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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1974
Page
2
An editorial-style portrait of a maple tree on Love Street as autumn draws admiration from passersby. The tree glows with golden red leaves in afternoon sun, preening through the season while awaiting the coming cold and longer nights. It stands tall, a symbol of beauty and seasonal change.
A reflection on Matthew 22 37 urging love of God with heart soul and mind as the path to a full and happy life emphasizing devotion over worldly concerns.
A letter from Mrs. Robert Murta responds to Mrs. Dorothy Kehl in Open Forum. She urges public input on the plan to tear down the horse barn at the fairgrounds, arguing for a vote and preservation of a useful structure for horse owners and youth.
The writer reflects on how after touring dry western states Monroe County seems greener and more beautiful. They urge readers elsewhere to travel to appreciate their lush surroundings and the abundance of grass crops and trees that sustain life.
Birthday wishes are extended to a long list of names including A W Meine Billy Joe Roberts Donald Forsythe Ronald Scherer Wallace Playter Julie Shinn Mrs Helen Bounds Carl R Myers Cora Salmons Robin Gaile Roberts Dennis Hollingsworth Edward West Mrs George E Campbell John Fox Lloyd Jenkins Guy Pitts Lyndall Stuart Fred Grant Florence Druger Miss Nelle Goodrich Michael Scott Westbay Florence Mills Ronald Kemp Paul Everett Whatley and Mrs Gloria Lutz. It also notes former French Premier Georges Bidault turning 75 and theatrical producer Joshua Logan aging 66.
The Tri County Nursing Home budget shows a tax levy of $27,807.61 for Audrain residents in the district. The district boundaries follow the Van Far School District lines and do not include complete townships. Audrain, Ralls and Pike counties collect their respective taxes for properties in the district.
A reader submits a humorous recipe “How to Preserve a Husband” from a temple cookbook with cautions about care and patience, and a safety tip about cold temperatures. A teen correspondent asks for guidance after clothes are damaged by her sister, with Ann Landers advising firm parental support. The column includes a grateful note from a reader about drug-avoidance and ends with instruction to request Ann Landers materials.
Dear readers, a murmur may signal nothing or serious illness. In the 29 year old described, obesity and high blood pressure heighten future heart risk. Headaches and chest discomfort warrant medical evaluation. Preventive care now can avert harder problems decades later.
Chronological snippets note Walter Staley touring Hawaii en route to Japan for the Olympic Games. Fire prevention week exhibits show Holloway Neill ponies near Irvin Hoffman wagon. Miss Twyla Crawford resumes studies at Southwest Baptist College after a weekend with her parents. A 75-foot Wabash coal chute at High Hill was dynamited as diesel adoption made it obsolete. Mrs. Roy Field returns from Kenosha visit. Montgomery City moves its woodworking factory site to the fairgrounds. Captain R E Craighill resigns Missouri Military Academy post. O Glen Hocker of Kirksville to replace him.
A list of TV channel call signs and city pairings appears with several station entries and misnumbered items. The note cautions that changes may be unreported by stations and directs readers to See To 12 Weather for updates.
Channel 2 shows Mormon conference at 9 30 am and 1 pm. Whitlam press at 11 30. NBC carries playoff baseball and NFL regional games with time to be announced. NFL noon games on Channels 4 7 13 Redskins Bengals in Cincinnati and Cardinals 49ers in San Francisco. Disney Timber Country cougar drama at 6 30. Masterpiece Theatre 7 30 Whodunit Murder Must Advertise. ABC Movie The Last Picture Show 8 00 but Channel 2 skips it. Buckley firing line Heath 8 30. Various sport and film listings fill the day with hours of football, baseball, and classic movies across many channels.
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