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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1970
Page
7
The Monroe County community notes the installation of new Monroe Legion and auxiliary officers. Post commander Roy Tom Jones and Ed Delaney lead the roster, with details on officers and upcoming meetings, plus reports on local club activities, bridge damage, and nearby events.
Vandalia VFW announces its annual chicken barbecue set for August 23 at the Ashburn Veterans Hall. Proceeds fund local post activities and veterans programs. The event complements the Aug. 22 tractor pull at Tri-County Recreation Area with $750 in prize money. Local residents Mel Current and Richard Haas listed among organizers.
Sturgeon rural mail carrier Mitchell A. Bartee retired July 31 after more than 40 years serving the Sturgeon area. A dinner at Collier's Corner Cafe honored him with postal colleagues present. Grandchildren James M. Holdman, Leslie Susan Bartee, and Barbara Jane Bartee noted. He and his wife plan to live in Sturgeon and travel.
The Christian Women's Fellowship in Laddonia praised Bartee for long mail service history, noting he carried mail by horse and car, aided town and church, and was named Citizens of the Year in 1957. Plans for church program, October visits to facilities, and entertainment details were discussed.
A Mexico Missouri field report states a tractor backed through a closed barn door to escape flames. The barn owned by Mrs. Mabuss Marvin Fair, auctioneer of Centralia, was burning Sunday near Mexico. Firemen said heat from the blaze caused the scare as the self-rescue occurred by 7 a.m. Auction arrangements noted for the property.
Jaycees sponsor event at Mexico Missouri with ten tractor classes including 7000 lb Hot Rod and 12000 lb Farmers Stock no blower. Tractors enter from 3:00 p.m. for light classes then Garden Tractors at 6:00 p.m. A mechanical sled will be used. dinner and refreshments planned.
ASCS Community Committee elections will be held in each community on Sept 11. Boundaries match prior years: Curvie Linn Loutre Prairie Saling Salt River South Fork as one area and Wilson Township. Committees to be nominated and elected at 8 p.m. Sept 11 with county committee voting at 10 a.m. Sept 19. Local meeting places to be announced.
New Haven Connecticut AP John Hay Whitney donated 15 million dollars to Yale University to fund residential housing for 600 students to ease overcrowding after Yale became coeducational last fall. University spokesman called the gift among the largest individual donations to Yale.
Montgomery residents host Kan sas City visitors including Mr and Mrs Charles Smith and relatives of Mrs Edith Gentry. visits stretch to San Antonio and Orange California with family news and hospital stays. Oliver reunion planned at Bethel church with basket dinner and program. Local society notes report meetings of Wesleyan Service Guild with officers and corsage gifts for service. hospital news and conference delegate remarks rounded out the update.
Audrain County Farm Bureau announces a Family Fair titled From Farm to Home to be exhibited at the 4 H Center on Tuesday August 18. Walter Buehr will host a queen contest and style show with a library display. Exhibits will include 4 H and FFA projects, home crafts, foods, needlework, garments, baked goods, canned fruits and vegetables, and a wide range of crafts and hobbies.
The seven man Harvard Corporation sent out about 200000 requests for advice on a replacement for Pusey who has announced his retirement effective next June.
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