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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1972

Page

4

April Wedding Planned By Miss West and Mr Washington

Miss Jo Ann West and Thomas L. Washington Jr. announce their engagement. Miss West, a Lincoln University graduate in 1971, studies graduate guidance and counseling there and is employed at Lincoln University. Mr. Washington, also Lincoln University 1971 graduate, teaches health and physical education and works at the University in Jefferson City. They will marry Saturday April 29 at 3 p.m. at the Second Baptist Church of Mexico.

Raymond West E. Breckenridge Sr Jo Ann West Thomas L. Washington Jr Thomas L. Washington Sr Marshall, Mo West Mexico High School Lincoln University Jefferson City Washington Marshall High School Second Baptist Church of

Bethel WSCS Meeting Highlights Resurrection Program

Mrs. Lyndall Craghead led the Bethel United Methodist Church WSCS program on March 9 with assistance from Mrs. Gibbs and Mrs. Dingman. The group met at Mrs. Swanson’s home as plans surfaced for a May 1 2021 meeting at Columbia College and an April luncheon at the Empire Club.

Lyndall Craghead WSCS Bethel United Methodist Church Helen Swanson L.L. Dean Swanson Heart Fund Petersen Columbia College Columbia Empire Club Methodist Circuit Bethel Dean Matthew H.E. Hemphill

Cedar Grove Extension Club Hostesses Lead Board Party

Nearly 40 members and guests gathered Friday at the 4-H Center for a Cedar Grove Extension Club board party. Hostesses were Mrs. Welton Vance and Mrs. George Brown. High score awards went to Mrs. Jennie Beamer and James W. Woolfolk, while low score prizes went to Mrs. Estil Woolfolk and Loran Gibbs. Guests included Mrs. Beamer, Frank Blum, and Mr. and Mrs. Reed Staples.

Cedar Grove Extension Club 4-H Center Welton Vance George Brown Jennie Beamer James W. Woolfolk Estil Woolfolk Loran Gibbs Beamer Frank Blum Reed Staples

Hisey Club Learns Of Drugs Effects

Mrs. Nelson Groves led the Hisey Extension Club in a program on the body effects of drugs at a Wednesday meeting held at Mrs. Jerry Maxwell's home. Nine members and two guests attended. gifts and notes from Audrain Medical Center and Dowell family were read. the club donated 5 to the Cancer Fund and made cancer bandages for the center. The guest list included Susan Brown and Darren Hoffman. next meeting set with Mrs Groves on April 12.

Nelson Groves Hisey Extension Club Jerry Maxwell Maxwell Audrain Medical Center Viola Flemming Newton Davis Dowell Hisey Club Cancer Fund Susan Brown Darren Hoffman Groves

Hazel Extension Club Hosts Drug Education Program

Mrs. John Sonwalt and Mrs. Russell Ardell led a drug education program at the Hazel Extension Club meeting last week. Ten members and four guests attended a post dinner film session illustrating drug issues, with focus on caffeine nicotine and alcohol as accepted drugs and on marijuana use among youth.

John Sonwalt Russell Ardell Hazel Extension Club Consolidated Electric Cooperative Social Room R. Lee Thomas Paul Totten Thomas Ruth Jorgenson Ned Ardell Frank Wilfley Jr Homemaker’s Extension Council Claude McFadin Berry Ardell Sr Totten

Mrs Ronald Finley Updyke Wedding Notice

Mrs Sally Jane Livingston became Mrs Ronald Finley Updyke after marriage at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Atlanta Georgia. She is daughter of Carlisle V Livingston of Sumter South Carolina and the late Mrs Livingston. He is son of Alten E Updyke of Weilsville. The couple resides at 655 Cranbrook Road Birmingham Michigan.

Ronald Finley Updyke Sally Jane Livingston Cranbrook Rd Birmingham Mich Updyke Carlisle V. Livingston Sumter, S.C Alten E. Updyke Weilsville Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church Atlanta

Miss Hightshoe Weds John Draghi in Orlando Florida

Karen Kristene Hightshoe of Winter Park Florida formerly of Mexico married John Draghi of Orlando Florida on Sunday March 5 at the Orlando Naval Air Station chapel where the bridegroom serves in the Navy. Presenting the bride was her grandfather R F Senor of Winter Park formerly of Mexico. The couple plans to reside in Orlando.

Karen Kristene Hightshoe Winter Park Fla Mexico John Draghi Orlando Miss Hightshoe Ruby Hightshoe Wilbur W. Hightshoe Orlando Naval Air Station Chapel U.S. Navy R.F. Senor

McClintic 4-Hers Welcome Chilean Exchange Student Hugo Bonsi

McClintic 4-Hers hear Hugo Bonsi, a Chilean foreign exchange student at Community A-6 High School in Scott's Corner, speak on international understanding at the March 2 meeting with 28 members present. The Burton Hooke family hosts him this year. Demonstrations on sewing by Carla Phears, Kim Burns, and Cheryl Schutte accompany a planned skating party.

Hugo Bonsi Chile Comunity Scott's Corner McClintic Pioneers Rush Hill Mugo Burton Hooke Carla Phears Kim Burns Cheryl Schutte

St Pats Party Set for Happy Hour

The Happy Hour Club met with all 12 members, planning a St. Patrick's Day party on Friday March 17 at the home of Mrs. Hubert Rose. Prizes went to Mrs. Howard Kindig, Mrs. Cecil Haggard, and Mrs. Addie Field. The next meeting is April 6 with Mrs. Field.

