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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1971

Page

7

Miss Hudson and Mr Chapman Are Married Friday Afternoon

Miss Pam Hudson and Jerry Chapman wed in a 2 pm double ring ceremony at First Christian Church parlor with Rev. George B. Wraith officiating. The couple, both from local addresses, plan to live at 804 N Western Ave. Chapman works for Southwestern Bell. Hudson is a 1971 Mexico High School graduate.

Pam Hudson Jerry Chapman First Christian Church George B. Wraith James Hudson Missouri Ave David L. Chapman Paris Road James Chapman Mexico High School Chapman Western Ave Southwestern Bell Telephone Co

Society Notes From Local Society Page

Mrs. Carl Jesse left yesterday for Huntsville Alabama to visit her son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs Carl Jesse and family. Mr and Mrs Richard Vollmer of Greensboro North Carolina have been guests this week of her parents Mr and Mrs Howard Walker. Additional guests on Sunday will be Mr and Mrs J E Jones and Mr and Mrs Ernest Jones of Quincy and Mr and Mrs Leroy Brad of Hannibal.

Carl Jesse Huntsville Ala Richard Vollmer Greensboro N. C Howard Walker J. E. Jones Ernest Jones Quincy Leroy Brad Hannibal

Veterans and women meet at Garfield Heights center

Calendar notes a carry in dinner for World War I veterans and Auxiliary at Garfield Heights Community Center at 7 p.m. Ninth District Women's Democratic meeting is at the 4 H Center with registration at 9 a.m. Evening circles of First Presbyterian Church gather Thursday with Circle Seven Circle Eight and Circle Nine led by specified hostesses. Sunday features the church annual family picnic in the Activities Hall after morning worship.

Garfield Heights Ninth District First’ Presbyterian Church Wailon White Beckley Holtman Westminster Room of Church Grace Pack First Presbyterian Church

Bufka Johnson Rehearsal Dinner At Weakly Home

Mr and Mrs Chris Weakly hosted a rehearsal dinner at their home ahead of the marriage of Patricia Johnson and Alan Bufka. The wedding takes place at Mexico United Methodist Church this evening at seven with a reception in the church education building. Guests include the bride and groom to be Pat Johnson and Alan Bufka, and their families from Mexico New Florence Montgomery City Rush Hill and other friends and relatives.

Chris Weakly Patricia Johnson Alan J. Bufka Mexico United Methodist Church Howard Johnson Mexico Tony Bufka New Florence Jeff Marsh Jim Dowell Verl Naughton Sallee Levingston Debbie Monson Sharie Nichols Susan Miller Roger Williams Montgomery City Betty Shoup Rush Hill Jim Bufka

Auxvasse Club Lunch Hosts Health Talk by Dr John Owens

Dr John Owens spoke on cancer at a luncheon in the Auxvasse Community Building. Hostesses AUXVASSE Mrs W E Sims Mrs Leo Burt and Mrs John Owens led arrangements with members present and guests named. Discussions covered a home tour on June 16 and a council meeting on June 12. A park picnic on June 23 with Happy Hour Club as hostess and the Harrison Club family picnic set for July 3 at Auxvasse Park were announced. Multiple members received secret birthday gifts and hostess gifts were drawn.

Auxvasse W. E. Sims Leo Burt John Owens Richard Coi Casper Pace Happy Hour Club Harrison Club Auxvasse Park L. H. Galen John Overfelt Clarence Young Dr. Owens Mr. Coil Mr. Burt Ernest Hoover Elmer Leopold W. F B. Sims Linda Leopold Carol Sims Cindy Vicky Ricky Coil Roy Coil F. £. Christeson Hoover Harry Leopold Leo Leopold E. J. Lubbers Jess Pickrell T. K. Stephens Ray Vandiver William Wilson Galdys Zuroweste Lewis Monk

Edwards Edwards Rehearsal Dinner at Monterey Mexico union

Miss Barbara Ann Edwards of Mexico and William Beaumont Edwards of Marshall wed at 11 o clock in a Methodist ceremony officiated by Rev Jeff Marsh. Hosts were Capt and Mrs R Sullivan of Miami Missouri. Attendees included the Edwards families and local friends listed in the article.

Barbara Ann Edwards Mexico William Beaumont Edwards Marshall Sullivan Miami Monterey Miss Edwards Mr. Edwards Mexico United Methodist Church Jeff Marsh Harold R. Edwards Paul Smith Dave Ludwig Jesse Baker Elaine Greg Marsh Musette Logan Adonis Trammell Lois Schoeppel Linda Snook John Edwards James Edwards Jim Forbis

VFW Auxiliary Announces Poppy Sale Winners

Winners of the youngster poppy sale over Memorial weekend were announced at the VFW Auxiliary meeting at the VFW Home. Orval Head Jr won $5 first, Donald Marking $3 second, and Mark Foreman $2 third.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary VFW Margaret Story Orval Head Jr Donald Marking Mark Foreman Marlin Cahall Dorothy Snarr J. A. Greenburg Viola Keele Lyndall Frisbie Peggy Brumback Clyde Kotsenburg Story

Mrs Ball Hostess For Happy Hour Club Meeting

Happy Hour Club members met Thursday evening with Mrs. Lebbins Ball presiding. Mrs. Roy Field read an explanation of the Lord's Prayer for devotion and read Funny, But True, followed by prayer. A note of appreciation to Mrs. Ball was read. Plans were made for a picnic Friday night June 18 at Lakeview Park. Prizes went to Mrs. Watts, Mrs. Sue Modory and Mrs. Jimmie Watts.

