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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1972

Page

8

Bomb Threat Boys Sent to Circuit in Paris Case

Two boys charged with making a bomb threat at Paris school asked for change of venue due to bias. Change of venue granted to Monroe Circuit Court. A third youth under 17 was punished in juvenile court. Magistrate court action: Jerry Wayne Arrowood pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, six months jail and $11 costs. Arrowood also found not guilty of supplying liquor to a minor. Michael Dean Arrowood fined $100 and costs and 30 days in jail.

Paris Monroe Elgin Fuller Jerry Wayne Arrowood Michael Dean Arrowood

Perry MOD Youth Group To Aid March of Dimes Drive

Perry MOD drive gains help from C C & Co youth group of Perry Baptist Church scheduling service Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4. Contest winner Bill Carmen of Perry, a salesman at Ted Mottaz Chevrolet, receives a four day Miami Beach trip plus attendance at the Super Bowl in New Orleans.

Perry C.C.& Co Perry ‘Baptist Church March of Dimes Bill Carmen Ted Mottaz Chevrolet Vandalia Miami Beach Fla New Orleans

New Officer Joins Chance At Centralia

James D. Henry will join A. B. Chance Company in Centralia as assistant treasurer, announced Tuesday by treasurer A. H. Allen. Henry, formerly corporate cashier of Brown Shoe Co., St. Louis, is a 1962 North East Missouri State College MBA graduate, worked at McDonnell Douglas and Penn Mutual Life, and is pursuing an MBA at Washington University. He is married with two children and resides in Ballwin.

Centralia James D. Henry A. B. Chance Company A. H. Allen Henry Brown Shoe Co St. Louis Northeast Missouri State College McDonnell- Douglas Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co Brown Washington University Ballwin

Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild Meets for Book Study

The Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild met January 3 at the Methodist Church to begin a study of Technethies New Machines and Man led by Mrs. Calvin Baker. Two more sessions are scheduled for January 20 and 27. Visitors Mrs Addison Webber and Mrs Murray Colbert attended. 18 members and new member Mrs Dolly Tessner. Georgia Buchanan spoke on the Week of Prayer and Self Denial. Business plans included serving the Hart Johnson wedding reception January 8. The next meeting will be at the church with Mrs Doris Graue hostess and Mrs Thelma Powell presenting A Community Center's Response in a Changing Society.

Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild Methodist Church Calvin Baker Addison Webber Murray Colbert Dolly Tessner Georgia Buchanan Hart-Johnson Wesleyan Service Guild Doris Graue Thelma Powell

James Reed Named in Outstanding Young Men of America

James R. Reed of Montgomery City appears in Outstanding Young Men of America. son of Mr. and Mrs. C W Reed, he graduated from Montgomery High School in 1956 and Westminster College in 1960 cum laude. He joined Southwestern Bell Telephone Co and remains there, serving as Telephone Company Manager and director of college relations. He and his wife Katie reside at 5 Balero Court Ballwin Missouri with two children, Phillip and Holly. The Rev Fred Cox of Montgomery Baptist Church teaches at Mineola Baptist Church this week on the Book of Job.

Edith P. Gentry Montgomery City James R. Reed C.W. Reed Jim Montgomery High School Westminster College Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Katie Phillip Holly Balero Court Ballwin

Wellsville Chickens Slaughtered in Suspected Dog Pack

Wellsville scare as 55 fancy breed chickens killed in backyard, with several more previously lost. Wagners kept birds confined while away. authorities vow enforcement of dog leash laws. Also notes bridal shower for Miss Donna Baugh and a Water Pollution program by Floyd Ficken at Prodesse Club meeting.

F.A. Zimman Wellsville Robert Wagner Wagners Wagner Mattingly Donna Baugh Prodesse Club MFWC Floyd Ficken Mike Anderton Burlington Road Robert L. Saak

Centralia Club Unveils Welcome Sign at City Entrance

Mu Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi presented Centralia with a welcome sign. Mayor Paul Sturgeon and Chamber of Commerce president Gene Sigman accepted it at a Tuesday meeting. The group also featured jewelry program by Joan Menser of Buchroeder's Jewelers.

Centralia Mu Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Bill Mahieu Paul Sturgeon Gene Sigman Chamber of Commerce Charles Grannis Joan Menser Buchroeder’s Jewelers of Columbia

Farber Enters Community Betterment Awards

Jefferson City report notes Farber has joined the 1972 Missouri Community Betterment awards contest. Judge Guy Park Krause says Farber will be assessed on yearly community involvement and improvements. A total of 10500 dollars in cash prizes go to towns under 10000, while larger towns receive achievement plaques.

Jefferson City Farber Guy Park Krause

Callaway Extension Election Tuesday

The Callaway County Extension Council will hold its annual election next Tuesday with polls open 12 to 5 30 pm. Voters of age may vote. Judges and clerks are Homemakers Council members. Fifteen polling places across the county. Nominees include O P Mills Marshall Penn Mrs Harlan Borman Mrs John Edwards James Boillot and James Blackloe.

Callaway County Extension Council Callaway County Homemakers Council Baumgartner Furniture Auxvasse Kingdom City Hatton Hall Millersburg Gurthrie Extension Club House Wright Bros Calwood Crane Williamsburg Reform Boone Mokane City of Fulton Extension Center Bi Right New Bloomfield Members Tebbetts Don’s Iga Holt John Edwards James Boillot James Blackloe Montgomery City Rte. 3

Vandalian Honored After 32 Years at Harbison-Walker

Orville Smith was honored at a surprise dinner in Vandalia after retiring from Harbison-Walker Refractories with 32 years of service. A ham supper and carry-in dishes followed at his daughter’s home with many relatives and coworkers attending. He received a gift from the electrical maintenance department, and guests included families from Vandalia Middletown and Independence.

Vandalia Orville Smith Harbison-Walker Dwaine Barnes John Beth Lee Smith Greg Joan Moberly Smith William Sparks Ray Werner Melvin (Bink) Williams Jimmy Storck Mattie Mae Sanders Lordsburg New Mexico Stanley James Henry Campbell Elvin Maxwell Richard Allen Donald Trower William Hechler Howard Whiteaker Herb Hill Dale Blane Middletown

St Johns Lutheran Women Guild Meets in Mexico Missouri

The St John s Lutheran Women s Guild met at the church educational building on a Tuesday. Offi cers for 1972 were installed with Regina Vogt as president Pam Baker vice president Ann Barnes secretary and treasurer. Roles and duties were assigned to members including Christian growth altar missions publicity evangelism fellowship historian remembrance and more. AFS student dinner and a new adult Sunday school class were discussed.

ST. John’s Lutheran Women's Guild Lutheran Church Dorrow Regina Vogt Pam Baker Ann Barnes Ray Callanan Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Charlotte Schwab Dorothy Hartung Brenda Jungers Sherri Vogt Lucille Suddarth Dorothy Cahill Nola Vogt Lois Callanan AFS

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