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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1970

Page

3

Out of Towners Attend Heaston and Cloven Wedding

The Farber wedding of Miss Betty June Heaston and Larry Dale Cloven drew guests from Mexico Rush Hill Troy and Curryville plus Farber grandmothers Mrs Helen Heaston and others. Attendees included Mr and Mrs David G Cloven Mr and Mrs Eddie Cloven Mr and Mrs George Cleven and families.

Betty June Heaston Larry Dale Cloven Farber Henry Puckett John Puckett Turner Wood Wilburn Burkhead Thelma Allen Crystal Houston Raymond McCurdy David E. Cleven Mexico George Cleven Betty Burkhead Rush Hill Joe Hallis Troy Bobby McCurdy James Lybarger Beverly Curryville David G. Cloven Eddie Cloven Charles Potter Cary Beatrice Moore Vandalla Helen Heaston Bride

Lat A Lots Hear Mrs Peck Speak

Lat A Lots Extension Club met Monday at Mrs. Leroy Sperry’s home. Mrs. Claude Peck introduced Mrs. Kenneth Sargent who spoke on hair styling and displayed new fall and winter fashions. Mrs. Gerald Chaney presided. nominating committee offered officers: Mrs. Larry Fecht president, Mrs. William Little vice president, Mrs. Sperry secretary, and Mrs. Claude Peck treasurer. Plans for a foreign dish dinner in November at Mrs. Chaney’s and a pre school books report by Mrs. Fecht. White elephant sold to Mrs. Chaney. Other attendees included Mrs. Bill Heckman, Mrs. Paul McCormick, and Mrs. Dale Echernarne.

La&-A-Lot Leroy Sperry Claude Peck Kenneth Sargent Gerald Chaney Larry Fecht William Little Sperry Chaney Fecht Bill Heckman Paul McCormick Dale Echnarre

Lierheimer Family Dinner Honoring Relative in Plattsburgh Visit

Mr and Mrs Charles L Lierheimer hosted a family dinner Sunday at their home to honor their niece Mrs Robert Withingham II and her son Robert NHS of Plattsburgh NY. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Wilhelm Lewis of Mertian Kansas Mr and Mrs C T Lierheimer Linda and Steven Mr and Mrs William Gardner and Mary Beth and Mrs Shirley Lierheimer and family Mike Dennis Mark Jeff and Eric Afternoon callers were Mrs Donald Doerge and family Lynn and Tammy and Mrs Walter Doerge.

Charles L. Lierheimer Robert Withingham II Robert Nhs Plattsburgh N. Y Wilhelm Lewis Mertian, Kan C. T. Lierheimer Linda Steven William Gardner Mary Beth Shirley Lierheimer Mike

Birthday Party for Cynthia Sparks

Cynthia Sparks, seven, celebrated with a Saturday party at her parents home. Games were won by Fred McNatt, Roger and Janet Woolridge. Guests included grandparents Floyd Sparks and William Harrison and many extended family members.

Cynthia Sparks Cynthia Sue Sparks John F. Sparks Fred McNatt Roger Janet Woolridge Floyd Sparks William T. Harrison Joyce Paris Bobby Elmer Magnus Steve Linda Robert Robinson Norma Sharon Robbie Marty Harrison Barney E. McNatt Donald Magnus Henry Woolridge Judy Leora Hunt Mary Ann Sparks the Honores

Candidate Pierpont shakes hands with jurors in Harford County

Bel Air Maryland AP Dr Ross Pierpont a congressional candidate in Maryland s 2nd District shook many hands at the Harford County Court house Monday while awaiting testimony as a physician The judge postponed the case after noting he had shaken the jurors hands Pierpont apologized and said If a voter has a hand to shake Im going to shake it.

Bel Air, Md Ross Pierpont 2Nd District Maryland Harford County Pierpont

Baby Shower Honors Van Boening Son

Charles Flavious Van Boening, born September 12, was honored at a baby shower hosted by Mrs. Jeanette Parker and Mrs. Richard Van Boening at the Parker home. Prizes went to Mrs. Tom Prior of Farber and Mrs. Parker. About 30 friends and relatives attended.

Charles Flavious van Boening W. C. van Boening Jeanette Parker Richard van Boening Parker Tom Prior Farber

Pasteeth Denture Ad Claims Strong Hold

An ad for PASTEETH denture adhesive powder touts strong bite help and comfort. It emphasizes denture stability, natural eating feel, and nonacid paste with no gummy taste, urging readers to see their dentist and buy at drug counters.

