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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1974

Page

3

Miss Fierge Engaged to Seth Jones in Mexico Marriage Planned

The engagement of Debra Kaye Fierge to Seth Allen Jones of Mexico is announced by her parents Mrs. Marjorie Fierge and C. H. Fierge. Mr. Jones is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacque Jones. A July wedding is planned.

Miss Fierge Mr. Jones Debra Kaye Fierge Seth Allen Jones Mexico Marjorie Fierge Quisenberry St C.H. Fierge Jacque Jones

Methodist Circles Meet Jointly in Church Parlor

The Stallings and Mundy Circles of United Methodist Women met Tuesday evening in the church parlor for devotion, program, and social hour. Mrs. David Bell presided, and Welcomed new member Mrs. Wanda Edwards. Thirteen Mundy and eight Stallings members attended. devotion on Mother's Day led by Mrs. Lynn Sprowls. The program “Celebrating Family Life Through Flowers” was presented by Mrs. Dean Reinerd. Henry Kombrink of Mexico was honored at a birthday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crawford of Mexico. attendees included a long list of local families.

Stallings Mundy United Methodist David Bell Mundy Circle Wanda Edwards Fae Lowry Lynn Sprowls Dean Reinerd Henry Kombrink Mexico Robert Crawford Bill Harper Gary Tony Terry Alice Miller J. E. Willingham James Meyers Bernice Lawson Columbia Donald Dean Mila Steve Danny Centralia Edward

Vitamin E diet advertised for rapid weight loss

Advertisement touts a Vitamin E based diet claiming an average loss of at least a pound per day with minimal exercise and permission to eat "forbidden foods" like steak and bacon. It promotes chewable Vitamin E tablets, lists price options for 10 to 30 day supplies, and provides an address in Woodland Hills California for orders with a money back guarantee.

Hollywood Allentown Dr Woodland Hills Calif

Calendar notes for May activities at local groups

On May 20 senior citizens library group meets at 1 30 p m for reading and talk on books. Captain John Hall chapter AC convenes at Monterey Restaurant at noon. Mexico chapter Order of DeMolay holds DeGree conferring at Burroughs Masonic Temple at 7 30 p m. Gilman Guild of the First Christian Church gathers with Mrs Gordon Gilman at 7 30 p m. On May 21 Juvenile volunteer group discusses The Juvenile Court System at 7 p m at the Juvenile office on the fourth floor of the Court House. VFW Auxiliary meets at Post Home at 7 30 p m. Chapter HD PEO hosts with Mrs Tom Kennedy at 8 p m.

Senior Citizens Library Group John Hall Monterey Mexico Order of DeMolay Burroughs Masonic Temple Gilman Guild of the First Christian Church Gordon Gilman Court House VFW PEO Tom Kennedy

Earl Gregorys Feted on 25th Anniversary

Middletown couple Mr. and Mrs. Earl R. Gregory were honored April 20 at a reception and dance at the American Legion Hall in Martinsburg for their 25th wedding anniversary. The event drew more than 200 guests, with planning by their children and spouses. Attendees from afar included relatives from Illinois, Kansas City, New Florence, Vandalia, Bowling Green and more as family members signed the guest book.

Middletown Earl R. Gregory American Legion Hall Martinsburg Virginia Jarboe W. A. Jarboe Earl Gregory John Gregory Mr. Gregory Mexico L. F. Admire Doyle Connie) Nelson Mike Greg Lincoln Ned Randall E. Gregory Linn Rhonda Gregory Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville Catherine Page Gregory Goldie Gilbert Galesburg Ill Gene Pritchett Steve Louisiana Dean Flansburg Kansas City Donald Flansburg Henritta Holman Larry Dodd St. Charles Irene Floyd Doris Jensen Manchester Herman Nelson Valleparaiso Neb Waldo Nalley Jim Day New Florence Robert Jarboe Karen Vandalia Dean Jarboe Dennis Moore Bowling Green Qonnie Buffington Frankford

