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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1971
Page
5
Southwest Bank of St Louis lowers its prime rate from six to six percent, claiming to be among the first to do so. Long, the bank's president, says the move aligns with a nationwide trend toward lower high grade short term rates. The bank ranks ninth in St Louis.
The Veterans Administration Hospital in Columbia begins accepting applications for about 800 jobs at the new facility set to open in 1972. A local VA personnel office is not yet available, so applicants should apply on the hospital’s first floor personnel office.
The Northeast Veterinary Medical Association elected Dr. William L. McDowell of Wellsville as president, succeeding Dr. T. J. Vogelweid of Moberly. Dr. Arthur Griswold of Paris was chosen president-elect, with Dr. John B. Simpson of LaPlata as vice president and Dr. Jack L. Coleman of Monroe City as secretary-treasurer. Dr. Vogelweid will serve as MVMA delegate on the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association executive board, with Dr. John House of Shelbina as alternate.
The Audrain County Farm Bureau Young Farmers planning committee met at Wayne Robertson's home in Laddonia to announce a February 19 meeting for members 35 and under. Members include Bill Kohl, Fred Kohl, Gary Reidel, Clinton Winders, and Wayne Robertson. LeRoy Deles Dernier, state director, will discuss last year’s conference and farmers in other counties. A card party will follow. The 1971 Leadership Conference is February 24 to March 2 at Tan-Tara Lodge Osage Beach, with sessions on family corporations safety pollution and youth programs. Cost 36 dollars for meals and lodging. Contact Wayne Robertson or the Farm Bureau for details.
Four veteran A P Green Refractories Co employees retire after long service. Ernie Adams 22 years Richard Herndon 27 years Charles Keith 35 years Roy Myers 43 years. Adams joined in 1948 moved to office custodian and plans hunting fishing trips. Myers began in 1927 later moved to heavy equipment maintenance and garden work. Keith started 1935 as wood mould operator later in air hammer dept with prior Chicago Wellsville Fire Brick experience. He lives at 1631 Churchill Ave and attends United Methodist Church. Herndon joined in 1943 worked in tunnel kiln and insulating Fire Brick plants residing at 928 S Union St.
Robert L. Jones was promoted Feb. 1 to General Foreman Maintenance at A. B. Chance Company Centralia plant. Formerly maintenance foreman, he now oversees all maintenance and machine shop functions. He joined Chance in 1955 and was promoted to foreman in 1961. Missouri Power and Light reports 1970 total tax payments of $4,074,255, with $1,470,211 to the federal government and $2,604,044 to state and local entities. In Audrain County MPL paid $296,269, including $139,499 in property taxes, with schools receiving $86,031.00.
Nearly 470 Standard Oil agents crop-guide managers and wives gathered February 5 at the Ramada Inn in Fenton Missouri for the latest information on agricultural products and services. Attendees from Mexico included Mr and Mrs Gene Fowler Mr and Mrs Paul Burson Mr and Mrs Robert Holtkamp Mrs Howard Pehle Mrs Emory Rahmeyer and Dee Haynes. A separate report notes a gas war in Columbia with prices dropping to 22 cents a gallon and continuing uncertainty.
The American Red Cross reports expenditures for services to the public and U S military personnel worldwide rose to 149 360 647 in 1969 70, the highest total since World War II, driven by a record disaster year and rising operation costs.
Lewis Armstrong, vice president and general manager of Utility Systems Division at A. B. Chance Co. in Centralia, will address the Data Processing Management Association at 6 tonight. The dinner meeting, held at Flaming Pit Restaurant in Columbia, features his talk on the Challenge of Change. Armstrong's career spans roles from district manager to VP marketing and beyond, with prior work as a Westinghouse sales engineer in Newark. He is an Alabama Polytechnic Institute graduate and serves on engineering advisory boards and NEMA committees.
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