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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1970

Page

7

Elaine Karol Stone to Wed Floyd William Dameron

Laddonia Mr and Mrs Harry E Stone announce the engagement of their daughter Elaine Karol Stone to Floyd William Dameron third son of Mr and Mrs James Q Dameron of New Hartford A June wedding is planned Elaine is a 1969 graduate of Community A-4 High School and a sophomore English major at Missouri Baptist College Hannibal He expects AA degree at spring end Floyd is a 1963 Bowling Green High School graduate employed at Harbison-Walker Refractories and farms

Laddonia Harry E. Stone Elaine Karol Stone Floyd William Dameron James Q. Dameron New Hartford Miss Stone Missouri Baptist College Hannibal Cameron Bowling Green High School Harbison-Walker Refractories

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Larsen in Halloween Theme

A Halloween themed bridal shower Saturday evening honored Miss Cindy Larsen of Kimballton Iowa fiancée of Gary Adams. Hosts introduced the bride elect and her mother Mrs Chester Larsen and guests included many town friends. The couple plan to wed Saturday December 19 with Miss Nancy Jenke and Miss Mary Tribble serving refreshments.

Cindy Larsen Kimballton Gary Adams Harold Adams Chester Larsen Miss Larsen Adams Tom Taylor Charles Boswell Lloyd Palmer James Jeffries Lee Jeffries Corine Greenburg Feral Anson W. F. Wenger Robert Denham Lee Bates Robert Tribble C. K. Winn George Coil Marvin Coil Bob Brown Ray Uriarte Ed Fuhrer Carl A. Safford Jr Robert Stephens Robert Denson Earl South Faye Sublette Charles Wilmshorst Charles Duckworth Glen P. Kallenbach Nancy Jenke Mary Tribble

Alfred Talley Hosts Halloween Party for Olivet UMC

Mr and Mrs Alfred Talley hosted a Halloween party at Olivet United Methodist Church with UNICEF fundraising by children. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson Mr and Mrs Donald Johnson Mr and Mrs Wynn Henderson Mr and Mrs Lee Talley Mr and Mrs Denver Stone Mr and Mrs William Latta Mrs Mae Hayes Mrs Jim Owens Miss Patty Whitehead Miss Jackie Whitehead Miss Lori Owens Miss Pat Owens Miss Charyl Theresa Johnson Elizabeth Cheryl Amy Henderson Mary Lou Paula Mentzer Stowe Dean Johnson Roger Mentzer Darrin Brian Talley Mike Henderson.

Alfred Talley Olivet United Methodist Church Unicef Charles Johnson Donald Johnson Wynn Henderson Lee Talley Denver Stone William Latta Mae Hayes Jim Owens Patty Whitehead Jackie Whitehead Lori Owens Pat Owens

Miss Becky See Feted at Hayes Creek Shower

Miss Becky See who will wed Randy Smith of Perry on November 7 was honored at a bridal shower Thursday night at Hayes Creek Christian Church. Hostesses were Mrs. Bob Waters and Mrs. Ronnie Carmen. many relatives and friends from Perry attended.

Vandalia Becky See Randy Smith Perry Hayes Creek Christian Church Bob Waters Ronnie Carmen Robert Lee Bob Smith Kenneth Kirtlink John Nutt Ruth Ann Billy Wayne Nutt Billi Luckett Carolyn Grace Ledford Charles Livers Julie Claire Liver

Mrs Schutte Heads BC Club Benton City Busy Bees

Mrs Schutte Heads BC Club Benton City Busy Bees club met at Mrs Audrey Smith with officers elected: Gerald Schutte president Howard Fort vice president Paul Joiner secretary treasurer Herbert Schutte reporter Robert Lay song leader. Craft display planned for Homemakers Fair. other members attended and prizes awarded. November meeting set with Mrs Joiner.

