Audrain County calendar fray details through Nov. 20
Readable items list upcoming events from Audrain County community groups. Includes Past Presidents of the Homemakers Extension Club at Air Park Restaurant on Nov. 16, Audrain Duplicate Bridge at Air Park Motel the same day, St. John s Lutheran Guild bazaar on Nov. 17, plus wine tasting, a dance in Columbia, a free film at the public library, Thanksgiving dinner, Messiah rehearsal, Senior Citizens Library Group, Gilman Guild meeting, Daughters of the American Colonists chapter, and a newsletter party, all with dates through Nov. 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrain County Homemakers Extension Club
Air Park
Audrain Duplicate Bridge
St. John’s
Puerto Rico
Mexico-Audrain County Public Library
Parents Without Partners
Garfield Community Center
Berry Azdells To Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Berry Azdell Sr will observe their golden anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 pm Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church. Hosts are their sons Dozier E Azdell of Rush Hill Ned Azdell and Berry Azdell Jr of Mexico. They married December 3 1923 at the bride’s home. The couple resides on farms southeast of Mexico. no gifts requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry Azdell Sr
First Presbyterian Church
Dozier E. Azdell
Rush Hill
Ned Azdell
Berry Azdell Jr
Mexico
Azdell
Frank Melville Lowe Jr
Lucille Dozier
Luther M. Dozier
Azdells
Gifford
Wellsville
DeMae ‘Haislip
Sharies
Jason Gifford
Centralia
Mexico United Methodist Church
J.C. Montgomery
Leo Teacutter
Hallsville
Homer Haislip
Floyd Haislip
Rep Lemon Speaks On ERA Pros and Cons for Mexico BPW
Rep James Lemon spoke at the Mexico Business and Professional Women Monday dinner on the Equal Rights Amendment. A Q and A followed the speech as the group heard reports on a University of Missouri Extension self-search project, ERA meeting notes, a Springfield bowling event, and plans to select a young careerist for the state convention in Kansas City this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemon
Mexico
BPW
James Lemon
W. A. Johnson
Margaret Crow
Clifford Howard
Paul Lowther
Nancy Pulis
Howard
W. B. Arvin
Jefferson City
Wilma Sutton
Springfield
Women’s Fellowship meets at home in church section
The First Christian Church Women’s Fellowship gathered at Mrs. George Powell’s home Wednesday evening. President Mrs. Galene McDermitt announced a new and used sale Saturday in the Fellowship Hall with baked items. Mrs. William Phillips gave a devotion tied to the program “Neighbor” by Mrs. Della Scott. Hostess Mrs. William Elliott hosted 16 members and one guest, Mrs. Kirby Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church, Women’s Fellowship
George Powell
Galene McDermitt
Fellowship Hall
William Phillips
Della Scott
William Elliott
Kirby Allen
Mundy Circle Hears About Education
The Mundy Circle of the United Methodist Women met at Mrs Art Drumright's home. Presiding was Mrs Art Dever. Devotion by Mrs David Bell focused on Thanksgiving. Mrs Norman Schoeppel led a program on The Role of Public Education. Mrs Wallace Melahn spoke on a trip to Spain. Eleven members and two guests attended: Mrs J C Montgomery and Mrs Tom Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mundy
United Methodist Women
Mexico
Mrs Gilman Reports Travel Talk To PEO Group
Mrs Gordon Gilman spoke to the PEO chapter 10 on Expanding Our Horizons Through Travel at her home Tuesday evening. She presented slides and described visited places. Mrs Joe Hagan led the business session with guests Mrs Evelyn Powell and Mrs George Gall in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peo
Gordon Gilman
Joe Hagan
Business Sessilor
Evelyn Powell
George Gall
Kathleen Shannahan to wed Michael Wormsley
Mr and Mrs James W Shannahan of St Louis announce the engagement of their daughter Kathleen Carroll Shannahan to Michael A Wormsley son of Mr and Mrs Alvin A Wormsley of Vandalia The couple plans a May 18 wedding Kathleen is a junior at the University of Missouri Columbia majoring in business education Michael is a senior at Missouri majoring in physical education
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Boulware
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church
Robert Bullard
Brenda Joyce Austin
Gene Austin
Williamsburg
Boulware
Woodrow Boulware
Route 1
Auxvasse
North Callaway High School
University of Missouri, Columbia
Ringo
James W. Shannahan
St. Louis
Kathleen Carroll Shannahan
Michael A. Wormsley
Alvin A. Wormsley
Vandalia
Miss Shannahan
Wormsley
University of Missouri
Needlepoint Exhibit At Audrain County Museum Opens
