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Slow Turnout Sends Clerk Around County By Mrs. F. A. Zlmmann WELLSVILLE Wellsville and Middletown voters are urged to keep in mind the dates for registration in their respective communities. Registration at the courthouse in Montgomery City has been going on for over a month, but last week only 300 Wellsville voters had registered there.

According to an election law that went into effect on Sept. 28, 1973, one must register 28 days before an election of any to be a qualified voter. A number of issues of interest to Montgomery County voters are now under consideration. Residents in precincts 1 and 2 in Wellsville may register at the Wellsville City Hall on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 10 and 11 from 10 a.m.

to 6 p.m. Middletown voters may register on Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the community building. County Clerk has set up a schedule for registering in various voting precincts, continuing to Jan.

11. Persons who do not want to wait until the December dates may register at the courthouse any time. THE FIRE ALARM that called Wellsville firemen to the Mrs. John Bush residence on South Fifth street, Wednesday evening, proved to be false. A department official reported that no one from the Bush home had called in an alarm.

MEMBERS of the Montgomery County Women's Democrat Club will meet Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 1:30 p.m., at the community building in New Florence, for. a Christmas party. Mrs. Raymond Lowry is president of the group.

A NEW WELCOME WAGON lady in Wellsville is Mrs, Todd Hurshman. She succeeds Mrs. William Boettcher. The Welcome Wagon hostess visits newcomers to the city and gives special recognition to new babies. SLIDES and an interesting review of their tour of England, Scotland and Ireland, last summer were presented Wednesday night by Misses Hallie and Evelyn Penn at a meeting of Chapter EC, PEG, at the home of Mrs.

W. C. Steele. Mrs. Walter Park, president, conducted the business meeting.

There were 22 members present. REPORTS of many events that have kept the members of Harmony Club, MFWC, busy for the past month were given at the club's November meeting at the Middletown Community Center. A rummage sale for the benefit of the school milk fund netted $145.19. The club voted to keep the money in the milk fund although federal support has now been received. The Tupperware party held on Nov.

13 netted $317.53. The club is to receive 15 per cent of Santa Is Coming To Vandalia On Saturday By Sally Williams SANTA CLAUS is coming to downtown Vandalia Saturday for the first of four visits. He will arrive and greet visitors 2:30 p.m. in his house on Main Street. Treats will be to children 10 years or younger.

Letters to Santa are to be dropped in the box outside the Vandalia Leader office. The letters will be sent directly to the North Pole after they have been printed in the paper. Saturday will also be the first day of the VMA drawings. As before, tickets .1 may be obtained from participating stores. The tickets must be signed and placed in the two boxes on Main Street.

Gift certificates will be given in the amount of $25 to be redeemed in merchandise only. Also a ham and 3 turkeys will be given at each drawing. The other drawings will be December 8, 15, and 22. All drawings will be held at 3:00 p.m. Vandalia stores will begin opening until 8:00 p.m.

each evening on Dec. 10th. They will be open every night, except Sunday, from December 10th through December 22nd. VANDALIA Area Centennial plates are now on display at Glasford's MFA Insurance and Burney's Barber Shop. These plates contain interesting pictures of early biddings of Vandalia and a short resume of the history is printed on the back of each plate.

They are available at Glasford's Insurance, Burney's Barber Shop, Vandalia State Bank, Mac's Appliance and Mitchell's Clothing Store. THE VANDALIA Area Centennial Commemorative plates have arrived and may be purchased at Burny's Barber shop, Don Glasford's MFA Insurance office, and L. E. Kohl Insurance office for $4.00 per plate. The commemorative plates are white with a gold rim.

In the center is the picture of Col. Aaron McPike, the founder of Vandalia, surrounded by six pictures of the Firebrick factory, Original Baptist Church, Vandalia Public School, Vandalia Banking Association Building, and the Vandalia Roller Mill. Below the pictures are the words, "Vandalia Area Centennial, Vandalia, Mo. 1874-1974." On the back of the plate is a label with a short history of Vandalia. THE ST.

CECELIA Music Club will meet on Monday, Dec. 3, at the home of Mrs. Ray Morris. The club is now preparing for a Christmas program to be given for the South Elementary students on Dec. 20.

