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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1972
Page
6
Monroe County residents receive occupational survey forms two per envelope with a July 5 return deadline. The survey aims to identify employed and unemployed locals to guide new business settlement and industry. People and places named include Ralph Jett chairing the survey, Mrs Azel Smith of Des Moines visiting Paris and others in the community.
Santa Fe residents plan a July 8 gathering at the Community Center for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hendricks who will soon move to Paris. Eyergene invited. Kathy Snyder hosted a wiener roast with Cheri Willingham Rhonda Bergthold Kathy Hill Clarise Hill Linda Miller and Teresa Smashey. Linda Kay Miller injured by a pony fall at Audrain Medical Center.
Vandalia War Dads and Auxiliary Post 104 held a ham dinner at the VFW building with hosts including Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Dawson and Mrs. Pearl Campbell. Delegates to the State Convention in Jefferson City were elected, with Mrs. Floyd Lewis as delegate at large and several others as delegates and alternates. a request for magazines to the new Veterans Hospital was noted and a moment of silent prayer observed for a past president’s family.
Wellsville residents held their first Wells Villa party in the community building with Mrs. Donald Wright as hostess. The gathering aimed to foster fellowship and introductions as plans for monthly covered dish lunches and birthday honors were announced. Several residents attended including Mrs. Clara King Mrs. Vergle Craig and Mrs. Vesta Hays among others. Adults were reminded of Thursday adult swimming night with additional Monday session due to the holiday. A pupil, David Dodd son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Dodd, was hospitalized in Mexico for knee surgery. Several local visitors were noted and street resurfacing in Wellaville was reported, with extended family visiting from Overland Park. Page 3 July 1 1972 Mexico MO Ledger.
Hatton extension club met at the community hall for a June meeting led by Mrs. Herbert Duffy. Members approved a front hall handrail, heard a program on Foreign Trade by Mrs. Murry Reed, and planned a July 9 birthday party at Linnenbringer Lake with rain alternative. Betty Crocker coupons were requested for the Fulton extension meeting July 10. The Auxvasse 4 H fair schedule featured a barbecue, queen pageant, horse show, home arts, poster contest, animal exhibits, and a country dance Friday night. Participants included Gary Linnenbringer, Elaine Linnenbringer, Tim Haden, Patti Cathcart, and others showcasing horses, cattle, sheep, and home arts. Local celebrations included birthday parties for Patty Pope and birthday greetings for Gay Yeater, with family visits and travel plans noted for several families.
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