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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1971

Page

9

Miss Peggy Dungan to Ricky Bridgman Engagement Announced

Laddonia Mr and Mrs Cecil Dungan announce engagement of daughter Peggy Dungan to Ricky Bridgman of Quincy Illinois son of Ed Hall of Liberty Hr Bridgman a 1967 Unity High School Mendon graduate served in the Army and now works for Shinebarger Construction in Quincy Illinois

Laddonia Cecil Dungan Peggy Dungan Ricky Bridgman Quincy, IL Ed Hall Liberty Miss Dungan Scott's Corner Gem City Business College Quincy Bridgman Unity High School Mendon, Ill Shinebarger Construction Co

Pastor Wohlers Leads Ladies Aid Lesson

Rev Richard Wohlers of St Johns Lutheran Church presented a lesson titled Proclaiming and Demonstrating the Word at the Ladies Aid meeting held in the church recreation room. Mrs Paul Niederschulte presided, Miss Corine Greenberg gave the devotion, with Mrs August Finck hosting and several parishioners in attendance.

Richard Wohlers St. John’s Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Paul Niederschulte Corine Greenberg August Finck Ervin Hoffman J. W Hoffman Walter Wagner Oscar Schwentker Clarence Ziel Minna Burroughs

Holzchuhs Show Slides Of Holy Land

Gleaners class members of First Baptist Church and their husbands met in Fellowship Hall Monday evening. The Rev and Mrs Lawrence Holzchuh showed colored slides of their trip to the Holy Land Rome and Israel with mementoes from those countries. Mrs J E Curry presided and Mrs J E Smithey gave the devotion A Spiritual Dregs. Thirty one members and guests were present.

First Baptist Church Lawrence Holzchuh Holy Land Rome Israel J. E. Curry J. E. Smithey

Bethel Women Share News and Plans at Meeting

The Women's Society of Christian Service of Bethel United Methodist Church met at Mrs. Helen Swanson's home. A cancer drive donation was given and plans were made to invite Bethel Montgomery City wses in April. New carpeting was discussed and a selection committee named. Lyndall Craghead led the program The Family Cluster, a Reality or an Illusion. Other members assisted and the Rev. Donaldson attended as guest pastor.

Women's Society of Christian Service Bethel United Methodist Church Helen Swanson Walter Petersen God L. L. Dean Bethel Montgomery City Wses Lyndall Craghead Gene Hemphill George Brown Loran Gibbs Swanson Dean Cloyd Dingman Fred Davis J. C. Donaldson Clara Sweitzer Mr. Donaldson

Ray Morgan to Speak at Hi-12 Club Meeting

Ray Morgan director of consultation and education at the Missouri Mental Health Center will be guest speaker at Mexico Hi-12 Club Tuesday night. He will speak after a carry in dinner at Burroughs Masonic Temple dining room at 6 p.m. Leo Erdel, club president, will preside. Rebekahs Meet AUXVASSE

Ray Morgan Missouri Mental Health Center Mexico

Weekend Visits And Local Club Activities In Mexico Area

Society notes list Kelly and Anne Gibbs visiting Marshall grandparents with parents due Sunday. Calendar highlights include Mexico United Methodist Church choir rehearsal 4:30 to 6:30 p m and Mexico High School spring concert 2 30 p m in Emmons Hall. Activities span DAC and Gilman Guild meetings, Happy Circle, PEO, Golden Century luncheon, Mexico High Twelve Club, Chautauqua Circle at the library, and Wednesday Circle meeting in Mexico.

Mexico Hal Randolph Gilman Guild First Christian Church Carl A. Safford Jr Happy Circle Centennial Baptist Church Ben Jolly Golden Century Fellowship Hall Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Mexico-Audrain County

Beulah Johnson KD Circle Meets at President's Home

Beulah Johnson Daughters and Sons circle met Monday evening at the home of circle president Mrs Shirley Andresen. Miss Phyllis Van Horn led devotions People Jesus Loved listing about eight persons close to Jesus. Mrs Paul Green led the program The American Jew with guest Mrs E Winston Reed and attendees Mrs Kenneth Dean Mrs Elmo B Inlow Miss Bette Garner and Mrs J V Wilson.

