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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1974
Page
5
A horticultural overview notes peperomias as durable tropical houseplants with diverse forms. They range from upright to trailing and terrarium types, feature thick waxy leaves in green, variegated, or striped varieties, and include popular types like Peperomia obtusifolia. They thrive in warm light, tolerate normal home conditions, but must dry between waterings to avoid stem rot.
Delta Rho chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha met with Mrs. Harold Erdel Tuesday evening. The program on early First Ladies was presented by Mrs. W. B. Arvin. She compared Rachael and Dolley Madison. Members attending included Miss Laurene Miller and several others. Alpha Sigma chapter also met and voted to donate to Cerebral Palsy School and March of Dimes. A pie and box supper was planned for March 16 with state convention set for April 5-7. Mamie Eisenhower, 77, left Walter Reed after a two week stay for a periodic physical evaluation and was reported to be in good condition. She plans to return to the Gettysburg farm.
Mexico chapter of Licensed Practical Nurses met in Stribling House Auditorium with 16 members and guests. President Mrs. Nelson Willingham led. Mrs. Roger Montague discussed EMTs and Emergency Service, a film "Before the Emergency" was shown. Mrs. Virgil Sapp, legislative chair, reported on Senate Bill No. 1 and House Bill No. 4 under state government reorganization. Refreshments by Miss Anna Kelly and Miss Barbara Fennewald.
Local clubs and organizations schedule January 17 through January 22 with details for Mexico Women's Investment Club Welcome Wagon Newcomer's Club Order of the Eastern Star Audrain Duplicate Bridge PEO and Home Economics Extension Council Mexico United Methodist Women Captain John Hall Daughters of the American Colonists Mexico Artists Guild and Chapter HD PEO Founders Day program and related notes. Notable attendees include Mrs. Bill Baker Mrs. Donald Buie Mrs. George Weller Mrs. Carl Burch field Mrs. Richard Nye Mrs. J.D. Edmonston and others. Location details include Monterey Restaurant Air Park Motel Westminster Room First Presbyterian Church and Burroughs Masonic Temple.
Front page of the Mexico Missouri Ledger dated Thursday January 17, 1974 features local news and notices from the town. Highlights include community events, school notes, and city affairs with regional photos and brief captions.
The Mexico Women's Club met at the Mexico-Audrain County Library with co hosts and officers conducting business. Dr Pallop Siripipat gave a slide presentation on Thailand followed by a Q and A period and plans for a spring style show and a Jan 31 Child Health Conference.
The Ledger invites readers to send mail about themselves friends and relatives. Call the Society Editor at 581-3372 or mail to The Ledger 300 N Washington St Mexico MO 65265. Include full name address and telephone number for story accuracy.
The West Cuivre Club met with Mrs. Clark LaRue for the first meeting of the year. Mrs. Donn Brooks led the business session as president. Plans for the year were outlined, with program books completed. Mrs. David Wohlbold and Mrs. Jim Eckler will plan a year trip. A visit to Vandalia’s Tri County Nursing Home is planned by Mrs. LaRue and Mrs. Emma Wohlbold. The group held bingo with prizes to Mrs. Norton Aston and Mrs. LaRue. Attendees included Mrs. Adolph Kuda, Mrs. Richard Fredrick, guest Sophia Martena who joined as a new member, and Mrs. Eckler. Mrs. Buddy Wieberg and her five children attended. February’s meeting will be with Mrs. Kuda.
The Thompson Saddle Club met Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Harold Griffin and seventeen members plus one guest Gary Dawson of Thompson. They voted to schedule only circuit shows on May 19 and July 27.
Washington AP Tricia Nixon Cox rejects gossip of a split with Edward Cox. She says reports are lies after not joining the Nixons for a San Clemente holiday. The Coxes, who live in New York, spent Christmas at the White House, then separated briefly with Tricia returning to New York from Washington.
Hazel Johnston of Town and Country Missouri won the New Jersey State Lottery first prize worth 1 million dollars. The 43 year old secretary to the vice president for operations at Laclede Gas Co. bought the winning ticket from a coworker while recovering from surgery. Winnings will be paid as 50 000 yearly installments for two decades. Johnston plans to keep working as doctors advised a nervous person to remain employed and continues to stay home six weeks.
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