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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1975

Page

8

Chief Engineer Talks At Centralia

Robert N. Hunter chief engineer of the Missouri State Highway Commission spoke at the Kiwanis club in Centralia noting 32000 miles of state maintained highways and issues in financing and upkeep He cited a 5 to 6 percent drop in gasoline use due to the 55 mph limit and rising material costs Guest Dave Eppinger attended and upcoming visits by leaders were announced with music plans and social events for various clubs and groups including T.A.C. and garden clubs plus birthday celebrations and bridge scores across several Centralia organizations.

Centralia Robert N. Hunter Missouri State Highway Commission Kiwanis Club Dave Eppinger Missouri-Arkansas Ray Lansford Division 5 Mexico Roy Davis Columbia Connie Cox Shirley Friedli Neta Cox

Divinity School Appoints 2 Women Priests to Staff

The Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Mass., appointed Rev. Susan Hiatt and Rev. Carter Heyward as full staff priests with equal rights to other ordained faculty. The 8 to 5 board vote contradicts church rules as the House of Bishops has ruled previous ordinations invalid. Some dioceses push for acceptance, but bishops have not approved.

New York Episcopal Divinity School Cambridge Mass Susan Hiatt Philadelphia Carter Heyward House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church Episcopal Boston Rochester Syracuse N.Y Washington,d.c

Bows Arrows And Posses In Adult Classes Mexico Evening School

Two new adult classes begin Monday February 3 at 7 pm in Mexico High School Archery taught by Ron Whittaker covers target shooting hunting equipment maintenance and repair for beginners and experienced archers meeting once a week for 2 hours with a 12 dollar fee plus materials Flower Arranging by Myrick den Hartog runs 8 weeks 2 hours weekly making arrangements corsages and terrariums with a 15 dollar fee plus materials Adults can call 581 5964 for more information

Mexico Evening School Mexico High School Ron Whittaker Myrick den Hartog

Wellsville Methodist Group Meets in Wellsville

The Wellsville Methodist Guild of the United Methodist Women will meet at 7 30 PM in the church fellowship hall. Mrs Charles Deiter will lead the program on the American Bicentennial and officers will be installed. A travel note covers a Florida trip by local residents and other community updates.

Wellsville Methodist Guild United Methodist Women of Church Fellowship Hall Charles Deiter Carroll Clithero

James Van Sant Named Callaway Supper Honoree

Fulton James A. Van Sant president of General Steel Industries will be guest of honor at the 1975 Kingdom of Callaway Supper Feb 7 at William Woods College Fulton. Van Sant with roots in Fulton and St Louis, leads a major metals equipment firm and serves on arts boards. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Tucker Hall with Cordell Tindall speaker. reception in Student Union. $3.50 tickets from Harvey Clapp and local outlets.

Fulton James A. van Sant General Steel Industries St. Louis William Woods College van Sant Thomas H. van Sant Westminster College Trinity College Connecticut Washington University Diversified Manufacturing Company United Fund Drive Jeffrey Armstrong Thomas Jacob Ladue Harvey Clapp Fifth and Court St Richard Dunn Hillcrest Holts Summit

Insulation Project To Test In Kansas City

Kansas City is among five sites chosen by the Federal Energy Administration for Operation Button-Up. Mayor Charles B. Wheeler Jr. announces the program to encourage single family homes to insulate. An FEA official says caulking and weather stripping could cut fuel bills by up to 10 percent for as little as five dollars per home.

Kansas City Federal Energy Administration Charles B. Wheeler Jr FEA Washington Wheeler

Mexico Public School of Practical Nursing plans April class

Pending approval the next class will start April 1st with tuition set at $285.00. Requirements include minimum age 17, two years of high school, good health and character suitable for nursing. Classes run eight hours daily, five days a week for one year. Applications due March 15, 1975. contact The Director, Mexico Area Vocational Technical School, Mexico Missouri or call 581-5684.

L.P.N Mexico Public School of Practical Nursing Mexico Public Schools Audrain Medical Center Mexico Area

Laddonia Rebekahs Plan and Movie Night Recap

Laddonia Rebekah Lodge 842 met with 17 members, reporting 52 visits and 54 cards. Dr. Cleo Bilyea, state secretary, is recovering slowly in St. Luke's Hospital. They plan to assist the Blood mobile on March 3 at Laddonia Christian Church and honor William Woolfolk with the Declaration of Chivalry on March 15 in Springfield. A joint Odd Fellows and Rebekahs card party is set for Feb 1 at IOOF Hall. The Harlem Globetrotters and two other films were shown at the Laddonia Library. next movie date is Feb 28.

Laddonia Laddonia Rebekah Lodge Noble Francis C. Ellis Herald McCluggage Cleo Bilyea St. Luke's Hospital Laddonia Christian Church William Woolfolk Springfield Odd Fellows and Rebekahs IOOF

Mary Livingston joins Colonel's Twenty at Westminster College

Mary Livingston daughter of Mr and Mrs John Livingston has been accepted for membership in the Colonel's Twenty honorary service group at William Woods College. The organization promotes ROTC activities hosts events and public relations on Westminster and William Woods campuses. Membership is limited to twenty women chosen by a board from freshmen to juniors. Mary is a Mexico graduate.

Mary Livingston John Livingston William Woods College Fulton Westminster College Rotc Scabbard and Blade Society

Honor Group High School Student Active in Sorority

A junior at Honor Group High School studies Home Economics and participates in Alpha Phi Sorority, reflecting active campus involvement and field interest.

Alpha Phi Sorority

Daylight Saving Time Returns Feb 23 Across Nation

Daylight Saving Time will return February 23 with clocks moved forward one hour from 1 a.m. to 2 a.m. The change follows lawmakers restoring standard time October 26 and designating February 23 for the switch to daylight time.

United States

Bookmobile visit planned by Daniel Boone Library

The Daniel Boone Regional Library bookmobile will visit Sturgeon on Thursday January 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event brings library services to residents at the town location for a full day of book loans and selections.

Daniel Boone Regional Library Sturgeon

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