Editorial: Gano Chance Built Centralia Industry and Town
A tribute to Gano Chance, longtime CEO of A. B. Chance Co. in Centralia, noting growth from 1 million to 75 million in sales and 100 to 2600 jobs. The piece lauds his leadership, vision, and devotion to Centralia, praising balance between business success and community service.
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A. B. Charlie Co
Centralia
University of Missouri
A. B. Chance
Gono Chance
Gano Chance
America
Bread of Life Sermon Echoes John Six Teachings
A devotional meditation cites John six fifty eight, affirming Jesus as the staff of life for all who come and are filled by Him. The passage contrasts living bread with the manna eaten by ancestors who died, inviting faith and eternal life through Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Jesus
Bond Means Business: Kit Bond Chooses Deputy in Missouri
Auditor-elect Kit Bond of Mexico names Robert James, a certified public accountant, as his deputy. James already assists in screening applicants for the Auditor's office. Bond vows to professionalize the state operation and reduce patronage in the Democratic stronghold. The move signals a shift that unsettles longtime Department of Revenue practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Post‘Dispatch
Missouri
Kit Bond
Mexico
Webb City
Robert James
James
Bond
Haskell Holman
Department of Revenue
Birthday Wishes Recited For Local Residents
On Wednesday relatives friends and neighbors extend greetings to Gary Goodhart Gerald W Pollard Lisa Sullivan William Van Matre Hichard Clark Snook Robert Rogers Hershel Meek Mrs Martin Wylie Michael Keeling Beverly Kehma Kenneth Gibbons and Willian Haste as they celebrate birthdays with well wishes and joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Goodhart
Gerald W. Pollard
Lisa Sullivan
William van Matre
Hichard Clark Snook
Robert Rogers
Hershel Meek
On The Brink and A Modern Love Dilemma
Dear Ann Landers presents two reader questions about marriage, parenthood, and infidelity. A 40 year old husband asks for a divorce or abortion over an unexpected fourth pregnancy, while a 23 year old woman contemplates rekindling an old flame with marriage and alimony risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
TB checks ease babysitting fears in church circle
Dear Dr Thosteson replies that regular six monthly tests with clear X rays and negative sputum means no TB germs are shed and the former patient is not a hazard to others including children. He cautions against casual social exclusion and urges continued testing to prevent spreading by undiagnosed active cases.
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Ann Landers
Bud
Agian
George C. Thosteson
M.D
Dr. Thosteson
S.S
Mexico Chronology of Chamber Leaders and Local News
Maj Charles Stribling names Carl Safford Jr. as Retail Merchants chair for 1961 in Mexico. G Andy Runge awarded the Jaycees Distinguished Service Award at a banquet. First Baptist Church raised 75000 dollars in 3 days to fund an education building addition. Jaycees install 1951 officers at Huxsey Hotel. Dr Thomas L Dwyer elected president of Audrain County Medical Association. Gale Johnson sells 102 shares and building to J Leo Coontz. Mexico Chamber reports 125 members with 88 paid up. A farmer near Lad Dunia arrests for Christmas whisky gifts. released on 300 dollars bond.
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Charles Stribling
Greater Mexico Chamber of Commerce
Carl Safford Jr
Mexico Junior Chamber of Commerce
Andy Runge
Jaycees
First Baptist Church
Kirby Allien
Charles W. Sullivan
Jaycee
Huxsey Hotel
Gold Room
F. M. Maupin
Reed Schmickle
Harald James
Robert George
J. Leo Coontz
Vandalia
Coontz
J. W. Gallahher
Mexico Chamber of Commerce
Laddunia
Regional Dispatches via Kiv St Louis Channels
A fragmented radio schedule lists stations and routes including Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia Quincy with St Louis as a central hub. The text names Kiv Ktyo Khya ty Kmox ty and other cryptic codes suggesting channel or route identifiers rather than full station details.
