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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1970

Page

4

Miss Neals Engagement To James Martin Announced

Mr and Mrs John Paul Neal of 1115 W Boulevard announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Joan Paul Neal to James E Martin son of Mrs Mar Af from 30 Bougainville Dr The couple plan a December 5 wedding in Centralia Mexico High School graduate Miss Neal attended Mexico High School and is employed by A B Chance Co in Mexico. Martins class of 1966 plans outlined for the wedding

John Paul Neal Bougainville Martin Mar Tha Neal Joan Paul MHS Dette Neal James E. Martin Emalso Mexico A. B. Chance Co Neal Centralia. of Mexico High School

Miss Manos and Cronan Plan December Wedding

VANDA LIA Ohio area Miss Kathleen Bernard Manos daughter of Mrs Cleve Wright Clinton and Robe rt Neill Manos Pasadena California to John Michael Cronan son of Mr and Mrs Pat Cronan Vandalia announce engagement A December wedding is planned Manos attends University of Missouri Columbia majoring in physical therapy Cronan graduates Van-Far High School and is a senior at Westminster College Fulton majoring in philosophy and religion

Vandalia Kathleen Bernard Manos Cleve Wright Clinton Robert Neill Manos Pasadena Calif John Michael Cronan Pat Daniel Cronan Miss Manoy Raytown High School University of Missouri At Columbia Cronan Van-Far High School Westminster College Fulton

Skinner Skippers Tour of Mexico

Skinner Skippers Extension Club enjoyed a Wednesday tour of Mexico sites including a radio station, Frank Kent home, Monterey lunch, and an art exhibit at the Mexico Andraia County Library. Officers for the coming year were announced: Mrs. Kenneth Wilson president, Mrs. Arch Miller vice president, Mrs. Lyndall Tanner secretary treasurer, Mrs. Jim Petty game and song reader, and Mrs. Ormia Mackey Jr. reporter. Other members present included Mrs. Harold Holsheiser, Mrs. Ralph McGuire, Mrs. Harold Littrell, and Mrs. James Lierheimer.

Frank Kent Monterey Mexico- Andraia County Audrain County Historica Society Museum Kenneth Wilson Arch Miller Lyndall Tanner Jim Petty Ormia Mackey Jr Harold Holsheiser Ralph McGuire Harold Littrell James Lierheimer

Gruers Honored In Laddonia Wedding Anniversary

Iryia Gruers honored in Laddonia as Mr and Mrs Ivin Gruer of Auxvasse and Ed Irvin Gruer celebrated their ward Gruer of Greensboro N Sith at a wedding anniversary gathering. Relatives from Vandalia Jackson Wash Spokane and Palmyra attended with Ruth Ann Doyle and others present for the occasion.

Laddonia Ivin Gruer Auxvasse Irvin Gruer Gruer Greensboro N. Sith George Edna) Thomp Dave

Mrs Colston Returns From Prairie Village Visit

Mrs. Kenneth Colston has returned home after visiting her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs John C Miller and family and her father Ben Laie genbach and Mrs fangenbach in Prairie Village Kan

Kenneth Colston John C. Miller Ben Laiegenbach Fangenbach Prairie Village Kan

Calendar items mix at First Presbyterian and community group events

A Monday calendar lists a Messiah rehearsal at First Presbyterian Church at 2 30 p m, a covered dish supper at Activities Hall, and a slide show by Rev Robert Collins on an African trip. Other items include Immanuel White Shrine at 8 p m Burroughs Masonic Temple a ceremonial program for supreme appointments, and a Little Dixie CB Radio Club Halloween party at the MFA building.

First Presbyterian Church iFirst Presbyterian Church Robert Collins Immanuel White Burroughs Masonic Temple Little Dixie MFA

Chautauqua Study Highlights Steinbeck and Wilderness

The Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle met at the Mexico Audrain County Library Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Joseph T. Botts discussed John Steinbeck's America and Americans deploring land destruction while urging conservation. Mrs. G. Andy Runge presented The Living Wilderness about early landscapes and artists influencing preservation. The meeting time was changed to 1:30 p.m. A silver tray was gifted to Mrs. Monroe Penick, who leaves Mexico as her husband transfers to Springfield Illinois. guest Mrs. Byron E. Williams of Arcola, Illinois attended.

