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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1977
Page
2
A Mexico woman walking home on Clark Street overpass fights off a would be rapist. She tells the editor she is glad it happened to her to show strength, not to dwell on fear, and the encounter leaves her proud of the human race. The piece ends with a prayer for peace and good will.
Jene OConnor thanks players and fans in Mexico for a summer of tennis with Parks and Recreation. She praises new lighted courts under construction and an open city tournament, noting large crowds and top entries despite rain. Special thanks to Dave Wilkinson Kelly Williams and local sponsors Staleys Kaiser Refractories and Country Club.
A retrospective snapshot lists events from Mexico Missouri including 19th and early 20th century notes on hair chains gift traditions, highway traffic counts triggering road widening plans, John L Paul’s 60 acre orchard with diverse apple varieties, and several mid century personnel changes in local businesses. Also cited are a Baptist association pledge against gambling and a city tennis championship.
Greetings are sent to Mrs. Edward O Connor Teka Lynn Hayes Ray Hin ton Mrs Hal Randolph Rose Perkins George W Campbell Robin Kay Standefer Ken Mudd Mrs Elmer Walter Mrs James Burt Mrs Marla Holtkamp Mrs Darla Johnson Bruce Fountain Roger Dale Woolridge and Robert Delmar Dailing on the occasion.
Highlights include Mexico City Council deferring franchises and taxes decisions for two public utilities on September 9 1957 and 1967 Audrain County tax totals of 2 745776 73 with a 213535 rise from 1966 Seaman Edward Jolley returns from Pacific duty and a Bristol England family reunion details of leisure activities and Illinois state fair trips.
A compilation of Ann Landers letters on state trooper pay in New England, family invitations amid a disowned niece, fern care and etiquette, divorce guidance, and childbirth sex education resources. The column humorously mocks misinformed readers while offering practical answers and book recommendations.
A physician notes that arthritis care must be individualized. It outlines four exercise types—passive, muscle setting, active, and resistive—used based on severity, with caution to stop if pain lingers. Also mentions diverticulitis risk, bladder change signals, armpit itching causes, and debunks vibrating belts for hip fat loss.
Erroneous listings noted. CBS Wacko preview at 3:30 p.m. on Channel 7. Big Eight Football Highlights 6:30 p.m. on Channel 8. ABC Saturday staff preview at 7:00 p.m. on Channel 2. Billy Graham program at 3:00 p.m. on 5. Multiple showings include Gilligan, Mr. Rogers, Cartoons, Sesame Street, The Partridge Family, and The Hostage Heart movie.
The Saturday Ledger lists Space Academy at 9 30 a m Thunder at 10 on channels 5 8 10 Search and Rescue at 10 30 on 5 8 10 and weekend specials starting at 11 00 with The Winged Colt Part 1 3 part documentary coverage includes US Open Tennis starting 11 00 on channel 4 13 and continuing in progress.
Merlin Olsen, famed Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle, retires after 15 seasons and begins a dual NBC role as sportscaster and actor. He joins Little House on the Prairie as farmer-woodsman Jonathan Garvey, debuting Sept. 12, three days before his 37th birthday, after earlier film work and an economics degree from Utah State. He studied acting privately with Charles Conrad while transitioning from football to entertainment, aiming to match the performance cycle of preparation and execution. He lives in San Marino with his wife and three kids and reports no major adjustment problems to civilian life.
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