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Mexico Ledger from Mexico, Missouri • Page 4

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Mexico Ledgeri
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Mexico, Missouri
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-Miss Ferrier And Vandalia Man Wed At Minister's Home Miss Darlene Ferrier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh E. Ferrier of Mexico, and Herbert Lee Brewer, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Brewer of Vandalia. were married Monday evening in VanrlaHa. The double ring ceremony wns read -at. home of the officiating minister, the Rev. C.

D. minoster, at 7 o'clock. The couple was by Mr. and Mrs. Mack Cunning-lam of Vandalia, and of the bridegroom, nml V.r.

Mrs. William Leu oi San Francisco, Calif. bride wore a pink linon dress xvith while accessories for her wedding. She has been employed at tho International Shoe company Mrs. Cunningham was droned in linen with brown accessories.

After the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Murl Jones, law and sister of the bridegroom, a few friends. BIRTHDAY OF CLUB OBSEKVED In observance of the fifth birthday of the Patriotic club, Airs. Myers entertained at a birthday party at her home Wednes- jlay evening and served refresh- vftients from a table centered with a birthday cake topped with five I The evening was spent in play- I ing games with Mrs.

Perry Mrs. James Acton, Mrs. John A. Jones and Mrs. Fred Hilde- jlarand winning the prizes.

Mrs. Botkin, a guest, was also 'presented a favor. Other members present were: Mary Sallee, MI-J. Robert Hudnall, Mrs. Tip Walters, Mrs.

Bryant and Mrs. Joe Young. MRS. MOORE ENTERTALNS FOR OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS ilvlrs. D.

T. Moore entertained at four tables of bridge at her home Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs. Jack Swatek of Moline, and Mrs. William McClure of Washington, D. C.

Mrs. T. R. Bruce won the high iscore award at bridge, and the henorees were presented favors. Refreshments were served later.

Mexico (Mo.) Evening Ledger $OW and Needle Club Enjoys Picnic Supper Society Poge July 3, 1947 Society Calendar MISS I.AURENE MILLER Telephone 372 THURSDAY Fidelis Class of First Baptist Church, 6:30 p. covered- dish supper with Mrs. W. H. Sidwell.

Liberty Ifomcmakcrs Extension Club meeting with Mrs. George McCord. Mrs. Glennwood Wliittaker and Mrs. Charles Boswell assisting hostesses.

Anna Class of First Baptist. Church, 2:30 p. at church. Hostesses: Mrs. Georere Notman.

Mrs. John Beckley and Mrs. John Paul. Review Club, 2:30 p. with Miss Ruth Barton.

Mexico Country Club Fourth of July program: ladies' flag tour- FttlDAY nament, 9:30 a. men's tour- Members and guests of the Saw and Needle 4-H club enjoyed a picnic at the home of Mrs. Charles Swietzer Tuesday. After the supper the boys entertained the group with fireworks, and later Mrs. Swietzer helped the boys' club with their entomology class.

Guests of the club were: Louis Callaway, Je'rry Angell, Howard Neale and Mr. Swietzer. Members attending were: Mary Nancy Neale, Deloris Miller, Carl W. Yager, Vann Todd, Gene Brown, Donald Yager, Deibert Sudbrock, Marzell Sudbrock and James Angell. ThatVOur Babe nament, 1 p.

picnic, 6:30 p. m. and MRS. JOHN IIAGAN WINS HIGH PRIZE AT CLUB Mrs. John Hagan won the high score award Wednesday afternoon when Mrs.

C. L. Black entertained members, ner bridge club at a dessert bridge at her home. Mrs. J.

J. McNamara won the second high favor. All the club members were present including: Mrs. Dobyns Barnes, Mrs. William Robb, Mrs.

William Shocklee, Mrs. John Hagan, Mrs. Leslie Robinson. Mrs. Erdel.and Mrs.

McNamara. HONORED AT LUNCHEON WEDNESDAY Mrs, Kenneth Howe Sanford, I who will leave the latter part of i next month for El Paso, to reside, was honored Wednesday' when Mrs. John Waggett enter-) tained at a luncheon at her home. I uests other than the honoree! were: Mrs. Charles A.

Mrs. Richard Shepherd, Mrs. Rob-f ert Dermody, Mrs. Alvy E. Eddy, Mrs.

