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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1970

Page

4

Linen Shower For Miss Cornett Bride To Be

Miss Becky Cornett fiancee of Kenneth Rhoads of Moberly formerly of Mexico was honored at a linen shower Thursday evening hosted by Miss Janet Neill and her mother Mrs Holloway Neill. The party in the Show Room of the First National Bank announced their upcoming marriage with gifts arranged around a pink shower umbrella and candle centerpiece. Guests included mothers Mrs Relph Cornett and Mrs Price Rhoads and numerous friends from Moberly Mexico and Columbia as the couple prepares to wed.

Becky Cornett Kenneth Rhoads Moberly Mexico Janet Neill Holloway Neill Coenett Mr. Rhoads Ava Dor Gues Relph Cornett Price’ Rhoads of Maberly Ralph Shrader Susan Cornett Davis Hart Linda Hart John Neill Cathy Safford Jean Lankford Frederick Wulf Ralph O. Shrader Mary Ann Shrader Willard Britt E.J. Hoffman Pam Hoffman C.K. Winn David L. Lipp Arthur Scott Stacie Scott Jolene Walt Kathy Santelman Columbia

Mrs Benjamin Heads Boy Scout Auxiliary 1979 71

Mrs Bob Benjamin elected chairman of the Mod ems Auxiliary of Boy Scout Troop 57 for 1979 71 succeeding Mrs Joan Brando. Kenneth Wyatt Mrs Robert Gilbert secretary treasurer Mrs Alvin Perkins historian. Nominating committee includes Mrs Howard Kindig chairwoman Mrs James Price Mrs Marvin Coil and Mrs Joyce Paris. Ice cream supper Tuesday at the Armory 5 to p.m. proceeds fund equipment. Walt Hodson scout master. Entertainment by Sing Out Mexico and square dancing.

Benjamin Bob Benjamin Joan Brando Kenneth Wyatt Robert Gilbert Alvin Perkins Howard Kindig James Price Marvin Coil Joyce Paris Armory Walt Hodson Sing Out Mexico

Hungate Wood Wedding in Arlington VA

Miss Marjorie Kathryn Hungate daughter of Congressman William L Hungate and Mrs Hungate of Troy and Bran son L Wood son of Col Branson L Wood II of Alexandria and Austin were married Friday July 3 at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Alexandria. The couple will reside in Austin and continue studies at the University of Texas.

Marjorie Kathryn Hungate William L. Hungate Troy Branson L. Wood Branson L. Wood II Alexandria Austin Tex Epiphany Lutheran Church Washington D.C University of Texas

Sgt and Mrs Elam Honored at Vandalia Shower

Sgt and Mrs James Ro Eisen recently wed were honored at a wedding shower at Vandalia hosted by Mrs La Mire Bab ateera. Guests included many local residents from Vandalia Farber and Laddonia. Sgt Elam departs Wednesday for Yokota Japan where he is stationed in the U S Air Force. Mrs Elam, formerly Dith Ann Green, attends Northeast Missouri State College in Kirksville.

James Ro Eisen la Mire Ateera Seertan Monkamm Norman Ck Minnis Gerey Nation Mrz Moa Dalla Frasers Wratteile Moz Gerad Serum Peracn James Robert Elam Sacred Heart Church Vandalia Judith Ann Green Fred Green US Air Force Everett Elam Laddonia

Boonville Social Gossip and Weekend Guests

Mrs. R M McIntire hosts guests including Mrs. David Murphy of Memphis and Dr. Paul Johnstone Ray with daughter Jean Johnstone Ray of Kansas City. Visitors Virginia Tompson and daughters travel to Columbus Pittsburgh and Woodbridge. Attendees at Presbyterian World Mission Conference in Montreal. Calendar lists KD events and Women’s groups this week with meeting times and hosts.

R. M. McIntire Park Circle David F. Murphy Memphis Tenn Melanie James D. Tompson Virginia Marcia Becky Rachel Lawton Oklo John S. Tompson Columbus Pittsburgh Woodbridge N.J Baden Rahmeyer Steve Sutton Montreal N. C Presbyterian World Mission Conference Virginia Elgin Petaluma Calif Earl Anderson

Excelsior School Reunion Held in Centralia

A Centralia picnic marked the Excelsior School reunion with 47 attendees, including 24 former pupils and two former teachers Mrs. Linwood Martin and Mrs. Norma Tanner. The 1885 established school held its first known reunion, with plans noted for a 1971 gathering on June 27.

Excelsior School Centralia Centralia South Shelter Centralia City Park Linwood Geneive Brown Martin Louis Norma Fay Wilson Frank Matteson Vermont Ill Arthur Matteson Ellisville John Helen Matteson Lanteen Peoria Joseph Lee Righter Kansas City Lemard E. Campbell

Whatsoever KD Circle Meeting Tuesday Afternon

A Whatsoever KD Circle will hold its Tuesday meeting at the home of Mrs Henry Kudall. Assisting hostesses include Mrs Lewis Callaway and Mrs Bal Kunkel. Circle chairman Mrs John Neal will call the meeting to order with Mrs Eva Lowe planning the program.

