Monroe Sheriff Plans Uniforms For Office
Monroe County Sheriff Dean Mason moves to put officers in uniform by Jan 1 with full and part time deputies to wear on duty. He seeks court funds for uniforms and a radio patrol car under the Northeast Missouri program while various local residents move, sell property, and celebrate Christmas and anniversaries in Paris and Monroe County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Ranadell
Paris - Monroe County
Dean Mason
Kansas City
Harry Belcher
Sidney Comstock
Paris
Russell Wilson
Monroe City
Mason
Northeast Missouri
Lynn Hollingsworth
Estelle Wills
Hollingsworth
Warner
Hollingsworths
Milne Place
Jim Evans
Garner Lee Place
North Seminary St
Harry Baker
Paris Lumberman
Delia Anderson
Market St
Roger Shatzer
Jerry Mallory
Jim McMorris
Dorsey Hill
Elroy Jones
Tom Callis
Monroe County
Farm Crop Production At Low Point
Washington AP reports that 1970 farm crop production hit a three year low amid poor weather and corn blight. All crops index rose 18 percent from 1957-59 average, driven down by smaller stands of feed grain, wheat and rice. Livestock feed grain output fell 9 percent from 1969 while oilseeds reached a record soybean crop and overall totals show declines in major categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Hungate Challenges Farm Youth Driving Ban
Congressman William Hungate vows to challenge new Department of Transportation rules barring teens aged 16 to 20 from driving farm trucks in interstate commerce. He says the rules, effective Jan 1, require extra examinations for farmers delivering produce across state lines and overlook farm realities and federal funding support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cong
William Hungate
Department of Transportation
Hungate
Ledger Adverts Highlight Savings on Household Supplies
An ad feature in Ledger promotes ongoing savings on home essentials, urging readers to compare prices and seize discounts. It emphasizes practical value and consistent money saving through smart purchasing choices.
Mexico Ledger Contact and Circulation Details
The Mexico Ledger lists office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday. It provides subscription rates by region including Mexico, Mo., and surrounding counties with monthly and yearly options and special rates for armed forces members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington St
Mexico
Auydrain
Unusual Missouri Geology Gift List from Rolla Survey
The Missouri Geological Survey in Rolla presents a Christmas gift list featuring field trip guides, wall maps, cave books, and topographic quadrangles. Items range from 25 cents to $2.50, with selections like Caves of Missouri, various maps, and a 744 by 844 foot wall map kit. Orders to Box 250 Rolla Mo 65401.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolla
Missouri
St. Francois Mountains
Tom Sawyer Country
Kansas City
Missouri Ozarks
Springfield
Branson
Missouri Geological Survey
Durvey
Chamois
Mdina
Glasgow
Hermann
Mozarkite
Galena
Mighty Climax In Choral Concert At Wellsville High School
The Wellsville Middletown Christmas Concert closed with a powerful "O Come All Ye Faithful" sung by 47 voice chorus and a skilled band under Dennis Goodman. A seven foot ladder stunt aided the director while Miss Linda McClain narrated and Miss Mary Whatley sang solo. The program featured a diverse mix of carols and instrumental pieces from Bach to modern arrangements and a seven carol festival. Members of L Etude Club attended and post concert visits noted with local hosts. Sunday service at the Wellsville church will include organ and piano duets and a vocal solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Zimmarit
Wellsville
Wellsville Middletown
R-s
Germany
Orient
Russia
Mexico
United States
Dennis Goodman
Zacchaeus
Linda McClain
Mary Whatley
Bach
Christiansen
Playbar
Walters
Bernard
Berlin
Balent
Safig
Drummer Boy
Simeone
Regney Shayne
Ades
L'Etude Club
MFWC
Goodman
H. E
Jeff) McClain
A. W. Freyer
McClain
W. K. Hintz
L’etude Club
Wellsville United
Bonds Plan Celebration in Columbia After Election Victory
Mrs. Christopher Bond wife of the new state auditor spoke at a luncheon in her honor at Briesch's Restaurant describing a busy post election period. She outlined plans for an inauguration January 11 in the Capitol rotunda with Justice James Finch swearing in Bond and an open house and reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Christopher Bond
New State Auditor
Columbia Federated Republican Women’s Club
Briesch's
Bond
Mexico High School
Kit
Fune
Cpas
Publications List Boosts Holiday Shopping Choices
A compiled list outlines various publications suitable for holiday gifting. It notes diverse genres and formats, suggesting readers pick titles that align with recipients interests. Each entry highlights potential appeal, aiming to aid shoppers in crafting thoughtful selections.
Salmons Home Decorated For Christmas In Vandalia
In Vandalia at 701 West Woodlawn Mr and Mrs Ben Salmon’s white house glows with blue lights and biblical scenes including Jesus birth temple baptism and cross scenes animated by the artist sign painter Ben Salmon Also Cub Scout Pack 54 held a Christmas meeting at South School with Webelos dens 1 leading pledges songs and a Christmas skit Badges went to Ronnie Hurshman Warren Nation Bruce Welch Bobby McKee and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Salmon
West Woodlawn
Jesus
Mary
Joseph
Law
Salmons
Ben
Harbison Walker Refractories
South School
Den 1
Webelos
Dens
Ronnie Hurshman
Warren Nation
Bruce Welch
Bobby McKee
Vandalia News Highlights Christmas Events and New Police Hire
A Christmas party hosted by Pack 12 featured a six year pin for Cubmaster Francis Strokers and volunteers led by Mrs. Zimmer. The Vandalia Merchants Association praised a Santa Red Tag shopping promotion with gift certificates. William D. Williams was sworn in as city policeman at 25, with plans to relocate to Vandalia. Candice Thompson, daughter of Mrs. George Thompson Jr., returns home for holidays from Kirksville State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fold Arrow
Eddie Willian
David McBride
Mike Dampsey
Todd Dunn
Forrestry
Maiden
An Forrester
Craig Georgé
Afd
Kevin Langston
Cubrhaster
Francis Strokers
Wayne’. Atkinson
Jerry Zimmer
Merle Carlson
Joe Bahr
Kenneth Cobb
Robert Harper
Jim Howdeshell
Scott Dempsey
Jimmy Goodhart
Don Nation
Jane
Vandalia Merchants Association
William D. Williams
Renesselaer
Grayce Stephan
Williams
Vandalia
Candice Thompson
George Thompson Jr
Kirksville State College
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Monroe
Grant ‘Dickson
Blanton Engle
John McMyler
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church
Guy Reed
Ed Hendricks
Santa Fe
Ernest
Wanda) Tupes
Texas
Lester Wohlers
Barbara Dashner
Reeds
Taylor Peck
Jerry Peck
West Monroe St
The
Eugene Lamm
Missouri Military Academy High School
John Reddick
Reddick
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Laddonia State Bank
Laddonia, Mo
Santa
Quality Body Exico
Judy Jones
Shell Gas & Oils
Bultaco Motorcycles Sales & Service
Highway
Mexico, Mo
Worrell Jewelers
Worrell
S. Washington
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