Practical Parenting mini course helps Mexico parents
More than 200 central Missouri parents joined a Practical Parenting course offered by the Parent Education Association of Columbia and hosted in Mexico. The program aims to reduce family conflicts, improve communication, and instill constructive child management through educational sessions. Tuition is $2 per person and $3 per couple for materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Central Missouri
Parent Education Association of Columbia
Tom Wells
East Central Missouri Mental Health Center
Wells
Oliver Fox Vows Repeated At Laddonia Church
LADDONIA The Laddonia Christian Church hosted the 2 p.m. May 21 double ring wedding of Miss Charlotte Louise Oliver and Edwin Ray Fox. Rev. Terry Steeden officiated. Bride’s parents are Mrs. Gary Christopher of Laddonia and Neal Oliver of Auxvasse. groom’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Fox of Mexico. The ceremony featured two candles and flowers, with a lace train and Chantilly veil. The wedding party included matron of honor Darril Lynn and bridesmaids Linda Tiller, Jean Adams, Wanda Crags. ring bearers Jeff Albus and Rusty Fulkerson. best man Ronnie Fox. groomsmen Steven Hazel, Darril Lynn, Gary Christopher. Grandmothers and mothers wore corsages. Reception followed with a five-tier cake and buffet dinner. The couple will live west of Laddonia. bride to attend cosmetology school in August. A prior shower and rehearsal supper preceded the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darril Lynn
Linda Tiller
Jean Adams
Wanda Crags
Gena Kauble
Missy Billman
Debbie Fulkerson
Suzzie Tiller
Flower Girl
Jeff Albus
Rusty Fulkerson
Ronnie Fox
Mexico
Steven Hazel
Gary Christopher
Laddonia
Marty Freyer
Dennis Montague
Tony Albus
Karen Tiller
Virginia DeTenne
Juanita Lynn
Gary Hahn
Mesdames Junior Tiller
F.D. James
George Albus
Rose Christopher
Nick Billman
Bella Vista
Ark
Mesdames
Joe Shaw
Junior Tiller
Eugene Kauble
Phillip Christopher
Auxvasse
Sharon Zeigler
St. Charles
Marcia Zeigler
Tony Fischer
Marcia
Maid of Honor
George Fischer
Leon Zeigler
Carl Zeigler
Kansas City
Michael Willman
Eastern Star Honors Mrs Gorrell for 50 Years of Service
Mrs. H A Gorrell of Mexico Chapter Order of the Eastern Star was celebrated at Burroughs Masonic Temple for 50 years of continuous membership. A program titled The Art of Living featured music and readings, with presentations by Miss Mabel Grafford and Mrs. Charles Anderson. The event marked the chapter's 59th birthday, with many 50 year members acknowledged and guest speakers outlining art principles in living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Gorrell
Mexico
Order of the Eastern Star
Burroughs Masonic Temple
Howard Richards
Grand Chapter
Missouri
Mabel Grafford
Gorrell
Charles Anderson
Robert Finley
St. Francis of Assisi
W. A. Bramble
Anderson
Finley
al Herman
Farber
Gayle S. Oller
John Burchfield
Don Manning
Daughter Honored at Hatton Baby Shower
Mrs. David Lehenbauer and baby daughter Melinda Renee were honored at a shower at the Hatton Community Hall Saturday evening hosted by several local residents. Pink and white decorations graced the gift and refreshment tables as punch cookies mints and nuts were served. Guests included Mrs. Lehenbauer's family and friends.
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Hatton
David Lehenbauer
Melinda Renee
Hatton Community Hall
Joe Haden
David Haden
Paul Reid
Joe Lydenstricker
Lehenbauer
Miss Zeigler Weds John Fischer in Mexico Church Ceremony
Gloria Jean Zeigler of Mexico and John Louis Fischer of Rush Hill exchanged nuptial vows at 4 pm May 27 at the Mexico Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Victor Clark officiated. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Zeigler. groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fischer. A three tier cake, daisies, and yellow white accents highlighted the reception for about 85 guests. The couple plans to live in Mexico after a wedding trip. The bride is a 1971 Mexico High School graduate and has studied at Northeast Missouri State College. the groom is a 1969 Community A-6 High School graduate and works at A.P. Steen Refractories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Jean Zeigler
Mexico
John Louis Fischer
Rush Hill
Mexico Church
Kirksville
Maria Zeigler
Roger Lewis
Laddonia
Kathy Jeffries
Iowa
Fischer
Northeast Missouri State College
Rom Community A-6
A.P. Steen Refractories
Garfield Homemakers Meet Reports and Gifts
The Wednesday Homemakers Club met at Garfield Community Center with 16 members and one guest. President Lula Teague led the session, a memorial for late member Elizabeth Phillips was read, and donations were made to the Mexico Cerebral Palsy School. Secret pal gifts and bingo prizes were awarded to several members. The May meeting and upcoming June host are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers Club
Garfield Community Center
Alice Torreyson
Laurene Miller
Lula Teague
Carrie Ash
House of Prayer
Mexico
Teague
J.C
Elizabeth) Phillips
R.A. Barnett
Laura Sanderson
Joe Wilson
Pauline Wybrant
Hulda Russell
Grace Workes
Garfield Also
L.L. Dean
Effie Stone Returns Home From Arizona Visit
