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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1973

Page

7

Moline Homemakers Club October Meeting Report

Mrs. C H Lincoln hosted the Moline Homemakers Club October gathering. Mrs. Mundy led business and Scotland program coverage included Mrs. Ronald Baker and pictures of Scotland vacationing relatives. Prizes awarded to several members. next meeting set for November 21 with Mrs. Coose.

C. H. Lincoln Moline Homemakers Club America the Beautiful Roy Kettle Sam Mundy Ronald Baker Scotland Ernest Coose Moline Mundy Jennings Talley Elmer Kotsenburg Leslie Sampson John Rudasill Coose Carrie Schinehm Garden Prairie Ill Herbert Francis Gail Baker Valerie Kotsenburg Cleo Brown Ella Baker Alvin Beamer

Striblings Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

Col and Mrs C R Stribling were honored at a reception at 703 E Promenade St for their 50th wedding anniversary. Hosts were Col Charles Stribling II and Mrs Robert J Koster of St Louis, their son and daughter, and Mr Koster. The couple wed October 26, 1923 at 203 West Boulevard, home of Mrs Stribling’s parents.

Col C.R. Stribling E. Promenade St Charles Stribling II Robert J. Koster St. Louis, Son Mr. Koster West Boulevard

Doebelin Couple Celebrate 57th Anniversary and Birthday

Mr and Mrs Albert Doebelin marked their 57th wedding anniversary and Mrs Doebelin’s birthday with a noon basket dinner at their daughter’s home. Attendees included granddaughter and Blytheville Air Force Base families T Sgt and Mrs Hershel Adams and children Deana Beth Todd Debra, plus Albert Doebelins and J D Millsaps families. Others from Sedalia Columbia Mexico attended.

Albert Doebelin Doebelin Elizabeth Harry Flynn Blytheville Air Force Base Ark T. Sgt Hershel E. Adams Deana Beth Todd Debra T. Set Albert Doebelins J.D. Millsaps Michael Jeannie Alan Charles Danforth Sedalia Elvina Willingham J.D. Meyers Columbia Clara Gardner William Gardner Edward Kombrink Henry Kombrink Emil Hubert Arthur Todd Ruth Flynn Mexico

Cedar Grove Extension Club Makes Lap Blankets

The Cedar Grove Extension Club met Wednesday with Mrs. Walter Petersen and Mrs. Carter Crockett giving the devotion before the covered dish luncheon. Guests for the event were noted.

Cedar Grove Club Cedar Grove Extension Club Walter Petersen Carter Crockett

Be Bo Bouncers Elect New Officers at Oct Meeting

Be-Bo Bouncers H Club met October 22 at Beagles Community Center. Daniel Talley presided. devotion by Danny Helwig. Pledges led by Dena Smithey. Officers elected: Judy Talley president, Sarah Wilfley vice president, Dena Smithey secretary, JoAnn Helwig treasurer, Natalie Talley reporter, Debra Talley scrapbook, Sheila Ardell song leader, Marcia Smithey game leader. Jim Lierheimer showed wildlife and soil slides. Refreshments by Mrs. Eugene Sprock.

Beagles Daniel Talley Danny Helwig Dena Smithey Judy Talley Sarah Wilfley JoAnn Helwig Notalie Talley Debra

Wallace Allens Mark 35th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Wallace Allen were surprised Sunday afternoon to honor their 35th anniversary set for Tuesday. Their five children organized the celebration with attendees including Bill Allen Roger Russ Ann and Raye Lynn Bob Allen Terri Sherri and Lisa Johnnie Woolfolk Dennis and Todd Beverly Allen Eva Lee Allen Stanley Dean and Ben Allen.

Wallace Allen Bill Allen Roger Russ Ann Raye Lynn Bob Allen Terri Sherri Lisa Johnnie Woolfolk Dennis Todd Beverly Allen Jefferson City Eva Lee Allen Columbia Stanley Dean Thompson Ben Allen

Mexico Garden Club Hears Autumn Flower Arranging Program

The Mexico Garden Club met at Garfield Community Center with 17 members and 10 guests. Officers for 1974 were elected. Guest presenter Lewis Smith from Otterville showcased 11 autumn themed arrangements. A tea followed. new members welcomed and a future home placement show was noted for Nov. 26.

Mexico Garden Club Garfield Community Center George Hogan R. L. Kerr Frank Wilfley Sr Frank Richards Flossie Duty Thelma Edwards John Burchfield E. Cc. Hodge Becky Thatcher Hannibal Mexico Club Ways and Means Carl Bradley Kerr Burchfield Lewis Arnold Ralph Dobyns Lewis Smith Otterville Margaret Story Dobyns E. M. Doyle H. C. Ward Minnie Bowman Fulton Stanley Fadler Centralia Ned Ardell Elwyn Goodson John Rusdasill Bradley J. W. Baker Mexico Hogan

Messiah Rehearsal Sunday at Mexico United Methodist Church

Calendar notes a Messiah rehearsal Sunday at 2:90 p.m. at Mexico United Methodist Church. Also listed are Parents Without Partners masquerade at Dorothy Albus barn on Oct 30, Community R-6 Band event Country Shindig at Scott's Corner on Oct 30, and Chapter DK PEO meeting at 1:15 p.m. Nov 2 at Fellowship Hall First Christian Church hosted by Mrs J F Covington.

