Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Mexico Ledger in Mexico, Missouri

We have 4,498,142 pages in Missouri

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1971

Page

7

Wellsville Patrol Head Addresses Crime and Justice

Col. E I Hockaday Missouri Highway Superintendent spoke to L Etude Club on law enforcement and safety. He argued crime is the top domestic issue, praised youth as a ray of hope, urged faster justice and greater citizen involvement with local police and sheriffs.

Wellsville Col E. I. Hockaday Missouri L’etude Club MWFC Grace Lutheran’ Church A. W. Freyer Suge Hockaday United States Supreme Court Col. Hockaday Arthur Allison George Winn C. W. Conover Charles Deiter J. W. Brown Don Shoup Club

Centralia WSCS Psalm Study Second Meeting

The Centralia WSCS of the United Methodist Church held its second study meeting on Psalms at Mrs. David T. Morrison’s home with seven members present. The next session is set for February 11 led by Mrs. J. J. Ausmus. a prior meeting occurred February 4. MR and Mrs Cletus Jones welcomed their fourth child a daughter born January 22 at the University of Missouri Medical Center. MR and Mrs Bill Blake and family of Wyoming Illinois visited her parents Mr and Mrs Marvin Morris over the weekend.

Centralia WSCS United Methodist Church David T.morrison J. J. Ausmus Cletus Jones University of Missouri Medical Center Bill Blake Wyoming, Ill Marvin Morris

Bullet Stops At Daughter's Photo In Book

Kansas City AP reports Joseph Boener was shot as a man demanded money. A .22 bullet pierced his shirt pocket and cover before stopping on a page with a photo of his daughter Barbara and other items. Boener was walking to a bus stop when a car offered help then a gunman fired.

Kansas City Joseph Boener Boener Barbara Buener

Two Monroe Men Win Jaycee Awards

William Ray Coffman of Holliday won Outstanding Young Farmer for 1970 at the Jaycee Bosses Night in Paris. Dr. Jim Shelburne of Paris received the Distinguished Service Award for drug education leadership. Awards also went to Id Delaney Kent Blades Dale Vanhuis and Victor Wade. A broken hip afflicted Ruth Delaney, and local residents reported recoveries after surgery. Valentines dance king and queen candidates were named from the four high school classes.

Paris William Ray Coffman Holliday Jaycees Jim Shelburne Mark Twain Cafe Coffman Rebekah Crain Monroe County Baptist Association Shelburne of G. Andy Runge Mexico Id Delaney Kent Blades Dale Vanhuis Victor Wade Jaycee Legion Hall Patricia Sears Ricky Heitmeyer Debra Hamilton Jimmy Moore Nelda Vincent Bernard Conley Judy Howell Mike Forbis

Gooden Returns Home From National Principals Meet

Montgomery City principal Benny L. Gooden returns from the National Association of Secondary School Principals in Houston where sessions and national leaders were showcased. Over 75 group sessions covered a variety of topics. Montgomery City Jaycees plan a Feb 20 professional wrestling event at the R II High School gym with three bouts featuring wrestlers from the St. Louis Wrestling Association. Nearby, Joseph Jaeger Jr. announces park attendance at Graham Cave State Park in Montgomery County reached 34,425 visitors this year with 8,740 overnight campers, a five percent rise from 1969. A county wide Rubella immunization drive for ages 1-12 is set for Feb 23 by local health and school groups, with clinics to be announced. Sgt. Richard Clark is en route from Texas to the Azores, visiting family in England along the way. County appointments were made by Monroe County Court, naming representatives to extension, planning, zoning, and health boards, with pay details listed for several posts. Monroe County University Extension Council members were elected from townships, with a dinner Feb 23 when officers will be installed.

Montgomery City Benny L. Gooden Montgomery Graham Cave Montgomery County Danville Montgomery County Health Nursing Service Missouri Division of Health Montgomery County Easter Seals Montgomery County Nursing Service Richard Clark Virgil Clark Kelly Air Force Base Texas McGuire Air Force Base Azores Jeffery England Sgt. Clark

James Patrick Named Development Officer at MMA

James Patrick of Fulton will become development officer at Missouri Military Academy. He will also serve as director of development and planning at William Woods College. Patrick will lead fundraising for capital improvements and progress projects and will visit alumni and supporters on behalf of MMA. Previously he worked at Vanderbilt University and in GM public relations.

James Patrick Fulton Missouri Military Academy Charles Stribling II William Woods College Patrick Academy Stribling Missouri Vanderbilt University General Motors Corporation

Stock Exchanges To Close On 15th

All major stock and commodity exchanges will be closed Monday February 15 for Washingtons Birthday observance. The Chicago livestock market will remain open. February 15 is a bank holiday.

New York Washington Chicago

Crusade Director Arrives In Montgomery City

Dr. Allen R. Regan of Sycamore brings 30 years as a Methodist minister and Army chaplain to Montgomery City to lead the local Church Stewardship Crusade. He will preach again February 7 and guide churches in raising budgets and capital funds during Feb 7 and 8 events. Mrs Regan accompanies him as a volunteer worker with Bryan Tate serving as local crusade chairman.

