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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1977

Page

9

Weather K Official 7 ee readings and forecast

Forecast notes clear to partly cloudy and not quite so cold tonight with a low around 16. Tuesday partly sunny with a high near 32 and warming trend. Extended outlook through Friday shows little precipitation and highs in the 30s, with several river gauges indicating below normal levels for Capecharde, Pomme de Tarre, Stockton, Bull Shoals, Table Rock, and Beaver.

Missouri Capecharde Quincy A Pomme de Tarre Stockton Chan Bull Shoals Table Rock Beaver

Hospital Admissions and Dismissals Across Several Towns

The Audrain Medical Center lists numerous admissions including Mrs. Robert O. Rodgers Mrs. James H. Bakek Walter L. Spene Robert H. Harris Ray Jennings Miss Mary Lee Edwarda Mrs. Lucille E. Griffith Mrs. Oliver H. Vehlewald J Charles Ekedahl Mrs. Marvin K. Dishman and others from Mexico Bellflower Fulton Jonesburg Middletown Vandalia Paris Auxvasse and more. Dismissals include Miss Pamela Roberts Mrs John Freeman Mrs David McCumber Robert Kemp Charley Hall and many others. A death tribute is noted for Ralph Syden atricker and obituaries list Rov Henry Uhey George H. Freeman Raymond Cook aged 64.

Audrain Medical Center Robert O. Rodgers James H. Bakek Walter L. Spene Robert H. Harris Ray . Jennings Mary Lee Edwarda Lucille E. Griffith Oliver H. Vehlewald J. Charles Ekedahl Marvin K. Dishman Lester Edward Anderson Willie H.C. Hiatte Kyle D. Blaze Edwin R. Campbell Sr Amos Roy Moser Robert Kemp Charley Hall James Kent Thomas McElfresh Mae Archer Robin Stull Perry Righter Howard Lucas Carmen Miles Pearl Bradehaft Arch Rontmous, Jr Miriam Spicer Howard Hinze Robert Johnson Charles Donnelly Griffin Farrah Delores Holden Milas Danielle Johnson Lexico Gus Becker Williamaburg Callie Sabin Jonesburg Milley Silvey Easie Ellis Laddonia Cline Wasson Jr Lucy Galloway Mary Jo Dubbert Will Douglas Davis Charles Spires V. Vandalia Gerald Harris Rush Ben Keighley Paris

Public Safety Reports Highlight Multiple Vehicle Collisions

Summons issued to Jeffrey W. Lewis for failure to keep vehicle under control after his pickup struck Warren T. Conklin on East Liberty St. Several reported Sunday incidents include unconfirmed vehicle strikes, thefts, and a gun theft at a private residence. No arrests reported. Highway Patrol notes a minor ice accident near Route 19 with no injuries.

Jeffrey W. Lewis Buchanan Warren T. Conklin Route 4 East Liberty St Charles Kindig N. Olive St Wayne Sims Thompson Cary Wash East Liberty River Vt Janice Williams Bolivar Lawrence Precht E. Jackson Vivian Clyde Johnson Hoxsey Dale Cone Missouri Steve Sampon Vandalia Derby Station West Monroe Mike ‘Lierheimer Luther “Dr Highway Patrol Melissa Ann Knorr Montgomery City Martinsburg Paul Pursiful Knorr Fred Garnett Jefferson St

Circuit Court actions and marriage license notes

James E. Bahr charged with arson pleads not guilty and trial set after a magistrate hearing. Carl Harrison Woodall pleads guilty to third offense driving while intoxicated and receives 90 days in county jail. Dorothy Pauline Hauck also gets 90 days in jail for third offense intoxication and enters five year parole. Donna Lynn Reed pleads guilty to attempting to obtain a controlled substance by forged prescription and receives five year probation with therapy, urine tests, and GED enrollment. Robert Wayne Reeves pleads guilty to burglary second degree and to stealing and is placed on probation with restitution and court costs. Petitions filed to dissolve Velma J. Boone and Dean R. Boone marriage. Velma J. and Dean R. Boone. Marriage license applications: David Hinton Robertson and Connie Elaine Roddy of Centralia.