Mexico United Methodist Church Dorothy Albus Scott's Corner Fellowship Hall First Christian Church J.F. Covington

Who's Doing What Visiting Family Across States

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Oliver and relatives from Cary and Deighte California toured Santa Anna with Mr. and Mrs. Robert O Blennis and Robert of Kansas City visiting Hal Randolph and Miss Jeri at 3 Melody Lane over the past two weeks. They also visited grandmother Mrs. Fletcher Sims in Auxvasse and Mr. and Mrs. Robert O Blennis of 302 W. Boulevard. Baxter's Pharmaceutical sales director David Maupin, based in Johannesburg, Durban and Capetown, South Africa, crowned Miss Student Nurse of the Orange Free State at Hospital Services Day in Bloemfontein. Maupin is the son of Mr. and Mrs Reece Maupin of 709 Yale Street. Mrs. Grace Pack of 408 N Calhoun Street returned from an extended visit with sisters in Greeneville, Tennessee, and other friends and relatives there.

Gene Oliver Cary and Deighte Santa Anna Calif Robert O’blennis Robert Kansas City Hal Randolph Jeri Melody Lane Oliver Jane Randolph O’blennis Jene Randolph Fletcher Sims Auxvasse Robert O'Blennis W. Boulevard David Maupin Baxter’s Pharmaceutical Co Johannesburg Durban Capetown South Africa Orange Free State S. Africa FVB Bloemfontein Maupin Reece Maupin Yale St Grace Pack N. Calhoun St Greeneville Tenn

Lutheran Women Meet in Centralia Rally at Good Shepherd

The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Centralia hosted the LWMS rally with about 80 women and visiting pastors. The morning business session preceded a noon luncheon and five discussion groups on the theme The Church and You. An invitation to the spring rally was extended by St. John’s Church, Mexico, and each society will quilt to assemble at the Mexico church in April.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Centralia St John’s Lutheran Church Mexico

Popular Songs Are Program At Music Club

The Abbie Llewellyn Music Club met at Mexico United Methodist Church to present The Color of Popular Music. Mrs. Harry Riechers led with a message about music as society’s commentary and honesty as its key. Performances included Mrs. Ernest Gillam, Mrs. John Pedersen, and Mrs. Richard Brashears singing Do You Know The Way To San Jose, with Mrs. Willer on piano, plus solos and group numbers culminating in Blowing In The Wind and What The World Needs Now is Love. Mrs. Walter Leeper presided. Willer reported on a fall board meeting in Troy and noted awards for National Music Week participation.

Abbie Llewellyn Snoddy Mexico United Methodist Church Harry Riechers Richard Brashears San Jose Bacharach David John Willer Ron Hedrick Iola Bradley Fiddler Kathleen Reed Susan Beshore Walter Leeper Willer Troy Abbie Llewellyn Music Club

Wednesday Club Reviews Include Civilization and Books

Mrs. John M. Boyce continued the review of Destination Tomorrow at the Wednesday Club meeting. Eighteen members heard Mrs. Walter G. Staley Jr. present Man's Rise to Civilization by Peter Farb. Mrs. Sam Vaughan reviewed George S. Kaufman by Howard Teichmann, with Mrs. H L Beynon in charge of current events.

John M. Boyce Walter G. Staley Jr Peter Farb George S. Kaufman Howard Teichmann Sam Vaughan H.L. Beynon

Senior Citizens Meet at First Christian Church Mexico

The Mexico Senior Citizens group met Wednesday afternoon with 38 members in attendance at First Christian Church. New officers were elected: Virgie Simcoe president, C.B. Melahn vice president, SBess McKhaney secretary, and O.B. Melahn hospitality chair.

Mexico First Christian Church Virgie Simcoe C.B. Melahn Sbess McKhaney O.B. Melahn George B. Wraith Australia Tahiti Hawaii Fiji Islands Salina Pitts

Rolla student Barbara Ross candidate for MU homecoming queen

Miss Barbara Ann Ross daughter of Mr and Mrs William W Ross of Rolla formerly of Mexico is a sophomore in the School of Liberal Arts at the University of Missouri Rolla and is sponsored by Zeta Tau Alpha homecoming activities will be Saturday at the university. Happy Circle seniors met at Mrs Robert Shulse home with nine members present planning a November 26 Thanksgiving luncheon at 11 am at Centennial Seotter Church Fellowship Hall a reading by Mrs Iman and others followed with bingo and other activities

Barbara Ann Ross William W. Ross Rolla Mexico University of Missouri School of Liberal Arts Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Happy Circle Robert Shulse Katie Iman

Beaver Dam Club Holds Election and Prizes

Beaver Dam Club met Thursday afternoon with nine members and two guests. Officers were elected with Mrs. Lowell Peden as president and Mrs. Paul Day as vice president. Prize winner was Mrs. Ida Schwentker. Secret pal gift went to Mrs. Wayne Power. Game winners included Mrs. Robert Graue and Mrs. Schwentker. The group plans a foreign dish luncheon on November 15 with Mrs. Wright.

Beaver Dam Paul Day Lowell Peden Howard Smith Leona Isgrig Ray Martin Ida Schwentker Wayne Power Robert Graue Schwentker Lewis Taylor James Wright Wright

Benton City Ladies Plan Halloween Party

Five Benton City ladies met at Mrs. Paul Joiner's home to plan a Halloween party for Benton City children at the community center on Monday. Committees were appointed by age group and cookies donations were requested. Attending were Mrs. Howard Barker, Mrs. Albert Lay, Mrs. David Coil, Mrs. Henry Cupp, and Mrs. Glen Seale.

Benton City Paul Joiner Howard Barker Albert Lay David Coil Henry Cupp Glen Seale

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