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Kiv
St. Louis
Ktyo
Ottumwa
Kmox-ty
Khya-ty
Hannibal
Komu-ty
Columbia
Wgem-ty
Quincy
Kpl
Television listings spotlight tonight’s varied programs
Tonight features Jacques Cousteau in Lagoon of Lost Ships at 6 30 p m on channels 2 and 3 Gunsmoke from desert shoot-out Mirage at 6 30 on channels 4 7 13 Jill St John as secret agent in Red Skelton story at 6 30 on channels 5 8 10 Laugh In at 7 00 on channels 5 8 10 ABC Movie at 8 00 on channels 2 3 Fathom Raquel Welch Tony Franciosa 1967 also Conspiracy to Kill with Robert Conrad tonight and Carol Burnett guest appearances plus sports and classic film listings across networks.
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Jacques Cousteau
Truss
Festus
Jill St. John
Red Skelton
Ludwick von Humperdoo
Mad Mod World
ABC
Raquel Welch
Tony Franciosa
NBC
Robert Conrad
Carol Burnett
Jerry Lewis
Leslie Uggams
David Steinberg
Johnny Carson
Dick Cavett
Willie Mays
Hank Aaron
Dave Meggyesy
Channel
Tony Curtis
Rainbow Island
Dorothy Lamour
Rock Hudson
William Holden
Richard Widmark
David Janssen
Pat Boone
Merv Griffin
Mayberry
Li Beaver
Jeter’ Poustewic
Skelton
Doris Say
ABC News
CBS News
NBC News
Hitchcock
Dick van Dyke
Tuesday Ledgerland Station Listings and Highlights
TV guide style roundup lists Don Knotts guests at 6 30 PM on channels 5 8 10 including Lloyd Bridges and sons Jeff and Beau Nancy Wilson and Tommy Roe sing. Beverly Hillbillies battle grunion at 6 30 on channels 4 7 13. Movies include Assault on the Wayne with Leonard Nimoy on 2 3 and Secret Ceremony with Elizabeth Taylor and Mia Farrow on 5 8 10. Also NBA All Star game at San Diego at 9 PM on channels 2 3.
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Don Knotts
Lloyd Bridges
Jeff
Beau
Nancy Wilson
Tommy Roe
Clampetts
Grunion
ABC
Wayne
Leonard Nimoy
NBC
Elizabeth Taylor
Mia Farrow
Clifton Webb
Sousa
Rod Steiger
Rosemary Clooney
Richard Widmark
TV’s New Season Mix Delights Fans With Comedy and Classics
Cynthia Lowry notes a crowded weekend of TV with CBS The Super Comedy Bowl a star studded tribute to football NBCs year end review and new British drama The First Churchill educational outlets also debut Forsyte Saga style documentaries The New Andy Griffith Show premieres bringing back Mayberry charm and family friendly humor.
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Cynthia Lowry
NEW York
CBS
John Wayne
Jack Lemmon
Charlton Heston
Lucille Ball
Carol Burnett
Flip Wilson
Joe Namath
O. J. Simpson
NBC
John Chancellor
Forsyte
Churchill
Duke of Marlborough
Britain
Charles II
John Churchill
Sarah Jennings
Galsworthy
Velaquez
Goya
el Greco
Spain
Prado Museum
Aline Saarinen
Kenneth Clark
Andy Griffith
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Thosteson
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Hiway
Mexico, Mo
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One Life
Virginia Graham
Dark Shadows
Mike Douglas
Somerset
Gilligan
Showtime
Major Adams
Tri State
Hospital
Daniel Boone
Ledgerland
San Diego
Jack Jones
William Redfield
Merle Oberon
Joseph Cotten
Hal Barton
Maine
Tri-State
Virginia Graha
Lassie
Flipper
Beaver
Lucy
Mod Squad
Consequences
Big Valley
Hee Haw
Julian Dragnet
Perry Mason
Andy
Lee Meriwether
George Lindsay
Paul Hartman
Griffith
A& B Prescription Shop
Lawrence Drug
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