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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1970

Page

9

Centralia Prepares Yuletide Glow With Local Crafted Decor

Centralia will brighten the main streets with Christmas tree shaped silhouettes on utility poles along Allen Rollins Sneed and Singleton plus along Highway 22. The $300 project funded by Centralia merchants features locally built decorations by the Future Farmers of America at Centralia High School, aiming to renew items each year.

Albert Jesse Tralia Centralia Allen, Rollins, Sneed Singleton Highway 22 Curt Fay Chamber of Commerce Fay Future Farmers of America Centralia High School Bob Forrest Joe Townsend Forrest University Medical Center Columbia George Leach Tidball Wayne Crigler Eddie Chamberlin James Schmul Roy Hulen Albert Jesse Boone Countians Dean Smith State Employment Security Office Smith Boone County Julie Ellis Centralia Business and Professional Women City Auditorium Miss Ellis Europe Archie Ellis Becky Ellis Sharon Green Melvina Vandiver

Perry Soldier Dies In Vietnam

In Washington AP report three Missouri soldiers were listed as dead not due to hostile action in Southeast Asia. Sgt Donnie Cunningham of Gideon Spec 5 William J Perryman of Festus Pvt William R Asquith of Perry were named among allied service members.

Washington Donnie Cunningham Elmer Cunningham Gideon William J. Perryman Elmer C. Perryman E. Frisco St Festus William R. Asquith Floyd T. Asquith P.O. Box Perry

Hearnes Makes Appointments to Judicial Commissions

Governor Warren E. Hearnes announced appointments in Jefferson City naming Norman J. Thomas of St. Louis to the 21st Judicial Commission for a term ending in December 1976. Lawrence Glynn, also of St. Louis, was appointed to the 22nd Judicial Commission. Walton, a Palmyra Democrat, becomes coroner of Marion County succeeding the late Chester Hayden. Kay Calvin of Pacific, a Democrat, named treasurer of Franklin County for a term starting January 1.

Jefferson City Warren E. Hearnes Norman J. Thomas St. Louis 21St Judicial Commission Lawrence Glynn 22Nd Judicial Commission Walt Walton Palmyra Marion County Chester Hayden Kay Calvin Pacific Democrat Franklin County

Vandalia Turkey Shoot Winners and Local News

Vandalia report lists Turkey Shoot winners including Pete Schulze Alvisi Shaw Dean Jones Otis Jones Kenneth Smith Ralph James Junior Schuessler Bob Barber and many others. Also notes obituaries for Mrs Joe Simon Judge Carl Renner and community notices about church services and club events.

Vandalia Clut Pete Schulze Alvisi Shaw Dean Jones Otis Jones Kenneth Smith Ralph James Junior Schuessler Bob Barber Leon Schwab Berwyn Lewis Roger Dowell Tom Cunningham Marvin Tipton John’ Huss Mike Potter Marvel Braunstetter Harry Stringer Albert Maiden Fred Wilkinson Bill Jones Doris Stotler Ronald Ball Herbert Blades Lee Parker R. Florge Mexico C. Cramer T. Krause H. Hiene Doyle Hornbeck E.tricke St. Louis Bailey Wilson Joe Branstetter Herb Hill

Paris Band Ties Second At Hannibal LaGrange Homecoming

Paris High School band with 30 members tied for second place with the Highland band in the Hannibal LaGrange Homecoming parade. The Louisiana Band won. Miss Mary Long directs the Paris band and announced a November vocal concert a Christmas Cantata at the high school auditorium.

Jane Ransdell Paris Hannibal-LaGrange Highland Band Louisiana Mary Long Sadie Sloan Sears Maurine Garrison Schwantes C. J. Garrison Deff Warren Davis Linda Wayne Snell Beverly Garrison J. W. Kendrick Robin Everett Kendrick Mexico Warren Kendrick Sarah Clement Santa Fe

PTA Gospel Sing At Wellsville Rites Benefit Health Fund

At Wellsville Middletown R-1 High School Sunday afternoon the PTA sponsored the third annual Gospel Sing to benefit the school district health fund. The St Pauls Brotherhood Choir performed twice with Mrs Carolyn Davis at the piano and several student acts joined in including grade choirs and a Middletown Christian Church Youth Choir trio.

F. A. Zimmann Wellsville Wellsville - Middletown R-1 PTA St. Paul's Brotherhood Choir Carolyn Davis Kinyon Dennis Goodman Ocean Barney Fisher Dona Lemasters Mr. Goodman Larry Crowell Jack Don Lemasters Jack Lemasters Middletown Christian Church Youth Choir Dana Lemasters Mary Becky Whatley

Let There Be Peace at Service Led by Rev Fulbright

In Mexico Missouri Ledger dated Tuesday November 24 a church service featured songs and prayers with audience participation. Comments from health program advocate Mrs. William Poeppelmeyer noted 22 students received eye glasses last year plus dental assistance and calls for health help.

Mfise Goodman David Fulbright William Poeppelmeyer

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