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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1974

Page

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Rendlen Predicted as Missouri Court of Appeals Judge

St Louis Globe Democrat predicts Albert Rendlen the Missouri GOP chairman and Joseph Stewart police board member will be named to the Missouri Court of Appeals in St Louis. The move would fill backlogged seats created by the legislature. Rendlen is Hannibal-based and a Bond ally. Stewart was appointed to the police board in 1973. The GOP panel must elect a new leader after Rendlen’s confirmation.

ST. Louis Albert Rendlen Missouri Republican Committee Missouri Court of Appeals St. Louis Globe- Democrat Christopher S. Bond Rendlen Joseph Stewart Appeals Hannibal GOP Bond Stewart Police Board State Gop Committee

Woman Found Shot To Death In Franklin County

The Major case squad investigated the unidentified woman found Thursday night in Franklin County. She appeared to have been shot to death and an autopsy was planned. authorities released few details.

President Ford in Pajamas Heads Out For Paper

President Gerald R. Ford greeted the public in baby blue bermuda pajamas at dawn as he began his first full day as chief executive. Shelley Deming, 14, delivered The Washington Post, and Ford spoke of a simple breakfast and a morning swim while White House staff packed for San Clemente.

Ford Gerald R. Ford United States White House Betty Alexandria Washington Shelley Deming Washington Post Secret Service Shelley Richard M. Nixon San Clemente Calif

Nixon Lied To Him Says Former Minister Huffman

The Rev John Huffman Jr a former Nixon minister says justice was served by the president’s resignation He recalls a conversation after Easter service at Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church in Florida claiming Nixon lied about Watergate tapes show he knew about the cover up earlier Huffman now in Pittsburgh says Nixon appeared not morally qualified to be president and that justice is being served

Miami Fla Richard Nixon John Huffman Jr Nixon Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church Florida Pittsburgh White House Huffman

Strobel Fraud Suit Alleges False Asset Claims

Strobel allegedly misrepresented assets exceeding 200000 to plaintiffs, who relied and traded commodity futures. A fraudulent 30000 check dated June 19, 1974, drawn on Commerce Bank of Mexico was issued to cover futures, damaging plaintiffs by 10000. A related suit targets Commerce Bank of Mexico and J E Strobel, filed by Mrs Bessie G Strobel seeking a declaratory judgment on 73970 in notes, with the bank joining for declaratory relief.

Commerce Bank of Mexico J. E. Strobel Bessie G. Strobel

Harris Poll Sees Big GOP House Lead But Dems Lead 55 29

New York AP reports voters favor Democrats over Republicans for the House this November by a 55 to 29 percent margin. Pollster Louis Harris notes this is the broadest lead recorded in his off year surveys.

New York House of Representatives Louis Harris Harris

Corvette with washing machine draws Mexico Corvette Club wash

A small sleek Corvette with a washing machine on top drew surprised looks in Mexico as the Mexico Corvette Club held a car wash at Hardee's using a borrowed washer to wring out chamois wiping materials. Howie Pollett, 53, is remembered for his graceful pitching in the old Sportsman Park era with the Cardinals, including a 21 win season in 1946 and a World Series start for the Red Sox.

Mexico Corvette Club Hardee’s Howie Pollett Cardinal Mexico Old Sportsman Park Red Sox Harry Brecheen Red Munger

How to Woo Course Aids Hartlepool Men

A lonely hearts club in Hartlepool northeast England runs a six week program titled How to Woo. Chair Evelyn Harrison says shyness blocks romance for single men over 30 and that the course will teach kissing and offer sex talks if needed.

London Lonely Hearts Club Hartlepool England Evelyn Harrison

Andrew Talbott Dies In Collision

Perry S Sergeant Andrew R. Talbott 25 of Perry was killed in a Kansas City auto crash Friday morning while stationed at Richards Gebaur Air Force Base. Details note a head on collision near 10200 S Hickman Mills Dr with a Grandview resident fatally injured. services set at St William Church Perry with burial at St Paul Cemetery. Surviving mother James Talbott brother and sisters listed. Burial and funeral arrangements announced.

