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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1972

Page

4

Miss Nienheuser Weds Gregory Hodits in Alma Church

Mary Ann Nienhueser and Gregory J. Hodits wed at Trinity Lutheran Alma Missouri on Saturday June 24. The ceremony featured white and blue mums, a pearl lace gown, mantilla veil, blue bridesmaid dresses and a five tier cake. The couple plans to reside in St. Louis where Hodits is a certified public accountant and Hodits wife teaches home economics.

Mary Ann Nienhueser Gregory J. Hodits Trinity Lutheran Church Alma Missouri Leonard Nienhueser Carl Hodits Paris Homer H. Kirth Lois Heilman Ruth Langewisch Kansas City Lois Nienhaeser Linda Nienhueser Vivian Farrell St. Louis Sara Acuff Maid of Honor Nancy Nienhueser Richard Henning Columbia Richard Hodits Robert Hodits Martin Hodits Fellowship Hall Becky Rives Stoutsville Connie Hodits Hodits

Pride Of The East Members Leave For Convention

Six members of Pride of the East No. 112 of Mexico left Tuesday for the state convention in Jefferson City this week. Attending are Mrs. Herbert Fountain matron Mrs. Basil Pritchett secretary Mrs. Harold Williams Mrs. Ed Williams senior district deputy James Henderson dr and George Calloway. Other members will leave for the convention later this week.

Pride of the East No. 112 Mexico Jefferson City Herbert Fountain Basil Pritchett Harold Williams Ed Williams James Henderson George Calloway Order

Gates Evans Betrothal Announced in Rutledge Missouri

Miss Joy Marie Gates of Rutledge and Bobby Gale Evans of Laddonia plan to wed August 11 in a Quincy ceremony. Gates is Knox County High School 1970 graduate and Evans is a 1971 Community A-6 graduate employed at Davis Cleave Produce in Quincy.

Lloyd Parrish Rutledge Joy Marie Gates Bobby Gale Evans Norval Evans Laddonia Miss Gates Knox County High School Mr. Evans Davis Cleave Produce Quincy Ill

Democratic Women Meet Audrain County Club Meeting

The Audrain County Women's Democratic Club will hold a covered dish noon meeting Wednesday in the Vandalia State Bank social room. The club furnishes meat and drink. Candidates for office are invited to attend. New officers will be voted on and installed for the 1972 73 term.

Audrain County Women’s Democratic Club Vandalia State Bank

Campaign Buttons Show Signs Of Their Times

Mexico collectors Lewis Brooks Jr and Lon Ellis display political campaign buttons at Audrain County Historical Society Museum. The exhibit traces buttons from 1896 to present, with pieces like McKinley Roosevelt locket and Roosevelt pins, plus cause buttons, underscoring how campaigns mirror eras.

Miami Mexico Lewis Brooks Jr Lon Ellis Audrain County Brooks William McKinley William Jennings Bryan Hoover Ike America Stevenson McKinley Roosevelt Ellis Franklin D. Roosevelt James M. Cox John W. Davis

Calendar highlights for July week of events

Friday July 14 Democratic speaking tour at 8 p m McClintic Pioneers Rush Hill Little Dixie Chapter of Parents Without Partners dinner and drama at Stephens College in Columbia car pool meets at St Brendans parking lot 6 p m Saturday bowling at Mexico Lanes 7 p m Sunday swimming and picnic at San Lina in Centralia 2 p m meet at St Brendans parking lot 1 40 p m Monday Gilman Guild First Christian Church July 17 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Charles L Vaniandingham Rev Terry Moore to introduce study on India Little Dixie Chapter Parents Without Partners LEO night Kentucky Fried Chicken 6 p m Wednesday New Democratic Coalition meeting July 19 7 p m at home of Mrs Robert Searfoss 719 B Love St The meeting will endorse candidates for office on county and state level Audrain County Women Democratic Club covered dish meeting election of officers noon July 19 Vandalia State Bank social room

McClintic Pioneers Rush Hill Little Dixie Parents Without Partners Stephens College Columbia St. Brendan’s Mexico Lanes Gilman Guild The First Christian Church Charles L. Vaniandingham Terry Moore India Leo New Democratic Coalition Robert Searfoss B. Love St Audrain County Women’s Democratic Club Vandalia State Bank Social Room

Molino Homemakers Club Holds Annual July Picnic

The Molino Homemakers Club held its annual July picnic at the Mundy home on Reavis Rd. Thirty attendees enjoyed carry-in supper and homemade ice cream with cake. Members planned a September trip to Shelbina and noted the August meeting will align with the Molino Musketeers 4-H Local Achievement Day on August 7. The next regular July meeting will be at Mrs. Nellis Kotsenburg’s home with a book review program.