Beulah Johnson King’s Daughters and Sons Shirley Andresen Phyllis van Horn Jesus Paul Green E. Winston'Reed Kenneth Dean Elmo B. Inlow Bette Garner J. V. Wilson

Sunshine Jolly Neighbors Meet at Barker Home

Mrs Lyndal Barker hosted the Sunshine Jolly Neighbors Club at her home on Tuesday. Mrs Richard Primus led the meeting as members volunteered to staff envelopes for the Benton City area Occupational Survey Farms project completed at the meeting's close. Attending were Mrs Eugene Clark Mia Paul Joiner Mrs Roy Popp Mrs Dale Smith Mrs Emory Cox Mrs Jack McCown Mrs Eugene McCown and Mrs Sharon Sharpe with Mrs Robert Lay and 10 children as guests.

Lyndal Barker Sunshine Jolly Neighbors Club Richard Primus Benton City Eugene Clark Paul Joiner Roy Popp Dale Smith Emory Cox Jack McCown Eugene McCown Sharon Sharpe Robert Lay

Miss Carolyn Goshorn Engaged to Robert Nation

Mr and Mrs Paul Goshorn announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Carolyn Ann Goshorn to Robert Wayne Nation son of Mr and Mrs John Nation Sr Carolyn is a 1970 graduate of Wellsville Middletown R-1 High School and attends the Mexico School of Practical Nursing Nation is a 1969 graduate of Wellsville Middletown R-1 High School and serves in the United States Navy Wedding plans are complete

Caroly Wellsville Paul Goshorn Carolyn Ann Goshorn Robert Wayne Nation John Nation Miss Goshorn Wellsville- Middletown N Goshorn Mexico

Skinner Skippers Club Meets at Mrs Holsheiser Home

The Skinner Skippers Extension Club met at Mrs Harold Holsheiser's home with Mrs Sam Mundy as guest delivering a decoupage lesson. Members planned a craft day and discussed the County Extension Clubs trip to St Louis on March 27 featuring a style show and Ice Capades.

Skinner Skippers Extension Club Harold Holsheiser Bread of Life Sam Mundy Kenneth Wilson County Extension Clubs St. Louis Stix Baer and Fuller

Miss Ekern to Speak to DAC Chapter Meeting

Miss Sallie Ruth Ekern visiting from Iran will address the Captain John Hall Chapter of the Daughters of American Colonists at 1 30 p m Monday. The gathering will be held at Mrs Hal Randolph's home with regent Mrs T R Bruce presiding.

Sallie Ruth Ekern Iran Captain John

Presbyterian Circles Continue Study of Romans

The Evening Circles of the Women of the Church at the First Presbyterian Church met last night to continue the year’s study In Christ Romans. Monthly emphasis Christian Witnessing was presented. Circle Seven included Miss Lattrene Miller Mrs Thomas Bailey Mrs Robert Phillips Miss Miller 14. Circle Eight included Mrs James B Perry Mrs Monroe Cassens Mrs Opal Middleton 10. Circle Nine included Mrs John C Miller Mrs William McCallum Mrs Chloe Meng 10.

Church of the First Presbyterian Church Circle Seven Lattrene Miller Thomas Bailey Robert Phillips Miller Circle Eight James B. Perry Monroe Cassens Opal Middleton Circle Nine John C. Miller William McCallum Chloe Meng

Candlemaking Program Delights Carter Farmerettes Club

Mrs. John Norton of Anabel led a candlemaking program at the Carter Farmerettes meeting hosted by Mrs. Lois Gips. Attendees included Mrs. Ward Moore and guests Mrs. William Hirrlinger. The club, formed in 1945 with 17 members and 1.75 in treasury, planned home cancer bandages, adopted Mrs. W. E. Cawthorn as senior citizen, and held a silent auction for a knitted dust glove won by Mrs. Smithey for 6.75. The hostess gift went to Mrs. Smithey. mystery pal gifts to Mrs. Russell Phillips, Mrs. Percy Creasy, and Mrs. Glen Atchison. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Winston Reed.

