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Mexico Ledger from Mexico, Missouri • Page 5

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Mexico Ledgeri
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Mexico, Missouri
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Snoddy Club Has Program of Four Old Masters Musical selections by four old masters, Bach, Handel, Mozart and Beethoven, were presented at the October meeting of the Abbie Llewellyn Snoddy Music club held Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. W. Van Wyngarden, Colonial Hill. The program was arranged by Mrs.

Thurman Stallings, and was opened with a piano solo. Prelude in Minor from the Well Tempered Clavichord, Bach, by Miss Addie Fairchild. The remainder of the program included:" Piano solo Prelude and Fugue Flat Minor from the Well Tempered Clavichord, Bach, Miss Lee Etta vocal solo, "My Heart Ever Faithful," Bach, by Mrs. Charles C. Morley; Vocal solos, "Largo" and "Wher'ere You Handel, by Mrs.

Harry Cowley; "Chaconne in Handel, by Mrs. Murray Motley of Auxvasse; Vocal solo, "Voiche Sapete, Mozart, by Mrs. O. W. Hacker, and piano solo, "Adagio" of Sonata Pathetique, Beethoven, by Mrs.

Glenn Mclntire. Mrs. Logan Kidd gave a sketch of the life of Bach. Miss Maude Orita Wallace presided over the business session that preceded the program. Benny Alexander, Delbert Longford Report to Club Sewing Susies Eager Beavers 4-H club met in joint session at the home of Garnham Talbott Monday.

The meeting was. opened at 7:30 with the 4-H pledge, and roll call responses were "The 4-H event I liked best" Benny Alexander reported on his trip t9 Kansas City to the American Royal, and Delbert Langf ord told of the state contest in Columbia, where he received a red ribbon. Mrs. Gene Smith, who with Mr. Smith, was in Columbia on Saturday, told of the Missouri University football game, which they all attended.

Earl Smith, the president, appointed Betty, Jo Benny. Alexander and Jane Paris as a committee to nominate new officers. A wiener roast and marshmallow toast was "enjoyed with fruit punch, made by Glenda Alexander, Beverly Cunningham, Shu-ley Garnett and Betty Parkey. The game "Dollar, Dollar," was played, and the -group square danced around the bonfire. The following parents were visitors: Mr Mrs.

Charles Glass, Mrs. Fontella Mrs. Gene Smith, Smith, Howard Kelly and Harry Galloway. Nature Night Club Organized in Molino Mexico (Mo.) Evening Ledger Page Ocr. 24, 1950 Gerald Eugene Karen Lavern Karen Lavern Blackwell, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Irvin Blackwell of Mexico, Route 1, is 19 months old. Gerold Eugene Blackwell, five and a half year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Blackwell of Mexico, Route 1.

Personal News From Laddonia A Missouri Nature Knight club was at. the Molino school under the of the teacher, Cauthorn. The 23 students enrolled. A field trip was'enjoyed by the group, and each member brought back live leaves or weeds, and they were identified by the other An interesting talk on conservation was -given the group by Walter Hafner on October 16. By MRS.

H. G. SIPPLE E. Hitz is having all his farm buildings painted by Mark Spurlock. Miss Gertrude Smith has returned to Portland, to spend the winter.

Mr. and Mrs. Deck Lake and daughter, Mrs. Fontella have a new car. Dick Parrish has completed a.

new garage at the farm home of Mr Mrs. J. E. Moore, occupied by Mr. and Mrs.

J. C. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Gruer have announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Miss Mae Kathryn Gruer, to Lloyd Gardner of Fulton.

The wedding will take place at the bride's home Sunday, October 29. The first edition of the "Cat's 'high school newspaper, was issued last week. It is sponsored by Mr. Woodruff. Mr.

and Mrs. Verle Langford, Mr. and Mrs. George Dyer and Mrs. Joe Shaw spent Saturday in St Louis.

i Mr Mrs. E. E. Erdel and family have moved to their newly purchased home in Laddonia. Mr.

and Mrs. John E. Hansen departed by motor last Thursday for Ft. Worth, Tex. visit Mr.

and Mrs. Ralph Hanly, in-law sister of Mrs. Hansen. Plans are in op cration for the annual P. T.

O. Carnival Friday evening, November 3, at the school auditorium. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Humphreys of Indianapolis, spent Saturday with her mother, Mrs.

E. F. Haycraft, and Mr. Haycraft On Sunday Mrs. Haycraft and Miss Mabel Haycraft accompanied the Humphreys home for.

a week's visit. Miss Mabel is on a week's vacation from her work in Mex- "Know Your Fabrics," giving the different types of rayon, their uses and treatment. She was assisted by Mrs. A. R.

Hancock, Mrs. L. R. Parrish and Mrs. H.

