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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1974

Page

8

Train Whistle Marks End Of Trainman's Rites

Funeral for Wesley Oliver 93 retired railroad man ends with a train whistle echo at Myers Funeral Home Wellsville. Rev Clarence Smith leads service with pallbearers including Richard Oliver Robert Cotton Oliver and others. Burial at Wellsville cemetery. Also notes birth of Keith Alan son to Neil Ahrens and Lois Banks of Wellsville with grandparents and great grandparents named. Thanksgiving and holiday visits referenced plus local charity bake sale plans by Wellsville Jaycee Wives and events through Dec 14.

Wellsville Wesley Oliver Oliver Clarence Smith Myers Richard Oliver Robert Cotton) Oliver Roger Eckler Jr Andy Eckler James Shocklee George Fort Wellsville Cemetery Neil Ahrens Martinsburg Keith Alan Ahrens Lois Banks Tom Oliver Harold Debo Jefftown Jaycee Hall Jaycees Jerry Stewart

Housewarming and community notices near Laddonia

Neighbors and friends gathered November 26 to honor Mr. and Mrs. G W Smith at their newly remodeled home south of Laddonia with a gift and card playing. The YCL met November 24 at Christian Church with 14 members and a Wheels program led by Gina Kauble. Charlotte Moore moved to Twain Haven Nursing Home Perry. The Merri Rummy Club met November per home of Mrs Harold Ulry with nine members and two guests.

Laddonia G.W. Smith Jake Freyer Lawrence Thomas Carla Tammy Vickers Jack Dubbert Jim Dubbert Leslie Freyer Johnny Thomas YCL The Christian Church George Albus Arch Middleton Terry Mayes Gina Kauble Gena Kauble Katie Berrey Mike Knipfel Melinda Talbott Karen LaRue Chris LaRue Jerry Albus Kelly Teague Lori Hitz Kevin Seeley Charlotte Moore Twain Haven Perry Merri Rummy Club Harold Ulry May Clagger Linda Leake Ralph James John Folta Jack Folta Jr Laddonia Jaycee A. H. Dillard Christian Women’s Fellowship Circle I Circle III Circle IV Gary Havens Charles Witt Debbie Donnie Wheeler Charles de Soto Chuck Vitt Joe Vitt Raymond Cupp Moberly Hazel Dennison North English Iowa Vitt Dennison

Paris Union Thanksgiving Service Draws Large Crowd

A large crowd attended the Thanksgiving community service at Paris Presbyterian Church led by Rev. John H. Vanlandingham. Special music from the high school ensemble and organist Mrs. Boyd Dawson accompanied hymns. Various pastors delivered scripture, prayers, and sermons as part of a busy day of church activities and Thanksgiving events across Paris.

Paris Paris Presbyterian Church John H. Vanlandingam Boyd Dawson Patrick McMyler Catholic Church Mike Crouch Christian Church Michael Barrett Methodist Church Roy Kinder First Baptist Church

William Winingear Named to Who's Who Among American High School Students

Kingdom City notes William Wayne Winingear a 1974 North Callaway High School graduate named to Who's Who Among American High School Students for leadership and activity. He served as FFA Reporter and Public Relations Chair, helped Community Service, and held roles at Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville including recording secretary for the Dobson Residence Hall Council and DRHC justice recorder. He also directs public relations for the NMSU Outing Society.

Kingdom City William Wayne Winingear Winingear R-1 North Callaway High School Kenneth W. Winingear Rt. 2 Fulton William FFA FTA Northeast Missouri State University At Kirksville Dobson Resident Hall Council Judicial Affairs Division DRHC Nmsu Outing Society

NorCal Seniors Sponsor Smorgasbord

The senior class of NorCal R-1 High School will hold a smorgasbord Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Adults pay $2, students $1.25, and children under 6 75 cents. The menu features ham, salads, vegetables, and desserts, all you can eat.

Kingdom City NorCal R-1 High School

Montgomery girl wins $500 for her clothing

Peggy Oliver and Mary Simon received $500 scholarships from Santa Fe Railway System and educational awards to attend the 53rd National 4-H Congress in Chicago. Oliver designs her own clothes and has made 140 garments, while Simon, a University of Missouri freshman, also makes many of her outfits and cites 4-H training as boosting skills and confidence.

Missouri Santa Fe Railway System Peggy Oliver Star Route Montgomery City Mary Simon Rte. 3 Sedalia Santa Fe Chicago Cooperative Extension Service Conrad Hilton Miss Oliver Max Oliver Miss Simon Anthony Simon University of Missouri At Columbia Montgomery County Washington D.C Simon Pettis County

Willson Welcomes WIN Song For Whip Inflation Now

Los Angeles AP Meredith Willson, famed for The Music Man, says he is thrilled to be asked to compose the WIN song for the Whip Inflation Now campaign. He notes the White House, via ASCAP president Stanley Adams, requested the piece. Ford reportedly approves. the Marine Corps Band recently recorded it and the White House may release it soon.

Willson Los Angeles Meredith Willson White House Stanley Adams American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Ford Marine Corps Band

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