Benton City Busy Bees Extension Club Audrey Smith Gerald Schutte Howard Fort Paul Joiner Herbert Schutte Robert Lay Lay Smith Walter Tratchel Iva Coil Papa Alylene Porter Nell Cox Floyd Rockwell Cox Coil Oleta McCown Fay Hinton Joiner

Community club and church meetings weekly schedule

A list of social events and gatherings across days Tuesday through Saturday including Delta Rho Epsilon Sigma Phi, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, King's Daughters Union, Past Noble Grand Club of Rebekah Lodge, Sigma Alpha, Homemakers Club, American Legion, CES Burroughs Masonic Temple, Westminster First Presbyterian Church events, and IOOF Benton City Presbyterian Church homecoming with times and hostesses noted.

Delta Rho Epsilon Sigma Phi George Hogan C. F Record Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Hattie King's Daughters Union Westminster Root First Presbyterian Church Noble Grand Club Rebekah Ledge Epsilon Sigma Alpha C. F. McCord Homemakers Club Naomi Byars American Legion Legion Home Burroughs Masonic Temple King's Daughter's Union Westminster

Veterans Day Dinner Plans Highlight Auxiliary Meeting

American Legion Auxiliary met at the post home on Highway 22 with Mrs. Leon Rutherford presiding. The group sang Onward Christian Soldiers, and devotion was led by chaplain Mrs. Charles Perkey. L. J. Dean heads a project to make scuffs and lap robes for a St. Louis veterans hospital. A chili supper is set for Nov 13 in the courthouse auditorium, chaired by Mrs. George Pettebaum. The Veterans Day dinner for members and families is planned for Nov 11 at the post home, with meat and drinks provided and families asked to bring covered dishes and their own service. Hostesses were Mrs. William Elliott and Mrs. Jacque Jones.

American Legion Auxiliary Highway 22 Leon Rutherford Wallace Melahn Charles Perkey L. J. Dean Veterans Hospital St. Louis George Pettebaum Post Home William Elliott Jacque Jones

Birthday Party for Two Sisters at Woolridge Home

Janet Woolridge seven and Judy five celebrated at a family party Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Woolridge's home. Attendees included Floyd Sparks and family, Elmer Magnus, John Sparks, Cynthia and Mary Magnus, Linda Magnus from Kirksville, and Roger Woolridge among others. Kirksville High mock election favored Republicans for senator and auditor, Democrat for Congress. Danforth 294 Symington 180 Bond 313 Holman 144 Hungate 316 Schroeder 146.

Janet Woolridge Judy Henry Woolridge Floyd Sparks Elmer Magnus Steve Cynthia Mary Joyce Paris Bobby Donald Magnus Raymond Springman John Middleton Linda Magnus Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville Roger Woolridge Kirksville High School Congress Danforth Symington Bond Holman Hungate Schroeder

People in the News sweep includes Makarova and Nixon

Natalia Makarova arrives in New York to tour the United States as principal with the American Ballet Theater, while Tina Louise welcomes a baby girl at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital and pursues divorce. In California, Janis Joplin’s former roommate recalls her will funding a late-night party with the Grateful Dead. Pat Nixon ends an eight-state tour by greeting voters in San Diego and denying fatigue.

New York Natalia Makarova United States American Ballet Theater Miss Makarova Kennedy Airport Kirov Ballet London West Hollywood Tina Louise Cedars of Lebanon Hospital San Anselmo Calif Pearl Janis Joplin Lyndall Erb Miss Joplin Miss Erb Grateful Dead San Diego Pat Nixon George Murphy Murphy Dennis Ronald Reagan Mrs. Nixon Maryland

Mrs James Spurling Honored at Baby Shower in Wellsville

Mrs James Spurling of Wellsville was honored at a baby shower Friday evening hosted by Mrs Robert Schutte of Kahoka at the Brown home. Guests included many local and out of town friends and relatives from Kahoka Mexico Kirksville Columbia and Wellsville.

