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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1973

Page

3

Miss Haerer Marries Mr. Adams Friday Night

The First Presbyterian Church sanctuary set the scene for the Friday 7 30 wedding of Miss Dontra Kay Haerer and Donald Ray Adams. Rev. Robert R. Collins officiated as attendants wore avocado green and yellow while the couple planned a Salmons Trailer Court home. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Haerer, wore white satin with English lace and seed pearls, followed by a colonial bouquet. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gayle Adams, is employed at Kaiser Refractories, and the couple will reside in Salmons Trailer Court after a short wedding trip.

First Presbyterian Church Dontra Kay Haerer Donald Ray Adams Robert R. Collins Martin Haever N. Jefferson St Adams Gayle B. Adams Robin Hood Rd John W. Willer Miss Haever Marilyn Melahn University of Missouri Columbia Jill Haerer David Sublette Larry Adams Jerry Clayton Bill Beasley Judy Adams Lorene Doebelin Marlene Doebelin Donna Shrader Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville Kaiser Refractories

Mrs Lehto Discusses HD Corporation Welfare Changes

Mrs Ernest Lehto, Audrain County director of the Human Development Corp, spoke at a Margaret Bottome Circle meeting about the welfare bill H R 1 and its effect on Missouri recipients. She outlined grants and supplements, noting many will lose monthly benefits and that commodity foods may be restricted for aged disabled and blind recipients. She questioned if the poor would be helped by mail rather than in person.

Ernest Lehto Audrain County The Human Development Corp Margaret Bottome King’s Daughters and Sons Martha Elsie Ward Lehto Missouri ADC HDC County Welfare International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons C.L. Conerley New York Mexico Eva Lee Jackson Elmer Gatewood J.L. Beam Martha Tuepker Thelma M

Senior Girl Scouts plan activities in Mexico Missouri

A Heart of Missouri Council senior cabinet meeting will be held in Mexico on March 24 at 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Girl Scout Troop 259 met at the church to announce events including a Court of Honor March 19, Sun Day gatherings March 11, and a can and glass recycling drive March 11 17. Four girls were named for the Washington DC trip this summer: Mary Beth O Blennis Sue Ellen Godager Twila Gardner and Ann Lankford.

Heart of Missouri Council Mexico First Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church William Nowell Jr Raymond Groves Barbara Cindy Bingham Washington, D. C Mary Beth O’blennis Sue Ellen Godager Twila Gardner Ann Lankford Nowell Mission Mountains Montana Jorge Garcia Missouri Military Academy Paul Hoover Ned Beckes

Prairie Dale 4-H Club Meets At Littleby Church

Prairie Dale Helping Hands 4-H Club met at the Littleby United Methodist Church with 19 members and 2 visitors. Debra Davenport presided. Mary Gayle Talley led pledges. Bruce Talley led singing. Cindy Talley and Penny Travis gave project reports. Louise Drake listed as advisor and Vicki Drake elected chair of the Sunday committee. Fawn Talley, Karen Berry, Bruce Talley, Wade Newbrough named as members. Next meeting set for April 2 at the church. Jolly Workers 4-H Club met at the 4-H Center with Jackie Crews presiding. pledges led by Crews and Andy Ekern. Discussed Boy Scout dinner March 24, 4-H Sunday May 27 with Hisey Helpers and Busy Beavers. horsemanship clinic at Stephens College April 14 with members planned to attend. Club earned blue ribbon for membership and red ribbon for scrapbook in 1972. health talk on Heart Attacks by Andy Ekern. Treva Withers demonstrated baking oatmeal cookies.

Prairie Dale Helping Hands Littleby United Methodist Church Debbie Davenport Mary Gayle Talley Bobby Stanford Bruce Talley Cindy Talley Penny Travis Louise Drake Vicki Drake Fawn Talley Karen Berry Wade Newbrough Barbara Berry Barb Farris Jolly Workers Jackie Crews Andy Ekern Hisey Stephens College Columbia Treva Withers Don Withers

Laddonia Names Outstanding Young Woman of the Year

Mrs. LaRue Elwood Beverly LaRue was chosen Laddonia’s Outstanding Young Woman of the Year at a Thursday night tea in Fellowship Hall of the Christian Church. The event was sponsored by the Laddonia Jaycee Wives with sponsorship by the Laddonia Rebekah Lodge No 82. She is mother of three and active in the Presbyterian Church.

