Centralia Sets United Fund Goal and Campaign Dates
Centralia United Fund board approves an $8,760 campaign target for 1971 with Oct 20 to 30 drive dates. Inflation and growing area needs drive the increase from 1970’s $7,700, plus two new member agencies adding $60 each, including East Central Missouri Association for Mental Health and Family Service of Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
United Fund Board
E. Ray Brown
T. E. Curtis
East Central Missouri Association For Mental Health
The
Family Service of Columbia
Family Service
Centralia United Fund
Travelogue on Hong Kong to kick off Kiwanis series
The Mexico Kiwanis Club opens its Travel and Adventure Series with a 7:30 p.m. Tuesday presentation at Presser Hall by Ray Green. His film Hong Kong Portrait of the Orient explores daily life, opera in Cantonese and Peking styles, bustling harbors, and the blend of Chinese and British influences on Victoria Island Kowloon and the new territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Hong Kong
China
Victoria Island
Kowloon
Aberdeen
Repulse Bay
New Territories
Treasured Aubusson Rug Lays on Floor at Museum
The Audrain County Historical Society’s prized Aubusson rug, donated by Mrs. Maurice Morris, lies on the Ross Parlour floor. Made in Aubusson France the rug’s history dates to 1532 and it ranks among the finest handwoven carpets. Hostesses and museum tours are noted through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrain ‘County Historical Society
Ross Parlour
Aubusson
Maurice Morris
J. E. Ross
France
Miriam Spicer
Missouri
Middlement
Robert B. Wood
Ear Glasford
Missouri Federation of Music Clubs Board
Glenn Maxwell
Juliet Rulen
Lewis Arnold
Randall Weber
McMillan
Julie Lang
L’etude Club
MFWC
W. K. Hintz
Arthur Allison
Wells-Villa board selects brick and fixtures for senior housing
The Wells-Villa Inc board, with Architect Sammons, chose red brick exteriors black roofing and two carpet shades for sixteen unit senior housing. Panels and cabinets will blend with light wood, and tile will cover kitchen and baths. A screening committee includes Ralph Debo James Ganaway and Mrs Conover. Building work progresses with roof expected by year’s start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsville
Wells-Villa, Inc
Wellsville Christian Church
Sammons
Ralph Debo
James Ganaway
Conover
Hatton Women Report Sept Programs And 4-H Club News
Hatton hosts report on Woman's Society program and Hatton Extension Club meeting with officer elections, charity drive for Callaway Hospital Auxiliary, and plans for a craft day. Hatton 4-H Club activity includes pledges, reports, demonstrations on foods and drinks, and National 4-H Week article writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatton 4-H Club
Marsha Christensen
Gary Jones
Larry Bedford
Tim Haden
Lynne Jones
Patty Cathcart
Don Boulware
Gary Linnenbringer
Outdoorsman and Foods II
Monroe Water District 2 Plans Approved by State
Paris reports the State Board of Health approved Monroe Water District 2 plans. Lawrence Hempstead said bids for construction will be advertised within a week. The district will obtain water from Paris as a new system nears completion, serving central and western Monroe County homes and farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Lawrence Hempstead
Water District
Inonroe County
State Board of Health
Hempstead
Monroe County
Farber Church Clothing Drive and Cub Scout Meeting
The Farber United Presbyterian Church sponsors a clothing drive for Church World Service with usable garments and blankets accepted at the church or Bill and Mary Crow’s home. Monetary gifts cover shipping or a blanket. Donations due by Thursday night. The Farber Cub Scout Pack meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Farber Community Building with invites to families and non-Cub boys turning 8. The September theme is Conservation with two conservation films and badges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farber
