Mr and Mrs James R Wills Honored For 66 Years
Mr and Mrs James R Wills of Pin Oaks Nursing Home celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary with family and friends at the home. They were married April 30, 1911 in Paris by Rev C F Richmond. The couple raised seven children and now have 20 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren while living in Paris networked with a long farming life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R
Bob) Wills
Pin Oaks Nursing Home
Lawrence Tawney
Paris
James R. Wills
Artie L. Shrader
C.F. Rich
N.M
Murry Willa
Bloomington
Ind
Hints From Heloise and Readers Share Clever Tricks
Readers offer practical tips from hiding fishing licenses in a dry ink pen to thumb guards for knife use and moisture control in salt shakers. The letters also joke about teen bedroom clutter and the humor of private space. Names include Shirley A, Thelma Miners, Alie, Mrs. Jay Moulton, and Betty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Jay Moulton
Calendar of community events and meetings for May week
Thursday features family planning clinic by appointment at county health unit at 6 30 p m and a child health conference 9 a m to noon on May 6 with PWP meeting at Lawrence Shelter Plunkett Park at 6 30 p m May 5 initiation at 8 p m May 5. Friday lists FOE fun night at 8 p m May 6 PWP at Mrs Gladys Fretwell home 7 p m and activities meeting later. Mother's Morning Out at Mexico United Methodist Church 9 a m May 6. OATS Bus No 10 to St Louis Shaw s Garden Riverfront 6 30 a m May 6. blood pressure check May 6 at Mrs Al Tangora. Saturday shows PWP Jefferson City dance 9 p m May 7. PWP bowling Mexico Lanes 11 a m May 7. OATS Bus No 10 Florissant shopping 6 30 a m May 7. Abbie Llewellyn Snoddy Music Club rehearsal 9 a m May 7. Mid Missouri Concert Series Lee Erwin Presser Hall 4 p m May 7. Student Nurses car wash 10 a m to 4 p m May 7 at Pizza Hut. Sunday Audrain County Historical Society hostesses 2 to 6 p m May 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Plunkett Park
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
FOE
Gladys Fretwell
Mexico
United Methodist Church
St. Louis
Shaw's Garden
Riverfront
Peo
al Tangora
Jefferson City
Knights of Columbus
Florissant
Call
Abbie Llewellyn Snoddy
Mid-Missouri
Lee Erwin
Presser Hall
Mexico Area Vocational-Technical School
Pizza Hut
Loyal Homemakers Club meets with reports and devotion
Mrs Leroy Cleeton presided at the Loyal Homemakers Extension Club meeting with Mrs Raymond Jesse as hostess. Devotion was given and reports came from Mrs Cleeton Mrs Virgil Stull and Mrs Don Cartee. Announcements included the National Council Meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Cleeton
Loyal Homemakers Extension Club
Raymond Jesse
Cleeton
Virgil Stull
Don Cartee
National Council
Porkettes announce Father’s Day essay contest
Audrain County Porkettes plan a pork promotion featuring a 50 word or less Father’s Day essay on Why My Pop is Tops. Open to boys and girls ages six to 13 in Audrain County, with prizes of pork products and money. Entries due June 16 to Mrs Oliver Johnson Route 3 Mexico. winners announced June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrain County
Porkettes
Oliver Johnson
Route 3
Mexico
Production Credit
4-Hers See Physical Fitness Film at Be-Be Beagles Center
The Be-Bo bouncers 4-H Club met at Beagles Community Center with 18 members and six visitors. Angie Johnston led pledges, Bill Sonwalt read a poem, and Donna Lierheimer showed a film on fitness and health. President Bill Wilson reported on Community Improvement. Refreshments were provided by Johnston, Donita King, Marcia Smithey, Elizabeth Senwalt, and Tom Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Be-Bo Bouncers 4-H
Beagles Community Center
Angie Johnston
Bill Sonwalt
Donna Lierheimer
Bill Wilson
Donita King
Marcia Smithey
Elizabeth Senwalt
Tom Wilson
Miss Williams to Wed Frank Orlos in May
Miss Lynda Williams and Frank Joseph Orlos announce their engagement. Miss Williams, a Stephens College and University of Missouri graduate, works as a counselor in Ann Arbor. Orlos, MSU graduate, is a personnel manager for Ann Arbor. They plan a May 28 wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Norman Williams
Joplin
Mexico
Lynda Williams
Frank Joseph Orlos
Frank P. Orlos
Grand Rapids
Mich
Miss Williams
Stephens College
University of Missouri
FOE Women Mark 26th Anniversary With Lodge Dinner
The Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary held a covered dish dinner for its 26th anniversary with guests and four new initiates. Mrs. Jim Sharp presided. delegates to the FOE State Convention were elected. Donations were reported to the Golden Eagle fund and another fund. Members and visitors attended, including Mrs. Florence King and Mrs. Sharp. The Christian Women’s Fellowship met at the First Christian Church with Lewis DeHart from the Division of Family Services guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eagles
Aerie
Jim Sharp
Ralph Hartegan
Ruby Sullivan
William Pulis
Carl Turner
Florence King
Sharp
FOE
Jefferson City
Floyd Orcutt
Golden Eagle Fund
Thomas Whitmarsh
Dorothy Sapp
Adele Smith
Salem
Marceline
Christian Women’s Fellowship
Fellowship Hall
The
First Christian Church
Gordon Gilman
John A. Walker
Lewis DeHart
Audrain
Division of Family Services
Bob Flanagan
Baby shower honors Mrs. Ron Kent of Mexico
A Sunday afternoon baby shower for Mrs. Ron Kent of Mexico was hosted by Mrs. David Luke of Centralia and Mrs. Joe Baldwin of Auxvasse. Numerous guests from Missouri towns including Mexico Columbia Laddonia Joplin Auxvasse Martinsburg Jefferson City Webster Groves and Centria attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Kent
Mexico
David Luke
Centralia
Joe Baldwin
Auxvasse
James Clibourn
Roy Kent
Bob Poage
Jim Bearden
Gary Keith
Frank Atkinson
Tony Washer
John Roe
Steve Bamman
Richard Lierheimer
Jim Faughn
Ruth Kent
Ruth Ann Wilmshorst
Dave McCumber
Joe Hagan
Lee Scott
Clarence Becker
Margaret Pealer
Stan Kent
Columbia
Marilyn Littrell
Laddonia
Liz Kent
Joplin
Homer Spradlin
J. B. Davis
Martinsburg
C. A. Clibourn
Jefferson City
Archie Thompson
Hearing Tests Set For Mexico
Free testing using the latest electronic equipment will be offered at the Service Center every Tuesday in May from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The tests help people with hearing loss determine if their aid is suitable or identify the best aid for them. Those unable to attend can request a free in home appointment by calling 581 1548.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Beltone
Jefferson St
Roy Parker
Jaycee Wives Win Awards in Mexico gathering
The Mexico Jaycee Wives met for a salad supper and business session at the Farm and Home Building. Hostesses were Mrs. Sandy Black and others. Ron Darnell spoke on membership as reports were given. State awards were announced and officer elections held for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Mexico United Methodist Church
Misouri
Judy Dye
Jaycee
Jaycees
Miss Zuroweste Honored At Pre Nuptial Shower
Miss Sharon Zuroweste was honored with a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Lee Gibson and Miss Debbie Frey at the Farm and Home Building community room. Attendees included Mrs. Erma Wrye, Mrs. Paula Wilson, Mrs. Becky Branstetter, Mrs. Beth Payne, Mrs. John Sparks, Mrs. Charles Klusman, Mrs. Beverly Moore, Mrs. Karen Mayes, Mrs. Leslie Rivers, Glen Zuroweste, Alicia and Glenda Zuroweste, Mrs. Bob Hopkins, and Mrs. Brenda Peak. The bride-to-be is set to wed Bobby Hopkins on May 20 at Kentucky Road Christian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zuroweste
Sharon Zuroweste
Lee Gibson
Debbie Frey
Erma
Wrye
Paula Wilson
Becky Branstetter
Beth Payne
John Sparks
Charles Klusman
Beverly Moore
Karen Mayes
Leslie Rivers
Glen Zuroweste
Alicia and
Glenda Zuroweste
Bob Hopkins
Brenda Peak
Miss Zuroweste
Bobby Hopkins
Kentucky Road Christian Church
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Mrs
Winifred Lynn Roddy
Joseph Flemming Roddy
David Lee Rhodes
Lawrence Rhodes
Edmond
Okla
Church of Christ In
Connie Robertson
Roy M. Hombs
Miss Roddy
Centralia High School
University of Missouri At Columbia
Rhodes
Oklahoma
Audrain Medical Center
Shirley A
Thelma
Betty
Audrain County Historical Society
H.A. Skinner
Virginia Elgin
Homemakers Extension Club
Hers
Helen Rohweder
W. Jackson
State of
Missouri
Pauline Nichols
Cartee
Edith West
Don. Collop
William Merry
Thomas Gola
Merle Foster
Harold Holtkamp
Lena Zuck
Mr. Orlos
Lodge
Stanley. Campbell
Thelma Fairley
Cecil Gentry
Jess Sammons
Clifford Arnold
L.E. Crocker
Roy Tyner
Macy Willig
Harold Chapman
Lucille Smith
Pearl Moyle
Rosie Burkett
Joe Tillman
Christian Church Ladies
West Plaza
Jackson & Missouri Sts
California
Bucky
Washington
May Town
A&b Prescription Shop
Khemeniz
Pilbor Jewelry Co
S. Jefferson Mexico, Mo
Jaycee Wives
McCue
Moore
Dana‘. Showalter
Pat Schindler
Peters
Purdy
Diane Melahn
Baker
Neate
Mom
Monique
Monique Bertels
Village Square
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