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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1970

Page

7

Tanzeys Celebrate 80th Wedding Anniversary in Paris

Mr and Mrs Tanzey marked their diamond milestone with a Sunday dinner at Mark Twain with family and friends. Guests included Miss Roth Phillips and Charles Smithey of Quincy Me and Meg Opal Bull of Paria. Mrs Tanzey, born Lois Phillipa, and Mr Tanzey were longtime Paris residents who wed Nov 7 1890.

Smithey Quincy, Me Mrs Kating Canine Payson, Jr Meg Opal Bull Paria Mra. Tanzey Lois Phillipa George Phillips Tansey Mra Charley Tanzey Tanzey Paris

Social Weekend in Rock Island Observed by Blades Pair

Mr and Mrs Herbert Blades spent the weekend in Rock Island Illinois with Mrs and Mrs James Peak, Mrs Olea Kelley and Mrs Ralph Painter in social gatherings.

Herbert Blades Rock Island, Ill James Peak Olea Kelley Ralph Painter

Calendar notices from community groups and churches

Wednesday Club meets at 1 30 p m in Mexico Audrain Library Section Six of Christian Women Fellowship at First Christian Church 7 30 p m Mrs Russell Creed hostess Women’s Fellowship of Trinity United Church of Christ holds 1 15 p m chapel Audrain Callaway Masonic Association gathers at 7 p m VFW Home Vandalia confirms meeting details

Christian Women's Fellowship First Christian Church Russell. Creed Women’s Fellowship Trinity United Church of Christ Audrain-Callaway Masonic Association VFW Vandalia

Creasey and Talley Honored by Masons

Roy Creasey and Georg Talley received $0-yen membership buttons at a Royal Arcs Masons Mexico Chapter 27 dinner in Burrough Temple. Ernest Cottle presented seven 25-year membership buttons to several members. over 70 people attended the event with prayers led by Rutt.

Roy Creasey Georg Talley Royal Arcs Masons Mexico Burrough Masonic Temple Howard F .Kizer Grant Ernest C. Cottle Columbia Region Four Clyd F. Walker Mr.Kizer Howard A. Weakly Waters Martin John A. Owens Sr Auxvasse Ernes N. Armstrong Jacksonville I Arthur Kalips Centralia Nelson Groves Kizer Cottle Rutt

Mrs. Silvey New President of RH Women’s Council

Mrs Russell Silvey was elected president of the Rush Hill Community Church Women’s Council for the coming year. Officers include Mrs Doebelin as vice president and Mrs Davidson as secretary, with various assistants and reporters named. The group observed World Community Day with a morning service and announced the church bazaar and supper set for Saturday November 14 at 5 30 p m. Thirteen members and three children attended.

Women’s Council of Rush Hill Community Church Russell Silvey Doebelin Davidson Miss Allen Robert Riley Bertha Allen Tom Welge Othal Hobbs George Doebelin Marvin Davidson Blanche Allen Martin Maxwell

Court of Awards for Troop 255

Girl Scouts of Troop 265 held a candlelight Court of Awards at the Plunkett Park cabin on Thursday evening with a bonfire as the feature. Attendance pins were presented by Mrs. Joe Stone and badges by Mrs. Albert Dutton, with refreshments served by the fifth grade patrol to hospitality badges. Attending Scouts included May Allen, Susan Bush, Judith Bush, Jamie Nielsen, Anita Parrish, Susie Huey, Donna Huey, Kelli Patton, Michelle Jerichow, Laurie Waschenbach, Cynthia Fuqua, Linda Allen, Lynn Johnson, Terri ONeal, Lesa Sprouls, Melissa Staples, Carol Duty, Brenda Stone, and Penny Umstattd.

Plunkett Park Troop 265 Joe Stone Albert Dutton May Allen Susan Judith Bush Jamie Nielsen Anita Parrish Susie Donna Huey Kelli Patton Michelle Jerichow Laurie Waschenbach Cynthia Fuqua Linda Allen Lynn Johnson Terri O'Neal Lesa Sprouls Melissa Staples Carol Duty Brenda Stone Penny Umstattd

Shower For Mrs Neifert At Garfield Heights Center

Mrs James Neifert was honored at a baby shower Thursday evening at Garfield Heights Community Center hosted by Mrs John Lierheimer Mrs Larry Weber and Mrs Joseph McHatton. A tall gift stork and yellow green decorations framed the event with a crystal punch bowl and yellow tapers on the refreshment table. Special guests included Mrs James C Phillips and Mrs H L Neifert among many other friends and family members.

