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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1972

Page

6

Hiway R-3 Boosters Install New Officers

Hiway R-3 Boosters Club installed 1972 73 officers led by newly installed president Joe B Kerr at a meeting. Committees announced include Ways and Means Hospitality Program House and Membership with chairmen and co chairmen named. Eighth grade graduates were introduced and Lifetime Reading Circle certificates awarded. May 12 trips planned to Wetterau Foods Mexico Fire Department Audrain County Historical Society Museum and radio station Exeo. Next meeting set for September 1972.

R-3 Boosters Club Donald MccDermitt William F. Walker Boosters Club Joe B. Kerr Ways and Means Wesley Erdel Roy Mongler Cochairman Jack Smiley Donald Phillips Sernest Exendine Donald McDermitt Kenneth Wilson Harold Fuqua Lewis Wilson Jr Cleo Brown William J. Phillips Donald Wilkerson Wynn Henderson T.J. Arnold Edward Baker Ronald Baker William H. Talley Raymond Hildebrand Robert Cline Devotion Carl. Nordwald Henry Woolridge Bruce Schroeder Carl Nordwald Ralph Nowling Paul Menefee Bacon Gayle Ridgeway Hiway R-3 Allan Carter Mike Hildebrand Jane Kakac Dale Kasper Kevin Maddox Cynthia McDermitt Lloyd Murphy Ronnie Neale Ronnie Niekamp Tom Griffin Paul Rienerd Sharon Jennings Mark Wilson Wetterau Foods Mexico Fire Department Audrain County

State MEHA President To Be Honored Friday

Audrain County extension clubs join the Homemakers Extension Council Friday May 19 at 1 30 p m in Mexico United Methodist Church fellowship hall to honor Missouri Extension Homemaker Association president Mrs Edward Dorhmann. She will speak with slides about her 1971 Oslo Norway trip for the Associated Country Women of the World meeting, followed by a tea. Friendly Northerners hostesses. Loyal Homemakers Extension Club conducts devotion. Each represented club brings cookies.

Audrain County Extension Clubs Homemakers Extension Council Mexico United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Edward Dorhmann Missouri Extension Homemaker Association Dorkmann Oslo Norway Associated Country Women of the World Homemakers Extension Club

Bethel WSCS Hosts Women Of McCredie

Bethel Church hosts McCredie United Methodist Church WSCS members Wednesday. Joyce Barret sang The Old Rugged Cross, Sam Mundy spoke on Crosses of Life, readings included A Thought of Fulfillment and What Do You Want From Life. Bible School set for June 5 week. June 16 next meeting with Mrs. Dingham.

WSCS McCredie United Methodist Church Bethel Bethel Church Walter Petersen H. E. Hemphill Joyce Barret Old Rugged Cross Sam Mundy McCredie Wscs Helen Swanson Cancer Fund Loran Gibbs Claud Dingman Cass Jones T. J. Atkinson Jr Lie Atkinson Clay Moore Edward Berry W. B. Wallace Clifford O'Donley E. V. Robinson George Robinson Lee Roe Elon Dudley Carter Crockett Nelson Groves Harold Groves Dingham

Laddonia clubs plan end season with garden tour and OATS bus trips

Fourteen Laddonia Fortnightly Club members met May 12 for installation of officers and a program on The Bald Eagle. New president Florence Jones. others named. Members discussed Missouri Federated Women’s Clubs reports and upcoming OATS trips across Missouri including May events and June plans. Mexico Garden Club will hold its annual Tour of Members Gardens Monday starting with coffee at Mrs. Lewis Arnold’s home.

Laddonia Mfwc Oats Mexico Laddonia Fortnightly Club MFWC Coy Wilson Faye Brown Florence Jones Mary Galloway Beulah Christian Lydia Brown Clyde Moore Anna Glennon Missouri Federated Women’s Clubs Russell Kifer Ed French Glennon Mexico Garden Club Lewis Arnold Highway 15 Arnold Frank. Richards Margaret Story Frank P

Birthday Brunch For Presbyterian Women in Mexico

The Women of the Presbyterian Church celebrate the 50th anniversary of their organization in 1972 with a May 25 brunch at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Mexico. The event, led by Mrs. Walter Moore’s WOC circle, charges $1.35 per attendee and features leaders Mrs. Tom Moore and Mrs. J.V. Wilson. Proceeds fund national and international gifts including Bible work and Stillman College, with 49 years of service totaling $7,267,876 to date. On May 21 past presidents will be honored during morning worship.

