Early Pioneer Settlers Of Audrain County
The first settlers of Audrain County are named on Littleby Creek and Young’s Creek. Juliet Hulen, historian, notes Robert Littleby who settled in 1816 and later moved to the Platte River, living as a hermit with only his horse and dog. Benjamin Young arrived in 1821 from North Carolina. he was raised by Indians and married to a squaw. Mary Ring once sought him as a second wife, but he refused after she challenged the squaw.
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Audrain County
Littleby Creek
Young's Creek
Juliet Hulen
Prairie Township
Salt River
Littleby
Platte River
Benjamin Young
Young
Mary Ring
Kentucky
Howard County
Missouri
Audrain
Col
Thomas H. Benton
Thomas Benton Young
Mr. Young
Mexico High School class plans reunion and birthday party
The Mexico High School graduating class of 1961 plans an August 7 reunion. A sixth birthday party for Melissa M. Kelsay at 216 East Orange included cake ice cream and gifts with attendees from several local families. Contact Mrs. Carol Pasley or Mrs. Joan Volkmer for missing classmates. Memorials were received for Mrs. Marie Bozarth Mrs. Marie Couden and Herbert Plunkett.
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The
Mexico High School
Carolyn Davenport Mantle
Melody Childress Mowery
Lawrence McDermott
Eddie Robb
Dorothy Pulis Davis
Sandra Miller Synder
Anna Durham Myers
Myrta
Joe
Day Pittman
Jimmy Cook
Charles Burgett
Larry Sherrow
Sylvia
Melissa M. Kelsay
Mason Kelsay
E. Orange
Tina Kelsay
Penny
Chris
Bobby Gipson
Columbia
Rickie
Rhonda Kelsay
Paris
Patricia
Steve
Eddie Belcher
Vonda Chase
Cheryl Turpin
Mexico
Carol Pasley
Joan Volkmer
Marie Bozarth
Marie Couden
Herbert Plunkett
Benton City Church Women Hold Covered Dish Luncheon
The Women of Benton City Christian Church held a covered dish luncheon at Mrs. Robert Tratchel's home. Mrs. Eugene Clark led a program on Speaking, with children singing and Psalm 30 reading. Members and children attended and the next meeting will be at Mrs. Edna Smith's home.
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Benton City
Edna Smith
John Carline
Eugene McCown
Angela
Jason Barker
Kelli McCown
Cynthia
Stephanie McCown
Mexico High Senior Tammy Reeder to Wed Dennis Jacobi
Miss Tammy Lee Reeder, daughter of Mrs. Barbara Reeder of Mexico and Russell Reeder of Carthage Illinois, is engaged to Dennis Michael Jacobi son of Mr and Mrs Fred Jacobi of Mexico. The couple plan a June 4 wedding.
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Miss Reeder
Mr. Jacobi
Barbara Reeder
Mexico
Russell Reeder
Carthage, Ill
Tammy Lee Reeder
Dennis Michael Jacobi
Fred Jacobi
Calendar notes from Audrain Homemakers and clubs
A calendar of events lists dates for Audrain County Homemakers Council meetings and related groups on January 16, including OATS and Senior Citizens Building dinners, PEO gatherings, a craft club, and a quilting exhibit. Sunday features a piano recital, a bowling party, and chili supper plans. The FOE Ladies Auxiliary hosts initiations and birthday meals with expected state officials attendance.
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Callaway County
William Woods College
John Bollinger
Mexico United Methodist Church
Mexico Lanes
Jolly Workers 4 H Club Hosts Conservation Meet
Eddy Besalke led a discussion on planting trees at the Jolly Workers 4 H Club monthly meeting on January 6. A skit on parliamentary procedures was performed by Liz and Jennifer Hill, Jane and Kirk Ekern, Chuck Crews, and Eddy Besalke. Cindy Besalke gave a health talk and program books were distributed.
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Molino Musketeers
Moline Musketeers
Suzzane Club
R-3
Adams
Marsha Baker
Janet School
Kerr
Becky Walker
Brad
Talley
Leon Phillips
Eddy Besalke
Jolly Workers 4H Club
Liz
Jennifer Hill
Jane
Kirk Ekern
Chuck Crews
Cindy Besalke
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Benton City Christian Church Women
Maxwell House
Crawford
Sat
E. Breckenridge
Audrain County Homemakers Council
Pilot Lounge
DE Peo
Derrill Kuhlman
Craft Club
United Methodist Church
Audrain Homemaker's Council
Air Park Restaurant
VFW Post Home
FOE Eagles
John Hall
DAC
Hal F. Randolph
Hebron Lodge No
Nature’s Helpers Garden Club
Margaret Story
PEO
Betty Baker
Dorcas
FOE
Eagles
Calvert Studio
Catherine
Catherine Page
Ginney Bethman
Clark
Avery
Sealy
Serta
Broyhill
Boston
Richardson
Howard
Berkline
Lewittes
Collins
Doshont Avery
Laddenia
Mart Discount Cit
Eve
South Trails
Hwy
Mexico, Mo
ART Selfstyurg Sr
Cme
ACORN
Ee Oren
Burton Mee Ee
Umit
Gillette
Shmula
Eorte Eens
Wal-Mart
Discount City
Jolly Workers
DuBarry’ Beauty Bargains
DuBarry
A&b Prescription Shop
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