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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1974
Page
3
In San Antonio, AP reports prosecutors aim to connect 18-year-old Elmer Wayne Henley to a homosexual torture and murder ring that claimed 27 teen victims. The trial features a plywood torture board and a wooden body box as physical evidence and Henley’s statements detailing their use.
Local notices cover youth sports results from Belinda Silvey to Ronnie Harris and Lisa Hardy, plus horse shoe pitching winners from Mexico and Laddonia. Community visits, church youth activities, and a Six Flags trip plan are noted.
Springfield AP report shows government witness David Fox admitting his earlier grand jury testimony differs. He links a battle for gambling and prostitution near Ft. Wood to the slaying of night club operator Robert Glanton in Waynesville and a bombing of his mobile home. Fox names Robert Neal Carson and William Carson as rivals, with Offutt and Phelps implicated in arranging Glanton’s murder, though Glanton was not home when the dynamite device exploded.
Jefferson City officials report all 68 National Guard armories in Missouri are protected by electronic devices or guard surveillance. Inspector General Col. Kirby D. Goldblum says no recent burglaries. some buildings have been vandalized.
Kirksville district officials announced a July 30 special election on a $2.39 million bond proposal. If two thirds approve, funds will finance construction of a new junior high school building.
Mrs IVA BARNETT celebrated her 86th birthday with family on Sunday July 7. Despite age she yard works and gardens, pieces quilts for relatives, sells quilt tops, and makes laprobes for Rest Homes. She cooks and handles housework, with sons Cleo Garnett and Hubert Garnett both living nearby.
Madison ledger notes Mrs. Garnett has six grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Birthday dinner guests include Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Garnett, Roger Chapman Madison, Gary Lyle Garnett, Gary Lee, Sheila, Mike and Debbie of Rush Hill, Mr. Jason Garnett, and Clarence.
Mrs Pauline Schwates hosted afternoon guests including Mrs Irma Harris Mr and Mrs Chester McMorris Johnny Keith Janie and Jill of Wellsville and Suzanna Griswold of Paris Ice cream and cake were served.
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