Historic Larsen negatives loss prompts Audrain call to donate
The fire at Alfred Larsen studio destroyed historic negatives. Audrain County Historical Society preserves county heritage with secure museums and sensors. Readers are urged to donate unused historic documents and photos for preservation for future generations.
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Alfred Larsen
Larsen
Audrain County
American Saddle Horse Museum
The
Audrain County Historical Society
Word of God as witness to salvation in scripture
A preacher cites Acts 8 35 and the proverb apples of gold to stress that a timely spoken word is a strong witness for the gospel. The Bible is presented as the best witness to salvation and the source of true guidance.
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Philip
Jesus
Arkansas Move Tale in Two States
A Texas paper reported a family moving to Arkansas after a job transfer, while an Arkansas paper claimed the report was in error. The daughter reportedly said Good by God or Good! By God, we are moving to Arkansas, illustrating how reports differ by perspective.
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Ledger
NBC
House Committee
Arkansas
Texas
Clarence H. LeVee
P.E. Centralia
Ann Landers
Who's Who notice in Vandalia sparking debate
In Vandalia and towns statewide residents report receiving letters claiming nomination for a Who's Who publication. The letters urge completing a questionnaire and buying a copy, suggesting a gimmick driven by solicitations rather than genuine honor.
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Vandalia
Louisiana
Bowling Green
Wellsville
Mexico
Heaven Knows
Wall Street visit boosts Chance stock outlook in Centralia
Marcus and Company representatives Joseph Mindell and James Zucker visited Centralia to study the A B Chance Company and its operations. The NYSE specialists praised Chance as strong with aggressive personnel and growth potential, noting Chance stock will gain from Wall Street access and broader exposure.
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Centralia
New York Stock Exchange
Marcus and Company
Joseph Mindell
James Zucker
A. B. Chance Company
Chance
American Cyanamid
American Standard, Inc
Cummins Engine Co., Inc
Levi Straus and Co
Wall Street
Main Street
Medic-Alert service advised for penicillin allergy
A reader urges publishing details on Medic-Alert Foundation International offering emergency medical identification. The program provides a necklace or bracelet with the patient’s name, condition, and computer number, enabling hospital staff to contact Medic-Alert for rapid verification. Reader notes life-saving potential and provides mailing address for details.
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Ann Landers
Medic-Alert Foundation International
Medic-Alert
P.O. Box
Turlock
California
Carl R
Berkeley
Cart
Mumps vaccine guidance and acne treatment questions
A reader asks if vaccinating boys under 7 against mumps is urgent and whether natural infection is better for immunity, noting risks like sterility after puberty and other organ involvement. The doctor advises vaccination around adolescence for those not infected, cites 95 percent effectiveness, and notes complications are rarer before adulthood. The letter also covers aspirin with IUD concerns and tretinoin for acne, explaining limited impact on contraception and the need for physician supervision, respectively.
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Thosteson
Unclear OCR fragment on city and team names
The readable text lists multiple place names and initials such as St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia and Jefferty, but lacks coherent events or facts to summarize. No clear person, organization, date, or outcome is present to form a valid news item.
Television Listings and Highlights Tonight
A packed schedule features The Magnificent 612 noon on channels 4 7 13. Rangers Brewers MLB at 1 15 p m on 5 8 10 with pregame at 1. British Open final round at 3 30 on 2 3 17. Pat Collins With The Cronkites at 6 30 on 4. Her bies Day At Disneyland at 6 on B. ABC Movie Cry Panic at 7 30 on 2 3 17. NBC Movie The Apartment at 8 on 5 8 10. various daytime programs include Untamed We 24 17 Bandstand and more across multiple channels.
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Our Gang
Texas Rangers
Brewers
Milwaukee
Pat Collins
The
Cronkites
Walter
Herbie
Disneyland
Khrushchev
ABC
John Forsythe
NBC
Jack Lemmon
Death Valley
Elec, Co
St. Louis
Jonathan Winters
Walter Cronkite
Bobby Goldsboro
Nashville
Jimmy Dean
Survival Family
Mary T. Moore
Face Nation
Missouri
Discovery
Lions
Navy
Christophers
Destiny
Peter Gunn
Burditt
Seuyain Onues
Maude
Animal World
Rev. Robinson
Sunday TV Listings Highlight Channel Schedule
Sunday Ledgerland station guide lists varied talks, dramas, sports and films across channels. Highlights include Marshall Efron show at 8, Camera Three at 10, debates on law enforcement and presidential limits, plus sports like CBS Tennis Classic quarterfinals and a Raj of movies from Raiders to Batman with sign language specials and a Sixty Minutes profile.