Mrs. Effie Stone of Mexico has returned home after nearly a month in Arizona visiting son Raymond Stone and family in Phoenix. Weekend guests include Eddie Crews and Doneen of St Paul and Charlie Ray of Cassville. Freddie Joe Crews will wed Miss Mary Jean Loutensel at Steedman, Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Stone
Mexico
Raymond Stone
Phoenix
Ariz
Eddie Crews and
Doneen
St. Paul, Minn
Charlie Ray
Cassville
Lelan Crews
S. Olive St
Crews
Ray
Freddie Joe Crews
Mary Jean Loutensel
Steedman, Mo
Homer Websters Surprised At Housewarming
Nearly 75 friends and neighbors gathered Sunday evening for a surprise carry-in supper and housewarming at the new home of Mr and Mrs Homer Webster northeast of Mexico. Rev Jerry Anderson gave the invocation and a guest book with a poem by Mrs Virginia Northcutt was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Webster
Websters
Mexico
Jane
Jerry Anderson
Littleby Baptist Church
Virginia Northcutt
Paul Totten
Flora Engemann
Frank Wilfley Jr
Miss Long Honored At Bridal Luncheon
Martha Long, newlywed to Charles M. Reistetter in a garden ceremony at the Long home, was honored at a bridal luncheon hosted by Mrs. H.I. Nesheim and Mrs. Arnold Graf at the Nesheim residence on Lakeview Drive. The couple’s families and Nancy Long of St. Louis attended among 16 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Long
Charles M. Reistetter
Long Home
Elm Tree Dr
H.I. Nesheim
Arnold Graf
Nesheim
Lakeview Dr
Miss Long
J. Ronald Long
Mr. Reistetter
George Mathias Reistetter
Baltimore, Md
Vernon Norman
Warrensburg
Nancy Long
St. Louis
Retired Teachers To Have Luncheon In Kingdom City
Mrs Ruth Elkins chairman of District VI Retired Teachers Association will speak at the Mexico Area Retired Teachers Unit luncheon at Country Village Cafe Kingdom City starting 1 p m on June 7 Newly elected officers will be installed All recently retired teachers in the Mexico area are invited to attend and join the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Elkins
District VI
Crews and Loutenschlager Set for Steedman Wedding
Mr and Mrs Leland Crews hosted a rehearsal dinner in Steedman after the rehearsal for Freddie Joe Crews of Mexico and Miss Jean Loutenschlager of Steedman. The couple will exchange vows at the United Methodist Church of Steedman this evening. Attendees included extended families and local residents from Steedman Iowa City St Paul and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Crews
S. Olive St
Steedman
Freddie Joe Crews
Mexico
Jean Loutenschlager
United Methodist Church
Eddie L. Crews
St. Paul
Minn
Arthur Davis
Charlie Ray
Eugene Stilles
Lee Baker
Linda Lautenschlager
June .Autenschlager
Ralph Throckmorron
James M. Haerer
Bill Nichols
A.D. Spurling Jr
Gilbert Rose
Larry Reddington
John Davis
Kenneth Powers
Otto Loutenschlager
Donna Haerer
Garnett Love Invitations Set for June Wedding
The Garnett Love wedding for Misa Debra Garnett and Kenneth Love is announced. Misa is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Garnett of Laddonia and Kenneth is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Love of Kingston City. The ceremony is planned for Saturday June 24 at 6 30 PM at Friendship Baptist Church in Mexico with Cindy Hayes of Paris as maid of honor and Robert Love Jr. of Fulton as best man.
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Laddonia
Misa Debra Garnett
Kenneth Love
Misa Garnett
Stanley Garnett
Mr. Love
Robert Love
3Enton City
Friendship Baptist Church of Mexico
Miss Garnett
Cindy Hayes
Paris
Robert Love Jr
Fulton
Calendar Tuesday Circles Meet in June at KD Home
Helping Hand King's Daughters Circle and Fidelity Circle host events on June 6 with co hosts Mrs. Vernon Marietta Jessie Green and Miss Mary Dunlap. Whatsoever Circle meets June 6 at 2 pm with Mrs Strode Edwards and Mrs Frank Arnall. Past Noble Grand Club gathers June 6 at 7 30 pm at IOOF Hall with hosts Mrs Clifford Keyton and Mrs C H Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's Daughters
Vernon Marietta
Jessie Green
Mary Dunlap
Fidelity Circle
King's Daughters and Sons
Circle
Strode Edwards
Frank Arnall
Noble Grand Club
IOOF
Clifford Keyton
C.H. Nichols
First Christian Church Adopts Summer Hours
The First Christian Church starts summer hours with Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and the worship service at 10:15 a.m. The earlier schedule runs through September 3.
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First Christian Church
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Tay Fox
Davis Wilson
Dennis Hopkie
William Walters
Eolia
Steve Oliver
Louisiana
Clarence Christopher
Wellsville
Harvey Fox
Vandalia
Walter Simpson
Mattie Montague
Stoutsville
Mary Jo Pasley
Teresa Horton
Jennie Fisher
Edwin R
Eastern Star
Becky
Ed Erdel
Ellen
Steve
Rowland
Erdel
Emmett Johnson
Arbela
Mokane
New Bloomfield
William S. Oliver
Rs. Lehenbauwer
Herman Pflantz
Sharon Pflantz
Karen Heidbreder
Brenda Johnson
Elmer Lehenbauer
Loretta Redmond
Ledger
Farmers Mae Mete Treats
West Liberty St
Allup Johnston Farm
Centralia
Dixie Queen Pastry Shop
Mrs. Thurman Mayes
West Liberty Street
Miss Zeigler
Mr. Fischer
Dottye Parris
Paul Turner
Garfield
Bessie Jones
Faye Lipp
Woodlawn
W. Pearson
W. Love Street
RFD
Macy Willig
N. Olive
Homer Websters
Charm Gift Shop
South Side Square
Garnett
Calvert
S. Jefferson Mexico, Mo
Becky Burton
Erdell
Highway 54
Owity Club
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