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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1977
Page
6
Audrain County 4-H Fair Board met to finalize plans for the August 3-6 event at the 4-H Center. Aujeszky's disease testing becomes mandatory for all swine exhibitors, with negative proof required for all animals shown. Park King Cookout is set for August 4, with cooking due by 7:30 p.m. and winners announced at 7:45 p.m., before the 8 p.m. Livestock Sale.
North Callaway R-1 Board discussed propane bids and insurance options. Audrain Cooperative won the 1977-78 propane contract at 29.4 cents per gallon. Four new staff were hired: Doyle Swiney, Mrs. Robert Moore, Mrs. Darla Bower, and Martin Klick. Resignations from Karen Norris and Althea Johns were accepted. The board revised its rules and joined the Association for the 1977-78 school year.
Jefferson City investigators begin work with 76 staff and over 2 million dollars in state and federal funds to locate absent parents. The aim is to secure court orders for support, reimburse taxpayers, and bolster aid to dependent children while extending to non ADC families.
Robert Chockley of Industry Illinois drowned July 14 while fishing in Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife two children ages 9 and 12 and his parents Mr. and Mrs Leo Chockley. His mother is a niece of Ted Allen of Laddonia.
The 1977 Missouri River Festival of the Arts in Boonville offers Claude Kipnis Mime Theater August 19 and 21, Chamber Music August 20, Opera The Marriage of Figaro August 26 and 28, and Festival Orchestra August 27. Tickets range 4 to 6 dollars with discounts for students groups and full-series buyers. All seats are reserved with box office hours 9 am to 9 pm.
Wellsville community news covers Gamma Road Community Care Center Inc appointing committees and awaiting state registration and stock certificates. Burl Sammons to submit nursing home plans to the state health office. contract details and administrator staffing aims discussed. Fire department handles two calls, then a 1967 reunion planned for Wellsville Middletown R-1 alumni. various local trips and church meetings noted.
Centralia Kiwanis announce the 13th annual Community Auction and Rummage Sale set for Saturday August 14 at City Square Amos Zoellers is general chairman inviting residents to donate items of all kinds for sale Proceeds support the club community service fund funding scholarships Scouting AFS and other local causes Contributors can call Zoellers or Wally Schramm to arrange pickup or drop-off pickups available morning of sale with earlier arrangements possible
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