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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1970
Page
5
Miss Candice Lee of North Callaway High School and Northeast Missouri State College with ties to Kirksville plans a December wedding to Darrell R Whanger son of Mr and Mrs Roy Whanger of Auxvasse He is a Lee's Summit High School graduate and a junior at Central Missouri State College in Kirksville was employed at National Food Store in Columbia.
Mrs Lue Modory entertained her Happy Hour Club last night with devotion by Mrs Cecil Haggard and a prayer. Mrs Lee Watts presided as notes of appreciation from hospitalized Mrs Roy Field and from Mrs Jimmy Watts were read. Prizes went to Mrs Chester Thompson, Mrs Hubert Rose and Mrs Charles Hooke. Attendees included Mrs Lebbius Ball, Mrs Finley Stumpf and Mrs Ierbart Blades. The group plans a Halloween party at Mrs Chester Thompson's home on Oct 29 and a Nov 5 meeting with Mrs Blades.
Friends of Mrs. Margaret Blankenship who will be 104 Monday Oct 12 plan a birthday card shower in her honor. Born in Auxvasse she is Aunt Meg and now lives with daughter Nettie Beach at 11387 Doverwood Dr La Sierra Calif 92505.
Chapter DK PEO held a Friday night meeting at Mrs. J. R. Hopkins home presenting the Educational Fund and the International Peace Scholarship. Miss Elizabeth Botts and Mrs. James A. McKitterick presented, twenty members attended, presided by Mrs. Charles Daniel NT. Mrs. M. P. Guthrie assisted hostess.
Mexico Garden Club still has seats on a chartered bus for an all day fall trip to Nauvoo Illinois next week. Reservations are with Mrs Frank Richards or any club member at 581 5724. Bus leaves Mexico at about 730 am with sack lunches required.
The Eagle Scout Board of Review met last week to interview Boy Scouts of Mexico. Members included Rev Jeff Marsh Warner Williams Neil Nielsen Rex Easterling Lawrence Puntney and Harold Edwards. Scouts before the board for the Eagle award were Jeff Barlow Bob Bastian Joseph Dubbert James Edwards Rob J Bert Kennedy Bill Robertson and Loyd Wright. Palms awarded to Jerry Potts Jim McKitterick bronze palm John Edwards gold palm Bruce Moore silver palm. Boys are from Troop 35 Knights of Columbus Troop 36 Christian Church Troop 38 Presbyterian Church and Troop 57 Mexico Battery B National Guard.
Mrs L Y Scott and several society members joined by Mrs Wilmetta Boyd attended the District Eight BPW Conference in St. Charles with about 200 businesswomen. Country visitors included Mr and Mrs Raymond Cook of Cleveland and family friends. The piece recounts upcoming house guests and weekend visits by area residents and mentions the Thompsons returning from a Germany trip with observations of Hanau and Oberammergau.
Calendar items list meetings and events across local groups including Licensed Practical Nurses chapter, PTA, Cub Scout Pack 35, KD and Sons circles, Red Stocking Follies, Homemakers Club, James Bledsoe Post American Legion, and the Women’s Golf Association at Mexico Country Club. Notable times include 6 30 p m membership drive and 7 30 p m follies at the courthouse, with multiple luncheons and guest speakers noted.
All members attended the bridge luncheon at Mrs. A E Eddy’s home marking the first party since summer. Awards went to Mrs. L Mitchell White and Mrs. Jack Martens. Other members listed include Mrs. J F Brown, Mrs. T R Bruce, Mrs. J R Eckenberger, Mrs. J E Strebel and Mrs. R W Van Wyngarden.
Kansas City Philharmonic announces a 13 concert season starting Oct. 20 featuring Carmina Burana with Nadja Witkowska James Farrar Melvin Brown and choirs. Shows run Oct. 20 21 plus Nov 4 5 17 18 19 Dec 1 2 Dec 15 16 Feb 2 3 16 17 18 Mar 2 3 4 Apr 6 7 May 4 5 and include notable soloists and the conductor Hans Schwieger. Also notes Helping Hand Circle luncheon at Mrs. Melahn home with Pearl Logan and May Hofrichter leading prayers. Homecoming at Northeast Missouri State Kirksville set for Oct 17 with Southeast Missouri State clash.
HAL BOYLE humor column relays a New York AP chatty exchange in which a husband and wife Harriet spar over shopping chores, TV viewing, anniversaries, weight, leftovers, sex talks, finances, flowers, and dyeing hair with sharp, everyday observations. The piece satirizes marital fatigue and modern domestic routines.
Disposal of leaves and plant material is a growing problem. A compost heap offers a cheap, clean solution using sod, grass clippings, weeds, and other refuse. Avoid diseased material. Build an open bin 3 to 5 feet high and wide, start with leaves, moisten without soaking, add fertilizer and soil, then lime or manure as available. Within days, compost forms for soil improvement.
A 1970 note explains starting a compost heap, heat from bacteria, and how moisture and turning affect decomposition. It covers rainfall protection, seasonal turning needs, and a 4 to 12 month timeline with winter slow down, finishing with a soil cap and uses for the finished compost.
Gary Rahmeyer has been elected president of the Folk Choir of the Presbyterian Church with Miss Julie Copsland and Miss Charley McIntosh as co vice secretaries. The choir begins rehearsals for a Thanksgiving Eve service on Wednesday November 25 and a morning worship service on Sunday December 6 at the church.
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