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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1975

Page

3

Montgomery Study Club Debates Election Methods at Waggoner Home

The Montgomery Study Club met at Mrs. Bob Waggoner’s home for a Monday night session. MFWC members from Montgomery R II High School presented a debate on changing U S election methods with team members Teresa Hendricks Tom Bowling Randy Rodgers Mike Kostelnik and Ellen McQuietimer.

Montgomery Study Club MFWC Bob Waggoner Marshall Smith Montgomery R-Ii High School U.S Teresa Hendricks Tom Bowling Randy Rodgers Mike Kostelnik Ellen McQuietimer Smith William ‘ Kostelnik Wendell Bishop Dorothy Miller

Beta Sigma Phi Rush Party and Easter Plans in Auxvasse

Missouri Omicron Alpha chapter hosted a rush party March 20 at the Show-Me Room of the First National Bank with five new members welcomed. An Easter egg hunt is set for March 28 at 2 p.m. in Auxvasse City Park. Final plans were announced for a car wash at Mexico Car Wash on April 12 or 19. The next meeting is March 27 at Mrs. Donald Neal’s home with Ritually Jewels and Pledge Rituals to be conferred.

Missouri Gretta Deardorff George Buckman Alice Hatfield Liz Pearl Miss Pearl Donald Neal Richard Beaty Mike Stathem Roger Moser Kei" Fritschie Donald Nea Dale Donovan Richard Cole Joe Baldwin Willard Baldwin Chris Jacobi

Rush Hill Groups Host Senior Citizens Social

The McClintie Rustlers Extension Club and Go- Getters Sunday School Class entertained area seniors at Rush Hill Community Center with a musical program. Laura Melahn read a tribute to Grover Weber. music by Ieland Breneman and Walter Klusman and Mrs. Walter Klusman. Door prizes went to Lee Brown Cora Dudley and Howard Jones. Out of town guests included Omer Lay of Columbia and Lucille Goodson of St. Louis. Planning committee members were Donald Shoup Curtis Graves and Willian Goshorn.

McClintie Rustlers Extension Club Go- Getters Rush Hill Community Rush Hill Laura Melahn Grover Weber Ieland Breneman Walter Klusman Laddonia Lee Brown Cora Dudley Howard Jones Jesse Poage Perry Edgar Conklin William Ray Catherine Stemmley Benton City Beth Hitz Rowena Powell Faye Welch J.W. Bigelow Ruby Adams Grace Gorman Ina Allen Grace Staples Leta Thomas Howard James Georgia Gibson Wilbur Stuart Glorane Bradley Mabel Hollingsworth Mary Brooks OL. Hobbs W.S. Oliver Ernest Schrader Mexico Willa Talley Goldie Mudd Matilda Sims Bertha Allen Blanche Allen Mabel James Nadie Maxwell Helen Hearn Emma Gerwin Robert Riley Clyde Shoup Tom Maxwell Omer Lay Columbia Gary Eatherton Warrenton Lucille Goodson St. Louis

Kin Won't Hear Patrick Henry Speech at Church Obser

Patrick Henry Kin will pay a dollar to attend a later re enactment at the Richmond Coliseum after not being invited to the by invitation only 200th anniversary at St. John s Church. A commission spokesman said there was no effort to invite descendants and there would be no way to reach all of them.

Richmond Patrick Henry St. John’s Church James Marshall Henry III Richmond Coliseum Henry Richmond — Independence Bicentennial Commission

Miss Michele Stevens Crowned JA Coronation Ball Queen

Miss Michele Stevens of Mexico High School is named Miss Junior Achievement 1975 at the 25th Annual Coronation Ball held March 21 at the Marriott Motor Hotel. She served as vice president of Kai-Frac and helped organize JA mini corporations among about 1200 attendees.

Marriott Motor Hotel Michele Stevens Mexico High School Queen's Court Robert Stevens Mexico Miss Stevens St. Louis Kai-Frac Kaiser Mexico JA Metro Area Junior Achievement

Exchange Trip Discussed By 4-H Leaders

Audrain County 4-H Junior Leaders discussed a summer exchange trip to Pennsylvania at the March 13 meeting led by Gina Holsheiser. A committee including Holsheiser Mudd and Conklin will check bus prices for the trip. A scavenger hunt followed. The next meeting is a skating party at Roller Rink on April 10.

Pennsylvania Audrain County 4-H 4- H Center Gina Holsheiser Brenda Mudd Debbie Conklin

Hawthorne PTA Elects Mrs Fecht As President

Hawthorne School PTA elected Mrs Larry Fecht president with Mrs Jim Dye as vice president and other officers set. A gymnastic exhibition by early grades and intramurals entertained parents while Mary Guthrie explained the emergency health fund aiding children needing glasses or medical care. Girl Scout troops led the flag ceremony.

