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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1973
Page
9
The report blends official 7:00 a.m. weather readings with a forecast for Zone 5 including intermittent snow showers and cold, plus a Missouri travel advisory. It lists Lake of the Ozarks water level, hospital admissions and discharges at Audrain Medical Center in Mexico and multiple named individuals, and a newborn at Mexico.
The Daily Record lists obituaries for Charles B Williams 66 and Marion Donald West 28, with safety notes from E A Dubrouillet’s car crash on S Clark and Liberty Streets. A parking-meter theft and car parts theft were investigated. Highway Patrol reports multiple weekend incidents including alcohol impairment charges, crashes on I-70 and routes near Mexico and High Hill, and magistrate court actions. Pro bate notices mention Nannie Sharpe’s estate and letters to Katherine Davenport. Missouri livestock market updates and national market summaries accompany the page.
In quiet trading, New York stocks rose as optimism spread that the Nixon administration would curb inflation. The noon Dow Jones average gained 1.65 to 932.72 as 683 issues advanced against 511 declines on the New York Stock Exchange.
Miss MarJoe Phelps age 30 sister of Mrs Clifford Blumer of 421 Robin Hood Rd Pekin died at 3 45 p m yesterday in a Peoria hospital after a year long illness. Body at Preston Funeral Home Pekin until 1 p m Wednesday for services at Grace Methodist Church. Mr and Mrs Blumer and their children plan to attend. Miss Phelps daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Phelps Pekin. She leaves a brother Gregory.
Mrs. Margaret Terry of Farber learns of the death of her uncle Roy Erickson aged 85 in St. Petersburg Florida. His wife Georgianna Wheeler was the daughter of Ben and Georgiana Wheeler of Vandalia. The Ericksons were once Vandalia residents.
In Salt Lake City AP reports Jean Westwood former Democratic National Committee chair plans a poll to gauge her chances of winning a U.S. Senate seat next year confirming interest in a candidate from Utah and potential party impact.
Mrs Edna Holbrook of Farber accompanied her grandson to Oklahoma Saturday for the funeral of her uncle Spencer Manning age 98 of Woodward Oklahoma. Manning a retired Methodist minister and chiropractor is survived by his wife Edith 95 two daughters Pearl Bisell Hopewell Kansas Ruby Williamson Mutual Oklahoma and Charles Manning Vivl Oklahoma one brother Sidney Sterling Manning who will be 100 this year and other relatives. He previously lived in Haviland Kansas and Oklahoma City. Another brother the late Thomas Manning became a Doctors of Medicine in Vandalia then St Louis.
Funeral services for Graydon C. Burchfield retired Mexico businessman were held Sunday afternoon at Arnold funeral home conducted by Rev J C Montgomery pastor of the United Methodist Church Interment was in East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery Music was provided by Mrs John W Willer organist Active pallbearers were Sheldon Miller Kirksville George Oser Harold Sexton William Byrd Wallace Burdett and Charles Guthrie and honorary pallbearers were Billy Joe Phillips C C Rutter Howard Beckley Morris F Crews Donald Lower and James Marietta Among those from out of town here for the services were Mr and Mrs John Knipfel of Montgomery City Mr and Mrs Charles Burchfield and family Susan Cheryl and Leigh and Mr and Mrs Robert Steinman of Columbia Miss Emmaley Land of Richwood Mrs Stella Rosa of Fulton J P Burchfield Calvin Burchfield Miss Ruby Jane Burchfield Miss Verena Burchfield Willard Burchfield and Mrs G W Burchfield of Marshfield Mr and Mrs Lawrence Pierce of Conway Mr and Mrs Hailen House and Mr and Mrs Elmer House of Rolla Mr and Mrs Roger Motley Miss Janet Motley Mrs Fay Welch Mr and Mrs George Albus Mrs Robert Kester Mr and Mrs Richard Hammett Mr and Mrs Anthony Becker and Miss Debra Willingham of Laddonia Mr and Mrs J L Hamilton and Mrs W C McKell of Niangua Mr and Mrs Gilbert Cyr of Florissant Mr and Mrs Howard Norlin and Mrs Roy Stone of Springfield and Mr and Mrs Fred Goff of Hallsville 2 DOGS PICKED UP MOBERLY Moberly s animal control officer reports 29 stray dogs picked up since Moberly s leash law went into effect April 1
Charles Benjamin Williams 66 longtime Sturgeon resident died Sunday at Audrain Medical Center. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday Meador and Son Funeral Home Centralia with burial in Centralia Cemetery. Born July 25 1906 in Hallsville son of William Port and Margaret Randolph Williams. Survived by widow Gertrude M Patrick and five brothers and four sisters. Member St James Baptist Church Sturgeon.
Centralia services for 84 year old Mrs. Joe Green were led by pallbearers from the Conservation Department including six agents and two close friends. The burial followed at Centralia. Her husband served as area agent supervisor until 1958 and died in 1962. Pallbearers listed: Denver Camden of Mexico, Jack Wallace, Harris White, Phil Rice, Ed Katteleman, Paul Johnson, Quentin Thompson, and Roy Hulen.
