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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1971
Page
2
The piece asks readers to ponder the best Christmas gift they have received or could receive, listing gifts from dolls and trains to health and forgiveness. It portrays Christmas as the universal gift that reaches everyone and inspires reflection, gratitude, and shared humanity.
A brief takeaway of Paul’s teaching that justification comes through faith in Jesus Christ, not by works of the law, emphasizing the core message to believers. The verse asserts faith in Christ as the basis for righteousness.
David A Beliles recalls the rite of teenage code that hides teens from parents in public. He describes how 15 and 16 year olds avoid parental company, how they vanish in cars, loom in theater lobbies, and only reunite after the film behind drawn shades. The piece ends noting football games offer rare bonding.
The Mexico Ledger itemizes holiday gatherings and anniversaries across the town including Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Griffiths dinner on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wirth’s Christmas Eve visit, and Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Lewis celebrating 25 years with a Dec 24 dinner at their South Calhoun Street home. It notes A Harold Griffin and 609 South Olive winning the annual Christmas Lighting Contest with a $25 prize forthcoming. Additional items announce Arthur Simmons purchasing John T. Hook Stables grounds to expand saddlery operations, a new Rodgers and Buffington law partnership, the Audrain County Constitutional Convention delegates, and the marriage of Pearl Davis to J.B. Scott Jr.
A compilation of letters about dating age gaps and wisdom in selecting partners, a life saving fire safety memory, and guidance on teenage affection. Readers discuss choosing mature partners, safety through practical tips, and boundaries for necking and petting with Ann Landers’ responses.
Readers ask about whole milk versus 2 percent milk and fat intake. The doctor notes excess fat in diets matters more than milk alone, urges reducing saturated fats, and suggests 2 percent as part of a broader plan. He also addresses vertigo, high blood pressure, liver disease from alcohol, infertility, cola addiction in a teen, diabetes education, and the role of diet and activity in sugar control.
See TV will add Channel 17 Kebj Tv in Columbia to its twelve channel package. No extra UHF antenna or tuner needed. Channel 17 will appear on the regular SEE TV dial. An installation announcement will follow.
A Sunday greetings list honors Bobby Joe Cobb Connie Marie Hawkins Charles E Burchfield Darin Nelson Julie Wilders Jimmie and Janet Motley of Laddonia and Christopher Schrameck In addition a Monday birthday greeting salutes Betty Jane Morris Arch Hays Joyce Wells Mrs Hershel Meek Shirley Jean Gentry Wells Van Wyngarden D K Yowell Mrs Carl Adams Deslena Graves and Mrs Charles Doerge A Tuesday cake event wishes Mrs O C Estes Mamie Newsom Lynn Smith Mrs W D Miller Jerry Wayne Rippett Robin Ann Brown and Callen Fairchild all from area towns and counties
Mexico Ledger issues a daily newspaper with office at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. It lists subscription prices by region including monthly, quarterly, and yearly rates for in state, out of state, and armed forces, along with single copy price and office hours.
Listing of channels and programs across stations in St Louis Jefferson City and Columbia with a Christmas theme. Notable specials include Beethoven Birthday in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein and A White House Christmas With Julie Eisenhower plus church services and various classic films and series airing late into the night.
Christmas Day service at National Cathedral Washington scheduled for 10 30 a m on channels 5 8 and 10. Football features NFC East champs Dallas versus Vikings in Minnesota at noon on channels 4 7 and 13 with pre game at 11 20 a m. AFC East champs Miami Dolphins host Chiefs in Kansas City at 3 00 p m on channels 5 8 and 10. CBS children film festival follows the game around 3 00 p m with Boy With Glasses a 1962 Japanese film. Wide World of Sports marks the decade at 4 00 p m on channels 2 3 17 with Ali Ryan and others. Christmas programs include university choir, boy’s fantasy, high school programs, and various pageant showcases across channels 2 3 7 11. NBC and ABC special films and Mitch Miller Singalong appear later with multiple movie and concert showcases across the schedule.
The Sunday schedule features international music by Camarata Singers with Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, Moynihan on Meet the Press, AFC Colts vs Browns, NFC Redskins vs 49ers, Gloria Steinem and Julian Bond on Issues and Answers, and World Forum with Ushiba. Also planned are Masterpiece Theatre Cold Comfort Farm, various films, sports, and religious programs across Channels 2 to 17.
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