Bob Ollis Heads Dam Inspection
The Mark Twain Lake and Cannon Dam Area Development Association invites members to the Clarence Cannon Dam Administration Building northeast of Perry for a construction inspection and picnic on Sunday afternoon Sept 7. Activities begin with a 4 pm picnic, a 5 30 pm program, and dam site tours at 6 pm. The $2 75 per person cost includes fried chicken and drinks. Reservations by Sept 1 go to Warren G. Lee, Monroe City. Col T Roger Peterson District Engineer will lead the 5 30 pm program alongside H J Massmann III, main dam contractor, and other contractors. Residents over 12 only. guests may be invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Mark Twain Lake and
Warren G. Lee
Monroe City
Col
T. Roger Peterson
St. Louis
District Corps of Engineers
H. J. Massmann III
Corps of Engineers
School Children Present Program By Mrs. F A Zimmann
Wellsville notes a bicentennial program by about 50 school children directed by Mrs Charles Swarthout. The show traced from Columbus era with roles Pinto Columbus Uncle Sam Washington and Betty Ross plus explorers pilgrims and Indians. It featured piano solo vocal duet square and rock dancing and moved from past to present. The gathering was held on the ball diamond with crowds on front bleachers. Local visitors included Mr and Mrs Charles Davis and Jennifer of St Peters and Mr and Mrs John Orlando of St Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsville
Charles Swarthout
Pinto
Columbus
Uncle Sam
George Washington
Betty Ross
Ledgerland Wins Grand Champion Sow at State Fair Hog Show
Eddie Foster of Montgomery City won the Grand Champion Sow for his January sired entry Grape at the Missouri State Fair Hampshires. Ray Davenport of Thompson earned the Reserve Champion Carcass of all Breeds trophy with Tyler. Jerry Wayne Straka, R. T. Sloan and Son, and Bets Bethel judged the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Foster
Montgomery City
Jim
Fosters
Eddie
Foster
Volcano
Ray Davenport
Thompson
Tyler
Jerry Wayne Straka
Oklahoma City
Okla
Litton says Ford favors oil companies
Kansas City AP coverage reports Rep. Jerry Litton criticizes President Ford's energy plan as benefiting big oil and Arab producers. He warns of higher costs for families, opposes government controls, and urges more federal funding for new energy sources and a tax on nonessential petroleum use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Ford
Jerry Litton
D-Mo
Litton
Central States Salesmen’s Association
U.S. Senate
Congress
Monroe NFO Selects State Delegates
Monroe NFO held its August 19 meeting at the Paris courthouse with Marvin Houston presiding. The state convention is set for September 13 at 10 a.m. at the Ramada Inn in Columbia. Delegates include Marvin Houston, Martin Yates, Lon Buckman, J C Krieg, Alvin Miller, William DeOrnellas, George B. Flynn Jr., Mrs. Melburn Fisher, A L Steinmiller, and others with Robert Shoemeyer as a monthly prize winner of five dollars. Next meeting is September 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Monroe County
N.F.O
Marvin Houston
William DeOrnellas
Melburn Fisher
Ramada Inn
Columbia
Martin Yates
Lon Buckman
J.C. Krieg
Alvin Miller
George B. Flynn Jr
A.L. Steinmiller
J. Ben Shumard
Orphy Yager
Robert Shoemeyer
J.T. Lutz
Wilburn Bender
Robert Shoemyer
Martin Buckman
Walter Quinn
Greg Buckman
David Utterback
Allen J. Shumard
Centralians Have Visits Visitors