Pursifull Joins Chance Co. Moves to Centralia
James A. Pursifull of Martinsburg joined A. B. Chance Company as a sales correspondent in the Chance International division and moved to Centralia after an accident near town delayed his interview. He is a former Air Force member and community graduate with four children and a Centralia address at 409 S. Jefferson St. He aided injured drivers at the scene and notified his employer before continuing to the interview. The article also notes Today in History entries from 1789, 1890, and 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
James A. Pursifull
Martinsburg
A. B. Chance Company
Pursifull
England
Chance Company
Chance International
Pursifall
Poli
Centralia Fertilizer Company
A. B
Community A-6 High School
Clarence Pursifull
Air Force
Missouri Power and Light
Mp&l
Mexico
Congress of
United States
New York
Yosemite National Park
California
Ford Motor Co
Fulton Trip To Cole Jail For Murder Suspects
Three Fulton State Hospital inmates Elmer Herron Solomon Williams and Fred Mudgett were moved to Cole County jail in Jefferson City for safekeeping ahead of an October 1 hearing on first degree murder charges in the fatal beating of Dr. George Chase, 29, an intern at the hospital. The sheriff cited public safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton, Mo
Fulton State Hospital
Cole County
Jefferson City
Elmer Herron
Solomon
Williams
Fred Mudgett
George Chase
State Hospital
Callaway County
Tedi Salmoons
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Charles Thornley
Centralia Lions Club
City Recreation Park
Cecil King
Junior Elledge
Daren Clark
George Bunton
Lions Eye
Prenger
IGA
Lions Zone
Crossroads
Moberly
Moberly Lions
Ron Galloway
Roy Guile
Robert Moore
Lloyd Block
Frankie Beamer
Order of the Astern Star
Boone
Columbia
Kansas City
Elizabeth Owens
Mildred Snell
Masonic Hall
Christian Youth
First Christian Church
Fellowship Hall
Jim Norton
Rotary Club
Jess Little
Jim Everhart
Steve Weischhaus
Randy Bryson
Kiwanis
Ray Green
Wells Villa, Inc
C. W. Conover
Lester Blackshaw
W. K. Hittz
Raymond Peveler
Mike Shire
First Baptist Church
C. W. Hawkins
James Dunbar
Charles Wert
Willard Sailor
Wert
J. W. Brown
Allison
L'Etude
Brown
Kiwanis Club
Jaycees
Methodist Guild
Royal Neighbors
Montgomery City
American Legion Auxiliary
WSCS
Methodist
Roger Eckler, Sr
Clarence Smith
del Stevenson
D. C. Lehnen
Center
Hatton
Mrs
Joe Sydenstricker
Hatton Extension Club
Joe Haden
Walter Lowry
Herbert Duffy
David Haden
Hadley Linnenbringer
Martin Dudley
Callaway Hospital
Boyd, Hatton and
McCredie Clubs
Callaway Electric Cooperative Courtesy Room
McCredie Club
Gay Yeater
Larkin Poff
Hadley Linjnenbringer
Gomery
Debby Nelson
Ronald J. Hopkins
Mary Fennewald
Bill Hovey
Outdoorsman Project Group
Roberta Mirts
Kathy Fry
Foods V Group
John Mirts
Vee Vorhis
Washington, D.C
William Hayden
John Hopkins
Foods Project Group
Hatton +H Club
Auxvasse Jaycees
Auxvasse
David Gilman
Jaycee
Security Bank of
Auxvassa
Monroe Water District
By Mra. Tone Ransdell
Morris Salter
Jeff VanPraag
Paris Baptist Church
Interchurch Council of
American Legion Hall
Jerry Mallory
Paris Service Unit
Bill Hufty
Becky Thatcher Girl Scout Council
Harold Volkmer
Hannibal
Mary V. Plowman
Richard Rose
Brookfield
Eva McConnell
Olive Montgomery
Missouri State College
Kirksville
Motherhood Daze Club of
Jaycee-stres Bhng
Salter
Dergarten
Paris of Missionary Education
Rye Aake
Scnoosy Sven
American Cancer Society
Paul Ward
Joe Vanhuss
Mabel Hollingsworth
Iane Ransdell
Columbia- Mexico District
Women’s Society
William Latta
Olivet United
David Fischer
Loyd Hultz
Harlan Gray
Paris Christian Church
Center Christian Church
Monroe County Farmers Mutual Insurance Company
Charles Byrd
Russell Brady
Elmo Willard
Herbert Vanlandingham
Parson's Jewelry
WELR
Jefferson
Mexico, MO
Chance Co
Fulton
Cole
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