Circuit Court James E. Bahr Mr. Bahr Magistrate Court Carl Harrison Woodall Robert Wayne Reeves

Missouri livestock market report features mixed hog and cattle prices

Slaughter hogs decline 0.50 to 0.75 with weight bands 200 to 280 priced 37.00 to 40.05 while sows gain up to 0.50. Cattle show feed lot prices with steers 36.00 to 36.60 and heifers 34.50 to 35.50. Lambs down 2.00 to 3.00 versus Friday, futures mixed on Chicago board.

Missouri Livestock Market Center Dept. of Agri MNS Roger Parker Chicago—Board of Trade Chicago Chicago Board of Trade

Stock Market Mixed Gains on Erratic Wall Street Session

The New York market edged higher in a choppy session as the Dow Jones average sat at 48.60 after a prior 0.75 rise. Gainers outpaced decliners about 3 to 2 on the NYSE while Dow notches and large blocks traded at 87 percent, with Dow Chemical leading activity amid weather concerns weighing on the economy.

NEW York Wall Street New York Stock Exchange Dow

Johnny Cash's Girl To Wed Johnny Cash's Girl To Wed

Nashville AP reports SacafG er Johnny Cank plans marriage to William B. Brimum of Madison Tennessee in March. Brimm, a senior at Middle Tennessee State University, works at a clothing store opening in Nashville. Milas Cash manages the publishing department at House of Cash in Hendersonville Tennessee.

Nashville, Tenn Johnny Cank William B. Brimum Madison, Tenn Brimm Middle Tennessee State University Nashville Milas Cash House of Cash Hendersonville Tenn

Sterner Cripples Service Career in Local Press Role

Sterner, a former soldier and public service figure, shifts from the war era to journalism as he leaves his circuit clerk post and joins the Ledger. His family includes Nancy, Robert, and wife Mrs. Moffett with two granddaughters, while Max Thomson succeeds him as Managing Editor of The Ledger.

Ledger Junior Chamber of Commerce Mexico Audrain Library Board Mexico U Methodist Church Democratic Party Sigma Delta Chi Society of Professional Journalists Nancy Mra Tomoe Robert Moffett Chicago Sun- Times Bob Freeport Journal-Standard Shannon Maggie Moffett Mr. Sterner The Max Thomson News Iteff

Deaths Mrs. George Freeman Dies At Hallsville

Mrs. George H. Freeman 86 died Saturday at Arah's Acres Nursing Home after 14 years in Hallsville area. lifelong Boone County resident, Methodist Church member. Services Tuesday at Meador and Son Centralia, burial Memorial Park Columbia. Survived by three sons, a daughter, sister, brother, grandchildren, great grandchildren. Widow of George H. Freeman who died 1963.

Centralia George H. Freeman Arah Beatrice Hartley Sturgeon Thomas R Maggie E. Miller Hartley Donald Hallsville George Jr Mokane Harold Decatuc Roy K. Maiden

Roy Uhey Rites Today At Vandalia

Funeral services set for 2 p.m. at Vandalia Baptist Church for Roy Henry Uhey 70 of Vandalia who died Saturday morning at home. Born June 2, 1906 he married Georgia Williams who survives. A daughter Karen Fryed of New Jersey also survives. He worked at Harbison-Walker Refractories from June 15, 1928 until retirement in July 1970 due to a heart condition.

Vandalia Vandalia Baptist Church Roy Henry Uhey Georgia Williams Algo Karen Fryed New Jersey Harbison-Walker

C B Cox Rites Held Sunday

Services for Charles B. Cox, 71, of Benton City were held Sunday afternoon at Arnold Funeral Home. The Rev. John Blass conducted the service with Mrs. John Willer as organist. Pallbearers included E L Northcutt Homer Divers Ray Creel Martin Baker Olney Simpson and Tony Watts. Burial followed in Benton City Cemetery.