Laddonia Laddonia Jaycee Wives Elwood LaRue Elwood Beverly) LaRue Fellowship Hall of the Christian Church Laddonia Jaycee LaRue Laddonia Rebekah Lodge No. 82 Presbyterian Church

Calendar of local events for March in Mexico and Rush Hill

Sunday activities include Mexico Men's Chorus rehearsal at MHS 7 30 p m Pinewood Derby for Cub Scout Troop 57 at Armory 1 30 p m and a Rush Hill Senior Citizens party at 2 p m hosted by local groups. Monday lists misc club at Garfield Heights 11 a m to 4 30 p m and business women at Royal Cafe 6 30 p m all on March 12. Tuesday covers Chautauqua Circle 1 30 p m with Mrs Runge and multiple church circles with program details and community activity notes including a Jaycee Wives event and several candidate sponsors.

Pinewood Derby Armory Rush Hill Community Center Jolly Reapers Rush Hill Community Church McClintic Rustlers Extension Club Garfield Heights Community Center Mexico Royal Cafe

Mrs Pulis Elected Head of Auxiliary of WWI veterans

Mrs Charles Pulis was elected president of the auxiliary to Audrain County Barracks No. 1664 Veterans of World War I at the Monday night meeting at VFW Home. Other officers elected include Mrs Roy Moser senior vice president Mrs Anna Fennewald junior vice president Mrs Creel Dillard treasurer Mrs C C Lake chaplain and Mrs Charles Vanlandingham conductress. The 1973 74 slate will be installed at the April meeting with Mrs Vanlandingham retiring as president.

Charles Pulis Audrain County Barracks No. 1664 VFW Roy Moser Anna Fennewald Creel Dillard C.C. Lake Charles Vanlandingham Vanlandingham

Antique Show Opens in Jefferson City at Governor Hotel

The 10th annual antique show and sale sponsored by the New Horizon Junior Club and Missouri Federation of Women's Clubs opened Friday at the Governor Hotel in Jefferson City. It runs 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, displaying antiques and collectibles from worldwide travels to benefit Girl's Town, nurses' scholarships, and handicapped children.

New Horizon Junior Club Missouri Federation of Women’s Clubs Governor Hotel Jefferson City Girl’s Town

PTA Elects Officers and Pupils Present Program

Community R-6 PTA elected officers for 1973 74 at the Monday meeting held at the school. Co presidents were Mrs Henry Cupp and Mrs Robert Fort. Other officers include Mrs Norman Alger first vice president Mrs Wayne Wohlbold second vice president Mrs Dennis Wright secretary Mrs Bill Matthews treasurer and Mrs Gerald Sharpe historian. Program featured first and fourth grade pupils and the junior high band directed by Ray Hazelrigg with singing led by Mrs Shirley Demeton. Dr Arthur Mallory education commissioner spoke. PTA carnival netted 585 37 and science fair set for March 23 at the elementary school. Next meeting scheduled for April 2.

Scott Ss Corner Henry Cupp Robert Fort Norman Alger Wayne Wohlbold Dennis Wright Bill Matthews Gerald Sharpe Ray Hazelrigg Shirley Demeton Jeffry Albus Nora Aston Douglas Bishop Jimmy Carline Paula Ellis Kent Erwin Callen Fairchild Joni Hoyt Darren LaRue Randall Popp Randall Robison Ronald Sharp Roger Shoemaker Jason Talbott James Bealmear Beth Erdel Greg Fort Jim Gastler Losi Gaston Mary Heim Chris Lincoln Homer McCully Alan Newbrough Glenda Seale Aimee Shepherd Susie Sims Bryan Smith Kris Stewart Pat Summers Dwayne Teague Susan Tiller Chris Webber Shannon Woodruff Bruce Inlow Alice Aulbur Carla Bachmann Joann Beal Ricky Blane Robin Elliott Susan Ferguson Sabrina Gastler Kim Harris Tim Hoyt Chris LaRue Robert Layman Kevin Lovelace Karen Matthews Kenneth Middleton Sallye Phillips Sandra Schutte Brad Silvey Lisa Tarrants Kevin Barker Doris Bentley Katie Berrey Dana Brooks Brenda Durham Brian Ellis Mark Curtis Brian Erdel Cara Haynes Lori Hitz Patti Kuda Gail Lehman Robin Lower Darren Napolis Karen Poage Candie Rinker Jay Schutte Kelly Teague Paula Clarke Rhonda Cameron Kevin Freyer Lebra Hoyt Kim Johnson Melody Joiner Teresa Steelman Mike Wenzel Jim Whalen Gary Willingham Annette Aulbur Bruce Erde Suellen Freyer Stephen Gastler Holly Hale Anthony LaRue Connie Robinett Andrew Strode Mark Troesser Vickie Whalen Harold Wilson Keith Bachmann Dale’ Clarkston Dwayne Davenport Daniel Hudson Marcia Mitchell Dalana Murphy Roberta Righter Mike Sims Kim Burns William Eckler Rhonda Elliott Kathy Hoyt Randy Hoyt Jerry Knipfel Karla Phears Cheryl Schutte Randy Weige Arthur Mallory Hilda Teague Daly PTA

