Miss Swan Engaged to Gary Nichols in Vandalia Announcement
Vandalia couple announces the engagement of Donna Fay Swan to Gary E. Nichols. Donna Fay Swan is a 1968 Van-Far High School graduate and a junior at Northeast Missouri State College in Kirksville. Gary Nichols is a 1967 Williamstown High School graduate and also a junior at Northeast Missouri State. An early June wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
K. D. Swan
Donna Fay Swan
Gary E. Nichols
Thomas Nichols
Williamstown
Miss Swan
Van-Far High School
Northeast Missouri State College
Kirksville
Nichols
Williamstown Community High School
Northeast Missouri State
Petersen 40th Wedding Date Celebrated by Family and Friends
Mr and Mrs Walter Petersenmarked their 40th anniversary with a party at the 4 H Center Friday. Guests included Cedar Grove Extension Club members and many relatives and friends as Johnny Stumpf and several women won card prizes. The Petersens have three sons and nine grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Petersen
Cedar Grove Extension Club
4-H Center
Johnny Stumpf
Cloyd Dingman
David Shock
August Finck
Wendell Wehrman
Reed Staples
O'Dell Priest
David Moore
Petersens
Robert Hubert
Walter H. Petersen
Wildwood
Ill
Harvey Petersen
Gower
Warren Petersen
Concord
Calif
Hubert
Gene
Hoyt
Gilbert Hensen
Bennett, Ia
Petersen
George Brown
Welton Vance
Estil Woolfolk
Gene Hemphill
Fred Davis
Loran Gibbs
Lyndall Craghead
Carter Crockett
Staples
Belle Vandervier
Wehrman
Dingman
Finck
Mrs Stump Has Happy Hour Club Valentine Party
Mrs Stumpf hosted a Valentine party for the Happy Hour Club with hostess helpers Mrs Howard Kindig Mrs Bill Baker and Mrs Herbert Blades. Members exchanged Valentines and gifts from secret pals and several attendees and guests were listed with a plan for the next meeting on March 4 at the Stumpf home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Hour Club
Finley Stumpf
Howard Kindig
Bill Baker
Herbert Blades
Sue Modory
Lebbins Ball
Hubert Rose
Roy Field
Cecil Haggar
Lee Watts
Jimmy Watts
Jennifer
Chester Thompson
Stumpf
Senator Merrell to Address Audrain Retired Teachers
Senator Norman Merrell of the 1th district will speak at the Audrain Area Retired Teachers Association meeting in the Westminster Room First Presbyterian Church at 2 PM. The event is open to all retired teachers and will cover legislative matters affecting teachers.
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Norman Merrell
Audrain Area
Rebekahs Meet At Laddonia Hall
Laddonia Laddonia Rebekah Lodge met at the JOOF hall Thursday evening with Mrs. Roy Stewart presiding. International Association president's program plans were reviewed by Mrs. Francis Ellis district deputy president. Mrs. Joe Teague urged renewed Rebekah obligations in unison honoring the lodge’s Feb 27 1950 founding. The March cleaning committee includes Mrs. Dorothy Hutchinson Mrs. Kenneth Gore and Mrs. Stewart. Birthday salute went to Mrs. Hutchinson. Renewal subscriptions to International News chaired by Mrs. Lawrence Wallen will be collected at the next meeting Thursday March 11 at 7:30 p.m.
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Laddonia
Laddonia Rebekah Lodge
Joof Hall
Roy Stewart
International Association
Francis Ellis
Joe Teague
Laddonia Lodge
Rebekah
Dorothy Hutchinson
Kenneth Gore
Stewart
Hutchinson
International News
Lawrence Wallen
Society notes highlight area families’ weekend visits
Mr and Mrs Walter Staley and family spent the weekend in St Louis visiting Dr and Mrs Franklin Walton. Miss Dianne Davis, a Central Missouri State College student, visited her parents. Tim Baker, a Central Methodist College student, spent semester break with his mother. Harold Petersen and family hosted house guests Gilbert Hensen. Claudene Dobelin, University of Missouri student, visited her parents Friday.
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Wes
Walter G. Staley Jr
Walter III
Kate
Franklin
St. Louis
Franklin Walton
Dianne Davis
Central Missouri State College
Warrensburg
James T. Davis
Tim Baker
J. R. Baker
Central Methodist College
Harold Petersen
Davenport
Walter Petersen
Gilbert Hensen
Bennett, In
Claudene Dobelin
University of Missouri
Columbia
George Dobelin
Veterans and civic groups schedule week events
Calendar items list gatherings from Garfield Heights Center to Audrain County groups. Monday carry-in supper at Garfield Heights Center. Tuesday Rosa May Past Noble Grand Club supper and installation. Wednesday Audrain Area Retired Teachers Association meeting with Sen Norman Merrell as guest speaker. Thursday Tri-Hi Bridge Club luncheon.
