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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1970

Page

10

Roy Kobush Dies Rites To Be Friday

Roy Kobush dies with services set Friday. The brief notice gives exact death details and funeral timing, reflecting standard local obituary practice.

Roy Kobush

Area Forecast and Missouri Weather Outlook

Zone 5 fair tonight and Friday with low 58 to 64 and high near 90. Missouri region fair to partly cloudy through Friday with lows upper 50s to 60s and highs 88 to 93. Extended weekend includes a chance of showers mainly north, otherwise warm and humid with upper 60s to around 90. River stages listed for several cities.

Missouri ST. Louis Kansas City Boonville Jefferson City Hermann Cape Girardeau Lake of the Ozarks Pomme de Terre

Hospital Admissions and Birth at Audrain Hospital

Audrain Hospital officials reported admissions including Connie Davidson Linda Wright Carter Taylor Brian Snell Eugene Affolter Francis Barker Mabel Sue Leroy Rhodes Jr Vera Franke Garland Smith Mexico Ruby Branstetter Vandalia Mike Baehr Rush Hill James Cox De De Jennings Christien Bradley Justin Liley Paris Christien Bradley Justin Liley Fulton Alma Kleinsorge Wellsville Jane Schraer High Hill Earl Gregory Middletown John Wenger Benton City. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Robert L Painter at 6:04 am weighing seven pounds five ounces. Discharges listed include William Maddox Fannie Edwards Roy Creasey W E Claywell Kenneth Garrett Calvin Haverner Joseph Mitchell William Fry Donald Davison and daughter John Epps Mexico Howard Baugh Roy Fitzgerald Willard Lehnen Middletown Henry McClure Avasse Mark Randall Clark Harry Troy Centralia Steven Britton Elizabeth Brown Jesse All en Laddonia Hobratschk and daughter Willard Brandenburg Lizzie Teague Vandalia.

Audrain Hospital Connie Sue Davidson Linda Lou Wright Carter G. Taylor Brian K. Snell Eugene B. Affolter Francis Barker Mabel Sue Leroy Rhodes Jr Vera ¥. Franke Garland Smith Mexico Ruby R. Branstetter Vandalia Mike Baehr Rush Hill James K. Cox de de Jennings Centralia Bernice H. Power Paris Christien Bradley Justin Liley Fulton George Riddle Jr Montgomery City Alma Kleinsorge Wellsville Jane Schraer High Hill Earl Gregory Middletown John E. Wenger Benton City Robert L. Painter Painter Case Power and Equipment Co William Roy Maddox Fannie Edwards Roy Creasey W. E. Claywell Kenneth Garrett Calvin Havener Joseph Mitchell William L. Fry Donald Davison John Epps Howard Baugh Roy Fitzgerald Willard Lehnen Henry W. McClure Aus Vasse Mark Randall Clark Harry Troy Steven R. Britton Elizabeth Brown Jesse Allen Laddonia Donald Hobratschk Willard Brandenburg Lizzie Teague

Deaths of Several Residents Noted in Local Notices

Obituary notes report the deaths of Michael Melahn Stuart age 1 Everette G. McGrew 71 Mrs Carter Norris Roy Lee Kobush 61 Fale Kellum Sputlock 67 Mrs Dally Dowling 88 in brief local notices listing names and ages. No further biographical details accompany the notices.

Michael Melahn Stuart Everette G. McGrew Carter Norris Roy Lee Kobush Fale Kellum Sputlock Dally Dowling

Marriage Licenses Douglas Kinder Painter and Broeker

Douglas Gabriel Kinder of Painter Mo and Bonnie Jean Broeker of Mexico were issued marriage licenses.

Douglas Gabriel Kinder Bonnie Jean Broeker Mexico

Police Reports Record Break-In and Thefts in Local Streets

Police logged a home break-in at 1127 Lakeview Road during a July vacation period with entry via southwest windows and disheveled interiors. nothing missing. A 22 caliber pistol on a 38 Colt frame was reported stolen from 614 West Pearson Street between Sunday and Wednesday. A prowler was seen in the 600 block of South Missouri Street at midnight but investigators found nothing. Local livestock and highway patrol reports noted a one car accident on a slick spot near Auxvasse Creek bridge causing no injuries and $300 vehicle damage. City court actions included several fines and bonds for negligent driving and public disturbances. Cattle and sheep listings concluded with market figures on hogs, steers, heifers, and lambs.

