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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1974

Page

4

Court of Honor for Troop 38 Scouts at First Presbyterian Church

Troop 38 Boy Scouts held its Court of Honor on May 16 at the First Presbyterian Church. Scouter Ed Kister presided as awards were presented across Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, and Trail Hike patches by multiple leaders, with Jim Boyce and Luke Lukacs among notable recipients and Scott Irvin earning a 100 mile patch. The Beaver Patrol earned a first place plaque at the District Scout Camporee, and the meeting closed with coffee and cake in Fellowship Hall.

First Presbyterian Church Ed Kister Toreg Itvin Arry Pilllachafske Phil Murta Mark Lee Darrel Cartee Brian Stewart John Groves Tracy Jackson Sylvester Smith Woodrow Lee Jo Ich Shamblin Steve Lovell Phil Moss Curtis Bradford Dick Bowen Jch Bowen Mark Niederschulte Ted Byrd Jim Boyce Luke Lukacs Jim Haerer Darren Cartee Rich Shamblin Mark van Tress St. Louis James Campbell Mitch Taylor Matthew Lukacs David Lee Mike Murray Rich Bowen Scott Irvin Bill Baker Huzzah Bob Besalke Ed Besalke Bruce Oliver Phil Marta Steve Lovall Robert Pasley Steve Griffin John Boyce Lawrence McKamey Ralph Taylor George Pryor Mike Snell Ivan Jackson Jim Willer Brent Irvin Brian Snell Bob Pasley Mark Vantress Larry Pillischafske Greg Irvin The Beaver

Miss Neiger to Wed Mr McCarthy in June

Dr and Mrs Fred E Neiger announce the engagement of their daughter Sharon Kaye Neiger to Thomas O McCarthy son of Mr and Mrs T E McCarthy of Boonville. Neiger teaches English at Hickman High School and holds a MA in English from the University of Missouri. McCarthy earned a BS in engineering and a JD from MU and works as a field attorney for NLRB Region 14 in St Louis. A June wedding is planned. Neiger is cousin of Miss Jennie L Elledge of Mexico.

Fred E. Neiger Sharon Kaye Neiger Thomas 0. McCarthy T.E. McCarthy Boonville Miss Neiger Hickman High School Southwest Baptist College Bolivar University of Missouri,Columbia McCarthy University of Missouri, Columbia National Labor Relations Board St. Louis Neiger Jennie L. Elledge Mexico

Friendly Northerners Install Officers at May Meeting

The Friendly Northerners Extension Club installed Mrs. Lewis Wilson Jr. as president at the May 22 meeting with Mrs. Harvey Turner. Fourteen members and one guest attended. New officers included Nadine Pittman as vice president, Ralph Nowlin as secretary, and Turner as treasurer. Secret pal gifts went to Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Ralph Johnson, and Mrs. Emmett Stephena. Game prizes were won by Mrs. Roy Mongler and Mrs. Hudson. The program on mental health was by Mrs. G. I. Neale Jr. and Mrs. Leslie Windman. A report on the June 8 family picnic was given by Mrs. C. Mongler. Members signed up for a breast examination clinic starting July 1 in Columbia at Ellis Fincher Hospital. The June 26 meeting will be with Mrs. Warren Wilson.

Lewis Wilson Jr Friendly Northerners Extension Club Harvey Turner Pat Miller Cletus Hudson Nadine Pittman Ralph Nowlin Turner Wilson Ralph Johnson Emmett Stephena Roy Mongler

Busy Bees Discuss Mental Health in Benton City Meeting

The Benton City Busy Bees met Wednesday with Mrs. Audrey Smith and Mrs. Robert Lay leading a mental health lesson. Nine members and one guest attended, new member Mrs. Ben Engerann joined, devotional readings by the hostess, prayers, and reports on banquet and County Council. Bingo yielded hostess prize to Mrs. Edwin Delamarre, with gifts for all. The June 26 gathering plans to be with Mrs. Oleta McCowan and members to bring baby pictures for themselves and their husbands.

Benton City Busy Bees Audrey Smith Robert Lay Ben Engerann Matthews Herbert Schutte Fay Hinton Edwin Delamarre Oleta McCowan

Auxvasse Advancers Win Cash Awards

The Auxvasse Advancers 4-H Club members led by Mrs. Lawrence Bower and other officers received 90 dollars in weekly cash winnings and 25 dollars for fourth place at the Grand Awards at Country Village Restaurant in Kingdom City. Sons of Darrell R. Arndt were named in the piece with local grandparents listed.