Perry Andrew R. Talbott Kansas City U. S. Air Force Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base St. William Catholic Church Patrick McMyler St. Paul Cemetery Wilkey Sgt. Talbott Ernest Mary Catherine Elliott Talbott Mark Twain High School New London S. Set James Talbott Mary Steinman Burlington Iowa Jane Patrick Mexico S. Hickman Mills Drive Talbott Grandview

Meredith Kerr Dies At 73 In Missouri Farmland Life

Meredith Lee Kerr 73, a lifelong farmer southwest of Perry, died Friday morning at Monroe Manor in Paris after a long illness. Funeral services are set for 2 30 p m Monday at Wilkey Funeral Home with relatives John H Vanlandingham and Rev Robert E Kerr officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Presbyterian Cemetery near Mexico. He was born November 28 1900 in Fulton, married Ruth Bybee in 1924, and leaves two daughters, a grandchild, a twin sister and a brother. He was active in South Fork Presbyterian Church as elder and teacher.

Perry Meredith Lee Kerr Monroe Manor Paris Wilkey Funeral Home Robert E. Kerr St. Louis John H. Vanlandingham Bethel Presbyterian Mexico Mr. Kerr Fulton John Edmond Minnie Belle Henry Kerr Westminster College College of Agriculture University of Missouri Ruth Bybee Gordon Mary) Collett Kirksville Robert Caroline) Scherdt Lake Grove Ore

Six Streets On Week's Work List For Slurry Seal

Six city streets are scheduled for slurry seal work next week. On Monday Bennington Street from 100 feet west of Kent Road to Kentucky will be sealed, Tuesday Ww. Buchanan Street to Fairground Ave plus S. Union Street from Liberty to S. Promenade, on Wednesday W. Liberty Street from 150 west of Missouri to Muldrow Street, and on Thursday Jefferson Road from Huntingfield Road to Coal Street, with Friday’s E. Guthrie Street from S. Jefferson to Calhoun. Funeral services for Thomas L. Smith were held Friday at the Precht Pickering Funeral Home, Rev. Jerry Ostrum officiating. burial in Elmwood Cemetery. organist Mrs. Ruth Koen. pallbearers included Clifford Smith and five grandsons.

Bennington Street Kent Road Kentucky Buchanan Street Quantico Street Fairground Ave S. Union Street Liberty S. Promenade W. Liberty Street Missouri Muldrow Street Jefferson Road Huntingfield Road Coal Street Thomas L. Smith Precht- Pickering Funeral Home Jerry Ostrum Elmwood Cemetery Ruth Koen Clifford Smith

Missouri Weather and Local Public Safety Brief

Morning readings show 7 a.m. temperature 67 with highs in upper 70s to low 80s across Missouri. Forecast calls for showers and thundershowers today through Sunday, followed by cooler, sunny conditions early next week. Officials report hospital admissions, births, discharges, deaths, and a public safety summons for a stop sign violation in conjunction with a Friday evening accident.

Missouri Public Safety Jerome B. Talken Maple St S, Jefferson and

Talken car collision and highway crash report

Police reports describe a westbound Talken car colliding with a northbound vehicle on Jefferson, driven by Estalene F. Lunsford. Both drivers sustained injuries and were admitted to Charles E. Still Hospital in Jefferson City after a head on collision on Highway 63. Additional incidents include a parked car being hit on W Love Street and a reported DMV related marriage license, court actions, and probate updates.

Highway Patrol Charles E. Still Jefferson City Boone County Callaway County Wilson Shelby Camden Arthur Lee Conover Wellsville Camden Conover

Carrs Welcome Daughter Born At Audrain Medical Center

Mr and Mrs Stephen Carr of Montgomery City are the proud parents of an eight pound two ounce daughter born at 2 22 p m Friday at Audrain Medical Center The father is self employed and the family awaits visitors and name reveal.

Audrain Medical Center Robert L. Sewell Russell Creed John W. Owen Ralph W. Howd Mary F. Allen Roy L. Goff Eugene L. Lang Ralph J. Burkemper Cecil C. Baysinger Tammy Renea Curtis Mexico Mattie E. Bush Roger D. Levings Paris Kimberly Davis Columbia Stephen Cox Crocia Boyd Howard Jesse Jason D. Crump Centralia Fred Bunch Jr Pamela J. Berry Montgomery City Irvin Wolf Laddonia Larry G. Cuno Rush Hill George L. Hale Elvy G. Raney Stephen T. Carr Connie F. Smith James A. Bridgford Clarence Buffington Carl W. Dishman Raymond Don Thomas Lawrence Davenport Robert Robinson Ralph Gallop Charles A. Black James Utterback Robert F. Jesse Flavous Durham John G. Cline Martha Bennett John Lierheimer Paul Harlan Jonesburg Ina Picton Curryville Allen Legerman Perry Lloyd E. Galloway Elsie Lane Vandalia C.A. Bartley Fulton Melvin Whithaus Daisy A. Adams William Telkamper Orville Beasley Robert Keen Frank Paxson Stephen Carr Carr