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Garfield Heights Community Center
Audrain County Historical Society
Phyllis van Horn
Rosa May
Noble Grand Club
Rebekah Lodge
C. H. Nichols
Leland Crews
Audrain Area Retired Teachers Association
Westminster
First Presbyterian Church
Norman Merrell
Jefferson City
Tri-Hi Bridge Club
Joe Bailey
McClintic Club Meets at Silagi Home
McClintic Rustlers Extension Club gathered at the Silagi residence Thursday afternoon with Mrs. John Silagi and Mrs. Clyde Brown hosting. Treasurer Mrs. Robert Maxwell reported a $61.22 lunch sale profit from Crawley, and Mrs. George Doebelin delivered the consumer marketing report.
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John Silagi
Clyde Brown
McClintic Rustlers Extension Club
Silagi
Ruby Adams
Lincoln
Linda Larson
Robert Maxwell
Crawley
George Doebelin
Brown
Clyde Shoup
Othal Hobbs
Lawrence Troesser
Harold Maxwell
Ben Eastwood
William Goshorn
Jerome Johnson
Clarence Jones
David Johnson
Fay Brown
Tom Welge
Harold Thomas
Bushnells Honored on 40th Wedding Date
Mr. and Mrs. David Bushnell of Laddonia celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on February 12 and were honored at a February 21 reception at the home of their daughter and family, Raymond Fischer and Donna and Jeanie. About 35 guests attended. the party featured a four tier anniversary cake with 40 numerals, bells and flowers, a crystal punch bowl, white bells, and refreshments served by Donna Fischer and Jeanie Fisher.
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Laddonia
David Bushnell
Raymond Fischer
Donna
Jeanie
Donna Fischer
Jeanie Fisher
Mary Jo Pasley
Boyd Club Meeting at Auxvasse Community Hall
Mrs. Joe Holt hosted the Boyd Club in Auxvasse with eight members and two visitors. Devotions by Mrs. Haubener, Alaska history by Mrs. Satterfield and Holt, poems by Longfellow read by members, door prize to Mrs. Smithee, secret pal to Mrs. Wilson, game prizes to Mrs. Slater and Mrs. Stevens. Next host Mrs. Forrest McPheeters. play Whose Knocking at My Door? by Mrs. Loyd Spradlin and Mrs. Wilson.
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Auxvasse
Joe Holt
Boyd Club
Stanley Slater
Edith Stevens
James Haubener
Claude Satterfield
Holt
Alaska
Longfellow
Wilmon Smithee
George Wilson
Slater
Stevens
Australian Gives 4-H Program
The Strother 4-H Club met at the Community Building with 24 members, parents, and four visitors. Liz Cook led pledges, Karen Niekamp gave devotion, and L. V. Hartgrove distributed completion pins and cards for those unable to attend member recognition Night in January. Bruce Hodges, Centralia's AFS student, showed slides on Australia. Susan Powell led games and songs with Teddy DeOrnellis. Hosts were the Kenneth Davenports and Delbert Sudbrooks.
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Strother
Australia
Susan Powell
Teddy DeOrnellis
Kenneth Davenports
Delbert Sudbrooks
Marvin Hamiltons Elected Presidents of Hardin PTA
Hardin PTA met Thursday evening in the school cafeteria with W. D. Fitzpatrick presiding. The nomination committee chair, Mrs. F. M. Maupin, presented a slate for 1971-72: co-presidents Marvin and Melvin Hamilton, co-vice presidents John and Mrs. Young, secretary Mrs. Donald Fuller, treasurer Mrs. Dale Hunt, historian Mrs. C. T. Allen. They were elected and will be installed at the April meeting. An old fashioned spelling bee was held won by Robin Beamer with Robbie Deason second and Ronnie Bolton third. The next meeting will feature an art and shop display on April 22.
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Hardin Pta
W. D. Fitzpatrick
Dale Hunt
F. M. Maupin
Melvin Hamilton
John Young
Donald Fuller
C. T. Allen
Robin Beamer
Robbie Deason
Ronnie Bolton
Students Happy With Adopted Grandparents
Fulton Missouri AP reports two William Woods College students, Janet Hoffman and Barbara Brown, participate in an Adopt a Grandparent program that revives interest in life for lonely elderly residents.
