Happy Birthday Mrs Palmer 100th celebrated at Audrain Medical Center
Mrs Ruth Palmer of Stribling House marked her 100th birthday with a party planned by the Ladies Auxiliary at the Audrain Medical Center. Attendees included her children J W Palmer of Moberly Roy Palmer of Albuquerque E L Scott of Fulton Ruby Palmer of McPherson Kan Dr D C McMurtry of Wellsville, granddaughter Dr Myron Mizell of Columbia, and Mrs Betty Gibbs of Mexico. Born Oct 25 1873 in Darksville she has lived near Clifton Hill and has been at Stribling House since last May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Palmer
Stribling House
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Audrain Medical Center
J. W. Palmer
Moberly
Roy Palmer
Albuquerque
N. Mex
E. L. Scott
Fulton
Ruby Palmer
Miss Rentfro Engaged to Gene Graves of Vandalia
Announced engagement and forthcoming marriage of Barbara Jean Rentfro to Gene Graves. Barbara is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Rentfro of Vandalia. Gene is son of Mr. and Mrs. Merl Graves of Farber. They will wed Nov 3 at Sacred Heart Church Vandalia with a reception at Vandalia Community Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rentfro
Mr. Graves
Wilber Rentfro
Route 1
Vandalia
Barbara Jean Rentfro
Gene Graves
Merl Graves
Farber
Rentfro
Montgomery visitors report on Neosho visit
Mrs. J. T. Anderson and Mrs. David R. McNabb of Montgomery City visited Mrs. A. R. McNabb in Neosho last week. Major David R. McNabb commands an Air Force Base in Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Anderson
David R. McNabb
Montgomery City
A. R. McNabb
Neosho
Turkey
Laf-A-Lot Sees Handi-Shop Display and Needs Transport
Harold Habecost of Handi-Shop Inc spoke at the Laf-A-Lot Extension Club on October 22. The sheltered workshop employs about 17 to 18, with potential for 25 or more, and plans a public display of crafts like wool rag rugs and nylon net items. He urged transportation and market support, and discussed funding for a vehicle or OATS transport. The meeting at Mrs. Claude Peck’s home included thanks from Mrs. Frank Wilfley and reports on craft day in Jefferson City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Habecost
Handi-Shop Inc
Laf-A-Lot
Habecost
Handi-Shop
Claude Peck
Bill Heckman
Frank Wilfley
Calendar highlights for Mexico events and meetings
Tuesday events include Parents Without Partners Halloween masquerade at Dorothy Albus barn and Country Shindig at Scott's Corner 8 p.m. also Church Women United meet 1:30 to 3 p.m. at St. Brendan's with St. Luke's Methodist in charge. Wednesday Homemakers Club noon luncheon October 31. Thursday Opti-Mrs PCA building November 1 Eugene Field PTA bicycle safety program 7:30 p.m. Board meeting 6:45 p.m. November 1. Friday Chapter DK PEO 1:15 p.m. First Christian Church. Audrain Duplicate Bridge 7:30 p.m. November 2 at Air Park Motel. Church Women United meets Tuesday at St. Brendan's 1:30–3 p.m. in ecumenical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott’s Corner
Church Women United
St. Brendan's Church
St. Luke’s Methodist Church
Naomi Byars
PCA
Eugene Field
Fellowship Hall
First Christian Church
J.F. Covington
Audrain Duplicate Bridge
Air Park
Women United of
Mexico
Eugene Field Pta
Don Bolli
Public Safety
PEO Convention Report and Local Club Notes
Mrs Neifert reports on the supreme PEO convention in New Orleans Sept 26 29 where she was a delegate. Local meetings covered Chautauqua Circle book review of The Magic Island and Caribbean studies, Eagle Auxiliary membership, Halloween decor, Eugene Field PTA bicycle safety program, Omicron Alpha ritual and dance plans, St Brendan Home and School board actions, Xi Gamma Tau and Beta Sigma Phi meetings, community choir Messiah rehearsal and soloist Iola Bradley schedule for Dec 2 in Mexico United Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PEO
H.L. Neifert
New Orleans
Kirby Allen
L.E. Mathieson
Joe Hagan
Neifert
HD Chapter
Charles Strouse
St. Brendan
Bo Broemmel
Forrest Mueller
Ed Dubrouillet
Harold Lankford
Robert E. Love
Dubrouillet
Xi Gamma Tau
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Jack Webber
Leo Wolfe
Blake Hinton
Tom Usnick
Beta Sigma Phi
Gary Spencer
Jack Roberson
Marvin Coil
Jack Linder
Iola Bradley
Abbie Llewellyn Snoddy
Busy Bee Club Hears About Craft Display
The Busy Bee Extension Club met at Mrs. Gerald Schutte’s home with five members and one visitor. Members sang America The Beautiful, devotion by Mrs. Schutte, and craft program led by Mrs. Roy Smith, Mrs. Floyd Rockwell, and Mrs. Herbert Schutte. Rockwell and Smith and Schutte won game prizes. next meeting set for 1:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at Mrs. Sam McCown’s house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee Extension Club
Gerald Schutte
America the Beautiful
Scholarships Explained To Chapter DK PEO
Mrs John Hopkins hosted Friday's PEO Chapter DK meeting with Frances Bybee presiding. Mrs George Gall outlined the International Peace Scholarship fund supporting women from 38 countries to study in the United States and Canada. Since 1949, $1,849,146 has aided 1,250 students. recipients pledge to return home after graduation to lead their nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PEO
John Hopkins
Frances Bybee
George Gall
United States
Canada
Free World
Gall
Friendly Northerners Plan Foreign Dinner
Friendly Northerners Extension Club met at Mrs. Chris Mongler's home for a foreign dish carry in meal. Guests included Mrs. Botts Cauthorn and Philip Paschal, with talks by Mrs. Walter Altrogge on India. Plans were set for the Sandbank dinner on Nov. 7 and a 6 p.m. Nov. 28 meeting at G and D Steakhouse with a seminar. Fifteen members attended. winners and secret pal gifts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith West
Loyal Homemakers Extension Club
Raymond Jesse
Leroy Cleeton
Wallace Allen
West
J. EB. Byars
Lena Zuck
Jefferson City
Thomas Gola
Virgil Stull
Stanley Dean
Northerners Extension Club
Chris Mongler
Botts Cauthorn
Walter Altrogge
India
G and D
Betty Baldwin
Roy Mongler
Ike Neale Jr
Ralph Johnson
Don DeVault
Baldwin
Lewis Wilson Jr
Beauty Corner from Klines traces perfume era shifts
Nada Simmons reviews beauty care trends from 1918 to the 1960s, noting scarce bath products early on and the rise of blends by major houses. She contrasts simple soaps and powders with later availability of comprehensive bath and fragrance lines from Estee Lauder and Archee Fashion, praising modern sophistication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klines
Nada Simmons
America
Estee Lauder
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Mrs. Palmer
Chism
Fulton Park
Fleetwood
Stella Chism
Fulton Parks and Recreation
Cave Foster
Everett Austin
Auxvasse
Jesse Baker
Greg
Elaine
Henry Miller
Finis Chism
Glenwood Chism
Kent
Mr. Zion Women
Mr. Zion Baptist
Donald Phillips
Jennings Talley
Isaiah
Happy House
WMU
Les and
Lisa
Floyd Durk
James
Brenda
Columbia
Claud Foster
Dennis
Lynn
St. Charles
Lindel Chism
Ottawa
Kan
D. Schnake and Son
Manhattan
Bill Dever
Andy
Eric
Niopolis
Ill
Gene Austin
Beverly
Melody
Cathy
Williamsburg
John Chism
Ray Chism
Edith Benskin
Herman Johnson
Dan Graves
Howard Norris
Roy Atkinson
Africa
Elmer Kotsenburg
Logan Pharmacy
Glenn Phillips
Dale Schwarre
Larry Fecht
Safford’ S
Dorothy Albus
Hears
E. J. Gibbs
W.B. Seabrook
Chautauqua
Mr. Seabrook
Haiti
Caribbean
Andy Runge
David Lee Hunt
Harry L. Hunt
Route 2
Alfred D. Brant
Colorado Springs
Colo
Paul Hunt
Stoutsville
Eagle Auxiliary
Eagle Home
Cecil Gallop
Art Campbell
Danny Gentry
Roger Giboney
Omicron Alpha
Omicron Alpha Chapter
Keith Fritschie
Chris Jacobi
Fritschie
Joe Baldwin
Richard Beaty
Carl Hirst
Knights of Columbus Hall
Roger Moser
Mike Stathme
David Gilman
Allan Paschal
Rushees
Busy Bee Club
Philip Ray Paschal
Allan J. Paschal
Quantico Road
Wayne Snell
Douglas Young
B.R. Paschal
Montgomery
Ind
CROWN
Crown Free
Ledger
E. Jackson St
Helen Wraith
Della Scott
Ceram
Petras CC
Tee
Fabrific
South Trails
Mexico, Mo
Joe O. Bartolacci
Weat
Millers’ Mutual Insurance Assn OF
Illinois
Baumgartner Furniture
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