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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1970

Page

8

Freshmen officers chosen at Paris High School

Paris high school elected freshman officers Wayne Hewett as president, Dane Kendrick vice president, Linda Mitchell secretary, Erma Workman treasurer. Student council includes Richard Fahey, Gail Raines, Mike Harrison. Junior high cheerleaders named, Autumn Leaves Club held a 47 member, 17 visitor September meeting led by Rev. Cul Pepper. County highway engineer Cecil Evans attends Missouri Planning Association meeting in Columbia for federal funds. Walk A Mile Homemakers elect officers Amy Eicher president and others. Rebekah lodge opens fall season with birthday supper. Beta Sigma Phi delegates head to state convention. Various local civic and club activities, hospital report, and city council items noted.

Autumn Leaves Club Legion Hall James Cul Pepper Edna Fields Ruth Delaney Estelle Young Ruby Hancock Mollie Lee Heckart Flossie Bodine Vivian Williamson Allen Forbis Orville Riley F.A. Barnett Ruth Ramage Harry Miers Jr Ava Metcal Joe Branham Bishop Audrain Mexico Paris Rebekah Donald Dickey Mary Beth Vaughn Epsilon Psi Beta Sigma Phi Debbie Vaughn

Santa Fe Personal News Highlights Local Visits and Celebrations

Santa Fe residents share family moves and visits from Abbie Osgood of Perry and Jewel Hickman of Marshall to Mrs Anna Sharp and Jess Poage. 4-H Hus tlers Club held a watermelon supper at the Santa Fe Community Center. Russell Cox hosted a birthday gathering with friends and relatives. Aunt, uncle, and cousin visits from Mexico, Wellsville and Fort Leonard Wood mark a busy social period.

Eugene Sharp Santa FE J. Douglas Young Young Mexico Abbie Osgood Perry and Guest Jewel Hickman Marshall, Mo Anna Sharp Jess Poage Ossie Durham Ralph Bridgford Odd Fellows Home Liberty Cash Scrogin Jack Scrogin Allen's Santa Fe 4-H Hustlers Club Russell Cox Clarice Hill Marshella Nolan Mary Sue Willingham Sheryl Willingham Teresa Smashey Lin-aaugatery da Miller Janie Booth Pam John R. Carter Mex

Finish High School to Earn Big Dollars

An advertisement promotes immediate high school education from American School offering home diploma study. It claims graduates earn about 700000 more over a lifetime than non graduates and urges readers to request a free brochure by writing to the Midwest district office in Saint Louis Missouri.

American School American Scho Midwest P.O. Bos St. Louis

Citizenship program at Hatton Extension Club Sept 16

Hatton Extension Club members welcome the public to a Citizenship program on Wednesday afternoon Sept 16 at Hatton Community Hall led by Mrs. Celeste Cannell. The same date marks the Hatton 4-H Club meeting with demonstrations by Electricity, Home Improvement and Foods groups and project cards due. Continuous community notices follow from local clubs and residents.

Celeste Cannell Falton Hatton Irvin Gruer Jr Audisin Hospital Glenn Crawford Murry Reed Vernon Ratekin David Haden Reed Hadley Linnenbringer

Extension Group plans Amana Colony tour outing

Vandalia notices show Ralls County Extension homemakers set for an Amana Colonies trip in Iowa on October 7 with one bus full and a second hoped. Cost per person listed and contact by September 21. Also notes a slaw pitch softball game by Vandalia Christian Church men and local college enrollments and a large dinner in Vandalia for Charles Sankpill and family.

Jerry [Northcutt Peppermill Jefferson City Alan Adam Aghost Northcutt Eugene Goodpasture Arnold Gatson Steve Hulett Ralls County Extension Amana Iowa Alan Adam Vanialia Christian Church Middletown School Eugene Barron Clyde Barron Clarence Holman Clarence Holman Sr Southwest Baptist College Bolivar Barron Holman Charles Sankpill Colorado Springs Colo Veterans Hall Gene Wallace Lisa Averil Beshears Jr Jer Fient Hostry Northcutt Alan|pital Adam Julie Anne Ellis

Fish Fry Draws Crowd at Wellsville Rural Fire Assn

Wellsville Rural Fire Association reelected officers and directors after a three year term. Rain did not deter attendees at the annual fish fry in the recreation park. A committee planned next year’s event with Mrs Lehnen Mrs Roppel and others. The group discussed buying a newer fire truck and voted thanks to Paul Angel for flying a plane. The Bronze Stay Medal with stars was awarded to William L Shenk for heroism in Vietnam.

