Lighting A Match Editorial Teaches Faith In Education
A Mexico editorial recalls lighting a match to illustrate hope and courage. Col. C R Stribling and William D Merritt share stories urging education and steadfast belief. The piece cites Adlai Stevenson and a World War II rally to show small flames can dispel darkness. It ends with a biblical benediction and a call to collective light against opposition.
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Col. C. R. Stribling
MMA
William D. Merritt
Mexico
Birthday greetings for local residents on weekend
Three birthday wishes on Sunday for Sara Lou Collens Keleigh Karlyn Bonney Alf M Juenemann Evelyn Pearlings Stone Glen Stephens Charles Hooke Eric Jason Jones and James R Martin. One birthday wish on Saturday for Chadra Hartegan.
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Sara Lou Collens
Keleigh Karlyn Bonney
Alf M. Juenemann
Evelyn Pearl
Ings Stone
Glen Stephens
Charles Hooke
Eric Jason Jones
James R. Martin
Chadra Hartegan
Sept 2 entries span weddings and local incidents across decades
The clippings record weddings on Sept 2 in various years with couples and officiants, a 1927 escape from Audrain Hospital after auto theft, a major barn fire near Mexico, 1937 prison guard appointment in Jefferson City, new downtown hires, 1947 bond cashing by ex-soldiers and ex-sailors, and Missouri Military Academy cadets starting at the new term.
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William Gay
Lucy Flood
Vincil
Alexander Cleveland
Lucy Kemper
W.R. Wiggington
Ada O'Neal
William Watts
Justice Hooton
Georgia Monroe
J.R. Evans
St. Louis
M. Emmons
John A. Guthrie
Nannie A. Robinson
Effingham
Audrain Hospital
Jesse Pease
Mexico
Albert Burgess
Missouri State Prison
Jefferson City
Martin Wiggins
Lawrence’s Drug
C.E
Bud) Ostermeyer
Worrell Jewelry Co
J.W. Lewallen
Carter's Cleaners
Missouri Military Academy
Friday Ledgerland Station Listing And Program Highlights
NFL exhibition Bears versus Cardinals in St Louis set for 7 00 pm on channels 3 17 with channel 2 showing films if blackout status listed Keane Brothers and Starland Vocal Band final appearances noted CBS movie I Want to Keep My Baby 1976 drama about a teen mother Buckley Buckley Jr segment on Firing Line at 5 00 pm 6 00 pm listings include various newscasts and children's programs prime time sports and late night film schedule with multiple movie titles and times across channels 2 4 7 9 11 13 17 30
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NFL
Chicago Bears
Cardinals
St. Loui
Keane Brothers
Starland Vocal Band
CBS
William F. Buckley Jr
Young Americans For Freedom
Beverly Hillbillies
Zoom
ABC
Phil Donahue
NBC
Hollywood
MacNeil-Lehrer
Alec Guinness
Randolph Scott
Rashomon
Keith Larsen
Sgt. O'Farrell
Bob Hope
Adam
Wall St
Hogan
CBS Movie
Mint Ae
Rockford
Chris Moore
Life Adventures
Cross-Wits
Cardinal
Doris Day
Fernwood
Baretta
Keane Bros
Sanford & Son
Journey Firm
Starland Band
Chico
Sugarland Express
Goldie Hawn
Alice
NEW
Second City Tv
Chicago
Germany
India
Piccadilly Circus
Paul Henfeld
Ray Bradbury
Ronald Reagan
Aaron Copland
LA Philharmonic
Judy Collins
Boston Pops
John Astin
Steve McQueen
Alf McGraw
Francis Gary Powers
Lee Majors
Jerry Lewis
Ingratitude in Lawns and Lessons From Ann Landers
A reader laments family tension on a 6000 mile trip after paying all expenses. Ann Landers argues the issue is universal and warns against buying companionship. Other letters seek parenting help for a brain damaged child and hyperkinetic younger sibling, with resources and reading suggestions.
