Miss Drake and Larry Welch Wed in Mexico
Miss Vicki L. Drake and Larry E. B. Welch married Sept 10 at Littleby Methodist Church northeast of Mexico. Clergyman Rev Bruce Mitchell officiated as both families joined. Attendants wore blue, yellow, and pink, bouquets mirrored, reception followed at the church, and both families celebrated with gifts, music, and guests from Benton City, Mexico, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicki L. Drake
Larry EB. Welch
Littleby Methodist Church
Mexico
William C. Drake
Benton City
Elmer Welch
Mr. Welch
Bruce Mitchell
Mary Drake
Janet Welch
JoAnn Woolfolk
Donnie Welch
Bill Drake
Bridgeton
Tamara Ann Garrett
David Garrett
Louisiana
Warren Conklin
Columbia
David Welch
Keith Drake
Barry J. Drake
Terry Mayes
Laddonia
Wayne Mayes
Sorority Group Plans Raffle and Campaign
Club told about the History Of Women as Omicron Alpha members met at Miss Gretta Deardorff’s home. They planned a Side of Beef raffle and discussed a Brite of America sales drive. Mrs Kenny Hoover was named representative for the national Valentines Queen contest. Others present included Mrs Joe Baldwin Mrs Jim Montcalm Mrs Larry Badino Mrs Larry Weber Mrs Roger Moser Mrs Marvin Barker Mrs Dale Donovan and Mrs George Buckman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omicron Alpha Sorority
Gretta Deardorff
Kenny Hoover
Miss Deardorff
Joe Baldwin
Jim Montcalm
Larry Badino
Larry Weber
Roger Moser
Marvin Barker
Dale Donovan
George Buckman
Calendar of postings for September events in multiple towns
A dense listing of community events across Mexico Audrain Perry and surrounding areas. Activities include dances at Knights of Columbus Hall VFW Post 3772 and Mexico Country Club with hosts Sounds Unlimited and public dances at VFW Hall on Sept 24. Also museum hours, church family night, reunions at American Legion Hall Martinsburg, bus trips to Columbia, garden club trip to MFA Gardens, music club meeting, DeMolay event, Senior Citizens luncheon, and various club meetings through Sept 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Sounds Unlimited
Knights of Columbus
VFW
Mondas Oats
Columbia Medical
Happy Circle
Little Dixie
Plunkett Park
Round Robin Notes From Homemakers Club Meeting
A Wednesday Homemakers Club luncheon and all day meeting was held at Mrs. Lucy Barnett's home. Chaplain Mrs. Alvin Beamer gave the devotion. Mrs. Laura Melahn presided. Round robin letters were sent to Mrs. Laura Sanderson and Mrs. Naomi Byars who were recently hospitalized. Gifts were given to several members and the next meeting is planned for October 19 at 1 a.m. with Mrs. Beamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wednesday Homemakers Club
Lucy Barnett
Alvin Beamer
Laura Melahn
Laura Sanderson
Naomi Byars
Extension Council Craft Day Planned in Audrain County
Audrain County Extension Council met at the library Friday with Mrs. Newton Davis Jr. delivering the devotion titled Security. President Mrs. Robert Erickson chaired. Craft Day is set for November 18 at the courthouse with the theme Christmas Pot pourri. A by laws revision committee was formed to align with new state and federal rules. An area meeting in Columbia at Good Times Country building on Highway 63 South will be called Family Clinic Day. Mary Hilliard from the University of Missouri spoke on Leader Training changes. A Laundry and Stain removal session is planned for September 29 at the 4-H Center. Sell those summer leftovers before fall arrives. 581-1111.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrain County Extension Council
Newton Davis Jr
Robert Erickson
Court House
Columbia
Highway 63
Family Clinic
John Wyss
Hearnes
Mary Hilliard
University of Missouri
Connors-Guys-Gilmores Reunion Held At Hall
The annual Connor-Guy-Gilmore reunion was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Don Rittman at Hatton Community Hall on Sunday. Attendees included numerous Conners Gilmores and relatives from Auxvasse Fulton Mexico Columbia Montgomery City Edna Rountree and others, with J. C. Rountree and family set to host the 1978 gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connor-Guy- Gilmore
