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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1971
Page
10
Partly cloudy to cloudy with showers possible tonight, low mid 40s, Friday highs in the 50s with 30 to 40 percent chance of precip. Missouri notes show mild tonight, colder Friday, lake and river stage updates, farm markets, rail and stock reports, plus local police and court items including accidents, births, and dismissals.
The prosecution calls three Army psychiatrists as Calley testifies about the My Lai massacre. He admits participating in a mass shooting and cites a radioed order from Capt. Ernest Medina to finish the people off. He praises Medina while denying some killings and explains differences with prior witnesses.
Edward W. Seibert, 91, retired Paris merchant, died at Audrain Medical Center after surgery. Born November 10, 1879, he was a son of George W. and Sarah Pelsue Seibert. He belonged to Paris Christian Church, the Odd Fellows and Masonic Lodges. Survived by son Robert Seibert, daughter Mrs. Caskie Painter, three grandchildren, one great grandchild. Body at Agnew Funeral Home. services at 11 a.m. Friday, Rev. David Fischer officiating. Burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Charles W. Spry 50 of Centralia died at Boone County Hospital in Columbia after two weeks of illness. He worked in the galvanizing department of A B Chance Co. and, with his wife Lillian, fostered more than 217 children for Boone County Juvenile Court. A WWII veteran, he was active in Centralia Baptist Church and the VFW. Survived by his wife, parents, a son, two daughters, a brother, a sister, and seven grandchildren. Funeral at Meador Funeral Home Saturday at 1 p m with burial in Glendale Memorial Gardens.
Jack Baker co chairs Citizens for Progress will address the Mexico Rotary Club at the noon meeting Friday. He will discuss the proposed one cent sales tax on the ballot for Mexico residents Tuesday March 2. Roy Kent is program chairman. meeting at the Mexico Country Club.
Senator George McGovern formally launched his 1972 New Hampshire bid at the State House news conference saying he will campaign in multiple states and go the whole way. He is the first declared Democratic hopeful and noted Muskie may be strong here while avoiding a fixed victory target.
Tulsa Oklahoma AP State Insurance Commissioner Joe B Hunt named as defendant in a 2 157 520 lawsuit filed by Missouri stockholder and director of the de fot Gan Community National Life. Plaintiff William B Parkhurst of Sedalia a manufacturer of trailers for a national rental firm seeks 157 520 damages for settlement of a Community National obligation to Andrew Griffith of Orangeburg North Carolina.
Last rites for Mrs. George Griffin were to be this afternoon at Arnold funeral home. The service was to be conducted by Rev. Robert R. Collins of the First Presbyterian Church. Interment would be at East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery with music by organist Mrs. John W. Willer. Pallbearers included Darrell Griffin of Centralia, Russell T. Griffin of Marietta Georgia, William L. Griffin and James W. Griffin of Mexico, and Joe Jacobi and George Hoer of Mexico. A son, Russell Griffin, died June 20, 1960.
Mexico High School presents a Patriotic Week program at the assembly and broadcast at 6 00 p m Friday on Channel 12 See Tv. The show features a talk by David Doctorian and music by Sing Out Mexico.
Hawthorne pupils stay home as four inch gas line from street to school entry is replaced after corrosion caused pinholes and leaks. Two furnaces underperformed. officials expect repairs to take time. Classes canceled Friday to allow families to plan for remote learning.
Eldon Burgess of the Mexico-Audrain County Library announced a free film session Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the library basement for children from Kindergarten through the 3rd grade. Films include George Lentil and Make Way for Ducklings. The program ends around 2:30 p.m.
Funeral services for Dewey Plybon were held Thursday afternoon with the Rev. Frank Park in charge. Interment followed at East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Organist was Mrs. John Willer. pallbearers were nephews Bob McGee Donald Workes Billy Bob Workes Delbert Avery Fred Miller and Wayne Westbay. He is survived by his wife two brothers Luther Plybon of Centralia and Harold Plybon of St. Louis one sister Mrs. Carey Susie McGee of Mexico and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters Mrs. Maude Burgess Mrs. Dassie Miller Mrs. Eva Fox John Plybon Jesse Plybon and Will Plybon along with both parents.
Services for Mrs. Kenneth Gordon held at 3 30 this afternoon with Rev. Marvin Jones in charge. Mrs. John Willer will be organist. After the services the body will be taken to St Louis for cremation.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Heberer Jr. of Kahoka announce the birth of an eight pound daughter named Karen Lynn at St. Joseph's Hospital in Keokuk, la yesterday. The couple also has a daughter, Julia Sue, 2. Mr. Heberer is the Kahoka Schools instrumental music director. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Heberer Sr. of 614 Eugene St.
Richard Lee Hoyt is the newborn son of Mr. and Mrs. Teddy Hoyt of Laddonia born Tuesday at 9 39 p.m. at Audrain Medical Center weighing seven pounds five ounces. He has a sister Sandra Dee, 2. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Glen R. Hatfield of 526 W Love St and Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Hoyt of Laddonia.
Mexico Youth Center unveils a weekend lineup under director Ron Kent. Junior and senior high youths can enter pool and table tennis tournaments with fees of 76 cents and 25 cents respectively, plus a $1.50 per couple admission for a Friday evening dance featuring John Freermen and his band. Saturday hosts junior high table tennis finals from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with trophies, while senior high events follow the Sing Out Mexico Anniversary concert at Mexico High School. Admission requires a 25 cent membership card and a student ID.
U S commanders acknowledge 29 helicopters lost in cross border operations with 40 Americans killed 15 missing and 26 wounded while scores of other craft damaged. Ground fighting east of the Laotian border continues with steady U S casualties amid shelling of several South Vietnamese bases and light reported casualties for Saigon forces.
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