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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1971

Page

5

Miss Shinn to Wed David Aulbur in Laddonia Church

Miss Susan Shinn and David Aulbur of Martinsburg plan a February 13 wedding at 3 PM in St. John's Catholic Church Laddonia with Rev. Henry Figge officiating. Reception by the Shinns will follow at the American Legion Hall. The bride works in Audrain County Welfare in Mexico. the groom recently returned from two years in Japan after serving as a third class petty officer.

Susan Shinn David Aulbur Martinsburg St. John's Catholic Church Laddonia Henry Figge Kenneth Shinn American Legion Audrain County Welfare Office Mexico Aulbur Richard Aulbur Japan

Canton and Auxiliary Install New Officers

New officers of Canton Craighead No. 41 Patriarch Militant and its Ladies Auxiliary were installed at the Odd Fellows Hall. Virden E. Harris of Hannibal officiated with Marion Albright Warrenton Turner Dean Monroe City Melville Hawkinson assisting. Auxiliary slate led by Hazel Stewart Auxvasse with Roy Stewart Laddonia and George Wiest Centralia. Gerald Rivers Sr. retires as Canton captain.

Canton Craighead No. 41 Patriarch Militant Odd Fellows Hall Canton Virden E. Harris Hannibal Marion Albright Warrenton Turner Monroe City Melville Hawkinson E. G. McGrew Auxvasse Harris Hawkinson Burr Crawford H. Hassen Jr Karl Green Ben Langenbach Hazel Stewart Roy Stewart Laddonia George Wiest Centralia McGrew Kenneth Rivers Sr Crawford Gerald Rivers Sr Green Albright Dorothy Hutchinson Leroy Duckworth

New Year's Program Presented by Miscellaneous Club

The Miscellaneous Club at Garfield Heights Community Center hosted a New Year’s program on Monday afternoon. President Mrs. L M Fecht opened with a prayer by Walter Brennen. Members and guests attended, with readings from former members in Pomona California and St. Louis.

Miscellaneous Club Garfield Heights Community Center L. M. Fecht Walter Brennen Anna Muller Pomona Calif Alice Ansens St. Louis Fecht Bess McElheny Pearl Hays Beatrice Ristow Ethel Johnson Elsie McFarling Elvie Mundy Ernest Crosier Ora Million Alzora Cantrill

Committee Prepares Report at WOM Auditing Meeting

Quarterly reports were prepared at a meeting of the auditing committee of the Women of the Moose at the home of the chairman Mrs. P. L. Ingebritson Wednesday evening. Attending were Mrs. Frank Boswell Mrs. Bill Nichols Mrs. H. A. Weakly and Mrs. Robert McGee senior regent of the WOM.

Women of the Moose P. L. Ingebritson Frank Boswell Billy Nichols H. A. Weakly Robert McGee WOM

Baby Shower Honors Mrs Tom Prior at Farber

A baby shower for Mrs. Tom Prior of Farber was held at the Farber Community Building. Hostess Mrs. Bill Van Boening of Mexico and several cousins assisted with gifts and games. Winners included Mrs. Ronnie McCoy Ladonia and Mrs. Geniece Myers and Mrs. Lee Langley Vandalia.

Farber Tom Prior Bill van Boening Mexico Prior Ronnie McCoy Laddonia Geniece Myers Lee Langley Vandalia Kathi Jeanne van Boening

Mrs. Goslin Speaks On Ceramics At Club Meeting

Friendly Northerners Ex tension Club met at the home of Mrs. Emmett Stephens with Mrs. George S. Neale Jr. presiding. Guest speaker Mrs. Walter Goslin discussed The Art of Ceramics and showcased finished pieces. A special Jan 21 meeting was announced for coat tips in the courthouse auditorium.

Northerners Extension Club Emmett Stephens George S. Neale Jr Walter Goslin Joe Baldwin Cletus Hudson Dean Rernard Lewis Wilson Jr Wilson Gerald Chaney Norma Adams Eddie Wayne Mongler Harvey Turner J. Eb, Arnold Charles Mongler Roy Mongler Phil Turner Francis DeVault Elray Adams Jean Nowlin

Society Notes From Merrit Island Visit And Local Calendar

Mrs. George C. Gall returned from Merrit Island Florida after visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Chad McCown and family. Calendar entries include Monday Captain John Hall Chapter Daughters of American Colonists at 1 30 p m with Mrs R Bruce Gilman Guild of First Christian Church at 7 30 p m Fellowship Hall Mrs Warren Ellis hostess Tuesday Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle at 1 15 p m Mexico Adrain County Library 1 15 p m Golden Century Class of First Christian Church covered dish near 12 noon Fellowship Hall