A new exhibit at the Audrain County Historical Society features original needlepoint designs by Mrs. Tim Hagan and Mrs. Larry Huffman with works by Mrs. Robert Barkelew Mrs. Bill Pearl Ginger Bybee Steven Bybee and Mrs. Marietta Bybee on pillows purses pictures pin cushions Christmas ornaments and fly swatters. Tributes are given in memory of J. B. Arthur. New members include Miss Rosafay Hassien Mrs Leta Thomas of Mexico and Mr and Mrs Harold Holsheiser and Mr and Mrs Max Berrey of Thompson. Mrs J B Webber Sr. spoke to the East Central Mental Health Association on miniature home craft and demonstrated the method. Mr and Mrs Carl Burchfield host Sunday from 2 to 5 pm at the Museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrain County Historical Society
Tim Hagan
Larry Huffman
Robert Barkelew
Bill Pearl
Ginger Bybee
Steven Bybee
Marietta Bybee
J. B. Arthur
Rosafay Hassien
Leta Thomas
Mexico
Harold Holsheiser
Max Berrey
Thompson
J. B. Webber Sr
East Central Mental Health Association
Carl Burchfield
Missouri PTA convention highlights at Tan-Tar-A
Mrs. Lewis C. French Hardin PTA president Mrs. Glenn Phillips McMillan PTA president and Mrs. A Henry Finck vice president of the PTA council attended the 58th annual Missouri Congress of Parents and Teachers convention. The event November 13 14 in the Ozarks focused on action across many concerns including court project volunteers smoking alcohol drugs education reading improvement health learning disabilities student involvement ecology quality education and legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis C. French
Hardin Pta
Glenn Phillips
McMillan Pta
A. Henry Finck
PTA Council
Missouri Congress of Parents and Teachers
Tan-Tar-A
Ozarks
Women’s Club Hears Panel On Juveniles
Mexico Women’s Club GFWC held a meeting at Mrs. Robert Hill’s home with co host Mrs. Richard Bowen. Rodney Nebel juvenile officer spoke on juvenile issues while foster care needs and foster homes were outlined. Bible Week events and upcoming visits to Coldwell Nursing Home were noted. School art displays at the library and end of month artists show were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al 'Tangora
Mexico
American Bible Society
John Boyce
John Huston
State and Federation
Tom Branscomb
Boyce
Eddie Sydenstricker
Coldwell Nursing Home
David Wyatt
Mexico United Methodist Church
George Cline
Hawthorne
Garfield
St. Brendans
Mexico-Audrain County
Rush Hill Center Names Two To Board
Rush Hill Community Center held a meeting with 17 in attendance. Chairman Robert Riley appointed Marvin Davidson and Russell Silvey to buy acoustical tile for the ceiling. A Dec 1 work day and Dec 15 Christmas dinner with Santa were announced. Two new board members, Mrs Gary Richardson and Marvin Davidson, were elected. Retiring are Mrs Marvin Davidson and Russell Silvey. Officers were re elected: Robert Riley as chairman, Martin Maxwell vice chairman, Mrs Maxie Eastwood treasurer, and Mrs Frances Wright assistant secretary and reporter. Mrs Richardson is secretary and Mr Davidson assistant treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Hill
Rush Hill Community Center
Robert Riley
Marvin Davidson
Russell Silvey
Santa Claus
Gary Richardson
Martin Maxwell
Maxie Eastwood
Frances Wright
Richardson
Davidson
Fidelity Circle convention reported in Hannibal gathering
The Fidelity Circle of The King's Daughters and Sons met November 6 with Mrs. Jewell Bybee. Mrs. George Weller opened with a reading. Mrs. Carter Taylor reported on the state convention in Hannibal. Mrs. Robert Kerr presented a program on True Values. Eight members attended. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Bybee. A December 4 luncheon at 12:30 p.m. with Mrs. Weller is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity Circle of the
King’s Daughters and Sons
Jewell Bybee
George Weller
Hannibal
Carter Taylor
Robert Kerr
Bybee
Weller
Holiday Foods session announced by area home economist
A Thanksgiving week article notes a December 3 session in the Audrain County Courthouse Community Room on Holiday Foods. Diana Hill, born in Italy, will assist Ann Tur Nage with bread shaping and decoration demos and will present an Italian panettone. Recipes for Christmas and New Year meals are featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aun Hi
Turnage Area Home Economist
Audrain County
Diana Hill
Italy
Missouri
Ann H. Turnage
Extension Area Home Economist
John Rudasill
William Horton
Larry Fecht
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alan Kimbrough
Senior Citizens Library Group
Mexico- Audrain County
Gilman Guild of the First Christian Church
Fred Hollingsworth
Captain John Hall
Daughters of the American Colonists
Monterey
Dorothy Hoffner
Woodlawn
Berry Azdells
Soth
Section
N. Washington
Shannahan
Mr. Wormsley
Kathleen C. Shannahan
Historical Museum
Women’s Club
Amee
Christine Polacek
Alan Polacek
Clarence Polacek
Hadley Davenport
Rush Hill Center
Fidelity Circle
Logan Pharmacy
Ladie
Rogers Silverplate
M. Rogers Silverplate
Gorham Silverplate
Paul Revere
Onyits
Oneida
Ledger
Home Economist
Anne Belcher
Darlene Wade
Extension Center
Omicron Alpha Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Knights of Columbus Hall
Guey
Washington
Precht - Pickering Funeral Home
Ballew-Pickering Funeral Home
E. Sneed
Order OF the Golden Rule
Connie L. Pickering
Charles W.rahmeyer
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