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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1972

Page

8

Weather Briefing with Moonlight and Variable Thunder Showers

Official 7:00 a.m. reading reports 90 high and 65 to 70 low. Tonight partly cloudy with a slight chance of thundershowers by morning, 20 percent precip probability. Tuesday, showers or thundershowers possible with a high in the upper 80s and a 30 percent chance of measurable precipitation. Missouri outlook calls for thunderstorms northern areas, high 80s to low 90s midweek. River and lake stages listed for Kansas City, Boonville, Jefferson City, St. Louis, and Cape Girardeau. Hospital admissions and births noted for several individuals across Audrain, Boone, and surrounding counties.

Missouri ST. Louis Kansas City Boonville Jefferson City Hermann Hannibal de Cape Girardeau Quincy

Deaths and police reports highlight city notices

The Daily Record lists deaths including Dr. Ernest Gantt Jr. and Marvin Smith, while police reports detail thefts in Mexico with four juveniles apprehended and handed to authorities. Incidents include a currency theft at Mexico Fruit Co and vehicle damage near several addresses.

Ernest 8. Gantt Jr Ormond L. Hoar Marvin T. Smith Mrs Floy Zoeller Ovid Lyle Mexico Dale Shahan Muldrow St Mexico Fruit Co Frank DiBlasi Jr Western St Fruit Company Calhoun St DiBlasi J. B. Arthur Branchwood Road First National Bank Kathy Matthiesen W. Robinson Sr Robbie Stites Meadow Lane Pass Point East Liberty St Eugene G. Martien E. Liberty Sr Phillip DiBlasi A and W Root Beer

Glance to the right side of the pavement when glare appears

A Missouri State Highway Patrol public safety tip warns drivers to glance to the right side of the road when an approaching driver fails to dim headlights. Do not stare at the glare.

Ormond L. Hoar Dies at 77 in Perry Rites Set

Ormond L. Hoar a Perry jeweler for 46 years died at 4 15 p m Saturday at St Elizabeths Hospital in Hannibal Funeral services will be at 230 p m Tuesday at South Fork Presbyterian Church burial in South Fork Cemetery He was born May 4 1895 in Monroe County a WWI veteran He leaves wife Retta a brother Charles and a sister Mrs Loren Miell of Fredericksburg Va.

Perry Ormond L. Hoar St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Hannibal South Fork Presbyterian Church John Vanlandingham Gordon Campbell South Fork Wiskey Mr. Hoar Monroe County Samuel 8 Martha Bibb Hoar Retta Charles Loren Miell Fredericksburg

Marvin Smith of Montgomery Rites Today

Marvin T. Smith 83 of Montgomery City died 1 p.m. Saturday at Coldwell Nursing Home Mexico after a month as patient Funeral services were to be 3 30 p m today at Baker Funeral Home New Florence with burial Mt Pleasant Cemetery High Hill Rev Melvin Kirks He was born April 26 1889 in Gore Mo son of Thomas and Mary Wright Smith He married Annie Elizabeth Davis Oct 14 1912 she died March 2 1949 He was a member of Mt Pisgah Baptist Church a farmer and carpenter He leaves a daughter Derlena Schweiter Milwaukee Ore four sons Chester Led Smith Los Angeles Leslie Paris Kermit Wellsville Loyd Montgomery City 18 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren

New Florence Marvin T. Smith Montgomery City Coldwell Nursing Home Mexico Baker Funeral Home Mt. Pleasant High Hill Melvin Kirks Gore Thomas Mary Wright Smith Annie Elizabeth Davis Ned

Ovid Lyle Dies Graveside Rites Planned

Ovid Lyle 66 of Holliday dies at 1 a.m. Friday in Holliday after living in Utah and California. Graveside services set for 3 p.m. Tuesday at East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by son Don Lyle of Huntsville Utah, daughter Betty Badani of Granada Hills California, sister Mrs. Roy Spalding of Garden Grove California, and six grandchildren. Friends may call Arnold Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today.

East Lawn Memorial Park Ovid Lyle Holliday Hatton John William Rose Deam Lyle Utah California Don Lyle Huntsville Ted Betty) Badani Granada Hills Calif Roy Spalding Garden Grove Arnold Funeral Home

Rites Wednesday For Mrs Hutchen

Funeral services for Mrs Essie L Hutchen 68 of 812 E Holt St are set for Wednesday at 2 p m at Second Baptist Church with Rev William Duncan officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Friends may call at Arnold Funeral Home Tuesday from 7 p m to 6 p m. Pallbearers not announced.

Second Baptist Church Essie L. Hutchen

Death of Mrs Read Robison at Lincoln Hospital

Funeral services were held in Mount Ayr for Mrs Hanna Read Robison sister in law of Mrs Moore Robison of Mexico. She died Wednesday in a Lincoln Nebraska hospital after years of ill health. Survivors include two sons Winton Wendall a daughter Norma several grandchildren and two great grandchildren One son and one grandson had died earlier.

Mount Ayr Read Hanna) Robison Moore Robison Mexico Lincoln, Nebr Robison Winton Wendall Norma

Candidates Speak On Eagleton Meeting Tonight

A source says McGovern will urge private talks with Eagleton to avoid public embarrassment. Eagleton plans to stress his fit for the ticket while keeping an open mind to McGovern's proposals after their meeting tonight.

