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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1974

Page

5

Past Matrons Club Recognition Program Honors Members

The Past Matrons Club of the Order of the Eastern Star met at Burroughs Masonic Temple. Mrs. Gayle S. Oller led the program using a Kahlil Gibran quote about nature. Awards were given to Mrs. W. E. Garrett, Mrs. Waterston Martin, Mrs. Lowell Eastin, a guest, and Mrs. Dean Reinerd. Mrs. William A. Davis chaired the meeting, distributed yearbooks, and announced future plans. A memorial to Mrs. Lillie Mae Richards and to the Grand Chapter Cancer project was noted. Many members and guests attended.

Gayle S. Oller Order of the Eastern Star Burroughs Masonic Temple Kahlil Gibran Earth Lowell Eastin Dean Reinerd William A. Davis Lillie Mae Richards Guy Riney Grand Chapter L. A. Harris Mabel Haycraft Garrett Martin H. A. Skinner Howard F. Kizer R.E. Martinz Maude Gray Joe D. Wilson Hubert Williams

Women Hear Message By Dr Peale Benton City

The Benton City Christian Church Women met Monday afternoon led by Mrs Ferol Anson with the hymn Yield Not To Temptation. Mrs Gerald Sharp hosted. Mrs Anson spoke When Wine Sparkles based on Proverbs 31 warning against strong drink and ended with a prayer.

Benton City Ferol Anson Bob Yelton

Oklahoma honors Chrisman Eugene Bonnell from Mexico on dean list

Chrisman Eugene Bonnell of Mexico is named to the University of Oklahoma honor roll in Norman. The honor requires a 3.0 GPA, enrollment in at least 12 credit hours, and no failing or unsatisfactory marks in any course.

Chrisman Eugene Bonnell Mexico University of Oklahoma Norman

Community Calendar Highlights June events

A series of local activities listed for June includes the Gilman Guild picnic at 6:30 pm hosted by Mrs. Warren Ellis, summer reading registration via Mexico City PTA Council, OATS bus trips to Six Flags and Lake of the Ozarks, Vacation Bible School at St. Johns Lutheran, dance for seniors, Welcome Wagon newcomers meeting, and a Friday ballgame with pizza. Also noted are meetings of Mexico Republican Women, Women’s Investment Club, and Audrain Duplicate Bridge, plus a tea for Mrs. Carolyn Bond hosted by local chambers and clubs.

Gilman Guild of the First Christian Church Warren Ellis Mexico City PTA Council Mexico-Audrain County Library Parents Without Partners Charles Thomas St. John’s Lutheran Church VFW Mexico-Audrain County Court House OATS Six Flags St. Louis Homemaker’s Club Garfield Community Center Lake of the Ozarks Monterey

Miss Rutherford Feted At Shower

Miss Carol Rutherford of Mexico was honored at a personal shower Tuesday evening hosted by Miss Judy Weber and Miss Janis Bounds at the Weber home on Venus Street. Attendees included Mrs. Leon Rutherford, Mrs. R.W. Weber, and several named guests. Rutherford and Pvt. Daryl L. Duchesne plan to marry June 29 at the First Baptist Church.

Carol Rutherford Mexico Judy Weber Janis Bounds Weber Venus St Leon Rutherford R.W. Weber Susie Phillips Mila Smithey Barbara Friday Dee Ann Brown Susan Friedberg Debbie Davenport Mary Livingston Terry Weber Rutherford Daryl L. Duchesne First Baptist Church

Miss Robinson and Weldon Wed at Bridal Cave Camdenton

Miss Kay Robinson and Bill Weldon tied in a single ring ceremony at the Bridal Cave Camdenton at 2 o clock on Saturday June 8. The couple, both of Mexico, were supported by parents Mr and Mrs J A Robinson and Mr and Mrs Taylor Wilson. The bride wore a white floor length gown and daisies. After a Lake of the Ozarks trip the couple resides in Laddonia. Weldon is a Mexico High School graduate and a former U S Marine Corps staff sergeant of 12 years who retired due to disability.

James Goff Williams Air Force Base Chandler, Ariz Mexico Gerald Goff Vincent Kilcoyne Camdenton Kay Robinson Bill Weldon William Gardner J.A. Robinson Taylor Wilson Miss Robinson Thomas B. Adkisson Adkisson Lake of the Ozarks Laddonia Weldon Mexico High School U.S. Marine Corps

County Line Club Hears 4-Her's Demonstrations

AUXVASSE The County Line Extension Club met June 12 with a noon luncheon. Guests were Auxvasse Advancers 4‑H. Members demonstrated in dress modeling, shell stitch crochet, wall plaques, terrariums, and crafts. A fall trip and July 27 picnic were planned. new member Don Becker joined.

Auxvasse County Line Extension Club Nora Plybon Frank Love Auxvasse Advancers Missie Whalen Janet Miller Susan Love Julie Ockert Linda Love Debbie Fulke Neal Oliver Extension Club Clancy Sitton Grace Gilman Russell Sitton Callaway County Homemaker Magazine Clancy

Tea With Missouri’s First Lady Planned in Mexico

Ladies in the Mexico area are invited to a 3 to 4 50 p.m. tea with Mrs. Carolyn Bond Missouri’s first lady on Saturday June 22 at the Audrain County Historical Society Museum. Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce and Mexico Women’s Club sponsor Kit Bond Day activities. Contact the Chamber at 581 2765 to attend.

