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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1973
Page
6
World traveler Mrs John H Cottey spoke at the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle spring luncheon at Tonanzio s Italian Villa. She shared slides from a North Central India vacation and included Thailand Hong Kong and Japan in the travel presentation to emphasize the India study theme.
Community groups schedule meetings from March 21 to March 26 across Mexico and Auxvasse, including Women's League, X N C Club, Bible study, Rainbow initiation, and church gatherings. Harrison Club marks 50th anniversary with hostesses and member gifts. birthday cards planned for local residents.
About 120 children and parents attended a skating party Sunday night hosted by the Has Skating Party Children of I and II Departments of the Centennial Baptist Church youth program. Special guests included Mrs Edith West and several leaders. Weekend social updates followed with relatives visiting from Overland Park and Woodriver, plus notes of travel and a Marian Awards ceremony at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Jefferson City.
At the Tuesday VFW Auxiliary meeting the group voted to give 15 to each of three veterans hospitals in Poplar Bluff Kansas City and John Cochran. Mrs Dan Henneberry presided and two girls were sponsored for the March of Dimes Walk-a-Thon Sandra Blair and Kim Forrest will walk for 10 cents a mile. Mrs Raymond Kemp joined as new member. Committees reported progress including toothbrush and toothpaste donations to Colum Hospital patients.
Mrs. Craddock presented gardening tips including soil improvement and yard shading. Club members shared plant drives, hospital support, and planned events. Mr. and Mrs. Greenburg were honored on their 25th anniversary as activities included a chili dinner and a May Poppy sale.
At the Be- members Toast, project reports were given by Bo Bouncers 4H Club and Sewing III Foods. Mrs James Smithey outlined upcoming events. Four Home Improvement One and Four Knitting groups planned a sale on April 20. Eddie Smithey demonstrated Foods One while Beth Smithy presided and 24 attended.
In observance of Girl Scout Week, members from several troops showcased crafts and planned displays. Brownie Troop 266 displayed penioil holders in Hagan's Clothing Store window, while Junior Troops 276 and 280 prepared exhibits at Children’s World and Carroll Motor Co respectively. Hawthorne activities included a Ledger visit by Brownie Troop 32, with special week decorations at AVCO Finance Co. by Troops 265 and 322.
In Mexico Missouri various Scout events are noted. Troop 275 distributed books to Courtney Child Care Center as part of a magic carpet badge project. Troop 252 attended an art show at the Mexico Audrain County Library. Troop 349 held a Scouts Own ceremony and visited the Audrain County Historical Society Museum. Mrs Clark Gibbs will speak on Audrain County history. Cadette Troop 253 plans a Court of Awards later this month.
The Mexico Artists' Guild announces a May 1 to 14 exhibit at the Library featuring member works. Sam Vaughan will host a solo show May 15 to 31. Paintings by Mr and Mrs David Lauderdale of Columbia, formerly of Mexico, remain on display through May. A nominating committee for next year includes Mrs Carl Burchfield, Mrs Clark Mefford, and Mrs Peirce Turner. Mrs William Mihalic demonstrated Batik and Miss Ann Replogel screened a film on Polka Dot Leaves on a Purple Tree. Thirteen members and guest Mrs Carol Wyss attended.
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