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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1973

Page

4

Miss Lamberson Betrothal to Mr Colley Announced

Mrs. Venita Lamberson of Mexico and J. R. Lamberson of Auxvasse announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Sharon Lamberson of Mexico to Gary Wayne Colley son of Mr and Mrs Bennie Colley of Mexico. Sharon is a senior at Mexico High School and works in data processing at Audrain Medical Center. Colley, a 1973 Mexico High School graduate, works for G and B Confections. The couple plans a February 8 wedding at Kentucky Road Christian Church.

Venita Lamberson Mexico J. R. Lamberson Auxvasse Sharon Lamberson Gary Wayne Colley Bennie Colley Miss Lamberson Mexico High School Audrain Medical Center Colley G and B Confections Kentucky Road Christian Church

King's Daughters Home Board Reorganizes and Elects Officers

The Missouri Branch of the International Order of The King's Daughters and Sons reorganized its Home Board at The King's Daughters Home. Longtime president Mrs. Berry Ardell retired after six years. new officers include Mrs. Glenn Maxwell as president and Miss Laurene Miller as secretary. The meeting, led by state president Mrs. George Peak, announced board elections, district chairs, and the October 1974 meeting in Columbia.

Missouri International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons King’s Daughters Home Berry Ardell Glenn Maxwell Denver M. Hudson Laurene Miller Maurice Isman Thelma M. Edwards Jewell Bybee Ladies’ Interest Fund Anna Mae Phifer Moberly Elliot Elmo B. Inlow Mexico Columbia

Chautauqua Circle Sees Farewell Tea for Members

The Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle held a farewell tea on Oct. 30 at Mrs. David Wyatt’s home honoring Mrs. Ray Morgan who moves to Lee’s Summit and Mrs. Sheldon Silk who moves to Columbia. Fifteen members attended and new member Mrs. James Meritt was welcomed.

Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle David Wyatt Ray Morgan Lee's Sheldon Silk Columbia Robert Fenton Fred Carlisle Lyle Waechter Dominican Repubic Chattaqua James Meritt William Fairchild Haiti Vayl U.S Francois Duvalier

Family Reunion Held by Bunceton Arnold Jones Hosts

Mr and Mrs hooeert Arnold Jene hosted a family reunion on Oct 88 at their home. Attending were W J Green, Mrs Robert Taylor, Mr and Mrs Glenn Jenkins, Joyce Cheryl Auxgasse Mr and Mrs James II Walters Cheryl Kay Scott Edward Clinton Mr and Mrs Robert Davis Jackie Julie Jackson Mich Str and Mrs Melvin Walters Malvin Jr Santa Barbara Calif Mr and Mrs ROK Jenkins Aldon and Mrs Sel Junking Mexico.

Bunceton Hooeert Arnold Jene Haere W. J. Green Robert Taylor Glenn Jenkins Joyce Cheryl Auxgasse James II Walters Kay Scott Edward Clinton Robert Davis Jackie Julie Jackson Mich Melvin Walters Malvin Jr Santa Barbera Calif Rok. Jenkins Aldon Sel Junking Mexico

Heloise hints save manuals and tools for future owners

Readers share practical tips from Heloise on leaving appliance manuals with the unit when moving, and pass along ways to organize home life. A reader describes freezing bread in slices for quick access, while another recalls a nurse aide shift board idea and a husband using weekly hooks to track irregular hours.

Heloise Red Cross

Wednesday Club Hears Book Reviews

The Wednesday Club met to hear Mrs. Kevin Farnen continue the review of Destination Tomorrow. Mrs. W D Mason spoke on Descent of Woman by Elaine Morgan, Fire in the Lake by Frances Fitzgerald was reviewed by Mrs. William Van Matre, and Mrs. Charles R. Stribling led current events.

Kevin Farnen W.D. Mason Elaine Morgan Frances Fitzgerald William van Matre Charles R. Stribling

Fashion Show Studio Highlight By Gamma Lambda Gamma

Gamma Lambda Gamma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a Wednesday meeting with Mrs. Terry Bacon. Mrs. Don McCord presided. The program Dress Is An Art featured fashion by Mrs. Ronnie Gibson and Mrs. Ron Whittaker. Attendees included several named members. Jim Forbis will sing tenor in Handel’s Messiah on Dec. 2, and is a 1972 Abbie Llewellyn Snoddy Music Club award recipient and a Northeast Missouri State University music major.

Jim Forbis Mr. Forbis Abbie Llewellyn Snoddy Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville

Calendar of events in Mexico area churches and clubs

Calendar notes a Messiah rehearsal at Mexico United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. with Dr. Alan Kimbrough. Veterans Day events include a carry-in supper at 6 30 p.m. at the American Legion Home and a Veterans Day program at the VFW post home on Nov 12 with a 7 p.m. supper and program. Miscellaneous Club hosts a Thanksgiving luncheon at Garfield Community Center on Nov 12. Other items list meetings for Business and Professional Women Air Park Restaurant Nov 12 Little Dixie CB Club Mexico Youth Center Nov 12 Band Parents band building Nov 12 Stallings Circle Nov 13 Young Women of the Mexico United Methodist Church Education Building Nov 13 Mundy Circle Bruce Circle and Chapter I0 PEO Nov 13 with various hostesses and programs.

Mexico United Methodist Church Alan Kimbrough American Legion VFW Post Home Garfield Community Center Air Park Little Dixie Mexico Youth Center Stallings Circle Winston Reed Atha Easton Dessie Cambre Betty Baker The Gordon Gilman

Molino Musketeers Elect New Officers At November Meeting

The Molino Musketeers 4-H Club elected Gary Bare as president with Nancy Baker as vice president and Susan Baker as secretary. Other officers include Carol Baker treasurer Suzanne Adams reporter Tammy Milligan song leader Lynn Smiley and Tania Falconer game leaders. Mrs. William Walker and Mrs. James Smiley became community leaders. Thirty three members and five visitors attended. A skating party scheduled for 7 p.m. November 14 was planned along with the annual Christmas party. Tania Falconer was welcomed as a new member. Refreshments were provided by the Niekampf and Hildebrand families.

Molino Musketeers 4-H Club Gary Bare Nancy Baker Susan Baker Carol Baker Suzanne Adams Tammy Milligan Lynn Smiley Tania Falconer William Walker James Smiley Niekampf Hildebrand

Community Notes Include Travel Visits and Local Highlights

Mr and Mrs Robert Midgett returned from a Springfield Virginia trip visiting Kenneth Midgett and family and toured Washington DC. Mrs Arch Dilley and Mrs Ernest Dunning depart California and Kirkwood after visiting relatives. Mr Worrell remains seriously ill at Audrain Medical Center. California visitor Mrs Frank Carter stays with Mrs Hazel Felgar. Cafeteria staff attended a lunch workshop in Jefferson City and toured the governor's mansion. Mrs Merle Robinson returns from California for her son Sidney Staples graduation. Lt Staples ranked second in his navigator class and will move to Travis AFB with wife and son. Sgt Kenneth Staples undergoes ear surgery and is in satisfactory condition.

Arch Dilley Klamath River Calif Ernest Dunning Kirkwood Orlando Worrell Worrell Audrain Medical Center Frank Carter McFarland Mexico Hazel Felgar Ringost Merle Robinson S. Missouri St California Sidney R. Staples Staples Altus Afb Okla Travis Afb Matthew Robinson Sgt Kenneth Staples Vandenberg Afb Lompoc

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