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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1970

Page

4

Freshmen Initiated Into Candy Stripers at Mex ico High

Sixty one freshmen at Mexico High School were inducted into the Candy Stripers during a Wednesday night meeting at Garfield Heights Community Center. Mrs. Harold Curry led the initiation for the Audrain Hospital Auxiliary, sponsor, with Ellen Williams presiding and officers including Jackie Spurrier, Carolyn Godegar, Sharon Henderson, Jan Shaffer, Becky Rodes, Sherri Minney, Charlie McIntosh, and Vicki Pasley.

Mexico High School Garfield Heights Harold Curry Audrain Hospital Ellen Williams Miss Williams Jackie Spurrier Carolyn Godegar Sharon Henderson Jan Shaffer Becky Rodes Sherri Minney Charlie McIntosh Vicki Pasley Roy Kent

DAR Leaders Meet in St Louis East Central District

Mrs Worrell DAR Regent led delegates including Mrs Orlando Worrell and Mrs Ward Darnell to the East Central District meeting at Holiday Inn South St Louis with 143 attendees from 18 chapters. Missouri regent Mrs Charles C Barnett Jr spoke on DAR objects and work as officers announced Kemper a candidate for chaplain general and Spicer for president general. Charity Suite Chapter Fulton will host the 1971 meeting led by Regent Mrs William A Tobeteay.

Orlando Worrell Mexico Missouri Daughters of American Revolution Ward Darnell Missouri State American History Wilber Harris Montgomery City DAR Ben H. Nelson Jonesburg St. Louis Holiday Inn South Charles C. Barnett , Jr Fulton East Central District William A. Tobeteay

Beulah Elliott Hosts Hazel Extension Club Meeting

Mrs Beulah Elliott entertained the Hazel Extension Club at the courthouse auditorium with Mrs Leo Eisele presiding. Readings included Sketches by Ben Burroughs and Bless This House, plus Elliott’s devotion De filmet of the Earth by Billy Graham. Upcoming events cited include Judge Your Food Dollar With Meat on Oct 28 and a county home tour in September.

Benton City Church Women Meet for Pregam

Benton City Christian Church women gathered Monday at Mrs. Edna Smith home. Lesson titled A Woman Full of Good Works led by Mrs. John Carlin. Presiding on business was Mrs. Walter Tratch. Attending were Miss Pinkie Douglas Mrs. Eugene Clark Mrs. Fay Hin er Mrs. Sam McCown Mrs. Jim Surber and Mrs. David Soil.

Benton City Pinkie Douglas Eugene Clark Fay Hiner Sam McCown Jim Surber David Soil

Mrs Walden Hosts Xi Epsilon Alpha Sorority Meet

Mrs Michael Walden hosted Xi Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at her home on Wednesday evening with Mrs Jack Davis presiding. Mrs Carl Schlager led the program How to Say it. Attending were Mrs Jerry Brauer Mrs Bob Johnson Mrs J F Gourley III Mrs Roy Kable Mrs James McCarty Mrs Ed Schulte Mrs Jack Snell and guest Mrs Raymond Magruder.

Michael Walden Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Jack Davis Carl Schlager Jerry Brauer Bob Johnson J. F. Gourley III Roy Kable James McCarty Ed Schulte Jack Snell Raymond Magruder

Beagles School Reunion Honors Longtime Teachers

The 1970 Beagles School reunion drew 67 attendees to the campus for a bring in meal and an afternoon program. Thomas Talley Sr gave the blessing as songs and recognitions marked the event. Listed honored teachers include Bertha Fuqua Anderson, Ruth Kerr Hafner, Virginia Atkinson Northcutt, Talley Johnson, Sarah Jo Brashears Roth, and Mattie Talley Johnston.

Beagles School Pergang Frank P. Wilfley Sr Thomas Talley Sr America Homer Webster Bertha Fuqua Anderson Ruth Kerr Hafner Virginia Atkinson Northcutt Talley Johnson Sarah Jo Brashears Roth Mattie Talley Johnston

Beagles School reunion detailed in Missouri notes

Former Beagles School pupils and families gather for a 1972 reunion in Missouri. Attendees include Russell Ardell as chair, Mrs. John Sonwall secretary, and Thomas Talley Jr. treasurer, with many Beagles and Talley family members listed. The event features reminiscences, memorial tributes, piano solos, and awards. Next meeting set for September 10, 1972.

