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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1974

Page

3

Erdel Store To Be Rebuilt

Taylor Sewell city building inspector issued five permits totaling 43350 this week. Erdel Hardware Co. at 211 W Monroe St approved to rebuild the store front for 39300. Porter Hatfield 921 W Emmons Jr to upgrade home to standards for 3000. WJ Hoffman 420 Teal Lake Rd to erect a patio cover for 500. Lester Meine 1111 Kent Rd to erect a storage shed for 200. American Family Insurance Co 205 N Washington St authorized a sign over office for 50.

Taylor Sewell Erdel Hardware Co W. Monroe St Porter Hatfield W. Emmons Jr W.J. Hoffman Teal

Real Estate Transfers Across Several Towns and Subdivisions

A chain of real estate transfers lists numerous parcels across Vandalia Mexico Laddonia and Vandalia again with owners exchanging lots in original towns and subdivision plats. Notable transfers include Lot 7 bik 1 original town of Vandalia Lot 72 Mrs Sparks Southern addn and Lots 46 & 17 Oberhaus Sunset subd with multiple buyers such as Walter J and Ruth Muda John G and Loretta Tsikalas and Gordon W Teague among others. The notices show conveyances to families such as Crigler Meininger Seals and Allen as well as transfers to Hagan Clothing Co and Day in various sections and subdivisions.

Wallie Naomi Furlow Walter J Ruth Muda Charles G Joan Woods Dean Thelma Shapher Luther Clyde Nora Wainscott Zella Bonney Frank Pauline Wainscott John G Loretta Tsikalas Gus Marty Karellas Robert A.crigler Robert A. Crigler Virginia D. Meininger Barbara R Arthur Seals Arthur L Barbara Seals Merritt Raymond E Mary Oberhaus Gordon W Mary L. Teague Oberhaus Vandalia Forrest A. Jr Jane Wenneman William R Arla Easten Mexico Marion Lederle Mary Ff. Cochran Mary Lederle Lakenan & Barnes Oah Fowler David Lois Jeffiies Vandalla Willa Fecht Eugene G Dorothy Martien RAW Edward &. Schulte Phyllis M. Schulte Gallaher Kent Parkview Nancy H. Kister Andy Runge Ladds William GA. Gordon Raymond J. Gordon Trix Plunkett Tal N. Brown Phillis M. Schutte Edward E Schulte Alfred R. Durham Mary ¥. Durham Elliotts Subd Hagan Clothing Co Lowell L. 3d Brenda Hagan Wiggintons Square Cornelia W Harold Jesse June Wainscott Donald R Donna Hoover Marvin BD. Allen James M. Kessick Marvin O. Allen W.B. Beshears Eima Sk. Barnes William H. Rittman, Jr Lawrence M. Barnes Park South James M Judy Dodson Willa D. Fecht Buddy J Mildred Black Twa Sin Joseph M Lula Mulkins Melvin W. Jr Josephine Todd Laddonia Roy W Blanche Kent William Marie Rosa Parkhill John Maxine Weatherspogn Orpha M. Day Manley Everett L Bessie Dowell George Dowell J.F. Dowell Jennie Shortridge Loretta Ryan Ray Amanda Dowell Eddie Caldwell Caldwell & McPikes Eddie Margaret B. Caldwell Katheleen Lowe Benjamin K Brenda Steinman Ben Steinman Ben K K. Steinman Duncan

Markets Use Computer At Check Counter

New York AP reports a shift to Universal Product Code scanning at checkout to speed up service and reduce errors. The system, tested at Troy Ohio Marsh Store since June, uses machine readable bars to encode manufacturer, product, and price data with a central computer. Consumers fear price tag elimination and mispricing risks, while grocers push broader adoption amid early success and minor bugs.

New York Marsh Sherwood Troy Ohio Steve Overmyer Uniform Grocery Product Code Council Distribution Codes Inc Washington, D.C

Purdy Named To Hardee's Board Of Hannibal Sandy's

Dennis Purdy, manager of a Hardee s on highway 54, is appointed to Hannibal Sandy s Corporation board. He will oversee merchandising advertising and public relations for the firm and will serve with three other directors. The appointment became effective July 1 and covers over eight stores in Missouri and Illinois.

Dennis Purdy Hardee Highway 54 Hannibal Sandy's Corporation

New Owner For Merle Norman Studio

The Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio at 120 W. Jackson St. marked its grand opening after being purchased by Mrs. Beth Irvin of Mexico. Prizes went to Mrs. Jerry Robinson Doris Collens and Mrs. Joan Woods. The studio, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, offers free lessons on complexion care makeup and color coordination with Miss Meri Reddick and Debbie Bird assisting.

Merle Norman W. Jackson St Beth Irvin Mexico Jerry Robinson Doris Collens Joan Woods Meri Reddick Debbie Bird

Employment Tax Deadline Here

ST LOUIS July 31 is the last day for Missouri employers to report and pay Social Security and withheld Federal income taxes for the second quarter of 1974. Employers have until Aug 12 to file Form 941 if they deposited the entire quarterly tax liability on time. Use the preaddressed Forms 941 mailed by the IRS or obtain copies from the nearest IRS office.

St, Louis Missouri Federal Reserve Bank Richard C. Voskuil IRS

Searfoss Office Decor Described In Magazine

The Journal of the American Optometric Association highlights Dr. Robert L. Searfoss Jr.’s newly remodeled Mexico Missouri office on Promenade Street. The piece notes a 2 070 square foot, sunlit space with a moon glow exterior, minty neon accents, and a unique visual training room reflecting his motor and learning vision theories and role in Optometric Extension Program.

Robert L. Searfoss Journal of the American Optometric Assa Searfoss Promenade Street Rothwell Harry M. Agniel O.D Robert L. Searfoss Jr Mexico Searfoss Jr Missouri O. E. P O. E.P Heart of Dr. Searfoss Marshall AOA St. Louis John Searfoss ICO

Motor Firms See Profits Slump Amid Inflation

DETROIT AP Chrysler Corp reports first-half 1974 profits down 85 percent from 1973, to 29.4 million dollars as sales fall seven percent to 5.7 billion. General Motors also cites inflation with a 73 percent earnings drop. Ford to release its numbers next. Despite weak profits, Chrysler notes second-quarter gains aided by easing energy shortages. Big Three push aggressive 1974 model-price increases to offset costs.

Detroit Chrysler Corp General Motors Chrysler Lynn Townsend Ford Townsend John J. Riccardo

Nixon Policy Now Stresses Free Markets

The Nixon administration unveils a new economic course focused on patience and free markets, signaling a sharp shift from prior policy. It rejects spectacular moves and views past price controls as missteps while emphasizing budget and monetary restraint to return to stability.

New York Nixon Nixonomics

Lessons from past inflation fight urge return to free markets

The speaker lists patience and world production and free markets as key lessons. He notes temporary shifts away from free pricing during emergencies were useful, but overall evidence favors the free market as the most efficient economic system. The administration now aims to return to laissez faire, though selling it to the public may prove difficult.

Southwestern Bell to require employee ID cards

South western Bell will have all installation and repair staff present ID cards before entering sites to verify workers. Local manager Miss Wilma Sutton cites past impersonation risks and notes the program started in Kansas City locations last November with strong results.

Southwestern Bell Wilma Sutton Bell Miss Sutton Sutton Kansas City

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