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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1970

Page

7

Miss McCarty and Jeffrey Gibson Plan October Wedding

Mrs Carolyn J McCarty of Missouri Baptist College Evansville announces the Hannibal engagement of her daughter Miss Dianna L McCarty to Jeffrey K Gibson son of Mr and Mrs Melburn A Gibson The wedding is planned for Oct 10 at the Calvary Baptist Church Evansville.

Carolyn J. McCarty of Missouri Baptist College Evansville Ind Hannibal Missou Dianna L. McCarty Tori Baptist College Gibson Jeffrey K. Gibson Spreety Epenioniet Eyen Melburn A. Gibson S. Morris St Calvary Baptist

Miss Fowler Weds Joseph Patrick Fitzgerald in Vandalia

In Vandalia at First Baptist Church on Friday Miss Mary Elizabeth Fowler became the bride of Joseph Patrick Fitzgerald. The ceremony featured a three tiered cake and a wedding party in yellow and white accents with Rev Bob Hoehn officiating. Guests included numerous out of town relatives and friends as the couple planned a September wedding trip.

Mary Elizabeth Fowler Joseph Patrick Fitzgerald Baptist Church Bob Hoehn Roy Fowler Fitzgerald John Fitz- L Geneca Univ Bill Wooten Jr Cindy Heeren Sedalia Joyce Overkamp Hermann Ile Groom Mike Fitzgerald Dennis Wellner Alma Alan Galloway Vandala Bob Fritz Steve Gray The

Engagement of Patricia Meckley and Paul MeCann Planned

The engagement of Miss Patricia Ann Meckley and Paul W. MeCann is announced by her parents in Paris Route 3. Mr. MeCann is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David McCann of 1410 N Clark St Mexico. Miss Meckley, a Parisee High School graduate, works at a factory in Mexico and will marry October 3 at the Mexico United Methodist Church in a nine o'clock ceremony.

Patricia Ann Meckley Paul W. MeCann Wayne Meckley Paris Route 3 Mr. MeCann David McCann N. Clark St Mexico Parisee High School Miss Meckley General Melephone Columbia A. P. Greett ‘Actories Co McCann Mexico United Methodist Church

Presbyterian Circles Close Year With Study Of Corinthians

The final chapter of the year long study, Upside Down Studies in Corinthians, was presented at First Presbyterian Church in Burkeburnett Texas. Circles Seven Eight Nine reported 34 members and guests, led by circle chairs and program leaders, honoring Mrs. W. W. Pollock on her 103rd birthday with a buffet and a family party.

Forrest Gibbs St Corinthians Burkeburnett Texas Mexico Church of the W. W. Pollock First Presbyterian Church Circle Seven Virginia Botts Wallace Cowherd Paul C. Smith Chloe Meng Julie Cox Circle Eight Monroe Casens

Bottome Worker Circle Reelects Wright President

The Bottome Worker Circle of the Kings Daughters and Sons met at Mrs. James Dodson home. Officers including Mrs. James Wright president Mrs. Homer Hoskins vice president and Mrs. Olney Simpson worship secretary and Mrs. Emmett Dodson treasurer were reelected for another year. The group discussed redecorating the chapel and agreed to co-host the Nov 5 KD meeting. A get well card for Mrs Alma Beedle was signed. The convention call for the state meeting in Moberly Oct 27-28 was read.

Bottome King's Daughters and Sons James Dodson Home Board Homer] Hoskins Olney Simpson James J. Wright Moberly Alma Beedle Wright Hoskins Simpson Em]mett Dodson

EF Pupils Selling Tickets for Ice Cream Social

Eugene Field School pupils sell tickets for the annual ice cream social sponsored by the PTA. Co chairs are Mrs Joe Monk and Mrs Jerry Ostrom. Homemade cake and ice cream served 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday Sept 17 in the school cafeteria. Tickets available at the door.

Eugene Field School PTA Joe Monk Jerry Ostrom

Birthday Celebration For Mrs Pollock At Family Affair

A family weekend gathering includes Mr. and Mrs. Alden F. Hays of Kansas City and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Braddishaw and son Jean Paul of Springfield. They attend morning worship at First Baptist then a private birthday party at 603 E Promenade. A large whites cake bears Mrs Pollock's full name and the Rothwell Gibbs Coat of Arms. A personal message from President Nixon is among the greetings.

Gay Wis Weer Alden F. Hays Kansas City Paul Bradishaw Jean Paul Springfield First Baptist Church Pollock E. Promenade China Rothwell Gibbs Pollock Rothwell and Gibbs

Luncheon Meeting Officers Re-Elected

The Mexico Chapter of the National Association of Retired Civil Service Employees held a Friday luncheon at Gasver's in Kingdom City and a business meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Vanlandingham. Officers elected for the coming year were Alvin Beamer president Mrs Vanlandingham vice president Mellnotte McDonough secretary treasurer Mrs Beamer historian and Mr Vanlandingham chaplain. Mrs Charles Pulis was appointed publicity chairman. Also present were Mr and Mrs George Talley Mrs Smith Black and Mrs Gladys Meyer.

Mexico National Association of Retired Civil Service Employes NARCE Gasver's Kingdom City Charles Vanlandingham Alvin Beamer Vanlandingham Mellnotte McDonough Beamer Charles Pulis George Talley Smith Black Gladys Meyer

Pen tecost Theme Leads Lutheran Women Meeting

The Ladies Aid of St. John s Lutheran Church met at Mrs. Clarence Ziel s home with 11 members. Pastor Wohlers led Pen tecost the Great 60 Days. Prayers and singing followed. They plan a church cleaning at 9 a m on Friday Oct 9 and a November bake sale. Other attendees included Mrs Homer Brandenburg August Finck George Giesker Ervin Hoffman J W Hoffman Oscar Schwentker and Corine Greenberg.

