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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1973
Page
4
AP analysis notes economists see synchronized downturns as inflation and unemployment sap growth. While U.S. trade balance improves, experts warn a global recession could dampen foreign demand for American goods and extend the downturn.
Don Decker of Centralia, an A B Chance Co forklift operator, proposed a change in shipping tags for Chance anchor rods. The idea saved money and earned a 150 dollar award, his fourth and largest of the year, with prior awards totaling 21.25 and earlier 150 from last year. Others received various awards including 97.50 total to named workers, 25 to Bert Thornhill, Higbee and Larry Walker, Centralia, 17.50 to Ronald Sage, Sturgeon and Bobby Grimsley, Higbee, 10 each to Glen Brooks, Centralia and Edwin Buie, Paris, plus several 5 dollar payments to multiple employees.
Jack Curtright, longtime Centralia resident and now commercial vice president for A.B. Chance Co. in Dallas, earned a 35 year service award. His career spans General Motors work, Chance milestones from a small sales team to a 125-member field force, and travels with his wife Nelle. His fame includes selling a new customer and growing the company toward near 100 million in volume. He has a daughter in Centralia, two sons, two sisters, and four grandchildren.
The Audrain County Board of Realtors will hold a dinner meeting at the Monterey Motel on December 11 at 6 30 p.m. State Representative James Lemon will speak. All members and trade area members from Mexico Martinsburg Ladonia Vandalia Paris Auxvasse may attend with spouses guests. Potential members are invited.
Centralia stockholders of A. B. Chance Co approved a two for one split of common shares, effective December 14, and authorized increasing common shares from 4 million to 8 million with par value lowered from 2.50 to 1.25. Directors backed both actions. the firm also boosted the quarterly dividend to 28 cents from 26, payable December 10 to records on November 16. Chance Co trades over the counter and serves electric power and communications sectors.
J D Edmonston received a permit to add two rooms at 927 S Jefferson St with estimated cost 5000. C T Loyd is contractor. Four other permits issued last week by Taylor Sewell city inspector. Lewis Cox permit remodel bathroom 1101 Curtis St cost 250. Joe Monk permit erect fence 217 N Mississippi St cost 220. Ben O Rourke install new siding 1222 Omar St cost 1909 contractor K and B Builders. Richard Gish install new siding 1415 N Clark St cost 2800 contractor Nationwide Builders.
Dr. Paul S. Nadler will address businessmen of Mexico at 4 Wednesday afternoon at Knights of Columbus Hall. He will share an economic outlook for 1974. The event is sponsored by the Commerce Bank of Mexico.
A dense list of real estate transfers from Dallas and Vandalia areas, detailing owners such as Hovatter Nation Wyble Hammett and Owen, with numerous Lot, Block, and Section references. This transcribes transfers to individuals and couples, referencing several town additions and subdivisions.
Ei Orpha M Gregory transfers to Emmett G and Opal Gregory describe Lot 7 Block 7 McPikes Highland addition Vandalia. Cecil E and Mary Prater transfer to Doris E Hemphill for N 2 of city survey Mo 41. Clemence M Norma Hagenhott Rose M Sterling Kehl Virginia E Gerald Gueber R Donate and Edward D Cope. NW SE sec 13 two 50 R7W. Clardy N Linda Mosenstenger transfer to Dan MH and Faye Glasford Lot 1 Blanié Park addition Vandalia.
The Mexico Tv and Stereo Center opened on the south side of the South Trails Shopping Center with 1800 square feet of space. It will carry a full line of Sylvania televisions and stereos, radios and tape recorders. Kenneth R. Smith manages the store with support from Mrs. Vincent Fuemmeler. owner Marion Lewis operates the Centralia Ty and Stereo Center.
CENTRALIA Employees of A. B. Chance Company's power switching equipment fabricating department completed their fifth consecutive year of safe work on Nov. 19 and will be recognized at a safety banquet.
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