This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1975
Page
6
Mrs E J T Andersen of Montgomery City returned last week from a Balkan tour sponsored by the St. Louis County Medical Society. The group visited Bucharest, Kiev, Istanbul, and Dubrovnik as part of a pictorial history scrapbook display at the HDC.
The Business and Professional Women’s Club met at Fellowship Hall for a carry-in supper to honor guests. Twenty guests were introduced as the public relations chairmen led a program on a “Young Career Woman.” Nine members attended district conferences. Katherine Vincant delivered the principal address. Ruth Barton received a 46 year member honor. New members Mia, Fred Foege, and Mary Forsythe increased total to 81 as BPW Week, a bowling tournament, and motorcade plans were discussed.
Audrain County Junior Leaders met September 11 at the 4-H Center with Gina Holsheiser presiding. A banquet set for November 13 and a hayride on October 25 were planned by a newly formed committee. New officers for the coming year include Janet Welch as president and Donna Mudd as first vice president, with several others serving in secretary, treasurer, and advisory roles. The next meeting is October 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the 4-H Center.
A carry-in dinner for TASA members and guests was hosted at Garfield Center sponsored by Mrs. Doris Hahn. The Choralers sang and Miss Julia Doerge performed God Bless America as Patti Martin and Dean Smith led the flag ceremony. A scholarship fund was announced in memory of Eddie Hahn for eligible TASA members.
Miss Rebecca Allice Ridenour and Robert Wayne Nation are announced engaged by their parents, with Miss Ridenour a 1971 graduate of Montgomery R-2 High School and MU Business College in Santa Anna, and Mr. Nation a 1969 graduate of Wellsville Middletown R-1 who served four years in the U S Navy at Virginia Beach. An October wedding is planned.
The Carter Farmerettes gathered at Mrs. Lawrence Puntney home with Mrs. John Richardson opening. Mrs. Jim Phillips and Mrs. Edwin Eick presented Quick and Easy Dinners. They were invited to Montgomery City for Extension Club Achievement Day on Sept 24 at 9 30 a.m. Door prize went to Mrs. George Weller and mystery pal gifts were distributed to several members including Mrs. Ward Moore and Mrs. Chester Allen. Additional attendees listed include many named members.
Sherrie Salmons was honored at a birthday party Friday at her parents home 26 Venus. Guests included Libby Foreman Elizabeth Lowry Joyce Smallwood and Kathy Meyers.
Webelos Pack 57 at Hawthorne School and clubmaster David Elliott met at Blackmore Lake to complete aquanaut award requirements. Attendees included Mike Peak Duane Harrison Darrell Smith Joe Callison Sean Hess Gerald Walker Steven Schutte Dean Smith Dean Ward Brad Barnes Robby Miller Darren Baysinger Fred McNutt Paul Patton Philip Marley Tony Brooker Michael Westbay Todd Gourley Kevin Travis with den leader Mrs Linda Westbay and assistants Barney McNatt Bob Barnes helping. Anderson Mitchell rowed the boat and Donald Patton handled water requirements. Larry Abraham demonstrated boat and water safety. Awards will be presented at the first pack meeting on Sept 25 at Hawthorne School at 7:30 p.m.
The Jolly Neighbors Sunrise Club held its September meeting at the Benton City Community Hall. Members recognized 4 Hers from L & B Livewires Melody Martins and McClintic Pioneers clubs. Clothing girls presented a style show, junior leaders spoke on a Penn sylvania exchange, demonstrations covered repousse trash cart making and rabbit care, and IFYE student Nick Arapis from Greece shared about his country. Refreshments followed.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.