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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1973
Page
3
Centralia reports prospects for A B Chance Co in 1973 are bright says President L C Hansen After noting higher gales and increased net earnings for 1972 he lists significant improvements that may help 1973 be a better year
Robert L. Hawkins, formerly Wetterau Foods Mexico Division assistant general manager, is promoted to general manager of the Wetterau Motor Transport Division at Hazelwood and will also direct warehousing and transportation for Wetterau Industries there. The move begins April 1, with Hawkins and wife Fern relocating to the St. Louis area. He has long served in Wetterau roles including warehouse superintendent and material handling director, and is active in community groups in Mexico, Missouri.
Jefferson City officials announce a license category change for charitable buses and trucks. Charitable vehicles will move from truck rates to passenger rates effective March 1, with fees based on horsepower. Churches and charities must mail to the Department of Revenue for new plates.
Mexico Pizza Hut announces promotions effective March 1. Fred Fletcher rises to manager of the Marshall Mo Pizza Hut and will move soon. Roger Wyatt becomes Mexico Hut assistant manager. Glen Davis of Columbia becomes lead manager for west mid Missouri Huts after leaving Mexico in 1971.
Kline's Department Store at West Plaza Shopping Center in Mexico unveils redecorating plans with new departments. Manager Jon Scaramella says the store, under a year old, will add a budget dress department a maternity stork shop a swing shop for family fashion and expanded seasonal boutiques including swimwear. He calls the operation a definite success and predicts continued growth in the region.
Wetterau Foods Inc. elevates seven including O J Cleveland to executive vice president and appoints Robert K Cruisinger to the board. Paul A Cox becomes first vice president. Wayne H Davis elected financial first vice president. Gordon Ellis and Richard C Nieman named first vice presidents. Robert J Schneider named vice president and general counsel. Cleveland’s career at Wetterau spans 1961 to 1971 with multiple promotions.
HAZELWOOD The board of Wetterau Foods Inc has declared a cash dividend of 9 cents per share payable March 15 to stockholders of record March 1. Wetterau and The Zinsmeister Company Greenville Ky have agreed in principle for Wetterau to acquire substantially all Zin smeister stock in exchange for Wetterau common stock. The agreement awaits definitive approval by both boards.
Monroe City realtor Warren Lee addressed Audrain County Board of Realtors at the Air Park Restaurant on February 13. He outlined the Salt River Cannon Dam multi purpose project and urged Mexico and nearby areas to prepare for growth, job creation, and expanded services as a southern gateway.
Ralph W. Luckaman, tax manager for A. P. Green Refractories Co., elected chairman of the newly formed taxation committee of the Mining Industry Council of Missouri at a Jefferson City meeting. Frank H. Ales and Matthew B. Mack named vice chairmen. other members include M. N. Anderson, Frank Farmer, Arthur Schwandt, Robert H. Rundle, and Mike Ganey. Luckaman also serves as president of the St. Louis Chapter of Tax Executives Institute and is active in civic affairs as an elder of the First Christian Church.
Taylor Sewell Mexico building inspector reports permits this week for Harry Stover to add to Branchwood Dr home costing 6000 dollars with H. D. Brown as contractor. Other permits include Don Hudson sign at 1624 E. Liberty St. for 40 dollars and Willie White at 1404 N. Olive St. for panel rooms costing 300 dollars. Ora Hassien remodel at 1014 Latney St. for 4300 dollars. Weatherau Foods listed as a rare commercial building project at 2001 West Boulevard.
A two session seminar for managers covers the Occupational Safety and Health Act requirements. The first session at Cecil's Restaurant on Monday March 5 addresses the federal act, with speakers George A. Hayworth and William F. McMahill. The Tuesday March 6 session focuses on the Missouri plan with Charles Hennemeyer speaking.
Jay Gourley III, assistant manager of Jays IGA, recently served on a four member statewide panel reviewing workbooks for public schools. The books accompany COE students learning meat cutting, with Gourley a past panel participant at COE coordinators conventions and a member of the COE advisory committee at Mexico Area Vocational Technical School.
The Mid-Missouri Chapter of the National Association of Accountants held a Valentine party in Columbia with about 75 members, spouses, and guests after dinner at Flaming Pit Restaurant. They later attended Stephen College Playhouse's Carousel. Next meeting is March 15 at The Monterey Restaurant in Mexico with a 6:15 p.m. directors meeting and 6:31 p.m. dinner before a technical session while the chapter leads national inter-chapter competition for the Warner Trophy.
The City of Mexico and the Housing Authority invite bids for site improvements including streets and sewers in the West Underpass Urban Renewal Area MOA-2. Bid deadline March 15, 1973 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. Total City share not to exceed 40000 dollars.
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