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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1970

Page

6

New Farm Agent Starts at Paris in Monroe County

Jerry Carpenters, new Farm Mechanization agent for the Mark Twain area, begins Monday Aug 17. He will assist area farmers in engineering projects, feed lot design, cattle and hog equipment selection, and farm power use. Carpenters Missouri University graduate and four year war veteran. He previously worked as an engineer for Ralston Purina and in Springfield MO. More on rural fire district organizing, paving on West Marion St, and community notices follow.

Paris Mark Twain Jerry Carpenter Monroe Carpenters University of Missouri, Columbia Ralston Purina Co Springfield Bruce Morgan West Marion St Monroe County Coon and Fox Hunters Association Smiser Monroe County American Legion Post Legion Jim Mintz Russell Boston N.K. Deaver Ross Thompson Edwin Delaney John Ramsey Leslie Parks Victor Pohlman Allen Gallop John H. Vanlandingham Firmin Desloge Hospital St. Louis South Fork Jerry Walch Campbell, Mo Brenda Winterbower Bob Winterbower Monroe County Daniel Boone Caa Parisigh School Ann van Winkle Omaha Neb Elmer van Winkle Charles Ensor Louisiana Texas Alan Stone John E. Stone Chester Sanders Arcadia David Sudsberry J.W. Kendrick Richard Wheelan James Culpepper Earl Ferguson Jaf Jacksonville David Wiard Dawson Hickory St Locust St John Wariren

Montgomery Baptists In Mission Work

The Montgomery City Baptist Church joins six Bear Creek Association churches for a World Missions Conference August 16 to 21. Missionaries from state home and foreign fields will speak at Sunday services and each evening, with special missions classes for all ages. Rev Odell Vandenberg of Newcastle Wyoming will lead Sunday and others will speak at each service. Participating churches include Warrenton Middletown Hopewell Mineola New Florence and Wellsville. The public is invited to attend.

Montgomery City Montgomery City Baptist Church Bear Creek Baptist Association World Missions Conference Southern Baptist Convention Montgomery Odell Vandenberg Newcastle Wyo Warrenton Middletown Hopewell Mineola New Florence Wellsville

Busy Days For Sturgeon Town Fair

Sturgeon Fair schedules a full all day program with a parade horse show and pony show pulling contests rodeo and more. events begin early with entry deadlines at 10 am 4 ft division and open exhibits while junior livestock entries close at 9 am. next events include a youth center arena horse and pony show at 1 pm a children’s pet show at 2 pm and a baby show at 4 pm.

Youth Center Ball Diamond

Farber Personal News Highlights Health Service and Visits

Community health coverage urges every town to have full time public health nursing, possibly via county services or a larger health department. Alfred Mackey and family return from a weeklong trip visiting relatives in Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas, including Lincoln and Lee's Summit. Multiple local social notes cover church events, study club planning, and vacation travels of area residents and extended family.

Alfred Mackey and Sons Kenneth Craven Loup City Nebraska Lincoln Mackey Charles Swaim Lee Summit Sheldon, Mo William Mackey Lawrence George Ellis D. F. Bowers Farber Farber Gom Rothemanity Betterment Starck Virgil Hammack Columbiana Ohio Joy Gamblian Kathy Mexico Howard Lynn Howard Lynn Jr Denver Colo Lynn Kansas City Wilford Cox Daniels’ Park Vandalia Farber Study Club MFWC Malcolm Hesse A. Herman William Shotwell Clayton Williams Herman Merl Graves Dale Joe Sharon Lake ‘of the Ozarks Bridal’ Cave Marvel Cave America Silver ‘Dollar City Dogpatch Harrison, Ark Arerkansas

Wellsville Pool Closes Thursday

Wellsville’s pool will close on Thursday August 20 for the season due to weather and lower attendance. Lifeguards listed include Liza Hintz Carolyn Goshorn Doris Grimwood and Linda McClain with aides and basketball helpers noted. Community activities featured a program at WSCS and plans for a cafeteria supper on September 26 with program packets ordered by Roger Scott.

F.A. Zimmant Curtis Elliott Dae Elliott DeWitt Sev Red Cross George Caudle Corr’boration Barney Fisher Caudle Liza Hintz Carolyn Goshorn Doris Grimwood Linda McClain David Burwell Paula Myers Jean Eckler Sally Smith Terri McClain Sarah Blackshaw Jean Arens Buddy Haislip Kathy McMurtry Debby Presley Sharon Goshorn Anne Lewis Carlolyn Bell Sammy Davis Jr Roger O'Leary Roger Scott

James Howell Rites Sunday at Paris

Funeral services for James Howell 89 of Hannibal will be at 4 p m Sunday at Agnew Funeral Home Paris The Rev James Jones of Sturgeon Christian Church will officiate and burial will be in Bethel Cemetery Holliday He is survived by his wife and two daughters of Hannibal.

Paris James Howell Hannibal Agnew Funeral Home Howell Levering Hospital James Jones Sturgeon Christian Church Bethel Cemetery Holliday Hannival

Centralia Kindergarten Enrollment Set for Tuesday

Kindergarten registration will be held Tuesday August 18 from 8 a.m. to 12 30 p.m. at Chance Elementary School for children five by September 30. Parents must bring birth certificate and records of physical exam and immunization.

Centralia Walter Klein Pre-School Association Chance Albert Roddy Lakewood Calif Cleva Roddy Centralia City Hall Curtis Scott Richard East St. Louis Bernhard Ridgway David Roddy Gary Ralph Roddy Mexico Joe Roddy Winifred Jerry Waisner Goldena Fowler America Sydney Stephens Leo Grace W. M. Spellman Sturgeon

Dance at Centralia Sponsored by TAC at High School

The Teenagers Association of Centralia hosts a summer dance at Centralia High School cafeteria tonight from 8 to 11 p.m. Lemon Tree Brigade will provide music and an admission fee is charged at the door.

Albert Jesse Centralia TAC, Teenagers Association of Cenralia Centralia High School Lemon Tree Brigade

Santa Fe Personal News Highlights Dinner Guests and Visits

Santa Fe report lists dinner guests at Enoch and Orah Smiths home including Mary Gaze Rus sell Hanna and Albert Crigler. Clark reunion attended near Keyetesville with 69 present. John Henry Vanlandinghams eye surgery planned after travel to St Louis. WSCS met at Sidney Mellhany home. Scott Gee returned from Pennsylvania visit with Michael and Mrs Smith.

Eugene Sharp Santa FE Enoch Orah Enyeart Minnie Clark Wilson John Henry Vanlandingiam Jig Charlie Vanlandinghams Mexico John Henry St. Louis Ansue Vanlandingham WSCS Santa Fe United Methodist Church Sidney Mellhany Scott Gee Michael Smith Pennsylvania

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