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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1971

Page

4

Becky Jane Burton Engaged to Richard Steven Erdel

Miss Becky Jane Burton daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Burton of Peoria Illinois formerly of Mexico Missouri is engaged to Richard Steven Erdel son of Mr and Mrs John Erdel of 715 Lakeview Rd The couple note Miss Burton is a Missouri University graduate in interior design and Mr Erdel a Missouri Columbia graduate in journalism He recently left the US Army and is pursuing an MS in business administration at Central Missouri State College Warrensburg A June 18 wedding is planned

Paul Burton Peoria Ill Mexico Becky Jane Burton Richard Steven Erdel John Erdel Lakeview Rd Miss Burton University of Missouri-Columbia Ray Defenbaugh Co Jane Burton Mr. Erdel US Army Central Missouri State College Warrensburg Connie O'Toole Bernard O'Toole Cleveland St George Henderson C. W. Peer Washington St Mexico United Methodist Church

Hisey Helpers With Mrs Mathews

Hisey Helpers Extension Club met at president Mrs D C Mathews home with Mrs Newton Davis leading song. Health chairman Mrs Glen Fleming outlined plans for April 14 show me room First National Bank slides on cancer and heart. County club trip to St Louis set for March 27. Members and husbands attended Fulton play March 6. Quilt for local family completed. Guests included Mrs Bob Symons Mrs Mike Kilcoyne and four children. Other attendees listed.

Hisey Helpers Extension Club D.C. Mathews Newton Davis Glen Fleming First National Bank C. L. Lifer Audrain Medical Center St. Louis Fulton Bob Symons Mike Kilcoyne Leroy Beatty Robert Bradley Floyd Brown Edwin Davis Jerry Maxwell Wayne Shellabarger Estil Woolfolk Glen Snell

Social Notes and Upcoming local events in Mexico

Mrs Cassius M Clay returns from Boca Raton visiting Mr and Mrs Stephen G Crean. Mr and Mrs Carl Bradley back from Lorens DC after niece Carolyn Smiths wedding to Danny Deason on Feb 27. Calendar items list Circle of King's Daughters, Community Chorus Easter rehearsal, high school spring concert, DAC and guild meetings, Happy Circle, Chapter HD PED, Golden Century Class luncheon and more.

Cassius M. Clay Boca Raton Fla Stephen G. Crean Crean Willie Morris Carl Bradley Lorens D. C Carolyn Smith Danny Deason Pride Carl Smith Bradleys Mexico Hal Randolph Gilman Guild First Christian Church Carl A. Safford Jr Happy Circle Centennial Baptist Church Ben Jolly Golden Century Class Fellowship Hall

Craddock Leads Wednesday Club in Book Review

Mrs. George Craddock led the Wednesday Club in a review of Rousseau and Revolution by Durant and Durant. Mrs. John M. Boyce spoke on Vietnam Yesterday and Today by Ellen Hammer, and Mrs. H. Peter Ekern discussed The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoevsky. Fifteen members attended the Mexico Audrain County Library meeting.

George Craddock Will Ariel Durant John M. Boyce Vietnam Ellen Hammer H. Peter Ekern Brothers Karamazov F. M. Dostoevsky Ernest 8. Gantt Jr Mexico-Audrain County

Shower Honors Michael S. Black

Michael Shayne Black six weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs Bill Black was honored at a baby shower in the Show Me Room of the First National Bank. Hosting the party were Mrs 0 D Austin Jr Mrs Joe L Barnett and Mrs Larry Jerichon. Guests invited included grandmothers of the infant and numerous relatives from Mexico Centria Thompson Ayvasse New Franklin Martinsburg and Lee's Summit among others.

