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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1971

Page

4

Walter Tratchels Observe 58rd Wedding Anniversary

Walter Tratchel and his wife Frankie Brenton celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary at their Benton City area home with four children and six grandchildren. They reside at the same home for 49 years and attend the First Christian Church in Mexico. Children include Mrs Lester Stowers of Mexico and Mrs John McDonald of St Louis.

Walter Tratchel Benton City First Christian Church In Mexico Lester Stowers John McDonald St. Louis W. B. Tratchel The Frank Tratchel

Miss Schreier to Wed James Newbrough in April

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Schreier of 1419 S Calhoun announce the engagement of their daughter Catherine Ann Schreier to James R. Newbrough, son of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Newbrough of 1019 W Boulevard. Catherine a 1970 Mexico High School graduate works for State Farm in Columbia. James, a 1970 MHS graduate, works at Florsheim Shoe Co. The wedding is set for April 24 at St. Brendan Church.

Thomas F. Schreier S. Calhoun St Catherine Ann Schreier James R. Newbrough John P. Newbrough W. Boulevard Schreier Mexico High School State Farm Insurance Companies Columbia Newbrough Florsheim Shoe Co St. Brendan Church

Maxwelles Return From Five Weeks Vacation Across States

Mr and Mrs R Glenn Maxwell concluded a five week southern trip visiting Eglin Air Force Base in Florida Phoenix Arizona and Florida Disney Land. They also endured a week snowbound in New Mexico and Kansas. Visits included family gatherings with the Balls Stuarts and LeBinns in Missouri and Salem and a weekend with Mrs Ruby Crawford in Marshfield. Also noted are local society notices and upcoming meetings of Delta Rho Chapter Epsilon Sigma Phi Rebekah Lodge and other clubs with speakers and socials through midweek.

R. Glenn Maxwell Sgt Don Hall Eglin Air Force Base Pensacola Fla Phoenix Ariz Roy J. Leopold Florida Disney Land Maxwells New Mexico Kansas Charles Ball Randy Danny Lebbins Ball Ronald Stuart Allen Ronnie Salem Stuarts Rockport Stuart Mary Lou Ball Lebbins Balls Ruby Crawford Marshfield Earl Huff

VFW Auxiliary to finalize plans for new building dedication

Tonight at the VFW Home on North Jefferson street the VFW Auxiliary will meet to finalize plans for the March 21 dedication of the new Veterans of Foreign Wars building. Mrs. Marlin Cahall will preside and committee reports will be heard.

Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW North Jefferson St Marlin Cahall

Mrs. Dudley Hosts Patriotic Program at Garden Club Luncheon

Mexico Garden Club members and guests gathered for a spring luncheon where Mrs. Hazel Dudley of Excello presented a patriotic program on Martha and George Washington using 18 inch portrait dolls in colonial dress. Decorations featured red white and blue tones with doll favors and green topiary. Attendees included club members from Mexico Centralia Fulton Moberly and other area gardens clubs along with hosting and guest speakers.

Martha George Washington Hazel Dudley Excello Mexico Fred Foege Frank Richards Club Wom Fellowship Hall Dudley Stanley Fadler Donald Filan Leo Grace L. C. Henderson Wayne Lock Bill Meador Sidney Stephens Centralia Garden Club J. A. Baumeister Mae Castle John Jickes J.A. Metcalf Ann K. Pope J. Roy Tucker Herbert Upp H. C. Ward Missy Humphreys Fulton Garden Club C. C. Cohrs Carl Kappler Ellie Miller Moberly Garden Club Clyde Walker Jack Wills Thomas Coldwell Lida ‘Kerr Linda Kerr James Doyle E. T. Pasley

Women of the Moose hold mid winter conference in Hannibal

The annual mid winter conference of the Women of the Moose was held in Hannibal Sunday with honored guests Mrs. Arthur Ranney of Kirksville and Mrs. John Neal of Moberly. Next year’s meeting will be in Mexico in March. Attendees included Mrs. Thomas Bastin Mrs. Robert Gilmore Mrs. Herbert Sterven Mrs. Geneva Minks Mrs. William Mitchell Mrs. Frank Boswell Mrs. Bernie Hogan Mrs. Wilbur Gish Mrs. Kenneth McDonald and Mrs. Blanche Power.

