Thunderstorm Injures Burlington Depot Agent
Wellsville reports a winter thunderstorm injuring Robert Gruber, Burlington railroad station agent, when a lightning strike entered telephone lines and earphones. He suffered a burn on his left foot, temporary deafness, and thought he was paralyzed for 15 to 20 minutes. he sought medical treatment and the depot was briefly thought to be on fire due to fuse smoke.
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F. A. Zimmann
Wellsville
Robert Gruber
Burlington Railroad
Clinton Morris
IGA
Jennings
McDowell
Wetterall Foods, Inc
Monroe Budget Reflects View on MU Extension
Monroe County court denied the requested extension budget increase, approving 9000 for extension work, citing limited funds and local objections to regional staffing. Other items include nursing home board meeting, Farmers Livestock Marketing Association election of Paris delegate, a twin birth in Paris, and multiple club meetings with officer elections and program plans in Paris and surrounding areas.
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Ione Ransdell Paris
Monroe County
Mark Twains
Farmers Livestock Marketing Association
Rolla
John Buckman
Paris
Livestock Commission
National Stock Yard
St. Louis
Union Stock Yards
Springfield
Montgomery Fire Calls Are Minor
Two Montgomery City Fire Department calls this week ended with minor damage. Sparks from welding caused a grain elevator fire at the Corno Feed Mill, while a shed blaze at the Robert Barnes home near Danville was extinguished on arrival.
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Montgomery City
Corno
Robert Barnes
Danville
Gun Class For Hatton Residents
Hatton residents attend a gun safety class led by Robert Underwood of the Fulton Police Department at the Hatton Community Hall. Four adults and 16 Hatton H Club members attended the first session on January 27. The next session is set for Friday February 5 at 6 30 p m. Members of the Hatton Community Club will serve lunch at the public sale of Mr and Mrs James Smith on Saturday February 6 starting at 11 a m.
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Hatton
Robert Underwood
Fulton
Hatton Community Club
James Smith
Tinsley Haden
Roy Black
Paul Reid
Howard Davis
Harvey Edwards
Larkin Poff
Vernon Ratekin
E. A. Borgelt
Clifford Smith
Vandalia Chiefs Band Winter Concert Draws Big Crowd
A large Vandalia crowd attended the Vandalia High School Chief's Band winter concert directed by Bert Cowley. The program featured Britanny March, Alla Barocco, Norland Overture, and more with the America Its Music theme. Community notices include church youth minister Jim Nichols’ upcoming service, a VFW Post 2173 meeting, and anniversaries and obituaries.
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Van-Far
Bert Cowley
America
Susan Brinkman
Lori Sutton
Farber Scouts to Go to Church on National Scout Sunday
Farber Boy Scout Troop 37 and Cub Scouts Pack 37 plan to attend worship at Farber United Presbyterian Church at 9 a.m. on National Boy Scout Sunday February 7. Also notes community events and local visits including seniors group meetings and residents visiting relatives.
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Mary Ellis Farber
Farber
Farber United Presbyterian Church
Local banker injured in McAllen wreck and Indonesian visit postponed
Roz Morris, a local banker, sustained minor injuries from a car crash near McAllen, Texas, requiring brief hospitalization. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the I. W. Mastra family from Indonesia must postpone their Mt. Olivet Church appearance to Wednesday Feb 10, with a 5 p.m. gathering, 6 p.m. carry-in supper, 7 p.m. program, and church hosts providing meat and drinks. The public is invited per Rev. D. Randall Cone. Brother Kenneth T. Norris of Maritime Christian College in Charlottetown, Canada, will speak at First Christian Church for the Adult Class Sunday evening, and Bernard Fritch of Owensville is noted as Ninth District Commander, Veterans of …
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Byland
Leo Kemp
Jennings
McDowell
City of
Wellsville
Martingsburg
Roz Morris
McAllen
Tex
I. W. Mastra
Indonesia
Mt. Olivet Church
D. Randall Cone
Kenneth T. Norris
Maritime Christian College
Charlottetown
Prince Edward Island
Canada
First Christian Church
Mexican Ledger Publication Rates and Hours
The Mexican Ledger, published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri 65265, lists pricing for single copies $0.10, monthly and annual subscriptions by region, and armed forces rate. Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday and 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday.
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Audrain
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