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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1977
Page
9
Forecast indicates a mild night with clear skies and a low around 30. Wind shifts from south at 10 to 15 mph. Tomorrow brings increasing cloud cover with a daytime high near 40 and a sunset around 6:53 p.m. Normal February totals show month-to-date and year-to-date values for precipitation.
Extended Missouri outlook warns of wettest period through Friday with scattered showers and milder conditions. Temperatures range from mid 60s to upper 60s in the region, with a cooler turn by Thursday and Friday and a chance of showers. River stage readings from Kansas City and other towns show mixed deviations from normal levels, with several gauges reporting below normal and others fluctuating, while some data remain missing.
Admissions list from Audrain Medical Center includes Rosetta Kelly and many others with numerous names and towns such as Mexico Centralia and Vandalia. Births reported for Larry J McCune and others, with several dismissals and deaths noted for Audra Smith J Hatfield Gertrude Jordon Dora Sue Rebecca Beck Nelle Brown Ernest Riley.
Accidents occurred on Jefferson Street near Jackson involving Fred Ruse of Rock Springs and Lawrence Hendrix of Aux vassé. Hendrix’s pickup sustained minor damage while Ruse’s vehicle had none. A robbery at Mexico Roller Rink reported by James Cline of New Haven with about $200 taken and premises damaged. A collision at Hardee’s sparking lot between Michelle Davis of Calhoun and Debbie Crewa of Bolivar caused minor vehicle damage. John Wayne Hager and Gary Barckley remained hospitalized after a Route P crash five miles north of Vandalia. Hager faces charges of driving while intoxicated and related infractions. Barckley tested with fractures and was moved to University Medical Center in Columbia.
Missouri livestock report shows slaughter hogs 1.00 to 1.50 lower with late 39.00 to 40.25 and sows weaker. cattle steady to higher with slaughter steers 37.20 to 38.00 and mixed good to choice 35.90 to 35.90. sheep steady with slaughter lambs 50.96 to 51.50 and feeder lambs 57.00 to 58.00. National Stockyards counts hogs 5,500 head with values up to 41.00 and cattle 3,200 head, steady to higher for steers and cows. Estimates: 7,000 hogs, 1,800 cattle, 200 sheep.
The article recalls Judge Kamp speaking on his prosecutorial and judicial career, noting heartwarming moments when former inmates expressed gratitude for fair treatment. It mentions his political interest, his late wife Adabelle Aydelott Kamp, their golden wedding anniversary, and their daughter Mrs Mildred Dowling with grandchildren and university-bound relatives, alongside other family ties.
YORK RP The Duke of Wellington visiting town with a leg injury described as a setback after stepping on a nine teenie bush while at a cocktail party in his honor. He noted the mishap occurred during a dog exercise and recalled his rival Napoleon in a quip.
A 23 year old Keith Baynes attempted a Brooklyn bank robbery at European American Bank. The teller demanded a readable note and pressed the alarm while a customer tackled the suspect. Baynes claimed prior success with a similar note.
Iowa state politics mention the idea of hiring a poet laureate at one thousand dollars yearly. Representative Betty Jean Clark offers to perform duties for free and quips that you get what you pay for. The sample poem mocks political life and state leaders, including Bob Ray and glare at porn debates.
Bernstein's Milbrew Inc develops a whey based distillation method yielding 180 proof alcohol, sparking concerns over odor as dairy plants dump unsold whey. Wisconsin, producing 40 percent of U.S. cheese, handles about 13.5 billion pounds of whey annually, with 13 billion pounds wasted.
Paris former Miss Audra June Smith 73 was found dead at home Sunday morning after a period of illness. Services set for 2 pm Tuesday at Agdew Funeral Home with Rev Paul Metcalf officiating. Burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Calling hours begin 4 tonight. Born August 6 1903 in Missouri to James A and Beulah Mahoney Lechliter, she belonged to Faith Chapel Church. Survived by two grandsons Terry Terrell Des Moines Iowa and Barry Lee Terrell Centralia and several great grandchildren. Husband Delmar Smith and son James Terrell preceded her in death.
Lawrence John Hatfield 64 of Centralia died at his home early Saturday. Services are pending at Eador and Son Funeral Home with burial in Centralia Cemetery. Born May 3 1922 in Mexico he was a World War II veteran and pole machine operator for A B Chance Co. Survivors include four sons a daughter five brothers and three sisters with four grandchildren. Pallbearers include Glen Brooks Ronald Current and others.
