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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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And Lloyd f. Todd -Saturday Engagement Is Announced Miss "Joyce" Maxey Reed of Mexico the bride of afeo of. this city, at" '-the' home of F. pastor Centennial Baptist church, who officiated. The ring; service was i The bride is tfie -daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Reed of Paris, and Mr. 'Toddls and- Mrs. Oley Arthur Todd "of THpar Hush Sffl, I The lormeP" Miss feed's attendant was her mother and Harold Dean Todd of near Rush Hill, served as best -man 'lor "his brother. For wedding! 'the" bride wore pastel pink plisse dress trimmed with black with black and "white -accessories.

Her shoulder corsage" was of reel roses. "A graduate of the Paris High School with £he class of 1948, the bride is employed in the advertising department of the Mexico Ledger. Before coming to Mexico she was employed by Dr. E. 3.

Dunaway in Paris. Reed was dressed in a two piece navy blue nylon dresslwith 3iavy arid white accessories. Her was of white carnations. A veteran of Mr. Todd spent three service with two that time on overseas graduated 3Erom High Schooland is nqwlanployed by City Cab Mr, and Mrs.

TodaSaSresiaihg lor the present atWHMgouth Clarkstoeet Miss Shinn Weds Richard fearson At Carlisle Home The wedding of Miss Laura Jo Shinn and Richard Pearson, both of Mexico, took place Saturday afternoon home of officiating minister. The Rev. Philip Byron pastor of the First I Christian The ceremony was Miss Betty Shinn was her sister's only attendant -and A. W. Heger, served as best man for Mr.

Pearson. For her wedding'the bride wore a blue taffeta dress and her corsage was an orchid. Miss Shinn wore a blue satin dress and she, too, had an orchid corsage. 'Mr. Pearson and his.

bride will make their home in Mexico where he is employed at the Mexico Re- fractories company. Betrothal Announced WorW Day of Prayer SJberty Church Day of observed ly the Liberty'Christiar church Friday with a program at the church that eyeijjng at 7 o'clock. this time shower wlU for IMr. and Mrs. Melvin Thomas, whose home was xecently destroyed by fire.

Mrs. Thomas is the former Miss Betty Elsele. Sandwiches and -coffee will be served at'the of the meet- Ing. DUPJLICATE BRIDGE TUBS! Tegular 1 duplicate bridge luncheon -will be held at the, Mexico Country Club Tuesday- at 12:30 planning to Jerry Eelster at the club by Monday. DR.

J. A "5TOV- Chiropractor 1 MISS BOBBYE LEE GRIFFIN Miss Griffin And J. W. Nevins to Be Married Sunday Mr. and Mrs.

A. Harold Griffin South Olive street announced Monday- the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their elder Miss Bobbye e- Griffnj, W. Nevins of Mexico. The take place next 1 Sunday afternoon at the home at 2 o'clock with only immediate members of the two families attending. The ceremony be Tead by the Rev.

"Walter pastor of the "First. Eresbyterian church, and will with a reception "-of the couple. was graduated from the Mexico High School last May, andlsirice that time has been employed at Fredendall and Wil- Wns. Mr. Nevins, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Joe Nevins of 523 West Pearson street, employed at the Smith Brothers Hatchely. He, too was graduated from MHS last spring. GUESTS AT DINNER Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Arnall entertained at dinner at their home Sun'day for the Rev. L. A. Foster oJEHannibal and their son, Frank Arnall; a student at Hannibal LaGrange college, who spent the weekend here. The Rev.

Mr. Foster was-speaker at the First Baptist Sunday at-both the morning-and evening services. HAVE SUNDAY GUESTS Miss Mary Hert Jim Chancy of. and John Hert of Sun- 'day gpcsts of Mr. anij Mrs.

Paul daughter, Mary Smith's mother, Mrs. "Tbuis! Hert, has been visiting here for the -past week, returned-to California with Miss Hert and Mr. Chancy. Rainbows to Have Penny Supper Tuesday So that they might raise money to purchase their charter, members of the Order of Rainbow for Girls fire entertaining at a Penny Supper in the cafeteria of Hardin Junior High Srhpol Tuesday evening. Serving will begin at 5:30 m.

