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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1971

Page

5

Waeckerle Named PR Director at Wetterau Foods

Herbert H. Waeckerle appointed public relations director for Wetterau Foods, Inc., located at 8400 Pershall Road in Hazelwood, Missouri, reporting to president Ted C. Wetterau. He previously led PR at American Investment Company for eight years and spent seven years with the St. Louis Globe-Democrat before moving into public relations in 1956.

Herbert H. Waeckerle Wetterau Foods, Inc Pershall Road Hazelwood Ted C. Wetterau Waeckerle American Investment Company St. Louis Globe-Democrat

Wal-Mart Employee of the Month Contest Begins Apr 1

Wal-Mart launches an Employee of the Month Contest picking a monthly winner for nine months by customer vote. Ballots in store allow customers to choose their favorite clerk, with April’s top vote earning a $10 merchandise certificate. Store staff also votes monthly at meetings for an added prize for their chosen employee.

Wal-Mart

Electric Motor Service Opens In Mexico

Two Kansas City transplants, Ralph Siron and Bruce Schroeder, launch S S Electric Motors Service in Mexico at 1120 Omar St. The skilled repair shop handles all sizes of electric motors and serves the local area with experienced technicians.

Mexico Kansas City Ralph Siron Bruce Schroeder S&s Electric Motors Service Omar St

Savings Bonds January sales report for area and state

iAudrain County Savings Bonds Committee chair iW Curry announced January sales of U S Savings Bonds totaled 49183 locally, reaching 8 percent of the 1971 goal. State chair Donald W Douglas Jr reported Missouri January sales at 12015258, or 9 percent of the 1971 goal.

Iw. Curry iAudrain County Savings Bonds Committee U. S Donald W. Douglas Jr Missouri Savings Bonds Division

Meyer Named President of Southwest Missouri State College

Dr Duane G Meyer, 44, was named president of Southwest Missouri State College by the Board of Regents, succeeding acting president since November. A Carroll Iowa native, he joined the staff in 1955, has been dean of faculties and provost, and holds degrees from the University of Dubuque and the State University of Town. Under a five year contract he will be paid 27000 dollars annually and prefers no installation ceremony.

Springfield Duane G. Meyer Southwest Missouri State College Board of Regents Arthur Mallory Missouri Meyer Carroll Iowa University of State University of Town

Beebe Named to Frontier Tower President's Club

John W. Beebe was named to Frontier Tower Life Insurance Co. President's Club for outstanding community service and personal production of 1 532 150 in life insurance in seven months of 1970. He is regional director for Northeast Missouri and resides with his wife Dorothy and family at 627 Woodlawn Ave Jefferson City.

John W. Beebe Frontier Tower Life Insurance Co Jefferson City Mr. Beebe Northeast Missouri Dorothy Woodlawn Ave

Realtors Board To Meet April 20

The Audrain County Board of Realtors will hold its April meeting on April 20 the third Tuesday at the Air Park Restaurant. Dinner at 6 30 will be followed by a meeting in the Air Park Motel conference room. Jim Heim and Francis Morris of Audrain County Abstract Co. will present a program on titles and abstracts to real property in this area. Affiliates and Associates are welcome.

Audrain County Board of Realtors Air Park Jim Heim Francis Morris Audrain County Abstract Co

Sees Need Of New Products Sees Need Of New Products

Missouri and Illinois must push new product developments as defense cuts hurt the St Louis region. A Regional Industrial Development Corp report to governors cites a $458 million regional economic loss and $139 million income loss from defense budget reductions. It urges federal spending in transportation housing medicine and pollution control to refresh commerce. the group promotes business growth in metropolitan St Louis.

ST. Louis Missouri Tinois Regional Industrial Development Corp Winois Designer

Envoy Mantilla Ortega to speak at Missouri Bar meeting

Ecuador ambassador to the United States Carlos Mantilla Ortega will address the Missouri Bar Association at its mid year meeting in Jefferson City on April 23.

Fulton Carlos Mantilla- Ortega United States Ecuador Missouri Bar Association Jefferson City

Rates may dip slightly as borrowers hesitate

New York based AP analyst notes bankers expect rates to stay steady into year end, with only possible minor reductions. Borrowing remains below bank desires as consumer enthusiasm lags post recession, despite easier terms. Banks doubt additional cuts will energize reluctant borrowers.

New York

Help Wanted Index Signals Slow Recovery Amid Malaise

Consumer sentiment has dipped with tax pressures, while unemployment nudges up to 6 percent. The Conference Board help wanted index slipped to 77 in February from 78 in January, suggesting a sluggish recovery and that job prospects may improve slowly later in the year.

University of Michigan Conference Board

Investor Confidence and Emotional Swings Drive Market Rebound

The stock market has rebounded to five year levels amid emotional buying and selling. Analysts cite optimism over corporate profits and a fading depression, while the Sindlinger investor confidence index slides from 84.1 to 81.8, signaling cautious sentiment.

Yonder Hills Sindlinger & Co

Wetterau Division Names New Sales Head

S A Sam Gunter is appointed sales manager of Wetterau Foods Scott City Missouri division by William R Miller. Gunter, 45, formerly perishables sales manager, joined Wetterau ten years ago as meat supervisor. He succeeds Jacob W Foster who bought an IGA in Pocahontas Arkansas and remains with Wetterau.

Scott City Wetterau Foods

World's Biggest Lead Producer in Missouri District

The southeast Missouri lead district in Washington, Iron and Reynolds counties became the world s largest lead producer. In 1970 the district mined 432 576 tons of lead valued at more than 135 million, nearly 75 percent of U.S. mine production and just over 12 percent of world total, according to Dr William C Hayes, state geologist and Missouri Geological Survey director.

Rolla, Mo Southeast Missouri William C. Hayes Missouri Geological Survey Washington, Iron and Reynolds Counties U.S Hayes

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