Auxvasse Auxvasse Advancers Community Club Country Village Kingdom City Lawrence Bower Gilbert Love Melvin Ockert Jim Lantz Neal Oliver Ray Rothermich James Haubner Michael R. Arndt Kevin Darrell R. Arndt Eastholmer Raymond Arndt Farber Vernon L. Clark Jefferson City

Wrangler Club Plans Horse Show

The Wrangler Saddle Club chose Miss India Melson as rodeo queen candidate at the May 16 meeting at the PCA Building. Plans for the Memorial Day CMSCC Show at the 4-H arena south of Mexico include 29 classes and a youth dead line class starting at 11 a.m. Food will be available. members volunteer for a mounted patrol on rescue missions overseen by the sheriff's office.

Wrangler Saddle Club India Melson PCA Mexico Sheriff's Office

FOE Auxiliary Installs Officers at Area Home Meeting

FOE Auxiliary installed officers including Mrs. Cecil Gentry as junior past president and Mrs. Roy Tyner as president at a Thursday night ceremony attended by thirteen members. Other appointees included Mrs. Adele Smith as vice president and Mrs. Clifford Arnold as chaplain with trustees Mrs. Floyd Orcutt and Mrs. Stanley Carter.

Cecil Gentry Roy Tyner FOE Adele Smith Clifford Arnold Virgil Sapp Thelma Fairley Danny Gentry Ada Ferguson Lucille Smith Floyd Orcutt Stanley Carter Thomas Whitmarsh Stanley Campbell Walter Burkett

Calendar items for May 28 to June 3 in Mexico Ledger

May 28 Tuesday Chapter 10 PEO 7 30 P M with Mrs Clyde Brown Laddonia May 28 OATS Bus to Leasburg May Wednesday OATS Bus to Six Flags May Thursday Parents Without Partners board meeting 7 30 P M with Mrs Roberta Plotner May 30 Monday Happy Circle Senior Citizens picnic 11 A M Lakeview Park Call 581 0203 or 581 0785 for transportation June 3 Mexico MO Ledger Page Tuesday May 28 1974

PEO Clyde Brown Laddonia Leasburg Six Flags Parents Without Partners Roberta Plotner Happy Circle Senior Citizens Lakeview Park

Kemp Twins Feted At Bridal Shower

Kemp of Mexico and her sister were honored at a Friendship Baptist Church shower hosted by four organizers. About 40 guests attended as decorations included double wedding rings with blue and white streamers and refreshments were served. Miss Marla Kemp awaits marriage to Forrest Lee Holtkamp and Miss Darla Kemp to David Ray Johnson on June 22 at the church.

Marla Darla Kemp Mexico Friendship Baptist Church Hadley Davenport Marvin Griffith Rance Vanshike Lester Meeks Raymond Kemp Grover Holtkamp Miss Marla Kenneth Johnson Miss Darla Louis Femmer Mr. Holtkamp Forrest Lee Holtkamp David Ray Johnson

Drucy Smith Returns from Phoenix and News of Dr Charles K Smith

Mrs Drucy Smith of Mexico returns from Phoenix Arizona with her daughter in law Effia Smith to visit grandson Dr Charles K Smith who received a doctorate in music education at Arizona State University. He will teach in the music department at the University of Texas at Austin. The Sunrise Jolly Neighbors Club held a luncheon with Mrs Henry Cupp and discussed Book Mobile volunteers.

Drucy Smith Mexico Phoenix Aris Charles K. Smith Arizona State University Dr. Smith Smith University of Texas At Austin Sunrise Jolly Neighbors Club Henry Cupp Frank Robison Mobile Howard Barker Rubert Lay

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Boy Scouts Marvin Alan Snyder David Snyder Elmer Grave Claude Snyder Hillview, Lll Mr. McCarthy Wrangler Club FOE Auxiliary Burkett Tyner John Crocker Campbell Fred Beatty Sapp Arnold Gentry Kevin Dale Polacek Tim, Polacek Jefferies Clarence Polacek R.C. Barnett Marie Marshall Unen Childrens Widen Miser Mo Mexico, Mo Lawrence Drug Washington ST Mexico ST Mathews Episcopal Church Camelot Alexander Smith Gamble Paint & Glass Mexico Area First National First National Bank Onal
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