Albert W. Dutton Lakeview Rd Mr. Dutton Duttons Dickie Cross W. Pearson St Missouri Highway Patrol Missouri Livestock Mar Auxvasse Creek Acci AG Michael Thomas Barrows Jodgson Mexico Jesday Lons A.m Irol St Louis Livestock U. S South-western Bell Telephone Co Smith Robert B. Iman S Grove St Gary Heather Auxvesse Gary T. McCord Angeline McCord Willam E. de Ornellis West St Allan J. Paschal W. ‘Boulevard Floyd Newson W. Hendricks St Ronald E. Walton Vandalia Robert G. Berry Route 1

UAW Opens Talks Today With Ford

Detroit AP United Auto Workers begin new contract talks with Ford Motor Co and hear warnings from Ford bargaining chief Malcolm Denise mirroring GM's stance about rising imported car competition. The talks aim to restore unlimited cost of living wage hikes lost in 1967 while midnights expire midweek for Big Three workers.

Detroit United iAuto Ford Motor Co General Motors Malcolm Denise Ford Earl Bramblett Denise U.S UAW Chrysler Regina A. Talken Jerome Bernard Talken

Rain Delays Slurry Sealing on Mexico Streets

Due to rain and bad weather the street department runs one day behind. Robin Hood Rd. is sealed today from Kentucky Rd. to Curtis St. and 400 feet north. Friday the seal reaches Sherwood Rd. and Pollock Rd. The first week of delays follows train disruptions. Yale St. remains unscheduled and next week’s plan is not announced.

Mexico Gil Patrick Robin Hood Rd Kentucky Rd Curtis St Curtis North Sherwood Rd Pollock Rd Stewart St Grand St Yale

South Vietnamese Quit World Youth Assembly

South Vietnamese delegates angrily withdrew from the World Youth Assembly in New York charging Communist disruption fascist maneuvers racial bias and brutal behavior by United Nations employees. They said interpreter Tran Khanh Van was nearly strangled by five U.N. guards while requesting the floor. A U.N. spokesman said the interpreter left the peace commission meeting voluntarily after shouting from the floor.

United Nations, N.Y World Youth Assembly U.N Vietnnamese Lars Thalen Sweden Tran ‘Khanh van World Peace Commission United Nations Peace Commission

Mrs Dolly Dowling Dies in Maryland at 88

Mrs Dolly Dowling 88 of Silver Spring Maryland formerly of Rhineland Missouri died in Maryland Wednesday Funeral services are pending at Schlanker funeral home Montgomery City Mo She was born June 9 1881 at Big Springs and spent her early life in Montgomery County She moved to Maryland to live with a daughter Married to Martin Dowling who died in 1923 Survived by a son Year R of Montgomery City a daughter Mrs Golda Moman of Silver Spring five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren A son Jake Dowling died six days ago in St Louis

Montgomery City Schlanker Funeral Home Dolly Dowling Silver Spring Rhineland Dowling Maryland Big Springs Montgomery County St. Louis Martin Dowling Golda Moman Jake Dowling

Perry Clergy Conduct Rites For Mr. Malia

Funeral services were held for Rev. Jack Malia, 53, Perry Christian Church pastor, at 2 pm Tuesday. Clergy from several churches led the rites, with multiple ministers and lay leaders participating. Malia, who died Saturday, leaves his wife and two sons Dale and John P. Maria II. Burial followed at Grand View Burial Park.

PERRY Jack Malia Perry Christian Church Jack L. Barnes The Christian Church of Third District Billy Bailey Fulton Central Millersburg Gordon Campbell Perry Presbyterian Rex Thomas Christian Church In Missouri Vid Levings Stanford Cole Bob Hodges Jack English Ken Keil John Asbury Dale Lenexa Kan John P. Maria II C.A. Trotter Fof St. Paul Cme Jing Rectai con-Wilkey Harold Butler Centralia Southside Christian Church Hannibal Graves J.C. Gibson John Butler Second Baptist Church of William Catholic Church Per- Auxvasse al Ro Lewis Bynum St.Paul Baptist Church Wellsville Troy Bradford Fulton Reninich

Pet Shows in Parks Tomorrow

Pet shows scheduled for McMillan Park at 10 a.m. and Plunkett Park at 1:30 p.m. Cindy Page and Betty Fuemler oversee the events. All pets must be on a leash at McMillan. Plunkett allows any animal, but only dogs need leashes.

