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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1970

Page

4

Rituals and Installation for Mu Nu Chapter in Centralia

Gamma Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a pledge and transfer ritual and installed officers for the newly founded Mu Nu Chapter in Centralia at the CEC building. Mrs. Roff Whittaker led the ceremonies naming officers including Mrs. Jones as president and Mrs. Hagerty as vice president.

Gamma Lambda Beta Sigma Phi CEC Roff Whittaker Centralia Mu Nu Fran Young Penny Lucas Helen Embree Twila Davenport Linda Grannis Annnie Jones Betty Hagerty Judy Hibbs Connie Mehein Jones Hagerty Hibbs Grannis Davenport Terry Bacon Beth Calstaneda Jerry Crockett Don DeVault Ron Gipson

Wednesday Club Leads With Hamlet Readings

Mrs. John Boyce presented three chapters of Hamlet at the regular Wednesday Club meeting held yesterday at the Mexico Audrain County Library. Reviews followed on The Peter Principle and To Be Young Gifted and Black. Seventeen members attended. Next meeting set for December 2 ahead of Thanksgiving.

John Boyce William Shakespeare Hamlet Mexico-Audrain County Library Walter G. Staley Jr Peter L. J. Peter Raymond Hull Sam Vaughan Lorraine Hasberry H. L. Beynon Mexico- Audrain County

City PTA Council Meets at Hawthorne School

The City PTA Council gathered at Hawthorne School with speakers Mrs Ann Worland art instructor for Mexico schools and Mrs Mary Guthrie school nurse. Worland demonstrated the cultural arts project slides recordings and books while Guthrie discussed hearing and sight issues and a health fund for needy children. A drug education program is planned for December 5 at Mexico High School and the next meeting is February 17 at Garfield School.

Ann Worland Mexico Public Mary Guthrie PTA Council Hawthorne School M. Maupin Worland Mexico High School Mental Health Center Garfield School

Attend Angel Miller Wedding in Vandalia and Louisiana guests

Miss Ruth Lucille Angel of Vandalia wed Raymond Thomas Miller of Louisiana in a ceremony attended by many out of town relatives and friends. The reception included guests such as Raymond Miller Sr Ricky and Christopher Miller Mattie Minor Nathan Kissell Henry Kissell Ted Whitt Gayle Houf and numerous Jansen Russell Baker Mosher Spaun McCurdy and Hail families from across Missouri Iowa and Washington D C with connections to Cape Girardeau Moberly and Mexico.

Vandalia Ruth Lucille Angel Raymond Thomas Miller Louisiana Raymond Miller Sr Ricky Christopher Mattie Minor Nathan Kissell Henry Kissell Quincy Ted Whitt Berkeley Gayle Houf Moberly R. W. Jansen St. Charles Robert Cornelison Karen Kathy Sheryl Roxie Dreen Kensey Clithero Middletown J. J. Russell Cape Girardeau Margaret Russell Washington, D.C Cathy Baker Redfield Iowa Carol Mosher Independence Becker Spaun Raymond McCurdy Kirksville J. W. McHenry Glendale Floyd Ash Jr A. E. Hail Mexico

Women urged to take part in city affairs meeting

Jim Stowe of the Mexico Chamber of Commerce urged members of the Women's Democratic Club to engage in city activities during a Wednesday meeting on Action for 1971. The event at Mrs. Robert B. Wood's home included hostesses Mrs. Kerr and Mrs. Bone and attendance by numerous local women from Mexico Vandalia and Farber.

Jim Stowe Mexico Don Beckett Leo Erdel William C. Ellicott J. E. Smithey Clyde Walker Nelle Bomar Mabel Grafford C. J. Neuner H. D. Sulgrove Floyd Lewis D. D. Hudson Vandalia Melville Hawkinson Farber

Bridal Shower Honor for Miss Woodson in Vandalia

Miss Drucilla Woodson was honored with a bridal shower at Vandalia Community Building ahead of her Saturday wedding to Larry Anderson. Hostesses included Mrs. Doyne Fletcher and others. decorations featured purple white, and a miniature bride centerpiece. Winners of games were Mrs. Ben Pargeon, Miss Sharon Spires and Miss JoAnn Rentfro. long guest list noted Mrss. Forest Anderson and many others.

