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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1971

Page

6

Miss Randolph Engaged to James Crocker of Centralia

CENTRALIA Mr and Mrs Kenneth C Randolph announce the engagement of their daughter Deanna Kay Randolph to James Donald Crocker son of Mr and Mrs Donald F Crocker also of Centralia Deanna Kay Randolph is a 1970 graduate of Centralia High School and attends the University of Missouri in the College of Education majoring in mathematics James Crocker is a 1969 graduate of Centralia High School and is a sophomore at Missouri University in the College of Agriculture majoring in agriculture mechanization

Centralia Kenneth C. Randolph Deanna Kay, Randolph James Donald Crocker Donald F. Crocker Miss Randolph Centralia High School University of Missouri College of Education Centralis High School Crocker Missouri University College of Agriculture Mary Mason Allbaugh Robert Russell Allbaugh Laramie Wyo Patrick Murray McCoy Stanley S. McCoy Miss Allbaugh William Kennan Mason William D. Mason Mexico

Rosenthal-Cuno Rehearsal Dinner Ahead of Friday Wedding

Mrs. Eldon P. Rosenthal and Mr. Rosenthal hosted a rehearsal dinner at Kentucky Road Christian Church for the marriage of Julia Ann Cuno and Roger Stephens Rosenthal. The couple will wed at 7 p.m. with Don Wortman officiating. guests included the engaged couple’s families and friends.

Eldon P. Rosenthal Kentucky Road Christian Church Julia Ann Cuno Roger Stephens Rosenthal Don Wortman William Cuno Rush Hill Mike Woods Troy Carolyn Nichols Kirksville Marian Rosenthal Valerie Werner Nicole Spencer Angela Thomas Mr. Wortman Wayne Blackmore Larry Rosenthal Larry Cuno Roy Quinn Cuno Jamie Thomas Mark Spencer

Extension Clubs Study Furniture in Mexico Courthouse Room

Mrs Shirley Drinkard University of Missouri specialist led Audrain County extension club leaders through furniture periods and styles in the courthouse community room at Mexico. She likened furniture to attire noting three classes formal semi formal informal and offered seven pairing guidelines emphasizing personal taste unity and individuality.

Shirley Drinkard University of Missouri Audrain County Mexico

Orange Blossom Club Has Meeting

Montgomery City twelve members attended the Wednesday afternoon session at Mrs. Emily Bowlby’s home. Devotions were by Mrs. Arthur Seiler with prayer reading, a poem on old age by Mrs. Bowlby, and The Book of Beatitudes read by Mrs. Nelson Cope. Mrs. Frank Edwards shared a Fulton State Hospital personnel letter appreciating gifts to patients. Plans for 1971 were set and yearbooks completed. next gathering on February 13 will be hosted by Mrs. Albert Anson.

Montgomery City Orange Blossom Extension Club Emily Bowlby Arthur Seiler Daily Word Albert Anson

Dessert Card Parties Highlight Verdalia Club Awards

The Happy Hour Card Club met with Mrs. Fay Glass for a dessert bridge with Mrs. Alvin Kelly and Mrs. Anna Glenn winning awards. Earlier this month Mrs. Ed French hosted the club at a dessert bridge and Mrs. Clarence Jones and Mrs. Kelly were award winners.

Fay Glass Alvin Kelly Anna Glenn Ed French Clarence Jones Kelly

Local Society and Club Listings for Week Activities

Society notes list visits by Miss Reba Taylor of Munich and Mrs D H Cobb of Pittsburgh to relatives, plus Pack 35 Pinewood Derby at First Presbyterian Church. Emmanuel White Shrine ceremonial practice at Burroughs Masonic Temple, and MFA building social by Little Dixie CB Radio Club. Chautauqua circle at Mexico Library and RN Association meeting at CEC social room. Election event by Rev. Collins and PEO Chapter 10 social. Senior Citizens meet at First Christian Church and Wednesday Club gathering noted.

Pinewood Derby First Presbyterian Church Emmanuel White Shrine Burroughs Masonic Temple Little Dixie CB Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Mexico-Audrain County RN Association CEC Robert R. Collins PEO Wayne Boicourt First Christian Church

Grooming Demonstration At Xi Gamma Alpha Meeting

Mrs Fuqua representing Merele Norman Studio led a grooming and makeup demonstration for Xi Gamma Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at the home of Mrs Don Phillips. The group, presided by Mrs Bill Baker, reported two more boxes sent to service members in Vietnam and was joined by several members including Mrs Randall Young and others.