Chautauqua Mexico-Audrain County Joseph T. Botts G.andy Runge Steinbeck America Monroe Penick Mexico Springfield Ill Byron EF. Williams Arcola Roy Swindell

Homemakers Club Meets In Centralia

Sixteen members of the Wednesday Homemakers Club plus a guest, Mrs Hazel Mason of Centralia, attended an all-day meeting at the home of Mrs William Heltenberg in Centralia. Devotion read by the hostess titled Where Will the Lonely Go. Secret pal gifts won by Mrs Jones Phillips, Mrs Naomi White, Mrs Laura Sanderson, and Mrs Heltenberg. Bingo prizes to Mrs George Watts, Mrs L. L. Dean, Mrs Grace Workes, and Mrs Sanderson. Next meeting November 4 with Mrs J. Byars. Program London presented by Ruth Barton who has visited London twice. presiding was Miss Anna Margaret Griffin with 19 members attending. Mrs Beckley Holtman was hostess.

Hazel Mason Centralia William Heltenberg Jones Phillips Naomi White Laura Sanderson Heltenberg George Watts L. L. Dean Grace Workes Sanderson London Ruth Barton Chapter HD Pho Audram County

Royal Neighbors 75th Anniversary Observed in Wellsville

Royal Neighbors of America marked the 75th anniversary in Wellsville with a open house at the Youth Center. Local officers were installed by Vera Osiek, with presiding officer T C Davidson and District Deputy Qosick. Diamond pins honored new members, and speakers included Dr. S J Byland and Supreme Director James.

Wellsville Dias Sam‘Blackshawmond Royal Wellsville America Elmer Keith Wells Montgomeryville Warren Clyde Cochran Sally the Christian Church Smith Davidson Paula Reagan Richard Arnall Wellville Lodge Wellsville Lodge T. C. Davidson Totto Treet Ville Calvin Bishop A. B. Updyke God Bless Edna Seiler S. J. Byland Jewell James Vera Osiek offi_cers Dorothy Compton Montgomery City Bidie Presentalon Martinsburg Bishop Updyke Randy Erb David Shire James Johnson Kelley Qosick Jennie Robinson

Halloween Party Always Welcomes Newcomers Club

The Welcome Wagon Club held a Halloween party with members in costumes and newcomers invited. Attendees prepared food baskets for a worthy family for Thanksgiving and enjoyed card games led by Mrs. Jett. Prizes from Beauty Salon were awarded for wig design and games like canasta pinochle and bridge. First-time members received wigs and 14 prizes. judges selected winning costumes with Mrs. Creason, Mrs. Ri ser, and Mrs. Bill Harris honored. Club president Bud De Bondt noted Cerebral Palsy Center acknowledgment of recent contributions. nineteen other members attended alongside guests Marty Singleton and Mrs. Brannon.

Monterey Robert Jett Billie’s Charles Stack Leroy Brinker Thejcanasta Gene Bramon James Lin Wirs Dan Phyfer John Bandy Jack Creason David Riser Bill Harris Bud’ de Bondt

Langfords To Be Honored On 25th Wedding Anniversary

Wellsville announces an open house reception Sunday at United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall to honor Mr. and Mrs. Richard Langford on their 25th anniversary. Guests may call from 2 to 4 PM. Mrs. Langford was Miss Mardella Stuart before their marriage. The Langfords have five children: Dale Parrish, Gene Langford, Alan Place, Lande Lehnen, and Joyce Langford.

Wellsville United Methodist Church Richard Langford Langford Mardella Stuart A. *. Green Refractories Co Mexico Dale Parrish Middletown Gene Langford Alan Place Maplewood Lande Lehnen Joyce Langford Quincey

Christmas Craft Exhibit and 1971 Club Officers Named

Mrs Wheeler displayed a colorful array of Christmas crafts including needlepoint wall hangings, decorated silk skirts, and hand painted items. Mrs Joe Young was elected 1971 president with officers including Mrs Clarke Stephens vice president and Mrs Homer Martin secretary. Incoming events include Homemakers Fair November 48 and a club meeting November 13 with guest speaker Mrs Robert Adams.

Joe Young Clarke Stephens Donald Buie Carl Squires Tower Fund Isafety Squires Thurston Lierheim

Engagement Announcement for Jeannie Oquist and Gary Windsor

Mr Windsor and Mrs Carl Oquist announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Jeannie Carol Oquist to Gary W Windsor son of Mr and Mrs Mason L Windsor of Montgomery City Route 3 Jeannie a 1968 Montgomery R II High School graduate employed at Montgomery County Bank Gary a Fulton High School 1963 graduate and farmer The couple set January 23 as their wedding date.

