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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1972

Page

5

Miss Mosley Engaged to Larry Snell

Mr and Mrs Duane Mosley of Thompson announce the engagement of their daughter Claudia to Larry Snell son of Mr and Mrs Ted Byrd of 4 Valley View Rd Claudia is a 1972 graduate of Centralia High School and will be a freshman at Central Missouri State University Warrensburg Snell is a 1971 graduate of Mexico High School and will be a sophomore at the same university No wedding date has been set.

Duane Mosley Thompson Claudia Larry Snell Ted Byrd Valley View Rd Miss Mosley Centralia High School Central Missouri State University Warrensburg Snell Mexico High School

Senior Scout Registration Wednesday

Registration for Senior Girl Scout Troop 250 will be held at 7 00 p m in the Westminster Room of the First Presbyterian Church. Dues of 2 accompany registration. Girls who have not been scouts may call Mrs. Jean Hill at 581 0100 or Mrs. Marilyn Nowell at 581 7655 for information.

Westminster First Presbyterian Church Jean Hill Marilyn Nowell

Miss Neale Wins $1000 Nursing Scholarship

Miss Peggy Neale daughter of Mr and Mrs Mervin B Neale of Centralia Route 3 has been awarded a $1000 nursing scholarship by the Pink Ladies Auxiliary of Boone County Hospital She will attend Lincoln University in Jefferson City this fall as a senior working toward her registered nursing certificate

Peggy Neale Mervin B. Neale Centralia Route 3 Pink Ladies Auxiliary Boone County Hospital Lincoln University Jefferson City

Miss Marsh Wins CMC Scholarship

Rebecca Anne Marsh daughter of Rev and Mrs Jeff R Marsh receives the Dr and Mrs J A Furnish Scholarship from Central Methodist College Fayette for the 1972 73 school year. The award honors personal stability leadership and spiritual characteristics from Shelby Monroe or nearby counties. The Marsh family formerly lived in Mexico while Rev Marsh pastored the Mexico United Methodist Church and now reside in Farmington. Mexico Audrain County Library also announces its bookmobile schedule for next week with stops including Centralia Thompson Martinsburg St Joseph R G Elementary Cedar Grove West Audrain Union and more.

Rebecca Anne Marsh Jeff R. Marsh J.A. Furnish Central Methodist College Fayette Shelby Monroe Marsh Mexico United Mexico-Audrain County Centralia Chance Thompson Martinsburg St. Joseph Martinsburg Station

New SCHOOL CROSSING Sign Noted for Pedestrian Safety

On arrival, motorists should watch for the new pentagon shaped school crossing sign. It features a black icon on a yellow reflective panel to increase visibility for pedestrians and drivers alike.

LPN Class Tours Jay's IGA in Mexico

Members of the Mexico School of Licensed Practical Nursing toured Jay's IGA Thursday with Jay Gourley III guiding. Doughnuts were served as refreshments. In Monday's edition Carol Godager was named historian, not listed among new officers elected Aug. 24. Mrs. Peggy Sterner is teacher coordinator with instructors Mrs. Karen Parrish and Mrs. Shelby Brandkamp.

Mexico School of Licensed Practical Nursing Jay IGA Jay Gourley III Carol Godager Peggy Sterner Karen Parrish Shelby Brandkamp

Miss Groves Named Sorority Officer at Central Methodist

Susan Cook Groves daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond C Groves 715 S Jefferson Sr Fayette has been elected treasurer of Delta Pi Omega social sorority and secretary treasurer of the Women s Recreation Association for the 1972 73 school year Also Mrs J R Johnson and Mrs J M Husted of La Plata visit sister Mrs Geneva Conley of Mexico with Mrs Bess Badger of Whittier California local social notes

Susan Cook Groves Raymond C. Groves S. Jefferson Sr Delta Pi Omega Social Sorority Women’s Recreation Association Central Methodist College Fayette J.R. Johnson J.M. Husted la Plata Geneva Conley Mexico Bess Badger Whittier Calif

Mexico Ledger Age One F September 1 1972

A historical snippet notes the Mexico Ledger marking age one f on September 1, 1972. The fragment references a date and place but lacks broader context or event details.

Mexico

Calendar notes from Audrain county groups

Monday regular meeting of Audrain County Barracks No 2664 Veterans of World War I and Auxiliary at VFW Post Home carry in supper at 7 p.m. Tuesday meetings include Helping Hands Circle of Kings Daughters at Audrain Historical Society Museums with officer installation. Mexico chapter DAR at 1:30 p.m. Sept 4 with Mrs B Turner Williams. Fidelity Circle of Kings Daughters at 2 p.m. Sept 5 with Mrs H V Holcomb. Whatsoever Circle of Kings Daughters at 2 p.m. Sept 6 at Mrs Edward Kunkel home. Delta Re chapter ESA picnic at Lakeview Park Sept 5. Rosa Mae Past Noble Grands Club at 7:30 p.m. Sept 6 at OOF Hall hosted by Mrs Carol Hovatter and Mrs Nora Evans. VFW Auxiliary at 8 p.m. Sept 6 at VFW Home. area retired teachers meeting Sept 6 2 p.m. Westminster Room First Presbyterian Church. Senior Girl Scout Troop 250 registration Sept 6 7:30 p.m. Westminster Room First. then birth notices for Jared Ray Forsythe son of Claude Forsythe and wife with family details. John Howard Potter born Nov 1 1971 with extended family. Sor Lynn Christopher daughter of Phillip and D M Shouse with Christopher family. multiple grandparents great grandmothers named.