J. R. Hopkins and Mrs. Har- i ry O'Brien. Mrs.

Shepherd entertained at a line party at the Liberty Theatre Monday afternoon following a dessert at her home that was: given in honor of Mrs. Additional guests invited wert Vliss Emma McPheeters, Mrs. I Smith and Mrs. Hopkins. TO VISIT BROTHER Jack Fulkes of Johnson City, is expected to come to Mexico Friday to be the guest of his brother and sister-in-law, Capt.

and Mrs. James Fulkes and family for several weeks. Wendell W. Palmer of St. Louis has accepted a position as a time and method study engineer in the industrial engineering depart- TO GIRL SCOUT CAMP Ann Harper and Nancy Alvis will leave this weekend for the Girl Scout Camp at Pin Oak, near Kaiser.

ment of the A. Brick company. P. Green Fire MRS. HAROLD GRIFFIN ENTERTAINS HER CLUB Mrs.

Harold Griffin was hostess Wednesday afternoon to Mrs. Babe-Cidrikson. Zaharias. world's top all-around'Voman athlete, flashes the -famous 'Didrikson smile as she holds huge trophy she got for winning British Women's golf championship. $10 To Recreation by Auxiliary 6 SteSS SerV6d re Members of the Lions Aux- Present were- Mr, Freri iliary VOted tO tribute 10 j.

iivjoc jji ci c. ivii a. i i j-jp TviGvico Pocrpstionfil nrop'ivim erick Crawford, who was a guest, I at tneir Jun mee ting held Wed- rS MrS Vllll i nesday evening at the home of Hutchinson Mrs. Glen W. Mrs Harry Harper.

Charles Mrs. Oren McGee, The business session was pre- Mrs. Robert Owmgs, Mrs. lr by sjded over by Mrs Dor sey Grif- Allen Mrs William Hodges.and nth, and later refreshments were Mrs. P.

J. Null, Jr. VISITING ISAACS Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lambert and served.

Those attending were: Mrs. R. O. Munger, Mrs. R.

C. Humphrey, Mrs. Harold Squires, Mrs. two small David and Steven, Blackburn, Mrs. Oren C.

of Bridge Water, Mass, are McGee Mrs. Orrval Maupm, R. C. Romdall and Mrs. ing in the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Isaacs and other relatives Skinner. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Crawford and son, Frederick, have gone to St.

Louis to spend the holiday weekend. QUICK, PERMANENT, LOW-COST CONSTRUCTION "QUONSET 40 feet wide; any length desired, in 20-foot extensions. Roller doors and four in standard end-panel. "QUONSET 24 feet wide; length as desired, in extensions of 12 feet. Roller doors, solid panels available for front; walk door and window available in end-panel.

"QUONSET 20 feet wide; any length desired, in 12-foot extensions. door and two windows in standard end-panel. STRAN-STEEL "QUONSETS "20" Visits, Visitors VANDALIA A number of friends gathered Tuesday afternoon at the home of Susie Palter to help her celebrate her eleventh birthday. The decoration color scheme was red, white and blue. Games were played on the lawn and refreshments were served by Susie's mother, Mrs.

George Potter. She received several nice gifts. Those present were Sue and Norma Jean Jsnice Johnson, Philip Ogden, Eddie Hall, Patsy and Jimmy Burnett, Mary Jane Ash, Jessie Marie i Jacks, Helen Stuckey, Pat Louncy, Scottie Schulze, Amy, Charles, Morris and Susie Putter. J. D.

Irven of Kansas City has been visiting his parenis, Mr. and i Mrs. E. A. Irvine.

Mrs. Lettie Durr cf Alton. who has been visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. John McConnell, went to Bowling G'-cen Wednesday to visit relatives.

Frank Isaacs and other relatives. Mrs. Lambert is the daughter Mr. Isaacs, and is a graduate of the Mexico high school in the class of 1941. LEAVE FOR ARIZONA Mr.

and Mrs. Dean Williams IS MEXICO VISITORS HONORED AT "COKE" PARTY TODAY Mrs. Jack Swatek of Moline, 111., and Mrs. William McClure of Washington, D. who are visiting their parents, Mr.

and Mrs. T. R. Bruce, were honored Thursday afternoon when their sister- in-law, Mrs. William T.