Carolyn Bond Mexico Area Missouri Audrain County Historical Society Women’s Club Duane Rankin Donald Daut John Cottey Gary Evans JE. Taft

Mexico DAR Observes Flag Day With Capitol Tour

Members and guests of the Mexico chapter DAR toured Jefferson City landmarks for Flag Day. They visited the Executive Mansion and Cole County Historical Museum, then had lunch at the state house. Receptions and arrangements were led by Mrs. Carolyn Bond and others.

Memmbers Mexico DAR Jefferson City Executive Mansion Cole County Historical Museum State House Carolyn Bond Missouri Charles Vanlandingham F.M. Maupin John Waggett Maupin Gladys Myer Auxvasse W.P. Marion Linwood Martin Glenn Squires Centralia Burney L. Fishback Roy Fishback Fran Fishback Perry Alma Davidson Leah Davidson

B and G Hustlers Plan Jury Picnic

The B and G Hustlers 4-H club met Tuesday night at R IT School with 20 members and 7 visitors. Devotion was led by Walter Unger. Pledges were led by Carol Ann Wilson and Marga Nowlin. Members voted not to have a stand at the 4-H Fair. Career exploration program explained by Cheri Henderson, Mike Henderson, Terry Littrell, and Sharon Jennings. A swimming party and basket supper were planned for July 14 at Lake San Lyn, Centralia. Project groups reported include Clothing II and III, Dog Care, Electricity II, and Foods TH IV V VI. A tractor maintenance demonstration was given by Scott Fountain and Eddie and Tommy Spurling. A dog care demonstration followed by Cheri Henderson, Mike Henderson, Elizabeth Henderson, Debbie Niederschulte, and Donna Wilkerson.

B & G Hustlers R IT School Walter Unger Carol Ann Wilson Marga Nowlin Cheri Mike Henderson Terry Littrell Sharon Jennings Lake San Lyn Centralia Scott Fountain Eddie Tommy Spurling Mike Elizabeth Henderson Debbie Niederschulte Donna Wilkerson

Carter Farmerettes Host Noon Luncheon and Meeting

Carter Farmerette Extension Club at Mexico United Methodist Church held a noon covered-dish luncheon with devotion I Am The American Flag. Mrs. Chauney Johnson led the service. Mrs. Ward Moore opened the meeting and showed a Bob Newhart film. New president Mrs. John Richardson outlined next year’s program. Members approved July 10 Arrowrock trip to see a play. Visitors Mrs. Cadwell and Mrs. Snyder joined, eight members attended. Sunrise Jolly Neighbors discussed canning and gardening. picnic planned for July 13 at Kaiser Refractories Park.

Chauney Johnson Carter Farmerette Extension Club Mexico John Richardson Arrowrock Harold Thomas John Cadwell D.A. Snyder Jim Phillips George Keen Charles Rahmeyer Chester Allen Edwin Fick L.A. Stuart Percy Creasy George Weller Sunrise Jolly Neighbors Club Lyndal Barker Frank Robison Kaiser Refractories Park

Mr and Mrs Settle Return From Crosby Visit

Mr and Mrs Ralph Settle and granddaughter Débra Woolfolk have returned from Crosby Michigan where they visited Mr and Mrs Ken Settle and children Sherry Matt and Julie. Ken Settle is Debras uncle and a son of the Mexicoans.

Ralph Settle Débra Woolfolk Crosby, Mich Ken Settle Sherry Matt Julie Debra

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Roger W. Freeman Nelson Groves Virginia Durham Beulah Elliott George C. Call Georgia Mae Gentle Gordon W. Gilman Don Manning Roy W. Moser Lawrence F. Precht Lillian Putnam John H. Russell R. O. Worrell Howard Richards Christian College of the Bible Anson Eugene Clark Nancy Coil Pilcher Jewelry S. Jefferson Republican Women’s Club Sam Thompson Tom Taylor Little Dixie CB Club Lakeview Park Audrain Duplicate Bridge Air Park Motel Miss Rutherford Carlson Bridal & Guest Cloud Nine West Plaza Shopping Center U Specialty Shop Mr. Weldon Camdenton Cave Mr. and Mrs County Line Club Allan Humphreys Robert Gilmore Roy Coil Paul Meyer Sr John Overfelt Nora Plyton Ruth Gingrich Lawrence Bower Margaret Sitton Don Becker Donna Minnick W. Clark Nterey Macy J.H. Linder W. Jackson Joseph Scott Wagner Arthur Wagner Dallas Hovatter St. Charles Worthy Blaisdell Lynn Mass Carter Farmerettes Eugenia Nicole Veronica Antoinette Harold Fountain Robert McDonald Emma _ Fountain al McDonald Daybeen Johnson Kathy Strange Kreative Krafts Laddania INLY Ware Keine West Plaza Lawrence
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