Vandalia Drucilla Woodson Larry Anderson Doyne Fletcher Cheryl Stuart Evalina Riley Bobby Barber David Wohlbold Ben Pargeon Sharon Spires JoAnn Rentfro Forest Anderson J. T. Woodson Pride Jerry Wolma Geneva Waters John R. Pease Francis Be Jean Stringer Roscoe Riley Cecil Gayhart Herbert Flynn Bill Brassfield Ronnie Waters Paul Gore Bobby Waters Richard Hammett Glen Longdon Sheila Jack Williams Doug Jones Tommy Lybarger Les Hudgon Willard Davidson Becky MceCollum Barbara Mitchell

Mexico High Twelve Club Ladies Night Plan

Society calendar lists Mexico High Twelve Club Ladies Night at 6:30 p.m. at Burroughs Masonic Temple. Also scheduled are Past Presidents of Audrain County Extension Council in Monterey at 11:15 a.m., and a list of members Mrs Walter Peterson Mrs Louis Callaway and Mrs Harold Holsheiser. Sunday Community Chorus Messiah practice at 2:15 p.m. and Vesper Concert at 4 p.m. First Presbyterian Church features performances by Mrs Walter Leeper and Capt Fred Mauk. Monday Mexico Garden Club meets at 2 p.m. in courthouse auditorium with Officers tea and installation. Christmas program by Mrs Gordon Gilman as guest.

Mexico First Presbyterian Church Walter Leeper Fred Mauk Gordon Gilman

Miss Estill Brides-To-Be Feted At Shower

Miss Lisa Estill, set to wed Bill Armstrong on December 19 at Rush Hill Community Church, was honored at a bridal shower in the First National Bank Show Me Room. Hostesses included Mrs. Donn Levingston and Miss DeDe Heilwagen. games were won by Miss DeDe Heilwagen and Mrs. F. M. Durham. The guest list featured numerous relatives and friends from Mexico and nearby communities.

Lisa Estill Bill Armstrong Rush Hill First National Bank Donn Levingston DeDe Heilwagen F. M. Durham Debbie Lunceford Frank Durham Flossie Armstrong James Silvey Russell Silvey Aubrey Potter Gene Potter Emma Hutsell Henry Hutsell Debbie Mike Hodgson Jack Baysinger Charles Newbrough Kris Heilwagen Mary Whittaker Ronnie Carlisle Vernon Gates John Oligschlaeger Allan Walker Karen Parrot John Newbrough Kathy Scheer Lynn Newbrough Connie Fox Melvin Rice C. R. McCutchen Charles Daniels William Power David Steinmetz Richard Kribble Mexico Larry Walker Centralia Kenneth Walker Odessa Ed Kimmel Columbia

Class Makes 50 Twelve Members of Golden Century Club

The Golden Century class of the First Christian Church met in Fellowship Hall for a covered dish luncheon. Mrs. R. C. Baker gave the blessing and Mrs. Randall Weber led the business session. Lida Wilkerson and C. F. Johnson were remembered with gifts. Harry Grainger reported 50 mittens knitted for State Hospital patients. Grace Staples read Thanksgiving pieces and offered Mizpah benediction. The next meeting will be a Christmas dinner and gift exchange with invited guests.

First Christian Church Fellowship Hall R. C. Baker Randall Weber Lida Wilkerson C. F. Johnson Harry Grainger State Hospital Fulton Grace Staples

Old Stamps Aid Mission Work and Local School Tales

Sister Mary Leonard notes cancelled stamps can aid mission work in Peru and advises leaving a margin when affixing stamps. The Mexico history includes Kit Bond’s school years at Eugene Field Elementary and Mexico High School, with a 1954 Mascot photo. Driving license point rules: suspension at 8 points, revocation at 12, 18, or 24 points within specified periods, with incremental reductions after one to three years without violations.