Hawthorne School PTA Larry Fecht Jim Dye Mari Simpson Robert Harris William Little Bob Snell Ken George Bill Nichols Kay Valentik Jim Burnett Mary Guthrie Girl Scouts of Troops

Wine and Cheese Party At Sorority Si Gamma Tau

Sorority Si Gamma Tau of Beta Sigma Phi held a wine and cheese party at the home of Mr and Mrs Leo Wolfe on Thursday. A brief business meeting approved upcoming year 1975 1976 officer elections and new member installations at the next gathering. Elected officers include Nancy Spencer president Cindy Van Lyssel vice president Carol McArthur secretary Mary Roberson treasurer and Sandy Keith council representative. Guests and members listed with multiple couples and individuals attended.

Si Gamma Tau of Beta Sigma Phi Leo Wolfe Nancy Spencer Cindy van Lyssel Carol McArthur Mary Roberson Council Sandy Keith Jack Linder Francis Murphy Jack Roberson Jack Webber Marvin Coil Gary Spencer Don van Lyssel Wade McArthur

Community events and meetings listed for March dates

Saturday events include American Legion Auxiliary card party 7 to 11 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. Chapter HD PEO holds a specially called meeting with Miss Betty Baker at 9:30 a.m. March 22. Monday notes cover Little Dixie Citizens Band Radio Club social 7 p.m. March 24 and Happy Circle Senior Citizens luncheon 11 a.m. Centennial Church with details for transportation. March 24 also lists Emmanuel Shrine covered dish dinner with annual reports and officer elections. Mexico Garden Club meets at 1:30 p.m. March 24 at the library. The League of Women Voters unit meets 9:30 a.m. library with hostess Mrs. Howard Copeland. 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Warren McIntyre 807 S. Washington. Eagles Auxiliary 8 p.m. March 25 with initiation. Registered Nurses meeting in Mental Health conference room March 25. Chapter 10 PEO birthday dinner 6 p.m. St Matthew's Episcopal Church. Wednesday Practical Parenting group 7:30 p.m. March 26 at Mental Health Center. Frances Jesse and Mary Hagan honored with retirement luncheon at Florsheim shoe factory attended by 175. Jesse began Dec 7, 1943 and Hagan since Nov 4, 1945.

Mexico-Audrain Frances Jesse Mary Hagan Florsheim

Bottome Circle Hosts King's Daughters Guests

Ten members of the King's Daughters Home attended the Margaret Bottome Circle meeting at the ED home on March 14 with seven members present. Miss Elsie Ward opened the gathering with He Stands By Me. Miss Ola Mae Burchfield read Face of the Baby and Mrs Haro' Squires led the East devotion.

King’s Daughters Home Margaret Bottome Elsie Ward Ola Mae Burchfield Haro’ Squires

Mrs Bailey Hosts Sunshine Club Meeting with St Patrick Decor

Mrs Mary Frances Bailey hosted the March 12 Sunshine Club gathering with eight members present. A noon ham dinner was served beside St Patrick's Day decor. Vice-president Mrs Duatd Whitehead led the business meeting. Mrs Frank Stemmley rejoined after a hospital stay. Prizes went to Mrs Stemmley and Mrs Forol Anson. birthday gift also went to Mrs Stemmley. The group spent the afternoon playing cards.

Mary Frances Bailey Sunshine Club St. Patrick's Day Duatd Whitehead Frank Stemmley

Miss Smithey Finalist in National Pork Contest

Miss Beth Smithey, 1974 Missouri Pork Queen, was finalist at the national pork contest in Kansas City during the National Pork Producers Council convention. She competed with 17 state queens for the 1975 title. winner was Joyce Clements, 19, Kentucky, daughter of James and Mrs. Smithey. The pageant offers a 2000 dollar scholarship, with runner ups paying 300 and 100. Judging includes interview, beauty, poise, and pork knowledge. The victor will represent the pork industry in radio and TV appearances.

Beth Smithey Missouri Kansas City National Pork Producers Council University of Kentucky Joyce Clements Morganfield James Smithey Route 4 Mexico

Turkey dinner at Garfield Community Center today

A turkey dinner will be served at Garfield Community Center starting at 11 a.m.organised by Ward Chapel AME Church.

Garfield Community Center Ward Chapel Ame

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Montgomery Waggoner’s State Training Center Walter McQuie, Jr John Strehlman Route 1 Dr. Strehlman Ramada Inn Omicron Alpha Rush Hill Clubs Patrick Henry Kin Pawox Jenderson JA King’s Court Phillips Whitley St Martha Eckley LPN Hardee’s Hardee East Liberty Mexico, Mo Hawthorne Fecht Sorority Leo Schueler Ron Holbrook William Hidlebaugh David Luke Harold Hoover Wally Brashear John Sunderland American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Hall Betty Baker Little Dixie Citizens’ Band Happy Circle Senior Citizens Fellowship Hall Centennial Church Emmanuel Shrine Mexico Garden Eagles Peo St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Mental Health Center Las Vegas E. Jackson Helen Wraith Mer Mrs. Bailey Smithey Nat’l Pork Garfield Center Decca W. Monroe King’ Department Roblee Pedwin
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