Billy Joe Phillips Harold Fuqua Merele Norman Xi Gamma Alpha Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Fuqua Don Phillips Bill Baker Randall Young Vietnam Greg Swanson Wynn Henderson Charles Wilson John Paul Peak Wiley Talley

Mrs John Carr Leads Mexico Audrain Club Meeting

Mrs John S Carr presided at the Wednesday Club in Mexico as she reviewed chapter 12 of Rongseau and Revolution by Will and Ariel Durant. Mrs H Peter Ekern spoke on The Short Novels of Thomas Wolfe and Mrs W K Mason discussed Them by Joyce Carol Weinstock. Miss Marjorie Barnes led current events with seventeen members in attendance.

Rongseau and Will and Ariel Durant John S. Carr Mexico-Audrain County H. Peter Ekern Thomas Wolfe C. Hugh Holeman W. K. Mason Joyce Carol Weinstock Marjorie Barnes

Miss Phillips and Mr Askey wed in Baptist church

In Vandalia at Southside Baptist Church on Saturday January 9, Miss Janice Phillips of Louisiana and Michael Askey of Vandalia exchanged vows. Officiant Rev. Tom Liddell led the ceremony as families and guests attended a reception in the social room.

Miss Phillips Mr. Askey Baptist Vandalia Janice Phillips Louisiana Michael Askey Southside Baptist Church Tom Liddell Charles Phillips Rex Askey Charles W. Phillips Terry Conrow Bowling Green Matron of Honor Ronnie Suddarth Timmy Clark Jefferson City Dale Askey Askey Saleem Hassien Barbara Hassien Bowling Green Bob Garrett Sandra Lafferty Elsie Craige Columbia R. Treimer Kansas City Terry Comrow

CAR Emblem Presented to Jack Holtman at CAR Meeting

The Children of the American Revolution presented Jack Holtman, president of the Col. James Audrain Society CAR, with the official CAR emblem at a Thursday night meeting hosted by Miss Laura White and her parents. Members discussed the upcoming state CAR conference at the Monterey on February 20 with the local chapter as hosts, and noted the national CAR conference in Washington, D C on April 23 25.

Children of American Revolution Jack Holtman Col. James Bill Crews Jo Dean Miller J. R. Eckenberger Washington, D. C Ellen Cummings Sarah Wilfley India Melson Jeri Day Randolph Randy Day Jay Price Hal F. Randolph

Monkey Mothers and Pup Test Case Across Backyards

In Los Angeles Judy a four year old monkey cradles a six week old puppy while roving trees and clotheslines in a suburban yard. Owners struggle to separate the pair at feeding times as the monkey displays maternal behavior. The article blends this odd animal vignette with news of the Women of the Moose meeting in Hannibal with plans for a chili supper and mid winter conference.

Los Angeles Judy Carson Charles Muse Judy Muse Women of the Moose Moose Home Robert McGee Hannibal

Janet Shy Wins Music Scholarship at Missouri

CHILLICOTHE Miss Janet Shy a University of Missouri Columbia sophomore not majoring in music earned a curator's music scholarship for the coming semester. She studies piano under Dr Herbert and is noted for top grades. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph J Shy of 1205 Sunset Dr.

Chillicothe Janet Shy University of Missouri, Columbia Shy Dr. Herbert Joseph J. Shy Sunset Dr

Nixon weighs Love Story language in State of the Union view

President Nixon, after polishing his 4,500 word State of the Union, discussed naughty words at a press briefing. He said four letter words will appear but not in Love Story. He viewed profanity as usable punctuation if not overused and noted he had seen the film and was not shocked by its language though it detracted from the acting and theme.

Washington Nixon

Thieves Take Coats From Roanoke Police Banquet

Thieves slipped into a Roanoke banquet hall Friday night and stole coats worth about 600 dollars from members of the Fraternal Order of Police who were dining in an adjoining room.

Roanoke Order of Police

Thomas Tells Clubs of Trip To Russia

L Buford Thomas superintendent of the Mexico public schools spoke at a joint Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club and XNC Club meeting at the Monterey describing his educators trip to Russia Spain and Finland. He showed slides of schools and children and explained the Russian educational system.

L. Buford Thomas Mexico Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club XNC Monterey Russia Spain Finland Bud DeBondt Darrell Phillips Robert Carter David Steinmetz William Hartell Bill Woodruff John Harmon John Gander Floyd Bankson Harold Frosch Robert Fenton Charles Woods Dan Phyfer Charles Stack Ron Darnell Dallas Hovatter John Adams David Leigh Thane Streit Larry Wagner Garland Callihan Boyd LeFevre Willie Garrett Leigh Gander Frosch Douglas Alewel Lee Bates E. J. Bradley Gene Bramon Lawrence Duthbert W. D. Fitzpatrick Gordon Hale Jo Hamlett Charles Hixson Ray Janke Robert Kalkofen Edward Malzer John Moore Albert Nichols Gilbert Rhodes David Potts Mitchell Skorupa Zigman Thomas Elton Walker Denny Whisler C.K. Winn Douglas Burton Robert Braemmel James Callison Peter Chi Jack Creason Alzora Cantwell Fred Donaldson Myrick den Hartog James Dye Wesley Houser Ronald Hess Larry Hynes Don Hollingsworth James Lindemann Ray Leach C. Hudson Long Maxine Lukacs Randall Maguire C. R. Mel Cutchen Ora Million Richard Nye

