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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1972
Page
10
The Mexico Housing Authority outlines features of public housing units to be displayed Sunday. Duplexes include asbestos tile flooring, screen and storm windows, central heating, and ample closet space. Kitchens feature gas ranges, stainless sinks, wooden cabinets, and refrigerators. Elderly units replace baths with shower stalls and seats.
The AP reports on skilled workers and professionals drawn to welfare as the economy sags. William J. once earned $33,000 yearly but now lives on $398 monthly plus food stamps, while his wife and four children tighten the budget and avoid recognition at stores.Further cases include Raymond Duclos in Providence, who on $385 monthly relief supplements by selling blood, illustrating the dignity and shame of relief and the relentless struggle to keep appearances.
A Sullivan couple received 18500 dollars from a federal jury for land within the Meramec Park Reservoir project, higher than the government’s 11500 offer. They are the second couple to exceed federal appraisal in the flood control and recreational project area southwest of St. Louis in the Meramec River valley. The Richardses won 27500 dollars for 84 acres the day before, government offer 9750, property rented to a gravel bar dredging operator.
Perry society items report the IOOF Hall meeting February 10 hosted by Mrs. Phears and Mrs. Gillenwater with refreshments and prizes. Hutchison 3-H Club meets at Community Center as 1972 books are filed and a song leader is named. H R Block opens Perry office with managers Mr. and Mrs. Meranda. Carl Leake spoke at Perry Elementary on travel and hunting films, lauding the program. Perry Study Club and MFWC set January 24 gathering at Mrs. Clyde Willis. Dwight E. Kuda, Specialist Four, discharged January 14, named Cook of the Month for December, two-time recipient, now back home with his family in Perry.
A University of Missouri extension credit course titled Curriculum Trends will begin at the Van-Far High School Library taught by Dr. Al Sturges, MU chair of curriculum and instruction. Graduate credit may be earned upon satisfactory completion.
Santa Catalina Island researchers attach electronic sensors to three sea lions Samantha Elwood and Bruthie to monitor cardiovascular responses as divers face underwater stresses. Dr. Chris Stevens notes sea lions show dramatic heart rate control and blood vessel changes enabling deep breath holding and rapid ascents.
Washington AP reports the draft lottery for two million men turning 19 this year will be held February 2, the earliest ever. The process uses two drums for dates and numbers with six youths drawing capsules, overseen by neutral observers.
Governor Hearnes declared February 1 as Help Young America Week, urging constructive youth activities. Leah Brown of Centralia Troop 247 represented the Heart of Missouri Council, a United Fund participating agency, in the local personal news note.
Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore has named Steven Muller its 10th president, selecting the current provost of the 97 year old school to lead the university.
Personal news from Wellsville highlights Hannah Cole and the late E C Stevenson with notes on her middle name. A death notice for Rosalee Prevost Watkins Wilson recalls her teaching in Wellsville and a long life of reading, travel, and intellect. The Wellsville Middletown R 1 schedule lists weekly meals for Jr Sr High and elementary schools with daily menus and milk.
Milestone birthday supper honors Andrea Ann Hamlet with family present including Mr and Mrs Sam Palmer and Mr and Mrs Roger Hoover. MOD Bread Sale campaign slated for Sunday from 1 30 to 4 30 PM with house to house effort. past year raised 371 72 from 1200 loaves.
Missouri's Employment Security Division began mailing extended benefits under the new law signed by Gov. Warren E. Hearnes. A stockpile of 6,800 claims existed at signing, and payments started within hours. The law grants up to 13 extra weeks at a maximum of $57 weekly for unemployed workers after 26 weeks, plus tax relief for businesses and coverage for university and hospital employees.
The menu lists daily meals with price range from $1.00 to $2.00 per item. Monday features hamburger on bun, potato salad, lettuce and egg salad, milk, stewed raisins. Tuesday offers spaghetti with meat sauce, spinach, buttered corn, hot rolls and butter, milk, prune plums. Wednesday serves toasted cheese, brown beans, slaw, milk, apple cobbler. Thursday includes chili with crackers, celery and carrot sticks, peanut butter sandwich, milk, cinnamon rolls. Friday presents salmon patties, buttered peas, tossed salad, hot rolls, milk, sliced peaches.
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