James Neifert Garfield Heights Community Center John Lierheimer Larry Weber Joseph McHatton James C. Phillips H. L. Neifert Bernice Gilbert Neifert Becky Gilbert Jimmie C. Phillips John Phillips Robert A. Phillips Thomas Shire Clyde Walker Mary Jane Dickey Nadine Day Mae Mongler Hazel Hawkins Bill Phillips Howard Pehle Wesley Pehle Bob Breid Bob Gilbert Carl Atkins John Moore Phillip Dillard Edna Dierking Richard Henage Lon Walters Enger Camden David Lipp Bryan Webber Brenda Stowe Harold Fuqua Judy Pehle Ronald Pehle Lillien Oliver Beverly Lear Cecil Sherrow Don Mathews W. R. McCabe Mexico Howard Meyers Wellsville Rodney Miller Independence Larry Walker Centralia James Haubener Auxvasse

Supper Meeting for Steadfast Class at First Baptist

Steadfast Class members of the First Baptist Church met in the church Fellowship Hall for a covered dish supper. Mrs. W. E. Cauthorn led the gathering and Mrs. Hurley Holcomb offered the opening prayer. Christmas gifts will be exchanged at the next meeting. Attendees included Mrs. R. L. Armstrong, Mrs. Harry Meyer, Mrs. H. A. Gorrell, Mrs. J. L. Evans, Mrs. Herb Carter, Mrs. Ellis Davis, Miss Ella Baker, Mr. Holcomb and Mr. Armstrong, along with other guests.

First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall W. E. Cauthorn Hurley Holcomb R. L. Armstrong Harry Meyer H. A. Gorrell J. L. Evans Herb Carter Ellis Davis Ella Baker Holcomb Armstrong

Fennewald and Cordell wedding in Northbrook Illinois

Mr and Mrs Martin Alphonse Fennewald formerly of Mexico Route 1 exchanged vows with Miss Margaret Lane Cordell at St Giles Episcopal Church Northbrook Illinois on October 3 The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Hubert Fennewald Guests included Steven Pack and Ray Wilcey with families while the couple reside in Columbia where the groom attends the University of Missouri

Martin Alphonse Duke) Fennewald St. Giles Episcopal Church Northbrook Ill Margaret Lane Cordell James C.cordell Steve Va Fennewald Hubert Fennewald Mexico Margaret Fennewald Bernard Frank Fennewald Steven Pack Columbia University of Missouri Ray Ann) Wilcey Fort Rucker Ala Mr. Fennewald

Cultural program at BPWC dinner in Mexico hosts art talks

Mrs Arvin and Mrs Soldan led a Mexico Business and Professional Women's Club dinner program in the Gold Room of Hotel Hoxsey. Speakers showcased woodcarving from St Jean Port Joli, replicas of Thorn Puller, El Greco’s Storm over Toledo, and Venner’s Little Street. District Five South leader Mrs Boyd urged women to assume leadership and spoke on Woman Power.

Mexico Professional Women's Club Hoxsey Wilmetta Boyd Hannibal W. B. Arvin St. Jean-Port-Joli Quebec Canada Africa South America Leonard Soldan Thorn Puller Toledo el Greco Venner Soldan District Five South Boyd BPWC L. A. Scott District Five South Suzanna Bunge

Miss Lee and Mr. Smith Marry at Minister's Home

Vandalia and Perry residents Rebecca Louise Lee and Randall Lee Smith wed Saturday at the Perry minister's home Rev. C. D. Howell officiating. The ceremony began at seven, with both families listed as parents. Attendants included Jane Whelan and Harold Berry. the bride wore a white street length dress accented by a gold band and chrysanthemum corsage. He works at Buffalo Caster and Wheel, and they reside in Perry.

Miss Lee Mr. Smith Vandalia Rebecca Louise Lee Vandalla Randall Lee Smith Perry C. DB. Howell Wrelock Robert Lee Robert E. Smith Jane Whelan Harold Berry Monroe City Mark Twaih Mark Twain High School Smith Buffalo Caster and Wheel Corporation

Dixie Grey Band Mothers Plan Winter Activities

Twenty seven members of the Dixie Grey Band Mother Club met at Mexico High School band building with Mrs. Harold Adams presiding She announced the need for extra concession stand workers for Friday night’s football game and the club sponsored trips for band directors John W Willer and Robert Murta to the Mid West Band Mothers Clinic in Chicago Ill December reports included news of the magazine sale and the upcoming chocolate sale Adams noted there would be no December meeting January plans will shape the band’s annual formal concert on Feb U

Dixie Grey Band Mexico High School Harold Adams John W. Willer Robert Murta Chicago Ill Willer

Revival at Church of God on Abat Street

Revival services began at the Church of God (Holiness) on Abat Street Monday and run through November 22. Evangelist will be Rev. David Tucker of Ft Scott Kansas, with services at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Pastor is Rev. A L Hayton.

