Copelands Celebrate Golden Anniversary With Reception
Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Copeland of Moberly observed their 50th wedding anniversary with a Sunday reception at Central Christian Church in Moberly. Hosted by their son Howard R. Copeland, his wife and son Bruce and Julie, the event drew over 150 guests. The couple, who married Oct. 8, 1922, were honored in the church fellowship hall with a three tiered cake, yellow chrysanthemum arrangements, and punch served from a crystal bowl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moberly
C. R. Copeland
Howard R. Copeland
Mexico
Fellowship Hall
Central Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Meadow Lane
Bruce
Julie
A. E. Landbolt
Copeland
Rosa Mae Romans
Monroe County
Henry C. Rex
Flint
Mich
Robert W. Alsup
Orleans
Mass
Chester Findley
Eugene Fray
Mary Doyle
Lyndell Hutton
Community Calendar Highlights For Oct 13 19
Local events include a Jaycee Wives Book Fair at Johnsons Lanes with Friday hours 9 am to 8 pm and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm October 13 14. Little Dixie PWP dances in Columbia October 14 meet 8 pm at St Brendans lot. Centennial Baptist Church hosts life of Jesus study October 15 at 6:30 pm led by Rev G E Neely. BPW Week observance at Presbyterian Church October 15 with 10:30 am assembly. Senior Citizens library program October 16 at Mexico Audrain Library featuring Nutrition for the Aging by Mrs Quinnie Benton and David Howard. transportation line provided. Scout Troop 58 fish fry October 16 6 pm at Methodist Fellowship Hall. BPW lunch October 19 at Pflibsen’s Restaurant.
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Johnson's Lanes
Coal St
G. E. Neely
Presbyterian Church
Mexico-Audrain County
Quinnie Benton
David Howard
Virgie Simcoe
Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
Moss and Carter Exchange Wedding Vows at First Christian Church
Hazel Mae Moss and David Robert Carter exchanged wedding vows on Saturday September 16 at the First Christian Church. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev. George B. Wraith at 6 30 p.m. The bride wore a white satin dress and carried white carnations with a white orchid. Attendants included Barbara Clark as maid of honor and lavender gowns for the attendants. Best man was Larry Carter. other details note candlelighters, ushers, and a reception in the church hall before the couple, who reside in Benton City, begin married life.
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Hazel ‘Mae Moss
David Robert Carter
First Christian Church
George B. Wraith
Moss
Frank Clark
Fulton
Frances Clark
Mexico
Carter
D.R. Carter
Barbara Clark
Terry Monaghan
Larry Carter
Columbia
Warren Sims
Historical Society Adds More Members
Frank E. Kent, membership curator, lists new Audrain Historical Society members including John W. Ashburn Judge A J Deimeke Mrs Ralph Duffen Mrs Roy Wooten Mrs Riley Taylor Mrs E J Bradley Mrs Raymond Janke Miss Grace Armstrong Mrs Willard Britt Mr and Mrs Wallace Stanford Mr and Mrs Lester Miller Sr Mrs T E Davenport Mr and Mrs Jerry Moore Mrs Mary Carr Mr and Mrs Howard Walker Miss Marianne Berry of Montgomery City and Mrs L Tebeck of Miami Okla Dr Elizabeth Worrell of Columbia becomes life member. Local chairmen for membership drive include Mrs C K Winn Mrs Robert B Wood Mrs Juliet Hulen Mrs Miriam Spicer Mr and Mrs Andrew Tuepker and Mrs F Morris Crews. Each member is honorary member of the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Kent
Audrain Historical Society
John W. Ashburn
A.J. Deimeke
Ralph Duffen
Roy Wooten
Riley Taylor
E.J. Bradley
Raymond Janke
Grace Armstrong
Willard Britt
Wallace Stanford
Lester Miller Sr
T.E. Davenport
Jerry Moore
Mary Carr
Howard Walker
Marianne Berry
Montgomery City
L. Tebeck
Miami
Okla
Elizabeth Worrell
Columbia
C.K. Winn
Robert B. Wood
Juliet Hulen
Miriam Spicer
Andrew Tuepker
F. Morris Crews
Kent Said
Helping Hands Hear About Drug Abuse Set
D J Slevin of the Missouri Highway Patrol spoke at the Prairie Dale Helping Hands 4 H Club meeting in October. He presented a film The Perfect Drug and displayed illegal substances to illustrate dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Slevin
Missouri Highway Patrol
Prairie Dale Helping Hands
Sgt. Slevin
Cathy Forman
Bruce Talley
Dwayne Davenport
Larry Talley
Gaither Berry Jr
Gimarvicare
James Reunion Held Sunday
The fourth annual James family reunion was held Sunday in Vandalia. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Paul James, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne James, and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley James and their families. A large group from Vandalia attended along with relatives from Kansas City, Middletown, Higginsville, Williamsburg, Farber, St. Louis, Mexico, Larrahbee, Iowa, and Cherokee, Iowa. Next year’s hosts will be Mr. and Mrs. McWhirt and Mr. and Mrs. Suddarth of Vandalia.
