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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1976
Page
2
The Ledger wishes readers a Merry Christmas and urges reflection on gifts beyond material items. It argues basic needs like food shelter and clothing matter, but true happiness requires self respect and treating others as we wish to be treated, suggesting personal acts of generosity as the best present.
A brief contemplation notes that many new songs are being sung in the generation and urges listening to their message for the youth. It contrasts new music with the good old songs and days, inviting reflection on spiritual expression.
A compiled list from Mexico Missouri items dated Jan 24 across years. Cattle shipments to Chicago by John Ellis. Paul Morgan treated for burn injuries in 1927. Mexico telephony count reported. 1937 sermon on materialism by Rev J D Randolph. 1947 ambulance rates and street naming debate. 1957 Rotary and ceramic society announcements. 1967 hiring in Philadelphia for refractory services and a proposed nursing home. 1972 fire at Audrain Fairgrounds with arson suspected. Park South and youth center planning notes. readers’ spleen removal Q A explaining post splenectomy function. Mexico Ledger publication details and office hours.
A list of birthday greetings for numerous locals from Laddonia, Williamsburg, and surrounding areas. Names include Bobby Joe Cobb Connie Hawkins Charles Burchfield Darin Nelson Julie Wilders Darlene Brewer Jimmie Motley Janet Motley Stephen Smith Christopher Schrameck Betty Morrin Arch Hays Joyce Wells Wells VanWyngarden D K Yowell Deslena Graves Charles Doerge O C Estes Mamie Newsom Lisa Tiller Victor Scott Steve Totten Lynn Smith Jerry Rippeto Robin Brown Callen Fairchild and Mrs Leroy Harrison. Choreographer Robert Joffrey is noted as turning 46 today.
The article outlines the spleen’s backup role when lost or damaged, noting temporary reductions in infection fighting that typically recover. It includes reader questions about leg surgery after varicose veins, infant development milestones, birth control pill use before puberty, leg cramps remedies, and how to obtain Dr Thosteson’s booklet. It preserves neutral tone and cites medical guidance from Dr Thosteson.
A reader laments teachers quitting over student misbehavior and calls for firmer authority in schools. Other letters urge parents not to spoil Santa and to support elderly relatives, while Ann Landers offers guidance and promotes a cooling approach to teenage behavior.
A dense, station-by-station schedule lists Blue-Gray game in Montgomery at 1:00 p.m. on channels 2 17, with MU Pisarkiewicz and other guests including Sonny and Cher. Evening bonuses feature The Waltons Homecoming, ABC Movie Yours Mine And Ours, and a variety of Perry Como and news segments with Kuralt.
TV guide style summary of holiday programming across channels with multiple Christmas themed concerts plays and films. Highlights include Washington Cathedral service at 10:00 a.m. on channels 5 8 10 Christmas Eve Providence Mass at 11 30 on channels 2 3 17 Kostelanetz National Symphony Tchaikovsky concerts 11 00 9 NBA Chicago at Kansas City 11:30 Fiesta Bowl Oklahoma vs Wyoming 2:00 4 7 13 and numerous film and opera items listed through Saturday and Sunday ledgers.
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