Preview of Miss Mexico Pageant Next Wednesday
Kline's in West Plaga Shopping Center hosts a sneak preview of the Miss Mexico Pageant on Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Mrs Albert Tangora will describe each of the costumes worn by 13 contestants, with three changes per participant, including evening gowns sportswear swimwear and casual wear. The event, open to the public, features assistance from Mexico Jaycees and promises favors for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kline
Kline’s
West Plaga
Albert Tangora
Jon Scaramella
Terry Maddox
Donna Marking
Vick Moss
Linda Henderson
Regina Music Box Featured at Audrain County Museum
The Audrain County Historical Society highlights the Regina Music Box this week. Regina Music Box Co established in 182 by a German craftsman linked to Polyphon. Initially, parts were imported from Germany before production shifted mainly to their Rahway New Jersey plant by the mid 1890s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrain County Historical Society
Regina Music Box
Regina Music Box Co
Polyphon Music Box
Germany
Rahway
N.J
Regina
Calendar of community events and meetings in Mexico
Local groups list upcoming activities from March 23 to March 29. Christian Men's Fellowship hosts Lenten breakfast at First Christian Church March 25. Mexico Garden Club meets March 26 with speaker Lewis Trescott. Girl Scout Activities Day March 25. Las Vegas Night fundraiser April 7 at the Mexico Armory for Handi-Shop Inc. notes. Audrain Museum displays Regina music box and tickets for Charley's Aunt. Audrain Duplicate Bridge Club celebrates first anniversary March 23 with masterpoint awards. Loyal Homemakers plan March of Dimes Walk-a-Thon March 25 with Mike Gola. numerous club meetings and transportation details included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Fellowship Hall
Charles Anderson
Mexico
Vocal Music Room
MHS
Band Shell
Lawrence
Plunkett Park
Paul Koelling
Jim Stubblefield
John Beckley
Thomas Usnick
Las Vegas
Mexico Armory
Zax Maxwell
St. Louis
Cochairmen
Marvin Coil
Harald Hoover
Richard Vance
Audrain Company
Switzerland
Germany
New Jersey
Roy Chapman
Dorothy Sannebeck
Charley’s
William Y. Burton
Portland
Ore
Anne Bledsoe
Vergie Bledsoe
Mike Gola
Leroy Cleeton
Homemakers Extension Club
Raymond Jesse
Cleeton
Thomas Gola
Virgil Stull
Alton Real
Ed Pasley
Steve Frey
Mexico High School
Knights of Columbus
Columbia
Beta Sigma Phi
Jerry Crockett
Ron Doyle
Larry Hawkins
Harold Hoover
Howard Richards
Mrs. Stubblefield Elected BSP President in Gatama Lambda Chapter
Mrs. Jim Stubblefield was elected president of Gatama Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at the regular meeting held Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Don McCord. Other officers elected included Mrs. McCord vice president, Mrs. Ron Whitaker extension officer, Mrs. Barry Hacker recording secretary, Mrs. Gary Keith corresponding secretary, Mrs. Gary O Bryan treasurer, Mrs. Jim Bousquet Civil Defense chairman, Mrs. Carriel Douglas City Council representative, and Mrs. Ron Gipson City Council alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Stubblefield
Gatama Lambda Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Don McCord
McCord
Ron Whitaker
Barry Hacker
Gary Keith
Gary O'Bryan
Jim Bousquet
Civil Defense
Carriel Douglas
Ron Gipson
Bridge Party At Monterey Club Elects New President
XNC Club met Wednesday at the Monterey Restaurant with 29 members. Mrs. Gene Bramman presided as the new president, with retiring vp Mrs. Ed Pasley in attendance. Door prizes and card winners were noted, and plans for Founders Day and an Ice Capades trip were announced along with Las Vegas Night. 4-H Club MG and D Doers H Club met with six members and seven visitors for devotions, demonstrations, singing, and refreshment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
XNC Club
Monterey
Gene Bramman
Julius Lukacs
William Fitzpatrick
Charles Godager
Perry Lowe
Dave McCumber
Randall Maguire