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William Woods College
Mrs. Clark LaRue Hosts West Carvre Homemakers Club
LADDONIA The West Carvre Homemakers Club met Tuesday at the home of vice president Mrs. Clark LaRue. Mrs. Dorothy Fendrick showed knitting and crochet work. Valentines and gifts were exchanged. New members Mrs. Ruth Kuda and Mrs. Winnie Barker joined. The hostess gift went to Mrs. Ruth Kuda and a secret pal gift to Mrs. Donn Brooks. Next meeting with Mrs. Fendrick.
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Laddonia
West Carvre Homemakers Club
Clark LaRue
Dorothy Fendrick
Ruth Kuda
Donn Brooks
Grandson helps elderly nurse as students mentor elders
Steve Davis, Westminster College student, visits Mrs. Ophelia Tenneyson in Mokane, a bond he says helps him learn life’s important things. Edgar Smith, 93, praises his adopted granddaughters. Dr. Mary V. Brown notes a sociology project that pairs students with the aged, now in its third semester with thirteen participants.
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Steve Davis
Westminster College
Mokane
Ophelia Tenneyson
Edgar Smith
Mary V. Brown
William Woods
Westminster
State CAR session draws about 100 youths to Monterey
About 100 young people are expected Saturday for the 20th annual Missouri State Society of Children of American Revolution meeting at the Monterey. Col James Audrain Society hosts led by Jack Holtman will welcome attendees. Registration begins at 9 36 a m with hospitality hour then tour of Audrain County Historical Society Museum and lunch in the Fiesta Room. Afternoon activities include election and installation of officers and awards with entertainment by Sing Out Mexico and arrangements led by Mrs George Baumgartner of Auxvasse.
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Missouri State Society of Children of American Revolution
Monterey
Col. James
Audrain County Historical Society
Molly Watson
Columbia
Sing Out Mexico
George Baumgartner
Auxvasse
Hal Randolph
Mrs Richards Hosts CWF Brunch Speaker Review
Mrs Howard Richards addressed the Christian Women's Fellowship at First Christian Church in Fellowship Hall. She reviewed Daddy Was A Deacon by Connie M Hunt, praising the deacon father’s portrait and Oklahoma family life. About 40 women attended with Love themed decorations. Mrs J D Gilmore chaired the meeting.
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Howard Richards
Christian Women’s Fellowship
First Christian Church
Fellowship Hall
Daddy
Connie M. Hunt
Oklahoma
Academy refuses George C Scott Oscar withdrawal request
Hollywood AP reports the Academy denied actor George C Scott’s plea to withdraw his Oscar nomination for Patton. President Daniel Taradash said removing a nominee would demean the other contenders and leave the field open for full consideration.
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Hollywood
George C. Scott
The
Academy of Motion Picture Arts
Scott
Patton
Academy
Daniel Taradash
Miss Grainger Named to Park College Dean's List
Miss Laura M. Grainger was among 138 students named to Park College's Dean's Honor List for fall 1970. She earned a 3.50 GPA or better on a 4.00 scale, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Grainger of Baton Rouge Louisiana, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Grainger of Mexico. She previously graduated in 1967 from Amherst Central High School in Snyder New York.
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Laura M. Grainger
Park College
Kansas City
Miss Grainger
Joseph G. Grainger
Sandringham Avenue
Baton Rouge
H. G. Grainger
Mexico
Amherst Central High School
Snyder
New York
Computer Says College Costs Less Than Not
Liberty Missouri AP. William Jewell College says a computer study shows parents save money by sending their children to college. The analysis notes room and board at college cost about half of total education costs funded by endowments or taxes. It suggests students work their way through as a viable option.
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Liberty
Liam Jewell College
U. S. Department of Agriculture
William Jewell
Jane
Cline Couple Buy Western Avenue Home
Mr and Mrs George Cline of 1105 Jefferson Street acquire the Bybee residence at 9285 Western Avenue and will take possession on June first.
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Clines
George Cline
Jefferson St
Bybee
Western Ave
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Washington
Mrs
David Wilson
Bushnells
Holts
Marvin Hamiltons
Fulton, Mo
Janet Hoffman
Barbara Brown
Mrs. Clark LaRue
Lee
Pizza Hut
E. Liberty
Canyon
Restauran
Mexico, Mo
Safford
Mrs. Richards
Mexico City
Citizens For Fair
Jerry Brauer
Temple
Zed
Ailk
Harvest Inn
Temple's
Welch
Gerber
Zagnut
Clark
Pillsbury Flour
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