A short business meeting will follow the practice and refreshments will be served. THE VAN-FAR Boosters will meet on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the South Elementary Cafeteria. THE CITY COUNCIL of Vandalia has its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 4th at 7:30 p.m.

the amount. Mrs. Charles Kleinsorgei reported on the Senior Citizen party held on Nov. 19 at the community center. There were 16 in attendance.

Games were played and enjoyed. There was some discussion on the party for the Retarded Children's School in Montgomery City. Gifts are to be sent to Fulton again. They may be left at the home of Mrs. Wayne Chandler.

The club's Christmas party is to be held at the home of Mrs. Larry Dunn on Dec. 18. A covered dish supper will begin at 6:30 p.m. There will be a gift exchange.

Mrs. Garland Willis, president, conducted the meeting. Mrs. Chandler led the Pledge of Allegiance and Mrs. Jim Dunn led the club collect.

Twelve members answered roll call with "My Favorite Mrs. Darrell May of Millington, was a guest. A program on Crafts was given by Mrs. Eloise Graham. She displayed some of the beautiful belts and wall hangings she had made.

Refreshments were served by Mrs. Tony Walton, Mrs. Richard Lionberger and Mrs. Claude Parks. A silent auction was held (Continued on Page 8) Vandalia Optimists Install By Sally Williams VANDALIA- The Vandalia Optimist Club had its installation of officers at a banquet Monday.

Lt. Governor Don Allen, Centralia, installed the officers and gave a brief talk commending the club on the work it has done in the past year. The new officers are: President, Don Stone; vice- president, Leo McBride; secretary, Duane Burnett; and treasurer, Marvin Soey. Out-going president, Ron Orcutt, gave an address summarizing the events of the year. Some of the activities were flag football, the babysitting clinic, an oratorical contest, Youth Appreciation Week, Bicycle Safety Week, and Christmas caroling.

There were also various money making projects. Vandalia Lifer Escapes Prison JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) A prisoner serving a life sentence escaped Thursday while on a work detail at the Missouri Capitol, officials of the Missouri Penitentiary said. A spokesman said Daniel Seaton, 39, Vandalia, was missed at 3:30 p.m. A state- owned white pickup truck also disappeared from the statehouse vicinity and the highway patrol said it was assumed Seaton fled in it.

Seaton began serving his life term in 1961 on a first-degree robbery conviction in Cooper County. He is tall, weighs 140 pounds, has blue eyes and brown hair. ANNOUNCEMENT! GEORGE M. OSER IS DISTRICT AGENT FOR THE HERITAGE TRUST CO. OF PHOENIX, ARIZONA.

GEORGE M. OSER P.O.BW354 62fN.dvfcSt. (314)511-3755 District Apnt Hcritoft Trust Comptny PhwiMriziM Nursing Teacher Speaks To Centralia Sorority MEXICO LEDGER Friday, NOV. 30, IT'S LIKE PIONEERING, the William Mahieu family of Centralia discovers as they depend on their Ben Franklin Stove as the only source of heat for their new home, which they are building themselves. The fuel supply comes from their own land, from cleaning up the deadwood from their woodslot.

(Ledger Photo by Judy Mahieu.) Family Finds Happiness, Warmth Huddled Around New Franklin Stove By Judy Mahieu would believe that an oversized, heavy, 250-pound, black cast- iron, three-legged, wood- burning stove that sprouts a ten foot neck could be the center of family happiness and togetherness the winter anyway? I would. Perhaps the feeling of unity and loyalty our family of six has for the Ben Franklin stems from the fact that it is our only source of heat. Gaining possession of our Franklin was difficult and adds appreciation because the. demand for the stoves has' surpassed the supply (Editor's note: Mr. and Mrs.

William Mahieu are building their own home and hadn't got around to installing a furnace. When the fuel crises emerged, the furnace plans were abondoned, and a space for a free-standing fireplace was given over to a Franklin stove which gives more heat. Finding them very hard to get, the Mahieus finally got their model a few weeks ago from Sears.) The children huddle by the fire as they dress in the early morning before daylight. In the evening at bath time, little people scurry from the tub with bare bottoms and towels flying as they rush for the Ben Franklin to soak up its warmth. We gather around the hearth and stare at flickering flames and scorching red coals, mesmerized much as our ancestors must have been as they gazed into the fire.