Girl Scouts Sunday Gathering Postponed

The all girl scouts gathering in Mexico for Girl Scout Week was postponed due to wet ground and rescheduled for Sunday March 25 at Band Shell and Lawrence Shelter in Plunkett Park. Mrs James Hill, Senior Girl Scout advisor, announced the new date and location.

Mexico James Hill

Girl Scout Cookies Delivered in Local District

District cookie chairman Mrs. Raymond Groves announced 11 000 boxes have been distributed in the district including Mexico Centralia and Auxvasse with most going to Mexico scouts. Those who missed an order can contact her at 581 1881 to obtain cookies.

Raymond Groves Mexico Centralia Auxvasse

Alpha Sigma Members Donate Ten Dollars Each Night

At a Tuesday meeting of Alpha Sigma Chapter of Fipsilon Sigma Alpha at Mrs Ray Lineberry home members voted to donate ten dollars to the March of Dimes and ten dollars to the World Center. Mrs David Riser led a macrame lesson for members and guests with Donna Smith Kim Houser Mrs John C Freeman Mrs Eddie Borgmeyer and Miss Patty Albus among attendees.

World Center Alpha Sigma Chapter Fipsilon Sigma Alpha Ray Lineberry David Riser Donna Smith Kim Houser John C. Freeman Eddie Borgmeyer Mijis Patty Albus Ane

Girl Scouts Observe Sunday Across Mexico in Week of Activities

More than 400 Mexico Girl Scouts join four million nationwide for Girl Scout Sunday, wearing uniforms and attending services at their chosen churches. The event marks the 61st anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA with the theme Today’s Vision Tomorrow’s World.

Mexico Girl Scouts of the USA

Brownie Troop Elects New Officers of Troop 281

Brownie Troop 281 names Tracy Isgrig secretary Alana Fountain treasurer and Carla McAllister with Teri Test sergeants at arms. Retiring officials are Jennifer Hill president Kelly Green secretary Sonya Callahan treasurer and Mary Etta Sheets Sandra Trout sergeants at arms. Thinking Day observed February 22 and plans set for Girl Scout Week. Mrs William Trout remains troop leader.

Brownie Tracy Isgrig Alana Fountain Carla McAllister Teri Test Jennifer Hill Kelly Green Sonya Callahan Mary Etta’ Sheets Sandra Trout Seargents At Arms William Trout

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Miss Haerer Mr. Adams South Side Square Roger Smith Dale Raleigh Jim Teague Robert Maxwell Donn Brooks Bob Berrey Doug Erdel Martin Lee Maxwell Virgil Teague Gary Dameron Vocal Music Room MHS Chautauqua Circle G. Andy Runge United Methodist Church Stallings Margaret Cole Larry Hynes Mundy Art Denver Wallace Melahn Bruce Donald Fick Winston Reed Mission Study Mission Society Alvin Wagner Jaycee Wives Philip Christopher Wayne Sims National Jaycee Wives Organization Roger Barbara) Smith Presbyterian Women of the Church Dale Jeanie) Raleigh Cawthorn Club Jim Ann) Teague Happy Hustlers Club Robert Bernice) Maxwell Henry Block East Liberty E. Liberty Perkey’s Electric N. Allen Centralia, MO R-6 Girl Scouts Alpha Sigma Esag MOB Monterey Restawant Mexico, MO Earthkeeping Channel G Channel 9 Ketc-Tv Millbrook St. Louis
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