Personal News of Wellsville and Club Activities
Personal notices list Wellsville residents including McClain as president and Whatley as vice president with a long roster of names for Pep Club and cheerleaders. A St Pauls Baptist Church service in Wellsville is announced with speaker Mrs W M Duncan and choirs from Mexico. Wellsville Garden Club notes a shrub Roll Call topic and plans for landscaping, flower baskets, library boxes, and a July flower show with Montgomery City club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D McClain
Mary Whatley
Vicki Hiidebrand
Becky
Whatley
Gloria ‘Harrington
Lorraine Kemp
Earlene Yelton
Rhonda “Beckett
Jean Arens
Deanna
Ears
Patty Cahall
Kathy «Dunn
Joni Keith
Theresa Maupin
Mary Pat Wortman
Susie Bastean
Donna Berry
Karen Cornelius
Carylle Eckler
Jean Eckler
Laura Koester
Dona Lemasters
Vicki Baur
Dorcas Davey
Sarah «Blackshaw
Judy Harrington
Paula Reagan
Terri McClain
St. Paul's Baptist Church
Wellsville
W. M. Duncan
Second Baptist Church
Mexico
Elwood Kemp
Lewis Bynum
Hyelyn Cole
Wellsville Garden Club
Claude Slonaker
H. 8
Wilson
LeRoy Pease
St. “Louis
Wilson and
Hudson Streets
Montgomery City Club
Payroll Tax May Increase 41 Percent in 1972
Washington AP reports the House Ways and Means Committee approved costly Social Security and Medicare benefit increases financed by higher payroll taxes. A likely 1972 tax rise to 5.4 percent on a $10,600 wage base would lift withholding to $672.40 for effectees and $672.40 for employers, from this year’s $405.60 on $7,600. Final House and Senate votes remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Senate
Civil rights activist Julian Bond hospitalized in Albany
Julian Bond, 31, civil rights activist and Georgia legislator, was rushed to Albany Medical Center Hospital with abdominal pains. He remained in satisfactory condition as doctors performed extensive tests. Bond was stricken in his motel room and was to participate in Black Week activities at the State University campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N.Y
Georgia
Julian Bond
Albany Medical Center
Bond
State University
Wild turkey season opens in Monroe County for 10 days
The Paris area reports the wild turkey season began today and will run ten days with special permits sold in the clerk’s office at 7.50 dollars each. Mx Mennefee notes twenty five and thirty permits sold. many turkeys are present in the county. A CART representative visited the county court to explain the system and help plan for next year. Bonnie Bohannon of Joplin is new case worker at Monroe County Welfare Office in Paris, starting last week. The Paris Chapter of PEO met at Mrs. Ellington’s home with co-hostess Mrs. Gerster. three new members initiated. Beta Sigma Phi held a joint Founders Day meeting with plans for May 2 Mothers Day program at the country club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mennefee
Westweder
Monroe County
Bonnie Bohannon
Joplin
Monroe County Welfare
Paris
PEO
Ralph Ellington
Paul Gerster
Harold Vaughn
Barbara Vaughn
George Nevins
Beta Sigma Phi
Legion Hall
Ruth Bailey
National Office
Country Club
Nixon Accepts Honorary Membership in U S Table Tennis Assn
President Nixon has accepted honorary membership in the U S Table Tennis Association following a private White House call to Steenhoven after Vice President Agnew raised concerns about the China tour by 15 American players. The move aligns with a Nixon plan for limited U S China exchanges and possible Chinese visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nixon
U.S
Spira T. Agnew
Graham
Steenhoven
China
White House
Agnew
William P. Rogers
State Department
Ronald L. Ziegler
Collector Files $3.6 Million Tax Report
Audrain County Collector Leo Erdel filed his annual settlement with the county court listing a grand total of 3,819,573.84 in distributions and 3,618,671.73 debited on tax books for the year ended February 28. The report attributes the difference to overpayments by the collector, notes 3,400,675.30 disbursed to the county treasurer and other fund treasurers, and records 181,452.96 not collected or written off. It also notes 36,036.03 in commissions plus 1,409.56 of overpaid funds in 1969.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Erdel
Audrain
Portrait Of A Protester A Vietnam Vet Speaks For Peace
A profile of Dave Slaughter, 22, a South Dakota State University student and Vietnam veteran, attending the Washington demonstrations. He recalls Army experiences, his radicalization, and his mixed feelings about protesting, fearing futility yet driven to action as Arlington gravestones haunt his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Hartnett
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Dave Slaughter
Ruth
Brookings
S.D
Slaughter
Vietnam
Army
Pentagon
South Dakota State University
Custer
Cairo Mayor Faces Uncertain Term After White Group Victory
Cairo Illinois mayor A B Thomas vows to cooperate with the new all white United Citizens for Community Action majority on the city commission but doubts how long he will stay. UCCA wins a majority in the municipal election, defeating a biracial United Front slate. Thomas calls the group extreme right and says they have blocked his efforts. A UCCA commissioner elect says they will unveil a program later, while noting problems seen across major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo, II
United Citizens For Community Action
City Commission
A.B
Pete” Thomas
Thomas
United Front of
Cairo
UCCA
United Front
James
Jimmy’’ Walder
Newark
Detroit
Chicago
Desegregation policy battles in Senate debate
Washington AP report notes Southern senators pressed for a national school desegregation policy to be run by the White House. Sen. Stennis sought to add the policy to a Nixon aid bill of 1.5 billion annually, while Sen. Ervin proposed broader use of funds. The Ribicoff plan to mandate national integration failed 51-35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Northland
Congress
White House
John Stennis
D-Miss
Senate
Sam J. Ervin Jr
D-N.c
Abraham Ribicoff
Dconn
Stennis
Nixon
South
House
Clarence Mitchell
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Elliot L. Richard
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Local Used Car Lot Slashes Prices On 100 Vehicles
Large volume dealer touts over 100 new and used cars with low overhead and factory warranties. Listings include 70 FORD LTD 2 door hard top priced at 3500, 69 MUSTANG and 68 VOLKSWAGEN models priced between 1295 and 3195, plus 63 RAMBLER and 67 GALAXIE among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BUICK
Volkswagen
FORD
Stop the VD Epidemic Explored by Dr Thosteson
The Ledger previews a Monday column by George C. Thosteson M D on venereal disease dangers. It urges teens to learn how VD spreads and how to avoid it, aiming to dispel myths and provide factual guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Thosteson
M.D
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Ft. Lewis
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Ft. Belvoir
1St Air Cavalry
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Maen
Lorela
Phan Rang
Sioux Falls
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