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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1971
Page
2
An editorial discusses Mexico High School, its current status, and community impact. It analyzes factors shaping student life, school programs, and local perceptions. The piece offers viewpoints on challenges and potential improvements for the district.
A lengthy feature on Mexico High School Volume 22 1971 Mascot extols its past year stories and pictures. It credits co editors Kathy Craghead and Jim Varvil and praises staff and especially Mrs. Dora Barnes for guidance and success.
A biblical reflection notes that obedience exceeds ritual sacrifice and that timely hearkening to guidance is valued higher than later regret, citing first Samuel 15 22 and stressing prompt conformity to divine will.
Alumni from several states attended Missouri Military Academy's homecoming on Saturday in Mexico with a Veterans Day memorial at the MMA chapel and a halftime tribute to service members during football against Kemper School. Names including George Cline Jr. preside a local veterans group. Also noted are veterans returning from Germany to the United States after serving in Wiesbaden with air force. a long list of Mexico and Rush Hill attendees at a luncheon for Leonard McGee in St. Louis. Earlier, 1921 Armistice Day at Hardin College featured basketball, services, and a wiener roast with campus events and off campus hours.
Mexico Ledger publishes daily except Sundays and holidays from 300 N. Washington St. in Mexico, Missouri. Classified ad rates and subscription prices vary by delivery area and method, with options for mail, rail, and armed forces subscribers. Office hours are posted for weekday and Saturday staff availability.
Max C. Berrey received first place in the Missouri Chapter NAHRO fall meeting for an outstanding slide presentation on public housing and urban renewal projects in Mexico. He serves as executive director of the housing authority and urban renewal in Mexico, with colleagues M. L. Stephenson Donald Forrest Jack McCord and Bonnie Wortman noted.
Saturday birthday wishes are sent to Marilyn Sue Patton Mrs Thomas Thomp son Mrs Melvern O Worley Barbara Eileen Kobush Hubert T Gerling Glenn Woodson Bonnie Wright Steve Davis Jo Ann Tratchel Lisa Kay Jones Gary Wayne Avery Mrs Annie Woolery and David Johnson to celebrate their special day.
Readers weigh in on tall suitors versus statuesque brides and motherly pressure. A mother worries about suitors for her 5'4 and 5'5 sons, another asks about height of Ann Landers' daughter, and a Dayton reader declines hosting a troubled nephew. A 48-year-old seeks advice on a potential face lift, with guidance urging caution and professional consultation.
Reader questions Dr Thosteson about male breast cancer. He notes male breast cancer is rare, under 1 percent of cases, usually in older men, and offers mammography or removal of the lump to confirm. Other letters discuss fiberglass static, nosebleeds from high blood pressure, conjunctival hemorrhage outcomes, hangover tips, hysterectomy weight gain, and bunion surgery.
The listing shows stations including Kivi St. Louis KTVO Ottumwa KMOX TV St Louis Kid TV St Louis KHGA TV Hannibal Komuty Columbia Weemly Quincy KPL St. Louis KREG TY Jeff City Mexico See TV Teletype News Weather News.
Erroneous listings aside, Tonight features Flip Wilson with Diahann Carroll and friends at 7:00 p.m. on channels 5 8 10 plus 8 p.m. David Frost interviews with Joan Blondell Julian Bream and Gene Hackman on channel 11. CBS Movie Don't Make Waves airs 8 p.m. on channels 4 7 13 with Curtis Cardinale.
APAdvice piece notes era shifts from matinee idols to TV heroes. It cites Valentino and Power as unlikely TV giants, highlights Flip Wilson, Carroll O Connor, Robert Young, Peter Falk and Rock Hudson in NBC Mystery Movie lineup, and mentions midseason risks for Bobby Sherman.
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