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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1975
Page
7
Paris High School seniors of the 1975 class are shown with parents and addresses as they discuss future plans. Additional senior pictures will be published in coming issues.
Missouri education and health officials announced a mass education program targeting students and parents to curb alcohol abuse. The curriculum will start with kindergarten to third grade this spring, then progress through grades ten to twelve by 1978, with pamphlets sent home and focus on family and safety issues.
Monroe County Family Services reports a staffing cut with seven workers now serving, down from ten a few months ago. Current full time staff include Mary Keith, Shelby Cartright, and David Menefee on leave. case workers Florine Sullivan Irene Miller Priscilla Wheelan and Janice Brown.
The Laddonia and Rural Fire Association banquet at the Laddonia Christian Church fellowship hall drew 35 members and guests. Charles Heim welcomed attendees as Rev. Robert Hodkins delivered the invocation. Bush Walden presented training certificates to recipients. several others were listed as recipients. Community R-6 members provided guitar entertainment.
Perry Kiwanis Club members plan to canvass Perry homes for the Heart Fund Sunday afternoon. The group earned a Missouri Heart Association certificate for 10 years of service. Jame Kriegbaum and Lee McFarling, residents of Twain Haven in Perry, were named Valentine party queen and king on February 14. Ball County R II Schools menu next week features chicken fried steak, hot dogs, fried chicken, pizza, and peanut butter sandwiches with sides and milk each day.
Wellsville City Council debated a 15 cent levy increase to 1.15 for four years to fund fire protection and possible new fire apparatus. They considered HUD grants for streets and drainage, a revised fire alarm dispatch system, and stricter door to door licensing plus new ordinances. Mayor Shire reported HUD funds and an audit update. planning commission elected Brace as chair and adopted by laws as C W Conover joined.
The American Legion and Auxiliary met Feb 19 to plan a birthday supper for March 14 at 6 30 p.m. at the Legion Hall for members and families. Men will provide baked ham and auxiliary members will bring covered dishes and dessert.
Missouri Highway Patrol reports that 73 counties saw fewer highway deaths in 1974 than 1973 while 32 counties rose and nine stayed level. The state total fell to 1,042 fatalities, down 410 from 1973, with county tallies listed for Audrain Boone Callaway Monroe Montgomery Pike Ralls Randolph and Warren among others.
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