Molino Homemakers Club Sam Mundy Reavis Rd Shelbina Molino Musketeers Nellis Kotsenburg

Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Notes

The FOE Ladies Auxiliary met Tuesday night at the Aerie Home with twelve members present. President Mrs Adelle Smith appointed Mrs John O May and Mrs Thomas Freeman to arrange entertainment for August. The Khoury League picnic is set for 6 p.m. Friday at Plunkett Park. The next meeting is July 25.

Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary Aerie Home Adelle Smith John O. May Thomas Freeman Plunkett Park

Mexico Ledger Page Friday July 14 1972

Front page item announcesMexican ledger update and community notices for Friday July 14 1972. Includes local briefs, schedules and announcements reflecting regional events and civic affairs.

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Mrs Cox Guest Of Bridge Club

Mrs Faye Welch entertained the Laddonia Bridge Club at her home on Monday afternoon inviting Mrs Marvin Cox as a guest. Party favors were given to Mrs Douglas French and Mrs Alvin Kelly with other members including Mrs Faye Glass Mrs Avera Renner Mrs Ford Christian and Mrs Ed French playing.

Laddonia Faye Welch Marvin Cox Laddonia Bridge Club Douglas French Alvin Kelly Faye Glass Avera Renner Ford Christian Ed, French

Surprise Bridal Shower Honors Miss Walkup

Miss Linda Walkup was honored at a surprise bridal shower on Monday evening July 3 at the home of Mrs. Wayne Pool and Judy. She will marry Steve Groteweil August 19 at First Baptist Church Montgomery City after graduating from St. Luke's School of Nursing in St. Louis.

Montgomery City Linda Walkup Wayne Pool Judy Walkup St. Luke’s School of Nursing St. Louis Steve Groteweil First Baptist Church Harold Walkup Owen Groteweil High Hill Nancy Walkup Boyd Clark Joe Marlow Jr Mary Jo Judy Powell William Niedergerke Robert Perrin Raymond Robinson Eric Harness Delores Burton Debbie Russell Burton Laurie Muns Iris Beachout Marilyn Allen B. A. Reed Jr Margaret John White Connie Ronnie Groteweil Steve Swanson Columbia Linda Walters Jean Nickerson Camille St. Charles Eleanor Dye Sue Overland Park Kan Kenny Moss Kim Perry Linda Kraus Maplewood Nick Covington Kirksville Mary Jo Marlow

Miss Yelton Engaged To Larry D Wyatt In Autumn Wedding

Miss Linda Diane Yelton and Larry D Wyatt are engaged. Linda, daughter of Norman H Yelton of Springdale, earned a BS in education from the University of Missouri and will teach special education in Excelsior Springs. Larry, son of Mr and Mrs M D Wyatt of Thompson, is a 1968 Centralia High School graduate, UMO alumnus, Marine Corps veteran, and VA Hospital employee in Columbia. An early autumn wedding is planned.

Norman H. Yelton Springdale Linda Diane Larry D. Wyatt Wyatt M.D. Wyatt Rte 1 Thompson Miss Yelton Mexico High School University of Missouri Columbia Excelsior Springs Centralia High School U.S Marine Corps Veterans Administration Hospital

Moline 4 H Club Demonstrates Blouses at Meeting

The Moline Musketeers 4 H Club met at Mrs. William Walker’s home in Mexico Ate. Nancy Baker Susan Baker Carol Baker and Becky Walker showed blouses prepared for the 4 H fair during the Wednesday gathering.

Moline Musketeers William Walker Mexico Nancy Baker Susan Baker Carol Baker Becky Walker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Nienheuser Mr. Hodits Edwin Buie Stanley Nienhueser Mrs. Gregory Hodits Lee Pride of the East Farnts San Lina Centralia FOE Mrs. Cox Bridge Club Lawrence Drug Col Calvert’s Pat B&w Jefferson Calvert Mexico, Mo Amber Gales Vrais Hylander Pope Camper Ache Mr. Wyatt Linda Yelton Moline 4-H Club Kroger Store E. Liberty WalMart HIWAY Paris Road Duncan Phyfe Orville Head Delbert Williams Maye Muller
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