Michael Shayne Black Bill Black First National Bank 0. D. Austin Jr Joe L. Barnett Larry Jerichon T. H. Black Bob Johnson C. L. Black William Potts Everett Jenkins Ernest Jenkins Cave Foster Bill Foley Glen Matthiesen Robert Harris Don Decker Jack McCown Robert Jesse Robert Barnes Adrain Meeks Elsie Galloway Glenn Sherrow Guy Nichols Don Forman Jim Newbrough Bob Arens Morris T. Crews Jerry Isaacs Rex Johnson Bob Kirgan Robert Peak Buddy Robinson Gene Howes Minnie Sulgrove Charles Perkey Bill Hilton Ray Uriarte Jim Rigby Houston Righter George Keen Alfred Sellenrick P. D. Myers Mexico William Johnston James Hudson Centralia Marjorie Jones Thompson Fred Sanford Ayxvasse Richard Sampo New Franklin Homer McCally Martinsburg Jerry Romdall Lee’s Summit

Miss Robey and Cosgrove Plan June Wedding

Dr and Mrs William H Robey announce the engagement of Mary Katheryn Robey to Michael Edward Cosgrove son of Patrick J Cosgrove of Clayton. Robey a University of Missouri graduate Cosgrove a graduate of the University of Bridgeport. Both employed by the Parkway School District in St Louis County. The wedding is planned for June 19.

Laddonia William H. Robey Mary Katheryn Robey Michael Edward Cosgrove Patrick J. Cosgrove Clayton Miss Robey University of Missouri Columbia Cosgrove University of Bridgeport Bridgeport Conn Robey Parkway St. Louis County

Mrs. McCord New Selection President

The Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church elected new officers for the year. President is Mrs. George McCord, first vice-president Mrs. George Hogan, second vice-president Mrs. Baker, and secretary-treasurer Mrs. Blanche Power. A devotional and program followed with emphasis on world fellowship and Latin America.

Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church William Phillips Otto Baker George McCord George Hogan Baker Blanche Power World Fellowship Velma Bartollacci Latin America Nelson A. Brown

Dinner in Columbia for Alpha Sigmas

Alpha Sigma Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority hosted a Columbia dinner at the Flaming Pit on Saturday evening. Birthday honoree Mrs. Lee Gibson attended with husband, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Willer, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Darnell and guests, Terry Pointer, James Pohle, Don Preas, Ken Settle, Gene Davis, Mr. Gibson, and David Potts and spouses.

Alpha Sigma Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Flaming Pit Columbia Lee Gibson Bill Willer Ron Darnell Terry Pointer Independence James Pohle Lexington Don Preas Ken Settle Gene Davis Gibson David Potts

Engineering and Science Day invites students March 20

The University of Missouri Columbia invites high school juniors and seniors and junior college students and their parents to an Engineering and Science Day on March 20.

Columbia University of Missouri- Columbia

Mrs Sneed Presents Antique Glassware Program

Mrs. Thomas T. Sneed led Fitzhugh Lee Chapter UDC through an antiques program at her home. She displayed heirloom glassware alongside barbwire samples and miniature China pieces while Mrs. J. D. Edmonston presided and Mrs. Carl Anderson shared knit bed socks for the 13 living Real Daughters. Seven members and a guest attended.

Thomas T. Sneed Fitzhugh Lee United Daughters of Confederacy Carl Anderson UDC C. C. Lake

Father-Daughter Banquet For Junior Girl Scouts

The annual Father-Daughter banquet for Junior Girl Scouts was held Tuesday evening in the McMillan School gym. Colorful camping themed decor highlighted the event while Troop 274 performed the flag ceremony and a camping song, and Troop 393 led the pledge and presented a Day Camp Life skit. Troop 394 sang and performed short skits including Up With People. Special guests included Mrs. Jack Baker, district advisor, and Miss Phyllis Domann of Jefferson City, a professional Girl Scout advisor who spoke about Camp Pin Oak and opportunities for girls in scouting.

McMillan School America Jack Baker Phyllis Domann Jefferson City Domann Pin Oak Lake of the Ozarks Richard Wohlers Kenneth Mortenson Raymond Oliver Charles Thomas Gary Evans George Owens Melvin Hamilton Mortenson James P. Wilson

St Patrick Tea At St Paul Church by CME members

Members of the Stewardess Board at St Paul CME Church host their annual pre St Patrick’s Day tea in the church dining room on Sunday. Rev C A Trotter serves as minister with Mrs Herbert Fountain as president and Mrs John W Holland as vice president.

