Mexico Ledger from Mexico, Missouri • Page 12

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dennis Wehrman (Photo by David Barker) Miss Beobout Becomes Bride of Mr. Wehrman MONTGOMERY CITY- Lighted tapers in circular standing candalabra, potted palms, and spring flowers on the altar, provided the setting at the United Methodist- Presbyterian Church of Montgomery City for the Saturday evening wedding of Miss Iris Lea Beabout and Larry Dennis Wehrman. The Rev.

R.L. Hester of Montgomery City officiated at the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.L.

Beabout of Montgomery City, and Mr. Wehrman's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Marvin D. Wehrman also of Montgomery City.

Mrs. Bopiie Blanker played wedding music also accompanied Mrs. Harvey Winter as she sang "Because" and "The Lord's Prayer." The bride, who was given in marriage by her parents, chose a floor length, white, bridal gown of silk organza over satin. Venice lace covered the bodice and accented the cuffs. The gown also featured bishop sleeves, a small stand up collar and full gathered skirt.

A detachable train of silk organza flowed from a bow attached at the waistline in back. Her elbow length veil of silk illusion was held in place by more of the venice lace enhanced by pearl clusters. She carried a bridal bouquet of pink tea roses, small white spider mums, baby's breath, and greenery, i Miss Judy Powell of St. Louis, 1 served as maid of honor. Miss Lola Jean Beabout, sister of the bride, and Miss Karen Wehrman, sister of the groom, were bridesmaids.

Miss Powell's dress was Trisha Barker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Barker, who was honored at a birthday party on April 1 in celebration of her third birthday. Attending were Mrs Cora Rinker of Fulton, Mrs. Sammy Barker and Dayton Lee of Benton City, Virginia and Janet Yager, Richard Lewis, Marvin Yager and Rose Lynn of Vandalia, Mr.

and Mrs. Virgil Hibbs of Kingdom City and Travis Barker, brother of the honoree. made of blue printed voile with flocked daisies. It featured empire waist, stand up collar, bishop sleeves, and satin ribbon tying into a self-made bow in back. Miss Beabout's and Miss Wehrman's dresses were made exactly like the maid of honor's differing only in color as theirs were pink and yellow respectively.

They carried colonial nosegays of pink carnations, daisies, baby's breath, blue pomps, and greenery. David Wehrman of Centralia, cousin of the groom, served as best man. Jim Davis and Neil Wehrman, both of Montgomery City and cousins of the groom, were groomsmen. Arthur Beabout of the bride, and Paul Blackburn of Peoria, 111., nephew of the bride were ushers. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs.

Beabout chose a dress of aqua lace knit with white accessories. Mrs. Wehrman wore a princess style dress of medium blue knit with lace sleeves, with black patent accessories. Each had cour- sage of the same flowers chosen for the bridesmaids' bouquets. Mrs.

Walter Stuck and Mrs. Leslie Wehrman, grandmothers, wore corsages of white carnations and greenery. Roy Belts, grandfather of the bride, had a white carnation boutonniere. Mrs. Shirley Blackburn of Peoria, sister of the bride, and Miss Lynn Wehrman, cousin of the groom, presided over an oval table covered with pink lace centered with a five-tiered wedding cake.

Miss Maria Wehrman, cousin of the groom, and Mrs. Kay Conners of Quincy, served punch. Miss Laurie Muns of Fayette and Miss Becky Dieterich of Quincy served coffee. Their table was decorated with a matching pink lace tablecloth, lighted tapers, and an arrangement of spring flowers. In charge of the guest book was Miss Rocio Fernandez Alvarez of Spain, AFS sister of the bride.

Receiving gifts was Miss Sally Clark, cousin of the groom, and Mrs. GeJuan Riddle. The former Miss Beabout was graduated from Montgomery Co. R-II High School and of Gem City Business College in 111. She is employed by Ralston Purina Co.

in Montgomery City. Mr. Wehrman is also a graduate of Montgomery Co. fill High School and Sparta School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Okl. He is employed by Ralston Purina Flight Service, Spirit of St.

Louis Airport. The couple will reside in Wright City after a short wedding trip. Picture Framing' Largest Selection In Area Of Framing Mats FRIEDMAN Picture Frame Co. Martinsburg, Mo. CALENDAR TUESDAY League of Women Voters unit meeting, 6 to 7:30 p.m., sack lunch, followed by board meeting, April 17.

