Miss Brooks and Vestal Wed in First Baptist Ceremony
Miss Carol Ann Brooks married James Bruce Vestal in an 8 o'clock Saturday ceremony at the First Baptist Church. The couple, both from Missouri towns, will reside in Centralia after a wedding trip.
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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1971
Page
5
Miss Carol Ann Brooks married James Bruce Vestal in an 8 o'clock Saturday ceremony at the First Baptist Church. The couple, both from Missouri towns, will reside in Centralia after a wedding trip.
Miss Edwina Joy Walters daughter of Uniontown Pennsylvania married Bobby Joe Fletcher son of Faye Fletcher Auxvasse and John Fletcher Oakland California on October 30. Rev Marsh Darrell officiated the double ring ceremony before family and friends. Matron of honor was Mrs Fannie Vanderpool and best man was cousin Terry Love. A church basement reception followed.
The Prairie Dale Helping Hands 4 H Club met November 1 at the Consolidated Electric Cooperative building with 14 members answering roll call on What I Am Thankful For. Delbert Healy presided, Keith Davenport led pledges, Barbie Farris directed games, and plans were made for the December 6 Christmas party. The group hosted 11 guests.
Scott’s Corner reports a Saturday chili supper from 5 to 7 30 p m at Community R-6 school sponsored by the R-6 PTA. A talent show follows at 8 p m with judging in four grade ranges. Meals include chili vegetable soup hot dogs and desserts.
Teresa Brown elected president of the Hisey Hoppers 4-H Club at the Nov 1 meeting at the 4-H Center in Mexico Missouri. Officers named include Gene Siler as vice president Debra Lynn Brown as secretary and Debbie Ann Brown as treasurer. Sgt D J Slevins spoke on drug abuse and a supporting film was shown. Upcoming hayride planned at 6 30 p m at the 4-H Center.
Calendar items note a Business and Professional Women dinner at Monterey Restaurant on Nov 8 at 7 PM, Band Mothers gathering at Mexico High School Band Building on Nov 8 at 7 30 PM, PEO chapter meetings on Nov 9 with Miss Ward sisters at 1111 E Jackson St, 7 30 PM, Chautauqua at the Audrain County Library at 1 30 PM, and League of Women Voters unit meeting on Nov 9 at 7 30 PM. A Danish Gym Team show by Westminster College and William Woods College is slated for Monday Nov 15 at 6 PM in the Westminster Gymnasium.
Mexico Girl Scout leaders and several local mothers attended the Heart of Missouri Girl Scout Council Leader's Carousel on October 27 at the Ramada Inn in Columbia. Discussions covered eco action resources group behavior and a talk on visits to old Mexico, followed by a luncheon and remarks on wider opportunities for Girl Scouts.
The Mexico Audrain County Library hosts Missouri Art at the library through Nov. 20, showcasing 22 works in drawing graphics painting and assemblage. Artists include instructors from MO and area colleges. the display is provided by the Visual Arts Program of the Missouri State Council on the Arts and brought by the Mexico Women's Club. A Wildlife Portrait Series No 1 is shown in the children's room with 10 wildlife photographs donated by Mrs. H L Beynon. The club sponsors the exhibit and pairs wildlife books and articles for the display.
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