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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1973

Page

5

Miss Whalen Betrothal To Mr Becker Announced

Miss Lynn Ebien Whalen daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie Whalen of Mexico Route 3 is engaged to Phillip David Becker son of Mr and Mrs A J Becker Jr of Laddonia Route 1 Plans call for a June wedding Miss Whalen a 1972 graduate of Community A-6 High School attends University of Missouri Columbia majoring in elementary education Mr Becker a 1969 graduate of the same school is a farmer and works for the Soil Conservation Service in Mexico

Leslie Whalen Mexico Lynn Ebien Whalen Phillip David Becker A.J. Becker Jr Laddonia Route 1 Miss Whalen Community A-6 High School University of Missouri Columbia Becker The Soil Conservation Service

Miss Bird Weds Larry Jones In Paris Ceremony

Ann Bird daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald Bird Madison and Larry B Jones son of Mr and Mrs Roy B Jones Paris wed at Paris United Methodist Church Sunday at 2 pm Rev R Hester of Montgomery City officiated. Bride wore white satin and velveteen gown with empire waist veil of net pearls as headpiece. Groom served in the Navy and works for Norfolk and Western Railroad. They plan to live in Madison after a wedding trip to an undisclosed destination.

Paris Ann Bird Gerald Bird Madison Larry B. Jones Roy B. Jones Paris United Methodist Church R. Hester Montgomery City Grant Dixon Marti Bird Jerry Bird Ernie Bird Jeana Bird Steve Jones Susan Bird Kathey Hartgrove Donna Lou O’bannon Vickie Hollingsworth Ruth Gray Jones Madison High School Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville Paris High School U.S. Navy Norfolk and Western Railroad Moberly

Calendar items include Rainbow for Girls and 4-H events

Calendar notes list Order of Rainbow for Girls meeting at Burroughs Masonic Temple at 7 30 p m on Thursday January 11 with yearly dues elections and petitions and 4 H Junior Leaders meeting at 7 30 p m January 11 at the 4 H Center led by Mrs Clemie Moody Also on Friday January 12 the Margaret Bottome Circle of KD and Sons meets at 7 30 p m with Mrs Glenn Maxwell assisted by Mrs Charles Pulis

Order of Rainbow Burroughs Masonic Temple Clemie Moody Margaret Bottome KD and Sons Glenn Maxwell Charles Pulis

Chautauqua Circle studies two book reviews at library

Mrs. Lee reviews Anne Morrow Lindbergh's Bring Me A Unicorn focusing on her life from girlhood to college and a relationship with Col. Lindbergh. Mrs. Finck reviews Nigel Calder's Biden Was No Garden arguing for shifting protein to end hunger and proposing synthetic food with changes in values and social sciences.

Woodrow Lee A. Henry Finck Chautauqua Circle Mexico-Audrain County Anne Morrow Lindbergh Lee Col Charles Lindbergh Finck Nigel Calder Calder

MU Student Suzanne Ekedahl Leaves for Studies

Miss Suzanne Ekedahl a first year University of Missouri student in Columbia will leave Sunday to resume her studies after spending the holiday vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Ekedahl of 1617 Meadow Street A Clayton classmate Miss Francine Fishman who had been a guest in the Ekedahl home left yesterday for her home.

Suzanne Ekedahl University of Missouri Columbia Charles Ekedahl Meadow Sa Francine Fishman Clayton Ekedahl

Engagement of Miss Fay and Mr Endlow Told

Centralia announces the engagement of Deloris Jean Fay to Terry Endow. Deloris, a Centralia High School 1970 graduate, attended Northeast State College and works at the University of Missouri. Terry, an Oregon State University aerospace graduate, pursues a master's at Missouri. A March 3 wedding is planned at First Baptist Church Centralia.