F. A. Zimmant Wellsville T ‘ 2 Rural Fire Association of Wells Forville D. C. Lehnen Recreation Park Ed Roppel John Fred Dohn Sten Sam Blackshaw FE. C. Burkhalter Ernest Paul Angel Fred Johnfish Stan William Deich William L. Shenk Eva Oliver Paul Angelistville William Deichman John Bishop Republic of Vietnam

Farber Personal News Highlights Local Visits

Long list of regional visitors and brief family gatherings for Labor Day weekend and birthdays. Families from Perry Santo Diego Tama Tama Tama Oma Ira Vandalia Maplewood Springfield and Vandalia share meals, overnight stays, and celebrations. Raymond Kauble recently returned from Abilene after two years in service.

Keith Bailey Perry Melvin Dell Santo Diego Calif Jess Kauble Tama Towa Norman Kauble Omaha Neb Gerald Kauble Mike Regina Joe Camden Center Raymond Kauble Raymond Kaubles Abilene Tex Jim Lynn Centralia Howard Lynn Jay Gregg Lynn Clinton Winders

Wellsville Weekly Calendar Of Local Groups

The Wellsville calendar lists weekly events including Community Betterment Council at noon, Jaycees Monday, Kiwanis Club Monday 7 p.m. Tuesday features Happy Hour Club at 1 a.m. and Wellsville Garden Club at 2 p.m. Rebekah Lodge timing unclear. Wednesday hosts Methodist Men and Circle A meets Thursday at United Methodist Presbyterian Church.

Wellsville Community Betterment Council Jaycees Kiwanis Club Happy Hour Club Rebekah Lodge United Methodist-Presbyterian Church

Martinsburg Personal News Guests Include O'Donnels Weldons

Martinsburg society notes report Mr and Mrs Clark ODonnel of St Louis and Mr and Mrs Layson Weldon with daughters Pam and Lynn as Monday guests of Mrs Mabel Weldon. They visited Mr Clarks sister Mrs G W Griffen at Centralia and spent the afternoon with Mrs Margaret Weldon at the Coldwell Nursing Home in Mexico.

E. A. Borgelt Ruby Boyd Roy Noble Bob Oliver John Hopkins Rudy Rolli Orville Vorhis Helen Walter Gilmore Hadley Hadley Jr Linnenbringer David Haden Jon Haden David Crawford Glenn Crawford Charley Crawford Tinsley Haden Vernon Ratekin Roy Black Elmer Cox Illa Brown Kings Daughters Home Mexico Finis Boulware Woodrow Boulware Kenny Joe Shryock Boulware Fellowship Pleasant Grove Church James Freshour James Dunn Jack Hovey Joe Haden Howard Davis G. H. Shryock L. Bruce Edwards Roy Pinson Troy Clark O'Donnel St. Louis Layson Weldon Pam Lynn Mabel Weldon

Shenk Honored for Heroic Aid in Vietnam Action

A Kansas City soldier, Specialist Shenk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Shenk, is cited for aiding wounded comrades under heavy enemy fire during a bunker complex assault in Vietnam. Despite a concussion from a nearby grenade, he continued medical evacuation until replacement medics arrived. His actions saved many lives as his platoon faced tense fire. The incident occurred amid a period of heavy combat, and the flag-draped observance noted by local groups marks a community tribute.

Jack Shenk Kansas City Fied Montgomery City Shenk Fred Cox P.m Billy Graham Ig Land Gir Jon So- Shenk Martha Washington Order of Eastern Star G. R. Barton First Baptist Church Wellsville Hall

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