Tickets be purchased from any member; the organization for 25. cents with an extra serving of any of' the dishes for a penny. Susan is "worthy advisor anii'H'arriel Sue Peyton is chairman of the ways and mean's-cornmittec that has planned "the supper 1 to" be served byjmembers of the advisory board composed of Mr. Mrs. Roy Parker, Mr.

and Mrs. Glenn Me- Intire, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson White, Mrs. Lawrence Precht, Mrs.

Stanley Peyton and Mrs. Melvin Dungan. Mrs. Parker is mother advisor of the group. BONNIE MAYHOOD ENTERTAINS FRIENDS Bonnie Mayhood entertained a group of her friends at a party at the home of her sister, Mrs.

Llpyd Hewitt at SOS Yale street, Thursday night. Games were played with prizes going to R. J. Johnson, Phil Gilmore, Louise Wilson and Terry Clement. Dancing was also and later refreshments were served.

ther guests invited were Carolyn Sue Tyler, Ruth Ann Green, Glenda Mclntire, John' Hopkins and Donald Utterbaek. Mustard pickles mixed with tuna fish for 7 a sandwich filling. Spread on whole wheat bread arid add 'a finely -'shrcd- deja salad 'greens. The. temperature of molten lava -Mrock material from inside the earth's crust is estimated at between 2500 and 3500 degrees Fahrenheit.

MRS. NANCY SKEILY Nancy is a bookkeeper. She keeps your balance and sees -that your deposits and withdrawals are correctly recorded. She has been employed by the bank for five years and like all of us at First-National, she is devoted to the principle of SERVING YOU Audrain County's Only National Bank First in Service First in Safety Lotz-WHIiams Betrothal Announced Tea Sunday Miss Virginia Rose Williams' betrothal to William E. Lotz, hospital man.

third class, of Mexico was announced Sunday afternoon when hor sister. Mrs. John R. McGowan of Crntralia. was hostess at a tea at the Jefferson Tea Room.

50 friends of the Married in St. Brendan Church en- i gaged rouple were invited from 3 to 55 o'clock and were greeted by bridp and her L. Williams and (Leppard Studio Photo) Miss Virginia Rose Williams Wearable Shirtwaist The tailored shirtwaist is wonderful in any particularly useful in: warjrt jecause of its lines! ThiS one lias 1 ilextra appeal shoulder tucks to ease the bodice, choice button orvzip- No. 2389 is rut in 16, IS, 20, 36. 38, 40.

42 and 44. Size IS, 4 or 4 yds. 35-in. Send. 25c fop PATTERN the prospective mother, Mrs.

J. Mrs. Mc-Gowan. "Ginny and Bill" in silver let- tering on napkins revealed the news of the forthcoming marriage, plans for which have not been completed. An arrangement of sweet peas in pastel shades centered the refreshment table with white lighted tapers in crystal holders at either end.

The tea table was presided over by Mrs. Martin Haercr and Mrs. Bernard Elder. Daughter of Mr Mrs. Williams of 406 Abat street, the bride-to-be lias been employed by the Southwestern Bell Telephone company since her graduation from the Mexico High School with the class of 1949.

The bridegroom-to-be is the son jf Mrs. George Isman, and he lale Howard Lotz. In June ollowing his graduation from St. 3rendan High School in 1948, he in the service, and is now attending the Naval Medical ichool at Bethesda. Md.

Guests invited to the announcement party were Mrs. Walter ewell and Mrs. Louis Sterrett of Centralia, Miss Shirley and Miss losemary Jones of Fulton, and Miss Carolyn Picrccll, Miss Flos- ic Duty, Miss Beatrice Fecht, Miss Lois Miss Mary Barker, Miss Rosa dairy, Mrs. James Boul- vare. Miss Mary Margaret Nelson, Mrs.

Jack Adams, Mrs. O. C. Estes, Miss Helen Myers, Miss Carol Penn, Mrs. Lockridge, Mrs.

Kenneth Sullivan, Mrs. Vinton Hays, Mrs. lobert Brown, Mrs. B. T.

Younger, Miss Gay Miller. Mrs. Robert McGee. Miss Betty Davis, Mrs. £eorgc Isman.