Weekend Visits and Travel Prompt Many Relatives

S. on tely Mr and Mrs Austin Webber left yesterday for Redwood California after visiting his brother and sister in law and other relatives. Miss Amanda Anderson of St Louis was weekend guest of her parents Dr and Mrs B J Anderson of Montgomery City. She later visited her fiance's parents Mr and Mrs A R McNabb of Neosho who hosted 76 guests at a tea in her honor. Miss Angela Isert of St Louis gave a shower in her honor. Mr and Mrs E A Dunning and family from Kirkwood spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Orlando Worrett. George Dawson and family returned from a two week trip to North Carolina and Indiana. From there they went to Greensboro North Carolina to visit their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs J W Maddox, prior to Indianapolis Indiana where they were guests of a niece Mrs Mack Grant and family after a stop at Lake Junaluska North Carolina.

Austin Webber Redwood Calif J. B. Webber Amanda Anderson St.j. ‘Louis J. T. Annderson Montgomery City A. R. McNabb Neosho Angela Isert St. Louis E. A. Dunning Jin Martha Jof Kirkwood Orlando Worrétt George Dawson North Carolina Indiana Greensboro N. C J. W. Maddox Indianapolis Ind jMack Grant Lake Junaluska N.C

Calendar Tuesday events across churches and clubs

Calendar Tuesday lists Chapter 10 PEO at 6 p.m. Fellowship Hall of Mexico United Methodist. petre IRN Association at 7 30 p.m. CEC building. Costume Halloween party. Mentaltink Bridge Club 1 p.m. bridge luncheon with Mrs W Wallace Fry. Wednesday Club 1 30 p.m. Mexico Audrain County Library. Senior Citizens 1 20 p.m. Fellowship Hall First Christian Church. Menallink Bridge Club with Mrs W Wallace Fry 1 p.m. bridge luncheon. United Nations workshop 7 30 p.m. United Mexico Methodist Church. Tri Hi Bridge Club 1 p.m. luncheon with Mrs Roy Creasey. Benton City Presbyterian Church homecoming worship 11 a.m. basket dinner 12 30 p.m.

Hall of Mexico United Methodist Church Petre Irn Association CEC W Wallace-Fry Mexico Audrain County First Christian ‘Church Menallink W. Wallace Fry United Nations Workshop United Mexico Methodist Church Pth Tri-Hi Roy Creasey Benton City

Charter Night For A Vasse Jaycee Wives

A'vasse Jaycee Wives held a meeting at Mrs Carol Gilman's home with Mrs Loretta Norton opening with a poem. Mrs Jarolyn McMurtry, president, appointed Mrs Jeannie Moser as chairman to explore helping Callaway County mental health efforts. Christmas projects discussed. Charter Night banquet set for Saturday November 14 at the Knights of Columbus Hall near Mexico.

Auxvasse — Jaycee Knights of Columbus Mexico

Wedding at Tockewood Church Ends in Reception at Home

Mrs Spencer and Mr Shipley wed at Tockewood Church with 24 guests at Trailét Court reception. Attending were Mr and Mrs Sutton. bride wore a tan gerine colored dress. Shipley employed at Kaiser. Mrs Sutton at Pe a iene.

Mrs. Spencer Mr. Shipley Tockewood Church Marylorange Sauurtey Venig Eis Garcons Coneaat Lockewood Park Baptist Tewlywads Clédith L. A Pastor Ettiertis Trailét A. Sutton Flersheim Shipley Kaiser

Invitations To Day Sullivan Wedding Issued

Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Miss Frances Jodean Sullivan and John Forrest Day. The ceremony will take place Saturday November 21 at Lockwood Park Baptist Church with Rev F Admire officiating. Reception to follow at the church. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Tony B Sullivan of Mexico Route 5. Day is son of Mr and Mrs Ira Cecil Day of Mexico Route 1 and employed at A B Chance Co in Centralia.

Frances Jodean Sullivan John Forrest Lockewood Park Baptist’ Church F. Admire Tony. B. Sullivan Mexico Day Ira Cecil Day A. B. Chance Co Centralia

Centennial Halloween Party At Centennial Beginners

Centennial Beginners at Centennial Baptist Church enjoyed a Halloween party Monday evening hosted by their teachers Mrs Virgil Stull and Mrs Weldon Keeter, and department superintendent Mrs Paul Joiner. Prizes for cutest costumes went to Kevin George and Marcia Stephens. guests included Mrs Kenneth George and Mrs James Woolfolk along with Jill Cathy Jackson Lisa Mitchell and Melody Joiner.