Graveside services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Freeman of Mexico Route 1 are pending at Precht Pickering funeral home. The baby born 3:37 p m Saturday at Audrain Medical Center died there at 10:50 a m Sunday. Surviving are the parents a brother Steven Edward 8 a sister Tina Louise 3 and grandfathers Don Goodhart Perry and A J Freeman Mexico. The infant's mother is the former Miss Donna Goodhart. Mr Freeman is employed by Berrom Publishing Co of Kansas City. The infant was preceded in death by a brother Michael Way in 1964.
Martinsburg funeral services for Mrs. Henry Hilkemeyer 88 will be at 10 am Tuesday at St. Josephs Catholic Church with Rev. Leo Stamm. Burial in the church cemetery. Rosary 7 pm Monday at Arnold funeral home. visitation until service time. survivors include three children and several siblings.
Last rites for George R. Allen 35 of 915 Mansfield & were to be today at 2 pm at Precht Pickering funeral home. The Rev. Marvin Jones of Friendship Baptist Church was to officiate with burial in East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Organ music by Mrs. George Keen. Pallbearers included Paul Shay Fulton J C Sharp Alvin Perkins Clyde Mitchell Valerian Eikel Floyd Duffen.
No driver's license examinations will be given in Mexico on Friday as Jefferson's birthday is a legal holiday for state employees. The exams are normally held at the Armory each Friday.
The Church World Service Spring Clothing Appeal winds down this week with a continuing need for clothing for children and adults and blankets. Local coordinators Mrs. Elmo B. Inlow and the Rev. Ned Beckes urge donations at local churches for sorting and delivery to the depot in Mexico, noting over 25 cooperating churches.
Washington congressman Bill Hungate cosponsors legislation to place the 1.00 Presidential Campaign Fund checkoff on the front page of individual tax returns. He argues the current Form 4875 is buried and underutilized, urging easier access to let taxpayers direct 1.00 of their tax bill to campaign financing without increasing taxes. He credits the reform with empowering voters and limiting influence by wealthy special interests.
A 14th annual School Safety Patrol Day will draw about 6000 members from Missouri and Illinois to Busch Memorial Stadium in St. Louis. The event honors the lifesaving work of Patrol members as the Cardinals host the Cubs at 1 15 p.m. The Auto Club of Missouri sponsors the program with the Cardinals.
Former Mexico resident West died from stab wounds suffered at his Sacramento home after an early morning argument. He identified his attacker before dying en route to a hospital. West, 29, was a store checker, attended Mexico and Sacramento High Schools, and is survived by his wife Christina, two children Byron and Genie, his parents, and nine siblings.
Maj. Gen. Duncan A. McAlpine denied Viet Cong claims that helicopters strayed from a Viet Cong approved pattern and said the downed helicopter was hit by a heat seeking missile. Viet Cong called missile reports a distortion. Saigon accuses Communists of cease-fire violations as fighting near Kontum wounds six militiamen and leaves three missing after six hours.
The Kansas Missouri area saw four to six inches of snow with some spots reporting nine to ten inches and winds driving drifts to three to four feet. Gale warnings were issued for Lake Superior and Lake Michigan while Colorado and Wyoming faced cold snaps to four degrees at Laramie. Travel and stock advisories spanned Colorado New Mexico Oklahoma Missouri as freeze warnings and precipitation shifted from rain to snow. Below freezing temperatures followed with west lows near 20 and southeast around 30 then clearing conditions and 30s highs expected Tuesday.
A Continental Trailways bus traveling from Kansas City to Chicago skidded on ice on U S 169 north of Smithville and was pushed off the road by strong wind. It overturned and rested on its side after dropping down a 10 foot embankment. Eight people were injured, four treated at a Smithville hospital. a spokesman said four or five would be admitted.
Thomas Coldwell, who underwent major surgery on March 28 at Audrain Medical Center, is reported by his family to be holding his own as he recovers.
Mexico's Dixie Grey Band and Concert Choir received top ratings at the district music festival with the Madrigal singers earning a rare 1-plus. Director Gerald Valet noted a beaming judge praising their enjoyment and performance. The two day event ran from 7:40 a.m. to about 6 p.m. with results to appear in tomorrow's Ledger.
The Missouri Supreme Court upheld Jefferson City in collecting a 1 percent city sales tax on Fabick and Co sales of heavy equipment shipped from outside the city. The decision, affirming a Cole County ruling, centers on where a sale is consummated and where the initial order is made with billing from Jefferson City.
Gen. Alexander Haig Jr. arrived in Thailand for a four day assessment for President Nixon. He met Thai premier Thanom Kittikachorn in Bangkok, planned to visit Vientiane Phnom Penh and Saigon. Kissinger said the trip was planned two weeks ago and Cambodia fighting aligns with the cease fire timeline.
Arab guerrillas bombed the Israeli ambassador's residence in central Nicosia and attempted to hijack an El Al airliner at Nicosia International Airport. Gun battles erupted with Cypriot police and Israeli guards, killing one guerrilla and wounding a Cypriot officer. the airport terminal was cleared and a fourth attacker remained holed up.
The Overseas Private Investment Corp denied ITT’s claim for 92.5 million stemming from the Chile seizure. OPIC cited noncompliance with contract obligations and said ITT may seek arbitration. If OPIC pays, it will pursue recovery rights against Chile.
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