The Future Of Our Kids Editorial On Recreation
An editor's note from The Ledger July 27, 1987 extols Mexico's first All American Ray Uriarte and praises local recreation programs. It lauds upgraded tennis courts and open air activities at Park Bowl and Sportsman's Field, noting scholarships and leadership outcomes for local youth and a broader “America at its best” message.
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the Ledger
Ray Uriarte
Mexico
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Open Air Park Bowl
Sportsman's Field
America
Missouri University
Noting Grand Progress in Missouri Town Growth
The message praises ongoing improvements and the town’s pride in its status as the best of its size in Missouri. It cites community effort, quality of living, and the value of collective progress as key reasons to join and support the movement.
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Missouri
Why Pluck Eyelashes Affects Health And Habits
Dear reader asks why they pull eyelashes and if it is dangerous. Dr Thosteson explains it is a nervous habit in some anxious individuals, warns about infection and lash loss, and advises addressing underlying stress and keeping busy to stop the behavior. The letter includes a second query about a husband who drinks heavily before dinner, with two to three doubles nightly.
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Dr. Thosteson
M.W
Ann Landers
Boston Globe
Mom
B. E
Dear Dr Thosteson Readers Ask About Alcohol and Allergies
A reader describes his friend George Thosteson aged 49 losing liquor tolerance with age and drinking heavily. An expert explains tolerance loss may reflect brain changes or reduced will, and suggests quitting. bee sting allergies prompt emergency kits with epinephrine and antihistamines. Questions on menopause irregularities, vitamin deficiencies, and allergy myths are answered with practical guidance.
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T.H
Dr. Thosteson
J. P
Jesus Predicts Resurrection and Peter’s Denial
A biblical excerpt notes Jesus telling disciples he must rise on the third day. It contrasts prophets with Christ rising from the grave and claims the event forged Peter into a truer man after his denial.
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Jesus
Christ
Peter
Letter praises Audrain Medical Center staff for dedication
Marguerite Lahnen of Mexico writes to praise Audrain Medical Center nurses and staff for their care during extreme winter conditions. She recalls admission with pneumonia on December 1, in room 235, noting the courage of workers who faced icy roads and frigid lows to maintain duty. She urges votes of thanks or a gold medal for their service and asks patients to support them.
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Ledger
Audrain Medical Center
Mexico
Marguerite Lahnen
Mexico Community Chest drives to 97 percent goal
The Mexico Community Chest drive closed at 97 percent of its 1964 goal, chaired by Mitchell Skorupa, with a final total of 36 500 dollars. A fire at 620 East Lafayette Street destroyed a three room house. resident Mrs Junior Cheatum escaped unharmed. Local notices also reference forecasts and a mix of unrelated items from 1984 and 1966 events.
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Mexico
Mitchell Skorupa
E. Lafayette St
Junior
Clementine
Cheatum
Law
Ann Landers Advice on Marriage and Family Life
A Boston Globe reader shares interior life on sex, loyalty, and aging, praising Ann Landers for nonjudgmental guidance. The column covers staying faithful after a stroke, inviting parents for meals, and a single woman seeking marriage with a divorced man.
Birthday wishes for Tammy Newsom and others on Friday
Note greeting Happy birthday on Friday extends to Tammy Newsom Linda Faye Albus Leonard Thomas Jimmy Sims Domino Joe Hayes Gene Pryor Wilson Miles Richard Connelly George Melson Sue Chase George Doebelin Mrs William C Elliott Wayne Duckworth Tagay birthdays listed for musical star Ethel Merman aged 65 and auto racer A J Fuyt aged 49 with dated ages.
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Tammy Newsom
Linda Faye Albus
Leonard Thomas
Jimmy Sims
Domino Joe Hayes
Gene Pryor
Wilson Miles
Richard Connelly
George Melson
Sue Chase
George Doebelin
William C. Elliott
Wayne Duckworth
Tagay
Ethel Merman
A.J. Fuyt
Mexico Ledger Publication Rates and Hours
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily except Sundays and holidays, address 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265, and rates for subscriptions by carrier, mail in Audrain and nearby counties, other Missouri counties and out of state, with armed forces options. Office hours are 8 to 5:30 Monday to Friday and 8 to 3 Saturday.
