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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1972

Page

8

Paris School Plans Complete for Paris Staff Openings

Paris R-2 plans new staff across both campuses for the August 2 opening. New high school secretary Libby Williams replaces Dorothy Sadler, with Patsy Riley continuing. Leona Pence is the school nurse. Patricia Mayer joins elementary as eighth grade teacher, among other faculty assignments. Morris Salter remains principal. Gerald Mansfield to coach football at high school with teaching duties. Don Williams becomes athletic director and teaches.

Libby Williame Dorothy Sadler Patsy Riley Leona Pence Rebecca Harrison Illian Hayhurst Nadine Patrick Kay Webb Leon Ely Everett Feitz Margaret Powers Patricia Mayer Monroe City Amy Carter Betty Mitchell Freda Cupp Frances Arebds Ruth Carman June Popkes Myrtle Carman Martha Smith Tucille Wood Helen Wiley Donald Jones Imogene Newbrough Ruth Lutz Elsie Vaughn Doris Wilkerson Phyllis Fischer Wren Robert 1. Seaving Stanberry H.A. Sadler Morris Salter Gerald Mansfield Macon Nelson Pyle Deanne Fear Ottumwa Iowa Betty Henley Mercer Kathryn Fellows Colombia Michael Quigley Artionville Don Williams Joe Branham Mullendore Juanita Belcher Julann Patricia McLaughlin Mallory Sadie Kendrick Judy Salter Mary Long Emmett Brown Dustrial Joanne Barbara Vaughn Buie Goldie Julian Burkhart coun/McLaughlin Joe Coldwell Karen Platz Janetterts Caesl Ghantian Lheaninn DeLaney Jeanelle Hendrix Milton Hendrix Mary Beth Mitchell Herbert Smith Carol Stockton Mary Bong

R-6 Yearbook Presentation At Assembly

Scott's Corner notes 1972 graduates of Community R4 High School and other 1971-72 attendees are invited to visit R-6 on Wednesday August 30 at 2 p.m. for an assembly to present The Trojan yearbook to the student body. Graduates should not arrive before 1 50 p.m. and should get signatures from friends and teachers during the event.

Scott's Corner Community R4 High School Debbie Stuckenschneider Joe Fennewald Trojan

Thompson Signal Lights Before PSC

The Missouri Public Service Commission ordered the Thompson Special Road District and Audrain County Court to respond to Thompson area residents about a railroad crossing. Gulf Mobile and Ohio and Norfolk and Western, plus two other parties, must answer within 10 days or satisfy the complaint. Complainants petitioned the PSC for traffic signal installation at the crossing.

Thompson Special Road District Audrain County Court Missouri Public Service Commission Thompson Area Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Norfolk & Western PSC

Paris district outlines staff and start date for 1972

Registration continues at the high school with 239 enrolled as of August 16 and 18 or 19 new pupils at the elementary. Kindergarten counts at 50. School opens August 28, dismissal 1:30 p.m. Buses run first day. routes similar to last year. Lunches served day one. Paris schools operated by Ralph Jett. Board of Education: Dr. Bob D. Swartz president, Danny Tanzey VP, Keith Deaver secretary, Everet Kendrick, Joe W. Dodge, Dan Harrison. Mrs. Earl James’s daughter Mrs. Joe Gilstrap of Gulf Breeze Fla named Outstanding Elementary Teacher of 1972.

GQLU Leona Pence Joy Peck Shirley/ Williams Nina Hawkins Rebecca Harrison Maxine McGlauchlen Anna May Utterback Betty Heitmeyer Betty Harrison Delmar Smith Charley Pflum Denny Bergman Sears Miss Powers Paris Ralph Jett Earl James Joe Gilstrap Gulf Breeze Fla America

Prange hits Hungate over postoffice voter meetings

Republican candidate Robert L. Prange charges Rep. Bill Hungate with unfair campaign advantage for using post office facilities to meet voters. He calls for Hungate to stop the practice and says the use contravenes election laws and funding norms.

Robert L. Prange Congress Rep Bill Hungate Cong. Hungate Prange Hungate Financial United States Sen. Prange

Missouri Fair Opens Showcasing Farm Wealth and Events

SEDALIA Mo AP Missouri's farm strength is showcased as the annual fair opens with over 333000 in premiums for crops animals and contests including tractor pulling horse show offers 100000 plus grandstand events free except auto and motorcycle races. The fair runs ten days 500000 potential admissions with a 70000 picnic pavilion and 2500 camping spots.

