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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1970
Page
9
The Audrain area reports cloudy weather with low temperatures in the teens to mid twenties and highs in the 30s, plus extended weekend forecasts for Missouri. Local police log includes burglaries, traffic accidents, court actions, and medical center admissions with names, incidents, and outcomes.
Philadelphia Inquirer reports engagement of President Nixon's elder daughter Patricia to Edward Finch Cox, son of Army officer Howard Ellis Cox, both 24, with a White House source confirming the plan slated for announcement during the holidays.
The December to January book mobile route lists four stops on Mondays: Strother Stop 9-9:45 a.m. Naylor Stop 10-10:49 a.m. Fox Stop 11-11:30 a.m. Sunset Court 3:30-4:15 p.m. No stops scheduled for Tuesday to Friday.
Mrs. Anderson of Paris was struck near the Paris Savings Bank corner at about 8:00 this morning. She was taken to Boone County Hospital in Columbia for treatment and is reported to have a fracture of the right hip.
Miss Maryann Shrader of Columbia is recuperating at her parents residence, Mr and Mrs Ralph C Shrader, after undergoing surgery last Friday at John s Mercy Hospital in St. Louis.
The New York stock market rose solidly with the Dow Jones industrial average up 4.04 to 824.15 at noon as tax selling subsides. In Chicago grain and cattle markets soybeans, wheat, corn, oats advanced early. cattle and hogs mixed with varied price shifts across weight classes and grades.
Miss Judy Pease serves as maid of honor with Loretta Hale visiting Kirksville State College. Families host pre Christmas dinners and open houses in Vandalia and nearby towns with relatives from Missouri University Rolla to Charleston, Wellsville, Point Lookout, and Montgomery City joining the celebrations.
Martinsburg resident Martin J. Hagenhoff aged 71 died at Audrain Medical Center after a 10 day stay. He was born in Argyle Missouri on September 3 1899 and married Pauline Stuckenschneider on September 7 1926 who survives. Surviving children include Rosemary Kehl Virginia Guibor and Clem Hagenhoff with four granddaughters and nine grandsons. Funeral to be held at St Josephs Martinsburg with burial in St Josephs Cemetery Father Leo Stamm to officiate. Friends may gather after 2 p.m. Friday at Myers Funeral Home Wellsville with rosary at 7 30 p.m.
Edna Marshall 71 of Godfrey Illinois formerly of Mexico died at 9 am Wednesday in an Alton hospital. Survived by two sisters in law Mrs Ray Barnes and Mrs Norman Asbury both of Mexico. Two daughters and a son also survive. Husband preceded her in death. Lived in Mexico before moving to Godfrey. Funeral Saturday 10 am at Burke Funeral Home Alton Cemetery burial in Alton Cemetery.
George W. Jackson 83 a retired farmer died Wednesday at Audrain Medical Center Mexico He lived the past two years at Wells Nursing Home New Florence born Aug 23 1887 in Portland son of George Jackson Sr and Belle Nickens Jackson never married World War I veteran Funeral services set for Sunday 2 pm at Baker funeral home Rev Louis Bynum with burial in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery St Louis Body lies in state after 4 pm Saturday
Robert Paul Mosley aged 70 died yesterday at his Farber home and was found by his wife. He had lived in Farber before moving to Hannibal a few years ago and worshipped at the Farber Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Farber Cemetery with Waters Funeral Home in charge. he leaves wife Rena and two sons, Robert Paul Jr of Germany and Lee F E Mosley in the Aleutian Islands.
Funeral services for Mrs. Katie Francis of Marion, mother of Bert Francis of Mexico, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Houser Funeral Home in Jefferson City. Burial follows at New Hope Cemetery near Marion. She died yesterday at a son's home. Friends may call after 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Monroe County sheriff department and Monroe City police investigate a burglary at Robey Building Supply Co. in Monroe City, entry gained by prying a side door. Loot estimated between 2500 and 2800 dollars, including rifles, shotguns, three color televisions, and a record player.
Audrain County delegates report the National Farmers Organization laid out a multi pronged program to boost farm prices at its annual national convention in Louisville. President Oren Lee Staley praised member unity as 16 cheers rang out during his address. He urged farmers to join in collective bargaining to raise prices and cautioned against selling individually.
A fragmented collection of holiday letters from children in Paris Idaho and other places requesting toys such as a tractor baby tender love guitar table and chairs Mod guitar typewriter cash register and play items. The notes mention cookies milk and a jail report note about Jefferson County jail being without prisoners for the first long time in two years.
A collage of children and families write to Santa detailing Christmas wishes, from toy records and dolls to trains, tool sets, and game requests. Messages include thanks, reminders for siblings and relatives, treats for Santa and his reindeer, and notes of good behavior across ages from two to ten.
Jefferson City AP reports Tony Bannister plans a Christmas holiday weekend for employees, detailing extra time off and company pay adjustments. The notice outlines dates and logistical notes for the extended break.
DETROIT AP A week after a dispute over Christmas decorations Victor Turner 12 died after an icy snowball hit him in the head. He never regained consciousness at Children's Hospital. An autopsy was ordered to determine the death cause as police investigated the incident that occurred while his family shopped nearby.
Jefferson City AP report notes Major George E. Phipps will be promoted to lieutenant colonel and become assistant superintendent of the Missouri Highway Patrol. He will replace Lt. Col. John A. Berglund, retiring Dec 31. Promotions include Capt. Walter Snyder to major and chief of staff, Lt. Dale Crites to captain and head of a division, and Sgt. Norman E. Tinnin to lieutenant in Troop I replacing Crites.
Nevada marks Howard Hughes birthday with little certainty about his whereabouts. The reclusive financier vanished from public view in the 1950s, fueling rumors he may live in the Bahamas. His fortune is estimated around $2 billion, keeping him free to indulge his whims.
Washington AP reports fifty nations signed a draft pact making air piracy an international crime and binding signatories to curb skyjackers landings. The Hague conference draft requires approval by ten legislatures, including the United States, to take effect. 27 of 77 nations represented did not endorse.
Two inmates overpowered a guard at Wright County jail in Hartville as he prepared breakfast, locked him in, and fled. Sheriff Rex Kelly named suspects John Smith, 20, and Elvin Lewis Leedy, 25, both of Mountain Grove, held for burglary and larceny investigations.
Phillips Petroleum of Bar tleaville Okla leases about 3000 acres along the Paris Road southwest of Louisiana Mo to test for lead zinc. Testing to start after year end with potential underground mining and a smelting plant if ore is viable. Landowners receive 4 per acre first year plus 4 percent of ore price and royalties per ton. major tract led by Donald Jenkins 932 acres.
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