McMillan and Plunkett Parks McMillan Cindy Page Plunkett Park Betty Fuemmeler

Mrs Carter Norris Dies in Phoenix Sister of Mrs Miller

Mrs Carter Norris formerly Le lia Winans of Mexico and sister of Mrs Lester J Williams of 122 S Western Ave died in Phoenix after two years illness Burial planned in Berkeley Calif where she had lived before moving Daughters and four brothers survive with two sons John Norris of Denver and Carter Norris Jr of Scottsdale plus seven grandchildren Her father was the late Dr T H Winans and she attended Mexico public schools Hardin College and Missouri University Pi Phi member Married 1917 to Mr Norris who preceded her in death

Carter Norris Phoenix Ariz Lelia Winans Mexico Lester J. Miller S. Western Ave Berkeley Calif T. H. Winans Norris Hardin College Missouri Univerity Columbia Pi Phi Sorority Ain Miller John Norris Denver Colo Carter Norris Jr Scottsdale

Stock Market Gains On NYSE Amid Rally And Earnings

Stocks advanced amid stronger earnings as the New York Stock Exchange shows gains with the Dow Jones average up 1.53 percent at noon to 722.55. Advancers outpaced decliners by over 3 to 1 while big names such as Mobil Oil Union Carbide and Atlantic Richfield posted higher quotes. The AP stock index rose 2.5 to 239.7 on midday readings, with industrials and rails leading the rise and airlines and motors mixed.

A.B. Chance Co New York iStock Exchange Robbie Brooks Dresser Industries Interco Kaiser Aluminum Ralston Purina U.S. Gypsum U.S New York de Leliners Associated Press Mobil Oil First ‘Charter Financial Union Carbide International Telephone & ‘Telegraph Atlantic Richfield Litton Industries American Stock Exchange Overhead Door Corp Equity Saxon Industries Systems Engineering Champion Home Builders

Centralia Restores Power After Storm Outage

Centralia’s power system is back to normal after yesterday morning’s storm cut electricity in the business district. City Administrator Howard Burton said crews restored power by 10 a.m. but repairs extended into the day, costing about $1000 for copper wire.

Centralia Howard Burton

Funeral for Charles Stanley Young Held at Arnold Home

Funeral services for Charles Stanley Young were held this morning at Arnold funeral home conducted by Rev. George B. Wraith pastor of the First Christian Church. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery. Music was provided by organist Mrs. John W. Willer and pallbearers were Tom Jones Gary Jones Ronnie Carver Danny Long George Goodhart and Dewy Qualls.

Charles Stanley Young Arnold Funeral Home George B. Wraith First Christian Church Jay Elmwood Cemetery John W. Willer Tom Jones Gary Jones Ronnie Carver Danny Long George Goodhart Dewy Qualls

Baby Michael Stuart Dies at One Years Old Rites Friday

Michael Melahn Stuart one year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Stuart of 926 S Olive St died at home from kidney disease. Funeral Friday at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church with Rev Robert R Collins. Burial East Lawn Memorial Park. Born June 20, 1969 in Mexico. Survivors: parents two brothers Lance and Cort a sister Jill grandparents and maternal grandparents. Memorials to Presbyterian Memorial Fund for nursery furnishings. Funeral home viewing 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight.

Michael Melahn Stuart Charles ‘Stuart S. Olive St First Presbyterian Church Robert R. Collins Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery Mexico Dona Martin Stuart Lance Cort Jill C. C. Stuart James H. Martin Benton City Ed Melahn Mabel Johnson Arnold Funeral Home Presbyterian Memorial Fund

Everette McGrew Dies at 71 in Auxvasse

Everette Gill McGrew 71 a former Laddonia resident and longtime Auxvasse resident died yesterday at Kingdom Nursing Home. The body is at Maupin Funeral Home with services Friday at Auxvasse Baptist Church. Burial in Laddonia Cemetery. He was born March 4 1899 in Ralls County and married Ina Gregg in 1920. Surviving are his wife Lucylle Culvertson daughter Donna Lee Wallen son Wayne and siblings. He was a member of the OOF and Baptist Church.

Auxvasse Everette Gill McGrew Laddonia The Kingdom Nursing Home Maupin Funeral Home Auxvasse Baptist Church Marvin Jones Roy Pinson Mr. McGrew Ralls County William James McGrew Alodia Nutgrass McGrew Ina Gregg Lucylle Culvertson Wayne Mexico David McGrew Grace Kindred Vandalia OOF Baptist Church

Rev Fate Spurlock Dies at Home in Laddonia

LADDONIA Rev Fate Kellum Spurlock 67 died at home after a lingering illness. He was born June 22, 1903 at Farber, married Evelyn Springer in 1925, and lived in California from 1945 to 1986 before returning to Laddonia. Surviving: wife Evelyn, three sons Ronald and Donald in California, Stanley in Germany, two daughters Betty Barker and Joyce Kelley, 14 grandchildren, brother Mark, sister Halvel Spurlock. Funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday at Wilkey Bienhoff funeral home. burial Laddonia Cemetery with Masonic graveside rites. Friends may call Friday afternoon.

