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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1977

Page

4

Embezzler Mildred Wattleworth pleads guilty in Detroit

Mildred Charla Wattleworth a former Michigan National Bank asst VP confessed to embezzling about 760000 and said she spent much on a former lover including a 100000 loan to start a restaurant a 200000 Bloomfield Hills home and luxury items. Sentencing set for March 15 with up to five years and 5000 fine.

Detroit Mildred Charla Wattleworth Birmingham Michigan National Metro West Bank Bloomfield Hills Torch Lake Traverse City Wattleworth

Italy moves toward liberal abortion law in lower house

Rome AP Italy's lower house passed a measure to end the Mussolini era ban and allow women to decide within the first three months of pregnancy. The 310-296 vote reflects a broad coalition despite strong Vatican opposition and moves the bill toward the Senate where passage is likely.

Rome Italy Europe Christian Democratic Party House of Deputies Senate Flamino Piccoli Christian Democrats Communist Party Enrico Berlinguer Berlinguer Giulo Andreotti

Boy Scout to Attend National Jamboree From Missouri

Brad Broemmel of Mexico Missouri, Troop 35, is the sole scout from Little Dixie District picked among 72 in the Great Rivers Council for the 1977 National Jamboree at Moraine State Park near Butler Pennsylvania. The contingent will travel by chartered buses July 31 to August 11, with 24 more scouts to be chosen later. applicants were reviewed by council chairman Paul White.

Brad Broemmel Mexico Little Dixie Great Rivers Council Moraine State Park Butler Paul White Jefferson City Columbia Great Rivers

FBI Checks New Lead On Old Case

The FBI opened a probe linking the slayings of three youths at Fort Leonard Wood to the October disappearance of teens Alfred Hofmann Marshall and Teresa Gossage. An Army post boy was found dead in an abandoned car, while Spec. 4 Johnnie Lee Thornton faces psychiatric evaluation in the case.

FT. Leonard Wood FBI Bill Williams Kansas City Alfred Hofmann Marshall Teresa Gossage

Scout Cookie Drive Ends As Orders Continue

The 1977 Girl Scout Cookie Drive that began January 14 ends Sunday. Cookies cost 1.25 per box with delivery between February 22 and March 6. District chairman Betsy Kirgan of Mexico can be reached at 581-5019 for late orders. Scouts receive 73 cents per box.

Girl Scouts Betsy Kirgan Mexico

Surfer’s Ear Joins List Of Athlete Ailments

Dr Daniel M Seftel of Stanford says surfer s ear or hyperostosis can plug the ear canal and impair hearing if enlarged. He notes rising cases and 18 ears operated on in 12 patients from 1972 to 1976. Prevention via custom molded earplugs is advised. A separate brief: Eugene Buckwalter 17 Palmyra faces preliminary hearing Jan 26 for stealing a van in Perry. bond set at 5000. remanded to Ralls County jail.

Chicago Daniel M. Seftel Stanford University School of Medicine Archives of Otolaryngology American Medical Association Seftel Leftel New London Eugene Buckwalter Palmyra Stanley R. Smith Perry James Lemon Ralls County

Last Man’s Club winner opens 1937 Calfornia Tokay

Walhalla South Carolina resident Harry Fayonsky, the last surviving member of the Last Man’s Club, tasted the prize wine and called it not too bad. The club, started in 1937 by Sam Pitchford, had 13 veteran members who met on the 13th, paid 13 cents monthly, kept a black cat mascot, and funded wreaths for departed members. Fayonsky, keeper of the wine, opened it after the death of Benjamin Todd, honoring friends with a toast he wrote for the occasion.

Walhalla, S.C Harry Fayonsky California Today Fayonsky Walhalla Last Man's Club Sam Pitchford Fagonsky Benjamin Todd

Felipe Carlos Becomes Prince of Asturias

King Juan Carlos designated his son Felipe as Prince of Asturias in a formal announcement approved by the government. Principe Felipe will turn nine on January 30.

Madrid

Daley Memorial Window by Chagall for Art Institute

A stained glass window designed by Marc Chagall will be installed in the Art Institute as Chicago’s memorial to the late Mayor Richard Daley. The piece will cost between 150000 and 200000 dollars and is set to be unveiled on May 15.

Chicago Marc Chagall Richard Daley Art Institute Daley Jack Reilly

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