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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1972

Page

12

Chance Trucks Red Skelton Complete 10 Thru With To No Injury Years

CENTRALIA A B Chance Company's trucking department completed 10 years of work without a disabling injury Sunday covering 2.5 million miles of safety. Foreman Roy West leads six drivers including Bill Cossey, Bill Davidson, Oscar Kilbourn, James Mabrey, Delbert Embree, and Vernon Ware as the seventh Chance department in Centralia to reach a decade without a serious injury.

Centralia A.B. Chance Company Roy West Chance Department Bill Cossey Bill Davidson Oscar Kilbourn James Mabrey Delbert Embree Moberly Vernon Ware Higbee Alph Collens St. Louis West Raymond Engert Chance Service Center New Brunswick New Jersey Engert Chance

Missouri Show Now In Library Of Congress Exhibit

The Library of Congress opens an exhibit honoring Missouri's statehood with photos maps drawings and political cartoons. It features portraits of Thomas Hart Benton Samuel Clemens Joseph Pulitzer and Daniel Boone and runs through Sept 4. Missouri became the 24th state on Aug 10 1821 proclaimed by President James Monroe.

Washington Library of Congress Missouri Stuart Symington D-Mo Thomas Hart Benton Samuel Clemens Joseph Pulitzer Daniel Boone James Monroe Union

Red Skelton Ends Personal Appearances Plans

Comedian Red Skelton says he will not schedule further in person appearances after eight remaining bookings. He also said he is through with television and will start work on a movie after leaving Las Vegas this weekend, then focus on writing music.

Las Vegas New Red Skelton

Gunman Held For Attempt On Copter at Berkeley Heliport

Patrick Henry McAlroy, 27, entered the Berkeley heliport, threatened a ticket agent, and demanded a helicopter to reach San Francisco International Airport. After a hourlong standoff and a half hour phone conversation with a sergeant, he surrendered, and was booked for attempted hijacking to be turned over to federal marshals. The hostage was released unharmed.

Berkeley Calif Ater Patrick Henry MccAlroy McAlroy San Francisco Bay Patrick D. Donovan San Francisco International Airport Cuba Richard Newport San Francisco Mike Freeman

Community R-6 Adult Class Seeks Attendance

"Versatility in the" classroom marks the January 31 session at Community R-6 School led by Mrs. Barbara Parker. The 7:30 p.m. meeting in the home economics room welcomes young farmers’ wives and other adults. The final class February 28 features Orvie Nix on preschool social development and family communication. No charge or credit is offered.

Kidney Danger Signals Warn of Kidney Disorders

An old style health ad urges readers to seek relief for symptoms like getting up at night burning and frequent or scanty urine flow and leg pains. It promotes Bukets a three tab daily treatment to flush kidneys regulate passage and promises relief within 12 hours at Lawrence Pharmacy.

Lawrence Pharmacy

Washington Sees Signs Of Gains

The Commerce Department reported leading indicators rose 2.2 percent in December, with November revised up to 0.9 percent. Four of eight indicators increased, including unemployment claims, average work week, building permits and stock prices, while four declined.

Washington Commerce Department Department Harold C. Passer Passer

Hoover Not On Way Out Says Mitchell

Chicago Tribune reports from administration sources that FBI director J Edgar Hoover may resign or move to a board chair role after the November election. Atty Gen Mitchell called the claim pure speculation and said Nixon would keep Hoover as long as he is healthy and able to perform his duties.

Chicago Chicago Tribune J. Edgar Hoover FBI Washington Dispatch Glen Elsasser Hoover Atty John N. Mitchell NBC Washington Mitchell Nixon

Antique Watch and Decoupage Classes Begin Monday

Enrollment for the second semester at Mexico Evening School opens at 7 00 p m Monday at Mexico High School. Antique Watch Repair taught by Chris Miller covers disassembly cleaning and reassembly of watches with study of mainsprings and balance staffs. Decoupage class taught by Mrs Priscilla Wheelan meets four sessions using the long method with 20 coats of varnish and finishing work. Fees are 20 dollars for the watch class and 10 dollars for the decoupage class plus materials.

Mexico Evening School Mexico High School Chris Miller Priscilla Wheelan

Wellsville Personal News and Community Events

Personal items from Wellsville notes a visit to Albany Missouri by Haislip family for Stephen Clay Haislip’s first birthday. Community events include a Prodigals Concert Choir benefit at Wellsville High School, proceeds for the Uniform Fund, and school lunch menus for Wellsville Middle Town R-1 covering Jr and Elementary grades with daily meals and desserts.

Prodigals Moberly

Mexico Ledger Lunch Menu Highlights January 27 1972

The page lists daily meal offerings for January 27 1972 with oatmeal cookie and milk. Thursday features Turkey on bun with lettuce orange juice potato sticks green lima beans and chocolate pudding.

Jr.-Sr. High Wellsville Middletown Mexico

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