Hatton
Don Rittman
John Conner
Tim
Mike
Dan
Auxvasse
Phil Gilmore
Mark
Anne
Scott
Perry
John Gilmore
Stacey
Bruce
Paris
Jerry Noble
Columbia
Kerri
Christy
Susan
Montgomery City
Woodrow Millard
G.R. Gilmore
Maretta Lawrnce
Fulton
Glen Gilmore
J. C. Rountree
Edna Rountree
Grover Sims
Elizabeth Telkamper
John Iman
Laverne Wheeler
Orville Gilmore
Mexico
Vernon Ratekin
J. D. Gilmore
Theophilus Dunn
Wrights Host Baby Shower and Barbecue at Lakeview Park
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wright of Centralia were guests of honor at a baby shower and barbecue hosted Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Berry of Mexico at Lakeview Park. Attendees included multiple Berry family members and friends from Centralia, Mexico, Moberly, and Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Wright
Centralia
Lakeview Park
Dennis Berry
Mexico
Gilbert Berry
Eva Watts
Delia Watts
Jack Hamilton
Mary Frances Hamilton
Cindie
Denise Berry
Robert Berry
Edward Dishman
C.W. Miller
Carl Mongler
Carl Mongler III
Frank Berry
Alan and Travis
Pete Berry
Moberly
Lawrence Dawson
T. Cox
Kim Wainscott
Mike Francois
Columbia
Candlelight Ceremony Unites Mary Beth Jones and Randall Ray
Mary Beth Jones and Randall R. Ray wed in a candlelight ceremony at Midway Christian Church north of Mexico on September 17. The event featured a formal lace gown, organza veil, and apricot rose bouquet, with a large guest list including attendants from Mexico Paris Columbia and Green Ridge. The couple, both graduates of local high schools, are connected to Paris and Rocheport communities through family and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Beth Jones
Thomas L. Jones
Mexico
Randall R. Ray
Rocheport
Dale Ray
Green Ridge
Midway Christian Church
Mike Crouch
Shirley Jones
Dick Hronick
Columbia
Chevyl Dye
Paris
Donna Kendrick
Everett Kuester
Prairie Home
Dana Dowell
Brian Roach
Kevin Bilks
Paris High School
Green Ridge High School
Thomas 8. Jones
Sam Griffith
Morton Family Reunion Hosted by Pleasant Hill Couple
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Morton of Pleasant Hill Illinois welcomed relatives to a Sunday Morton family reunion at their home. Attendees included two Morton sons, several Morton siblings and in laws, and numerous nieces and nephews from Missouri and Illinois towns such as Bowling Green Mexico Curryville Louisiana Sherry Rock Port Meredosia Vandalia and Vandalia with guests from Virginia and Jl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Morton
Pleasant Hill
Ill
Morton
George Morton
Darrell Morton
Russell
Linda
Jim
J. Marie
Paul
Virginia
Milo Morton
Bowling Green
James
Edna) Worthington
Mexico
Elmer
Mary) Thurman
Curryville
C. R
Jesse) White
Louisiana
Sidney Worthington
Sherry
Jimmy
Charles Lynn
Christy
Jake
Mary Fox
Lori
Cheryl
Lisa
Randy
Larry Nation
Kelley
Keith
Vandalia
Russell Buchanan
Rockport
Beverly Girecke
Meredosia
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Rudolph Hampton
King’s Daughters
Strode Edwards
Ellis Davis
Emmett Altrogge
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Berry Ardell Sr
Altrogge
Edwards
Hampton
Davis
Silver Cross
John Pedersen
Beulah Elliott
Cleo Pasley
Miss Drake
Larry Welch
Larry E. Welch
Dean Patrick
Audrain County Historical Museum
W R. Ballew
Leslie Ellis
Liberty Christian Church
Howard Richards
Thompson
Christopher Gallagher
American Legion Hall
Martinsburg
Perry Cox Farm
Tuesda Oats
Stephens College
Niki Dick
PEO
James R. Snell
Dorcas
Crusade Commandery
K.T
Masonic Temple
Dirt Daubers
L.J. Dean
Busy Beavers
A&b Prescription Shop Landmark Building
Clyde Ervin
Leta Thomas
Howard Kindig
Melahn
Cat Dean
Naomi White
Lula Teague
Elsie Hill
Frances McCowan
Annabess Wilson
Beamer
Extension Council
Arbrisoner
Patrick Meboohan
Mo. 6
Connors
Gilmores
Mr. and
Mrs
Wrights
Randall Ray
Mortons
City
Mexico Ledger
Mexico, Mo
Citizens Savings
Citizens
Atanea
Citizens Savings Association
Jefferson & Liberty
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