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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1971
Page
4
Mr Gilman showed colored slides of the north western United States and Canada from a trip taken with Mrs Gilman at the Senior Citizens quarterly gathering in Fellowship Hall First Christian Church. About 30 attendees heard poems, knitting club notes, and Library group roundup before a birthday party for five members.
Laddonia Rebekah Lodge held its annual installation for the 1971 term on Saturday Jan 16 with district deputy president Mrs Elsie Ellis and staff officiating. Officers installed included Mrs Roy Stewart noble grand and Mrs William Woolfolk vice grand. Attendance reached 48 with visitors from Vandalia Auxvasse Mexico and Wellsville.
Mrs. Stamper led Auxvasse Senior Citizens at the Community Hall to elect officers for the coming quarter. Officers named were Mrs. L. H. Stamper president Mrs. Hester C. Stephens vice president and Mrs. N. T. Plybon secretary. Delegated report on Jefferson City meeting noted. Mexico entertainer Mrs. L. M. Fecht performed guitar and read a piece. Guests included Mrs. Roger Christian Mike Dudenhoffer of Mexico and Homer Butler of McCredie.
A cradle shower for Mrs. Mike Delehaunty of St. Louis was held Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Elmer Fennewald with Mrs. John Ahrens as hostess. Winners of the games were Mrs. Carl Lawrence, Mrs. Roger Moore, Mrs. Merle Gates and Mrs. Kenneth Bingham who presented prizes to the honoree. Other guests included several local women and visitors from Mexico, Bachelor and Belton.
Society members Mark Beshears and Dwight Rahmeyer, Missouri University students, spent the weekend with their parents before returning from Aspen Colorado. The week ahead includes Audrain County WWI Veterans and Auxiliary meetings, Delta Rho Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Chautauqua Circle at Mexico library, Rosa May Rebekah Club, and Wednesday Club events at First Christian Church.
The First Crusader Parent Son Conference met Wednesday evening under the Royal Ambassador program at First Baptist Church of Mexico. Leaders included Mark Holt and Dr. Robert Holt as president and father, Bobbie Grigg as vice president, and Doug Arnall as recreational leader, with several other councilors and parents present. A social hour followed and the next conference is set for March.
The executive board of Church Women United approved a new World Day of Prayer format for March 5 a noon time celebration at First Christian Church with short segments and musical interludes Coordinators and chairpersons were named for upcoming events and assemblies including a 30th anniversary observance in Wichita Kan and a joint program with the League of Women Voters at First Presbyterian Church November 5. Future meetings will be moved to Mexico United Methodist Church at 2 p.m.
Nu Phi Mu of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Barney Steinkamp Jr. home discussing plans for a March 20 dance at Knights of Columbus Hall from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. A Valentine Queen contest with BSP other chapters was set for February 13. Spring Fling charity ball planned for May 8. Bernie’s Combo to provide music with $5 per couple admission. A $75 check was given to Ray Morgan for Big Brother Big Sister program. Members to solicit Bloodmobile donations Friday noon to 5 p.m. in courthouse auditorium. Other attendees listed.
Mrs Hazel Dudley of Excello will present the George Washington birthday DAR program at a Mexico Missouri luncheon Monday at 12 50 p m in the Mexico United Methodist Church. Her dolls in inaugural gowns illustrate First Ladies of the White House as she shares costuming interest and doll history.
Officers of the Homemakers Extension Council and members of the council's nominating committee met Tuesday afternoon in the courthouse auditorium to plan the year. Mrs. J. E. Smithey is president, Mrs. Gerald Schutte is vice president and program chairman, and Mrs. Fay Hinton is nominating chair. Attending were Mrs. Carter Crockett, Mrs. Carl Bradley, Mrs. George Brown, Mrs. Roy Flynn, Mrs. Larry Fecht and Mrs. Lena Zuck. The next council meeting is March 19 at the courthouse.
An ice skating party and wiener roast were enjoyed Saturday afternoon by Prairie Dale Helping Hands 4 H Club members and their guests. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Gaither Berry Jr and family, Mr and Mrs Larry Talley and family, Mr and Mrs Wallace Stanford and Bobby, Mrs Carl Newbrough and Diane and Wade, Mrs Shirley Lierheimer and Mike and others, plus Phil Di Blasi and Steve and Linda Lierheimer.
The Thompson Toppers Extension Club met at Mrs Edward Barnes home with 11 members present. Mr Barnes conducted the session and spoke on The Secret Place while program chair Mrs Ray Kable outlined year book programs and secret pal gifts were exchanged.
Little Dixie CB Radio Club held a covered dish dinner Monday in the MFA social room. Robert Rivers presented films from his east coast trip. Attending were Paschal, Ossie and family, Shamblin and family, Jones, Ed and family, Allen Amos and Aletta Kay, Madison Walker, Bernard Peters, Gene Affolter, Worley and family, Ken Bishop and family, Rivers and Carol, Roy Parker Sr, Gerald Worley, Lee Parker, James Jeffrey, Worley Jr, Lynette and Ginger. Next meeting set for February 8.
Invitations to the wedding of Miss Sue Ryan of Mexico and Dr. James R. Houchens of Normal Ill were issued. The ceremony is set for 2 p.m. on Saturday February 20 at St. Brendan Catholic Church with Rev. Edward J. Donohue officiating. Dr. and Mrs. Charles Strouse will host a reception at the Knights of Columbus Hall after the ceremony.
Mrs George W Conklin granddaughter of Mrs John J Johnston of Monroe Street was graduated this month from the School of Home Economics at the University of Missouri Columbia with a master of science degree in food systems management She is now employed by the University of Missouri Medical Center as an instructor in administrative dietetics and a researcher in computer assistant manager systems within the Department of Dietetics at the Medical Center Mr and Mrs Conklin visited Mrs Johnston Sunday afternoon.
Herbert Martin observed his 45th birthday with a dinner hosted by Mrs. Martin at 709 S. Jefferson St. Guests included Delbert Williams, Irene Cranmer and family, K. R. Rivers and Al Powell of Centra lia, Jerry A. Meeks and son of Sturgeon, Robert Rivers and family, Carol Rivers, Dail Martin and family, James, Calvin and Joyce Rivers. The evening featured card games.
Plans for the wedding of Miss Diane Fuermeler of Mexico and Barry Hastings of Ottumwa Ind to be held Saturday at St Brendan Church with a Columbus Hall reception. The bridal party includes maid of honor Debbie Fuemmeler and bridesmaids Linda Hastings Sherry Fuemmeler flower girl Jane Eller Fuemmeler and ring bearer Chris Fuemmeler. Best man Rich Hastings with groomsmen Jim Evans Don Fuemmeler. Guests seated by John Oberman Jim Winger and Art Fuemmeler. The couple will live in Dallas Texas where Hastings works for Oscar Mayer Co.
Miss Diane Fuemmeler, soon to wed Barry Hastings of Ottumwa Iowa, was honored at a Show Me Room shower hosted by Miss Joanie Kempker and Miss Debbie Fuemmeler. The couple plans a Saturday 2 PM ceremony at St Brendan Church with 30 guests including their mothers.
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