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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1975
Page
6
Paris High School seniors from the 1975 class pose with their parents in a formation noting addresses and future plans. More senior pictures will appear in upcoming editions.
Wellsville citizens are urged to back city projects to rehab homes with HUD funds. A public meeting heard Al Caffey of Boonslick Regional Planning Commission outline a $110,000 grant plan, with $24,000 for carpenters and assistants and the rest for materials. The citizen’s committee would control spending with FHA loan options and potential subsidies. Two more meetings were announced for 7 p.m. on Tuesday and April 29 at the city lounge. Nearby, Leo Kemp killed a year old diamondback rattlesnake near Harold Bell residence, warning of more snakes ahead amid spring.
Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Boulware will be honored at an open house Sunday from 2 to 4 pm at Pleasant Grove Church in Hatton, observing their 25th wedding anniversary. The event is being planned by their family and friends.
A temporary foster home program funded by the Missouri Council on Criminal Justice will place six to eight children in local homes across Montgomery and Warren counties. The plan mirrors a Mexico MCCJ project and seeks responsible families to care for ages 2 to 16, with $7 per day per child. Contacts are listed in Audrain, Montgomery, and Warren counties for interested families.
Laddonia Jaycee Wives announced the annual Harvest Festival set for August 22 to 24 at the Jaycee Hall. Quilt project tickets to be given away April 27. regional meeting at Mexico on April 26. 1975 76 committees named including publications benevolence and scholarship. Community reports noted Cancer Crusade canvassing and a surprise birthday honor for Mrs. Cornelia Wallen.
Mark Twain Junior High eighth grade band won the top rating at the Han nibal junior high contest performing Variation Overture and Bandology under Mr. Dave Taylor. Soloists included Dori Patterson on bassoon and Regena Meyer on sax with many other students earning A to B grades. Calendar notes reference church events and upcoming assemblies, with Ralls County R-2 menus for next week.
Mexico Ledger lists daily publication except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Rates: $2 25 monthly by carrier in Mexico and nearby towns. annual mail rates vary by region. armed forces members pay $1 50 per month. Office hours 8 00 am to 5 30 pm weekdays and 8 00 am to 3 00 pm Saturdays.
In Jefferson City a state Democratic committee refined a plan to replace winner take all with proportional representation for 1976 delegates. The proposal, due to the DNC by July 1, would allocate delegates to reflect each candidate’s precinct and district level support, such as 40 percent of delegates for 40 percent of the vote.
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