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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1974
Page
7
Farber announces engagement of Parthenia Mae Carlson to Richard Lee Reading. Parthenia Mae Carlson is a Van-Far graduate and UM Columbia junior. Richard Lee Reading, a Van-Far graduate, spent two years at Culver-Stockton College in Canton. The July 28 wedding is planned.
Local events span July 6 to 13 featuring a Day Lily Show at Daniel Boone Library in Columbia with entry times 8 to 10 30 a m and public viewing 11 to 4 p m Audrain County Auto Association plans July show at First National Bank 2 p m July 6 7 Daniel School Reunion Centralia City Hall 11 to 4 p m July 7 Parents Without Partners skating Mexico Rink July 7 LEO at Monterey Restaurant July 8 Nature's Helpers Garden Club at Mrs James Hill 9 a m July 9 Ballgame and wiener roast Jaycee Shelter Mexico July 10 Regional Diabetes Assn Garfield Community Center 7 30 p m July 10 Welcome Wagon Newcomer's Club 6 30 p m St John s Lutheran carry in salad supper July 11 Joyce and Mel Vanderhoff party for PWP Moberly July 13 Opti Mrs meeting July 6 1974 at Mrs Bill Darby home speaker Mrs Howard Richards talks Momentary Truths There was approval of a August family picnic and a $500 gift to the Optimist Club to aid Khoury Field debt.
The Wednesday Homemaker's Club met at Mrs. Howard Kindig's home with 15 members present. Mrs. Forrest Bozarth led the meeting and Mrs. Laura Melahn gave the devotion. Bingo winners included Mrs. Finley Stumpf, Mrs. Harlan McCowan, Mrs. Lucie Barnett, and Mrs. Francis Teague.
Jaycees relive four years of Miss Missouri Pageant work in Mexico as they prepare for July events. Since taking over in 1970 they doubled attendance and boosted scholarships, wardrobe funds, and local spend to over 80 000 dollars. The pageant drew Miss Americas to town, boosted regional tourism, and created lasting ambassadors for Mexico.
Miss Charlotte Studer and Bobby Wayne Fallow wed in Paris at Christian Church on June 22 in a double ring ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paris Studer, wore satin and organza with lace accents, and carried a pink and white pompoms bouquet. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Clayton of Madison. both families hosted a reception in Fellowship Hall. The couple will live near Centralia after he graduates from Madison High School and works at A B Chance Co. The bride previously graduated from Paris High School and Mexico School of Cosmetology.
Swinging Missioners will visit Mexico July 9 to tour the Mexico United Methodist Church and local senior groups at Garfield Center. United Methodist Youth will host a carry-in supper Tuesday evening. The Missioners, led by Laura Wells, have toured multiple communities under the Office of Creative Ministries. The Regional Diabetes Assn will meet July 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Garfield Community Center to hear Psychological Aspects in Diabetes. The Fidelity Circle met July 2 at Mrs. Carter Taylor’s home, with Mrs. George Willer presenting on King’s Daughters around the world and local ministries. Seven members and two guests attended. Mrs. Johnson was installed as a 4 member. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Taylor. Missionary members of St. Paul C.M.E. Church plan a Sunday service at 2 p.m. guest speaker Mrs. Clarence Davis of Vandalia, with soloists and choirs planned. All are invited.
Miss Susan Robb Mutti of Maryland Heights and George Bryan Woodard of Maryland Heights exchanged vows at Paris Presbyterian Church in a 4 p.m. ceremony officiated by Rev. John H. Vanlandingham. The reception followed at The Mark Twain. After a week honeymoon in Mexico City and Acapulco the couple will reside in Maryland Heights. Woodard Rug and Drapery Cleaners manager is groom. bride teaches special education at Orchard Farm Elementary School.
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