St. Paul Cme Church C. A. Trotter Herbert Fountain John W. Holland Trotter Oscar P. Payne Arnett Hord Larry Spotser Zina Thompson

Mrs. McFarland Hosts Followers Class Meeting

The Followers Class of First Baptist Church met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Gerald McFarland home. President Mrs. Robert Holt led the business session. Devotion by Mrs. John F. Sparks titled The Perfect Victim. Games planned by Mrs. Bobby Jo Meyer. winners were Mrs. Randall W. Weber, Mrs. Holt, and Mrs. Max Vineyard. Also present was Mrs. John Houston.

First Baptist Church Gerald McFarland Robert Holt John F. Sparks Bobby Jo Meyer Randall W. Weber Holt Max Vineyard John Houston

Churches Across Town Schedule and Clergy List

Church notices from multiple congregations listing pastors, service times, and Sunday schools. Includes Perry, Vandalia, Hannibal, West Cuivre, and Southside Baptist churches with names of ministers, worship times, and church schools.

Crossword Puzzle Across Time

A compact crossword feature labeled Across presents clues and grid logic from AP Newsfeatures. Readers engage with short wordplay segments, offering puzzle entries and timing hints suitable for a daily paper brief.

Faith and church listings in Vandalia wellsville area

Directory style church notices for Vandalia and Wellsville including Tabernacle Church of God in Christ pastor Richard L. Smith Sunday school 9 a.m. and worship 7 p.m. plus Vandalia Nazarene First Christian Wellsville Lutheran and Methodist listings with service times and pastors.

Jack Young Bob Hoehn Herman Grafe Vandalia Tabernacle Church of God In Christ Richard L. Smith Vandalia Church of the Nazarene Don Heitman Vandalia First Christian Church Glen L. Vernon Charles Weldy Betty Lemasters Norma Willis Keystone Clags Christian Crusaders Mystery Minister Wellsville Trinity Lutheran Church Denver Schrader O'Fallon St. Paul Baptist Church L. Bynum A. J. Briscoe Donzella Kemp

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Jane Miss Becky Hisey Mrs. Matthews Margart King’s Daughters and Sons Randall Weber Mrs. Craddock Michael S. Black Gerald Thomas MaGee Linda Lois Rempe Edward JT. Rempe Coral Gables Flas Elmer H. MaGee E. Jackson St New York City Houston Tex McGee Standard Oil Co New Jersey Chemical Division Mr. Cosgrove Mrs. McCord New Selection President Alpha Sigmas South Side Square West Side Square St. Paul Church Mrs. McFarland Hoxsey Presser Hall James Forshee Japan Tokyo The Kiwanis Club of Mexico Sih James Beahan Hannibal Leroy Young Perry Presbyterian Church Gordon C. Campbell Charles Barney Perry St. William’s Church Patrick McMyler M. Perry Fern Chapel Methodist Church T. W. Cash Vandalia Faith Tabernacle Church of God School of Life Ladies Night Southside Christian Church Southside Baptist West’ Walsh Blvd Tom Tiddell Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Leslie Hudson Vandalia Second Baptist Church C. Johnson Davis Fannie Davis William Cannon Vandalia St. John’s Vandalia First Presbyterian Church Wallace Thurman Carrie Ann Kristofferson Don Trower Vandalia Methodist Church Jefferson and Washington Sts Paul S. Powell Robert Clithero Sacred Heart Church H. J. Figge Blurt Loafers Firefish Fanon Tower Varangians Khayyam Edge Persia Serene You and Me Danial Principal Hatchet Til Droop Fashion Signs Heal Minstrels Lithal Ledger Faye Bourke St Macon Logan Pharmacy Shaver— Worth Antiques Monroe City, MO
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