James Spurling Wellsville Robert Schutte Kahoka Nelson A. Brown Derrill Kuhlman Helen Spurling Kenneth Mortenson Robert Piper Joe Bailey George Craddock Ernest Jenkins Norvall Hunthausen Ed Lowey Robert Moon Charles James Ray Heaton Harold Stephens Beulah Franklin E. R. Jackson Katherine Potts William Potts Pleasant Smith Marsha Franklin Max Spangler Rita Harper Hudson Long John Marshall John Reddick Emery Cox Charles Mongler Russell Spurling Mexico Karen Harris

Pie and Box Supper to Benefit Benton City Cemetery

The Benton City Cemetery Association plans a pie and box supper at the Benton City Community Hall this Saturday evening to raise funds for cemetery upkeep. A meeting at Mr and Mrs Robert Tratchel's home laid plans for entertainment contests and the money drive. Members listed include W. J. Zimmerman secretary, Mrs Eugene Clark treasurer, the Tratchels, Mrs Edwin Delamarre, Emil Duffen, Grover Weber and Clarence Hildebrand.

Benton City Benton City Cemetery Benton City Cemetery Association Robert Tratchel W. J. Zimmerman Paul Joiner Eugene Clark Tratchel Edwin Delamarre Emil Duffen Grover Weber Clarence Hildebrand Zimmerman

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Miss Larsen

Miss Larsen of Balltown Iowa will wed Gary Adams on December 19. The couple’s engagement was celebrated with a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Richard Garrett Friday evening. Attending were Mrs. Chester Larsen Kimballton and many others including Mrs. Harold Adams and a string of relatives.

Cindy Larsen Kimballton Gary Adams Richard Garrett Chester Larsen Iowa Harold Adams Don Harrison Nelson A. Brown George Hogan W. R. Creed Robert Schutte Don Buie Anita Buie Alfred Durham Paul Lowther Leonard Turner Dean Miller Loyal Wonneman Alex Bollinger Herschel Meek

Halloween Party at Church Primary Draws Winners

The Primary department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints held a Halloween party on Wednesday night with a song and games. Winners included Gary Kniepfel for spookiest and Cindy Haubner for most original costumes. other awards covered vampire, Pilgrim Lady, prettiest, clown, and cutest outfits. Attendees listed include the Haubner and Lierheimer families and several residents from Auxvasse Centralia and Mexico.

Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints Gary Kniepfel Cindy Haubner Tina Feger

Jina Gallop Honored Halloween Roast

To honor Jina Gallop a Halloween wiener roast was held Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond E. Gallop. The room featured a giant laughing ghost, a rocking scarecrow, cats, skeletons, and jack o lanterns with pumpkins at the entrance. Special guests included Bridgeton residents Mr. and Mrs. Larry Womack and daughter Wendy, along with invited guests and family members.

Jina Gallop Raymond E. Gallop Caroline Steinman Joseah Davis Jeanne Thomas Mary Beth Wagner Deana Houston Penny Travis Karen Berry Darren Gallop Larry Womack Wendy of Bridgeton

Charleston Woman of the Year Honors Mrs Currin

Mrs Marshall Currin vice president of the Charleston School Board and member of the Governors Council on Education is Charleston Woman of the Year the first Negro to win the award sponsored by the Business and Professional Women nominated by the Kiwanis Club and the Athena Club and chosen by out of town judges.

Charleston Marshall Currin Charleston School Board Governor’s Council On Education Currin Kiwanis Club Athena Club

Way It Would Have Been If They Told All The Truth

A jokey interview with candidate Abe Forthright detailing campaign spending, public discomfort with crowds, family dynamics, and a controversial plan to run for presidency. He admits personal gain motivator and says he plans to vote for his opponent rather than himself.