George C. Gall Merrit Island Fla Chad McCown John Hall Daughters of American Colonists R. Bruce Gilman Guild of First Christian Church Fellowship Hall Warren Ellis Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Mexico - Audrain County Golden Century

Mrs Shellabarger Hosts Audrain Extension Club Meeting

Mrs Wayne Shellabarger welcomed Extension Club of Audrain County members at her home with readings and singing led by Mrs Gene Shellabarger. New song leader Mrs Newton Davis announced programs for the year while plans to start quilting with Mrs Glen Snell were discussed.

Hisey Helpers Extension Club Wayne Shellabarger Gene Shellabarger Newton Davis William Hayden Glen Snell University of Missouri Extension Council Audrain County Davis Sam D. Thompson Jerry Maxwell

PEO Sisterhood Highlights Educational Fund Project

Mrs. John R. Cline presented the Educational Fund as the program at Chapter 10, PEO meeting hosted by Mrs. Harold Curry. Other projects are Cottey College for Women and the International Peace Scholarship. Cottey, founded 1884 and supported by PEO since 1927, draws international students and holds regional accreditations. Mrs. Kirby Allen presided over the 12-member gathering.

P.E.O. Sisterhood Educational Fund John R. Cline Harold Curry Cottey College For Women Nevada International Peace Scholarship Cottey College

Circle Studies Presented by Mrs Baber and Mrs Silk

The Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle met Tuesday at the Audrain County Library in Mexico. Mrs Baber discussed No Easy Victories by John W Gardner highlighting education as equality of opportunity and the need for vocational counseling by age 21. Mrs Silk reviewed The Dance Has Many Faces an anthology linking dance with other arts and noting performers Balenchine Denis and Humphrey.

Chautauqua México Audrain County Jesse Baber John W. Gardner Sheldon Silk Walter Sarell Baker Hardihood Gardner Silk George Balenchine Ruth St. Denis Doris Humphrey Mexico-Audrain County

Two WSCS Circles Meet For Program

Bruce Circle met at Mexico United Methodist Church with Mrs. Walter Altrogge hosting and Mrs. W d Horton presiding. Mundy Circle guests joined Mrs. Willard Britt. new officers Mrs. Jesse Baker president Mrs. David Lipp vice president Mrs. David Bell secretary and Mrs. A L Drumright treasurer were introduced. program "No Easy Victories" by John Gardner was presented.

Bruce Circle Mundy Circle Mexico David Bell A. L. Drumright Drumright

Etiquette Through the Ages from Knights to Modern Manners

New York reports on how early customs shaped tipping hats and dining habits, tracing etiquette from ancient Egypt to modern times. Expert Bo Aresty notes some rules endure while others vanish, stressing manners as a measure of civility and leadership.

Sys Bo Aresty Mrs. Aresty Phubliotep Arysty Aresty

Banquet for Fourth Degree KC Speakers and Guests

A Sunday Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree banquet was held at the KC Hall with social hour and banquet. Rev. Gilbert Hayden gave the invocation and Fr. DiBlasi spoke on patriotism and church changes. Local and out of town guests, plus two new members from Mexico, were introduced.

Knights of Columbus Gilbert Hayden St. Brendan Church Frank DiBlasi Navigator Melvin Kemper Paul Hamlet Bill Maloney Hubert Gerling Marie Miller Tony Jo Diblasi Mitchell Skorupa Mike Maloney Mexico Bill Fennewald Robert Burgmeyer Martinsburg Joe Schafer Martinsborg Fred Griesenour St. Charles Henry Thies Don Encil Glasgow

Mrs Rankin Leads Wednesday Club Study Session

Mrs Duane Rankin led the Wednesday Club meeting at the Mexico Audrain County Library. Fifteen members attended as they began the new year with readings from Durant on Bourseau and Revolution Braider on Rage in Silence and Cleever on Soul on Ice, led by Mrs Don Decker.

Duane Rankin Will and Ariel Durant Ernest S$. Gantt Jr Donald Braider William Johnson Eldridge Cleever Don Decker Mexico - Audrain County

Medical Terms Discussed by LPN Mexico Chapter Meeting

The Mexico Chapter of Licensed Practical Nurses met Tuesday evening at the Arthur House with Mrs. Nelson Willingham presiding. Attendees included Mrs. Jesse Miller Mrs. Eileen Seckler Mrs. Anna Kelley Miss Della Lederle and Mrs. James E. Sterner RN coordinator of the Mexico School of Practical Nursing. A question and answer quiz on medical terms followed. The next meeting will be on Feb 8.