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Vandalia
James Family
Paul James
Wayne James
Stanley James
Audie Harrelson
Basil Suddarth
Leon Smith
Arthur James
Ralph James
Charles, Ray
Eva Marie Serandos
Louisiana
Elgen Edwards
Brent
D. Randall Cone
Farber
Virginia Wood
Rena Gleason
C. Vicarde
St. Louis
Ron Westenhaver
Michele
Steven Hendricks
Mexico
Glen James
Larrahbee
Iowa
J.W. Moore
Cherokee
McWhirt
Suddarth
Rededication Ceremony Highlights Troop 276 Girl Scouts
Troop 276 held a candlelight rededication on Oct 3 at Eugene Field, presenting summer badges to members including Holly Austin Deanne Cartee and Deanne Cartee served as scribe. Troop leaders include Holly Austin Linda Vanags Janet Graff and Amy Brokken with Mrs Donald Cartee and Mrs O D Austin as adult leaders. Troop 250 assisted at a glass recycling drive for the Community Chest, distributing flyers and sorting glass. Oct 3 election of representatives for the First Presbyterian Church senior cabinet included Janice Baker and Mary Tribble along with alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop 276
Eugene Field
Holly Austin
Deanne Cartee
Brenda Cleeton
Terri Crockett
Rambler
Kim DeLong
Lauri DeLong
Wilma Jones
Twila McDonald
Jennifer Myers
Christy Thompson
Heidi Vanags
Linda Vanags
Janet Graff
Amy Brokken
Donald Cartee
O.D. Austin
James Hill
William Nowell
First Presbyterian Church
Janice Baker
Mary Tribble
Scouts Plan Overnight Hike and Dedication Ceremony
Ass Pickup Drive junior and Jene OConnor sophomore lead a scouting crew with alternates Robanne Williams Delores Clark and Carol Tillman. Plans were made for an overnight bike hike to Centralia on November 2 and 3. The group will be accompanied by Dr. William Merritt Mr. and Mrs. William Nowell and Mrs. Hill. The meeting closed with a rededication and capping ceremony for new senior scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jene’ O’connor
Robanne Williams
Delores Clark
Carol Tillman
Centralia
William Merritt
William Nowell
Hill
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Copelands
Mr. and
Mrs. C. R. Copeland
Miller Studio
BPW
Pflibsen’s
Mrs. Moss
Mr. Carter
Sandy Stumpf
Becky Coal
Tammy
Timmy Johnson
Allan Smith
Stanley Hayes
Peggy Barrett
Donald Green
Jay
IGA
Benton City
Pheel Flugger
West Side Square
Calvert's
S. Jefferson
Historical Society
Terry Lehto
Keith Davenport
Jack Park
Frank Cason
Mpn
Jane
Bobby Stanford
West Plaza Shopping
Better Maker's
James
FFA
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
Robert Searfoss
C.D. Phillips
John Waggett
J.C. Carr
Richard Vance
THE
West Plaza
Brian Douglas Eldridge
Brenda Brookshier
Sherwood Lovelace
Laddonia
E.F. Kamer
Gil Janet Roth
Harold Strait
L.F. Barcus
S.F. Hightower
Kathryn Knipp
Auxvasse
Leo Erdel
R-1
Lucille Willis
Diane Young
Stanley Poage
Sante Fe
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