Don Manning
Leo Bates
Denny Whisler
Marcia Paden
Kenny Mechlin
Alan Fisher
Mechlin
Spring Break Visits and Local Socials Highlight Mexico Community
Ellen Cummings travels from Ferry Hall School Lake Forest to spend spring break with grandmother Mrs. Jack Martens. Local families host a covered dish supper for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lee Guinn celebrating Mrs. Guinn's birthday with friends from Louisiana Mexico Rush Hill and Columbia. United Methodist Women host program led by Mrs. E. Winston Reed. Betsy Gantt and Judy Roth plan spring break visits. Archie Playter returns from six week trip visiting Sam City Arizona Los Angeles San Diego and Sarasota to see granddaughter Linda Snook at Ringling School of Art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Cummings
Ferry Hall
Lake Forest
Jack Martens
Charles Lee Guinn
Guinn
Robert H. Ince
Joe D
Jerri
Louisiana
Robert W. Shaw
Ricky
Kevin
Mark
Mexico
Wayne Guinn
Rush Hill
Eugene Arens
Columbia
UMW
E. Winston Reed
United Methodist Women of the
Betsy Gantt
Ferry Hall School
Lake Forrest
Ill
Judy Roth
Oak Park
Miss Gantt
Ernest S. Gantt Jr
Archie Playter
Sam City
Ariz
Los Angeles
San Diego
Calif
Sarasota
Fla
Linda Snook
Ringling School of Art
Long Speaks On Pollution At BSP Chapter Meeting
James H. Long, air pollution biologist for the State Air Control Commission, spoke at Xi Gamma Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at Mrs. James Young's home. He showed slides as the chapter reported another order for Mexico Cerebral Palsy School items and announced April 4 officer elections. Eleven members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Long
State Air Control Commission
Xi Gamma Alpha
Beta Sigma Phi
James Young
Richard Lierheimer
Wednesday Club Discusses Mid East Changes and Literature
Mrs. Walter Staley Jr led the Wednesday Club study at the Mexico Audrain County Library on A Decade of Significant Change 1958 1968 from William Yales The Near East. Mrs Vaughan reviewed Encounter With The Middle East by Winston Burditt and Mrs Beynon discussed Carson McCullers The Mortgaged Heart. Mrs Boyce presented current events. seventeen members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Staley, Jr
Mexico-Audrain County
William Yale
Sam Vaughan
Middle East
Winston Burditt
H. L. Beynon
Carson McCullers
John Boyce
Skinner Skippers Meet At Wilson Home
Mrs. Kenneth Wilson hosted the Skinner Skippers Homemakers Club this month. A Lenten message opened the session, with reports on fashion, lawn tips, and garden insecticides. Plans were made for a March 23 family gathering at R-3 School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Wilson
Skinner Skippers Homemakers Club
Wynn Henderson
Audrain Medical Center
Lyndall Tanner
Archie Miller
R-3
Wilson
Orivia Mackey Jr
Richard Gibson
Forrest Jennings
Harold Holsheiser
Ralph McGuire
Harold Littrell
Larry Heaton
J.C. Petty
Also Mentioned on This Page
John A. Owens Jr
Jefferson City
Missouri
Women’s National Aeronautical Assa
Owens
John A. Owens
Auxvasse
Mexico Garden Club
Lewis Trescott
Elsberry
White Shrine
Burroughs Masonic Temple
Happy Circle
Lola Hartegan
Katie Iman
Abbie Llewellyn Snoddy
Mexico Methodist Church
Perry Music Club
Audrain Center
Stribling House
Audra Medical Center
Handi-Shop Inc
BSI
Florsheim
Ralph Lierheimer
John Blass
M. Lewis Stephenson
Audrain Duplicate Bridge Club
Audrain Duplicate
Air Park Motel
Charles Ekedahl
al Tangora
William Jolly
Howard Kelly
Ned Rodes
Roy Kent
L.E. Crocker
Zigman Thomas
Terry Everman
Knights of Columbus Hall
Crossfires
Nu Phi Mu Sorority
Central Loan CO
Jackson
BSP
C. T. Sexton
City Hall
Centralia
Charles Guinn
Mrs
Winston Reed
Mr. Long
Kentucky Road Christian Church
James Strauss
Lincoln
David Ash
St. Louis Christian College
R.N
Mrs. Staley
Ledger
Skinner Skippers
Watch Sale
Jay
Cos Capel Jay's
IGA
TG &Y
P.N. Hirsch
Westlake
ACE Hardware and Fabricland
Weer Nata Guardia Apaiten
OUR Bakery
Sananasi
West Plaza
SUN
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