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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1977
Page
3
The Carpet and Rug Institute notes rug prices vary with designer costs production methods fiber yarn dyeing and finishing. Handmade rugs cost more for skill and time, while machine made rugs differ in price by fiber amount and edging. Regular turning and weekly vacuuming help wear and home comfort.
Calendar notes list events from December 29 to January 3 across Mexico and nearby venues. Emmanuel White Shrine and School of Metaphysics host sessions, Rotary meets at Mexico Country Club, New Year Eve party with The Starlighters at the country club, PWP and 4-H activities, Chautauqua Circle meeting at the library, and the Benton City Helping Hands Club gathering at Mrs. Kenneth Co’s home.
Families held multiple holiday dinners and celebrations from Ledgers area to Centralia, Rush Hill, Holts Summit, Fulton, O Fallon, and Mexico. Attendees included Jim Chase family, Nellie Perkins, Kris and Vonda Chase, several generations of Guinns, multiple Smiths, Jenkins, Iman, Thomas, and Arens households, with plans for another birthday party in February and a dinner featuring gifts and card games.
A meditative piece exploring Jesus resisting injuries with meekness on the way to the cross. It defines meekness as patient, controlled strength, not weakness, and urges personal practice to cultivate humility and self-control for inner peace. The article emphasizes that meekness arises from remembering God’s resources and leads to less conflict when embraced.
Susan Leigh Friedberg and Larry Frank Worstell wed at the Missouri Military Academy Chapel in a single ring ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Friedberg of Mexico, wore ivory satin with antique lace. Groom and bridal party from Mexico and nearby areas attended. A reception followed at the Mexico Country Club. The couple plans to live in University City after employing at the Church of Scientology in St Louis.
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