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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1977
Page
3
Dear Home Launderers, before grocery shopping, consider store-brand detergents. A major manufacturer claims national brands share the same key ingredients and cleaning power as store brands, with differences mainly in perfume and marketing.
Heloise notes brands cost 20 to 33 percent less, a meaningful saving for daily laundry needs at current prices.
Members of the Leisure Hours Club met at Mrs. Marvin Griffiths home and elected officers led by Mrs. David Taylor as leader and Mrs. Gene Taylor as assistant. The group aims to aid elderly in nursing homes, assist the hospital, and fund charity projects including quilting, crafts, bake sales, and school missions. Next meeting is Tuesday at Mrs. Swanks home at 11:00 a.m. with a noon luncheon.
Montgomery City announces the engagement of Cathy Sue Deering to James W. Leu Jr. Miss Deering, a 1976 Montgomery County R-2 graduate, attends the University of Missouri. Leu, a 1975 graduate, attends Northeast Missouri State University and works for Norfolk and Western Railroad. A June wedding is planned.
The McClintic Rustlers held a meeting at the home of Mrs. George Doebelin. New officers for the coming year were elected: president Mrs. Clyde Brown, vice president Mrs. John Maxwell, secretary Mrs. Laverance Troesser, treasurer Mrs. Robert Maxwell, and reporter Mrs. Doebelin. The program Recycling Clothes was presented by Mrs. M L Maxwell and Mrs. Donald Shoup with help from members. Gifts were given to Mrs. Troesser and Mrs. Tom Maxwell.
Miss Shirley Jesse was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Fred Shock and Mrs. Chester essee pean. Attendees included Mrs. Charles Jesse, Miss Kathy Jesse, and many relatives, as the event announced Miss Jesse’s upcoming marriage to Michael Hightshoe of Mexico on March 26 at St. Brendan's Catholic Church.
All-day and evening gatherings listed for Wednesday through Saturday include Xi Epsilon Alpha and Xi Gamma Alpha meetings at home of members, Opti-Mus Farm and Home, F and L Hustlers, Breast Feeding Clinic at Mexico Methodist, Knitting Group, and OATS Bus routes. Thursday features regional life group meetings, health conference, and various club events. Friday lists Mother’s Morning Out, World Day of Prayer, VFW Chili, and EK bus runs. Saturday presents Delta Kappa Gamma, Thompson Saddle Club dinner, Jefferson City dance, and OATS bus routes.
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