Mrs Barnes Hosts Tri Hi Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs. Barnes invited guests including Mrs. Larney Barnes and Mrs. Frank Pearl of Columbia to a bridge luncheon at her home Thursday. High scores were earned by Mrs. E. R. Jackson and Mrs. Robert M. White II. guest favors went to Miss Taylor and Mrs. Lowe. Other members present included Mrs. Joe Bailey and Mrs. Wallace Fry among others. Pittsburgh and Miss Franc Johnson attended as additional guests.

Barnes Larney Barnes Reba Taylor Munich Germany Frank N. Pearl Columbia William S. Lowe John W. Waggett Tri Hi Bridge Club E. R. Jackson Robert M. White II Miss Taylor Lowe Joe Bailey Wallace Fry R. W. van Wyngarden H. J. Nesheim J. N. Livingston Roy Creasey D. H. Cobb Pittsburgh Franc Johnson

Two Girls Move In Fraternity at Penn State

At Pennsylvania State University a Tau Epsilon Phi chapter ends its male only policy as two women move into the fraternity house. Howard Wolfe, senior, defends the move as breaking stereotypes with no mixing of sexes, yet the university objects amid ongoing debates on coed living alternatives.

University Park Pennsylvania State University Administration Tau Epsilon Phi Howard Wolfe Wolfe University

Miss Mexico Pageant Entries Reach Ten Contestants

The Miss Mexico Pageant in 1971 features ten entrants including Anne Baker Pam Piper and Ellen Williams all seniors at Mexico High School. Deadline for entry is Sunday Jan 24 at 7 30 p.m with rehearsals at United Methodist Church each Sunday. A makeup demonstration by Merle Norman Studio staff will occur at the Feb 20 rehearsal. Other contestants listed include Kathy Kilcoyne Christine Rose Mackie Sally Sparks Sallee Levingston Barbara Kobush Teresa Jo Anne Jones and Karen Ogar.

Mexico Anne Baker Jack Baker S. Western St Mexico High Schol Pam Piper T. A. Piper Hazel Place Mexico High School Ellen Williams EB. Warner Williams South St United Methodist Church Harold Fuqua Merle Norman ‘Cosmetic Studio Fred Hemlin Kathy Kilcoyne Christine Rose Mackie Sally Sparks Sallee Levingston Barbara Kobush Teresa Jo Anne Jones Karen Ogar

Most Important Says Mrs Nixon Speech of Career

Mrs Richard Nixon called the Presidents State of the Union address the most important speech of his career. She sat in the executive gallery with Tricia and Henry Kissinger as the 45 minute address focused on welfare reform and revenue sharing.

Washington Richard Nixon Tricia Henry Kissinger

Mothers Fret Tall Girls Into Problems

In Long Beach California USC pediatrician Dr Douglas Frasier says tall girls face social and emotional issues mainly due to mothers' anxiety about their daughters height. He notes mothers fear daughters may miss partners and marriage opportunities and explain the problem at a symposium.

Long Beach Calif University of Southern California Douglas Frasier

Worthwhile Homemakers Extend Club Projects

The Worthwhile Homemakers Extension Club met at Mrs. Wayne Fountain's home. President Mrs. Perry Righter reviewed yearbooks and the council meeting. Members agreed to entertain the boys’ ward at the State Hospital in Fulton, prepare fruit trays for senior citizens, and assemble care boxes for service members in Vietnam.

Wayne Fountain Perry Righter State Hospital Fulton Vietnam Beverly Reeves Alfred Bohlmeyer Harold Parker W. E. Edwards Frank Collens Raymond Femmer Newton Davis Jr Edith Miller Jimmie Phillips James Power Bennie Salisbury Kenneth Wiecken

Mexico Ledger Subscription Rates and Office Hours

The Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily issues except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. It shows pricing by carrier and mail with varying yearly and half year rates, and armed forces membership at $1 per month with office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.

Washington St Mexico Audrain

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Mr. Crocker Orange Blossom Club Charles Taylor Slater Latney Barnes Philippe Sorority Mrs. Fuqua John Carr Fred Curtit Eae Es Orlando Worrell Coats Thomas Music BY Ken Starke Armory The Knights of Columbus Stocks and Bonds Smith, Moore & CO N.Y. Stock Exch Paul Heidbreder Vir-Mar Apt Miss Mrs. Nixon Roy Haerer Martin Haerer V.F.W POST N. Jefferson
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