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Marshall Efron
Channel 4
Winston Churchill
Abraham Lincoln
Washington
Destiny
The
O.K. Corral
Riessen
Ashe
Reno
Asia Minor
Herbie Day
Disneyland
CBS
Disney
Chip ’N’ Dale
Benny Goodman
ABC
Jim Brown
Gene Hackman
Northern Ireland
Mo Forum
Robert James
Missouri
Local News Briefs From Mexico and Area
The Ledger reports yesterday in Mexico news staff additions, convention attendance by Alan Woods, and nine Parks College students in San Francisco. It notes crop moisture concerns in Audrain County, local theatre showings with Doris Day and John Wayne, cheerleader practice camps in Marshall, and new residents Jo ppe Grant and Goldsberry family arrivals.
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Joanne Grant
University of Missouri School of Journalism
Ledger News
Mitchell
S.D
Alan Woods
Mexico
Donald Woods
Robin Hood Road
Parks College
Parkville
San Francisco
John Wayne
Henry Fonda
Richard Wurton
Liberty Theatre
Birthday greetings for a long list of residents
Birthday wishes are noted for numerous residents including Mrs Emmett Stephens Robert Relford Larry Peak Alan Dale Smith Margie Shuck Jewell Alton Larry Warren Omer Todd Paden Rebecca Lynn Crews Anna Durham Ramona Thompson Mrs Harry Hildebrand Janet Lynn Holtkamp Mrs Leslie Sampson Kenneth E Yager Lt Donald E Yager Eddie Wayne Lay Mark D Heath Gary Jennings Tyann Mundy Mrs Polly Exford Ann Calhoon and Jo Ann Jefferson on Monday. Tuesday greetings go to Ronnie Bird Doris Griffith Walter H James Lillian Lierheimer Mildred Martin Iva McCown Rita McGee Cecil Ray Rise Mrs Donald Dean Leslie Sampson Ray Chellinsky Fisher Harold G Byrd and Mrs James H Mundy. Broadcaster Dave Garroway is 61 today.
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Emmett Stephens
Robert Relford
Larry Peak
Alan Dale Smith
Margie Shuck
Jewell Alton
Larry Warren
Centralia
Omer Todd Paden
Rebecca Lynn Crews
Anna Durham
Ramona Thompson
Harry Hildebrand
Janet Lynn Holtkamp
Leslie Sampson
Kenneth E. Yager
Donald E. Yager
Eddie Wayne Lay
Laddonia
Mark D. Heath
Gary Jennings
Tyann Mundy
Polly Exford
Ann Calhoon
Jo Ann Jefferson
Ronnie Bird
Doris Griffith
Walter H. James
Lillian Lierheimer
Mildred Martin
Iva McCown
Rita McGee
Cecil Ray Rise
Donald Dean
Ray Chellinsky
Mexico Ledger Subscription Rates and Office Hours
The Mexico Ledger lists delivery details and rates with 15 cent single copies. It outlines mail rates by region and state, plus armed forces rates and office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
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Mexico Ino
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
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Open Forum
the Who
Wall St
Main St
Chicago
Carb
P.O
Illinois
George C. Thosteson, M.D
Dr. Thosteson
State Ap
Milky
Mexico Ledger
Ke St Louis
Kiva Ottumwa
Krew Ty St Lous
Katty
St Lous
Hannibal
Columbia
Louis Wincy
Si Kolr
Lows
Krop Ty Jefferty
Kebty
Frank Sinatra
John Payne
Tim McCoy
Leo Gorcey
Buck Benny
Jack Benny
Cliff Robertson
Audrey Hepburn
John Dehner
Craig Stevens
Ginger Rogers
Paul Newman
Rex Harrison
Paris
Claudette Colbert
Bob Newhart
Owen
Marshall
Barnaby
Ledgerland
Kirt Douglas
Fort Laramie
Warner Oland
Gordon Scott
Lon Chaney
Berlin
Dana Andrews
Adam West
Eleanor Parker
Elizabeth Taylor
Victor Mature
Maryland
Walter Brennan
Davey
Herald of Tv
Lester
Oral Robert
Rex Humbard
R the Life
Oral Roberts
Mass
Gospel
Osmonds
Church
Norman V. Peale
Kathryn Kuhlman
Pufnstuf
Humbard
Workshop
Camera Three
Norman V. Pe
Make Wish
Heads
Watergate
Comets
the Life
Roller Games
Hodge Podge
Ad Wusly
Avengers
FBI
Buck Owens
Chas. Ashman
Mexico High School
Melaina McGrew
Christy Rodes
Judy McFarling
Gayly Gardner
Terry Hunthausen
Jackie Ratty
Missouri Valley College
Harold E. Cash
Doris Day
Danny Thomas
Little
Dixie Drive-In
Joseph Ransburg
Honolulu
JA. Pearson
Leona Ruth Turner
Hazel Guthrie
Colorado
Horace Goldsberry
Goldsberry
Missouri Printing Co
Ellen Carter
Kansas City
Sterling Carter
Miss Carter
Mary Leah Carter
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