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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1977
Page
5
Reading readers share thrifty tips from saving tea bags to make strong iced tea without bitterness and using magnetic towel clips on the fridge for handy wipe‑ups. A gift idea suggests assembling a complete frozen meal with meats vegetables and dessert, wrapped and stored for gifting.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Pollard of Mexico marked their 58th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at 803 N Calhoun. Married Oct 29 1919, they have three children and long service in Audrain County politics and MFA Insurance. Mrs Pollard was briefly hospitalized at Stribling House before joining the celebration.
Mr and Mrs R M Pete Landers of Vandalia observed their 35th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Vandalia Community Building. Mrs Landers is Lais Righter, daughter of the late Joe H Righter. The couple’s children include Redgie Landers and Carolyn of Curryville, Rick Landers and Lisa of Mexico, Roger Landers, Russell, Allan and Keith Landers of Vandalia. The event featured orange and white decor, an orange iced two tier cake with a miniature bride and groom, and cake, punch, nuts and mints.
Mrs Audrey Smith hosted the Benton City Busy Bees as they discussed a December food sale. The annual election named Mrs Ruth McKibben president, with Mrs Engemann vice president, Mrs Opal Clark secretary treasurer, and Mrs Oleta McCown reporter.
Mrs. W.K. Mason of Mexico and Mr. Mason attended the Alexandria Virginia wedding of Elizabeth Clark Beecher to John Raymond Trimble. Attendees included relatives and friends from Missouri Wyoming Maryland Oklahoma and Iowa among others. The group stayed at the Stephenson Motel while in Mexico.
A miscellaneous bridal shower was held in Paula Lewis's honor earlier this month in the Show-Me Room at First National Bank. Hosts included Mrs. Rodger Lewis and Miss Wilda Lecrease with Debbie Lewis. Several games were won by Mrs. Sarah Thompson and Miss Beverly Williams. The guest list included numerous Kansas City area names and attendees from Edina Fulton Centralia Sturgeon Portland Lincoln Han nibal and Mexico. Paula Lewis is set to marry Jim Kongable of Edina on November 12 at the First Baptist Church.
National 4 H Sunday observed by Hisey Hoppers 4 H Club with a basket dinner at the 4 H Center. Keith Peterson and Vera Jane Holtkamp spoke, slides from a world trip shown, and gifts given to members. Retirement and 25 years of club work noted with display by Mrs. Holtkamp. Special guests listed among local families and supporters.
A luncheon and bridal shower honoring Pamela Lowther, bride elect of Michael Fennewald of Bryan, Ohio, formerly of Mexico, was hosted by Mrs. Robert Searfoss at the Searfoss home on Thursday afternoon. Guests included the bride’s mother Mrs. Paul Lowther, future mother-in-law Mrs. Adrian Fennewald, and many friends from Mexico, Marshall, Boonville, Jefferson City, and surrounding areas. The couple is set to wed in November.
Mr and Mrs William Burchfield of Mexico mark their 50th wedding anniversary with a tour of the Ozarks and southern Missouri. The trip included caves and a dinner with James Hinton and his wife from Jefferson City joining as honorees. The couple, wed November 1 1927, own Burchfield Feed and Seed Co and have two daughters and six grandchildren.
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