Mrs. Young Rites Sunday In Mexico

Virginia Belle Young 61, formerly of Martinsburg, died Thursday at a Fulton hospital. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Precht-Pickering Funeral Home. burial Benton City Cemetery. Born June 2, 1913 in Mexico. daughter of Richard and Louise Wad dington. Survived by son Donald Young, brother Clyde Wad dington, three grandchildren, one great grandchild, three nieces, one nephew. Calling hours after 3:30 p.m. today until service.

Virginia Belle Young Martinsburg Fulton Precht-Pickering Funeral Home Benton City Mexico Young Richard and Louise Hildebrand Waddington George Young Florsheim Shoe Co Donald Young Salina Kan Clyde Waddington

Charles D Smith Services Today

Charles D Smith services were to be held today at the Prechtthe with Rev Frank Park officiating assisted by Rev Lawrence Holaschuh. Burial in New Hope Cemetery. Marie Connor organist and William L Hase soloist. Pallbearers: W A Davis Les Tate Joyce Barrett Dean Brentlinger Charles Sheridan Richard Stone.

Charles D. Smith Precht- Pickering Frank Park Lawrence Holaschuh New Hope Cemetery Marie Connor William L. Hase W.A. Davis Les Tate Joyce Barrett Dean Brentlinger Charles Sheridan Kansas City Richard Stone Paris

Stocks Move on Mixed Over the Counter Trading

Commerce Banc shares bid 17 and ask 18 while Wetterau shows 141 percent bid and 15 percent ask. On the NYSE Bobbie Brooks ends at 2 percent with 1,300 shares traded as Chance rises 11 percent on 300 shares and several others advance or retreat with varied volumes.

Commerce Banc Wetterau New York Stock Exchange Bobbie Brooks Combustion Engineering Dresser Industries Interco Kaiser Aluminum Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Ralston Purina

Frank Paxson served community groups and youth programs in Martinsburg

Frank Paxson long served Audrain County and Martinsburg communities. He contributed to the National Foundation and Handi Shop, belonged to multiple alumni and civic organizations, directed the city park youth program, worked on school district reorganizations, and served in World War II military police. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, eight grandchildren, two nieces, and three nephews. Arnold Funeral Home will host services after 8 am Monday. memorials to Cancer Fund are suggested.

Audrain County National Foundation March of Dimes Handi Shop Mexico Northeast Missouri States University Alumni Assn University of Missouri Alumni Assn Audrain County Historical Society Missouri State Democratic Club St. Joseph Catholic Church Missouri State Teachers Assn Paxson Martinsburg J. Kevin Farnen Arnold Funeral Cancer Fund

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Warren Burger Globe Strobel Rat Foun Andrew Talbott Kerr South Fork Presbyterian Church Thomas Smith Meredith L. Kerr the Daily Record Michael Victor Growcock Elizabeth Fern Brown Clyde William James Gerald Allen Davenport Floyd Collins C. Russell Stevens Hilary Peggy) Johnson N. Clark Sr Peggy Johnson William Martin Stubblefield Monte R. Stubblefield Sr Stubblefield Lakenan Barnes Addition Barnes Rudolph R Alberta) Hampton Lakenaw Alva Edward Quisenberry Park Linn County Monte R. Stubblefield Jr Laurie, Mo Thomas Allan Bauer R. J. Bauer Manchester Bauer Diane Kennedy Tom J. Kennedy Mr. Kennedy Merrill Bayer Ladue MFA Slater and Fowles Carrs Sywinng Readers Digest Hockieberry Finn Mrs. Young Rites Charles Smith Little Dixie Disney Walt Robert Chartoff Irwin Winkler Elliott Gould Robert Blake Allen Garfield Billy Ee Witten Peter Hyams United Artiste
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