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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1972

Page

4

Miss Kennon And Gerald Shipman Marry In Esther Baptist Ceremony

Frances Ann Kennon of Farmington wed Gerald Wayne Shipman of Missouri in a June 3 ceremony at Esther Baptist Church Esther Mo The double ring candlelight wedding featured a white gown for the bride and yellow chiffon gowns for bridesmaids The couple after a Colorado honeymoon reside in Manchester Missouri Both are local graduates with Shipman employed by the Missouri State Highway Department in Kirkwood

Frances Ann Kennon Farmington Gerald Wayne Shimpman Moberly Imarriage Vicki Braddy Memphis Tenn Mary Durk Columbia June Griffith Miss Nancy Huff Desloge Leanna Norris Bonne Terre D Poleros Julie Shipmen Jim Shipman Kansas City Jim Kropf Mexico Charlie Gray Springfield Gary Durk David Riley St. Louis Ron Kennon Tom Toler Greenfield Brenda Gordon Flat River Jeanie Griffin Columbus Jeanne Phil Shipman Shipman Esther High School Missouri Beauty Academy Mexico High School Southwest Missouri State College Missouri State Highway Department Kirkwood Colorado Manchester

Three Area Churches Meet For Services At Swain Lake

The Rev. John Blass led services at Swain Lake with attendees from Rush Hill, Martinsburg, and Liberty Christian Churches. A luncheon and social time followed, with numerous families and visitors listed among the participants.

John Blass Swain Lake Rush Hill Martin Maxwell Wayne Tom Maxwell Othel Hobbs Carol Clausen Jerome Johnson Martinsburg Floyd Ruuteel Harriet Ruutcel Dennis Rolling Patty Mike Glen Dryden Robert Davis Elmer Reissing John Mollet Marie Sue Ham Larry Joe August Brooks Ray Cowherd John R. Buchanan Michael Evans Hatton George Erden Elmer Johnson Jim Pasley Brent Richard Eckler Paul Swain Clifford Lula Perry Jerry Johnson David Laura Tillae Richard Lamburg Kelly Claude Robinson Sandra Charlie Mike Lemburg Aften Liberty Christian Church Blass Amy Sharon Ann Ty Bilom Cl Bishop Mary Bishop James FR

Family Dinner Held At Ball Home

A Sunday family dinner was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ball with Mrs. Ball and Mrs. Leb Ball as hostesses. Attendees included Russell Henderson and Mrs. Virginia Burns of Fulton. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Atchison. Mr. and Mrs. John Ball and son of Eminence. Mr. and Mrs. Albro Ball of Paris. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Utterback of Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Gaume of Kansas City Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Griffith and family of North Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Stuart and sons of Centralia. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Orr and family of Liberty. and Charles and Leb Ball of Mexico.

Charles Ball Ball Leb Ball Russell Henderson Virginia Burns Fulton Lawrence Atchison John Ball Albro Ball Paris Thomas Utterback Columbia Roger Gaume Kansas City Kan Jerry

Calendar notes for July events and meetings

Calendar entries list events from July including VFW dronlet Girls Unit 3772 meeting July 18 at 7 30 p m Post Home N D C meeting July 19 at Mrs Searfoss 719 E Love St endorsing county and state candidates Audrain County Women’s Democratic Club covered dish noon July 19 Vandalia State Bank social room XNC meeting July 19 7 30 p m Monterey Restaurant Welcome Wagon family picnic July 20 6 30 p m Lawrence Shelter Family Planning Clinic July 20 1 4 p m Audrain City County Health Unit 502 B Monroe St MHS Class of 1962 reunion July 22 picnic 2 00 p m 6 00 p m dance Knights of Columbus building 9 00 p m onward.

VFW Dronlet Girls Unit Post Home New Democratic Coalition Robert Searfoss E. Love St Audrain County Women’s Democratic Club Vandalia State Bank Social Room Monterey Lawrence Shelter B. Monroe St Knights of Columbus

4-H Horse Show Winners Named in July 9 Event

The 4-H Horse Show on July 9, run by the Hisey Hoppers, crowned Randy Maxwell for foals of 1972 and mare foal 1972 with Jackie Murphy for 1971 foals. In horsemanship, winners across age groups included Randy Maxwell, Sally Hatcher, Les England, Tami Bertrand, Sherry Sanders, and Patty Murphy. Jackie Murphy claimed multiple titles in barrel, flag, and pole bending for horses over 50 inches. Gina Holsheiser and Gina Shellabarger also earned top placements.

Hisey Hoppers Randy Maxwell Jackie Murphy Sally Hatcher Les England Tami Bertrand Sherry Sanders Patty Murphy Kim Potter Sheila Dean Harvey Gifford Gina Holsheiser

Nature Helpers Do Morning Yard Work

The Nature Helpers Garden Club met at Mrs. Donald E Buie's home for an early morning session. Members weeded a driveway and cleared brush from an elm tree and learned compost pile basics. By-laws discussion remained unfinished with seven named attendees.

