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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1972

Page

9

Russell Smith Receives Five Thousand Alcoa Grant

Russell David Smith of Wellsville has been awarded 3000 plus fees from the Alcoa Foundation for the University of Missouri Rolla ceramic engineering department. The total Alcoa grant of 5000 funds research on refractory materials with equipment and supplies after Smith’s stipend. He will pursue a master’s degree under Drs. H.A. Anderson and R. Moore, studying sintered microstructure and thermal shock. Smith, a Keramos president and UMA graduate, earned a paper prize from the American Ceramic Society. He is the son of Harlan Smith and active in Wellsville Fire Brick Co. The City Council plans a June 8 meeting after a June 1 postponement. Weekend guests included multiple relatives from Kentucky and Missouri.

Wellsville Russell David Smith Alcoa Foundation University of Missouri Rolla Department of Ceramic Engineering University Smith UMA Alcoa Drs. H.A. Anderson R. Moore Keramos American Ceramic Society Washington, D.C Harlan Smith AMA Ceramic Engineering Wellsville Fire Brick Co Chicago- Wellsville Fire Brick Co

Vandalia VFW Auxiliary Installs New Officers

Vandalia Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 2173 installed the 1972 73 officers at a Monday meeting in the Veterans Hall with Ruth Butts as president and William Hechler as senior vice president. Other officers included Gene Gramley junior vice president Don Beedle secretary Oble Schultz treasurer Floyd Lewis conductress Roy Rule historian Lora Robinson chaplain, and trustees Mollet and Stotler.

Vandalia Vandalia Ladies Auxiliary VFW Veterans Hall Ruth Butts William Hechler Gene Gramley Don Beedle Oble Schultz Floyd Lewis Roy Rule Lora Robinson Ralph Mollet J. W. Stotler Marvin Dillion Ray Callanan Alvin Shaw James Harrelson North Kansas City Floyd Foster Williamm Hechler Obie Guy Schutz Veterans Administration Hospital Columbia Hechler Iane Benn

Locals Battle Pros at Legion Rodeo for Gold Buckle

Rocky Murry of Pentone Ir was named All Around Cowboy at the American Legion Rodeo. He won a sterling silver belt buckle for competing in the widest range of events. Henry Garner of Williamsburg earned the Reserve All Around Cowboy prize and a pair of boots. Winners in events included Bareback Bronc with Ronnie Williams first and Larry Hall second, Calf Roping led by Rocky Murry, Steer Wrestling topped by Tommy Dennis, Saddlebronc with Barney Johnson and Gene Maynard among top placers, Bull Riding led by Glenn Bird tied with Dale Miller and Marvin Jones. Friday night girls feature barrel race won by Windy Arstandius, with other top finishers listed. Saturday night included wild cow milking with multiple place getters.

Rocky Murry Pentone American Legion Henry Garner Williamsburg Ronnie Williams Ft. Worth Tex Larry Hall Jonesboro Ark Keith Ron Darnell Paul Scobee Wayne Stowers Obie Shulte Joe Vance Girls Barrell Race Melinda Weaver Nobel Okla Berra Weaver Joni Jolly Mexico Dale Craighead Gary Winnegear Fulton Mike Bertrand Jack Lallison Bob Bertrand

Swimming Lesson Registration in Paris Works Progress

Paris city pool manager Mrs Charles Garnett announces registration for Red Cross and private swimming lessons and a life saving course from 4 to 5 pm on May 31 and June 1. Red Cross lessons 25 cents on Mondays and Wednesdays. private lessons 1.25 dollars on Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays. life saving course daily.

Paris Charles Garnett Red Cross

Tri County Ambulance Busy As Numbers Rise

Vandalia notes show Tri County Ambulance answered about 65 calls with weekly reports planned in the Vandalia Leader. Community events include Lawn of the Week start June 5 and senior life saving at Vandalia Pool beginning June 4. 4-H Sunday services, club meetings, and local social updates follow.

Vandalia Vandalia ‘Community Betterment Group Vandalia ‘State Bank Lowell Atkinson Floyd Chinn Tri-County Vandalia Leader Itt Tri-County Recreation Ara Charlotte McDowell First Baptist Round Grove

Centralia Pool opens with over 300 attendees and passes sold

Centralia's Municipal Pool welcomed more than 300 people on opening day Saturday May 28. Seventy six Family Season passes have been purchased. Registration for swimming lessons runs 8 30 a m to 12 20 p m until June 9 with a minimum age of six years. Attending the Clairol Trade Show in Kansas City were Mrs Lana Campbell and Mrs Ruth Jean Burks.

Centralia Clairol Continental Hotel Kansas City Lana Campbell Ruth Jean Burks

Nevada names Lloyd Harrell city manager

Lloyd V. Harrell 28, former Stillwater Oklahoma assistant city manager, was named Nevada Missouri city manager. He succeeds Tim Maupin, who resigned April 30 after seven years to become city administrator at Grandview Missouri. Mexico Ledger page May 30 1972.

Nevada, Mo Lloyd V. Harrell Stillwater Okla Nevada Harrell Tim Maupin Nevada Post Grandview

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