mrs. Lena Zuck Hazel Kersting Benny Lowry Martinsburg, Mo SEARS Price Guts W. Jackson Sears, Roebuck and CO
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