Fire Destroys Russell House in Wellsville area
A five rear modern house owned by Mr. and Mrs. C G Russell was destroyed by fire late Saturday afternoon four miles southeast of Wellsville. The couple were visiting relatives. Russell saved some clothing and two suits, but the home was a total loss. Fire Chief Raymond Norris said the fire department arrived at 5 o clock but could not save the house. The Russells will need household articles and work clothes. Other brief notes include visitors and church notices for Wellsville and nearby communities, plus local social updates.
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Wellsville
C G. Russell
Wellsville Fire Department
Raymond Norris
Russells
Russell
Joe
Libyan Funeral Crowd Demands Revenge in Benghazi
In Jalmaniya Square Benghazi thousands attend a mass funeral for 47 Libyans shot down in the airliner incident blamed on Israeli forces. Col Kadafi did not attend. Radio Tripoli said the service was held openly due to space limits and mourners demanded swift justice and denounced Arab leaders as cowards.
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Beirut
Kadafi
Sadafi
Benghazi
Jalmaniya
Muammar Kadafi
Egypt
Radio
Tripoli
Libya
Area Young Farmers Attend MU Meeting
The Community R-6 Young Farmers and their wives attended the State Young Farmers Convention February 18 and 19 at the University of Missouri in Columbia. Stan Finch of Texize Chemicals spoke at the Jessee Auditorium after estate planning sessions. Robert Borgmeyer of Martinsburg was elected state first vice president. several area delegates attended.
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University of Missouri
Columbia
Stan Finch
Texize Chemicals Inc
Greenville
D.C
Jessee Auditorium
Robert Borgmeyer
Martinsburg
Phil Becker
Eddie Stone
Larry Hoyt
Howard Fort
Clarence Ray
Bill Authur
Wellsville Cubs Help With Table Decoration
Wellsville Cub Scouts hosted a blue and gold banquet at Jaycee hall. Tables featured pledge macaroni letters wood block derby racers and other crafts. Webelos helped present colors. Cubmaster Larry Penrod led the event with assistant Clay Gastler. County agent Floyd Ficken showed a conservation film. Kevin Maskey and Danny Houf received membership cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsville
Jaycee Hall
Larry Penrod
Clay Gastler
Don Burwell
John L. Maskey
Webelos and Institutional
H. C. Baur
Harry Houf
Albert Folta Jr
Cubs
Webelos
Floyd Ficken
Kevin Maskey
Danny Houf
Ficken
Fred A. Zimmann
Deedy Decker Named Saddle And Bridle Columnist
Deedy Decker of Shelbyville Tennessee, former Mexico resident, named associate editor and regular columnist for Saddle and Bridle. She covers saddle horse and walking horse activities in the southeast including Tennessee Georgia Florida Mississippi and Alabama. Her column The Horse Huddle will alternate between saddle and walking horse news each month, highlighting her deep ties to both breeds and notable horses such as Delightful Society and Ive Decided.
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Deedy Decker
Shelbyville
Southeast
Mexico
Delightful Society
Miss Decker
OATS Riders Slogan Leave Driving To Edna
Older adults in Mexico feel welcome aboard the OATS cooperative bus run by Edna McGuire and team. Members pay a $1 share and $5 yearly fee with rides for shopping doctor church and social trips. Outings include Columbia Hannibal St Louis Sedalia and area centers with advance planning by drivers.
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Mexico
Edna McGuire
Edna
Oats Cooperative
Columbia
Hannibal
Moberly
St. Louis
Kansas City
State Fair
Sedalia
Silver Dollar City
Kaiser State Park
Church
Anior Activities Center
Enior Activities Center
Centralia Rotarians Host AFS Student Slide Program
Centralia Rotarians heard Gert Muckelbaur, Centralia high school’s AFS student, share a slide presentation at the Wednesday noon meeting at the country club. He began with Oxburg, Germany, then showcased West Germany’s castles churches and ancient buildings. Guest Student Rotarians Dave Humphrey and Kendall Alton attended.
