Countryside memories of butchering days and farm life
Judy Mahieu recalls the close neighborly spirit of old days on rural farms between Centralia and Mexico. She shares a detailed reminiscence of butchering days, community help, home food preparation, and the strong bond among families, plus subsequent notes on hog head mincemeat, recipe tweaks, wood piles, bird feeders, and a forthcoming Thanksgiving menu feature.
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Judy Mahieu
Pearl Northcutt
Centralia
Mexico
Lilburn Northcutt
Weekend Community Calendar Activities and Meetings
A series of local events on November 8 to 10 include Parents Without Partners at Countryside Inn 9 p.m. November 8, American Legion Poppy Day, Messiah rehearsals at First Presbyterian Church, plus Open House for Mrs. Schulte at Rush Hill Community Center. Also scheduled are a family skating party at Mexico roller rink, a VFW turkey dinner, several club meetings, a Thanksgiving dinner, and a Girl Scout Troop 275 Halloween party with attendees and activities noted.
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Countryside Inn
American Legion
First Presbyterian Church
Rush Hill
William Schulte
Mexico
VFW
Community Chest
Ree
Licensed
Practical Nurses
Arthur House
Little Dixie Citizens’ Band
Senior Citizens’ Center
Girl Scout Troop No
Kathy Botkins
Cindi Botkins
Jaycee
Botkins
Rededication Service Unites Troop 252 and 257 Girls
Hawthorne School Girl Scout Troop 257 joined Troop 252 for a rededication and first Court of Awards. The ceremony opened with a flag ritual then a candlelight segment focused on the Girl Scout Promise and Ten Laws. Juliette Lowe birthday was noted with life story details and a donation to the Juliette Lowe World Friendship Fund. World Association pins and troop crests were given to first year girls. Mrs. Mark Martin assisted. Mrs. David Bell led the Court of Awards presenting individual badges and two troop badges My Trefoil and Cyclist. The girls work on the Hospitality badge and welcomed guests before a closing flag ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawthorne
Girl Scout Promise
Juliette Lowe
Girl Scouting
World Friendship Fund
World Association
Mark Martin
David Bell
Cathy Archer
Elaine Baker
Denise Barnes
Joni Bell
Dina Blackburn
Suzie Forrest
Stephanie Inlow
Kelly Martin
Melissa McFarland
Tami Miller
Becky Milner
Donna Pipes
Merry Staples
Kathy Storck
Missy Jo Sudbrook
Sarah Wagner
Margaret Wallage
Pam Westbay
Melinda Willig
Legion Auxiliary Covered-Dish Supper Plans Veterans Day Event
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home for a covered-dish meal and a business session led by Mrs. Bill Hase. They scheduled the Veterans Day Supper for November 11 at 6 30 p.m. reports covered child welfare and holiday baskets, voted 56 dollars for Christmas gifts to the Columbia Veterans Hospital, and announced Poppy Days on November 7 and 8 with headquarters near the Courthouse Community Room. The next meeting is set for November 19.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Bill Hase
Columbia
Elmer Welch
Clark Stephens
Fall Arrangements Glorify Weeds and Wild Pods
Practical guide to using common fall weeds and dried wild materials for arrangements. Lists cattails milkweed pods dock mullein Queen Annes lace and other plants, grasses and tree seeds. Advises drying, storage, and potential backyard pests. highlights seed heads like teasel lotus pods and rattlebox and notes berries to use or avoid.
Engagement Announced For Kristin Heilwagen and Kenneth Carroll
Mr and Mrs W Ray Heilwagen announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Kristin G Heilwagen to Kenneth M Carroll son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Carroll of Eldon The wedding is planned for November 30 at 230 pm at Friendship Baptist Church In other items Omicron Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a Fishermen s Bush Party October 28 at the Show Me Room First National Bank Rushees listed include Gay Van Horn Martha Barnes Leslie Montcalm and Claudia Snell Plans for the state convention in Kansas City were discussed Members to attend should contact Mrs Richard Beaty A wine tasting party is scheduled for November 8 at 8 pm at the home of Mrs Richard Cole The next meeting a pizza party will be November 11 at the home of Mrs Beaty and a note lists attending members The names of attendees include Mrs Donald Neale Mrs Marvin Barker Miss Alice Hatfield Mrs George Buckman Mrs Dale Donovan Mrs Roger Moser and Mrs Richard Cole
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Omicron Alpha
Beta Sigma Phi
First National Bank
Donald Neale
Rushees
Gay van Horn
Martha Barnes
Leslie Montcalm
Claudia Snell
Kansas City
Richard Beaty
Richard Cole
Beaty
Bushees
Marvin Barker
Alice Hatfield
George Buckman
Dale Donovan
Roger Moser
Holiday jewelry care and cleaning tips from George Stahl
As the holidays near, keep fine jewelry sparkling with proper cleaning. Diamonds need frequent cleaning, colored stones require cautious care, and pearls should be sprayed lightly to avoid damage. Never boil jewelry and seek professional help to maintain brilliance. See us soon.
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Issouti
Dan Williams
Williams
Cinnamon Blue
General Patton
Cinnamon
Patton
Mocha
Addiiion
Missouri
Missouri Countryside
the Ledger
Audubon Workshop
MacArthur Blvd
Northbrook
Til
National Audubon Society
Third Ave
New York
N.Y
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
N. van Buren
American Legion Regular Meeting
Legion Hall
Highway 22 West
Mrs. Botkins
Mary Allen
Judy Allen
Andrea
Toween
Patty Hammett
Michelle Peden
Susan Jenkins
Lauren Niekamp
Cindy Nance
Missy Dean
JoRene Todd
Carol
Mexico-Audrain County
Julie Ungerman
Katey Hickman
Tassy Savage
Rose Burditt
John
Girl Scouts
Lierheimer
John Abbott
Mexico Women’s Club
Eugene Field
McMillan
Ledger
Richard Vance
Court of Awards
Legion Aux
Phillips
Whitley St
Martha Eckley
LPN
Powen
Jefferson Mexico
Mo- Sa Ofee
Heilwagen-Carroll
Kristin G. Heilwagen
BY George Stahl
Gemologist
American Gem Society
A&b Prescription
Landmark
E. Monroe
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Villager West Plaza Shopping Center
Pilcher
Jefferson
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