Virgil Stull Weldon’ Keeter Paul Kevin George Marcia Stephens de. Wayne Jefferson Billy Cox

Davis Hunger Strike Raises Demand for Equal Treatment

AP reports Angela Davis, jailed on murder and kidnapping charges after a 1967 San Rafael guns case, refuses to eat while isolated in the Women's House of Detention. Her lawyer Margaret Burnham says she seeks equal treatment with other female inmates and access to library time.

New York Angela Davis California Margaret Burnhams Miss Davis Miss Burnham

Gordon Marshalls Surprised at Party

Miss Gail Ann Marshall hosted a surprise party Sunday for her parents Mr and Mrs Gordon Marshall celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Norburn Yarkey Mr and Mrs Howard Henry Mr and Mrs William Glatz Mr and Mrs George Wilson Jr Mr and Mrs Ellis Glasgow and Carol Ann Mrs George Ferrier Miss Vera Ferrier Miss Glenda Small and Elwood Rice.

Gail Ann Marshall Gordon Marshall Norburn Yarkey Howard Henry William Glatz George Wilson Jr Ellis Glasgow Carol Ann George Ferrier Vera Ferrier Glenda Small Elwood Rice

World Community Day Observed At St Matthew's Church

World Community Day sponsored by Church Women United will be observed Friday November 6 with special services at St Matthew's Episcopal Church. Guest speaker at the 2 o'clock meeting is Mrs Jane Rook of Fulton director of special education at the State Hospital. Mrs Edward Malzer serves as acting president of the sponsoring organization.

Church Women Unitied St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Jane “Rook Fulton State Hospital Edward’ Malzer

Richard Adams Listed In College Who's Who

Richard Adams of 610 N Kentucky Rd Tulsa Oklahoma will be listed in the 1970 71 edition of Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities representing the University of Tulsa He is a senior petroleum engineering major in the TU College of Engineering and Physical Sciences.

Richard Adams Tulsa Okla Kentucky Rd University of Tulsa Adams Tu’s College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Prosser Vies for VICA Presidency in State Meet

Renie Prosser son of Mr and Mrs Ray H Brosser Route 3 Mexico was a handse date for president of the state Vocational Industrial Clubs of America at the state convention held Oct 22 in Eldon. Prosser passed the written examination and the screening committee but was defeated during final tabulation. Local club members on the trip included Bill Braddis Larry Stephens Carroll Myers and Billye Mitchell. Frank Beauchamp was Prosser campaign manager Clark Metford served as VICA chapter advisor.

Renie Prosser Mes. Ray H. Brosser Route 3 Mexico State Vocational Industrial Clubs. of America Eldon Brosser Ted Viga Wie I Progger VICA Bill Braddis Larry Stephens Carroll Myers Billye Mitchell Frank Beauchamp Prosser Clark Metford

Homecoming guests attend Central Missouri State College event

Miss Gail Marshall and Miss Lana Lees traveled to Warrensburg for the Central Missouri State College homecoming. They were guests of students Elwood Rice and Larry Carter at the college evening dance.

Gail Marshall

Vandalia community notes and hospital visits

In Vandalia area news, Mrs. Henry Southwick and Miss Melissa Hassien visit, while 14 year old Melissa Hassien remains a patient at Levering Hospital in Harti bal and shows satisfactory improvement. Mrs Cecil Pew undergoes tests at Audrain Hospital and works for Coast to Coast. Local residents attend showers, dinners, and birthday buffets. families gather in St. Louis, Ashland, and Pagedale for visits.

Boone County Hospital Fay Testa Henry Southwick Melissa Hassien Daughies Otis Hassien Levering Hospital Hartibal Cecil. Pew Audrafi” Hospital Mes Stanley Korpal Ray Hale St.Lonig William Corry Debby Korpal Bailey Wilson Kelli Craig Kenneth Mollet Lois Jit ‘Mulherin Lisa Brian Fred Wilkinson Ricky Elgen Edwards Brent Merle Carlson J. R. Dougherty Joe Bahr Wade Belts Vernon

Halloween Auxiliary Auxvasse Lions Halloween Pageant

The Auxvasse Lions Club hosts a Halloween pageant Saturday at 1:80 pm at the Auxvasse school gym. For 15 years the Lions have organized the event with prizes from Centralia and the Lions Club. Categories include best ghost clown animal rider and best dressed character among children and adults, with various prize categories and costumes.

Auxvas Auxvasse Auxvasse Lions S Sium Hietyone Centralia José Grate Auyvasce Lions Club Tndlani Tg Ae Sy Sas Jack Onn Sentation

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