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Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
Local TV Stations Listed in Time Schedule
A stream of station identifiers appears with city abbreviations and numbers such as St. Louis and Columbia in a broadcast listing. The data shows channels Ktvi Ktvo Kmox tv Ksd tv Kpl St Louis Kregty Kebytv and Jeff City, suggesting a regional TV schedule or call sign reference rather than a narrative report.
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Ktvi
St. Louis
Ktvo
Ottumwa
Kmox-tv
St Louis
Ksd-tv
Kpl
Kregty
Jeff City
Kebytv
Columbia
Evening TV Listings and Highlights With Multiple Stations
Tonight features Afterschool Special at 3:30 p m on Channel 17 and 4:00 on 2 and 3, a comedy drama Pssst Hammerman's After You about a sixth grader facing a bully. Danny Thomas guest stars with Sonny and Cher at 7:00 on 4, 7, 13, ABC Movie The Night Stalker at 7:00 on 2, 3, 17. Bill Moyers Journal at 7:00 on 9. A middle aged couple reexamine their marriage in Double Solitaire on Conflicts. Multiple showings include Love American Style Special, Secret Storm, Joker's Wild, Gilligan, Mr. Rogers, Bonanza, and more. Also NBC Movie Some Kind Of A Nut at 8:00 on 5, 8, 10 and Scream Of The Wolf at 8:30 on 2, 3, 17. The Ghost Breakers, The Night Digger and Mating Season are listed for various late slots.
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Hammerman
Danny Thomas
Sonny and Cher
ABC
Darren McGavin
Bill Moyers
Kent State
Secret Storm
Joker’s Wild
Somerset
Elec. Co
Flintstones
Mr. Rogers
Time For Women
Gilligan
Children
Showtime
Mike Douglas
Johnny Ques
Merv Griffin
Studio
Bonanza
Perspective
Big Valley
Living Better
F Troop
Zoo Revue
NBC
Dick van Dyke
Peter Graves
Steverino
Steve Allen
Bob Hope
Patricia Neal
Thelma Ritter
Rod Steiger
Jim Brewer
Thursday Ledgerland Station Listings Preview Night
A busy Thursday evening features Chopper One at 7 on channels 2 3 17, The Heritage's The Waltons at 7 on 4 7 13 with a $25,000 offer, and Trials by Wilderness at 7 on 5 8 10 about five city kids in Africa. Firehouse at 7:30 on 2 3 17 and Kung Fu with John Drew Barrymore at 8 on 2 3 17 follow, plus Ironside and CBS Movie The Horror At 37 000 Feet later in the night.
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Chopper One
Waltons
Firehouse
Los Angeles
John Drew Barrymore
CBS
William Shatner
Joyce Chen
China
People’s Republic of China
USA
Jerry Reed
Lynn Anderson
Charlie Rich
Wayne Newton
Ray Stevens
Mac Davis
CBS News
Gomer
Our Times
Andy Griffith
Progran
Phil Donohue
Nashville
Wild King
Buck Owens
Dragnet
Ozark Opry
Wilder
Advocates
Untouchables
Sts. of
Jack Benny Quietly Teases Second Farewell Special
AP writer reports Jack Benny, born Benjamin Kubelsky of Waukegan Illinois, in New York for NBC TV's January 24 farewell special. Benny insists the title mocks memory, not retirement, noting last year’s First Farewell and joking about future farewells. He cites Lauder and Bernhardt as precedents. The piece also covers Steve Allen’s 25th TV anniversary roast on ABC TV, noting Allen’s multiple roles and coproduction.
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Jay Sharbutt
NEW York (Ap
Benjamin Kubelsky
Waukegan
Ill
Jack Benny
Kubelsky
McCoy
Las Vegas
Benny
Abc-Tv
Steve Allen
Ho Steverino
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Mike Minor
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Guiding Light
Edge of Night
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Price Is Right
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Mr. Roger
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Johnny Quea
One Life
Somerset Il Flintstones
Elec, Co
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Wome
Consequence
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Alan Ladd
San Sebastian
Anthony Quinn
Glenn Ford
Henry Fonda
Burt Lancaster
Katharine Hepburn
Jayne Mansfield
Francisco
Harry Lauder
Sarah Bernhardt
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Howard Cosell
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