Peru Mary Leonard St. Brendan School Clark St Kit Bond Mexico Missouri State Auditor-Elect Eugene Field Anne Bledsoe Mexico High School

Entertaining and Hobbies Program Led by Mrs Allen

Xi Gamma Alpha Chapter Beta Sigma Phi heard a program titled Entertaining and Hobbies presented by guest Mrs Darold Allen. She demonstrated hand crafts like knitting and crocheting. Meeting was presided over by Mrs Bill Baker at Mrs Randall Youngs home. Attendees included Mrs Billy Joe Phillips Mrs Don Phillips Mrs Greg Swanson Mrs Charles Wilson and Mrs Wiley Talley.

Xi Gamma Alpha Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Darold Allen Allen Bill Baker R Randall Young Billy Joe Phillips Don

Stowe Discusses Guy Improvements at XNG Club

Mexled Chamber executive director Jim Stowe spoke at the XNC Club dessert card party on Wednesday outlining what Maximo Needs for Improvement. The Thanksgiving theme carried through with decorations and a door prize won by Mrs Elton Walker.

XNC Club Maximo Jim Stowe Gil Rhodes Clarence Green Garland Callihan John May Bridge Robert Kalkofen Edward Malzer Canasta Douglas Alewel C. T. Allen Gene Bramon Robert Carter L. E. Crocker Paul Cherches Robert Deason Harold Enslen

Notable Names Listed in Merico Ledger Obituaries

The Merico Ledger from Missouri references a list of individuals including Mes William Patetek Med Gordon Hale Mrs William J Hattell Mrs Charles Hixon Mrs Lewis McDermott Mrs Albert Nichols Mrs Robert Dilig Mrs Mitchell Skorupa Mrs David Steinmete and Mrs John Moore in a 1970s edition.

Mes William Patetek Gordon Hale William J. Hattell Charles Hixon Lewis McDermott Albert Nichols Robert Dilig Mitchell Skorupa David Steinmete John Moore

NABA Meets At Jesse Home For Plausible Officers Nominations

North American Benefit Association gathered at Mrs. Jesse's residence on Wednesday evening with Mrs. Blades presiding. A nominating committee including Mrs. Crump Mrs. Maddox and Mrs. Jesse was named to select new officers. Mrs. Norman Riddle won a mystery box. Plans were laid for a December birthday and Christmas supper at Mrs. Crump's home with gifts exchanged. The December 21 date was set. attendees included Mrs. Hugh Davis and Mr. Maddox Mr. Blades and Mr. Jesse as guests.

North American Benefit Association Robert Jesse Herbert Blades Peggy Crump Walter Maddox Jesse Norman Riddle

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Boyce City PTA Council Meets Becky Rives James Rives Near Goss Miss Missouri Rural Electric St. Louis Consolidated Electric Cooperative of Mexico Angel- Miller W. Jackson Miss Woodson Miss Estill Wealahker Lawrence Drug Co Sherry Mackey Orma E. Mackey Jr Route 4 Thompson Southwest Baptist College Bolivar Sorority Mrs. Allen Clark Street the Family Drive Huey Angel Food Jay's Bakery Old Sims Shoe Repair Lawrence Drug Fannie Crowdis North Lindell Street Vandalia, Mo RCA Electrolux Fred and Bob Green Mexico Savings Bank A Commerce Bancshares Affiliae P.O. Box Mexico, Missouri Etnhige Fdic Stowe Guy XNG Club Merico Seta Naba Royal Doulton Staffordshire Worrell S. Washington Phillips Adm Whitley St Mexico, Mo Norelco North American Philips Corporation East 42Nd Street New York TU A
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