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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1977
Page
2
The Ledger admits it is not yet perfect and seeks reader input through its three column box “Candid Comments” run twice weekly. Readers may sign or unsigned comments about fairness accuracy ads and delivery, with signed notes receiving editor feedback.
A brief devotional note expresses gratitude for Christ's birth with a biblical verse from Luke and a concluding amen, reflecting on the nativity's meaning.
Ann Landers revisits a 1988 column about Christmas newsletters and the overlong year-in-review letters. The reader laments senders who boast of affluence and success, with spoofed examples showing busy titles, achievements, and social standings, ending with a lighter jab at future newsletters.
A reader questions rectal absorption versus oral or injection routes and notes cost differences. Medical guidance explains absorption varies by drug, higher intestinal absorption, and risks with aspirin. Also discusses earwax management and self care, cautions about ear drum perforation, and comments on laxatives for constipation with modern alternatives.
Erroneous listings aside, tonight features Why Bears Dance On Christmas at 6:30 on Channel 8, A Charlie Brown Christmas at 7:00 on channels 4 7 13, and Twas The Night Before Christmas at 7:30 on 4 7 13. NFL Football appears at 9:00 p.m. on channels 2 3 17, with Maude and Betty White times adjusted on channels 4 7 13.
Daily program guide notes discussions with Eric Sevareid on CBS News and Kuralt, James Michener tour of Hawaii, MASH two part finale, and Older Years segment. Includes CBS and ABC newscasts, Perry and news blocks, and a sequence of soap opera and movie airings across channels 4 7 9 11 13.
NBC observer Edwin Newman urges commentators to pause on air to let viewers think, citing past moments when restraint would have been wiser, including JFK's 1963 Washington return. He recalls being told to shut up while vividly describing the caisson procession.
A reader recounts a cold day shopping in downtown Mexico and receiving an overtime parking ticket just seven minutes after returning to the car. The piece includes a council hearing note about the Handi Shop and a clarification from Walter Day Sr. regarding a journalist's misquote. It ends with brief historical notes from 1970, 1967, and 1973.
A 1877 note records Willian O. Lee and Co as Knabe pianos agents in Mexico. In 1927 Mayor Lane announced a rat eradication drive by Miss Caldwell and Miss Wagar using barium carbonate for about 16,000 rats, with police warning fryers about punchboard violations. 1937 saw a Christmas music program at Mexico Methodist Church under Maude Wallace. A death noted was Dr. David W. May, an agro chemist. A church decree by Archbishop Glennon banned gambling liquor dancing near churches and on Saturdays. 1947 Roe Barton returned to GM&O Alton Railroad. Ralph Torreyson elected as third vice-president of clerks association. 1957 Dilts Grocery advertised. Charles Dickey Jr. installed as Mexico High Twelve Club president. local library reported record books. 1967 A.P. Green Refractories donated $15,000 to East Central Missouri Mental Health Center. state guard reorganized. 1972 Soybean prices hit 4.14 a bushel. hogs at 32.20. severe ice storm and week of freezing weather followed. birthdays listed for many locals.
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