Ladies Aid St. John's Lutheran Church Clarence Ziel Richard Wohlers Paul Niederschulte Ziel Minna Burroughs Wohlers Homer Brandenburg August Finck George Gieseker Ervin Hoffman J. W. Hoffman Oscar Schwentker Corine Greenberg

Society Notes From Columbial Visit Weekend

Misa Jane Bybee of Columbial is spending the weekend with her mother Mrs Jewell Bybee. Mr and Mrs Alfred Ven nerl and daughter Sally Jo of New Kensington Pa arrived last night for a weekend visit with Mr and Mrs William G Maloney.

Misa Jane Bybee Columbial Jewell Bybee Alfred Ven‘nérl Sally Jo New Kensington William G. Maloney

Calendar and club events fill courthouse auditorium schedule

The notice lists Emmanuel White Shrine drill team at 7 30 p m in the courthouse auditorium, Miscellaneous Club from 1 to 4 p m, the Fitzhugh Lee Chapter United Daughters of Confederacy at 1 30 p m, and many guidelines for show entries. Entries accepted 8 00 to 10 30 a m, doors close 11 a m for judging, late entries not for competition, and removal rules apply.

Emmanuel White Courthouse Fitzhugh Lee United, Daughters of Confederacy Allene Reed Little Dixie CB Radio Club MFA Mexico Leah Clas Monterey Sgt. D Slavens Audra County Christian Chtsen Fellowship Assembly Little King Bog- Laddonia

Flower Show Thursday by Fulton and Mexico Garden Clubs

Local clubs Fulton and Mexico host a fall flower show in Fellowship Hall United Methodist Church. The program features multiple classes for fresh and dried arrangements with themes inspired by cottage and kitchen decor, bedrooms, and children’s motifs. Entries include crescent layouts, patio designs, and table settings, with a separate Invitational Dining Room display.

Mem Fulton Mexico Fellowship Hall United Methodist Church Polly

Freshmen Candy Stripers Initiation Ceremony

The freshmen Candy Stripers will hold an initiation ceremony at 7 30 p m at Garfield Heights Community Center. Participants are instructed to wear uniforms and arrive on time.

Garfield Heights Community Center

Out of Towners At Rick Searfoss Service

More than 30 out of town guests attended the wedding of Miss Mary Rebekah Searfoss and Richard Rick of Columbia at the Searfoss home. The guest list included Dr. and Mrs. R L Searfoss Sr. and numerous relatives from Missouri, Denver, Palm Beach, St. Louis and Marshall.

Mary Rebekah Searfoss Richard Rick Columbia Robert L Searfoss R. L. Searfoss Sr Mary Whitsett Lee Boyd Charlotte Boyd Marshall W. B. Napton Amy Denver Colo Hiram Rick David Rick David Tomasovic David Lupardus Edward McNab Katie Matthews Linda Reeler Nancy Savage Mary Pass Shari, Reeves Carol Hofer St. Louis Gary Wake Thomas Howard David Howard Barne Bethea Palm Beach

Mexico Club Hort Show Rules and Classes 1970

The Mexico Missouri Ledger lists horticulture division rules for an exhibit with classes across Annuals, Perennials, Bulbs and Tubers, and Special Arrangements. Entries require exhibitor in-place by 10:30 a.m., 12 ounce containers, three months growth, and named varieties where possible. The report names Mrs. Frank Richards as club president and outlines committee roles.

Tor Saint Paulin Ireland Seton D Frank Richards Mexico Club Oliver McDaniel Thelma M. Edwards Flossie Edward C. Hodge

Mrs Bybee Installs Mrs Maxwell KD Circle President

Mrs Jewell Bybee conducted the installation for Margaret Bottome Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons at Mrs Elmore Slonaker’s home. Glenn R Maxwell was named president with Ola Mae Burchfield vice president Randall Weber secretary and Slonaker treasurer Attending were J T Watts Jr Otto Rohlfing Mabel Key Eva Lee Jackson Martha Ward Laurene Miller and others.

Margaret Bottome King’s Daughters and Sons Elmore Slonaker Jewell Bybee Home Board Missouri Branch Glenn R. Maxwell Ola Mae Burchfield Randall Weber Slonaker Elsie Ward Silver Cross Charles Pulis J.T. Watts Jr Otto W. Rohlfing Mabel Key Eva Lee Jackson Martha Ward Laurene Miller

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Miss McCarty Jeffrey Gibson Miss Fowler Oervilng de Cane IMIS Mary Vanatta Rick Bunnett Cathy Porter Milly Fitzgerald Gerald Rhonda Fowler Glendal Irwlar Mrs. Fowler Mrs. Fitzgerald Hach Vandalia Mary Elizabeth Fowle Joseph Patrick Fitzpatrick Russell Palackburn Mike Straube George Montgomery W. E. Hedden H. A. Kuntz Bill Kuntz Bert Wanst Atchison Midway Christian Church N. of Istocks and Bonds Paul Heidbreder Smith Moore & Co N.Y. Stock Exch Vir-Mar Apt Mies Patricia Meckley Presbyterian Circles Corinthians James Wright Bottome Workers Beltone Dean Jones Mgr. Beltone Sc. Jefferson Fulton and Mexico Out of Towners Rick-Searfoss Parsons Jefferson Dora Neiderschulte W. Monroe St Jack Gates Lois Masters Ethel Harp Ruth Ann Gates Dora Niederschulte Ledger See-Tv Scribers TV Connection See-Ty
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