Church of God (Holiness Abat Street David Tucker Ft., Scott, Kan A. L. Hayton

Benton City Cemetery Association Supper Clears $200

Approximately $200 was cleared at the Benton City Cemetery Association supper and box supper held at the Benton City Community Hall. Money goes to upkeep of the cemetery. Entertainment included Bob Rodenbaugh Skeeter Ray Witt Shakey Hoffman Ed Gary with Kathy Murphy ballet. Door prizes and contests awarded to local residents.

Benton City Benton City Cemetery Association Benton City Cemetery Bob Rodenbaugh Skeeter Ray Witt Shakey” Hoffman Ed Gary Kathy Murphy Will Wenger Danny Palmer Leonard Mills Sharon Schofield Larry Rosenthal Robert Tratchel William J. Zimmerman

Entered Coldwell Nursing Home Residents Named

Mrs Mary Johnston and Frank Farrah both of Mexico have entered the Coldwell Nursing Home, and Clarence Northcutt of Centralia has entered as well.

Coldwell Mary Johnston Frank Farrah Mexico Coldwell ‘Nursing Home Clarence Northcutt Centralia

Surprise Housewarming For Wilfleys Near Mexico

Friends and neighbors gathered at the Wilfleys new home northeast of Mexico Saturday for a surprise cattysh basket supper. A short story Ode to the Wilfley's was read and gifts were given. The evening featured visiting, card games, and a tour of the home with many named attendees including the Northrup, Dunlap, Talley, Totten, Sprock, and Sonwalt families.

Frank Wilfleys Frank Wilfley Sarah Mexico Wilfley Harold Northcutt Wilfleys Otto Roth Andrew Tuepker Clarence Engemann Paul Totten Northcutt Leo Eisele Madison Dunlap Kenneth Dunlap Berry Azdell Sr Ned Azdell George Talley Thomas Talley Sr Thomas Talley Jr Eugene Sprock John Sonwalt Willa Ardell Stephen Totten Lee Sonwalt

Whatsoever KD Circla Hears Reports Whatsoever Circle

The King's Daughters and Sons met Tuesday at Mrs. Strode Edwards home with Mrs. Jiva Lowe presiding. About sixteen members attended as Neill led, opening with Winter Wonderland. Contributions to the circle's Sony Fund were made by Bilis Davis, J. C. Weidler and Roland Crews. The program by Alice Houchins included four vocal solos by Mrs. Edwards and a Silver Cross article. Vera Valesley read Fill my Cup followed by a prayer by Miss Lucy Brown. The Missouri Branch annual meeting notes were delivered by Valeliey, Edwards, Lowe and Neill. A letter from out of town member Mrs. John A. Best, patient at Clayton House in Clayton, was read. Additional names Berry Ardell Sr., Amelia Ballew, Lewis Callaway were listed.

King’s Daughters and Sons Strode Edwards Jiva Lowe Mre Vera Valesley Lucy Brown Missouri The International Order of KD and Sons Moberly Valeliey Edwards Lowe Neill John A. Best Clayton ‘House Cla Berry Ardell Sr Amelia Ballew Lewis Callaway

Fragmented Historic Note Hints at Local Event

Readable fragments show names and places but key details are missing. The text alludes to a local notice or notice-like item with unclear participants and actions.

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Mrs. Tanzey Mexico-Audrain County Library Creasey Talley Masons Mrs. Silvey New RH Women’s Council Court of Awards Mrs. Neifert Charles Daniels Maggie Gallop Richard Garrett Flossie Duty Lulu Grier Anna Lee McGee Iithey Louisville Juanita L. McNabb School OF Dance Dixie Grey Band Mothers Church of God Liberty and Jefferson Citizens Savings Assn Bird Mexico Lumber CO Him IN Wallace Wwe Sterling Worrell Washington Heroue Dogwood York Town Grewel Heritage
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