Mrs. John Kreutzer visited Madison Tennessee with her licensed pilot daughter Claralee and Dennis Watts. Mrs Travis and her children return to Andover Massachusetts after a lengthy summer with the Travis and McKenzie families in Hallville. Creel brothers Brad and Ryan traveled to Lake Worth Florida to visit relatives Clara Kehl and Dale Isaac and plan to visit Disney World before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
John Kreutzer
Claralee
Madison, Tenn
Kreutzer
Dennis Watts
Jerry Travis
Richie
Christy
Jennifer
Andover
Mass
T. M. Travis
J. D. McKenzie
Hallville
Brad
Ryan Creel
George Creel
Lake Worth
Fla
Clara Kehl
Dale Isaac
Disney World
Ledgerland Sheep Show Winners Highlight State Fair Exhibits
Ledgerland producers post strong showings at the Missouri State Fair with H E Swartz of north of Centralia winning Corriedale wool judging. Garrett Doak of Vandalia takes reserve heavyweight and first in on hoof, plus reserve in carcass. Steven Doak and others earn multiple placings in FFA 4 H and various breed classes. The report lists numerous youth exhibitors from Ledgerland towns and nearby areas, plus ads prompting readers to place sell stowaway wants ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledgerland
H. E. Swartz
North of Centralia
Corriedale
Garrett Doak
Vandalia
Mr. Swartz
Doak
Ram Lamb
Ram
Rodney Harper
Kirksville
Ewe
Steve Doak
Baugh and Dunn
Middletown
Rte. 2
Steven Doak
Chester White
Steven
FFA
Barrow
Ray Davenport
Thompson
Hampshire
Nathan Martin
Centralia
Pattie Morris
Miss Campbell Reports On State Youth Forum
Perry junior Sara Campbell, district chairman, attended a Missouri Youth Legislative Forum board reorganization in Jefferson City. The group discussed 1975 results and planned for February 1976. Rick Kappelmann became board chairman and Patrick Day secretary. The forum helps high school students engage in state legislative processes through forums, surveys, and publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Sara Campbell
Missouri Youth Legislative Forum
Jefferson City
Miss Campbell
Mark Twain High School
Ralls County
Legislative Forum
Rick Kappelmann
Springfield
Patrick Day
Lebanon
Shulse-Stuller
Burnelta Clark
Russell Walton
Arthritis Foundation
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert Hall
Cora Brown
Senior Citizen Club
Mose Wilson
Hall
Elizabeth Martin
Jennie Robinson
Bob Ollis
F. A. Zimmann
Charles Davis
St. Peters
John Orlando
St. Charles
Irene Davis
Max Brown
Boyd
Sikeston
Paul Arens
Quincy, IU
Elmer Keith
Mrs. Clifford
Amyfoo
Roth’s Foods
E. Liberty Mexico
Ciizeny
Foster's
R. T. Sloan and Son
Hamilton
Big Shot
Bob Perry
Bethel
Monroe
NFO
Centralians
Lowell T. East
Mrs
Bob McBride
Centratia
Jerry P. Hermann
James B. Boillot
McBrides
Audrain County
Missouri State Fair Publicity
Ronnie James
Rickie James
Kelly Sanders
Cheri Power
Rte
Teresa Sudsberry
Holliday
Mike Morris
Miss Sudsberry
Annette Ragsdale
State Youth Forum
Fords Campbell
Bob Carr
Dwayne Goss
Pac
Thunderbird
Order of the Arrow
Camp
Thundersbird
Randolph County
Gordon Campbell
Brotherhood
Jim Woodrow
Mark Campbell
Jesse Hurd
Ordeal
Mark Evans
Bob Hodkins
Laddonia
Evans
Hodkins
Order
Hurd
Mr. Campbell
EL Martez Club
Mfwc of
Perry City Park
Roy Fishback
Duane Wheelan
Fishback
Jane Leake
Karen O’turnbough
Carolyn Hoskins
Terri Leake
Angie Leake
Fran Fishback
A&b
Prescription
Citizens Savings Association
Citizens Savings
Citizens
Jefferson & Liberty
Mexico, Mo
Emmett Kelly
Southwestern Bell
Southwestern Bell PO
St Louis Missoun
Ratas
Alisha
Ite
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