Montgomery City Allen R. Regan Sycamore Tfl Montgomery Regan Mont-gomery City Bryan Tate

Dole Predicts Humphrey Will Again Head Dems in 72

Senator Robert Dole newly chairs the Republican National Committee and predicts Hubert Humphrey will be the Democratic presidential nominee in 1972. He says Humphrey is playing the waiting game as the Senate meets in Sacramento for a state GOP central committee session.

Sacramento Calif Robert Dole Kansas Republican National Committee Hubert H. Humphrey Dole Senate GOP Central Committee

Vandalia Auxiliary Meeting Highlights and Local News

Twelve Vandalia women attended the Audrain Medical Center Auxiliary awards dinner at Mexico Methodist Church. Awards honored volunteers for one hundred hours. Funeral services were held for Claude Allen Beedle of Vandalia. New books added to Van-Far Library. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Basinger at Audrain Medical Center. PAM Weldy elected regional recreation leader in Future Homemakers of America. Upcoming events include a Lucky party March 8 and an MFA meeting February 25. Weekend visits from area residents noted.

Vandalia Audrain Medical Center Auxiliary Mexico Methodist Church Will Amfahr Paul Galloway Kenneth Clithero Carl Schulz Frank Wallace Joe Wanstreet M. L. Motley K. G. Chasteen Velma McDonald Claude Fray Jess Wallace Maude Ardell Claude Allen Beedle First Baptist Church Jack Young Merle Smith Arnold Gatson Gene Beedle Merle Lovelace Richard Hoagland William Beedle Don Beedle Bill Atkinson Vandalia Cemetery A. J. Basinger Audrain Medical Center Jeff Monte Tammy Sherry Pam Weldy C. H. Weldy Homemakers of America Colonial Inn East Hannibal Ill Lafemme Arts Club, Jr MFWC Jerry Breneman Dwain Barnes Will Adam Russia Charles Helm Paul Gene Galloway Roy Moore Dean Maxwell Bob Thompson Lee Pearson Fred Kohl Herb Hill H. E. Libby Dick Wooten Bailey Wilson

Miss Adams Wins Award at Centralia High School

Miss Marcy Adams daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Adams of Centralia has been named the Centralia High School 1971 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow winner. A CHS senior she plans to attend Southwest Baptist College Bolivard this spring and is now eligible for state and national honors including one of 102 college scholarships totaling 110000 dollars. She is active in school church and civic activities and was chosen Miss CHS by fellow students.

Centralia Marcy Adams Jack Adams Betty Crocker CHS Southwest Baptist College Bolivard

Brother's Car Kills Brother in Washington

Joseph Cyril Nowak aged 19 died at St Francis Hospital after being struck by a car driven by his brother Michael Oliver Nowak 18. The patrol said Michael drove past the family home, turned around near the same spot and a flagging incident led to the fatal hit and run. Washington Missouri lies about 40 miles west of St Louis.

Washington, Mo Joseph Cyril Nowak St. Francis Hospital Highway Patrol Michael Oliver Nowak Here Joseph Nowak Washington Franklin County St. Louis

Also Mentioned on This Page

L’ Etude Club E. J. Hockaday Wellsville Fire Department VFW Raymond Norris W. A. Boettcher Wellsville Public Library Walker Martha Brooks) Jones Janice Harris Eugene Harris Jerry Cochran Clyde Cochran Christian Church North Third Street David Fulbright Joyce Angel Gary Athe Peggy Harris Columbia Kiwanis Club Altar Society Catholic Church Eastern Star Senior Citizen Club Rebekah Lodge Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid PEO Circle A Methodist Church City Council Christian Women’s Fellowship Queen Esthers Methodist Payne W. Monroe Mexico, Mo Everbody Centralia Wscs Hilgedick Irrigation Co Hartsburg, Mo Monroe Mrs Jane Ransdell Ruth Delaney Boone County Hospital Anna Swein Martha Yager Gooden Monroe County Court John Fields Extension Council Thomas Callis Tri- County Planning and Zoning Commission Marion Maupin EOA Board Jim Thompson William Crain Monroe County Planning and Zoming Commission Maupin Mark Twain Corenne Stone Coun George McCall Marion Hildebrant Oldham Dawson Monroe County University Extension Council Clarence Spencer Bob Green C. J. Wood Marion Houston Delmar Embree Paul Heinecke Jr Jim McMurdo J. W. Kendrick Harold Huffman Dale Morgan MMA Crusade Allen Regan Humphrey Citizens Savings~ Association Jefferson & Liberty Sts Ann Worisley Caduceus Club Van-Far Rl High School Van-Far Darrell Aderton Kathy and Kerry Fairfield Iowa Joe Aderton Clifford Wilkinson Lisa Brian Mulherin Fred Wilkinson Ricky Miss Adams Temple Morrell Pride Columbia Bacon U.S
Search Courier

Search the Mexico Ledger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Mexico Ledger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication