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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1973

Page

7

Linda Mitchell Named Paris R-2 FFA Sweetheart

Linda Mitchell daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Mitchell was named Chapter Sweetheart at the Barnwarmin of the FFA chapter at Paris High School Wednesday night She received a white Sweetheart jacket from retiring queen Cheryl Dye Other candidates were Nancy Forbis Suzanne Terrell Patty Levings and Lavonda Levings Escorts included Doug Thomas Neal Crain Kent Dye Tracy Morgan and Brad Dodge The band Neon Sun played from 7 to 10 p.m.

Paris Linda Mitchell Raymond Mitchell FFA Paris High School Cheryl Dye Nancy Forbis Suzanne Terrell Patty Levings Lavonda Levings Doug Thomas Neal Crain Kent Dye Tracy Morgan Brad Dodge Miss Dye Mike Harrison Neon Sun

Fringe Benefits Talks Between City and Union Officials

Centralia City Administrator Howard Burton city attorney and the finance committee met with negotiators from Columbia's union local 45 on Thursday at city hall to discuss fringe benefits for city workers including electrical, water, light, landfill and street staff. A council meeting at 7 p.m. Monday will consider fringe benefit decisions and new ordinance coding. Separately Centralia chapter 195 of the Order of Eastern Star held a meeting with Worthy Matron Miss Frankie Beamer and Worthy Patron Kenneth Dodson presiding, with degrees conferred on Mrs. E. Ray Brown and Mrs. Sapp pro temmed as organist. An open installation is planned for 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at Masonic hall.

van Praag Joe Branham Monroe Manor Vanhuss Beta Sigma Phi Linden Vanlandingham Sidney Threlkeld Epsilon Psi Charles Herron Paul Allgood Don Williams Bob Sears Wayne Morgan Larry Pookes Larry Bounds Rod Lake Melvin Moore Frances Rouse Ralph Ellington Alpha Phi Nevins Florist Bob Swartz Keith Deaver Alphi Chi Xi Beta Xi Centralia Howard Burton Tom Osborne Columbia Union Local 45 City Hall Frankie Beamer Kenneth Dodson Ancel Sapp Ashland E. Ray Brown Sapp Walter Cline Glenn Lane Harold Keely Daren Clark Harold Elliot Albert Lawson Masonic Hall Beamer Dodson

Curtailments May Cause Problems For Chance Co.

CENTRALIA The A B Chance Co faces energy strain as MP and L I curtails interruptible gas supplies. Propane stocks have been increased and more storage built, but winter needs remain tight without firm delivery of contracted gas. President Toulson criticizes licensing delays and government interference.

Chance Co Centralia A. B. Chance Co Missouri Power and Light Co Panhandle Mp&l Nathan Toulson

Vandalia Council hikes water sewer rates amid talk of solid waste

Vandalia City Council unanimously approved a 24 percent increase for water and sewer rates to take effect December 1. Minimum bills rise 75 cents and standard charges up to 10 000 gallons hop to 3 25 with 90 cents per extra thousand. sewer minimum set at 1 25. Officials will amend the ordinance later. Mayor Chinn noted ongoing solid waste site talks with Audrain County Disposal Corp and discussed options, including mandatory pickup, but rejected at this time due to public opposition and costs. The council agreed to fund Audrain County Corp modestly and to have the Board of Public Works issue future building permits. Additional items covered included potential street closures, sewer connections for a new school, police call answering arrangements, and guidance on appointing a new police judge. Building permits were issued to three residents. The meeting adjourned at 10 35 p.m.

Vandalia Ray Callanan Board of Public Works F. T. Chinn Audrain County Disposal Corporation Bowling Green Audrain County Corporation Bland and Wear James McElroy MFA Exchange Division Walnut Street State Street McElroy van- Far Chinn Police Board Don Garmer Allen Robertson Leo Baird John Wear Verle Porter Bob Bland Ray Hale Virgil Metcalf Jim Jungers

Police Business Dominates Wellsville Council Meeting

Wellsville council devoted most of its Thursday session to police matters. A two year lease proposal for a 1973 Dodge Plymouth at 125 dollars per month, with minor ancillary costs and equipment transfers, was referred to the police committee. Other items included purchasing a scanner radio monitor for 160 dollars, renewing a three year radio license for 20 dollars, and dog impoundment arrangements at 2 dollars per day for three days then 6 dollars per dog. Fire department vacancies were approved for Lloyd Moreau Jr and Faror McCormack. Direct dialing delays at Southwestern Bell were discussed, along with drainage work and street repairs. Public works chief Castanier cited bad street holes. paving and gravel were discussed. Edgar Miller was hired for the water plant at 75 dollars weekly. Mayor pro tem Debo presided in mayor Byland’s absence.

Wellsville Arens Dodge Dodge Plymouth John Whyte Jennings Fort Lloyd Moreau, Jr Debo Charles Wallace James Crouch Ben Fort Houf Edina EB. L. Castanier Public Works Edgar Miller S. J. Byland Harold Debo

R-1 North Callaway Conference Day Set for Tuesday

Kingdom City area notice states the R-1 North Callaway School District will hold its annual Parent-Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday. Conferences occur in four buildings including the high school and Auxvasse Hatton-McCredie and Williamsburg Elementary Schools with appointments from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on November 13. Regular classes are canceled while teachers conduct one-on-one meetings. administrators welcome questions or suggestions.

Kingdom City R-1 North Callaway Auxvasse Hatton-McCredie Williamsburg J. W. Hobson

When God Called Kevin to Be With Him Above

A family honors their little boy Kevin who died, expressing faith and love. They recall his smile, the heartbreak of losing a child, and trust that God loves him and will keep him in heaven. The message thanks family and friends for support and invites ongoing prayers and remembrance.

Kevin Land of Heaven

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