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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1971

Page

6

District President of MFWC Mrs Bradley Installs Officers

The Mexico Women's Club held its final meeting of the year at the Monterey Restaurant where retiring president Mrs Dave McCumber led the business. Miss Vicki Pasley spoke on her Sophomore Pilgrimage and activities in the capital. Guest speaker Mrs William Bradley of Centralia, Missouri Federation of Women's Clubs Fourth District president, reported on the Cape Girardeau board meeting and installed new officers: Mrs Howard Dillard president, Mrs Jack Viar vice president, Mrs Woodrow Lee treasurer, Mrs Al Tongora recording secretary, Mrs Don Decker corresponding secretary, Mrs Richard Bowen historian. Additional members attended.

Mexico MFWC Monterey Dave McCumber Vicki Pasley Jefferson City Capital William Bradley Centralia Missouri Federation of Women’s Clubs Cape Girardeau Richard Bowen Jack Baker John Boyce William E. Boyd Gene Bramon Marietta Bybee George Cline Robert Dodder Jennie Elledge Gary Evans Robert George Raymond Groves Larry Huffman Jeff Marsh James McKittrick Wallace Melahn Ray Morgan Eddie Sydenstricker Ray Wilburs J. R. Eckenberger

Mrs Schroeder Installs Officers Of Band Mothers

Mrs Wayne Schroeder a past president of the Dixie Gray Band Mothers Club installed new officers at the Mexico High School band building meeting. Officers named were Mrs Kenneth Earle president Mrs Eugene Fowler vice president Mrs Everett Tiller secretary Mrs Albert Diederich treasurer and Mrs H QO Taylor historian. John W Willer band director spoke of the April trip to Chicago and announced the Parade of Bands set for Sunday at 1 30 p m in Presser Hall. Returning president Mrs Harold Adams received a gift of appreciation.

Dixie Gray Band Wayne Schroeder Mexico High School Sos Kenneth Earle Eugene Fowler Everett Tiller Albert Diederich H. QO. Taylor John W. Willer Chicago Ill Presser Hall Harold Adams

P.E.O. Chapter 10 Met at Mrs. Clyde Brown’s Home

The Missouri P.E.O. Home program was presented by Mrs. Frank Wilfley Jr with colored slides. Fifteen members attended at Laddonia Tuesday evening and learned of late improvements to the home located in St. Joseph.

P.E.O Clyde Brown Laddonia Missouri Frank Wilfley, Jr St. Joseph

Celebrate Special Occasions at Dinner in Benton City

At the R. C. Baker home in Benton City Sunday a noon dinner and afternoon reminiscences marked three wedding anniversaries and a birthday. Celebrants were Mr. and Mrs. Baker married 43 years May 9, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Knipmeyer 41st anniversary May 11, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ruse married 51 years July 7, and Laverta Fimmerberg who will celebrate a May 30 birthday. Geneva Conley attended as a guest.

R. C. Baker Benton City Baker Roy Knipmeyer Fred Ruse Laverta Fimmerberg Geneva Conley

Followers Class Meeting At First Baptist Sparks

The Followers Class of the First Baptist Church met Tuesday evening at Mrs John Sparks home. Mrs Robert Holt presided and gave the devotion Praise the Lord. Games were planned by Mrs Gerald McFarland and won by Mrs Randall W Weber, Mrs Holt and Mrs Sparks. Mrs Bobby Joe Meyer was present.

Sparks First Baptist Church John ¥. Sparks Robert Holt Lord Gerald McFarland Randall W. Weber Holt Bobby Joe Meyer

Mother's Day Program At Garfield Heights Club

The Miscellaneous Club held a Monday afternoon program at Garfield Heights Community Center honoring mothers. The event featured music from a guest quartet and a reading entitled Why God Made Mothers. Worland won the cor sage for the oldest mother present, with several guests offering prayers and tributes.

Garfield Heights Community Center Bess McElhinny Walter Hayes Larry Spotser Aura Burton Charles Fisher Walter Hayes. Mr. and Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Fecht Fenton Worland Whistler Fecht Worland Marie Pasley Pinkey Yancy Dorothy Vance Charles O. Fry Quinnie Benton

Society Notes From Missouri Music Club Meeting

Mrs. William Fairchild travels to St. Louis to join friends for a three day Missouri Federation of Music Clubs gathering where Gene Boucher of Jefferson City performs as Tuesday’s entertainment. Mrs. Clark Gibbs returns from Marshall after visiting son and daughter in law and granddaughters. Dr. Elizabeth Worrell of Columbia also visits the Gibbs home. Mrs. Richard Crouch is due Saturday from Owensboro Kentucky to attend Hardin Club breakfast at Richardson Hall and plans several days with her sister in law Mrs. Paul Rutter.

William Fairchild St. Louis Ernest Gillam John W. Willer Michael Walden Missouri Federation of Music Clubs Gene Boucher Jefferson City Clark Gibbs Marshall Inlaw Robert Gibbs Kelly Anne Gibbs Elizabeth Worrell Columbia Richard Crouch Owensboro Hardin Club Richardson Hall Paul Rutter

Calendar entries for orders and golf group meetings

Calendar notes show Order of Rainbow for Girls meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at Burroughs Masonic Temple with election balloting. Tuesday lists Arthur Hills Ladies Day at 1 p.m. Chapter 10 PEO meets 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Clyde Brown in Ladjonia. Chapter HD PEO meets 8 p.m. with Miss Betty Baker. Wednesday features Women s Golf Association of Mexico Country Club at 10 a.m.

