Young Mexico couple restores McPheeters home in Mexico
Ronald J. Kelly and Susan Kelly, with their son Randy, occupy the historic 305 E. Love St. house once owned by Miss Emma McPheeters and her brothers James and Roy A. The Missouri Military Academy instructor and Head Start volunteer wife embrace the property's Steamboat Gothic heritage and share stories with visitors.
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Ginger Mundy
Emma McPheeters
E. Love St
McPheeters
Kelly
Mexico
California
Mrs. Kelly
Venus Street
Love Street
Remodeling a 10 room Mexico home captivates the Kellys
Mr and Mrs Kelly renovating a rambling Mexico house bought for 1 from the Building and Loan Co. details include period furnishings, restored entry hall with a Haviland figurine, original chandeliers, walk in closets, and heat cost changes. The couple balances work with family life as they restore upstairs bedrooms and a large living area.
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Mrs. Kelly
Switzerland
Randy
Ernie
Mr. Kelly
Kellys
Chautauqua Circle Reviews Two Books Meeting Held
The Chautauqua Literary and scientific circle met January 8 at the Mexico Audrain County Library. Mrs. Julian Stoy reviewed Nations in Darkness Russia China United States by John G. Stoessinger and Professor Stoessinger argues misperceptions shaped policy. Mrs. James C. Meritt reviewed Luce and His Empire by W A Swanberg detailing Henry Luce's life and use of Time and Fortune to mold opinion. There will be no meeting January 15. gatherings resume January 22.
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Mexico-Audrain County
Julian Stoy
Russia
China
United States
John G. Stoessinger
Stoessinger
James C. Meritt
Luce
W.A. Swanberg
Henry Luce
Time
Fortune
Luce Press
Harrison Club Urged To Vote in Auxvasse Meeting
The Harrison Extension Club gathered at Auxvasse Community Hall for its monthly session. Edith Stephens urged members to collect voting cards at the county clerk’s office, and to vote only with proper cards. Byalaws changes were presented by Leo Leopold, devotion by Robert Christeson, and hostesses included Gladys Zuroweste Harry Leopold and Leo Burt. President John Owens reminded members to vote January 15 at the extension election. Hostess gift was won by Was Civdeaye.
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Auxvasse
Harrison Extension Club
Edith Stephens
Leo Leopold
Robert Christeson
Gladys Zuroweste
Harry Leopold
Leo Burt
John Owens
Was Civdeaye
Three Reviews At Wednesday Club Meeting
Mrs. Jerome Seigfreid continued the review of Destination Tomorrow at the Wednesday Club meeting this week. Mrs. Edward D. Hodge reviewed Power and Innocence by Rolla May. A Land of Our Own by Golda Meir was Mrs. William S. Lowe s book for discussion. Mrs. William Van Matre led current events.
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Jerome Seigfreid
Edward D. Hodge
Power
Rolla May
Golda Meir
William S. Lowe
William van Matre
Nature Helpers Hear About Forced Growth
The first meeting of the Nature Helper’s Garden Club in the new federation was led by president Mrs. Donald Buie. Officers serving two years were introduced, and the group discussed dry ice driven plant forcing in greenhouses, terrarium techniques, and presented a barrel terrarium to past president Thelma Edwards. The next gathering is Feb 5 with Mrs Buie.
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Hisey Hoppers Club
Hisey Hoppers
Carl Silver
Colleen Bertrand
Kim Haverstick
Carol Kallenbach
Tami Bertrand
Terry Hendren
Lois Graf
Gina Shellabarger
Randy Maxwell
Marty Silver
Key
Haversuck
Nature Helper’s Garden Club
John Minor
Webster Drive
Donald Buie
Buie
Margaret Story
J. W
Bill) Baker
James Hill
Mrs. Minor
Thelma Edwards
Garden Club
W.E. Clement
E.M. Doyle
Nick Friedberg
Note to Readers ledger society desk contact details
The Ledger invites readers to write in with news tips and letters. Include name address and telephone number and send to The Ledger 300 N Washington St Mexico MO 65265 or call Society Editor at 581 3372 for correspondent information.
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Ledger Society
Society
The
Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
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Audrain County Court House
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