Mexico Licensed Practical Nurses Arthur House Nelson Willingham Association Jesse Miller Eileen , Seckler Anna” Kelley Della Lederle James E. Sterner

Chili Dinner Planned by Rebekahs

The Ways and Means Committee of the Rebekah Lodge met at Mrs. J. L. Evans home to plan a chili supper at the Odd Fellows Hall. The dinner will be served on Saturday January 30. Attendees included Mrs. Bennie Mahonie Mrs. Lewis Jefferson Mrs. Aubrey Potter and Mrs. Kenneth Keller.

Ways and Means Rebekah Lodge J. L. Evans Odd Fellows Hall Bennie Mahonie Lewis Jefferson Aubrey Potter Kenneth Keller

Carter Club Makes Charity Plans at Meeting

Carter Farmerettes Extension members and guests met with Mrs. Chauncy Johnson and Mrs. Edwin Bick assisting. Mrs. J. E. Smithey presided as devotion by Mrs. Bick titled Strength for Today. Members voted to donate to March of Dimes Heart Fund American Cancer Society and the 4H Fair.

Carter Farmerettes Extension Chauncy Johnson Edwin Bick J. E. Smithey L. A. Stuart Hubert Williams Carl Bradley Chester Allen Dorsey Griffith Ward Moore Jim Phillips L. B. Puntney Winston Reed Russell Phillips C. M. Rickard

Meeting About All Weather Coats

A public seminar on making all weather coats will be held January 21 from 1 to 3 pm in the courthouse auditorium. University of Missouri Extension specialist Mary Hilliard will discuss fabrics and finishes, pattern selection, and garment construction tips. The event is free.

Mary Hilliard University of Missouri Extension Division

How to Be a More Interesting Woman in 71 Program

Mrs Don Phillips led a Xi Gamma Alpha Beta Sigma Phi meeting at Mrs Bill Baker's home with a program titled How to Be a More Interesting Woman in 71 followed by a member discussion. Mrs Baker presided and announced the next meeting with Mrs Phillips. Attendees included Mrs Swanson Phillips Peak and Mrs Talley.

Don Phillips Xi Gamma Alpha Beta Sigma Phi Bill Baker Baker Phillips Greg Swanson Billy Joe Phillips John Paul Peak Wiley Talley

All Day Homemakers Club Luncheon at Mrs McCowan's

Eight members and guest Mrs Mary Shupert attended an all day meeting at Mrs Harlan McCowans home. A covered dish lunch was served. Mrs Francis Teague presided and Mrs R E Barnett gave the devotion All Things New. Prizes for the games went to Mrs W L Thompson Mrs George Watts Mrs Barnett and Mrs Shupert. Next meeting January 27 at Garfield Heights Community Center after carry in dinner.

Mary Shupert Homemakers Club Harlan McCowan Francis Teague R. E. Barnett W. L. Thompson George Watts Barnett Shupert Garfield Heights Community Center

Baldwin Baby Named Lori Michelle

Lori Michelle Baldwin is the four month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Willard Baldwin of Route 1 Thompson. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J R Silver of Centralia and Mr and Mrs Joseph Baldwin of Mexico. Great grandmothers are Mrs Sarah Rudasill of Centralia and Mrs Mariam Spicer of Mexico.

Lori Michelle Baldwin Willard Baldwin Route 1 Thompson J. R. Silver Centralia Joseph Baldwin Mexico Sarah Rudasill Mariam Spicer

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Miss Shinn Mr. Aulbur Gary Adams Elk Horn Lutheran Church Elk Horn Ames Amiss Cynthia Larsen Chester Larsen Kimballton Adams Harold Adams N. Coal St Bill Adams Canton and Auxiliary Mrs. Tom Prior Mrs. Goslin Club Mrs. Shellabarger Mrs. Baber Mrs. Silk WSCS New York Dal Didi Harper's Bazaar Maude Howe Joanne Woodward Paul Newman Mark McCann Steve McCann Robin Hood Rd Logan Pharmacy Kent Sale LPN Rebekahs VFW Theries N.M. Friedman Company Martinsburg, Missouri Carter Club Mrs. Phillips Mrs Precht- Pickering Hanes Blattner Washington
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