Laddonia Fate Kellum Spurlock Farber Fate Elizabeth Spurlock Evelyn Springer Milan Lome Spurlock Clear Lake Highland Calif Richmond California Laddenia Ronald Donald San Palbo Stanley U.S. Army Germany Betty Barker el Solante Joyce [Kelley Newbury Park Mark Halvel Spurlock Surave Wilkey-Bienhoff Funeral Paul Powell

Graveside rites held for Lewis infant in Auxvasse

Graveside services were held today at Elmwood Cemetery for the stillborn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dean Lewis of Auxvasse. The baby was born Saturday at Utes Hospital. The Rev. J Q Gibson officiated. The Green Funeral Home of Mexico was in charge of arrangements.

Lewis

Cow-Calf Conference At Central Missouri Livestock Market

Nearly 400 attended the beef cow conference at the Central Missouri Livestock Market. Barbecue for 375 preceded talks on profit ideas and cattle practices led by Dale Schnarre and other experts including Ivo Frank and C. Lierheimer.

Central Missouri Livestock Market Dale Schnarre Ross Swofford Hhen Ivo Frank Fulton Pca C. E Lierheimer Marshall McGregory Camden County J. Wordel National Livestock and Most

Wyoming men waive extradition in Montana cannibal murder case

Stanley Baker and Marty Stroup of Sheridan Wyoming waived extradition to Montana to stand trial for the first degree murder of 22 year old social worker James Michael Schlosser of Roundup Montana. The torso of Schlosser was found in the Yellowstone River with limbs missing. Police say bones were found in the suspects pockets and Baker admitted to killing and dismembering the victim.

Livingston, Mont Wyoming Mont James Michael Schlosser California Stanley Dean Baker Marty Allen Stroup Sheridan Wyo Schlosser Yellowstone River Monterey Montana Baker Randy Newton Shoup Yellowstone National Park Schlesser Newton Baker Newton

Kerr Elected President of Democratic Women Club

Mrs Robert Kerr was elected president of the Aulrain County Women’s Democratic Club after a covered dish luncheon at the Vandalia State Bank. The explosion at the nearby bank injured several and damaged storefronts as a bomb was planted outside the bank, with accounts of the chaotic scene and the ensuing hospital reports.

Robert ‘Kerr Democratic Women Robert L. Kerr Aulrain County Women’s Democratic Club Vandalia State Bank Floyd Lewis Vandalia Kerr Robert B. Wood Roy Mayhew J. E Smithey William Elliott Belfast Northern Ireland Lewis Mel Asville Hawkinson Farber Hospital Offic Jared Seriasly Max Oliver Montgomery City Missouri Federation of Bank High Street Democratic Women’s Clubs Lewis Road

Deaths of divers prompt investigation meets

A Missouri investigation will study a triple drowning near Vandalia where seven divers from Wichita and Vandalia attended a gathering. The committee, led by Richard Southern, will hear reports in Joplin on August 9 and Wichita on August 8, with members including Mrs. Ruth Gregg and Sen. Joplin attendees. Local hostesses and family members from Vandalia and nearby towns participated in the event.

Sen. Joplin Richard Southern Wilmer Wichita Kan Aug Butts L. L. Flanigan Joplin Vandalia Charles H. Dickey Leo Erdel H. Ross Jseeph M. Bone Clyde Walker C.G. Lee Pold H.D. Sulgrove Underwater Society Leroy Werner Mexico America Accident and Research Winnie Cox Anna Philadelphia Gov Glennon Laddouia Erning Body of Diving Councils

School Board Details fall workshop schedule and tour

Supt. Thomas reports the seventeenth annual fall workshop program is set to begin August 24 with Secretary of State James D. Kirkpatrick as speaker. The weeklong event includes tours of Mexico industries by new teachers and civic club entertainments, culminating Friday with assignments.

Supt. Thomas James D. Kirkpatrick Mexico Chamber of Commerce

General Casey’s Body Recovered From Helicopter Wreckage

SAIGON AP The U S Command reports Maj Gen W Casey commander of the 1st Alice Division has been identified among bodies recovered from a July 7 helicopter crash. The seven Americans aboard the craft are listed as missing except Casey who was piloting. He died while en route from division HQ Phuoc Vinh to Cam Ranh Bay to visit wounded personnel.

Saigon U.S W. Casey Indochina

Salazar Relapse Leaves Portugal Gripped in Uncertainty

Antonio de Oliveira Salazar, longtime Portuguese ruler, suffered a relapse and is critically ill, doctors said today. The former dictator, who governed for nearly four decades, was ousted from power in September 146.

Lisbon Portual Antonio de Oliveira Salazar Portugal

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