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Ann Landers
Spine problems and back pain linked to vertebrae issue
A reader asks if leg pain from spondylolisthesis of L5 over S1 can be alleviated by surgery. Dr Thosteson explains spine anatomy, nerve impact, and the value of second opinions. Also notes toxoplasmosis risk from cats during pregnancy and general advice on arthritis and medications.
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Thosteson
Cas
A.E
Nalson
Louis A. Haley
Thesteson
Mexico Times: September News Snapshots From 1957 to 1972
A series of brief items notes a September 1957 Mexico Navy recruitment quota of three. Miss Emma McPheeters speaks to the Mexico chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. September 1967 sees Police Officer Lawrence McCoy resign. 1967 reunions link Howard Richards of Promenade Street and Chicago classmate Bill Boaz from Leader Dog School in 1965. September 1972 reports Kathy Meyer completing a film stand‑in stint for Becky Thatcher in Tom Sawyer productions at Arrow Rock and other Missouri sites, with the Meyer child also working about a week near Lupus across the Missouri River from McBaine.
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Mexico
Emma McPheeters
Daughters of the American Revolution
Lawrence McCoy
Howard Richards
Promenade Street
Bill Boaz
Chicago
Leader Dog School
Rochester
Mich
Kathy Meyer
Becky Thatcher
Tom Sawyer
Arrow Rock
Missouri
Rudy Meyer
Lupus
Missouri River
McBaine
Saturday TV Highlights and Sports Schedule
Early round US Open tennis live from Forest Hills at 11:00 on Channels 4.13 with in progress at noon, plus baseball Yankees against Twins at 1:15. World Cup track and field and swimming championships on Wide World Sports at 3:30. Mary Tyler Moore finale repeats at 7:00. NFL exhibition 49ers vs Raiders at 8:00. Extensive film and cartoon lineup with major titles and times throughout the day.
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Forest Hills
South Africa
Yankees
Twins
Wide World Sports
Akron
National Geographic
49Ers
Raiders
NBC
Missouri Forum
Bond
Labor Sec
Marshall
Pennsylvania Ballet
America
Giants
Space Rats
the Life
Oral Roberts
Calvary Ter
Gospel
Confluence
Medix
Conservation
Sesame St
Mass
Speedy
Jerry Falwell
Town Hall
Superman
Elk
Forum
Davey
Kidsworld
Rex Humbari
Discovery
Gilligan
Sunday Network Listings and Program Highlights
Sunday ledge listings show a packed broadcast slate across channels with morning parables and religious programs. Rex Humbard Jerry Falwell Oral Roberts and Danvers lineup mix with feature films Operation Petticoat The Getaway and network news and telethons across several stations and times.
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IDS
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Hill Heceme
Les Miller
Lita E. Monroe
Ledgerland
Philip Abbott
Janis
Janis Joplin
el Greco
Mel Ferrer
Larry Hagman
Harry O
David Janssen
N.Y
Ann
P.O
Penacook
N.H
Midwest
Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Audrain
APO
George C. Thosteson, M.D
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C.P
Kroffts
Batman
Monster Squad
Ivanhoe
Shazam
Space Gt
Big John
Tom & Jerry
Jean Shephers
Fei Woodpecker
Clue Club
Pink Panther Farm Report
Ernie Kovacs
C.A.P.E.R
Corky
Tillie
Gus
W. C. Fields
Alison
Skipworth
Christopher Lee
Peter O'Toole
Michael Caine
George Peppard
Herschel Bernardi
Marie Dressler
Joe Dakota
Jock Mahoney
van Heflin
Nashville
Tri-States
Mickey Moust
Dolly
Lowell Thomas
Music Hall
Mary T
Nova Moore
Rev. Robinson
Rex Humbard
Anai
Sacred Heart
Jesus
Insight
Rex Humba
Angler Forum
School For Wire
Ozark Music
Channel 10
Humphrey Bogart
Tony Curtis
Barry Sullivan
Robert Stack
Maryland
Walter Brennan
Audrey Hepburn
CBS Movie Theatre
Rev. Robinso
Nova
Wrwaee
Jean Shepherd
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