Bruce, entertained at a "coke" party at her home. Mrs. Bruce was assisted by her mother, Mrs. L. L.

Hagan, and Mrs. Lowell Hagan. CALIFORNIA GUESTS Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W.

Lake and son, Tommy, of Lynwood, arrived in Mexico Wednesday lor a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shepherd and family. 3IRS. GLEN MdNTIKE i GUEST AT BRIDGE CLUB Mrs.

Glen Mclntire was invited as a guest Wednesday afternoon when Mrs. Randall Quisenberry entertained members of the Happy Hour Bridge club at a dessert bridge at her home. All the club members were present and include: Mrs. Edward Brocksieck, who won the high score award, 'Mrs. Clarence W.

Mackey, who also won a prize, Mrs. Denver Hudson, Mrs. Hubert Williams, Mrs. David Williams, Mrs. Howard Kizer and Mrs.

J. F. Jolley. North Benton News NORTH N. G.

Hills and family will spend the month of July in Neenah, with Mrs. Hills' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Sparks. A student from Westminster college will fill in Rev.

Hill's pulpit while he is away. Mr. and Mrs. Max Ross and little son Larry of Omaha, are visiting Mrs. Ross' parents, Mr.

and Mrs. P. M. Mullins and other relatives here. Mrs.

Lowell Erisman entertained her Sunday school class of Intermediates at a party Saturday night. Other guests were the superintendent, Mr. Clarence Byrns, Mrs. Byrns and Leland. Games were played and refreshments served.

Miss Olive Creel and Mrs. Burton of St. Louis spent the weekend with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Creel.

The N. G. O. club will hold their July meeting with Mrs. Hazel Dishman.

Mrs. Marie Harrison had as guests last Thursday Mr. and Mrs: Crockett Harrison and fam ily of Coney Island, N. Y. The Women's Auxiliary held their June meeting at the church Thursday afternoon.

The ladies, finished a quilt and held the reg ular meeting. 'Comeback Back- Again In the late twenties, Betty Compson, famed film star, was called "the girl who came back" because she made a comeback in talking pictures. Now at 50 she is making another comeback with several roles in current Hollywood productions. One of the films is "Second Chance." Pictures show her as "silent" star, left and as she looks today. Chiropractor DR.

ETHEL B. STALLING Office Closed Thursday Afternoons X-RAY Phone 912 121a South Jefferson OB CLUB 5 Mrs. L. Stuart was invited to. play with members of the Four 'Leaf Clover Bridge club Wednesday afternoon when Mrs.

William C. Donohew entertained and children and Mrs. Myra Hils- the club at a dessert bridge at man left Wednesday for a two: the Jefferson Tea Room. weeks' visit at Prescntt, Stuart won the high score award, with Mr. parents, Mr.

a Mrs. Horace Skinner, the and Mrs. Dean Williams. HERE FOR HOLIDAYS Miss Vinnah Luck and Miss Lucy Ferguson of Elsberry and secor-j high favor. members present were: Mrs.

Everett W. Torreyson, Mrs. Dorsey Griffith, Mrs. R. C.

Humphrey, Mrs. Russell Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. C. B.

Poston of Car- Miss Flossie Asbury and Mrs. E. rollton will be the Fourth of July o. Lawrence, holiday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Farrah. Miss WEIGELS BUY PROPERTY Luck is a sister of Mrs. Farrah, and Mrs. Poston is their daughter. Patrons.

Mi Idred's Beauty Shop WILL BE CLOSED All Day FRIDAY and SATURDAY July 4th and 5th I HERE FROM CALIFORNIA Mr. and Mrs. Claude Coonce and children, Patsy and Clayton of San Francisco, are spending several weeks here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hale Avery and Mr.

and Mrs. J. R. Coonce. Mr.

and Mrs. Robert C. Weigel who have been residing at 121 E. Pleasant have purchased the I property at 820 Woodlawn from Mi. and Mrs.

P. S. Ballew, who 1 are moving to Paris to reside. Miss Betty McQueen of Kansas City came to Mexico Wednesday i to be the guest of her brother-in- I law and sister, Mr. and Mrs.

i Warner Williams and children. Git the fuels todoyl Pan-American BLDG. CO. Vandalia, Mo. JIMMIE ECKENBERGER Mexico Represent alive A.

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Years Available:
1887-1977