Miss Mary Dc- pres Lotz, Miss Connie Lotz, Mrs. Joyce Barrett, Miss Lorene iOwry, Miss Dorothy Hucker, Miss Doris Griffith, Miss Betty Sullivan, Miss Margery Fecht. Miss Rose Ann Murnin, Mrs. Robert Rivers, Miss Dorothy Baker, Mrs. P.

Griffin, Mrs. James Pulis, Mrs. Albert Tyree. Mrs. Robert Hopkins, Mrs.

Kermit Head, Mrs. Orville Fishburn, Mrs. Porter Bezner, Mrs. Audrey Beckman, Mrs. Margaret Story.

Mrs. Wil DR. R. L. SEARFOSS OPTOMETRIST Correct Visual Analysis Modern Eyewear Prompt Lens Duplication Optical Repairs Office Opposite Mexico Savings Bank 106a South Jefferson Mexico, Missouri Sam Miller and Mrs.

John Oliver. Auxvasse P-TA Program at Benton The main show of the Auxvasse Parent-Teacher Association's fiesta will be repeated Wednesday evening at the Benton City community hall at o'clock. The show is being sponsored by the Benton City extension club. Food will be served by the club during the evening. Mrs.

Floyd McDermit of Auxvasse, is publicity chairman of the organization. Name, Address, Style Number and Size. Address PATTERN BUREAU, Mexico Evening Ledger, Box 42, Old Chelsea Station, New 11, N. Y. Ledger Advertising Pays.

HER FAVORITE VALENTINE RED SATIN HEARTS 1 Ib. $2.25 214 Ibs. with velvet rose $5.00 RED FOIL HEARTS oz. .75 1 Ib. $1.75 $3.00 FOR GOOD THINGS TO EAT" GEORGE ALBUS Saturday Bride Mexico (Mo.) Evening Ledger Society Page Feb.

1951 Mrs. George who was married Saturday morning at the St. Brendan church. The Rev. Homer J.

Noser, assistant pastor, officiated at the 8 o'clock double ling ceremony. Before her marriage, Mrs. Isman was Mrs. Howard Lotz. After the ceremony, the couple left for a three weeks' wedding trip to Florida, and on their return will reside in Mexico.

Board of MONUAY Stewards of Mexico Methodist Church, 7:30 p. m. Parent Education Study Group of Eugene Field school, 7:30 p. m. with Mrs.

Maurice Maze. Orpheus Music Club practice, Missouri Power and Light 7:30 p. m. BAR, 7 p. in Dean's Room of Mrs.

Janes to Join Husband in Honolulu Mrs. Paul Janes will leave Tuesday for the west coast to sail to Honolulu to join her husband. Private First Class Janes, who is stationed at Pearl She will be met in Los Angeles, by Mr. and Mrs. James Jesse, an uncle and aunt of Private Janes, who are former Mexico residents.

Mrs. Janes is the former Miss Norma Jane Seymour of Centralia, and Private Janes' parents are and Mrs. Pearl Janes of 1114 Harwood. To Washington To Miss Rita Janes and Miss Mary Sue Smith left Saturday for Washington, -D. where they have accepte'd government positions.

Miss Janes is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Janes, and Miss Smith's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith.

Ben Bolt Grill. Hostesses: Mrs. William DeJarnett and Mrs. J. R.

Edwards'of Centralia; Mrs. J. M. Ward, Mrs. Ross Ewing, Mrs.

W. W. Pollock, Miss Mable Grafford, Miss Martha Ward, Mrs. T. E.

Hook and Mrs. J. W. McCubbin. TUESDAY Helping Hand Circle of KD and Sons, 2:30 p.

with Mrs. Robert Crews with Mrs. Charles Squires, Mrs. M. A.

Clark and Mrs. M. Stanley Hall assisting-. Miss Nelle Sanford program leader. Chautauqua Circle, 2 p.

at Mexico Library. Rosa May 'Past Noble Grand Club, 7:30 in recreation room of Missouri Power and Light company. Mrs. Leland Crews and Mrs. Grover Atkins hostesses.

Whatsoever Miss Betty L. Cox Becomes Bride Of George Albus At St. Brendan church Saturday Miss Betty Lou Cox became the bride off George Al- bus, both of Mexico, in the presence of a large group, of friends and relatives. The double ring; ceremony was read by the Rev, Homer J. Noser, assistant church pastor, at o'clock.