Chapter HD, PEG, with Miss Betty Baker, 8 p.m. April 17. 10, 20 and 30 Investment Club meeting, 7:30 p.m. Kaiser Refractories research building, April 17. Mexico Artists' Guild, 7:30 pjn.

the Studio. April 17. Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, 7:30 p. VFW Home, April 17. Juvenile officers volunteers, 7:30 p.m., Mental Health Center classroom, April 17.

Discussion on Juvenile court procedures. WEDNESDAY White Shrine patrol team, auditorium of courthouse, 5 to 7 p. April 18. Wednesday Homemakers Club covered dish luncheon with Mrs. Finley Stumpf.

April THURSDAY Mexico Women's Investment Club, 7:30 p. with Mrs. Robert B. Wood, April 19, Mrs. Ed French assisting hostess.

Order of Eastern Star, 8 p.m. Burroughs Masonic Temple. 50- year membership pin presentation. Easter program. Mexico Republican Women's Club, 9:30 a.m.

Royal Cafe, April 19. G. Andy Runge guest speaker. Mexico Arts and Crafts Club, 1 p.m. Garfield Community Center, April 19.

FRIDAY Audrain Duplicate Bridge, 7:30 p.m. Air Park Motel, April 20. SUNDAY Mexico Men's Chorus rehearsal, 7:30 p.m., vocal music room, MHS. April 22. ESA Welcomes Miss Spradlin Mrs.

Carl Hirst was hostess to Omicron Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at her home Tuesday evening. Miss Suzanne Spradlin was welcomed as a new member.i and a ritual of jewels was conducted for Miss Jeannie Foster, Mrs. Hirst, Mrs. Bill Willis and Mrs. Roger Moore.

The chapter's annual Mother's Day banquet was set for May 8. Miss Connie Wallen Miss Connie Wallen To Of Mr. More Than TOO Attend Mr. Huff's Birthday Party About 140 friends and relatives paid tribute to Earl "Barney" Huff of 408 S. Olive St.

by attending his 80th birthday celebration Sunday at Hi- Way R-III School, following a covered dish luncheon Sunday. Planning the affair were Mrs. and Mrs. Everett Durfee, son- in-law and daughter of Mr. Huff.

Music for the day was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Boone, violinist and pianist, Mrs. L.M. Fecht, guitarist, and Clem Hoer of Martinsburg, saxophonist.

On display was a book of memories, including pictures of Mr. Huff as a baby and young man and his family. A wishing well lor the honoree contained $75.40 and more than 50 birthday cards. Mr. Huff, who is celebrating his birthday today, also received a number of gifts.

Among those from out of town for the celebration were Mrs. Ruby Crawford, a daughter, of Marshfield; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gonder, Jack Gonder, Robert Yates and Ronnie McGee of Hamilton; Mrs. Bernice Gonder of Hale; Mr.

and Mrs. Pat Nichols and family and Mrs. and Mrs. Ray Creel of Centralia; Mr. and J.

Felkner and family of FARBER Announcement graduating class at Van-Far of the engagement of Miss High School. Fiflton; Gene C3ay of Lebanon; Connie Wallen and Johnny D. Mr. Thurmon, son of Mr. and and DM ur Thurmon of Montgomary City Mrs.

Thomas Thurmon of vl of Portland; Mrs has been made by her mother, Montgomery City, is employed 16 Mrs. Helen Wallen of Farber. by Purina Feed Co. in Mont- Mr. and Mrs.

The bride-elect, whose father gomery City. was the late Edgar Wallen, is a- A May wedding is member of this year's planned by the couple. beling Mrs. Dye To Head Methodist Coop Pre-School Board Members of the Mexico Methodist Cooperative Pre- Vomunds Host Family Dinner Mrs. Linton Vomund Mr.

and Mrs. Johnston and Mr. and Mitchell Rusk of Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Glenwood Lawrence and family and Mr.

and Mrs. Hugh Davis of Thompson; Mr. and Mrs. Clem Hoer of Martinsburg; Mrs. Dale Doan and daughter of New and York City; and Mr.

and Mrs. John Maddox of children, Carl, Jannette and Oklahoma City, Okla; Mr. and Paul, were hosts to a family Mrs. Herbert Wampler of Miss Kathy L. Mays, daughter of Mrs.

Eileen Seckler of 708 S. Jefferson has graduated from the International School of Texas University in El Paso where she specialized in medical neurornatomy. She is now employed by Doctors Zilfaghary and White, neuro surgeons in El Paso. Miss Mays expects to remain there for a year before returning to Mexico. She visited her mother in January.