Mrs. Nelle Diets Brown, 89, of Centralia, died Sunday at Arabs Acres nursing home in Hallsville after a year’s residence. Born July 26, 1887 in Nevada Missouri, she married Leonard Brown in 1911. he preceded her in 1975. She belonged to the First Christian Church and the Past Time Club. Survived by daughter Mildred Delaney of Falls Church, Virginia, and three grandchildren Michael Leonard Christopher and Sheila Delaney.
Funeral services for Rebecca Anna Beck 95 of Jonesburg will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Schlanker Funeral Home Montgomery City. She died Sunday in Jonesburg Nursing Home born July 31 1881 near Olney. Survived by son Wesley Donald Seay Benton City five grandchildren two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Burial Zion Methodist Church Cemetery Truxton. Visitation tonight after 7.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Anna Lee Harley 79 of Paris at 2 p.m. at Agnew Funeral Home with Rev. Dallas Bundy officiating. Burial followed. Pallbearers were Ray Cain Russell Cain Tom Carr Charles Threlkeld James Warren and Tom Ransdell. She was found dead at her home Friday and survived by four brothers John Johnson Prescott Arizona Bert Johnson Huntsville Alabama Paul Johnson Hannibal James Johnson Ewing a sister Mis Louella Webber Kansas City and a stepson William Harley near Branson.
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Peck were held today at 1 pm at the Meador Church with Rev Don Carter of the First Christian Church officiating. Burial followed in Centralia Cemetery. Pallbearers named Arthur Kroeger J G Jones Matt Abell Tom Marshall Walter Whitmire Richard Prenger Ralph Curry Harold Davenport.
Ernest Riley 92 of Sturgeon dies Sunday afternoon at Boone County Hospital in Columbia after a short illness. He was born October 17, 1884, lived in Sturgeon all his life, and farmed before retiring. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday at Meadow and Son Funeral Home, burial Union Cemetery southwest of Sturgeon. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday. He is survived by a brother, a nephew, three nieces, and cousins. three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. He was a 50-year member of Modern Woodmen of America.
Memorial service held in Lubbock for Mrs. Joseph E B Ransburg formerly Virginia Pearson. Former Mexico resident, McMillan High teacher, sister in law Mrs. Joseph A Pearson. Daughter of Rev Alonzo and Kate Pearson. Surviving siblings listed. 40 years in Hawaii teaching journalism. died Feb 8 in Texas. Also notes Tennessee legislator Harry T Burn dies aged 41. he cast deciding vote for 19th Amendment.
Secretary of State Cyrus R. Vance said sharp differences remain among Israelis and Arabs on how to handle Palestinians and other issues hindering resumption of Geneva peace talks. He noted Arabs divide on Palestinian representation and warned against excessive optimism while outlining a path for talks in the second half of the year.
Happy House of Mexico will host a public open house this week at 1106 North Wade Street. The Courtney Child Care Center has remodeling including new floors carpet doors paneling ceilings insulation and painting with twenty children ages two to six enrolled. Open hours run Tuesday through Friday 9 30 to 11 a m and Saturday 2 to 4 p m with refreshments. Mrs Paula Lewis directs the center.
NEW YORK AP Former New York policeman Tony Vlasewicz received one year of unsupervised probation for failing to report $40,000 of income. He delivered $200,000 in hush money to Watergate burglars. Vlasewicz told reporters he was pleased the jury verdict’s sting was offset by leniency. His attorney Dana Winans said an appeal would be filed.
A Buckner, Missouri home fire blamed on a faulty water heater killed 28 year old David R. Walker and his three children Melissa seven Michael five and Christopher three who died as flames erupted about 1 a.m. Fire officials reported the fatalities and a preliminary investigation into the blaze continues.
AP dispatch from Bangkok reports Laos Plain of Jars and Vietnam’s Duong Minh Chau area, both heavily bombed in the 1970s, are being turned into productive farmland. Thousands of villagers return to cultivate crops and raise livestock as bomb craters are filled and new agricultural facilities rise. The Vietnamese agency notes 18 000 tons of rice and 50 000 tons of tapioca produced in the first year, while Saigon shifts 700 000 people into 50 new villages within 12 economic zones to boost agricultural output.
Tennis star Arthur Ashe and photographer Jeanne Marie Moutoussamy wed in a UN Church Center ceremony. Ambassador Andrew Young presided as Ashe, arriving on crutches after heel bursitis surgery, wore a blue three piece suit while his bride donned a champagne silk crepe gown with lace at the neck.
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