White winter flowers were used decorate the church. The bride is the daughter 5 'of Mr. and Mrs: Marvin Cox of who entertained at ception at their home following the ceremony. Sisters of the bride, Mrs. George Tiller, and Miss JCK anne Cox, both of Laddonia, served as her andi wore identical dresses of wool jersey, differing only ire color.

Mr. Albus, son of Mr. and? Mrs. Henry Albus of near asked his brothers, Frank Albus. of Norborne and Bernard Albus of Mexico, to- be his attendants; Given in marriage by her-father, the former Miss Cox chose a winter white- wool jersey street length dress for her The short sleeved blouse was buttoned from the waist in the front tov the 1 high and narrow skirt was made with a kick pleat.

A small hat of matching material with a short winter white veil completed her costume, and! she carried, a. prayer; book adorned! with a with whiter streamerstf Mrs. Tiller, who was of honor, was dressed Ins wool Jersey with a matching; hat, and her corsage was of talisman roses. The Miss petal pink and hat of shade. a corsage of talisman roses.

For her daughter's Mrs. Cox wore a browre silk dress, with: brown; accessories. Each mother had a corsage of white carnations. Nearly 100 friends and! relatives' attended the'reception. A bouquet of yellow Jonquils and white' snapdragons centere'd' the- refreshment table where the guests were served punch and the three- tiered wedding cake that was topped with, miniature bridal couple.

Miss Darlene Miss, Wanita.Luttrell and Mrs. leona McGee served! the 1 After a short wedding: Albus and his bride will return Mexico- to make their home for the-present at 905 East-Promenade street. Both are employed! by Consolidated Electric. Miss Suzanne Striblirig, a student at Sweet Briar-' college- at Sweet Briar, Va. visited last weelC" with Miss-Mary i' Circle of KD and Sons, 2:30 p.

with Mrs. E. Marquette. Mrs. Paul Bradehoft, Mrs.

M. M. Eidson, Mrs. S. C.

Campbell and Mrs. David McGrew assisting hostesses. Friendship Class of Mexico Methodist Church dinner at church, 6:30 p. m. Ralph Finley of St.

Louis guest speaker. Program arranged by Mrs. Helen Allbright. Mexico Country Club duplicate bridge luncheon, 12:30 p. m.

Mexico League of Women Voters, 7:30 p. with Miss Virginia Creigh, Mrs. Gordon Gilman program leader on "You Lose if Inflation Wins." WEDNESDAY Mexico Methodist Church youth choir rehearsal, 6:45 p. m. Mexico Methodist Church, senior choir rehearsal, 7:30.

p. m. THUKSDAT Business Women's Circle of First Presbyterian Church covered- dish supper, 6:30 p. at church. Fern Harrington Circle of First Presbyterian Church, 6:30 p.

at church. Ladies' Aid of Lutheran.Church, 2:30 p. at church." "Miss Corine Greenberg hostess. Tfu- utmost in the greatest degree of understanding and capable painstaking supervision mark the out' standing services conducted by the Arnold Funeral Home. ARNOLD CMAKLE5 AJtNOlO.

who is attending Agttes: Scott: lege at Decatur, Ga. Silver-Trimmed Crocheted! A party blouse," crocheted ins pastel pink, blue, white- or'ins a brilliant color, trimmed; with a one and one-fourth inch banding crocheted! of silver; thread, is hap-; pily decorated' with crocheted little sEver hearts! Widev snugly fitted! band at bot-, torn insures beautiful; fit under skirt. Wear it for dress-up; teams, it with a party skirt, velvet or silver belt. Send 25c for the- Silver-Trimmed Crocheted Low-Cut Sweatee- (Pattern No. 196) 12,.

14,, IS Included' in Instructions, alii mate-- rial requirements, sketches. oC- stitches YOUR NAME 1 DRESS, PATTERN NUMBER tOK CAROL. CURTIS Evening: Ledger Box 229v Madison Square Statiore New York lOi. N. Patterns ready to- fill orders.

immediately. For special hand- Hns: of order via first'class mail include-an extra, 5c per pattern. '-SAVE FINE FURNITURE CLINE COMPLETE HOME FURNISHER'S MEXICO, MO. PHONE 90 EVENING APPOINTMENTS.

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Years Available:
1887-1977