School board met Friday to dis-j gathering at their home Sunday Lubbock, James' Huff of cuss plans for registration and night. Lafayette, La; Mrs. Paul Sch- orientation for the 1973-74 Those attending were, Mrs. idt of Wichita, Kan; Mrs. school, and to appoint new Ursula Harrison, Mrs.

Nellie Lula Huff of Lewis, Kan; and board members. May, Mr. and Mrs. Thad Glenn Summers of Newton, Mrs. William Fairchild is, Marshall, Mr.

and Mrs. Kan. teacher of the pre-school. Richard Ross and Ruth Ann, Mrs. James T.

Dye will serve Mrs. Hasenbeck, Mr. and Mrs. 4-H'ers See as president of the board for the Robert Ross, Randy, George, coming school year; Mrs. Kenny, and Donna, and Mr.

and Ur nawail Larry Fecht, secretary; and Mrs. Jack Reagan, Ronald and McClintic Pioneers 4-H Club Mrs. Bill Johnson, treasurer; Dennis of Montgomery City, met Thursday with Karla with Mrs. John Harmon and Mr. and Mrs.

Virgil Phears presiding. Mrs. Bill Hilton as board Randy, Cindy and Robbie, Lee Ann Maxwell told of members. Wellsville; plans for a club skating party Retiring board members are Mrs. Fran Beabout of Linn and a committee was named to Mrs.

John Moore and Mrs. Creek; Mrs. Ruth Ross of make final arrangements. James Snell. Mexico; Mr.

and Mrs. Larry Demonstrations were given Mothers of new pupils will Vomund and Scott, Mr. and by Brian and Bruce Edrel on have an orientation class Mrs. Jim Purvis, Shelly and Foods One. Friday, May 11, from 9 to 11:30 Suzette, and Gary Wieberg of Mr.

and Mrs. Merle Parker a.m., in the lounge at the Martinsburg. showed movies of their trip to Mexico United Methodist Accordian music was enjoyed Hawaii and the Laddonia Church's educational building, later, as were piano and violin Centennial, following refreshments and music and cards. The Robison family served registration. A film, "Play, the Business of Children," will be shown that morning.

A discussion of the film, goals of the school, the mother's role in the school and a tour of the facilities are planned for the orientation. Orientation for the chDdren will be the following Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, May 15 and 16, from 9:30 to 10. At this time, new pupils will have a chance to see this year's class in session and to become acquainted with the teacher and classroom. refreshments. COSmETIC STUDIO is Moving to South Side Square Mayl, 1973 LAST WEEK we invite you to start your Towle sterling service with a teaspoon for only $5.00 OFF Boys' Dress Suits Girls' Coats Infant 6x Store with the Big Pink Door' THE AUDREY B.

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Don't miss this sensational limited time offer. Sorry, only one teaspoon per customer. Pilcher Jewelry Co. Certified Gemologist American Gem Society Miss Jane Kathryn LeCounl (Bill Brown Photo) Miss LeCount To Marry Mr. Bentley On July 21 Mr.

and Mrs. John K. Bentley is now employed by LeCount of Mexico, Route 1, Braniff International Airlines announce the engagement and of St. Louis, forthcoming marriage of their The couple will be married daughter, Miss Jane Kathryn July 21 at the First Baptist LeCount, to James Alfred Church. Bentley Jr.

He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Alfred Bentley of Alton, 111. Miss LeCount is a 1965 graduate of Mexico High School. She attended the University of Missouri in Columbia and received her certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists in 1972.

She is presently employed as a labortary technician at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. Mr. Bentley was graduated from Alton Senior High School in Alton, 111. in 1961.

He attended Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, 111., and served four years in the United States Air Force. Mr. MEXICO (MO.) LEDGER Page I Tuesday, I April 17, 1973 Gov. Bond (Contined from Page 9) tnent. Meanwhile, Bond and his staff search for "the best possible men" to head state agencies.

"Government tends to be only as good as the people that run it," Woods said. He says the low pay for many key jobs has made the selection process slow and often frustrating. An indication that Bond is getting his feet on the ground has been his recent criticism of legislative action. Bond charged that legislators have been slow to adopt key legislation he suggested and said it appears the lawmakers have moved several of his ref" measures from the "back Tier off the stove completely." 'Commenting on his relationship with the legislature, Bond said, "I think we understand each other a lot better now." Even with the hectic pace 1 of the first 100 days, Bond says he enjoys his new job and finds the many challenges a rewarding task. "I can't think of a place I'd rather be," Bond said.

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