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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1971

Page

3

Divers 50th Wedding Anniversary Observed in Auxvasse

Sunday afternoon Auxvasse honors Homer and Della Divers on their 50th wedding anniversary at the Baptist Church. Their son Richard and daughter-in-law from Kansas City plan the celebration with Cecil and Mrs English assisting. 3 to 5 pm invitation extended to friends and relatives. Mrs Divers was Della English before July 3 1921. Mr Divers retired after running a grocery and feed business and the Dairy Bride area. They have seven grandchildren.

Auxvasse Homer Divers Richard Divers Kansas City Kan Baptist Church Cecil English Divers Della English

Heckart Heads to London Law Firm for Summer

Robert Heckart will join Thompson Quarrells and Megaw in London for the summer after visiting his parents in Mexico. He is a Harvard Law School rising second year student, class of 1966 Mexico High School and 1970 Yale graduate.

Robert Heckart Henry Heckart London England Thompson, Quarrells and Megaw Harvard Law School Cambridge Mass Heckart Mexico Yale University New Haven

Busy Bees 4-H Club Holds Meeting at Center

The Busy Bees 4-H Club met at the 4-H Center with Richard Schremp presiding. Jane Talkman and Debbie Kirchhoff reported on Knitting One, Carla Kirchhoffen demonstrated How to Set a Table, Charlene Isgrig showed How to Measure Dry Ingredients, and Richard Schremp presented Sow and Litter. Members voted not to participate in Share the Fun Night. refreshments were served by the Cleetons and Schremps.

Busy Bees Richard Schremp Jane Talkman Debbie Kirchhoff Carla Kirchhoffen Charlene Isgrig Cleetons Schremps

Miss Couch and Mr Riley Marry In Centralia

In Centralia United Methodist Church on Sunday June 6 Diane Couch and Gregory Riley of Columbia wed in a 2 pm ceremony. Rev Thomas Adams officiated with music by Mrs. Harry Johnson and Mrs. Joyce Pauls. The couple’s families, wedding party details, bridal attire, and reception were noted along with their new addresses.

Centralia United Methodist Church Diane Couch Gregory Riley Columbia Thomas Adams John Couch Fletcher Riley Kirksville Harry Johnson Joyce Pauls Kansas Debbie Couch Barbara Harold Marge Woolever Steven Riley Nyle Klinginsmith Warren Woolever Rene Riley Flower Girl Bill Couch Larry Couch Rick Hillyer Church Fellowship Hall State Farm Insurance Co University of Missouri, Columbia Lake of the Ozarks Columbia, Mo

Town and Country Meets at Lierheimers

Town and Country Extension Club met at Mrs. C. T. Lierheimer’s home with Mrs. Woodrow Black as co hostess. Mrs. Homer Martin to represent the club at the state meeting in Columbia. Virgil Thurston reported on the council meeting and revised by laws. Members displayed crafts including knitting crocheting corn shuck flowers and other decorations. Secret pal gifts went to Mrs. Robert Adams and hostess gifts to Mrs. Joe Ehrhardt and Mrs. Donald Bule. Others present included Mrs. Nelson A. Brown and several named members.

Town and Country Extension Club C. T. Lierheimer Woodrow Black Homer Martin Columbia Virgil Thurston Robert Adams Joe Ehrhardt Donald Bule Nelson A. Brown Russell Creed Donald Eick George Hogan Carl Squires Joe Young

Cradle Shower For Mrs Brown in Auxvasse

A stork shower honoring Mrs. Forrest Lee Brown of Moberly was held Tuesday night at Mrs. Jerry Brown'sAuxvasse home. Pink decorations and games filled the evening. guests included Mamie Huffmaster Debbie Atkinson Justin Foster Helen Dillard Cheryl Dillard Cheryl Smith and several family members.

Auxvasse Forrest Lee Brown Moberly Jerry Brown Mamie Huffmaster Debbie Atkinson Justin Foster Helen Dillard Cheryl Dillard Cheryl Smith Brian Kara Frank Love and Marcella Batterton Martha Moore Martha Brown Faye Fletcher Glen Miller Forrest G. Brown Greg Brown Wilson Moore

Family Picnic For Happy Hour Club at Lakeview Park

Happy Hour Club members and guests gathered at Lakeview Park for a picnic supper on Friday evening. Attendees included Jimmie Watts and daughter Jennifer, and many others listed with spouses and guests. The next club meeting is scheduled for July 22 with Mrs. Howard Kindig.