Happy Hour Finley Stumpf Stumpf Lee Watts Hubert Rose Howard Kindig Cecil Haggard Addie Field Field

Mrs. Garrett Heads Past Matrons Club

New officers of the Past Matrons Club of the Order of the Eastern Star were installed at a Thursday meeting in Burroughs Masonic Temple. Evelyn Garrett was named president with Chloe Meng as vice president Virginia Durham secretary treasurer and Don Manning chaplain. new members Dean Reinerd and William A. Davis welcomed. social hour hosted by Dorsey L. Griffith. door prizes to Roy Moser and Reinard. 23 members present.

Order of the Eastern Star Burrough's Masonic Temple Guy Riney Evelyn Garrett Garrett Chloe Meng Virginia Durham Don Manning Hattie Gall Dean Reinerd William A. Davis

Christian Women's Fellowship Ends Study of Social Responsibility

Section VI of the Christian Women's Fellowship met March 8 at a member home for the final chapter of Social Responsibility in a Technical Age. Mrs Mildred Dean led the program and devotion while Mrs Ruth McCord presided at a 10 member business meeting. Guest Mrs Frank Richards attended as well as callers Frances Erdel and Blanche Power for upcoming bloodmobile reminders.

Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church Mildred Dean Harold Erdel Mildred Baker Dean Ruth McCord Frank Richards Mexico Frances Erdel Blanche Power McCord Christ

Bingham Topic For Margaret Bottome Circle Meeting

The Margaret Bottome Circle of The King's Daughters and Sons met at Evalee Jackson's home with Mrs. Elmer Gatewood assisting. Mrs. Juliet Hulen discussed George Caleb Bingham's political and artistic career, aided by prints. Tenants read scripture for Lent as 11 members attended and called former member Mrs. Thummel on her 75th birthday.

Margaret Bottome King’s Daughters and Sons Evalee Jackson Elmer Gatewood Juliet Hulen Audrain County Historical Society George Caleb Bingham Martha Tuepker J. L. Beam Hulen Bingham Ralph Toulson Sr Glenn Maxwell Beam Silver Cross Charles Thummel Tucson Ariz Ralph Null

Miss Hahn Engaged to Mike Moschenrose of Marshall

AUXVASSE Mr and Mrs Fred Hahn announce the engagement of their twin daughter Miss Sherri Hahn to Mike Moschenrose son of Mr and Mrs Joe Moschenrose of Marshall Ill Miss Hahn graduated from North Callaway High School in 1971 and attended Gem City College Quincy He is a Marshall High School graduate and attends Gem City College majoring in horology with a September wedding planned

Auxvasse Fred Hahn Route 1 Sherri Hahn Mike Moschenrose Joe Moschenrose Marshall, Ill Miss Hahn North Callaway R i High Gem City College Quincy Moschenrose Marshall High School

Mexican Fiesta Marks Thinking Day For Brownie Troop 57

Mexico Girl Scout Troop 57 celebrated Thinking Day with a Mexican Fiesta featuring a pinata break and cultural exchanges. Brownies shared information on land and people, enjoyed enchiladas and tamales, performed the Mexican hat dance, and World Friendship pins were awarded to first year Brownies. Members listed include Renee Arens Robyn Arens Carol Badaracco Nancy Dubhbert Margaret Fisher Judy Heilwagen Jessica Johnson Ann Marie Jones Joan Lankford Alecia Lutz Cynthia Piper Leslie Scheuler Sandy Strouse Tracy Volkmer Cindy Waechter Teresa Waechter Lynda Weatherspoon Leigha Haynes.

ST. Brendan’s Brownie Troop Mexico Renee Arens Robyn Arens Carol Badaracco Nancy Dubhbert Margaret Fisher Judy Heilwagen Jessica Johnson Ann Marie Jones Joan Lankford Alecia Lutz Cynthia Piper Leslie Scheuler Sandy Strouse Tracy Volkmer Cindy Waechter Teresa Waechter Lynda Weatherspoon Leigha Haynes

Chapter HD PEO Elects Officers and Installations

HD Chapter PEO met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Marion Crockett home with 23 members. Mrs. L. Buford Thomas installed Mrs. J. J. Spurrier as president and others into roles. Spurrier will attend the PEO convention June 13 14 15 at Lindenwood College St Charles. Neifert named alternate. Beckley Holtman showcased the PEO Home slides in St. Joseph Mo.

PEO Marion Crockett L. Buford Thomas Mexico Missouri J. J. Spurrier H. L. Neifert Jack Baker Carl Safford Jr James C. Botts Jim Dye Spurrier Lindenwood College St. Charles Neifert Beckley Holtman St. Joseph

Lockewood WMU Holds Home Missions Week Meeting

The Women's Missionary Union of Lockewood Park Baptist Church met at Mrs. Wallace Allen's home for a carry-in supper and meeting. Thirteen members attended as they studied Home Missions Week and discussed Mexico aid, with an offering taken. Mrs. Everett Durfee presided with Mrs. Delbert Admire assisting. Youth Day at the church was planned for Sunday March 12 with youth in the choir and service.

Lockewood WMU Women’s Missionary Union Lockewood Park Baptist Church Wallace Allen Missouri Mexico Home Missions Everett Durfee Delbert Admire

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Miss West Mr. Washington Smith Studia Phota Mrs. Swanson Bethel Wscs Runyan Lumber Page Mgr Cedar Grove Hazel Club General Electric Cae Rutter Livingston-Updyke Mr. Draghi Florida St. Pats Hawaii St. Louis Lia 'Helen Wraith Hoxsey Hotel Mrs. Garrett Matrons Club C. C. Bingham Bob Calvert Calvert's Miss Liberty Mexico Girl Scout J.B. Smithey Carter Farmerette Extension Club Russell Phillips Julia Williams Lawrence Puntney Winston Reed Williams Carroll Motor Company
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