Sipple. During the social hour the hostess served a salad plate and coffee. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Clyde Moore November 3. Miss Ellen Jane Parker spent the weekend with her grandpar ents, Mr Mrs.

Henry Elliot' of Santa Fe. and Mrs. Charles Summer ton and daughter, Alice, will leave Wednesday morning for Granite City, 111., to reside with their daughter, Mrs. Truxton Allen and family until they can pur chase desirable property. Lad donia regrets to lose these fin folks.

Mrs. William Silvey remain critically ill at the Levering hos pital in Hannibal. WEEKEND IN HAYTI Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lotton an the latter's son, A.

W. Hager spent the weekend in Hayti visi ing Mr. Lotton's aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. J.

W. Schrader. Thej were accompanied by Mrs. Char les Sheldon of Hannibal, who re mained in Hayti for a longer visi with her parents, Mr. and Mrs Schrader.

mmanuel Shrine Observe Fourth birthday in November On November 13, the members Emmanuel Shrine, Order of the Vhite Shrine of Jerusalem, will bserve the fourth birthday of hat organization with a special irogram. At the regular meeting Jionday light at the Masonic hall plans vere made for this annual party and other future meetings. Mrs. E. A.

Shannon, worthy high priestess, was in charge of the assisted by Arthur Neill of Cemralia, watchman of shep- Mrs. G. W. Oilman, district deputy of this area, was given special recognition, and addressee he group. Following the meeting, Mrs.

Shannon led a "Phun Phrolic" in which all the members shared, concluding with Hal- owe'en games and refreshments. Mrs. John H. Russell is general hospitality chairman, and she was assisted in serving refreshments by Mrs. Glen Mayes, Mrs.

Anna Grinstead, Mrs. Maudie Burton, Mrs. John Maddox, Miss Mary Edith Sims, Mrs. Willeta Turner, and Miss Mae Crump, all of Centralia. Others present included: Mrs.

John Young of Paris, Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs.

E. J. Gibbs. Mr. and Mrs.

Hubert Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Lipp, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Parker, Miss Gladys Brundege, Mrs.

Porter Cauthorn, Miss Mabel Grafford, Mrs. Mildred Greenup, Mrs. Harritt Woodward, Mrs. Edward Brocksieck, Mrs. C.

W. Green, Mrs. John H. Gamble, Mrs. F.

D. Ritz, Mrs. Lillie McFarland, Mrs. Ross White, Mrs. Gus Steinman, Mrs.

J. V. White, Mrs. Fred Kent, Mrs. Clyde Walker, Mrs.

Lewis Harris. Mrs. Milton A. Clark, Mrs. Howard Richards, Harry R.

Day, Mr. Gilman and Mr. Mayes. On December 11 a ceremonial will be held when new members will be initiated into the Shrine. Visits are planned to Columbia.

Washington, and Rolla during November. Holding Revival Here Midway CWF Will Meet to Sew The Christian Women's Fellowship of the Midway Christian church will, meet at the home of Mrs. Bert C. Berrey on Thursday. November 2, to begin the winter sewing for Church World Service.

Last year, the women sent 165 pounds of clothing for over sea relief through the Church World Service. Ledger comics are the best. ico. Miss Frances McClintic was hostess to the Fortnightly club Friday afternoon. Mrs.

Nell Bellamy Vincent of Fresno, who is a house guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Moore, was a guest.

Mrs. 1C G. Kennen gave a departmental program on Press and Publicity. The mainj program was given by Mrs. Clyde Moore, who informed the ladies on GET YOUR CAR READY FOR Now is the time to put in and to lubricate your risk, the Let us save you winter worry by preparing your car for winter now Don't risk the weather.

Weakly Service 3 CLARK and MONROE Plenty of modern masonry homes with asbestos of brick, stucco, concrete, cinder look wonderfully different. That's because they're painted with a very special product designed to Stand up against the alkali that is present in all that is destructive to ordinary paints. The chlorinated Rubber Base makes (his product safe from alkali; makes it stay on and gives it a velvety surface appearance that everyone admires. Here, now, in white and a range of appealing colors. For fine appearance and long life insist on TRUSCON PARA' STONETEX.

A verage 20 30 ft. fcunga low, two coots, abouf MEXICO BLDG. PROD. CO. Phone 71 500 E.

Railroad Xne Key. and Mrs. C. E. Farrell of Diamond, evangelist and singer, wHo-are holding a two weeks' revival service at the Church of on Abat street that began Sunday night.

Services begin each evening at 7:45 o'clock and will be concluded on Sunday, November 5. The Rev. Herbert Clevenger is pastor of the church. Christian Women Vote $25 for Sunday School Room on Church Members of the Christian Women's Fellowship met at the Christian church in Benton City Friday. "Blest Be the Tie" and "Lo! This Is Fellowship" were the opening hymns, followed by a prayer by Mrs.

