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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1977
Page
8
Official readings at 7:00 a.m. record a high of 86 and a low of 56 in the last 24 hours. At 7 a.m. the temperature is 58. A year ago today highs and lows were 58 and 28. Saturday's high reached 82 and a low of 55. Precipitation month to date stands at 22 inches, with year to date 7.94 inches. Normal figures and sun events noted.
Ledgerland forecasts sunny pleasant conditions with highs in the low 80s and lows in the mid 50s. Missouri outlook shows showers possible midweek, river levels mostly below normal. Admissions and dismissals listed from Audrain Medical Center along with several obituaries and tributes.
Saturday reports include theft of a trash rack and two cans valued at 30 dollars at 1009 Latney as well as a 7.75 dollar gasoline loss at Clark Service Station. Minor vehicle damage followed multiple accidents near Clark Station and Hardee's East with names Dennis Gates John Mills Steven Gentry Gerald Flower. A bicyclist, Cheryl Carpenter, was injured near Fairground Street and Lakeview Park and transported to Audrain Medical Center. Fire calls include grass fires on Sannebeck Drive and near Larry Palmer's shed with minor damage. The Dairy Queen had an electrical short damaging two ballasts worth about 30 dollars. Highway Patrol issued a summons to Gary Zeigler after a golf course road collision with Jerry Dodson. Magistrate Court fines for speeding ranged from 20 to 29 dollars. A marriage license was issued to Ronnie Gipson and Karen Stowers.
Slaughter hogs 1,800 with barrows and gilts firm to up to 0.50 higher as ranges span 34.00 to 37.50 for various weights. sows and boars rise modestly. Cattle totals include 1,000-1,250 lb slaughter steers at 36.90-37.40, mixed good and choice at 36.00-37.00. cows and heifers show gains. Sheep listings show limited test with lambs and feeder lambs priced. Estimates for Tuesday project 6,500 hogs, 1,700 cattle, 100 sheep.
The New York stock market advanced broadly led by gains on the NYSE and AMEX. The noon Dow Jones average rose 3.27 to 922.15 after Thursday a 4.15 rise pre holiday. Bally Manufacturing jumped 5 percent to 20 as volume neared 7.94 million shares on the Big Board.
The article details past presidents from 1883 to 1960s including R W Tureman, George B MacFarland, W A Morris, R R Arnold Sr and Jr, with notes on Haden Bright and Fred A Morris. It mentions revenue sharing funds of 173473 and 43368 to allocate, zoning on W Monroe, and plans to annex South Trails Shopping Center along Highway 54. Describes bank moves to a new building in 1989, and property purchases on Coal and East Liberty with construction starting 1958.
The Rice Rittenhouse Hotel in Houston has reserved thirty rooms and six suites for King Hussein of Jordan and his aides for a five day visit starting April 30. Press officer Michael Hamameh described the trip as semi business, with stops in Washington, New York City, and Atlanta before Houston.
Mrs. Mattie Inez Mundy 87 of Hannibal died Saturday night at Beth Haven Nursing Home after a three week illness. Born February 12 1690 in Hays Kansas to Walter and Elizabeth Bishop she was first married to James R McElroy and in 1949 wed Robert Jeins. Survivors include two brothers Donald Bishop Jess Bishop a son Matthew Harold Elroy and several grandchildren great grandchildren and a niece Mrs Joe Ferrely who had lived with her. Services Tuesday at 2 pm at Arnold Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Adams officiating Burial at Elmwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Ethel Mae Bush aged 80 of Perry died Saturday at 12 30 p m at her home. She was a lifelong Perry resident and Baptist. Funeral services set for 2 p m Tuesday at Wilkey Funeral Home officiated by Rev Tom Vanshike. Burial in Lick Creek Cemetery. Survived by two sons George Jefferson City Frank Mannibal a daughter Ruby Maple Canton a brother Dewey West Perry three sisters Agnes Chance Kansas City Dee Riley Perry Lutie Taft Canton.
Ida M. Peer, 72, longtime Perry resident, died at 7 30 a.m. today at Twain Haven Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wilkey Funeral Home.
Mrs Dwyer a 50 year member of a social sorority. Survived by husband, two daughters Marilyn Heath Dayton Ohio Donna Lauck Palo Alto Calif, son Richard Michael Dwyer Glendale Calif, five grandchildren, step mother Beatrice Brennan St Petersburg Fla, sister in law Ruby James Brennan Salem Ore, niece Jamie Brennan Steinbeck Butte Mont, aunt Calista Brennan Oshawa Ontario Canada. Preceded by parents and brother Wallace Brennan. Family will receive friends Tuesday 7 to 9 pm at Arnold Funeral Home with rosary at 8.
The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the third breakfast in its annual series at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. The event will be held at the Royal Cafe and features local legislators.
Shimon Peres was chosen to lead Israel's Labor party as a last-minute candidate for prime minister after Yitzhak Rabin's resignation. The move risks defection from Mapam and faces scrutiny over Peres' hawkish past, though he pledged no major shift in Rabin's foreign policy.
Washington AP reports Republicans face a dilemma over President Carter's plan to allow same day voting without prior registration. Supporters say broadened participation aids turnout and minority groups. critics warn of fraud and political disadvantage. Senate and House leaders debate safeguards and amendments amid party divisions.
Missouri Supreme Court unanimously reversed a libel verdict against the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. The court held the paper failed to prove actual malice in misattributed remarks by alderwoman Delores Glover, who had alleged abortions later clarified as miscarriages.
Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau vacationing in Anaheim with aides amid reports he and wife Margaret have agreed to a trial separation. He visited Disneyland on Sunday saying travel with children keeps wonder alive. A Disneyland spokesman noted he was joined by two aides and three park officials. Margaret Trudeau was reportedly in Ottawa with the Trudeau sons.
James E. Sterner of 904 Woodlawn is reported much improved at Audrain Medical Center after admission Friday night. His wife says he will be moved from intensive care today as he continues treatment for viral pneumonia and pleurisy.
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled a state law that forbade crossing township boundaries unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment. In Livingston County northwest Missouri the eastern district has far more voters than the western, and the court said districts cannot be drawn to keep townships intact without violating equal protection.
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