Happy Hour Club Lebbins Ball Roy Field Lee Watts Ball Lakeview Park Watts Sue Modory Jimmie Watts Charles Hooke Chester Thompson Finley Stumpf Herbert Blades Hubert Rose Cecil Haggard Jennifer Watts

Black-Weaver Rehearsal Dinner Premarital Plans in Missouri

Mr and Mrs C L Black host a rehearsal dinner at KC Hall for Miss Helen Joan Weaver and Charles L Black Jr the couple will wed with Rev Jeff Marsh reading the ceremony at 4 PM Saturday The guest list includes families and friends from Mexico Paris Centralia Columbia and St Louis among others with many relatives anticipated for the celebration.

C. L. Black Knights of Columbus Hall Helen Joan Weaver Charles L. Black Jr Mexico United Methodist Church Jeff Marsh J. B. Gipson Jr Lois Gipson Bessie Dodd Vickie Levingston E. T. O’brien Larry Charles Mexico Don DeVault Troy Paris Kenneth McCue Larry Fierge Springfield Billy Joe Adkisson Tracy Centralia Richard Valentine Fowler, Ill Jay Hoover Columbia Sharon Lawson Fred Long St. Louis Duane Charles Kansas City Kan Larry Valentine Ray Shock Hazelwood

Environment Study Group Not Do-Gooders Only

Mid-Missouri University Extension centers plan an environmental quality program led by Gil Rhodes to study problems, educate citizens, and organize local activities. An eight-county committee will spotlight solid waste disposal water and air quality, stressing objective analysis and citizen action.

Mid-Missouri Gil Rhodes Mexico Rhodes Audrain County David Wyatt Ernest Lehto Fred Mertens R. E. Besalke Don Biuteel University of Missouri Columbia

Two New Members For Women of Moose

Mrs. Robert Gilmore presided as two new members joined the Women of the Moose at the Thursday Home meeting. Mrs. Harold Fuqua of Mexico and Mrs. Grace Long of Kirksville were welcomed, with Mrs. Long joined by Mrs. Virginia Raney and Mrs. Gerald Crow. Installation of new officers set for June 17. eleven members attended.

Robert Gilmore Women of the Moose Harold Fuqua Mexico Grace Long Kirksville

Birthday party honors Mr McAllister on 31st birthday

Charles McAllister celebrated his 31st birthday on Thursday with a party at home. Guests included the Rev and Mrs Delbert Admire and son Marty, Mr and Mrs Earl Estes Sr, Mr and Mrs Bill Nichols and family, Keven Darcy Darren and Stacy, Mrs Virgil Williams and daughter Robin, Ben Johnson and Debbie and Todd McAllister. After ice cream and cake, the group played basketball.

McAllister Charles McAllister Delbert Admire Marty Earl Estes Sr Bill Nichols Keven, Darcy Darren Stacy Virgil Williams Robin Ben Johnson Debbie Todd McAllister

Morris Opens Six Flags in Missouri

Lt Gov William 8 Morris opened Six Flags over Mid-America in St Louis County predicting strong tourist impact. Gov Warren Hearnes proclaimed June 5 as Six Flags Day in Missouri to mark the grand opening. Similar centers already operate in Texas and Georgia.

ST. Louis William 8. Morris Mid-America Morris Warren E. Hearnes Missouri St. Louis County Texas Georgia

Laddonia Centennial Parade Scheduled for Aug 7

Laddonia announces parade set for Saturday August 7 at 4 p m led by the centennial committee chaired by Gordon Pasley. Earlier notice of August 4 is corrected.

Laddonia Gordon Pasley Centennial Committee

Golden Eagle Passport Permits Available in 1971

The Audrain County ASCS Office offers the 1971 Golden Eagle Passport, a wallet size ID costing $10. Valid from January 1 to December 31, 1971, it admits the holder and all passengers in a private noncommercial vehicle to over 3,000 Federal recreation areas that charge automobile fees. No usage limit.

Golden Eagle Audrain County ASCS

Patty Duke Wins Annulment After Short Marriage

Santa Monica Calif AP actress Patty Duke gains annulment in Superior Court over a marriage to Michael Tell that lasted 19 days after a June 24 1970 wedding and was never consummated. Duke, 23 at the time, rose to fame with The Miracle Worker and later won an Oscar in 1962.

Santa Monica Calif Patty Duke Superior Court Miss Duke Helen Keller Michael Tell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Hudson Mr. Chapman World Wide Travel Agency Helen Wraith Hoxsey Hotel Bidg Mrs. Ball Calvert E. Liberty Mexico, Mo Black-Weaver Michael Sullivan Independence Reading J. L. Beam S. Jefferson St Michael Paul Sullivan H. McKinney Moberly Moose Phillip Eugene Peak Gene Peak Wellsville Route 2 Stanley Hawkins Fred Johnston Pker Jewelry Cs American Gem Society Jefferson Fred McClincy Pottstown Fred Owl Six Flags Golden Eagles Precht- Pickering Suneral Home THE Order OF the Golden Rule MPL Missouri Power & Light Company
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