Nature Helpers Garden Club Donald E. Buie June Baker Buile Flodell Clement Anna Doyle Hazel Durrett Thelma Edwards Margaret Story Durrett

Homemakers Club Birthday Party at Garfield Center

Mrs Lula Teague, club president, led a birthday gathering with fourteen members and one guest Mrs Jim Gill at the Garfield Center Community Room. Grace Workes gave the devotion You Will Remember, secret pal winner Pauline Wybrant, hostess Lucy Barnett, bingo prizes to Barnett Bozarth Kindig and Teague, next meeting July 26 at Mrs Kindigs home. The Carter Farmerettes Extension Club held its annual picnic in Santa Fe at the homes of Marguerite Jasper and Sidney Mellheny with guests from Eick and Santa Fe. next picnic Aug 9 at Ward Moore’s home.

Lula Teague Homemakers Club Garfield,Center Jim Gill Teague Grace Workes Pauline Wybrant Lucy Barnett Barnett Marie Bo Carter Farmerettes Extension Club Marguerite Jasper Sidney Mellheny Santa Fe Ralph Shelton Eick Eugene Sharp Melvin Crowdis Ward Moore

Hisey Extension Club Plans July Picnic Fish Fry

The Hisey Extension Club met at the 4-H Center with Mrs. William Hayden as hostess. Lois Hayden performed a trumpet solo and spoke of her Kirksville band trip, while Charlotte Hayden shared Bible school crafts and the Haydens showed clothing. Plans were made for a July 29 picnic fish fry at Mrs. D.C. Matthews home.

Hisey Extension Club 4-H Center William Hayden D.C. Matthews Gene Shellabarger Estell Woolfolk Lois Hayden Earth Kirksville Charlotte Hayden Bible School Bobby Brown Colorado Haydens Floyd Brown David Debbie Cindy Susan Lola Carla Hayden

Miss Williams Weds Michael Kuda in Montgomery City

Miss Ruth Ann Williams and Michael Lee Kuda married June 17 at Calvary Assembly of God Church Montgomery City. Rev. Fred Beckett officiated. reception in the church hall. The couple resides in Farber area. he works at a Conoco service station.

Montgomery City Ruth Ann Williams Michael Lee Kuda Calvary Assembly of God Church Fred Beckett Assembly of God Church Creal Springs Ill Miss Williams K.G Becky Hale Betty Hale Martinsburg Kathy Ann Beckett Beckett Rhonda Beckett Jamie Boyer Gary Beckett Fellowship Hall Linda Williams Robert Bailey Gary Willis Randy Seay Marla Elam Karen Woolfolk Laddonia Kuda

Mt Zion Club Plans Five Day Girls Camp

Mt Zion Baptist Women discussed a five day girls camp at Cedar Crest Camp Grounds from July 24 to 28. New member Mrs Tom Vanshike and guest Janie attended. Morning and noon meals for July 25 were assigned to Mt Zion. Nomination chairwoman Elmer Kotsenburg noted only a few positions left. Next meeting August 9 with Miss Ella Baker as hostess and Elmer Kotsenburg in charge.

Mt. Zion Baptist Vernon Martin Tom Vanshike Janie Ernest Coose Cedar Crest Wesley Erdel Mission Action Mt. Zion Mr. Zion Elmer Kotsenburg Ella Baker

Mexico Teacher Weds Edward Larm in Columbia Ceremony

Mexico School District teacher Sandra Kay Moon married Edward Joseph Larm, son of Mr and Mrs William Larm, in an afternoon June 25 service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Columbia. Rev. Vincent Hoying officiated. The couple will reside in Columbia after a wedding trip to Colorado.

Sandra Kay Moon Orville Moon Columbia Edward Joseph Larm William Larm Pilot Grove Sacred Heart Catholic Church Vincent Hoying Mexico Ann Logan David Nichols Martha Larm Darren Larm Dwayne Larm Charles Moon Colorado

Mexico Ledger: July 8 1972 edition highlights

The Mexico Ledger, dated Tuesday July 8 1972, presents local news briefs, notices, and community updates from the Mexico Missouri area. It covers civic items, school notes, and regional events with concise reporting and date references.

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Miss Barber Betrothal to Mr Hulse Announced

Vandalia couple Mr and Mrs Johnnie Barber reveal their daughter Patricia Ann Barb er will wed Spec 4 James Bradford Hulse. The planned August 4 ceremony at Vandalia Methodist Church in Vandalia. Hulse is son of Mrs Claude Beedle Jr and Brad Hulse of Montgomery City. Patricia, a 1972 graduate, works at Charlene's House of Rashyar and Tri County Nursing Home. She plans to enroll at Northeast Missouri State College in fall while Hulse serves in the army at Fort Rucker Alabama.

Vandalia Johnnie Barber Patricia Ann James Bradford Hulse Vandalia Methodist Church Mr. Hulse Claude Beedle Jr Brad Hulse Montgomery City Barber Van-Far High School Charlene Rashyar Tri-County Northeast Missouri State College Hulse Lan Fort Rucker Ala

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Miss Kennon Mr. Shipman Mrs Gerald Shipman Leonards Studio Ball Home Lawrence Drug Gina Shellabarger Carol Kallenbach Hisey Mr. Kuda Michael Kuda Mt. Zion Club Gerry Runyan Lumber Miz Xicr Iwy Miss Barber Patricia Barber Pima First National Sto National Orank
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