The Women of the Moose Hannibal Arthur Ranney Kirksville Grand Council John Neal Moberly Mexico Thomas Bastin Robert Gilmore Herbert Sterven Geneva Minks William Mitchell Frank Boswell Bernie Hogan Wilbur Gish Kenneth McDonald Blanche Power

McKane to lead South Callaway R-2 Schools in July

John Boise, native of Bowling Green and current assistant Hallsville school superintendent, will assume the role of superintendent at South Callaway R-2 Schools in July.

McKane John Boise Bowling Green Hallsville South Callaway

Missouri Driver and Safety Education Workshop in Warrensburg

Members of the Missouri Driver and Safety Education Association will meet at Central Missouri State College March 12 and 13 for the organization's annual spring workshop.

Warrensburg Missouri Driver and Safety Education Association Central Missouri State College

Blue and Gold Banquet Held for Pack 53 at St Brendan

Pack 53 gathered at St. Brendan School on Thursday for a Blue and Gold banquet with a carry-in supper. Awards went to many dens including Wolf and Webelos badges, with Den Four introducing new members and den mothers as Bill Dearley outlined Scouting goals.

St. Brendan School Steve Reznicek den One Pat Harlow Den Jerry Engle Chris Hagan den Four Brad Broemmel John Hagan Matt Lawrence Dale Mudd Bobby Blessing Kevin Mueller Lowell Hagan III Judy Broemmel Bill Dearley

Wedding Bells for Miss Betty Sanders and Ray Boley

The wedding of Betty Sanders of Warrenton and Ray Boley of Mexico occurred Saturday at 2 pm in Warrenton. The bride wore a white satin gown with lace and a shoulder veil, carrying white chrysanthemums. Guests included the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sanders and Mr. and Mrs. Clara Boley, with brother Rodger Boley and others from Mexico. The couple resides at 204 Morgan St Warrenton and he works at Permaneet Furniture Co Wright City.

Betty Sanders Warrenton Ray Glen Boley Mexico Lee Sanders Route 3 Clara Boley N. Jefferson St Boley Rodger Boley Ray Boley Morgan St Permaneet Furniture Co Wright City Sharon Adams Lee Theresa Boley Wendy Richard Chris Boley

April Bride-to-be Honored in Garfield Heights Shower

Miss Ruth Dollens, fiancee of Roland Frey Jr., was honored at a bridal shower Saturday evening at Garfield Heights Community Center. Hosts included Mrs. Robert Holtkamp and others. the couple plans to marry on Saturday, April 3, with many relatives and friends invited.

Ruth Dollens Roland Frey Jr Garfield Heights Community Center Robert Holtkamp Ralph Crum Milton Walden Junior Crockett Sue Madory Raymond Collens Roland Frey Carleen Debbie Keleigh ‘Bonney Eddie ‘Brown Joe Offutt Kathy Holtkamp

Bride Norfleet honored at Friday bridal shower

Mrs. Norfleet formerly Miss Betty Jo Sydenstricker was feted at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Eddie Sydenstricker and Mrs. Wynn Henderson of Mexico and Mrs. Ola Mae Hayes and Mrs. Ron Phillips of Fulton at the Sydenstricker home. A long list of relatives and family friends from Auxvasse Fulton Centralia Thompson and Marshall attended.

Bruce Norfleet Betty Jo Sydenstricker Eddie Sydenstricker Wynn Henderson Mexico Ola Mae Hayes Ron Phillips Fulton Sydenstricker Ralph Sydenstricker Edgar Norfleet Lottie Sydenstricker Joe Sydenstricker Jeff

Also Mentioned on This Page

Walter Tratchels Fuqua Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio Washington Paula Fuqua Delta Rho Epsilon Sigma Phi Rosa Noble Grand Club Rebekah Lodge C. H. Nichols Leland Crews Audrain Area Mexico Garden Club Mrs. Dudley Martha Tuepker Gordon Kerr Otto Roth Gordon Gilman Harriette Pasqueth Carl R. Anderson W. W. McMonigle Laurene Miller Lewis Arnold Glen Atchison Jesse L. Beam George Brown Don Buie Ann Doyle Flossie Duty Thelma M. Edwards Joel Guthrie E. C. Hodge Alice Houchins Raymond Jennings QO. B. Johnson Oliver McDaniel Thomas Moore Margaret Story Tom S. Talley Sr A. A. Tuecker You Global Travel Service Hoxsey Hotel Southwestern Bell Miss Sanders Mr. Boley Miss Dollens April Mrs. Norfleet Mobil Homes K & M Printing Co Ini Commerce Bank West Jackson Motor Bank E. Liberty F.D
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