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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1977
Page
2
James Allan Simpson and Karen Schultz were married December 16 at Salem Lutheran Church Hubbard Lake Michigan in a double ring ceremony led by Rev. Robert Ellers. The couple, with ties to Mexico and Alpena, planned a reception at Ossineke Township Hall and will reside in Virginia Beach after his Navy assignment.
Miss Gloria Jean Giunta and H Michael McCoy were married on December 30 at 6 30 pm in Kingsway Assembly of God Church Cherry Hill New Jersey. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev Joseph Beretta before an altar with white and yellow gladiolus and greenery. Bride wore a floor length gown with brocade trim and sheer yoke. Maid of honor and bridesmaids wore blue gowns with fur trim. Groom’s party included cousins of the bride. Reception followed with cake and fountain display for about 300 guests. The couple will reside in Maple Shade.
The Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle met Tuesday at the library to study Russia. Mrs. Richard Wohlers presented a review of Early Russian Architecture by Hubert Faenser. Mrs. Charles Jansen reviewed Alexander Solzhenitsyn's play Candle in the Wind. Next meeting is Jan 18 at 1:30.
Listings of social and civic gatherings from Jan 14 to Jan 19 include dance at Kilne’s 7:30 p.m. Saturday, family bowling Sunday 2 p.m. at Mexico Lanes, a Jan 16 carry-in dinner and worship, Jan 17 North American Benefit Association meeting, Jan 18 Masonic Temple events, Jan 16 and 18 club lunches and bridge, OATS runs Jan 18, and multiple Jan 19 meetings at the Farm and Home Building, church lounges, and health unit clinics.
Monday greetings for Richard Hogan Mayme Giboney Robert Exendine Tamra Kay Holtkamp Sharon Kay Lay Sharle Levingston and Lori Rogers. Tuesday wishes for Tammy Newsom Derren Neely Linda Faye Albus Leonard Thomas Jimmy Sims Domino Joe Hayes Laurie Ann Behrmann Gene Pryor Wilson Miles Richard Connelly George Melson Sue Chase George Doebelin Mrs William C Elliott Wayne Duckworth.
A retrospective look at events dated January 15 across decades in Mexico. Salary reforms for city officials in 1877. legal practice start for J M Bone Jr. in 1927. a 1937 Rotary fingerprint discussion. 1947 managerial changes at Missouri Brokerage Co. and cadet promotions. an editorial proposal to rename a boulevard. 1957 and 1967 local civic notes. 1972 a recreation center opening and school hair code update.
Readers write in praising Ann Landers for her stance on ERA and personal identity while critiquing critics. Several letters praise her responses, urge continued forthright guidance, and discuss sensitivity to ethnicity and gender identity in family contexts.
Tonight features college basketball matchups including Florida State versus Memphis State, Central Michigan against Miami, Nebraska versus Iowa State, and Kansas against Oklahoma. Also airing are sports specials with Olympic champions, pro debuts, and a heavyweight bout. International track and field championships and golf’s Tucson Open third round are highlighted, plus educational and entertainment programs across CBS channels.
Sunday Ledger lists a packed grid of broadcasts from 10:30 a.m. to 1:38 a.m. including Notre Dame vs Marquette at 12:30 p.m. and NBA doubleheader. It notes boxing from the Lexington, golf Tucson Open finals, Harlem Globetrotters, history dramas, and classic films with late night movies and news.
TV listings show Gleason with Bobes and a Nova Dinosaur program repeating Saturday at 9 00. Also movies include The Wonderful Country The Terror The Court Ester and other titles with cast such as Robert Mitchum Jack Nicholson Danny Kaye George Segal Darren McGavin Audrey Hepburn.
The Jeffersons move to 7 PM on Mondays with Meeting of the Minds at 7 PM on Channel 9. Busted Loose debuts at 7 30 on channels 4 7 13. Pro Bowl AFC NFC game set for Seattle at 8 PM on channels 2 3 17. Other listings include NBC Movie at 6 PM and 9 PM news.
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