Centralia Curtis R. Fay Deloris Jean Fay Terry Endow Sho Endow Jr Hood River Ore Centralia High School Northeast State College Kirksville University of Missouri Columbia Oregon State University Corvallis

Brooks Nominated for Outstanding Woman of the Year

Mrs Brooks is the OWY nominee for the Out standing Woman of the Year contest by Laddonia Jaycee Wives. Hostess Adolph Kuda led devotion Just Smile and Forget. Emma Wohbold presided as nominations were made for Donn Brooks. Members planned the year's program and discussed projects and fund ideas. They will bring items to Woodhaven Learning Center in Columbia at February meeting hosted by Mrs Robert Kuda. Attendees included Norton Aston Richard Fendrick Robert Kuda Clark LaRue and Roger Smith.

Christian Women’s Fellowship Montgomery City Christian Church C.P. Weldon Thomas Smith Frances Hollensteiner George Oliver CWF Richard Kessick M.L. Hall, Jr Thessalonians Flavel Page Laddonia Adolph Kuda West Carvie Homemakers Club Emma Wohbold Donn. Brooks Laddonia Jaycee Wives Woodhaven Learning Center Columbia Robert Kuda Brooks Norton Aston Richard Fendrick Clark LaRue Roger Smith BC Church Tratchels Benton City

Miss Ransdell and Anderson Wed in St Louis

Miss Mary Beth Ransdell and Gary Anderson of St Louis exchanged wedding vows Friday night at Mellon Memorial United Methodist Church St Louis in a double ring ceremony. The couple, both from St Louis, were given in marriage by the bride’s father with a daisied altar display. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas E Ransdell, wore a white Chatelon crepe gown with lace trim and a chapel train, carrying white daisies. She is employed at the Kitchen Shop, holds a math degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs George Anderson, works for Laclede Gas Co. in St Louis.

St. Louis Paris Mary Beth Ransdell Gary Anderson Mellon Memorial United Methodist Church Robert Carpenter Thomas E. Ransdell George Anderson C.R. Howell Mexico Iane Ransdell University of Missouri Columbia Laclede Gas Co

Miss Admire Betrothal to Mr Barker Announced

Miss Candace Joy Admire, third daughter of Mr and Mrs Leighton Admire of Route 2 Mexico, will wed Frank Edward Parker Jr. A 1973 Mexico High School graduate, Candace will marry after plans finalize. Parker, son of the Franks Parker of Route 1 Mexico, is a 1970 MHS graduate currently employed at Kramer Plumbing and Heating.

Miss Admire Mr. Barker Leighton’ Admire Route 2 Mexico Candace Joy Frank Edward Eddie) Parker Jr Mexico High Parker Frank Parker Route 1 MHS Kramer Plumbing and Heating

Arthur Scotts Have Family Dinner With Postponed Party

Arthur Scott Jr and Mrs hosted a family dinner at their Auxvasse home after a Christmas party delayed by inclement weather. Guests included Claude Scott of Fulton and many local residents joined for a grab bag and gifts.

Auxvasse University of Missouri Extension Council Baumgartner Pali Place Jackson Clarence, Young John Meader Arthur Scott Jr Claude Scott Fulton Roy Parker Sr Roy Moyle David Kathy Donald Doerge Lynn Tammy Howard Mongler Joe McMatton Kelly Otto Rohlfing Oran Moyle Beth Moyle A.A. Scott Sr John P. Payne Steven Stacie Scott

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Mr. Becker Miss Lynn Ellen Whalen Miss Bird Larry Jones MC Christian Adams PEO George P. Adams Harold Curry Wayne Boicourt Cottey Junior College Nevada John R. Cline TEE Mrs. Lee Mrs. Finck Ene the Sunshine Corporation Holmes & Scotland Yard Shades of Blue Brenda Joyce Austin Williamsburg Michael Alan Boulware Hatton Gene Austin Miss Austin Mr. Boulware Woodrow Boulware Miss Fay Mr. Endlow Club Miss Ransdell, Mr. Anderson Maly OUR Jackson and Washington Hanes Miss Candace Arthur Scotts Mary Reddick Drapky
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