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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1972
Page
2
A lighthearted Christmas editorial extends warm wishes to readers. It reminds that Christmas marks Jesus birthday and offers playful guidance for holiday cheer. The piece ends with hopes for peaceful mornings, patient children, and quiet, well earned naps amid holiday chaos.
A reflective note quotes James 4 8 urging sincere approach to God for welcome and uplift, stressing reconciliation even after alienation.
The Veterans Administration Hospital in Columbia Missouri thanks Mexican people and organizations for donations that enhance patient stays. Hospital Director A H Monk extends Merry Christmas and a healthy prosperous New Year to all readers in Mexico and adjacent areas.
Yesterday in Mexico several social visits occurred with Rev and Mrs Admire hosting in Laddonia. Alfred Mitchell hosted open house for Gunnar Thoren and daughter Elizabeth Ann of Washington DC. Navy recruit Lyndell Farrah returns home on leave after training at Great Lakes. Donna Precht featured in a New York Town Hall recital. Anne Lacy Wallace recently informed the Prechts of the event.
Mexican Ledger published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N. Washington St. Mexico Mo. Second class postage paid. Single copy 10 cents. Carrier in Mexico and nearby towns 2.00 per month. Mail rates vary by region and duration. Armed forces members anywhere 1.25 per month. Office hours 8 to 5:30 weekdays and 8 to 3 on Saturday.
In this Ann Landers column, readers debate cat lovers versus dog lovers while one letter questions a spouse’s behavior toward an out-of-town boss. Advice urges accepting differences, avoiding mind-reading, and moving on. The page also notes a guidance feature for brides seeking cost and guest tips.
Erroneous listings appear to reflect unreported changes by state agencies. Stations cited include channels 7 through 13 in various cities with a note that channel 17 is rebranded or renamed See Tv 12. Weather mention included but non-specific.
Read across channels for films sports and music with date noontime children's film Skinny and Fatty. Major playoff games AFC at noon on channels five eight ten NFC at 3 PM with 2:30 pregame. Opry shows Christmas programming with Mary Tyler Moore romantic triangle and NBC movie Climb An Angry Mountain. Major festival and church programs run through the evening with various concerts and religious services.
In brief letters to Dr Thosteson readers ask about physical allergy to weather changes remedies include avoidance and cautious use of corticosteroids or antihistamines. Brucellosis still exists though rare due to better animal control. Colitis and diverticulosis differ with diverticulosis causing bulges in the colon, usually diet controlled. colitis is broader and harder to manage. A tetanus shot during early pregnancy generally safe if not routine in first three months.
Birthday wishes posted for Gale Rutherford Shelley Dodd Wilson Hinson James A Hoffman Gilbert Smiley Mrs Ray McLaughlin Tony Jones Eldon Schrader Mrs Lewis Callaway Jane Krigbaum Merle Parker Clifford Isaacs Lawrence P King Joe Meissert Daryl Clayton Hull Kenneth Shinn Stephen Goshorn Bobby Joe Cobb Charles E Burchfield Darin Nelson Julie Wilders Jimmie Janet Motley Christopher Schrameck Betty Jane Morris Arch Heys Mrs Harry McCoy Joyce Wells Mrs Hershel Meek Shirley Jean Gentry Wells Van Wyngarden Mrs D K Yowell Mrs Carl Adams Deslena Graves Mrs Charles Doerge Jose Greco 54 James Roosevelt 65 Thought for today Change is inevitable in a progressive country Benjamin Disraeli
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