Should Stay Says Penn State Chairman

Pennsylvania Democratic chairman Dennis E. Harvey Thiemann says he sees Sen. Thomas F. Eagleton as a fine vice presidential pick alongside Sen. George McGovern and would defer to the ticket for any action. Other Pennsylvania officials offer cautious, noncommittal comments on Eagleton's future as the campaign dynamics unfold.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania U.S Thomas F. Eagleton Missouri George McGovern Eagleton Dennis E. Harvey Thiemann Robert H. ‘Pop’ Jones McGovern Earnest P. Kline

Clay supports Eagleton staying on ticket in Chicago meeting

U S Representative William Clay of Missouri said Eagleton should remain on the Democratic presidential ticket. He cited past issues as resolved and expressed confidence in Eagleton’s ability under pressure. Clay noted many black leaders he spoke with favor Eagleton's continued candidacy.

ST. Louis U.S William Clay D-Mo Thomas Eagleton Clay Chicago Missouri Eagleton

Tax Break On Child Care Expense Now

St Louis employed taxpayers may gain a larger deduction under the 1971 Revenue Act. Beginning in 1972 those with adjusted gross income of 18000 or less could deduct up to 400 dollars monthly for household and dependent care costs. The deduction phases down with income above 16000. Must be employed and cover over half the household costs for a dependent child under 15 or a disabled dependent or spouse.

ST. Louis Eugene C. Coyle Jr Internal Revenue Service Missouri Mr. Coyle IRS

President Nixon attends Ellender funeral in Houma

In Houma Louisiana a funeral mass for veteran Senator Allen J Ellender drew a large national delegation led by President Nixon. The Washington contingent included about eighty senators representatives cabinet members admirals and generals. Vice President Agnew also attended the service at St Francis de Sales Church.

Houma Allen J. Ellender Nixon Washington St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church Spiro T. Agnew

David Resigns Highway Job

Jefferson City AP report says Thomas A. David, named director of Missouri highways effective Sept 1, resigned to become director of governmental relations with the Missouri Bus and Truck Association. Appointed by the State Highway Commission in July 1969, reports of his contemplated departure had circulated for weeks.

Jefferson City Thomas A. David Missouri Highways State Highway Commission David Commission Jack Stapleton Stanberry Missouri Bus and Truck Association

Eagleton Dinner Honors Hearnes In Jefferson City

Missouri guests at a 25 a plate birthday dinner for outgoing Gov Warren E Hearnes total 1400 attendees. Eagleton spoke denying any drinking issue and pledged he can take the heat staying in the kitchen while the Democrats donated $5 to his vice presidential campaign.

Eagleton Houtchens Jefferson City Warren. E. Hearnes

Post-Dispatch backs Eagleton stay on ticket

The St Louis Post-Dispatch editorial urges Senator Thomas F Eagleton remain on the Democratic presidential ticket despite critics. It argues his health record has been solid recently and cites his campaigning skill and public warmth as assets, urging Senator George S McGovern to delay any decision to drop him.

ST. Louis St. Louis Post-Dispatch Sen Thomas F. Eagleton New York Times Washington Post Los Angeles Times Eagleton Post-Dispatch Hagleton Geroge S. McGovern

Convicted Murderer Kills Guard at Massachusetts Prison

In Norfolk Mass correctional facility a convicted killer opened fire in the visitors room killing guard James Sousa and wounding two others. The inmate Walter Elliott 30, and his wife later holed up as state police surrounded the cell blocks with snipers and hundreds of officers.

Norfolk, Maas Prson Massachusetts Correctional Institute Boston George Burke Norfolk County Walter Elliott South Elliott South Boston Burke Anne Kirchhmeier The Boston Globe Miss Kirchhmeier Miss Kirchhmeler James Sousa Fairhaven Kirchhmeler

Birth of Leigh Elizabeth Breedlove in Shawnee Oklahoma

Leigh Elizabeth Breedlove is born to Mr. and Mrs. David Breedlove of Shawnee Oklahoma at 8 30 a m today. The mother is Marilee Newman daughter of Mr. and Mrs Joe Newman of St Charles and former Mexico residents.

David Breedlove Shawnee Okla Leigh Elizabeth Breedlove Marilee Newman Joe Newman St. Charles Mexico

McGovern Pushes $4 Billion Defense Cut Amendment

Democratic candidate Senator George McGovern proposed a $4 billion reduction to the Defense Department budget via an amendment to a $20.5 billion weapons procurement bill. He argued it would not be right to raise military spending three months before the election, and he urged Congress to curb outlays to reflect voter judgment. The article includes garbled text about related prices and contact details.

Washington Sen George McGovern Newink Defense Department Congress Senate Mont- Pentagon Homery City Mexico

Pageant brings 32 Miss Missouri contestants to stage

Senior Miss Lambert of Springfield leads a line of 32 Miss Missouri contestants at a weekend pageant. The event features talent and swim suit preliminaries, with runners up earning scholarships totaling 1,900 dollars and special awards for Congeniality and top talent. Large crowds attended, with

Drury College Springfield Hugh Lambert Park View High School Miss Lambert Danny Boy Texas Mid-America Miss Beal Dale Beal Kansas City Beal William Woods College Fulton Ruskin High School Coffman Miss Groves Winnie the Pooh Christopher Robin Miss Raytown Miss Congeniality Fred Hemlin Mexico Miss Missouri Anita Fretwell Williamstown Lewis Carol Anné. Solberg St. Louis MU Greek Stella Esther Thompson Salem Tri Lakes Janet Loulae Brendal Buckner MMA Nore

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