Who's Doing What Reunion at Hardin and Beyond

Mrs Emma Jones and Miss Mary Dunlap of Mexico hosted a family gathering with sisters Mrs B B Wilkinson Odessa and Mrs Debbie Corrgan Cushing Oklahoma plus Mrs John Walker and her husband from Green River Wyoming and their brother James R Dunlap and Mrs Dunlap of Minneapolis Minnesota. It is the first time in 49 years all have gathered. They also visited Mr and Mrs Bud Hightshoe Mr and Mrs Armin Kable and Mrs Ralph Null of Dr Elizabeth Worrell of Columbia arrived yesterday to visit Mrs Clark Gibbs 315 E Monroe St and attend the Hardin Reunion today. Mrs Gibbs spent last weekend with her son and his family Mr and Mrs Robert Gibbs Kelly and Anne of Marshall.

Emma Jones Mary Dunlap Mexico B. B. Wilkinson Odessa Debbie Corrgan Cushing Okla John Walker Green River Wyo James R. Dunlap Dunlap Minneapolis Minn Bud Hightshoe Armin Kable Ralph Null Elizabeth Worrell Columbia Clark Gibbs E. Monroe St Hardin

Women’s Club Hears Miss Monk On Pilgrimage Event

Mexico Missouri edition reports the Women’s Club GFWC meeting where Miss Melanie Monk spoke about her April Sophomore Pilgrimage experiences in Jefferson City. Officers installed included Mrs. Ray Wilders as president and Connie Pickering as vice president, with funds and programs noted. A training session for the Child Health Conference and scholarships were announced, and a couple’s picnic was scheduled for that evening.

Terell R. Atkinson MFWC Ray Wilders Mexico Melanie Monk Mexico High School Jefferson City

Saddle Club Plans Mapped Trail Ride

Twenty nine members attended the May Community Rider's Saddle Club meeting at Rush Hill Community Center called by president Charles Riechers. Plans were made for a trail ride on Saturday May 25 meeting at 1 30 p m at the center. Committee members and hosts are named for scrap book photos and refreshments.

Charles Riechers Mayo Moore Barbara Farris Claude Rutherford Tommy Maxwell Theodore Heerboth Carolyn

Mrs DeVault Feted At Cradle Shower Event

Mrs Charles DeVault was guest of honor on Wednesday May 8 at a cradle shower hosted by Mrs Harold Mechlin and her daughter Mrs Howard Potter of Mexico. Refreshments included cookies and punch. Attending were numerous relatives including Mrs Omer Paden and daughters and Mrs Francis DeVault among others.

Charles DeVault Harold Mechlin Howard Potter Mexico Mechlin DeVault Omer Paden Francis DeVault Margie DeVault Cindy J. W. Given Jr James Mundy

Audrain 4-H Council Hears Walter Paden Update

The Audrain County 4-H Council met April 2 at the 4-H Center with Mrs. Roy Mongler in charge. Pledges were led by Molino Musketeers and Melody Martins clubs. committees reportedShare-the-Fun finance livestock and the Fair Board. The beef sale now includes a livestock sale and each member may enter one animal per category. An open Fair Board meeting is set for May 21 at the 4-H Center. Walter Paden, an IFYE participant, spoke about his stay in Venezuela.

Roy Mongler Audrain County Molino Musketeers Melody Martins Fair Board 4-H Walter Paden IFYE Council Venezuela

Town and Country Club Health Program Meeting

The Town and Country Extension Club met at Mrs. Carl Squiers residence with Mrs. Joe Young assisting. President Mrs. Donald Cleeton led proceedings as members learned about the Mental Health Center in Mexico six county area with outpatient therapy and 24 hour availability. Prize winner was Mrs. Eick. other attendees included Mrs. George Hogan Mia Ed Werheimer and Mrs. Virgil Thurston.

Town and Country Extension Club Carl Squiers Joe Young Donald Cleeton Clifford Leopold Tonanzios Joe Ehrhardt Kirby Allen Nelson Brown Donald Bick Mexico Eick George Hogan Mia Ed Werheimer Virgil Thurston

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