Janes Talley Webster Beagles School Wilfley Otto Roth Ray Scherer Armin Nate Betty Batley Scherer Beulah Hagan Thomas Fannie Sonwalt Joe L. Beagles Nelle John Sonwall Thomas Talley Jr Maude Beagles Gray Betty Gray Brundege Harold Northcutt Berry Azdell Jr George Talley Thomas Talley Sr Roger David Talley Sheila Janet Azdell Charles Talley Homer Webster Jenkings Talley Frank Wilfley Jr Sarah Paul Totten Robert J. Frank Atkinson John Sonwalt Ann Susan Bill Elizabeth Sonwalt Ned Ardell Melody Mexico Grace Pasley Prillaman Bloomington W. L. Atkins Elizabeth Owens Centralia Linda Anderson Vandalia Charlotte Hafner St. Louis

Pleasant Grove Church Reunion and Church Group Meetings

Calendar notes list a Pine School reunion and dinners at Pleasant Grove Church on Tuesday at 7 30 p m. RN Association meets 1 30 p m at Westminister Room First Presbyterian Church. Mrs Barbara Dowell and Ray Morgan speak. Church Women United exec board meets 1 30 p m. Mildred Fawn Circle First Baptist Church at 6 30 p m with a covered dish in the church dining room. Thursday features Christian Women's Fellowship and a work day. Hospital Auxiliary general meeting at Atatats Hospital Fellowship Hall Mexico Unit ed Methodist Church.

Pine School Pleasant Grove RN Association Barbara Dowell Ray Morgan Church Women United Execuation Board Westminster Room First Presbyterian Church Mildred Fawn First Baptist Church Church Christian Women’s Fellowship First Christian Chuch Atatats Hospital Fellowship Hall of Mexico United Methodist Church

Little Dixie Club Plans Weekend Campout at Graham State Park

The Little Dixie C B radio Club held a Monday night business meeting at the MFA building. Kenneth Worley Sr presided. Committees were formed for a coffee break. Plans were made for a weekend campout September 26 and 27 at Graham State Park with many members and visitors attending.

Family Barbecue At Omer Paden Home

A family barbecue at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Omer Paden honored Lindell Cornett who will leave for Navy duty later this month. Also celebrated were Miss Martha Paden on her birthday and Clifford Cornett on his upcoming birthday. Attending were Clifford Cornett of Quincy Tennessee, Wallace Stanford family, Leslie Runde family, Clyde Cornett family, and others.

Lindell Cornett Omer. Paden Martia Paden Clifford Cornett Quincy, T Wallace Stanford Leslie Runde Clyde Cornett

Molino Homemakers Tour at Health Center and Park

Molino Homemakers Club visited the Mental Health Center Tuesday afternoon. A business meeting and social hour followed at Plunkett Park with officers and committee members named. A Wiener roast planned for Sept. 23 invites members and families to bring food. door prizes awarded to Mrs Lincoln and Mrs Talley.

Molino Homemakers Club Plunkett Park C. H. Lincoln Paul West Mex Charles Talley Hugh Leach Elmer Kotsenburg

Principal Daly Introduces Teachers of R-6 School

Members of the R-6 Elementary School faculty at Scott's Corner were introduced by new principal William Daly at the PTA meeting. Teachers listed span kindergarten to eighth grade with names for each subject area and room mother Frank Robinson presiding. The group also discussed amendments No 3 and 4, Jungle Gym equipment, new swings, and three fundraisers including Fun Night, a weeklong Heim's Loafer dinner, and birthday calendars.

R-6 Scott's Corner PTA William Daly C. W. Wilson Paul Hoer Helen Heat Mary Frances Reid John van de Krol Grace Gorman Joe A. Pearson Jimmie Utterback Daly Leslie Ellis Kay Robnett Jim Pasley Arlyn Gerwin John, Miller William ‘Hale Soul J Chipman George Cameron Carolyn Steinmetz Jim Robertson Evelyn Bilis Teresa Sack Frank Robinson Heim's Loafer

Women of the Moose Meet Last Night

Last night's Women of the Moose gathering had 11 members in attendance. Mrs Robert McGee presided, with chairmen Mrs Bill Mitchell and Charlene McDonald reporting on plans for the Oct 1 chapter meeting at Mooseheart and Moosehaven. Jean Neal of Moberly, queen of sponsors, was invited as honored guest.

Women of the Moose Robert McGee Bill Mtchell

Ten members attend $5 class luncheon at First Christian Church

Ten members of the Golden Century Sunday School class met in the church Fellowship Hall for a luncheon. Mrs Randall Weber led prayer after the blessing. Vera Vallely, program leader, read selections by Kipling and Edgar A. Guest and Alfreda Moore. The program closed with Mizpah benediction.

Golden First Christian Church Randall Weber Vera Vallely Robert Kipling Edgar A. Guest Alfreda’ Moore

Browns Honor Guests at Cocktail Buffet

Mr and Mrs Alfred E Evans of Fort Worth Texas hosted guests Mr and Mrs J F Brown at a cocktail buffet at the Brown home on 7 Melody Lane Tuesday evening.

Alfred E. Evans Fort Worth Tex J.frown Brown Melody Lane

Accessories for the Home Highlighted by Mrs Noland

Mrs Richard Noland spoke to Town and Country Extension Club on Accessories for the Home at the Wednesday meeting hosted by Mrs Ed Hesterberg. She outlined selecting pictures treating staircases and using mirrors. Members discussed the Homemakers Fair on Nov 6 with Mrs Thurston as local chair and planned future sessions and hostess gifts.

