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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1973
Page
2
The Mexico Jaycees adopt a record budget of 54775 dollars and 39 cents the highest in 38 years. They stage events such as Flag Day and the Miss Missouri pageant keep Mexico in the state spotlight and foster community involvement. Their core mission remains developing young leaders who improve their town year after year.
A devotional reflection asserts that those who come to Jesus will not be cast out, emphasizing God as a nearby immensely approachable friend and source of power and comfort. The tone echoes religious reassurance and personal faith in divine companionship.
Ann Lankford voices concern in the Mexico Ledger about a $2000 jungle gym purchase. She argues funds might better improve aging tennis courts at West Plaza Parking Lot and Fairgrounds park, urging thoughtful future sports facility planning.
A reader seeks guidance on telling children about a parent's prior marriage and compares it to adoption. Ann Landers urges honesty to protect children from trauma, says timing matters, and notes it may spare future problems. The page also includes letters on marijuana memory concerns and smoking in elevators with a playful closing from Ann.
A readers questions section covers prolonged hiccups causes including simple irritants such as air swallowing and complex issues like hiatal hernia, with a home remedy of sugar. Additional notes discuss a leg cramps booklet, sex frequency and prostate risk, optical shingles as herpes zoster, and hemorrhoid treatment options including injection and tying.
In a five part series Dr Thosteson surveys contraceptive methods beyond the pill. He cites rising venereal disease rates and notes many teens are sexually active. Several options including the condom diaphragm and abstinence are discussed, urging informed choices and understanding.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily schedule except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St. It shows pricing by carrier, by mail within Audrain and adjoining counties, and out of state, plus armed forces rate and office hours. The notice provides contact timing and mailing options.
Erroneous listings reflect unreported changes by stations across St Louis Ottumwa Hannibal Columbia Quincy Jeff City and nearby markets. See Tv 12 Weather for updates and corrections to channel assignments and station callsigns.
Broadcast guide lists Goodbye Mr Chips with Peter OToole at 7 PM, Cardinals vs Astros at 7:30 PM in Houston, Gambler repeat at 8 PM, new comedy about a Black couple in an all White neighborhood at 8:30 PM, US Open highlights at 9:30 PM, plus Midnight Special rock lineup and a slate of movies including To Kill A Mockingbird at 10:30 PM and Western Union at 8 PM. Channel 11 features Hell Drivers at 1 PM, Maya at 9 PM, and Live My Life at 2:36 AM, with extensive afternoon and evening programming across networks.
Baseball Dodgers battle Expos in Montreal with pre game at 1 00 p m on May 8 10. Monaco Grand Prix highlights duel Stewart vs Fittipaldi ending with golf US Open round three on Wide World of Sports at 2 00 p m on May 2 3 17. Orpheus in Hell Offenbach at 6 00 p m on May 9 followed by Olivier Richard III at 7 00 p m on May 9. Religious music with Pat Boone Vernon family at 7 00 p m on May 11 and Grand Prix part one at 6 00 p m on May 5 8 10 concluding Tuesday night. Lawrence Welk country at 8 30 p m on May 11.
Yesterday in Mexico Fred E. Arnold received his bachelor of laws degree at Harvard University’s 312th commencement in Cambridge. Miss Lois Lehmann plans retirement after 40 years with Southwestern Bell. Emil Kaden becomes Scott Stores manager succeeding Cass Wilhoit. Mrs Earl Jaeger sails to Japan with two children to join Sergeant Jaeger stationed there. Lakenan Barnes to judge Audrain County Magistrate Probate Courts while Ralph Cornett is on vacation. Darrene Hayden and Gale Rutherford win IGA prizes. contract for Laddonia High School let for 34 872. Slingshots on Liberty Street cited as city ordinance violation. Fred A. Morris elected to represent Mexico Rotarians at St Louis convention.
Greetings note sent Sunday to Rhonda Ruth Easley William Robert Erdel Penny Henderson Marvin Munford Debra Eisele Alan D Coat sworth Evelyn Gipson Kenny Hoffman Mrs Frank Edwards Thomas Arlan Davis Mrs Vera Eckert Richard Schnieder and Mrs Claude Silver wishing good health happiness and joy in the year ahead.
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