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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1971

Page

6

Bee Chase Leaves Wellsville Man Ill

George Brace of Wellsville fell violently ill from insecticide fumes while bee removing in a shed. He was stung by a bee and later treated by a doctor. His daughter and son live nearby. neighbors helped summon aid as phone service failed. Mrs Lydia Vas ilko plans to settle in Wellsville after visiting relatives in East Chicago. Various Burwell and Brace family trips and visits noted.

Wellsville George Brace Wellaville Robert Hall Herman Delaloye Granite City Til Milton Robert Lydia Vasilko Chicago Ind H. J. Appling Vasilko Columbia Fred Keighley First Street Walter Lowry Burroughs Masonic Temple Mexico Hugh Lowry Memphis Tenn Lowry Mr. Lowry

Larry Ball Speaks To Centralia Club

Centralia coverage highlights Larry Ball son of Mr. and Mrs. George Ball speaking at the Mediodia Business and Professional Women's Club Freedom Forum luncheon. Other items note a brunch for members and guests, a Merchant Marine Academy visit, and local club activities.

Charles B. Thornley Centralia Larry Ball George Ball Freedom Forum Mediodia Business and Professional Women’s Club Robert Ritchie

Hatton Boy Steer Is Angus Champion at Missouri Show

Hopkins led the grand champion steer and the champion helfer in the Hatton 4-H junior division at the Missouri Angus Trade Show and Fair held at the Livestock Center in Columbia. The report notes ongoing community events, visits, and local youths in 4-H, with updates on members attending camp and individuals receiving honors.

Hatton Ricky Hopkins Helfer Missouri Livestock Center Columbia

Laddonia Centennial Pageant Practice Builds Hopes

Pageant practice progresses with groups rehearsing weekly as residents anticipate the Centennial Queen contest. Director Ric Sanford coordinates performances reflecting Indians, Pioneers, Gay Nineties and other eras. Ticket sales drive votes for the queen, with fifteen girls aiming to lead. Centennial HQ features coin sales and preparations for costumes and accessories.

Ric Sanford Centennial

Paris Hereford Queen Crowned at Paris Field Day

Paris Miss Jackie Simpson was chosen Miss Hereford Queen at the Junior Hereford Association field day at Winkler Lackey Farm near Shelbina. Carolyn Morris of Vandalia crowned her. David Jones led ceremonies.

Paris Jackie Simpson Jack Simpson Winkler-Lackey Farm Shelbina Carolyn Morris Vandalia David Jones T. L. Jones

Benton City Parade Float Planned for Centennial

Benton City will enter a centennial float themed around a quilting bee and a stage coach in the Laddonia Centennial Parade on Aug 7. Mayor Jim Kotsenburg accepted the invitation to join the Laddonia celebration with a centennial tie and token.

Benton City Laddonia Jim Kotsenburg Gerald Sharp

Montgomery County 4-H Fair Promises Large Exhibits and Prizes

Montgomery City hosts the Montgomery County 4-H Fair with over 900 exhibits and 700 dollars in premium money for exhibitors. The event features 4-H club displays on health safety grooming and community improvement, plus a 4-H Style Show and Share the Fun skits by Montgomery Progressors Rhineland Royals and Bellflower Boosters. Entries open July 28 and run to July 31 with judging beginning July 28 morning and afternoon sessions for different categories.

Montgomery City Montgomery County Montgomery County Extension Center Dorothy Borchett Sharon Hart Sally Clark Go Getters 4-H 4-H Montgomery Progressors Rhineland Royals Bellflower Boosters

Montgomery 4-H Members Attend Citizenship Shortcourse in Washington

Five Montgomery County 4-H members Debbie Van Beek Steve Witte Melba Stevens Dina Hamm and Juanita Bernat were chosen by the Awards Committee to attend the Citizenship Shortcourse in Washington D C with delegates from 10 counties They left July 24 and will return July 31 housing at the University of Maryland The group received major support from Montgomery County H Council McClain's Lime Quarry and Go-Getters 4 H Junior Leader organization Each delegate has an extensive 4 H record with many completed projects across categories such as Foods Clothing Home Improvement Child Care Photography and Junior Leadership.

Montgomery City Montgomery County Washington, D. C Debbie van Beek Richard van Beek New Florence Steve Witte Howard Witte Rhineland Melba Stevens Joe Stevens Dina Humm Carl Humm McKittrick Juanita Bernat Irma Bernat University of Maryland Montgomery County +H Council McClain’s Lime Quarry Go-Getters Montgomery Unity Fairview Funsterg Club Pce

Labor costs force Missouri plant cancelation

Gary Ind firm Roper Range Corp cancels $10 million plant in Poplar Bluff Missouri after rising labor costs. The company, which builds stores for Sears Roebuck and Co, said competition forced the move and that the plant would have employed about 1500 workers. Charles M. Hoover, president of Roper, cited the market pressures.

Poplar Bluff Gary Ind Roper Range Corp Sears, Roebuck and Co Roper Charles M. Hoover

Commercial Booths Offered at Audrain County Fair

Audrain County 4 H Fair opens August 10 and 11 offering commercial exhibit space behind the 4 H Center on Route D southwest of Homer. Schremp, chairman of the commercial booth committee, said interested businesses may arrange for both through him.

Audrain County Route D Mexico Homer Schremp

Three Area Students Named Honor Roll at Southwest Missouri State College

Audrain County students made the spring honor roll at Southwest Missouri State College. To qualify, a 3.50 GPA was required. Named on the list are Donald R. Eastwood, Rush Bill, William L. Wooten of Vandalia with 3.85, and Michael J. Minor of Mexico with 3.69.

Audrain County Young Farmers Young Farmers Organization Larry Deimeke Larry Wilburn Phil Becker Bob Borgmeyer Clarence Ray Kenneth Robnett Phillip Christopher Margaret Baker Paris William Woods College Harry C. Baker Southwest Missouri State College Donald R. Eastwood Rush Bill William ‘L. ’ Wooten Vandalia Michael J. Minor W. . Buchanan St. Mexico

Pubs Help Families Stay Together in Wales Study

A Christian Economic and Social Research Foundation survey of 400 Cardiff families finds weekly fathering nights at pubs reduce domestic friction. Wives and health officers were interviewed and the report will be presented to local church groups.

London Christian Economic and Social Research Foundation Cardiff Wales Oga

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