Richard Noland Town and Country Extension Club Ed Hesterberg Joe Young Allen Russell Creed Hesterberg Forth- Jooming Thurston Donald. Eick Joe Ehrhardt George Hogar Ed Lierheimer Marion Sinnett Sons Jefferson City Nelson A. Brown Carl Squiers Clark Stephens

CB Radio Club Wins Jamboree Trophy at Moberly Jamboree

Little Dixie CB Radio Club won the trophy for largest club present at Moberly’s jamboree Sunday. Attendees included Dale Kendal James Worthington Sid Worthington Jeff Peters Bob Rivers Carol Kenneth Worley Sr Lawrence Toombs Scott Starkey Raymond Toombs Ed Wallace Larry Worthington Glen Roberts Joe Martin and 24 gifts were won by club members Odis Snyder Richard Shamblin and family Gene Affolter attended a similar jamboree in Rushville Tl.

CB Radio Club Little Dixie C.B. Radio Club Moberly’s Dale Kendal James Worthington Sid Worthington Jeff Peters Bob Rivers Carol Kenneth Worley Sr Lawrence Toombs Scott Starkey Raymond Toombs Ed Wallace Larry Worthington Glen Roberts Joe Martin Odis Snyder Richard Shamblin Gene Affolter Rushville

EP Chapter Meets at Mrs Elmo Benlow Home

Twenty two members attended a meeting at the home of Mrs Elmo Benlow Tuesday. Miss Anna Margaret Griffin presided and Miss Betty Baker presented the program on Montreal and Quebec.

Elmo Benlow Anna Margaret Griffin Betty Baker Montreal Quebec

Garfield Senior Citizens Hear Mrs Malzer on Aged

Garfield Senior Citizens met at Garfield Heights Community Center with 23 members. Mrs Edward Malzer spoke on concerns of the aged including loneliness health economics and facing death. Special music by a men's quartet accompanied by Mrs l M Fecht. A Ways and Means report and a poem My Prayer by Mrs Zina Thompson were also presented. Hostesses included Mrs Quinnie Benton president and Mr and Mrs Walter Hayes.

Edward Malzer Garfield Garfield Heights L. M. Fecht Ways and Tmeans Zina Thompson Quinnie Benton Virgil Vance Walter Hayes

West-Weaver Rehearsal Dinner Sets Weekend union

Mr and Mrs Marvin West entertained at a rehearsal dinner Saturday at their home after the couple’s rehearsal for the wedding of Teresa Weaver of Columbia and Kenneth West of St Louis. The church ceremony is Friday at 7 pm at Old Cedar Pine Baptist near Stephens. Guests included the bride to be’s parents Oral and Mrs Weaver of Columbia.

Marvin West E Teresa’ Weaver Columbia Kenneth West St. Louis Mexico Old Cedar Pine Baptist Church Stephens Oral Weaver

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James Carl French Kirksville Carol Elizabeth James French Charles M. James Northeast Missouri State College Lewis C. French Mrs. Worrell Dar Regent Mrs. Beulah Elliott James C Batts Eisele Berry Azdell Sr Gene Martien Russell Azdell Claud Me. Fadin George Clough Frank P, Wilfley Jr Andrey Tuepker Stockwell ‘Smithey Thomas W. Talley Ie Mrs. Walden Russell Ardell Dodge Wooten University of Missouri In Roy Wooten Tim Baker Central Missouri State College Warrensburg James R. Baker Little Dixie Club MFA Graham State Park Jand Kenneth J. Worley Harold R. Williams Hadley Davenport C. JL. Bodine R. D. Bolden Paul Burson Allen Amos Ken Bishop Carl Wade Richard Stone Tommy Bill Sloan Merlin R. Jones Kenneth Worley Sonny Durham Bill Cossey Ete Cherches J. W. Cearys Omer Paden Phillips C. D. Phillips Adm Jam Itten E. Whitley American Legion Harvey Morts Molino Homemakers Tour Lincoln l Talley Leslie Sampson Roy Ket‘tle Ella Baker John ‘Rudasill Cleo Brown Alvin Beamer Anaes Leach Sid Hassen Madeline Riley Auxvasse’ Christian Church Arthur Riley H. Hassen Jr North East Missouri State College Hassen Apt Fair Apts Precht - Pickering THE Order OF the Golden Rule Mrs. Noland Telephone W. Monres KEY Loan Company India Jack Webber Kiwanis Club Don Decker Ledger Garfield SC West-Weaver Cerebral Palsy School Knights OF Columbus Hall C.P. School Jay's IGA Wetterau Foods. Inc Smiley's IGA Foodliner Knights OF Columbus
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