Sedalia Missouri

Lamme Family Reunion At Plunkett Park Mexico

The Lamme family of the late George and Nora held its annual reunion at Plunkett Park in Mexico with a basket dinner. Hosts included Lloyd Doyle of Mexico and Gerald Renner of Moberly. Numerous relatives gathered from multiple states and cities to reconnect and share stories.

George Nora Lamme Plunkett Park Mexico Lloyd Doyle Gerald Renner Moberly Sad Robert Reaster David Gretchen Hyde Park N.Y Bill Maupin Ft. Worth Texas Darrel Chenworth Ft. Belvoir Deaniie L. Dowell Gary Debbie Sandra Cleveland Deloy Doyle Mickey Lisa Rhonda Hannibal Lena Lamme Lillian Rector St. Louis Glen Naysmith Ronnie Tracy Terry Gillett Bridgeton Vernon Norman Phillip Boonville Ray Bingham Robbie Kindall Centralia Chuck Cameron Valerie Tipton Silex Arthur Lamme Harry Stone Eddie Jack Stuart Joe Troesser Steve Angelia Johnny Naysmith Dianne Larry Dean George Rinkle Linda Sue Jane Ann Laddonia Frank Branstetter M.H. Cheneworth Dennis Pearl Sutton Jane Charles Teague Margaret Christensen Karen Eric Christy Bob Leist Jack Elzea Deanna Dana Vandalia Roland Long Nancy John Freida Dowell Roger Montague Sherri Kevin Jeff James Robert Glenn Rose Curryville Ray Lamme Don Kurtz Ray Moore Newton, Kan

John Kakac to be ordained Sunday in Centralia

John Kakac will be ordained into the Christian ministry Sunday at 7 30 p.m. at Parkview Christian Church in Centralia Route 11. He earned a BA from Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly in 1971 and is associate minister at Knoxville Christian Church. The service will feature remarks by William Travis and music by Lloyd Pelfrey.

Centralia John Kakac Parkview Christian Church Route 11 Kakac Central Christian College of the Bible Moberly Claudine Claude Robertson Paul Kahne Knoxville Christian Church Knoxville Town

Arrow Rock Lyceum to Play in Centralia

Guard will sponsor Arrow Rock Lyceum production of Springtime for Henry at Centralia City Hall Monday at 8 p.m. The Benn Levy farce, in its 1931 premiere, features the Lyceum repertory company on tour. A grant from the Missouri State Council on the Arts funds the show. Tickets are at the Guard office. A free Androcles and the Lion screening will be shown in the city square at 3:30 p.m. An Aug. 24 Missouri State Fair appearance by the Centralia High School marching band is noted with two parades and a lawn concert. Band rehearsal is Aug. 22 at 4 p.m.

Centralia Optimists Santa Fe Cedar Crest Audrain County Centralia Fireside Guard Arrow Rock Lyceum Henry Centralia City Hall Benn Levy Lyceum United States Missouri State Council On the Arts Arrow Rock Androcles and Bradley Moore

Wellsville School Opening Set for August Twenty-Eighth

Wells ville Middletown schools begin August 28 with a weeklong teacher workshop planned for September. Carroll Clithero outlined proposed changes to state classification and accreditation, aiming for Class AAA AA or Unclassified, with mandatory shifts by 1974 and 1976. Bus routes remain similar, new buses arrived, lunch reimbursements noted, and dress code rules updated.

Wellsville Wellsville-Middletown Carroll Clithero State Department of Education Clithero Dick Penn Sharlene Keithley State Department

Board approves accident insurance for employees

The board voted to provide accident insurance for employees who wish to participate. Superintendent Clithero reported new assessed valuation data not yet received and a special meeting will be scheduled when information is available. Several local residents and families returned from trips to Grand Rapids Wisconsin Dells Clearwater Beach and other destinations, and district members attended a Ninth District VFW meeting in O Fallon. Kimberly Faris of Wellsville is noted.

Gearhart Laughlin Arens Oil Co Khoury League Middletown Dennis Goodman Homer Arendall Scott Saults Michael Anderton Kathy Borgmeyer Robert Elizabeth Martin M.W. Berger Jennie Robinson Elsie Lair Stella Spires Wellsville VFW O'Fallon Lawrence Twihaus Wright City Twihaus

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