Circle of KD and, Sons Henry Rudasill Louis Callaway Kunkel Annie Arnold KD and Sons Ross Hardy King's Daughters Henry Kudaull Lewis Callaway

Miss Ridgeway Bride-To-Be Honored In Shower At Hi-Way R-3

Mrs Elaine Ridgeway and fiance James Wheaton prepare for Aug. 22 wedding after a large miscellaneous bridal shower Monday night. Hosts included Mrs Ronald Dowell and others in Maem. Red and white decorations framed the event as many relatives attended from Missouri and nearby towns. Birthday celebrations for Hanns Austin Braden Austin Braden of Hosts Sum mit were noted with family gathering at Lakeview Park.

Elaine Ridgeway James Wheaton Ronald Dowell Marion Wilson T. J. Arnold Gayle Ridgeway Mexico Charles Wheaton Paris M. B. Ridgeway Mississippi G. H. Matthisen Douglas Balser A. D. Spurling D. R. Carter Armin Matthison Hanns Austin Braden Austin Summit Lakeview Park Jerry Richard Jones St. Louis Orville Fishburn Vernon Frank Pearson Hilde Miller Columbia al Williams M Marianna Fla L. Braden Benton City iMr Kenneth Weikens Thompson William C. Jones Jack Jones John Jones Paul Mey Ier Tom Wagan Kathy Harvey Johnson Raymond Edwards Bill Edwards Elmer Kotsenburg Everett McElhiney Ella Huckaby Raymond Bamnard

Miss Janice Shaw Bride-Elect Feted in Bridal Shower

Miss Janice Shaw was honored at a bridal shower at Hayes Creek Christian Church on Wednesday night. She will wed Paul Kirtlink Friday at Elm Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Reading officiating. Attendees included Mrs. Kenneth Kirtlink, Mrs. Bob Motley, and many friends from Springfield and nearby communities.

Vandalia Janice Shaw Hayes Creek Christian Church Paul Kirtlink Elm Grove Baptist Church Robert Reading Kenneth Kirtlink Bob Motley Eugene Mitchell H. E. Libby Kim Stacie Don Davidson Cindy Steve Springfield Eugene Kirtlink Larry Beth Angie Wayne Lynn Claire Livers Marvin Jennings Randy Whetstine Billy Charles James Tammy Shawna Woodrow Wells

Miss Lynn Emrick Shower Honored Bride to Be

Miss Lynn Emrick prospective bride, set for August wedding to Gerald L. Valet Jr., was honored at a Tuesday evening miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Glen P. Kallenbach and her daughters Coral and Katherine. Attending guests included Mrs. Charles Anderson of Monroe City and several others listed by name.

Lynn Emrick Glen P. Kallenbach Coral Katherine Kallenbach Gerald 11 Valet First Presbyterian Church Furnish Wood Wayne Schroeder Teresa Berger Walter Leeper Vicki Keath W. Barry Moore Martha Duthbert James Norfleet Helen Weaver

Local Achievement Day for Be-Bo Bouncers 4-H Club

Be-Bo Bouncers 4-H Club observed Local Achievement Day during the July meeting with a project tour of members homes. Seventeen members and twenty-two visitors attended, with 4-H projects in foods crafts sewing livestock entomology and more. A picnic at Botts School ended the event and plans for a swim party and the next meeting on August 2 at Beagles School were announced.

Be-Bo Bouncers Mila Smithey Sara Anne Sonwalt Karen Williams Susan Sonwalt Mike Wills Anne Botts School Beagles School

Auxvasse Jaycee Wives Plan Bake Sale

Auxvasse Jaycee Wives meet at Mrs Kenneth Davis home with president Mrs Robert McMurtry presiding. A bake sale is set for Aug 1 at the Auxvasse Locker starting at 8 a.m. Members were asked to help Jaycees at an ice cream supper Aug 15 at City Park. Six members attended the meeting which ended with a reading by Mrs Joyce Reed.

Auxvasse Auxvasse Jaycee Kenneth, Davis Robert McMurtry Auxvasses Joyce Reed

Bridal Shower for Miss Jackson Plans Aug 1 Diamond

Miss Kathy Ann Jackson of Diamond, fiancee of William Ray McDonald, was honored Friday at a bridal shower at Garfield Heights Community Center. Hostesses were Mrs. Dee White and Mrs. Perry McDonald. About 80 relatives attended. The wedding is set August 1 at the Christian Church in Diamond. Mrs. Sam McDonald of Columbia and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jackson of Albuquerque are parents of the bride-to-be.

Kathy Ann Jackson Diamond William Ray McDonald Garfield Heights Community Center Dee White Perry McDonald Christian Church Sam McDonald Columbia Clarence] Jackson Albuquerque, N.M

Miss Helen Weaver Tells Jaycee Wives About Pageant

Miss Helen Weaver spoke at the Tuesday Jaycee Wives meeting at Mrs. Bob Arens home about the Miss Mexico pageant and the Miss Missouri pageant. Guests included Mrs. Ron Beedle and Mrs. Robert McMurtry with the Auxvasse Jaycee Wives, and Mrs. Don Cornelison.

Helen Weaver Bob Arens Robert Kirgan Miss Weaver Ron Beedle Robert McMurtry Auxvasse Jaycee Don Cornelison Larry Weber Robert Peak James Stowe Buddy Robinson Wold Audrain County Gene Howes St. Louis

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