New York John Peerslip Abe Forthright Vonn Peerslip Croaker Tweed Forthright Tweed Margie

Halloween Party Highlights Youth Society Event

The Youth Society of the Mexico Wesleyan Church held a Halloween social Saturday at the Show Me Room, First National Bank. Winners included Kenny Welch, Dennis Davidson, Mrs Naomi Ray of Springfield, Warren Conklin, and David Welch's team won the egg race. Kenny Welch and Miss Patty Davidson were named Mr and Miss Pumpkin.

The Mexico Wesleyan Church First National Bank Kenny Welch Dennis Davidson Naomi Ray Springfield Warren Conklin David Welch Patty Davidson Pumpkin Bill Hendren Myrtle Rogers Stanley Davidson Mary Davidson Danny Davidson Glenda Davidson Donald Davidson Larry Woods Beverly Shock Kathy Roe Harry Damron Marcia Paden Walter Paden Sue Foster Debbie Fisher Mexico Janis Bryson Keena Bryson Centralia Bentley Trogden Becky Retha Trogden Alan ‘Davidson

Fidelity Circle Meets at Bybee's Instead of Churchill Sims

Tomorrow's Fidelity Circle gathering of The King's Daughters and Sons moves to Mrs Jewell Bybee's home. Mrs George Weller will call the meeting to order at 2 o'clock and Mrs Smith Black will lead the program.

Fidelity Circle of the King’s Daughters and Sons Jewell Bybee Churchill Sims George Weller Smith Black

Airline Tickets and Reservations at No Extra Cost

An advertisement promotes airline tickets and reservations with no additional charges. It emphasizes affordability and ease of booking, inviting travelers to secure seats without hidden fees.

Be-Ha 4H Club Elects 1971 Officers At Beagles School

Be-Ha 4H Club met at Beagles School Monday night with Dennis Ardell presiding Judy Talley led songs. The devotion was given by Mike Wills and pledges led by Jack Wills Jr. Susan Senwalt was elected president with Dan Talley as VP Judy Talley secretary and Dennis Ardell treasurer. Mary Anne Sonwalt council rep Beth Smithey song leader and Mila Smithey reporter. New members Beth and Dena Smithey welcomed. Next meeting Nov 23 at 7 pm.

4H Clut Beagles School Dennis Ardell Judy Talley Mike Wills Jack Wills Jr Bill Sonwall American Royal Kansas City Susan Senwalt Dan Talley Mila Smithey Garde Beth Smithey Mary Anne Sonwalt Frank Wilfley Jr John Sonwalt Beth Dena Smithey Joe Williams

Wilfleys Host Halloween Party for Local Families

Mr and Mrs Frank P Wilfley Sr hosted a masquerade and wiener roast at their home on Halloween night attended by about 85 friends from Littleby Baptist and Bethel Presbyterian communities. Prizes went to both under 16 and over 16 groups featuring a horse Beth Smithey and Robin Sprock a snake charmer Susan Sonwalt a hobo Danny Helwig a clown Mrs Bob Hopkins and Ann Sonwalt an Oriental princess.

Littleby Baptist Bethel Presbyterian Frank P. Wilfley Beth Smithey Robin Sprock Susan Sonwalt Danny Helwig Frank Wilfley Jr Bob Hopkins Ann Sonwalt

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Mr. Dameron Alfred Talleys Mrs. Schutte BC Club Hallmark Collection Hallmark Westlake West Plaza Shopping Center Mexico, Mo Galandar Frida J. B. Doolittle Rebekah and Odd Fellows Pearl Logan Melahn Fenton Worland Richard Vance Louise Les Crane Joanne Kerr Josephine Littrell Ruth Veale Turner B. Cox Juanita L. McNabb School OF Dange Fidelity Bybee’s Global Travel Service Hoxsey Hotel Ellen Milwaukee Rom Clausing Jepertinger Lawrence Drug Ledoer Fluestay Bouncers Susan Sonwall Wilfleys P.Q. Box Missouri Foic
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