Charles B. Cox Benton City Arnold Funeral Home John Blass John Willer E.L. Northcutt Homer Divers Ray Creel Martin Baker Olney Simpson Tony Watts Benton City Cemetery

Sweltzer Rites This Afternoon

Services for John Wesley Sweltzer 44 of Route 1 Mexico were held this afternoon at Arnold Funeral Home with Rev Robert Collins officiating. Organists were Jeffrey Mark Chris and Steve Sweltzer with pallbearers Alfred Foster and Ray Mollet. Burial followed in Millersburg Cemetery.

John Wesley Sweltzer Route 1 Mexico Arnold Funeral Home Robert Collins First Presbyterian Church John Willer Jeffrey Mark Chris Steve Sweltzer Alfred Foster Ray Mollet Millersburg Cemetery

Weintraub former New Jersey chief justice dies at 68

Joseph Weintraub, former chief justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, dies at age 68 in Miami. He retired from the bench in 1973 after 18 years as a judge. Also, Dr Margaret Handy, a pioneer woman pediatrician, dies at 87 in Wilmington after a stroke.

Joseph Weintraub MIAMI Sine Weintraub New Jersey Supreme Court Margaret Handy Wilmington Del United States

Sunnyvale Couple's Offer Lures Wisconsin Man

Tom Sampson of Fond du Lac Wisconsin accepted an offer of rent free living from Harold and Frances Stark of Sunnyvale California. Sampson, 55, plans to move after his car is repaired and his wife Dolores 50 and their 17 year old daughter may join him.

Sunnyvale Calif California Wisconsin Tom Sampson Fond du Lac Wis Dolores Harold Frances Stark

Sadlowski Seeks Steelworkers Presidency In Detroit Rally

Ed Sadlowski, 38, of Chicago, campaigned in Detroit saying he feels good in his belly about his insurgent bid for United Steelworkers president. He faces Lloyd McBride of St. Louis with McBride backed by leadership, while Sadlowski counts support from John Kenneth Galbraith and Stewart Mott.

Detroit Ed Sadlowski United Steelworkers Sadlowski Chicago Lloyd McBride St. Louis McBride J.W. Abel Sachowski Michigan Harvard John Kenneth Galbraith General Motors Stewart Mott

Union Vote and fringe benefits in city wages debated

The article discusses prevailing wage rates and inflation in setting city employee salaries and benefits. Mexico garbagemen walked off Sept 24 overwork concerns, nine returned after assurances, two stayed out. Mitchell Bennett of Local 45 says he’s been approached by Mexican workers as a bargaining representative ahead of the April election.

Mexico Elde Mitchell Bennett Public Service Employees Union Columbia Bennett

Omaha Secret Campaign Aims To Promote City

Douglas County and private firms launched a national ad push to lure business into Omaha. About 990000 backs the effort, replicating a 1976 campaign. last year cost 109000. Ads will run in trade journals as well as Mainliner and New Yorker magazines. County funds 60000 toward a three year 300000 total, with private sources covering the rest.

Omaha, Neb Omaha America Douglas County Mainliner New Yorker

Silver Jubilee Opens With Royal Memorial Service

Queen Elizabeth II marks the Silver Jubilee with a memorial for King George VI at Windsor and tributes to her 2 year reign. The yearlong celebration will include bonfires, a service at St Pauls, a Thames procession and a London parade. The Queen and Prince Philip plan Commonwealth visits starting Wednesday. Critics blasted the Jubilee hymn text by Sir John Betjeman.

London Thames Prince Philip South Pacific Commonwealth Britain Windsor Castle George VI Anthony Harbuttle Sunday Times Elizabeth Royal Albert Hall Malcolm Williamsoh John Betjeman

Postmaster Signals Possible 1978 Rate Increase

Sacramento Calif AP the head of the Postal Service says it may seek authority to raise rates in 1978 though the exact amount is undecided Bailor told the Cosmisk Club the move would be to begin the process and would depend on finances He noted a 69.8 million operating surplus in late 1976 and said 1977 would likely be flat amid rising costs and changing communications habits impacting volume and services

Sacramento Calif Benjamin F. Bailor Comstock Club Bailor

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