Order of Rainbow Burroughs Masonic Temple Arthur Hills Clyde Brown Ladjonia Betty Baker Women’s Golf Association of Mexico Country Club

Luncheon and Shower for Sally Johnston Before June Wedding

Miss Sally Johnston, soon to wed Thomas A. Rowe of St Louis on June 6, was honored at a luncheon and shower Saturday at Algonquin Country Club. Hosts were Mrs James Jackson Mrs George John and Mrs Harry Steinmeyer of St Louis. The wedding will take place at the Johnston home 1019 S Western Ave with about 17 guests including immediate families. The couple will live in Columbia after the ceremony.

Sally Johnston Thomas A. Rowe St. Louis Algonquin Country Club James Jackson George John Harry Steinmeyer Johnston Mr. Rowe Phil S. Johnston S. Western Ave Susan B. Rowe Philip A. McDermott Ferguson Columbia

Miss Hicklin Engaged to Mr Eisele in July Wedding Planned

Miss Melinda Nana Hicklin and Thomas Deane Eisele are engaged. Miss Hicklin, a 1970 Mark Twain High School and Automation Training Center graduate, studies at William Woods College Fulton. Mr Eisele, a Farber native, is a former Van-Far High School student, Army veteran, and farmer near Farber. A July 24 wedding is planned.

Melinda Nana Bicklin Thomas Deane Eisele Farber Mark Twain High School Automation Training Center Kansas City Williams Woods College Fulton Elbert Hicklin Perry Eisele Deane Hisele Van-Far A-1 Mexico

Love Street Church Women Banquet Draws 50 Attendees

About 50 members and guests attended Love Street Christian Church annual women's banquet on Monday evening. Principal speaker Mrs. Les Milan spoke on Joys and Blessings of Motherhood.

Love Street Christian Church Les Milan

FOE Auxiliary Donates 85.50 to Worthy Causes

Fraternal Order of Eagles auxiliary members vote 84.50 in five donations to Khoury League City of Hope Chapel of Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation and Muscular Dystrophy. Four new members initiated. May 25 officer installation planned. birthday and fried chicken dinners announced for May 22. Khoury League uniforms arrive. team named Mavericks.

Order of Eagles Khoury League City of Hope Memorial Foundation Stanley Carter James A. Gentry R. D. Giboney Eileen Seckler Danny D. Gentry Virgil Sapp Tanna Parish Roy Tyner Mabel Theen The Mavericks

Ex-Rebels Banished From Native Land Topic At UDC Meeting

Mrs. Pitts told Fitzhugh Lee Chapter United Daughters of Confederacy about Confederates who left home after the Civil War. Exiles sought refuge in Canada and other lands, many return after three years to rebuild the South. The event included tributes to Mrs. Pollock and notes on Robert E. Lee citizenship.

Mrs. Pitts UDC Guy M. Pitts Fitzhugh Lee United Daughters of Confederacy Fulton Don McVey Blanche Braham Cecil's Pitts South Canada Mexico Cuba Venezuela Brazil England France Japan Korea Egypt Melnette McDonough W. W. Pollock Allene Reed Pollock Alden F. Hays Kansas City

Lucky Leaf 4-H Club Sells Stationery and Plans Fun Night

Laddonia Laddonia Lucky Leaf 4-H Club met with 17 members at the Community Building. Terry Patton and Steve Ehrlich led pledges, Laura Bishop led singing, and a $94 sales total with $34 to be collected was reported. A Share the Fun Night committee was formed and includes Kathy Strange, Laura Bishop, Gene Kauble, Cheryl Blackburn and Terry Patton. The club plans to attend Laddonia Christian Church on May 16 for 4-H Sunday with a picnic at Laddonia Park. Laura Bishop showed Europe slides taken by her great grandfather. Games and refreshments followed.

Laddonia Lucky Leaf Terry Patton Steve Ehrlich Laura Bishop Kathy Strange Gene Kauble Cheryl Blackburn Europe

Melody Martins To Sell Calendars

Melody Martins 4 H Club meeting drew 27 members with Bill Wieschhaus Pat Pursifal and Brian Pursifal leading pledges Clothing Two showcased pattern envelope guidance and Bill Wieschhaus reported on bicycles Members received birthday calendars to sell as a fundraising project A skit for Share the Fun Night was discussed to conclude the meeting.

Martinsburg Melody Martins Bill Wieschhaus Pat Pursifal Brian Pursifal Clothing

Rush Hill Women Host May Fellowship Program

The Women's Council of Rush Hill Community Church met Friday morning for a May Fellowship program. The program theme was "Enlarge the Place of Your Tent" and was given by Mrs. Russell Silvey, Mrs. Robert Riley and Mrs. John Blass. A business meeting was presided over by Mrs. Silvey. Twelve members were present.

Women's Council of Rush Hill Community Church Russell Silvey Robert Riley John Blass Silvey

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Jack Viar Howard Dillard Don Decker Ricard Vance Mrs. Bradley Abe Daly Td Ow Tiny M.L. Page Mgr Miss Hicklin Mr. Eisele Harold Eugene Hicklin Sr Safford Shoe Store Hannibal Kirksville FOE Lucky Leaf Club South Side Square Pilcher Jewelry Co American Gem Sochity Gemologist Jefferson Rush Hill Merle Norman Paula Fuqua S. Washington Samsonite Silhouette Pretty Silhouette Fredendall and Ki Ilkins
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