Tiny fashion world grows from Barbie to grown-up dolls
Mrs. Frank Fecht of 1307 Pollock Rd and her daughter-in-law Mrs. Larry Fecht of 1517 Ringo St turned a hobby into a thriving doll clothing business. Their designs, inspired by Barbie and friends like Ken and G.I. Joe, range from hot pants to metallic outfits. They sew for a nationwide clientele, including Wyoming and Massachusetts, with Christmas peak demand and durable, washable pieces.
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Cathy
Barbie
Frankecht
Pollock Rd
Jo Ann Nordlund
Adrian
Mich
Frank Fecht
Larry Fecht
Mexico
Wyoming
Massachusetts
California
Alabama
G.I. Joe
Ken
Fecht
Larry
Andy
Lisa Ann
Kreider-Carter Wedding at Centralia Church
Nancy Ellen Kreider of Girard and Robert Cooper Carter of Centralia wed at United Presbyterian Church in Girard at 10 am on August 20. The ceremony featured a lace gown, yellow and white floral decor, and a reception at the Lake City Firehall. The couple, both graduates and educators, will reside in Chesterfield Missouri after Cape Cod nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
United Presbyterian Church of
Girard, Pa
Nancy Ellen Kreider
Girard
Robert Cooper Carter
David Kreider
Chester Cooper Carter
Venice
Alan Darling
Marti Cross
Lake City
Kathie Kreider
Laural
Robert Gossman
Diane Krelder
Donald Higgins
Springfield
William Lackey
Stanboro
Kimberly Kreider
Andy Carter
St. Charles
Bob Broemser
Mexico
Mr. Carter
Kenneth Carter
Gerald Carter
Wentzville
Bill Bosak
Akron
Ohio
Out of Town Guests Attend Barkelew Bratton Wedding
Relatives and out of town guests gathered for the September 4 wedding of Miss Barbara Barkelew daughter of Dr and Mrs Robert H Barkelew of 7 Elm Tree Dr and Donald L Bratton son of Mr and Mrs Richard Bratton of Wheelersburg Ohio Attendees included Mrs Harry Hammond of Monett and many Bratton and Barkelew relatives from Missouri Ohio Kentucky Washington and Illinois Names cited include Audrain Bratton Backman Millman Diedrich Dietrich Mathis Hamilton and Barkelew among others with connections to Cape Girardeau Springfield Jefferson City Warrensburg Fulton and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Barkelew
Robert H. Barkelew
Elm Tree
Donald L. Bratton
Richard Bratton
Wheelersburg
Ohio
Harry Hammond
Monett
Henry Barkelew
Shelbina
John Audrain
Troy
David Bratton
Cape Girardeau
Dick Bratton
San Antonio
Tex
Larry Backman
Kansas City
Audra Bratton
Rita Bratton
Len Millman
Centralia
Wash
Ellen Millman
Mary Schupp
Calvin Diedrich
Cindie Diedrich
St. Louis
Glen Williams
Eminence
Lee Moorman
Rex Moorman
Wentzville
Marie Mathis
Irene Smart
St. Charles
Homer Dietrich
Gary Joe
Kevin Dietrich
Overland
Bob Johnson
Martinsburg
Meme Hall
Shelbyville
Bob Mulch
Carrollton
Bob Hoffman
Leslie Hoffman
Montgomery City
William Stocker
Springfield
James Baumann
Paris
Barbara Small
Harry Mathis
Tracy Mathis
Becky Mathis
Rose Ann Headley
Ric Sturm
Lanny Hamilton
Columbia
J.D. Davis
S. Barkelew
Hiram Greenwell
Tom Bierly
Jane Cline
Warrensburg
Martha Long
Chicago
Charles Blattner
Teresa Blattner
Fulton
Tom Rankin
No Leaders No Scouts At McMillan School
The Junior Girl Scouts at McMillan School cannot form a troop this year without leaders and assistants. Mrs. James Wilson notes volunteers are essential for Scouting. Only Brownie registration will occur this year, with Brownies signing up Tuesday Sept 14 at 3 16 p.m. in the McMillan School gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMillan School
McMillan Scouts
James Wilson
McMillan
Women’s Guild Meets at St John’s Vandalia
The Women’s Guild of St John’s Lutheran Church Vandalia met Sept 8 in the Educational Unit. Mrs Ernest Cahill spoke on “We Are God’s Workmanship by Grace.” Rev W J Glesseman attended with eight members. A carry-in supper is planned Oct 3 at 6 pm. A voters meeting will follow the dinner to discuss church business. The October visitation committee was appointed by president Mrs Leon Schwab and includes herself and Mrs Joe Baker. Educational Unit cleaning is Oct 19 with host Mrs Elmer Suddarth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