The Presbyterian Church United States Church of the First Presbyterian Church of Mexico Walter Moore WOC Tom Moore J.V. Wilson Christian Community Action C.R. Stevens Women of the Church of the Mexico Presbyterian Church American Bible Society Stillman College Tuscaloosa Ala Women of the Church of the U.S. Presbyterian Churches Mexico

Little Dixie CB Wins at Jubilee in Sedalia 1972

The Little Dixie C B Radio Club of Mexico won a second place trophy for largest club attendance at the Big Eight County C B Club 1972 Jubilee in Sedalia on April 30. The award was noted at a Mexico Youth Center meeting led by vice president Raymond Kemp. New members added include Mr and Mrs David Wilson Kenny Tiller Walter Fox Robert Rudd Dr J B Taft Gary Smith. Twenty six members attended with guest Wayne Wohlbold. The club cancelled its May social and will meet again June 12.

Little Dixie C.B. Radio Club of Mexico C. B Sedalia Raymond Kemp Kenny Bishop David Wilson Kenny Tiller Laddonia Walter Fox Robert Rudd J. B. Taft Gary Smith Moberly Wayne Wohlbold Rush Hill Little Dixie Club

Luncheon Shower Honors Miss Lankford

Miss Jean Ann Lankford, bride to be of Jerome E. Fahlstrom, was guest of honor at a Saturday luncheon and shower at 3 Park Circle hosted by Mrs. Robert M. White II. Attendants included Miss Laura White and Miss Ann Lankford. gifts were arranged in a flowered umbrella. Out of town guests included Mrs. Fahlstrom and Mrs. Wiley Spurgeon.

Jean Ann Lankford Jerome E. Fahlstrom Robert M. White II Park Circle Miss Lankford Harold D. Lankford Fahlstrom Lawrenceh. Fahlstrom Kansas City, Mo White Laura White Ann Lankford

Mundy-Byerly Invitations Sent For June Wedding

Wedding invitations issued for Miss Karen Trene Mundy and Capt. Keith W. Byerly. Ceremony at 2 PM at Missouri Military Academy Chapel with Rev. George B. Wraith. Maid of honor Debbie Davis. bridal party includes Pat Conlin Judith Duggins Barbara Mundy. Best man Thomas Johnson. groomsmen Robert Byerly Ronald Kelly Raymond Campbell. Reception at Mexico Country Club.

Karen Trene Mundy Keith W. Byerly Miss Mundy W. Ferris Mundy E. Jackson St Capt. Byerly Missouri Military Academy George B. Wraith Mundy Debbie Davis Mexico Partrick Conlin Cottage Grove Minn Judith Duggins Barbara Mundy Atlanta Thomas Johnson East Lansing Mich Robert Byerly St. Paul, Minn Ronald Kelly Raymond Campbell Mexico Country Club

Miss Oliver Honored At Bridal Shower

Miss Charlotte Oliver, bride elect to Eddie Fox, was honored at a church bridal shower in Fellowship Hall last week. About sixty friends and relatives attended the event hosted by Jackie Kauble Donna Shaw Linda Christopher Betty Albus and Carol Tiller. Special guests included the mothers of the engaged couple Mrs Gary Christopher and Mrs Mary Fox.

Laddonia Charlotte Oliver Eddie Fox Laddonia Christian Church Fellowship Hall Jackie Kauble Donna Shaw Linda Christopher Betty Albus Carol Tiller Gary Christopher Mary Fox

Calendar of local clubs and events May 17 21

Listings show Wednesday through Sunday gatherings across Mexican and Audrain counties. Guest speakers include Rep. Charles H. Dickey Jr and James Lemmon. events span Democratic, women’s, Eastern Star, PEO, Kings Daughters, and Parents Without Partners groups with venues such as Monterey Restaurant Audrain County Historical Society First Presbyterian Church and Consolidated Electric Cooperative.

Women’s Democratic Club Leo Erdel Route 1 Charles H. Dickey Jr XNC Monterey Emmanuel White Lillian Putnam Little Dixie Consolidated Electric Cooperative

Mexico Ledger May 17 1972 Wednesday Page Lead

The Mexico Ledger for Wednesday May 17 1972 presents local notices and brief items from the town. The page features community news, small notices, and short updates typical of a midweek local paper.

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