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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1974
Page
4
In Rocheport at the Rocheport Methodist Church a double ring ceremony united Miss Sara Russell and Patrick Cronan. The couple, both graduates with ties to Lindenwood and SMU respectively, will reside in Glasgow where Cronan opened a law office.
Calendar notes list diverse community activities from Audrain county including Audrain Duplicate Bridge at Air Park Motel June 14 7 30 p m and Margaret Bottome Circle of The Kings Daughters and Sons with Ola Mae Burchfield assisting. Also OATS bus trips June 15 to Lake of the Ozarks June 16 Lake San Lynn and Father s Day picnic, June 16 Hannibal doctor visits June 17 Gilman Guild picnic June 17 Senior Citizens Library Group June 17 Portugal and Spain slides June 17 OATS bus June 18 newsletter party at Charles Thomas home St John s Lutheran Vacation Bible School June 9 21 Six Flags trip June 19 Homemaker s Club June 19.
Mr and Mrs Bill Beever of Route 5 Mexico marked 25 years of marriage with an open house at their home. The couple wed June 11 1949 at Chillicothe Methodist Church and now reside in Mexico where they work at the Missouri Livestock Auction Center. Out of town guests included relatives from Polo Chillicothe Lincoln Neb West Lake Village Calif Hazelwood and Avalon.
Mrs. Pat Brandis of Mexico announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Marsha Brandis to Ralph Gifford of Columbia, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gifford of Independence Kansas. Miss Brandis holds a 1973 B S in education from Columbia and Mr. Gifford earned a 1970 education degree from the University of Missouri. Both are employed at State Farm Insurance Co. An August wedding is planned.
The Audrain County Historical Society requests a volunteer with library experience and knowledge of Library of Congress classification to organize records and artifacts. Skills in archaeology population war transportation and other fields are helpful. Local knowledge of Audrain County and its waterways is desired.
Section Six of the CWF of the First Christian Church held its annual June carry in dinner at Mrs. Nelson Brown's home. President Mrs Galene McDermott led the business session with 20 members answering roll call. Reports on the year were read by Mrs Blanche Power, Mrs Lillian Zuck, Mrs Frank Richards, and Mrs Harold Erdel. Zuck assisted as co host for the event.
Twenty three members attend the general meeting of Christian Women’s Fellowship of Montgomery City Christian Church for officer installation. Officers listed include president Mrs Richard Kelsick and others. Afternoon and evening groups install new officers and continue Bible study and worship themes with readings from Luke and Daniel and a poem.
Mr and Mrs Roy K Stowers of 1415 Omar Street were honored in a golden wedding observance marking their June 7 anniversary. An open house at son LeeRoy Stowers Thompson joined by daughter-in-law Paula Stowers and others. couple married June 7 1924 in Mexico where they have lived. Mary Hartegan is Mrs Stowers' former name. A carry-in dinner followed a noon service. Members and relatives from nearby towns attended. One granddaughter was unable to attend due to a hospital birth.
Local society notes list Virgil Williams hosting a family dinner with many relatives from Mexico Fulton and neighboring towns. Visitors include Mrs. Richard Krausman from Cleveland and Miss Honora McCarty at a gathering in Overland. Also noted are retirement celebrations for Mrs. Mary Ey Green and community PTA events at Bridgeway Elementary. Dale Bozarth visits from Danville while J J Gill and Margaret Gill guests attend from Quincy and Mexico.
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