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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1972
Page
6
Paul A Gore of Vandalia has filed for re election to the Van Far R 1 School Board. He is the only candidate so far and serves after an appointment about two years ago. Two three year terms are to be filled, including Mrs Helen Howell's term.
About fifty women from Centralia churches joined in a World Day of Prayer at the United Methodist Church Friday afternoon. Mrs Florence Bodeen led the program. speaker Mrs Ivan Donaldson spoke on Joy. Mrs William Reinhardt led the singing.
A nuclear scientist warns the proposed space shuttle program could reach 66 billion dollars, more than Apollo. Dr Ralph E Lapp wrote in Science Magazine that total shuttle related costs may range from 51 to 66 billion.
Wellsville council spent hours reading bills to update city ordinances covering motor vehicles and traffic rules, with final readings given. Plans for a city planning board, water and sewer improvements, and potential funding were discussed, while duties for cops, firemen, and nuisance controls were outlined. election logistics and community events were noted.
Organizational meetings set for March 7 and 9 to form a Loutre River watershed association. Dennis Harris of Mineola notes public sessions at Big Spring school with USDA soil expert Robert Best to discuss Louvre watershed pollution, and at Williamsburg community building with conservationist Dean Morgan speaking. Residents of western Montgomery, eastern Callaway, and southeastern Audrain counties invited.
The Monroe County Welfare office paid out 44116.50 in February welfare totals, led by old age assistance at 27701.00 to 352 recipients. Other payments covered aid to dependent children, disability, general relief, blind pensions, and foster care. Homemakers clubs plan a March 7 tea at Legion Hall Paris for Home Economics Week. Paris High’s Jeff VanPraag is a National Merit finalist. Parl Festival board meets March 1 at the courthouse to set the year program. A new son, Curt Kent Blades, was born Feb 20 to Linda Vanlandingham Blades. grandparents listed. Salem Club hosts meeting with full attendance.
Farber Girl Scouts under Howard Francis launch a book drive at the Farber Branch Library to aid children in Kansas City slums. Meanwhile Farber Cub Scout Pack 37 marked its Blue and Gold Anniversary Banquet with 80 attendees, presenting multiple awards and announcing a Kite Derby plans for late March.
Social hour gifts and secret pal at a club meeting with prizes won by Mrs. Fred Simon and others. April gathering planned at Mrs. Bula Simon. Local residents Gentry Featherstone buy property on West Caldwell Street and take possession late March. Paris Baptist to hold carry-in supper on Tuesday March 7 at 6:90. Glen Mutti and Weldon Rodgers attend Lincoln Day dinner in Hannibal, speaker Christopher Bond.
Cape Girardeau Missouri residents rejected a proposed 28 cent increase in the school tax levy by about two to one. Final totals show 1,819 in favor and 2,462 against, with the old levy set at $3.77. The measure would have funded a seven percent raise for teachers.
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