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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1971
Page
8
Overheated kitchen grease ignited a fire Saturday afternoon at the George Bailey residence on Middletown Road. Firefighters contained the blaze with no material damage aside from heavy smoke throughout the house.
KINGDOM CITY four A-1 North Callaway High School students were named Outstanding Teenagers of America for 1971. Jean Diane Borgelt Gregory Lewis Hobson John Samual Hudnut and Kathy Lynette LaFon were chosen by principals to compete for state and national scholarships and honors. The state winner will receive a governor presented trophy, with other states awarding similar honors. The Outstanding Teenagers selection committee and board of advisors oversee the process. Don Burwell heads the Chamber. TRELOAR WILLIAMS Danny Beshears and Pete Perrin of the Wellsville Jaycees attended a Boy Scout round table in Mexico. The Jaycees voted to sponsor a Wellsville scout troop. Events this week in Wellsville include a Kiwanis Farmers Night Eastern Star meeting and other clubs. Grace Lutheran Ladies held an all day work and fellowship, with a luncheon. Lenten services at Grace Lutheran Church move to Wednesday at 7 p.m. Mr and Mrs David Lovelace joined Wellsville United Methodist Presbyterian Church. Acolytes were Mark Poole and Kenny Berry. Father Stephen Lamping will speak at the Methodist Presbyterian Men’s supper Wednesday. The men’s sausage and pancake day yielded just over $200.
Sen. Eagleton urged more federal aid for local police and backing for the Model Criminal Justice Reform Act. He cited Safe Streets Act funds of 800 million and called for standards across police, courts, corrections, and juvenile treatment, with up to 90 percent cost support and strong disclosure and campaign reform measures. He spoke at the Centralia Chamber of Commerce and later at Community A-6 High School and the League of Women Voters in Columbia.
Paris city advances on its municipal water plant with Tyhurst Brothers of Carrollton having started the project bidding 338253 dollars. By March 1 payments total 183714.63 dollars with completion due in 365 working days. The existing plant will operate until the new facility is finished and state approval awaits finalization.
The Tri County Nursing Home Association board moved election timing to align with other elections. One director will be chosen from District 4, covering section boundaries, with filing March 3-25 at the home office. Raymond Springman’s term expires and waits for candidates residing in the district.
Montgomery City R-2 School Board set March 25 as the filing deadline for board candidates. President Ira Meyer seeks re election while Ralph Zimmerman does not. Two others Don Worley and Frank Eggert have filed. The board set April 6 for the school city joint election and approved a 1 260 344 budget for 1971 72. Robbins Floors Inc to restore gym floor this summer. Marion Britt and wife welcomed daughter Jacalyn Jay March 4.
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