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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1977
Page
3
A humorous Heloise style note about calling for Heloise in a humorous domestic moment followed by simple tips. Includes a wallpaper cleaner tip for stabilizing artificial flowers, a rainy day flour shaping activity for children, a back zip helper using a wire hanger, and leather boot care with white vinegar to remove marks.
Calendar items list Halloween events from Oct 28 to Oct 31 across Mexico and Audrain County. Includes parties at Leatha McDonald home, Mexico Country Club dinners and dances featuring Scare crow Johnson and His Three Creeps, FOE Hall masquerade, Prairie Dale hayride, PWP children’s party, hymn sing at Union Baptist, Messiah rehearsal, and a Delta Rico Sorority carry-in dinner. Contacts and times vary by event.
Cindy Hamill and Larry C Young exchanged wedding vows October 15 at Santa Fe Christian Church in Santa Fe. Rev. Marvin Jones officiated. reception followed at the Santa Fe Community Center. The couple reside in Route 5 Mexico. she is a Mark Twain High School graduate, he attended Paris High School and works for Wetterau Food Services.
Audrain County Historical Society received Mt. Olivet Cemetery history from Mrs. Juliet Hulen. The Mt. Olivet United Presbyterian Church began in a log schoolhouse near Barneyville, with a 1845 constitution under Salt River Presbytery and a 1870 church building on donated ground. The 1907 structure replaced the old one, a 1945 centennial was held, and 1970 marked its 125th anniversary. The history notes land deeds, church growth, missions, and local gifts, including Elmwood Cemetery survey support.
The newly formed Mexico Civic Club Federated Women's Club elected officers for the year at Mrs. Bill Hildebaugh's home. Officers include Kurt Marshalls president Ron Kent first vice president Michael Scheidt second vice president Lee Scott secretary Bill Hildebaugh treasurer and Mira James Keller corresponding secretary. A coffee for prospective members is set for Friday 9:30 to 11 am at Mrs. Lynn Tower's home. Call 581-7262 to learn more about the club's aims.
Laf-A-Lot Extension Club members organized a December 4 Christmas party during their Monday meeting hosted by Steve Benton. The hostess presented a stain removal and laundry program while Mrs. Bob Gooch led the session as vice president. Gifts were exchanged and Halloween candy was donated to Handi Shop employees. Next meeting set for Nov. 28 at Mrs. Bill Heckman's home.
Mrs. John Nester and Mrs. Marjorie Crump of Chicago were welcomed as visitors at the Senior Citizens Happy Circle Tuesday luncheon and meeting at the senior center. Devotion by Mrs. Archer Jake and invocation by Mrs. Katie Iman opened the event.
Mr and Mrs Elbert Wenger returned from a two week trip to Farmington Iowa where they camped at Indian Lake. They visited Mr and Mrs Don Ryner in West Burlington and Mr and Mrs Percy Howland in Forest City before traveling to Mt Horeb Wisconsin.
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