John Norton Anabel Carter Farmerettes Lois Gips Ward Moore William Hirrlinger C. M. Rickard Chester Allen W. E. Cawthorn

Sing Out Mexico Entertains Nurses

The Mexico LPN chapter met at the Mental Health Clinic recreation room with 14 members present. Vice president Mrs Nelson Willingham presided while Sing Out Mexico performed during the social hour. Guests included Mrs James E Sterner, coordinator of the School of Licensed Practical Nurses, and student nurse Miss Carolyn Goshorn.

Mexico Licensed Practical Nurses Mental Health Clinic Nelson Willingham Sing Out James E. Sterner School of Licensed Practical Nurses Carolyn Goshorn

Auxvasse Crusaders Meet Records 22 Members

The March Auxvasse Crusaders gathering had 22 members in attendance. President Carol Woods led the session with the pledge and devotion by Steve Adams and Jill Nolte. Cindy Coil delivered an interesting talk on bites, followed by demonstrations on sewing tools, psychedelic salad, and French dressing.

Auxvasse Auxvasse Crusaders Carol Woods Steve Adams Jill Nolte Cindy Coil Sherry Knipp Linda Weimer Vicky Coil Dick Coil Don Weimer Glenwood Knipp

Mrs. Guy Riney Heads Past Matrons Club of OES

Mrs. Guy Riney was elected and installed president of the Past Matrons Club of the Order of the Eastern Star at a Wednesday night meeting marking the club s 35th anniversary. Officers include Mrs. Robert Moon as vice president and Mrs. Willie Garrett as secretary treasurer with other officers named. A installation service opened with a poem Rainbow of Promises and colored bows were given to each new officer. Thirty five members attended with Miss Georgia Mae Gentle in charge and Miss Matilda Rohfing announcing the slate and conducting installation. A seven weeks world tour by Mrs. A Parrish was illustrated with colored slides.

Guy Riney Order of Blastern Star A. Parrish Perry Robert Moon Willie Garrett Chloe Meng Virginia Durham Matildamae Rohifing Georgia Mae Gentle Don Manning OES Moon Miss Gentle Waterston Martin

Mrs Robinson Weds James Mosley At Minister Home

Mrs Billy Robinson and James Clark Mosley were married Thursday evening at the home of Rev Delbert Admire pastor of Lockewood Park Baptist Church. The double ring ceremony began at 7 o clock. The couple will reside at 613 W Pearson St after a trip to Oklahoma.

Billy Robinson James Clark Mosley Delbert Admire Lockewood Park Baptist Church William Watts Thompson Mosley Russell Balmer Vandalia Clark Mosley Mexico Stephan McCann Mrs. McCann Robin Hood Rd McCann Oklahoma W. Pearson St Fulton Shoe Factory Lena Zuck

Mrs Leo Hall Hosts Homemakers Club Lunch

Mrs. Leo Hall entertained seventeen members and two guests of the Wednesday Homemakers Club at a covered dish lunch at her home on Wednesday. Mrs. Francis Teague presided and Mrs. William Heltenberg of Centralia gave the devotion. Secret pal gifts were given to Mrs. Teague and Mrs. J. E. Byars as Bingo winners included Mrs. L. L. Dean, Mrs. George Watts, and Mrs. Jennings. The next meeting, March 24, will be with Mrs. Hulda Russell.

Joe Ehrhardt Raymond Jennings Leo Hall Homemakers Club Francis Teague William Heltenberg Centralia Teague J. E. ' Byars L. L. Dean George Watts Jennings

McClintic Club Plans Skating Party

McClintic Pioneers 4 H Club held an evening meeting at Rush Hill Community Center with Gary Willingham and Bruce Erdel leading pledges. A skating party is set for March 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. A first aid panel was led by Daryl Phears with his committee. a Bound Buttonholes demonstration by Lorene Doebelin. Limbo followed with 23 members and 23 guests.

McClintic Pioneers Rush Hill Gary Willingham Bruce Erdel Kara Phears Ruth Fairchild Daryl Phears Dale Schutte

Chautauqua Study Presented by Wyatt and Waechter

Mrs. David G. Wyatt and Mrs. Lyle Waechter led a Scientific Circle session at the Mexico Audrain County Library. Mrs. Wyatt reviewed Discovering Man's Past in the Americas from National Geographies by George Stuart, tracing Arctic to Andean sites and precolonial civilizations.