Women’s Guild of
St. John’s Lutheran Church of
Ernest Cahill
W.J. Glesseman
Women’s Guild
St. John's
Leon Schwab
Joe Baker
Elmer Suddarth
Veterans of World War I Auxiliary Meet at Carry-In Dinner
Mrs. Charles Vanlandingham led the meeting as auxiliary president at the VFW Home. Howard Summers, post commander, ran the men’s session with fourteen members present. A total of seventeen attended the auxiliary gathering after a carry-in dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Vanlandingham
Veterans of World War I
VFW
Howard Summers
Calendar of events for September and midmonth meetings
Saturday Hawaiian Luau September 11 at 7 30 p m Mexico Country Club Monday Business and Professional Women's Club September 13 at 6 30 p m Han Mar Antique Shop picnic dinner Miscellaneous Club September 13 Community Room Courthouse 2 30 p m Little Dixie C B Radio Club 7 30 p m September 18 MFA meeting room Band Mothers Club September 13 7 40 p m Band Building MHS Tuesday Registration for McMillan School Brownies September 14 at 3 15 p m McMillan Gym Wednesday XNC September 15 7 30 p m Monterey Restaurant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Business
Han-Mar
Little Dixie C. B
MFA
Band Mothers Club
MHS
McMillan School
McMillan Gym
Monterey
Jaycee Wives Book Fair Reading For Adults and Children
The Mexico Jaycee Wives host a book fair October 1 and 2 at the old Ty Cobb Dodge building offering children's books to encyclopedias with prices from a nickel to several dollars. Proceeds benefit the Vivéa Club scholarship at Mexico Area Vocational Technical School. volunteers seek donated books and pickup help from local collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Ty Cobb Dodge
Liberty St
Dah! White
Project Cochairman
Mexico Area
Local Residents Share Summer News And Plans
Fresno couple Mr and Mrs John L Morris Jr return home after visiting Mrs Alice Morris in Mexico Mrs Terry Dodson visits in Washington DC area then heads to Kirksville for third year at Northeast Missouri college Miss Carol Cline begins junior year at Drury University in Springfield majoring in biochemistry and serving in student roles Rosalie Fairchild returns from Hollywood Hubbard Scientology studies and graduation in September Mrs Ruthie Fairchild and family travel and study notes Mrs Robert White II hosts luncheon for Dr Ernest Gantt family guests from Ironwood and Mexico MO Woolfolk family trip to Nebraska and Atlanta bound reports from Mexico MO Ledger notes ongoing college plans and social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma
Sigma Social
Beta Beta Beta
Professional Biological Fraternity
Jardin Junior High School
St. Charles
Carter
Northeast Missouri State College
Kirksville
NEMSC
Parkway
St. Louis County
Cape Cod
Mass
Bigelow
Chesterfield
Terry Dodson
Blaine Todeen
Washington, D. C
Peter Todsen
Rosebud St
Harold Squires
Mexico
Carol Cline
John R. Cline
Bennington St
Springfield
Miss Cline
Drury Chapter
American Chemical Society
Delta Delta’ Delta
Juan Padron
Drury
Howard
Ruthie) Fairchild
Route 1
Benton City
Hollywood
Calif
Hubbard Scientology School
Kenny
Fairchild
Fairchilds
Darios Brubeck
Trisa Fairchild
Margery Fairchild Boling
Eric
Los Angeles
Hubbard
Robert M. White II
Park Circle
Linwood Noyes
Ironwood
Mich
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Andy Fecht
Ledger
Richard Vance
Phillip Love
Denver
Colo
Rodger Lewis
Paul Lewis
Ringo St
West Texas State University
Canyon
H&r
Addra
Penney Associates
Rameus
Barkelew-Bratton
P. L
Her Ravelry Co
Jefferson
Women's Guild Meets
Parson
Mexico, MO
Héurao
Pergota
John L. Morris Jr
Fresno
Mr. Morris
Alice Morris
Stil Woolfolk
Nebraska
Woolfolk
Nina Evans
Neb
Nursing Home
G. P. Kallenbach
Atlanta
Jim
Em University
Saturda
Aj Dori
P.N. Hirsch CO
West Plaza
Kirby Company
Co i Pictures
Tpetesicnl School
North Wade Street
Missouri
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