Happy Hour Club Lakeview Park Jimmie Watts Jennifer Randy Brandows Rusty Roberts Cecil Haggard Herbert Blades John Watson Marty Doris Ann Anita Lebbins Ball Howard Kindig Finley Stumpf Lee Watts Chester Thompson Sue Madory Mary Knoedler Ted Bossey Hubert Rose Bill Baker

Miss Simpson Betrothal To Mr Schatzer Announced Today

Miss Julia Ann Simpson of 1627 5 Morris Street becomes engaged to Steven Ray Schatzer son of Mr and Mrs Ray Schatzer of 608 E Love Street The couple both are Mexico High School alumni with Simpson in the class of 1967 and Schatzer in 1969 He is training at Bainbridge Naval Reserve and was formerly employed by Mexico Cleaners A July 31 wedding is planned at the First Presbyterian Church

Allan John Mossman Harper Chapel Methodist Church Osage Beach Mexico W. Monroe St Mossman Karen Dougherty W.barl Dougherty S. Clark St Clarence Mossman Jr Brussels, Ill Miss Simpson Mr. Schatzer George A. Simpson Morris St Julia Ann Simpson Steven Ray Schatzer Ray Schatzer Florsheim Shoe Co US Naval Reserve Bainbridge Schatzer

Garden Club Tour of Dolls and Antiques in Excello

Mexico Garden Club members and guests visited Mrs. Hazel Dudley in Excello touring her home with 100 plus dolls and a Doll Museum in the yard. After lunch they viewed antiques at Mrs. Dudley’s sister Iona Miller’s home, with Mrs. Jesse Green and many Excello residents in attendance.

Mexico Jesse Green Dudley Miller J. Mabry Excello Frank Richards E. M. Doyle Sam Mundy E. C. Hodge Frank Wilfley Sr Frank Wilfley Jr Sarah Wilfley Flossie Duty A. A. Tuepker Tom Talley Sr Lewis Arnold Margaret Story Thelma M. Edwards

County Line Club Meets in Auxvasse Hall Hosts and Outings

The County Line Club met at Auxvasse Community Hall with a noon covered dish luncheon. Mrs. Carl Gilman and Mrs. Robert McBurney hosted. President Mrs. James Fulkerson opened with devotion and read a poem. A June 16 home tour in Callaway County was planned. A July 17 picnic was scheduled for Auxvasse City Park. Hostess gifts and secret pal birthdays were noted. Members present included Mrs. Cyril Dow and others.

Auxvasse County Line Club Carl Gilman Robert McBurney James Fulkerson Callaway County Clancy Sitton Exterision Jefferson City Roy Coil Gilman Edward Brett John Overfelt William Telkamper Cyril Dow Robert Gilmore Allen Humphreys Frank Love

Butler Family Heads Home After Weekend Visit

Society notes report Mrs. Gene Butler and her children Becky Ben and Daniel left Monday for Springfield following a weekend visit with her mother Mrs Charles Pulis.

Gene Butler Becky Ben Daniel Springfield Charles Pulis

Christian Women's Fellowship Meeting and Officer Installation

The Christian Women's Fellowship will hold a general meeting and install officers at 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall, First Christian Church. Members and attendees are welcome to attend and participate in the installation ceremony.

Christian Women’s Fellowship First Christian Church

Harrison Family Reunion At Bank

Mrs G F Harrison hosted a family reunion in the Show Me Room at First National Bank for her children grandchildren and great grandchildren. Attendees included the Harrisons Priesmeyers and Farbers from Missouri and Kansas with two summer graduates among the grandchildren.

G. F.harrison First National Bank Robert L. Harrison Ronald Potter Kelly Leslie Mitchell Moberly Lindell Harrison Christian Kirksville N. C. Sanderson Jennie Jacksonville Donald Mexico Virginia Anderson Finch College New York City Mindy Farber Shawnee Mission West High School Overland Park

Swim Party for A H Club Sets July 11

Molino Musketeers met at Highway R-Three School with president Jane Fisher presiding. Pledges led by Susan Baker and Donna McDermit. Foods Three demonstrated Picnic Meals. A swim party was set for July 11 by the George Milligan and James Murphy families. Thirty eight members and eleven guests attended.

Molino Musketeers Highway R-Three Jane Fisher Susan Baker Donna McDermit Foods Three George Milligan James Murphy

Today in History by The Associated Press

Ten years ago Ambassador Adlai Stevenson returned from a South American tour to brief President Kennedy and shape Latin American policy. Five years ago Charles de Gaulle visiting the Soviet Union spoke of a new alliance. One year ago Nixon signed a bill lowering the federal voting age from 21 to 18.

Adlai Stevesnon John F. Kennedy Charles de Gaulle France Soviet Union Nixon

Miss Fair And Mr Bell Wed In Centralia First Baptist

Rhonda Jean Fair and John Bell James married in a 2 p m ceremony at the First Baptist Church Centralia officiated by Rev Ivan Donaldson. The bride’s gown featured lace and satin with a lace train and the couple left for a brief honeymoon after a reception in the church dining room.

Centralia Rhonda Jean Fair John Bell James First Baptist Church Ivan Donaldson Mexico Venice Martha Fountain Miss Cossey Cathy Fair Linnette Mann

Birmingham visitor to spend holidays with Kincades and Duttons

Mrs Albert E Dutton arrives from Birmingham Alabama for a three weeks visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Kincade and her parents in law Mr and Mrs Albert Dutton. She will be joined Friday by Mr Dutton who will visit for two weeks.

Albert E. Dutton Birmingham Ala Frank Kincade Albert Dutton Mr. Dutton

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