David G. Wyatt Lyle Waechter Chautauqua Mexico- Audrain County Wyatt Americas George Stuart Stuart Alaska Peru America Siberia Waechter Robert Ardrey Ardrey

County Line Club Luncheon in Auxvasse

Auxvasse community center hosted County Line Club members with Mrs. Cyril Dow leading devotion and Mrs. James Fulkerson presiding announcing the May 6 tour to Jefferson City for Callaway County extensions members. Footprints Around the World quilt by Mrs. David Tate featured. new member Mrs. Lawrence Braley welcomed.

Auxvasse N. Pi. Plybon Allen Humphreys County Line Club Cyril Dow James Fulkerson Callaway County Walter Simpson Co. F. Christianson Lawrence Braley Ed Brett Roy Coil Ray Creel H. H. Elam Fred Deardorff Ruth Gingrich Carl. Gilman W. B. Moore William Maca Clancy Sitton W. E. Sitton Margaret Sitton

Faith Sunday School Class Hosts Meeting at Centennial Church

Members of the Centennial Baptist Church Faith class met Thursday night at the church with hostesses Mrs Edith West and Mrs Robert Brumback. Mrs Weldon Keeter presided and announced the next meeting will include devotion by Mrs Delamatre with Mrs Cleo Sims and Mrs Lon Walters as hostesses.

Centennial Baptist Church Edith West Robert Brumback Weldon Keeter Mary Shupert Velma Vance Edwin Delamatre Delamatre Cleo Sims Lon Walters

Three New Members for Prairie Dales

Prairie Dalé Helping Hands 4-H Club met at the 4-H Center with Delbert Healy presiding. New members Mindy Lee, Missy Lee, and Wade Newbrough were welcomed. The group reported on project meetings, sang from newly purchased song books, formed a 4-H Sunday committee and an event planning committee for roller skating. The meeting closed with square dancing by 19 members and 24 guests.

Prairie Dalé Helping Hands Delbert Healy Wade Newbrough Marty Missy Mindy Lee Wallace - Stanford

Grooming Lesson For Hisey Hoppers 4-H Club Meeting

Paula Haverstick called the regular Hisey Hoppers 4-H Club meeting to order. Dawh Shellabarger led singing, Marty Silver gave the devotion. Kim Haverstick and Randy Maxwell led a grooming lesson. Dawn Shellabarger, David Brown, and TV Charles Davis demonstrated first aid for snake bites. Genely Shellabarger led Go Correct Clothes to Wear. Projects reported included Clothing Unit II, Foods Six, Swine, Clothing One. Games were led by Diane Monk and Jon Brown.

Paula Haverstick Hisey Hoppers Dawh Shellabarger Marty Silver Kim Haverstick Randy Maxwell Dawn Shellabarger David Brown Charles Davis Genely Shellabarger Diane Monk Jon Brown

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Bridgman Miss Peagy Dungan Pastor Wohlers Bethel Rebekahs Rebekah Lodge of Harry Lynch Hazel Stewart Lucylle McGrew Rebekah Order Schyler Colfax Kelly and Anne Gibbs Robert C. Gibbs Marshall Clark Gibbs Mexico-Audrain County Library Sunshine Jolly Nation Mrs. Mundy Skinner Wynn Henderson Holsheiser Archie Miller Ralph McGuire Lyndall Tanner Orivia Mackey, Jr Amy Henderson Forrest Jennings Miss Ekern Dac First Presbyterian Church Albert Dutton Joe Stone Penny Umstattd Lesa Sprouls Laurie Waschenbach Cynthia Fuqua Lori Johnson Judith Bush Lynn Johnson Linda Allen Melissa Staples Joanna Gander Brenda Kiwanis Travelogue Baysinger Electric ST. Brendan’s St. Patrick St. Janes School ST. Brendan’s Ladies Socality Presbyterian Club Crusader’s Meeting Mrs Mrs. Robinson Mr. Mosley Mrs. Leo Hall McClintic Club Vf.w. Hall Jerry Johnson Faith Prairie Dales Audrain Medical Center East Jackson Street Aie Ds Monroe ST St, Ant
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