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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1975

Page

5

Miss Betsy Reddick Sketch Highlight Mexico Guild Meeting

At the January 21 Mexico Artist Guild gathering Betsy Reddick was sketched. A proposed evening art class at Mexico High School with fees set at 63 dollars for ten weeks was discussed. An artist in residence program for spring was proposed, with state council paperwork submitted. Possible spring trips to Crown Center, Nelson Gallery, and St. Louis Art Museum were reviewed. A chairperson and committee were to be formed, with decisions delayed for more information. A Vincent van Gogh sketch and comparisons to Paul Cezanne were presented by Martin Jones. A Channel Nine series Romantic Rebellion was noted by Helen Mays. Hostesses were Fanchon Burchfield and Nora Gilman.

Fanchon Burchfield Mexico High School Eileen Strehlman Missouri State Art Council Mexico Area State Council Crown Center Kansas City China Nelson Gallery St. Louis Art Museum Martin Jones Vincent van Gogh Paul Cezanne Cezanne van Gogh Helen Mays Channel Nine Kenneth Clark Burchfield Nora Gilman

Miss Montgomery Student Teaching Assigned at West Elementary

Miss Montgomery daughter of the Rev and Mrs J C Montgomery Jr 405 Harvard is doing student teaching at West Elementary School Elvins Mo She teaches special education under Howard Miller and second grade under Mrs Viola Elvins She is a senior at Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau and will graduate this summer with a B S in Fiducation in special education and a minor in elementary education

Leslie Montgomery J.C. Montgomery Jr Harvard West Elementary School Elvins Miss Montgomery Howard Miller Viola Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau

Congressman Hungate Displaying Captain's Plate in Bowling

Kimball Clark, grandson of Champ Clark, presents the Captain's Plate from the Liberty Ship 5.5 to Congressman Bill Hungate for display in Clark's Bowling. The scene in Washington, D.C., links the Clark political legacy with current congressional memorabilia.

Congressman Hungate Captain Washington, D.C Kimball Clark Champ Clark Bill Hungate Clark Houston Europe Russia Seattle Washington

Children's Play Reynard the Fox at MU Theatre

University of Missouri Columbia Theatre to present Reynard the Fox January 31 February 1 and 2. Prof. Lew Stoerker directs the production with showings Jan 31 at 4 and 7 pm Feb 1 at 10 am and 2 pm and Feb 2 at 2 pm at the University Theatre Fine Arts Center Hitt and Lowry streets across from Ellis Library admission 75 cents.

Columbia University of Missouri- Columbia Theatre Reynard the Fox Lew Stoerker University Theatre Fine Arts Center Hitt and Lowry Streets Ellis Library

DAR Guest Day Luncheon in Mexico Chapter

The Mexico chapter of DAR will host its annual Guest Day luncheon at Tonanzio's Italian Villa on Feb 3 at 12:30 p.m. Regent Mrs John Waggett will preside, with Mrs Howard Richards speaking on Women In Missouri. National defense report by Mrs Welton Vance. Courtesy committee led by Mrs Sanford Withers and others. Also note Elbert Wenger of Benton City returning from a two week trip to Mexico and Texas.

Mexico J.A. Martens Paul Heidbreder Elbert Wenger Benton City Texas

Legion Aux hears Duffner on burglary crime prevention

Sgt Richard Duffner of the Public Safety Department spoke at the American Legion Auxiliary meeting on January 22 at the Legion Home on burglary and crime prevention. Mrs George Pettebaum chaired the program, with memorials for Mrs Lawrence King. Committees reported on child welfare, holiday baskets, poppy day and girls state. A card party is planned for March 22. Door prize went to Mrs Pettebaum. hostesses were Mrs Betty Brundege and Mrs Archer Lake. The next meeting features a white elephant sale and Valentine party on February 26.

Sgt Richard Duffner Public Safety Department American Legion Auxiliary Legion George Pettebaum Arthur Scott Lawrence King Ways and Means Pettebaum Betty Brundege Archer Lake

You Haven't Read The Ledger Until You've Read The Want Ads

A compact feature highlights the newspaper’s want ads page as a trusted local resource. It notes listings for jobs housing and goods with emphasis on community chatter and practical opportunities. Local readers are urged to scan the page for timely notices.

Volunteers Needed By Public Health Unit

Volunteers for Health, a program from Audrain City County Health Unit, seeks help to run a monthly child health conference and an evening family planning clinic. Clinics provide well child checks, counseling, venereal disease screening, and women’s health services with confidential care and income-based fees. Call 581-1332.

Volunteers For Health Audrain Audrain County Mexico Women's Club Department of Child Health University of Missouri Medical Center At Columbia

Ex Miss America faults Atlantic City pageant reform urged

In 1960 Nancy Fleming, Miss America, says the pageant reinforces an outmoded view of women. Now a divorced mother of two and TV host, she criticizes the event’s morality, swimsuit rules, and the idea that beauty alone drives opportunities. She urges focus on service and real achievements.

Atlantic City San Francisco Nancy Fleming Bert Parks Miss Fleming National Organization For Women Cypress Gardens

Coon Supper At Pony Express Club Prompted By Attendance

A coon supper with carry-in dishes was held January 18 at the Pony Express Club home of Mr and Mrs Walter Albright. Films shown covered the last trail ride and camp out. New officers were installed with 26 members present. A monthly attendance prize drawing was decided, with February offering a pony as the prize.

Pony Express Walter Albright Vandalia Bank

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Miss Reddick Artist Guild Betsy Reddick Green Hungate Happy Circle Fellowship Hall Centennial Baptist Church Kalie Iman Lena Zuck Beatrice Ristow O.W. Martin Jesse Jenkins Robert Shulse Geneva Conley Audrey Walters Mary Leebrick Hattie Pulis Alice Beatty Myrtle Atchison Centralia George Hall The St. Louis Post- Dispatch Pike County Historical Society Audrain County Historical Museum DAR Mrs. Maddox No. Amer. Association Fred Hahn North American Benefit Association Addie Maddox Auxvasse Herbert Blades Blades Norma Riddle Francis Jesse Peggy Crump Sgt. Duffner Legion Aux Mexico Evening School Mexico Public Schools Director of Vocational & Adult Education P.E Hawthorne Gym University of Missouri State Board of Nursing State Department of Education L.P.N Mexico Public School of Practical Nursing Audrain Medical Center Fabricland Belgique Odds & Ends Clearance Group Manly Wools & Wool Blends Arnel Jersey Prints Lect Phys Men’‘s & Boy’s Coats & Jackets Burwell ’S Department Store Donald W Burwell Fhone MU Wellsville Moq Tere Pamely Montague Mich Logan Pharmacy Pony Express Club Ghanin Meneo
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