Montgomery City Jaftd Carl Ei. Oquist Jeannie Carol Oquist Gary W. Windsor Mason L. Windsor Miss Oquist Tof Montgomery R-Ii Montgomery County Bank Windsor Fulton High School

Xi Gamma Chapter Tour of Library by Mrs Lierheimer

Xi Gamma Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi heard a talk on library facilities from Mrs C T Lierheimer at the Mexico Audrain County Library. She also led a library tour for members and guests including Mrs Bill Baker who opened with remarks. Afterward the group shared pizza at Pizza Hut with attendees listed.

Xi Gamma Lierheimer Mexico-Audrain County Xi Gamma Alpha Beta’ Sigma Phi C. T Lierheimer Bill Baker Bers Pizza Hut

Phi Beta aims charter Oct. 24 at alumni breakfast

Mrs. Davis of Fayette Missouri reports Pi Alpha Xi alumni chapter of Phi Beta sorority will be chartered October 24 during the Homecoming alumni breakfast at Central Methodist College. Officers include Mrs Barbara Domann Davis of 621 S Clark St Mexico Mo as historian.

BSP Sponsors Centralia Chapter Meeting With Gamma Lambda Guests

Seven young Centralia women met Wednesday with members of Gamma Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi who later sponsor a Founders Memory Chapter.

Centralia Gamma ‘Lambda Beta Sigma Phi

Miss Ferrier to Wed Tonight After Bridal Shower

Miss Ferrier and Mr. Smith plan to marry this evening at Friendship Baptist Church after a Thursday bridal shower at Mrs. Sudbrook’s home. The event featured a bride chair centerpiece and heart cakes with many local guests in attendance.

Miss. Ferrier Teddy Ferrier Flatwee Mike Smith Mare Dell. Sudbrook Miss Fertier Smith Friendship Baptist Church Lewis Jefferson Eli Smiley Charles Fisher A. R. Nolting Bob Hopkins Charley Staples Ruby Young Walter Leeper Jim McCall Edgar Norfleet Jim Kobush Darrell James Phil Green Gary, Powers Marvin Yore Jim Foster Donald Snook Tom Long

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Joan Paulette Neal Miss Manos Mr. Cronan Kathleen B. Manos Liut Forrest Jennings Iryia Gruers Hoxsey Hotel Mma S. Jefferson West Side Square Homemakers Club Lloyd Deugan Fred Donaldson Charles Dooley Willie Garrett Fred Hemlin Dennis Herencon Jess Jacobs Gary Phillips Gordon Radke Stig Scharthi John Seiler Edward Strausz Marty Singleton Braxnon Richard Langfords Nelson A. Brown Ed Lierhelmer Russell Creed C. F. McCord Virgil Thurston Ed Hesterberg Joe Ehrhardt Donald Eick George Hogan Kirby ‘Allen Lester Runnels Hogan Buie Brown Allen Mr Windsor Jeannie Carol Oquist Wynn Henderson Billy Joe Phillips Don Phillips Greg Swanson Ranful Young Wiley Taley Mrs. Davis Officer Wee Mexico Furniture CO BSP Sudbrook John Hawkins Paul Peaks Gene Carr Robert JE. Talley Karen Fennewald J. R. Sims William Rucker Mildred Gonzler Ronnie Carlisle Vernon Smith Bob Remley Jim Arnold Bob Munns Judy Barnes Richard Armstrong Bill Hagedorn Tom Schreier Tom Green Paul Sitton P. R. Crockett Glenn Brown Renae Heim Peggy Hendrix Junior Meckley Brenda Davidson James E. Moss Lenice Willingham Char Thellea Allen Vernon Gates CEC Ron Jack Johnson W. J. Whitaker Ronald Boyer Sandra Guinn Dorothy DeWitt Howard ‘Richards Terry Bacon Jerry Crockett Don DeVault Harold Hoover Jack McCord Ed Pasley Jim Stibblefield Gary Thomas Nancy Donaldson Rose Lewellen Joanna Jaeger Dulsey Appleton James Howard Smith Herschel Lawerence John Turner Wallaca Wallace Sterling ACCC Worrell Jewelers Washington
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