Local museum receives large lap robe donation
Mrs. S J Sanford of 308 E Liberty St donates a black double plush lap robe with a horse head motif to the Audrain County Historical Society Museum. A separate display features Phil S Johnston’s collection of old keys, including handcuff and railroad keys, started in 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrain County Historical Society Museum
S.J. Sanford
E. Liberty St
Phil S. Johnston
S. Western Ave
Johnston
Mexico
Mr. Johnston
Wednesday Club First Meeting of 1973 Highlights Readings
The Wednesday Club opened its year with reviews of The Near East by William Yale and Trial and Error by Chaim Weizmann. Mrs Boyce led discussions on program plans as 19 members approved Destination Tomorrow as next year’s lead study. Colleen Bertrand elected Hisey Hoppers 4 H Club president with a slate of officers at the Monday meeting. 12 members and six visitors attended.
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H. L. Beynon
Near East
William Yale
John Boyce
Jack Carpenter
William 8. Lowe
William Merritt
Peter Ekern
Mexico Ledger Ongoing Events Highlight Local News
Local page reports community events, upcoming meetings, and short notices across Mexico Missouri. Snippets include civic announcements, school activities, and brief acknowledgments from area organizations.
Miss Holtkamp Named Head Of Rainbow Girls
Miss Janet Lynn Holtkamp elected worthy advisor by the Order of Rainbow for Girls at a Mexico meeting held at the Burroughs Masonic Temple. Also elected were Sherry Mills as worthy associate advisor Brenda Gullion charity Chris Jiotters faith Robin Mills recorder and Cindy Gish treasurer. Holtkamp is daughter of Harold H. Holtkamp Sr of Mexico Route 2 and a 1972 Mexico High School graduate attending the University of Missouri. Installation service set for Sunday January 28 at 7 PM at the temple.
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Order of Rainbow
Janet Lynn Holtkamp
Mexico
Bob Rudd Elected President of CB Radio Club
Bob Rudd was elected president of the Little Dixie CB Radio Club at the Mexico Youth Center meeting. Officers include Tom Claywell Walter Fox and Ocie Durham as vice presidents, Mrs. Kenneth Worley Sr. secretary, Mrs. Tom Claywell treasurer, Larry Dickerson field commander, Kenneth Tiller vice field commander, Ken Worley Jr. reporter, Kenneth Worley Sr. program chairman, and Mrs. Bob Rivers coffee committee chair. A social meeting is set for January 22 at the Youth Center with Bring a New Member Night and refreshments.
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Bob Rudd
Little Dixie
CB Radio Club
Mexico
Tom Claywell
Walter Fox
Ocie Durham
Kenneth Worley Sr
Larry Dickerson
Kenneth Tiller
Laddonia
Ken Worley Jr
Bob Rivers
Jill Nolte Presides Crusaders 4 H Club Meeting Auxvasse
Jill Nolte presided at the January Auxvasse Crusaders 4 H Club meeting with Pam Smithee leading the devotion and Julie Lantz handling pledges. Members present included Mike and Danny Conner, Suzie Applebee, Missy Moser, Cindy Brown, Debbie Smithee, Sherry Knipp, Mrs. John M. Conner, Mrs. James Lantz, Mrs. Gordon Nolte, Jan Nolte, and community leader Mrs. Dale Smithee. The activity committee proposed local service ideas and members voted to hand out litter bags to motorists in the spring. Nolte gave a French dressing demonstration. songs, games, and refreshments followed.
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Crusaders
Auxvasse
Jill Nolte
Pam Smithee
Julie Lantz
Mike
Danny Conner
Suzie Applebee
Missy Moser
Cindy Brown
Debbie Smithee
Sherry Knipp
John M. Conner
James Lantz
Gordon Nolte
Jan Nolte
Dale Smithee
Methodist Circles Hold January Meetings in Mexico
During a re organization meeting of the Bruce Circle of the Mexico United Methodist Church on Tuesday evening Mrs Gerry Clark was elected chairwoman Mrs Carolyn Sprouls vice chairwoman Mrs Ward Moore secretary and Mrs Earl South treasurer The Mundy Circle met that night at Mrs David Bells home with Mrs J C Montgomery and Mrs Denny Whistler as guests Mrs David R Lipp chaired and it was announced the nominating committee would meet this month to pick new officers New Year meditation was led by Mrs Willard Britt and the pledge service by Mrs A T Drumright
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Bruce
Mexico
United Methodist Church
Gerry Clark
Carolyn Sprouls
Ward Moore
Earl South
Ward
Clark
Denny Whistler
David R. Lipp
Willard Britt
A.T. Drumright
Harry Stones To Be Honored At Anniversary Party
Farber open house honors Mr and Mrs Harry Stone of Laddonia for their silver wedding anniversary. Twin children plan the event, guests call between 2 and 4 pm at the Farber Community Building. The Stones married January 11 1948 in Curryville and now reside near Laddonia.
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Farber
Harry Stone
Laddonia
Floyd
Elaine) Cameron
Silex
Eddie Stone
Stone
Curryville
Isabel Sutton
Pearl Sutton
Vandalia
James B. Sutton
William J. Stone
Mt. Union
Iowa
Miss Janet Holtkamp to Resume Missouri Studies
Miss Janet Lynn Holtkamp a freshman at the University of Missouri in Columbia will leave Sunday from Mexico Route 2 with her parents Mr and Mrs Harold Holtkamp to resume studies. She is a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority and has been named on the Dean's Honor List.
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Janet Lynn Holtkamp
University of Missouri
Columbia
Harold Holtkamp
Mexico
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
Holtkamp
Vandalia MOD March Opens Sunday Afternoon
Vandalia prepares for the 1973 March of Dimes campaign with a 2 p.m. Sunday start. Mrs. Ron Kyslinger chairs the event with Mrs. William Paul as assistant, supported by seven area leaders and 60 marchers. Proceeds aid birth defect prevention and support. Co chairs for the January drive are Bill Williams and John Gallaher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Kyslinger
William Paul
Kyslinger
Paul
Bill Williams
John Gallaher
BPWC hears program on equal rights and savings
Mexico Business and Professional Women's Club met at the Royal Cafe with 35 members and two guests. Mrs. Ralph Cornett introduced the Civic Participation committee and the program centered on Speaking Out for Women and equal rights. Members urged ending job discrimination and noted a working woman would need $3500 more yearly if paid on par with men. Mrs. L A Scott spoke on Buying and Saving, Social Security, Medicare, and urged letters to Congress for a square deal. Jerry Runyon was welcomed as a new member.
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Mexico
United States Congress
L.A. Scott
Hi Way R 3 Classes Plan Chili Supper
The seventh and eighth grade classes of Hi-way R-2 School plan a chili supper from 5 30 to 7 pm Monday. Proceeds will fund items for student use at the school. Tickets cost 1 and are available from participating students.
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Hi-way
R-2
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