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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1975
Page
11
Wellsville donors urged to visit Red Cross Bloodmobile Monday for a 120 pint quota including a 10 pint shortfall. Ages 17 and 18 require parental consent. Donors checked before giving. Contact Mrs. Edward Roppel or Mrs. Glenn Freyer with questions. Event at United Methodist Presbyterian fellowship hall from 1:00 pm to 5:45 pm.
The St Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co will stop writing its present medical malpractice policy for about 48 000 doctors in 47 states on June 30 and switch to a pay as you go plan. The change may cut first year costs but raise costs by year five. Maryland Alaska Hawaii and Nevada will not be offered. The firm will exit malpractice in any state unsure or unwilling to approve the new policies. The company cited large underwriting losses and more than 5 000 pending malpractice claims.
Gov. Bond urged 10 percent of Missouri residents to volunteer at a statewide Conference on Volunteerism. He outlined plans for a volunteer office with a $50,000 federal grant, several volunteer academies, and workshops on starting local programs. Officials highlighted the Foster Grandparent and Retired Service Volunteer efforts and noted costs to launch new programs.
The Agriculture Department reports last year spent 219 million dollars on milk price support operations, up from 86 million in 1978. Butter, cheese and nonfat dry milk purchases equaled 1.3 billion pounds of milk, with notable rises in nonfat dry milk and butter, while cheese purchases fell short of 1973 levels.
State Auditor George Lehr has started an inquiry into Missouri State Fair finances following an Agriculture Department audit that flagged lax controls in leases and records. Senior auditor John Ray is headed to Sedalia as the probe begins, with the last formal audit over two years old through December 1971.
In a weekly CDC report, flu related deaths topped epidemic levels for the third straight week with 759 deaths in 121 cities for the week ending Jan 25. Dr Lawrence Corey noted this year will not reach 1968 69 Hong Kong flu magnitude, despite higher than normal deaths. Deaths varied by region with declines in South Atlantic and below threshold in Middle Atlantic New England and Mountain states.
In Wellsville in the 1880s and early 1900s picture cards advertised products. Charles Spitzhirn, a local druggist, featured Rubifoam a liquid dentifrice with a back detailing its delicious flavor and tooth care benefits. Shackelford and McConnell promoted Bryan Brown Shoe Company shoes highlighting a long lasting black tip on children's footwear.
A nostalgic look at Wellsville advertising in 1898 shows colorfully printed cards and blotters from local merchants. Charles Spitzhirn sold Rubifoam for 25 cents, Shackelford and McConnell touted children’s shoes, and the Famous Notion Store promised unique goods at low prices. Other ads promote Wampole tonics, Frank Everett’s Hardware, Peyton’s Drug Store, A. Davis Stationer, J. H. Reed Golden Red shoes, Charter Oak Ranges, Round Oak stoves, and Robertson wagons. Dixon and Wilson and Gill Music Company advertised contributes, with Red Star Cough Cure at 25 cents.
Missouri highway officials say the U S Transportation Department’s rejection of 10 special road projects, including a Kansas City to Chicago corridor, was expected. Chief Highway Engineer Robert Hunter called the decision sensible after receiving the 22 page report.
Rural Housing Alliance says Ford administration could create thousands of jobs by expanding Farmers Home Administration housing programs. It cites about 85 000 man years of work from a $1 billion boost and notes FmHA is authorized to loan over $2.25 billion in the current fiscal year. In the first half, $954.7 million for 49,808 borrowers was advanced versus $556.8 million to 35,446 a year earlier.
Mrs. Arthur Griswold of Paris was installed as vice-president of the Women’s Auxiliary to the Missouri Veterinary Medical Assoc at its 83rd annual convention held January 26 to 28, 1975 at Tan-Tar-A Resort Osage Beach. Other officers listed include Mrs. Richard Frame Kansas City president Mrs. Raymond Loan Columbia president elect Mrs. Leo Slife Princeton secretary and Mrs. James Austin Independence treasurer.
Conservation Agent position announced by Larry Abraham of the Missouri Department of Conservation. Must be Missouri residents by March 3, 21 or older, in good physical condition, able to swim, hold a valid Missouri driver’s license and a high school diploma. Written exam in March, top candidates interviewed, 18 week training begins Aug 1. about 12 to 15 hires. Apply to Personnel Specialist, MDC, Box 180, Jefferson City MO 65101.
Missouri's 1975 Vacation Guide, a 44 page full color publication by the Division of Tourism, highlights seven regions with regional maps and attractions. It includes state parks historic sites caves hunting fishing and a mileage chart. 400 000 copies printed and distributed via mail and centers. The guide aims to ease travel amid gasoline price uncertainty.
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