Audrain County Barracks No VFW King's Daughters Audrain Historical Society Mexico DAR B. Turner Williams Monroe Place Fidelity Circle of H.V. Holcomb Meyer St Circle of King's Daughters Edward Kunkel Delta Re ESA Lakeview Park Rosa Mae Noble Grands Club Oof Hall Carol Hovatter Nora Evans Mexico Area Westminster Room First Presbyterian Church

Rev Wraith Shows Slides To CWF

The Rev. George B. Wraith of the First Christian Church presented travel slides from Hawaii Tahiti Fiji and Australia to the Christian Women’s Fellowship at their August 24 meeting. Mrs Wraith gave a talk titled What You Have Always Wanted To Know About Travel But Were Afraid To Ask. Mrs Terry Moore led the devotion and Mrs Kathleen Reed with Miss Iola Bradley performed a musical number. The Fifth Section organized the program with refreshments served. Mrs Maurice Isman presided.

George B. Wraith First Christian Church Hawaii Tahiti Fiji Australia Christian Women’s Fellowship Julia Williams Maurice Isman

Porkettes assist Audrain home ec classes with pork program

The Audrain Porkettes plan to distribute pork to home economics classes in Audrain County under the national Pork Goes To School program. Debra Davenport won first in the Bake It With Lard contest at the 4-H Fair with a wacky cake, with Susan Ehrlich second and Mila Smithey third among 33 contestants.

Audrain Porkettes Pork Producers Association Audrain John Rudasill Debra Davenport Susan Ehrlich Mila Smithey William Talley Pork Producers Bob Fort Porkettes Martinsburg State Board of Directors Columbia Ramada Inn

19th Century Living Featured In Exhibit

The Audrain Historical Society's American Saddle Horse Museum showcases a 19th century life display with a survey photo, fringe, and a postmen knapsack. Items from doctors, ministers, and saddle makers illustrate daily travel and faith in 100 years past. Mrs Beulah Eliott remains in Mexico as descendants visit.

Mexico Audrain Historical Society American Saddle Horse Museum Mark Crawford Worcester

Abbie Llewellyn Snoddy Music Club outing and Messiah plans

Thirty five members and guests of the Abbie Llewellyn Snoddy Music Club chartered a bus for a Sound of Music performance at the St. Louis Municipal Opera. Before the show they toured backstage and had a catered picnic lunch. The club’s next project is a Messiah presentation on Dec 3, directed by Gerald Valet, with rehearsals starting Oct 8 at the First Presbyterian Church. The Whatsoever Circle of King's Daughters will meet at 2 pm Tuesday at Mrs Edward Kunkel’s home, program led by Mrs Henry Rudasill.

Abbie Llewellyn Snoddy St. Louis Municipal Opera Jane Powell Joseph Campanella Shelter House Gerald Valet First Presbyterian Church King’s Daughters Edward Kunkel Henry Rudasill

Loyal Bible Class Meets at Love Street Church

The Loyal Bible Class of Love Street Christian Church met Tuesday with Mrs. Harrison Adams as hostess. The group studied the Book of Job, followed by a hospital patient and shut-in card signing, a social hour, and closing prayer. The next meeting is set with Mrs. Herbert Blades on Sept. 26.

Love Street Christian Church Harrison Adams Les Milan Herbert Blades Charles Perkey Melahn Frances Pickle Elliot

American Legion Auxiliary Installs 9 New Officers

Mrs. William Case installed nine new officers at the Fulton American Legion Auxiliary meeting at the Legion Home. New officers include Mrs. Wilma Benskin as president, Mrs. Arthur Scott first vice president, Mrs. Otto Rohlfing second vice president, Mrs. Clark Stephens secretary, Mrs. Wallace Melahn treasurer, Mrs. Leroy Sperry chaplain, Mrs. George Pett tebaum sergeant-at-arms, Mrs. Jacque Jones flag bearer, and Mrs. William Elliot historian.

William Case Fulton American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Wilma Benskin Arthur Scott Otto Rohlfing Clark Stephens Wallace Melahn Leroy Sperry George Pettebaum Jacque Jones William Elliot Scott

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Mr. Snell Claudia Mosley Calvert Miss Neale Grant Miss Marsh CMC Bookmobile R-G Cedar Grove West Audrain Union Missouri State Highway Patrol LPN Jay’s Miss Groves Jared Ray Forsythe Claude Bud) Forsythe Centralia Gayla Sarah Carl Hockman Claude Forsythe Sr Ruby Swindell Madison John Howard Potter Howard Potter Latney St Harold Mechlin John Potter Harry K. Mechlin Laddonia Sor Lynn Christopher Phillip Christopher Route 1 D. M. Shouse Seminary St Howard Christopher Clara Sampson Fulton D.S. Christopher Vandalia Hillary Brittany Craig Browning Jerry Browning Austin, Tex Bill Browning Mr. Browning W. Emmons St Frank Henderson S. Jefferson St Wesley Spires Renick Wraith GAAS Sint Weer Lawrence Drug - CO Crawford Beulah Eliott Paul C. Smith Evelyn Huddleston Manito Ill Frank Richards Sam Mundy Randall Weber Charles Vanlandingham East Central Missouri Mental Health Association Abraham Lincoln Audrain County ALS Club Loyal Bible Studies Job A&b Prescription Chevelle Dr. Hardtop James F. Holtcamp Precht - Pickering Mertal Home Ballew Pickereng Funeral Home Goel Cartel R.M. White II Park Circle Moolah Temple Air Patrol Blue Angels U.S. Navy Golden Knights U.S. Army Memorial Airport Shrine Capital Little Dixie, Mexico Tiger AEC
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