Students Compile Genealogy Histories From Class Project
Miss Betty Baker guides students in writing autobiographical family histories, revealing distant ancestors such as a Danish merchant mariner, pioneers, outlaws, and notable figures like Davy Crockett and Robert Fulton. The list includes claims of royal grants, early American settlers, and connections to William Penn, plus a DAR Good Citizen award for Linda Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Baker
Susan Friedberg
North Pole
Holly Nielsen
America
Shaun Armstrong
Robert Stout
William Penn
Lon Ellis
Petey Ellis
Dodge City
Kansas
Beth Smithey
Will Rogers
Devil’s Tower
S. Oak
Davy Crockett
Lois Graf
Ilinois
Peggy Lierheimer
Hollingsworth
England
Hollingsworth Manor
Mila Smithey
Robert the Bruce
Scotland
Robert Fulton
Jane McAfee and Sons
Kent
Robert McAfee
Robert
Linda Henderson
MHS
Mexico
Daughters of the American Revolution
DAR
Linda
American Youth Foundation
Mascot Yearbook Earns Excellent and Medalist Ratings
Dora Barnes reports that the 1972 Mascot yearbook received an All-Missouri rating from the University of Missouri and an Excellent A from the National School Yearbook Association in Memphis. It also earned the Medalist top rating from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, with praise for the cover by Martha Hawthorne and notes to improve layout and picture quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Barnes
University of Missouri
National School Yearbook Association
Memphis
Columbia Scholastic Press Association of New York
MHS
Byrnes Hawthorne
Martha Hawthorne
DePauw University
FFA Members Visit St Louis Farm Equipment Show
The St Louis arena hosted the second annual Farm Equipment Show with 36 Mexico FFA members and advisor John Peeper attending. The event, praised as the region’s most comprehensive display, featured operating exhibits from tractors to silos and portable buildings, with safety features aligned to federal standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Arena
St. Louis
Mexico Future Farmers
John Peeper
Paul Bryant
Ass’n
FFA
Youth Center back in action under new board director
Mexico Youth Center restarts activities under Gerald Valet with after game dances pizza parties and a Christmas senior dance. Local clubs donate including a $500 check from Raymond Kemp head of Citizen's Band Radio. FBLA plans a Walk a Thon for Audrain County MOD Chapter late March or early April with rest stations and committees. Ed Stewart MOD field director attended with Bill Williams and John Gallaher Audrain CO chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Charlie McIntosh
Rob Deason
FBLA
March of Dimes
Audrain County
Ed Stewart
MOD
Bill Williams
John Gallaher
Raymond Kemp
Citizen‘s Band
Radio Club
Gerald Valet
Greg Ridgway
Dixie Grey Band Plans Feb Concert and Dance
The Dixie Grey Band schedules an annual concert at Presser Hall on Feb 9 starting 7 30 p m followed by a dance at the Empire Club at 9 p m Winners will be announced at the dance by band director Mr John Willer Queen candidates Lyn Piper Mary Benjamin and Laura White King candidates Roger Fisher Dave Sutton and Geoff Wolf listed for the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley McIntosh
Laura White
Dixie Grey
John Willer
Dixie Greys
Laura
Charley
Dixie Grey Band
Presser Hall
Empire Club
Queen
Lyn Piper
Mary Benjamin
King
Roger Fisher
Dave Sutton
Geoff Wolf
Also Mentioned on This Page
University of Minnesota
Moberly College
Mississippi
Calvert
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!