Building Of A Town Editorial Calls For Downtown Revival
In a call to community effort Mexico's editorial urges revitalizing both downtown and shopping centers. It praises current improvements while stressing the courthouse square and civic support from the County Court City Council and Chamber of Commerce to attract shoppers, reduce litter, and restore the square's historic charm.
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Mexico
The
Ledger
Chamber of Commerce
Audrain County
Nations bless in him and the kingdom of God
A devotional reflection cites Jeremiah 4 2 and states that nations are human creations while true blessing resides in the kingdom of God embracing all. It emphasizes divine blessing over national power and eternal worth beyond earthly nations.
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God
Ann Landers columns on assault and family trouble
Reader seeks guidance after sexual assault. Ann urges immediate counseling and lists local resources. Other letters address a mother’s messiness invading a room and a husband’s claim that spanking improved his wife, followed by promotion of Ann Landers drug booklet with ordering details.
Understanding Hyperactive Children Diagnosis and Care
Dr James H White notes 5 to 10 percent of school age children may be hyperactive and most referrals to child guidance clinics. Drug therapy helps some but should be minimal and only when behavior disrupts academics or social functioning. Diagnosis relies on history and background with teachers as key information sources. Symptoms include excess activity distractibility short attention span restlessness impulsiveness antisocial behavior and learning difficulties. Diet additives have been debated but evidence is not conclusive. Contact a child guidance center for more details.
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James H. White
University of Texas
American Family Physician Magazine
White
Mexico League of Women Voters Elects new President
Mrs. Sam P. Locke Jr. became president, succeeding Mrs. J.T. Johnson, with officers Mrs. A.S. Mortimer, Mrs. J.E. Miller, and Miss Temple Burrus named. The Mexico Refractories Co. discussed stock increases and issued bonds at a 1937 meeting. The ledger item also notes weather, city issues, and local events across several decades.
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Sam P. Locke Jr
J.T. Johnson
Mexico League of Women Voters
A.S. Mortimer
J.E. Miller
Temple Burrus
Martin Brothers
The
Mexico Refractories Co
Mexico
J.F. Trindle
Charles Dickey
State Public Service Commission
Consolidated Water Corp
Mexico City
City Hall
Jefferson City
Commission On
Missouri Power and Light Co
Consolidated Water
National Newspaper Association
Richamond
Citizens Savings Association
Hoxsey
Ledger reader thanks for The Ledger Courtesy Award
In a note to Open Forum Editor Vinita Roundtree of Wellsville Middletown expresses sincere appreciation for The Ledger Courtesy Award and the encouraging letter received, calling it a definite inspiration.
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Ledger
Vinita Roundtree
Wellsville-Middletown
Mexico Ledger Advertising Rates and Office Hours
Mexico Ledger lists publication details, pricing, and office hours. Rates include monthly and yearly subscriptions for local and out of state readers, with special terms for armed forces and APO addresses. Office hours are Monday through Friday with Saturday morning hours.
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Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
Birthday wishes for local residents and famous names
Sunday greetings go to Robert Bradley Roger Woodward Mrs Ed Erdel Kenton Kraig Bonney Virgil Lee Metcalf J W Bill Baker and Herman Campbell of Vandalia. Also noted are birthdays for former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey aged 82 and former band leader Phil Harris aged 76.
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Robert Bradley
Roger Woodward
Ed Erdel
Kenton Kraig Bonney
Virgil Lee Metcalf
J. W
Bill) Baker
Herman Campbell
Vandalia
Jack Dempsey
Phil Harris
The Brain and West Side Story On Fridy TV Digest
A 1969 French comedy The Brain airs at 7:00 on channels 2 3 17. West Side Story stars Natalie Wood and Richard Beymer at 7:00 on channels 4 7 13 in a three hour musical. Hands of the Ripper 8:30 on 2 3 17 stars Eric Porter as a Freudian psychiatrist investigating a Jack the Ripper daughter. The 90 minute Quincy episode at 8:30 on 5 8 10 claims alcoholism as cause but raises doubt. Weathered listings include ABC CBS NBC sports movies and morning programs across channels with time slots through late night.
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David Niven
Natalia Wood
Richard Beymer
Eric Porter
Jack
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Henry Kissinger
Eldridge Cleaver
Gregg Allman
Elvin Bishop
Little Richard
Man In
Dakota
Chris Moore
Cross-Wits
Mary Hartman
Baretta
Cried Wolf
Edward G. Robinson
Mickey Rooney
Jack Lemmon
Tony Curtis
New York
Paris
Willie Boy
Robert Redford
Needle Park
al Pacino
George’ Kennedy
Suzanne Pleshette
Anthony Quinn
William Powell
Edmond O’brien
Andy Williams
Mary T. Moore
Lowell Oma
Dolly
Bob Newham
Nashville
Israel
Carol Burnett
Sherlock Holmes
Ernie Kovacs
Phyllis
ABC
Nova
King Is
Peon Bat Ak
Ernest Angley
Thevaneteere
Newsce
Sevenths Seal and Casanova 70 on TV Schedule Night
TV guide style listing covers Ingmar Bergman directed The Seventh Seal and Casanova ’70, plus Second Chance and For Me and My Gal. Also notes Twilight Zone blocks, news, sport segments, and movies such as The Day of the Dolphin. Appears as a dense prime time programming snapshot with multiple channels and times.
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Ingmar Bergman
Marcellos
Mastroianni
Brian Keith
Gal
Gene Kelly
West Indies
Sunday Channel Lineup and Sports Schedule Highlights
A dense listing of TV segments and times for worship, music, drama, and sports. Highlights include canonization coverage of Bishop John Neumann at 7:30 AM on Channel 4, Wimbledon and golf telecasts, Royals vs A’s baseball, and various programs on Oral Roberts, Jerry Falwell, and state forums.
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John Neumann
Philadelphia
Camera Three
Charles Tomlinson Griffes
Thomas Keyes
Webster Lewis
Jefferson City
Royals
A’s
Wade
Gooli Nearane
Calvary Temple
Gospel
Oral Roberts
Conservation
Mr. Rogers
Speedy
Jerry Falwell
Town Hall
Rev. Jenkin
Colles
Elk
Forum
Sesame St
Kidsworld
Discovery Insight
Gilligan
Zoom
TV Listings Show Dense Night of Classics and New Dramas
A dense station guide lists finals sports and multiple TV movies. Highlights include iD Station’s finals as well as Disney forest ranger drama Fire On Kelly Mountain and Columbo museum mystery repeats. An all Wagner concert stars Solti and Chicago Symphony at 7.00.
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Timothy Bottoms
Harvard
NBC
Barbara Eden
Lena Horne
Nova
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