Calvin Turner, president. During the business session it was decided to give S25 toward the fund for the new Sunday school room, which has been built on to the church. The Rev. Fred Barbour, St. James, was the guest speaker, his topic being "Women's Work in the Church." Mrs.

James Martin provided a phonograph record on "How to be a good Sunday school teacher." Fourteen members answered roll call with a Bible verse. Mrs. Barbour was also present. The benediction was repeated by the group in closing the meeting- Refreshments were served during the social hour. Honored at Patty Given by Mrs.

David Woolf oik entertained Saturday afternoonr-'wfth birthday party for her 1 Anna Lorraine, who was 10- years old. Games were played) wiffi; prizes going to the winnersV refreshments were served the group. Those present were Timothy Gale Duff en, Karen. Kay. Wool-, folk, Glenda Joyce Tate, Marlyri June George, Phyllis Joyce George, Barbara Ann 'Collier, Norma Jean Wanda Jean.

Johnson, Mary Frances Johnson, Audrey Faiye Marshall, Nancy Jean Waolfollc. Gary Lee Woolfolk and. Mr. and; Mrs. Don Marshall of Centealia.

Lijttleby Youth Study 10 Commandments At Bi-Monthly Meeting The Littleby Methodist Youth Fellowship met with Charlotte Yostmeyer for the regular meeting, with Bill Lierheimer, president, in charge of the business meeting. The group decided to use more films this year in lesson presentation. Each member is to try to develop a project, however large or small, to enable him personally to increase his MYF fund giving. The group will again adopt a family at Christmas time and sing carols to shut-ins. More parties will be planned for the coming year.

Arthur Petty was appointed program leader for the next meeting, which will be held at the Charles Lierheimer home, November 12. Don Bannisier and Charles Lierheimer, will be same leaders. The "Ten Commandments" were taken separately and read and discussed by the group. After the lesson, several games were played and the hostess' mother, Mrs. Joe Yostmeyer, served refreshments.

Those present were Elaine Ruse, Clarinda Doerpe, Bob James, Bernie Doerge, Bill Lierheimer, Bob Doerge, Charles Lierheimer, Don Bannister, Woodrow Black, Mrs. Charles Lierheimer, Jo Anne Yostmeyer and Mr. Yostmeyer. You'll rend morning's headlines in this evening's Ledger. Get your world and local news first by rcadine thft Ledger.

IT STRETCHES IT BOUNCES IT CRACKS The most fun for children and adults at only Sl.OO at THE FISM 902 East Jackson (Alice Fish) To save, read Ledger ads. SHOWER FOR PECKS Mr. and Mrs. Fred F. Peck were honored at a shower at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Warner Williams Saturday evening; with Mr- and; Mrs. L. Byrnes Hawthorne, as assisting hostesses. Eight other couples were in- I eluded in the guest list.

Why are they spooky? Because it's a mystery to rnosf folks how. we can bring you such tempting at these amazing low pricesl CASUALS SPORTS Broken Sixes All Colors FEW AT $2.97 CHILDREN'S All Sizes, All Leather Long 1 VALUES TO $5.95 2 97 FAMttY SHOE STORE WEST SIDE SQUARE Mr. and Mrs. Franklin J. Knighl Ouk 1'urk, Michigaii Starting at 1 P.

M. Having sold the farm and moving to town, I will sell at the Lewis farm, 31 miles north of Mexico on the Molino road, first house east of the Powell's Ford bridge, the following: 40 Years accumulation of Furniture, Dishes, Glassware, Tools, Pots and Pans, etc. Some are good, some are not so good and some I will give you to haul away. I may sell something you have been looking for a long time. Stanley Blattmer Ed Baker, Auct.

Les Crews, Clerk Come why you could pay $1,000 more and still not get all the extra room, ease of handling and famous dependability of Dodge! IAT BETTER way to spend 5 minutes than by laving Yes. just 5 minutes is all it takes for us to show you why Dodge owners say you could pay $1,000 more for a car and still not get all that the new bigger value Dodge gives you! We'll show you roominess room and hat room too, leg room, shoulder room-that cars costing hundreds of dollars more can't match. We'll let you sample handling ease, the start-and- stop smoothness of Fluid Drive that you'll want to make your own "for keeps." You'll learn about famous Dodge ruggedness and dependability that saves you money year after year. Before you decide on any car, come in! See how you'll be miles and dollars ahead by buying now. wait, spend 5 minutes with us-save AW GAR THAT PISASED US BOTH MORE! flfew Bigger Vafae.

DODGE few doffars more ffianfftefQwesf-pffceitcafS 200 East Liberty Motors, Inc. Mexico. Mo. fc.M.

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