We are fascinated and filled with contentment as we watch the dancing sparks and soft glow of burning logs. Roasting hot dogs and marshmallows in the open fireplace is a favorite happening; charcoaled steaks and shish-ka-bobs with the flavor of maple or hickory wood are delicious. It was fun teaching the kids to make "some-mores" with chocolate' bars, graham crackers andi roasted marshmallows. They in turn taught me to roast a marshmallow to perfection. The physical work of supplying fire wood is a pleasant chore for dad and four children.

Armed with tools to saw, chop and split, they hike to the woods and carefully select dead and fallen trees to become precious heat. At the same time, our land is cleared of debris and room is left for young saplings to grow into tall, straight and beautiful mature trees. Logs are generally cut from maple, oak, elm, walnut and hickory which all have a good aroma when burning. Before bed, it's necessary to build a large fire to insure warmth throughout the night. The family member who awakens first in the morning kindles the fire, adding logs to make the Ben Franklin roar with heat.

An old orange crate serves as a sturdy wood box near the stove and the family lovingly keeps it filled. Sometimes as I sit near the (Continued on Page 8) holiday savings OFF on Towle sterling flatware Here is a holiday special you can't afford to miss. All active Towle sterling patterns are available at off the regular retail price during this limited time promotion. You may purchase single pieces, place settings or complete sets and save on every purchase. Now is the time to start or add to your Towle sterling service.

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Preceding the business meeting, Mrs. John Elsbury conducted the first of a series of pledge training sessions for new members; the next pledge training will be at the Elsbury home. During the business meeting at which Mrs. Harry Young presided, letters were read from former Mu Omicron member, Mrs. Ron (Penny) Lucas and Mrs.

C.L. Bosch. A ways and means committee report was given by Mrs. Don Embree who reported $78 profit from two recent projects. Mrs.

Robert Ritchie reported plans are complete for the service committee's project Monday evening at Sherwood Arms where a Christmas party will be held for the resients. The chapter's sponsored Girl Scout Troop 231 will assist. Mrs. John Utinske and Mrs. Al Hajdu, reported for the social committee and distributed invitations for the couples' Christmas party Dec.

5 at the J. C. Stietenroth home. Mrs. Hagerty's program committee report included the announcement that the chapter Christmas party and exchange of secret sister gifts will be Dec.

11 at the William Forrest home. Mrs. James Henry received an October birthday remembrance and Mrs. Richard Roberts won the white elephant Following the program and social hour, the chapter completed Christmas projects for Sherwood Arms CHARLES R. ADAMS, a 1961 Centralia High School graduate and son of Mr.

and Mrs. Ray W. Adams of Centralia, will receive the doctor of philosophy degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Missouri at Columbia in December. In 1965, Adams received the bachelor of science and the master of science in 1971 from the university. A Vietnam veteran, he spent 10 months there when he was a first lieutenant in the U.

S. Army Signal Corp from 1965 to 1971. Returning to civilian life, he continued his education and was a graduate teaching assistant in the mechanical and aerospace engineering department when he was awarded a three year National Defense Education Act Fellowship to assist doctoral studies. Mr. and Mrs.

Adams and daughter, Christine will be moving to Albuquerque, N. where he accepted a position in the applied mechanics division of Sandia Laboratories. THE ANNUAL Christmas bazaar by Centralia Republican Women was attended by 70 women Tuesday at the Country Club. The. bazaar was a success and proceeds will aid campaign activities in 1974.

Mrs. William H. Reinhardt was hostess and served coffee in addition to cake donated by "Democrats for Ronald Reagan." Mrs. Wayne Loch was SCHOLARSHIP WINNER Michael Morris, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs.

K. P. Morris of Vandalia Rte. 2, won a $700 scholarship award by Moorman Mfg. at 4-H congress in Chicago.

He was selected on the basis of his 4-H record and personal interview. His swine program is worth $18,000. chairman of the bazaar and Mrs. James Everhart and Mrs. P.

G. Chance shared the co-chairmanship. CENTRALIA ROTARY CLUB met Wednesday noon and heard Centralia High School coach Jim Enlow discuss both boys and girls basketball teams and plans for the year's action. Cheater Boren was program chairman. Guests were Buford- Thomas, Mexico Rotary Club; Dick Humphrey, St.

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