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Centralia
Gert Muckelbaur
Centralia High School
AFS
Muckelbauer
Oxburg
Germany
West Germany
Dave Humphrey
Kendall Alton
Norb Dubbert crowned King of Hearts at FHA Kitchenwarming
Norb Dubbert, vice-president of the Audrain County R-6 FFA, was named King of Hearts at the Future Homemakers of America Kitchenwarming held in the A-6 high school gym. Contestants included Garrett Graves and Wayne Harris. The FHA event featured skits by the FFA, decorations, and refreshments. Vincent Price to narrate The Raven in St. Louis on Sunday.
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Scott's Corner
Norb Dubbert
Audrain County
Future Farmers of America
Future Homemakera of America
Norb
Sentinel
Garrett Graves
Wayne Harris
FHA
Monte Hanson
Clyde Brown
Laddonia
FFA
A-6
Miss Patt Goshorn
Neela Williams
Daryl Phears
Clarence Ray
Vorhis Family Birthday Dinner Honors Daughter Helen
Hatton personal news notes Mr and Mrs Orville Vorhis entertained with a birthday dinner Sunday honoring their daughter Helen. Guests included her grandparents Mr and Mrs C W McClintic and her aunt Mrs Sylvia Mirts of
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Orville Vorhis
Helen
Mrs. C.W. McClintic
Sylvia Mirts
Santa Fe Personal News Highlights Local Friends
Santa Fe readers learn of birthdays and hospital stays. Cindy Sweitzer turns nine on Feb 17. Mrs. Henry Moore hosts Home Extension Club. cancer bandages made. Walker Carter back home after hip injury at his daughter’s in Laurie MO. Clarence Smashey had minor surgery in Mexico. Joe Wayne Dodge returns home after a heart attack hospitalization. Extension Council honors Orville Vorhis with University plaque. Pleasant Grove Church group enjoys chili supper and elected officers. Busy Bee Club prepares sunshine plates for shut-ins with a red gift exchange. Leonard Tilton celebrated with a birthday supper at his parents’ Centralia home.
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Henry Moore
Santa Fe Home Economic Extension Club
Walker Carter
B.W. Potter
Laurie
Busy Bee Club
Andy Fry
Joe Pope
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. A. Zimmann
W. C. Cannon
Tuscola, MI
Roger Scott
Loren May
Burlington, Iowa
May
Middletown United Methodist Church
Wellsville United Methodist - Presbyterian Church
Christian Fellowship
Eldon Schrader
Denver
Colo
Ted Milner
Dillon
Cole
Troop 48
John Rees
Audrain Medical Center
Donald Wohlbold
Wellsville Baptist Church
Joyful Servants
Willard Sailor
Margaret Wohlbold
Elmer Reissing
Lamont Wortmann
William Heidbreder
Ann Marie
Jamie
C. E. Mottaz
Adrienne Flaherty
Merle Yelton
Steve
Bruce Stevenson
Stevensons
Madison, Wis
University of Wisconsin
Wellsville Cubs
Saddle
Saddle Horse News
Walking Horse News
National
Ass’n
Air Park
N.S.A
Oats Riders
University Medical Center
Benton
McGuire O
Citizens Association
Jefferson & Liberty Sts
King of Hearts
West Plaza
Hatton
Santa Fe
Carl Sweitzer
Cindy
Clarence Smashey
Henry Kendrick
Joe Peck
Kendrick
Peck
Joe Wayne Dodge
Fulton
Vee
Orville E
Callaway County Extension Council
Cecil’s
Fellowship
Pleasant Grove Church
Jack Hovey
Bill
Becky
Jim Freshour
Jeanne
Benny Squires
Brenda
Glen Crawford
Bryan
Preston Mills
Jim Dunn
Paul Williamson
J.G. Jones, Jr
Gary
Woodrow Boulware
Mike Boulware
Brenda Austin
Denis Oberlag
Woodrow
Boulware
J.G. Jones
Leonard Tilton
R.E. Tilton
Kenny
Colton Daytime
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