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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1971
Page
8
Members of the 1971 senior class at Wellsville Middletown Rel High School are shown with their parents and their plans after graduation. More senior pictures will appear.
Wellsville city council began steps toward stronger law enforcement at its monthly meeting with Sgt. Fischbeck of the State Highway Patrol, Prosecuting Attorney Gregory, and Sheriff Landrum. They discussed increasing patrol presence, handling complaints, and improving court processes to curb drunkenness and traffic violations while suggesting budget adjustments and new procedures for arrests and communications.
Centralia CWF monthly session plans a district 6 coaching conference in Centralia at the Christian Church on May 12 with Rev. Clifton McCoy as guest speaker. Mrs. Bailey presides. Mrs. Don Mattson leads “Missions in Missouri.” The Hilo Club and Thursday Night Club meet. Maple Grove Church hosts May Fellowship Day with multiple churches represented. Gingham Gals win bowling league with new officers named.
Washington AP report from the Agriculture Department notes stronger prices and better income prospects for farmers in the coming months but net farm income for 1971 may be a little below last year's 15.8 billion. Production tapering off and rising demand could lift prices for livestock and products around midyear, while smaller direct government payments offset part of the pickup in market receipts. Net income may stay near the 1970 average due to fewer farm numbers.
Monroe City News is purchased by Blanton of Shelbina and Sell of Columbia from Charles and Mrs Hedberg. Blanton, co publisher of the Shelbina Democrat, is a fourth generation newspaperman with family roots in Paris and a record of awards. Sell, a Navy veteran and MU journalism student, will assume resident control after graduation.
City announces approval of 150000 in industrial general obligation bonds to fund a Paris Manufacturing Company building. Election date to be set. building expected to create at least 150 jobs. located on Paris Industrial Park land. No tax increase. Mayor B G Hufty notes state approval and planning for bond issue.
Southwestern Bell operators in Mexico expect long distance call volumes to double on Mother's Day compared with a typical Sunday. Chief operator Mrs. Helen Griffin urged callers to use early dialing to avoid delays, noting peak periods and advising direct dialing for faster service and lower cost. All operators will be on duty Sunday to handle person to person and non direct calls.
Vandalia CTA banquet at Van-Far School featured Mrs. Leon Schwab presiding Rev Jack Young gave invocation Melody Marris quartet performed with accompanist Rhea Cooley Travelogue on Hawaii by Mrs Sylvia Ollis of Mexico CTA officers for 1970 71 and 1971 72 named and listed Van-Far board members and numerous attendees noted Pallbearers and hospital updates also mentioned nursing home and patient status at Columbia hospitals.
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