Editorial on illness and gratitude from Centralia fireside judge
John Rolfe writes a personal column about his cancer fight and surgery in 1972 to share lessons on hope faith and resilience. He recalls Alsop and chronicles a liver biopsy confirming cancer and ongoing treatment with 5Fu at Boone County Hospital noting kindness from staff patients and visitors.
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John Rolfe
Centralia Fireside Guard
The
Ledger
RMWIL
Centralia
Alsop
Boone County Hospital
Daily Mail
Enduring Guidance from Proverbs and Faith
A devotional note cites Proverbs 3 6 urging acknowledgment of God as guide and life map. It emphasizes God as the best map maker and calls readers to read the map and follow the highway he sets. The message frames faith as a steady compass and trusted friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Babysitters Seek Fair Pay And Boundaries Advice
Ann Landers responds to a letter from Babysitters Anonymous detailing common issues with paying, reliability, late hours, extra children, short notice cancellations, dishwashing expectations, and unsafe rides. She advises setting clear guidelines, required notices, and fair fees, urging sitters to enforce limits and discontinue with unreliable families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Collagen disease explained by Dr Thosteson
A child asks about collagen disease types and treatment. The article notes several forms including rheumatoid arthritis, affects may involve skin muscles and eyes, and can be fatal if vital organs are involved. Cortisone helps inflammatory symptoms. no cure exists, ongoing research continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thosteson
Birthday greetings and medical note mix in letters page
Sunday brings greetings to Robert Cooper and Monday to Filbert Davenport Mike Ray Alvin Wort man and others. A medical letter discusses a husband's enlarged testes blamed on hydrocele with treatment options and urologist referral, plus ear noises booklet offer from Dr Thosteson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cooper
Filbert Davenport
Mike Ray
Alvin Wortman
Vandalia
Warren Graham
Keith Benskin
Earl Cox
Jaclyn Jackson
Laura Jamieson
John T. Clark
Ricky Campbell
Eula Hildebrand
Ed Whitehouse
Leroy Baker
Perry
Larry Fike
Glenn Torreyson
Frank Gentry
Mary Lou Stuart
Robert Lampton
Benton City
Bill Nowell
Ernest Schrader
Luella B. Thompson
Anna Blum
Patsy Creel
Cecil Haggard
Clarence Buffington
Harold Arlen
West Point
Earl Red Blaik
Trucker concerns and Communist fears spark exchange
A reader argues for recognizing truckers costs and safety roles including tires permits and insurance, noting long hours and aid to motorists. The letter also critiques a newspaper editorial on communism, citing a controversial 1919 Spartacist document and quoting Dan Clay’s reaction linked to 1933 Roosevelt assassination references.
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C.B
Ledger
U.S.A
The
Spartacist League
Dusseldorf
Germany
Library of Congress
U.S. A
Dan Clay
Mexico Ledger Classified Rates and Address Notice
Mexico Ledger announces publishing details, circulation info, pricing by mail and carrier, and periodical rates. Includes office hours and location at 300 N Washington St Mexico MO 65265 with pricing for local, state, and military mail options.
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Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
Mondis Uruagl
erroneous TV listings and stray station notes
Report lists channel call signs and locations from multiple stations including Ktvi St. Louis Ktvo Ottumwa Kmox Ty St. Louis Kpl St. Louis Kreg Ty sef f City Keby Tv Columbia and others with a stray line On See Tv Erroneous listings If any are due to unreported changes by Sea Tv 12 Weather and station notices
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Ktvi
St. Louis
Ktvo Ottumwa
Kmox-ty
Ksdty
Kpl
Kreg-ty Seff City
Keby-tv
Columbia
Sea Tv 12
Television Listings and Program Highlights
TV guide style listing shows a Russian film Friends For Life at noon on channels 4 and 13, plus college basketball games Kansas vs Oklahoma State and Western Michigan vs Ohio at noon, Nebraska vs Colorado at 2, Minnesota vs Michigan State at 2, and women's tennis at 2:30 on channels 4 7 13. Also notes golf, World of Sports, National Geographic Ethiopia, Sam Houston feature, ABC Movie Summer of 42, and varied daytime and late night programs across channels with multiple sport events and movies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Kansas
Oklahoma State
Western Michigan
Ohio
Nebraska
Colorado
Minnesota
Michigan State
Chicago
Andy Williams
Wide World of Sports
Daytona
Japan
National Geographic
Ethiopia
Sam Houston
Jennifer Oneill
Camera Three
Channel 4
D.W. Griffith
Channel 7
Edward Curtis
Sadat
CBS Sports Spectacular
Astrodome
Scottsdale
Channel 8
Washington
NBA
Ledgerland
Buffalo Braves
Bulls
Jonathan Edwards
NHI
Boston Bruins
Flyers
Philadelphia
Vienna
Willie Masconi
Sahara
Masterpiece Theatre
A.E. Coppard
Buckley
Missouri Forum
Jerry Litton
Ike
Rockefeller
Las Vegas
Illinois
Oliver
Ron Moody
Henry Youngman
Audrey Melburn
Sadatoe
Jimmy Dean
Nashville
Porter Wagone
Jimmy Swagg
NBC Newscat
America
Welk
Wild Kingdom
ABC
Friends
Romagnoli
CBS
Ipm
Missouri Military Academy tour leaves 39 cadets
Yesterday In Mexico edition notes MMA cadets depart for Florida and the Bahamas on the 17th annual educational tour. Also announced are J R Eckenberger named presiding judge for harness races at the Missouri State Fair and Wilbert C Askew as new fair secretary.
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Missouri Military Academy
Florida
Bahamas
J.R. Eckenberger
Wilbert C. Askew
Gene Howes
Mexico
Beta Sigma Phi
Walter Luckie Reed
B. Turner Williams
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Ann Landers
P.O
Elgin
George C. Thosteson, M. D
Open Forum
Ted Frauenhoffer
New
Florence
Franklin D. Roosevelt
St Louis
Quincy
Laurel & Hardy
World of St
Animal World
Abbott & Costello
Sacred Heart
the Life
Oral Roberts
Lester
Davey
Jesus
Rex Humbard
Discovery
Norman V
Tex Baxter
Mary Tyler Moore
NBC
Richard Widmark
Dalton Gang
Rock Hudson
Nancy Walker
Carol Burnett
Blondie
Richard Todd
Lloyd Bridges
Abbott and Costello
Bowery Boys
Sidney Toler
Jennifer O'Neil
Burt Lancaster
Carrie Snodgrass
Stephen Young
Mary Hatcher
Tha Prt
Panorama
Bobby Goldsboro
Garner T
Armstrong
Rev. Robinson
the Jeffer
Hank Thompson
Bob Newhart
Burnett
Porter Wagoner
Bek Owens
Regis Philbin
Reasoner
Hollywood
C.J., Harper
Sturgeon State Bank
Audrain-Boone-Callaway Bankers Association
Daniel Boone Hotel
Marlow Wright
Mexico Savings Bank
Carroll- O'Brien Motor Company
Ted Shaw
Boone County National Bank
Wright
Savings Bank
McMillan High School
Edna Lindsey
Virginia Kellerhals
Dairy Paty
Semem
Ames
City State
Basi Fe
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