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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1974

Page

6

Auxvasse fiddler earns place among 50 Best books

Auxvasse's K. P. Christeson author of The Old-Time Fiddler's Repertory is named among the American Institute of Graphic Arts 50 Best Books. The MU graduate collected tunes since 1933, published 1973 by University of Missouri Press, with background notes and stories of Missouri artists.

Auxvasse American Institute of Graphic Arts K. P. Christeson University of Missouri Press Christeson Missouri Dallas Stamper Bill Driver Tony Gilmore Bell Family US Department of Agriculture

Perry Park Improvement Association Heads by Mrs Youngblood

Mrs Calvin Youngblood serves as Perry Park Improvement Association chairman for 1974. The group plans to fund a future tennis court and multi purpose facilities through donations from clubs and individuals, with plaques honoring donors on a park sign. A 1973 smorgasbord aided park improvements including water fountains, picnic tables, and donor recognition.

Perry Calvin Youngblood Perry Park Improvement Association Park Improvement Association Albert Rouse Duane Wheelan Perry State Bank Akers

Dade County OK In Audit

State Auditor John D. Ashcroft says Dade County is substantially in compliance with the state constitution and laws in a 38 page three year report ending last December. The audit recommends six improvements such as securing adequate bank securities for deposits and revising salary procedures to ensure funds are properly appropriated.

Jefferson City Dade County John D. Ashcroft Missouri

Nursing Home at Chillicothe Approved

The state Office of Comprehensive Health Planning approved a $450,000 capital expenditure for a new 62 bed Indian Hills Nursing Home in Chillicothe. The expenditure was justified by a survey showing need in Livingston and surrounding counties. CHP is designated the state's review agency for medical capital expenditures under the Social Security Act.

Jefferson City State Office of Comprehensive Health Planning CHP Chillicothe William Mitchell Mitchell Indian Hills Livingston

San Lynn Lake Opens May 25 For Season Fun

Centralia residents can enjoy a new swimming season at Lake San Lynn starting May 25 with daily hours 1 to 8 pm except Mondays. Admission 50 cents for under 12, 75 cents for 12 and over, group discounts for 100 plus, campers’ family rate 2.50, hookups 50 cents electric 25 cents water, lifeguards on duty. A catfish lake is available to campers. Plans for a sewing and canning contest were discussed at the May 15 city hall meeting of the Centralia Women's Progressive Farmers Association.

Centralia Centralia Women’s Progressive Farmers Association City Hall P. R. Brown William Roth Guide Post Tom Sexton Earl Green

Carpenter At Work Is Cabinetmaker At Home

Emmett Rice, a 25 year award recipient at A.B. Chance Co., is a maintenance carpenter by day and a hobby cabinetmaker at home in Centralia. He crafts furniture and repairs for family and friends at 225 Reed St, describes steady work, and notes pride in his and his wife Mary Frances’s handcrafted pieces. He and his family reflect a long-term community presence with church leadership and civic service.

Centralia Mo Emmett Rice Rice A.B. Chance Co Reed St Centralia Larry McAllister Earl Publis Charles Walter Jacksonville Roy Sheldon Moberly William Walter Madison William Woods Oskaloosa Kan Nortonville Mary Frances Atkins General Telephone Emmett Mary Chance Hice Chance Centralia Shari James Blankinship Charles J.C. Penney Co Milwaukee Rice’s Michael Blankinship Yar First Baptist Church

Berndt Mills Win Centralia Jaycee Awards Banquet

At the Crossroads in Moberly the Centralia Jaycees and Jaycee Wives held a joint installation and awards banquet. Patty Berndt named Outstanding Jaycee Wife and Gary Mills received Director of the Year Award.

Centralia James E Patty) Berndt Gary Mills Moberly Jack Murray Arthur Beasley David Dehner Gene McKenzie Jeff England Richard Cox Jim Anderson James Berndt Cox Berndt Carol Riley Region IV Jack Reynolds Tracy Bryan

Williams Enslen At Regional Meet

Williams representing Audrain County and Harold Enslen Mexico councilman attended the Mid-Missouri Regional Planning Commission executive committee meeting at Boonville City Hall. Williams suggested policy work on proposed interstate highway networks in the northern state. Also on the agenda was the Cedar Creek purchase unit with Callaway County opposition noted by Carmen Rand of Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

Warner Williams Audrain County Harold Enslen Mexico Mid-Missouri Regional Planning Commission Boonville Williams Cedar Creek Carmen Rand Fulton Chamber of Commerce Callaway County

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Auxvasse Fiddler's Book Mrs. Youngblood Jim Fry Perry Jaycee Wives Ralph Willliams Larry Hendricks Jim Gough Bill Clary Dale Cragen Eddie Roth Eugene Moss Philip Elliot Don Couch Tom Eisele Mike Johnson Maurice Mills John Griffin Kenny Eisele Steve Whitaker San Lynn Lake Dalton Lakeview Rd. West Touch Control Bonsall’s Heating & Air Mrs. Berndt Jack Davenport Paul Roberts Bill Branham Randy Adams David Whitaker Frank England Bill Roth Jim Woolridge Jaycee Gordon Groves Keith Davenport Ledger Bulova Princess Sandra Elaine Skidmore Worrell St. Washington MER Tire Center N. Olive Mexico, Ma Missouri Agriculture James Boillot Department of Agriculture Taylor Woods Ryan Brothers WV Cereauun
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