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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1970
Page
8
The Monroe County news item reports a county nursing home board meeting in Paris area offices. It notes site analysis by architect firm Buller for a proposed 120 bed facility, patient transport, and cross streets access as part of planning decisions.
Wellsville School Board Hears report on lunches while the Bi County Royal Neighbors of America convenes in Wellsville. Local lodge members, Mrs Barbara Kelley and Mrs Vera Osiek attend. Missouri Young Farmers Association forms with Gary Dowell as president. Plans include state farm tour, awards program, newsletter, and a December national event in Wichita.
Mary Ellis reports on families from Farber and nearby towns attending funerals and celebrating birthdays. Notables include Bruce Clithero of Farber, Claude Beavers of New London, and multiple visits among Lynn, Jensen, and Weakly families. A Sunday turkey dinner honored grandparents and key relatives.
In Martinsburg area, Bishop McAuliffe of the Jefferson City diocese will administer confirmation to about 50 Roman Catholics at St. Joseph Church. The ceremony is set for 4 PM or 5:30 PM with Knights of Columbus seating and post ceremony reception. Rev. Leo Stanith is Martinsburg pastor, Rev. Stephen Lampthay assists, and Rev. Severin Lamping serves at Wellsville.
Martinsburg residents report weekend attendance at the Spoon River Edgar Lee Masters festival and the Elm wood St Patrick dinner. Parish members from St Joseph attended Passionist Retreat in Warrenton Missouri and a National Council of Catholic Women deanery meeting in Starkenburg with a post event barbecue.
Dennis Pease freshman physics major at University of Missouri Rolla top in freshman physics group earning highest score. He works part time at Cloud Physics Electronic Research Laboratory. Kenneth Chasteen hospitalized at Blessing Hospital Quincy for treatment. Cletus Branstetter visiting daughter and family as Jay marks his fifth birthday. Will Amfahy undergoing tests at Audrain Hospital. Faye Fuqua of Alton visiting sisters. Van-Far Band Fall Festival chaperones listed. daytime attendance strong, evening show canceled due to rain. Mrs. Ed Caldwell president of Ralls County Homemakers Extension Clubs reviewed Mothers Little Blue Hen at Liberty Community Center. Round Grove Extension Club hosted by WTL Extension Club. Dwight Northcutt visit. Tri-County Nursing Home Vandalia reports six new residents.
Area meeting on corn blight planned for 7 40 p m Wednesday Oct 21 at Warrenton Armory. University of Missouri committee on corn blight has met since mid August to share latest findings and guidance. Also notes residents and local meals at Van-Far schools with weekly lunch menu items.
Community fundraiser at Centralia Preschools auditorium in St Louis to support Chance Elementary Kindergarten. Items donated by residents will be collected Oct 19 to 21 and sale proceeds fund classroom equipment and supplies. Co chairs Mrs Leon Bise and Mrs Millard Johnson coordinate pickups by call 362-3462 or 362-8270.
Ellis agricultural engineer and Herman Workman farm management are announced as experts, with a public invitation extended to attend the event and seek guidance.
4‑H Council announces a Square and Round Dance this Saturday October 17 from 8 p m to 12 p m at the Montgomery City Community Building Price Prior and his group will provide music. Advance tickets 60 cents with at the door 60 cents Proceeds fund pins ribbons awards and trips for 4 H members and leaders The over all committee is the Montgomery Progressors and Star Shiner Clubs with Mrs Leo Hendricks as chair and Mrs Walter McQuie as co chair Food committee includes Mrs Max Oliver.
Local PT A and IOOF Lodges host events and meetings with guests from Missouri lodges. Highlights include a carnival night, group arrangements, prizes, and refreshments, plus hospital notices, family visits, and a Santa Fe community update with hospital and accident news.
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