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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1977
Page
1
The Daily Record reports the 7:00 am weather reading with high and low temperatures from the last 24 hours. It notes yesterday’s extremes, precipitation totals, and seasonal normals for June through July, including sun set and sunrise times.
Ledgerland forecast partly cloudy and warm with high in upper 80s to 90s and scattered thundershowers. Missouri outlook shows cooler by Monday then return to warm midweek. Admissions list from Audrain Medical Center includes many named residents. several births noted. numerous dismissals listed. obituaries include Daisy M. Tuttle 98 and William Fisher 83.
Public safety logs describe several yesterday incidents. Joyce M Creed was cited for failure to keep a proper look out after her 1969 Ford struck Samuel Mounger’s parked car on Love at 11:40 a.m. Creeds car sustained extensive damage. Moungers vehicle minor. A Hardy's Inc dump truck was unharmed in an Agricultural at Promenade collision at 2:10 p.m. Virgil Tracher’s Clarence truck was hit by Joseph Maxwell’s Route 4 pickup. Maxwell had moderate damage. No summons after a two car crash on W Liberty at 4:23 p.m. Mary Ondo and Larry Powell reported minor to moderate damage in a collision near the Liberty Theatre. James Lamb and Paul West involved in a minor Washington Street collision around 4:32 p.m. Bernadette Hanneken was cited for failure to yield right of way after a two car crash at 10:44 p.m. on Agricultural and Monroe. Fire units responded to a blaze behind the youth center at Fairgrounds Park at 6:18 p.m. caused by rags and debris. fire extinguished with no building damage.
In Montgomery County Magistrate Court, numerous defendants from New Florence to St. Louis faced fines for violations. Offenses include speeding, driving with alcohol content, minor beer possession, and related infractions, with penalties ranging from 5 to 200 dollars plus costs.
Yesterday's cash grain prices listed Soybeans 9.13, wheat 1.91, corn 2.30, milo 3.00 quoted by MFA Mexico. Fowles Grain Co. Laddonia posted Soybeans 9.13, wheat 1.92, corn 2.27, milo 3.10. OTC shares showed Commerce Banc 24/25, Mercantile Bank 30/30, Wetterau 17/1724. NYSE closes included Robbie Brooks 33, Combustion Eng 56, Dresser 42, Emerson 33, Interco 40, Kaiser Aluminum 34, Panhandle 46, Ralston Purina 145, US Gypsum 22/25, Wal Mart 13. Dow Jones Friday 912.23.
Missouri Utilities Co. settles with the Missouri Public Service Commission for 20,000 in penalties and to start a leak survey program in Columbia. The Boone County Circuit Court approved the deal in a case filed for 100,000, tied to gas safety violations after a January gas explosion and leak. The payment to the state School Fund will be charged to stockholders, with no admission of liability. A July 26 survey targets sewer manholes after prior leaks and a fire injuring two people.
Graveside rites for Mrs. Daisy M. Tuttle, 98, of Paris, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Shelbina Cemetery with Rev. Mike Crouch officiating. She died Friday night at Pleasant View Rest Home in Paris. Born April 11, 1873, in Missouri, she was daughter of Joseph T. and Emily Edwards. Survived by sister Jessie Kintzele and granddaughter Patricia Sears. Son George Sears preceded her in death.
Miss Annie G. Wilson 88 died early today at Pin Oaks Nursing Home in Mexico after a few weeks as a patient. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Myers Funeral Home in Wellsville with Rev. Robert Hodkins officiating. Burial at Auburn Cemetery near Silex. Born August 13, 1888 near Whiteside to Luther and Nancy Sanford Wilson. She lived most of her life in Wellsville area and was a member of the Wellsville Presbyterian Church. Survived by several cousins.
Doctors advocate a strong educational program to reduce arthritis quackery as patients face limited exposure to treatment in medical schools. Audrain Medical Center plans inpatients and outpatients therapy plus education for patients and families. Jan Agee trains as patient education coordinator with Arthritis Center, working with Donna Holsten at UMC Columbia. City-County Health Unit has promoted arthritis awareness and care locally for a year.
Beverly Hills Supper Club fire that killed at least 161 was caused by a short circuit in a decorative water fountain pump power cord. The three man private team found the blaze burned for more than an hour before discovery and began about 7 p.m. EDT near the Zebra Room in the front of the club in Southgate Kentucky across from Cincinnati.
A Pravda draft constitution shaped by Leonid Brezhnev could let him move from premier to president while keeping control as party chief. It elevates the Communist Party over the state, pledges civil rights with limits, and envisions a mature socialist society. The plan may be adopted by the Supreme Soviet in October.
The City-County Health Unit offers food and nutrition benefits for women, infants and children with 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. appointments via 581-1332. Blood pressure checks at the Senior Citizens Center Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuberculosis skin testing at the health unit Tuesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tests checked Thursday 1 to 4 p.m. Blood pressure checks Friday 9 a.m. to noon. No appointments needed for TB tests or blood pressure checks. Free for all residents.
Lyle Nordstrom and Patricia Nordstrom of Rochester Michigan co direct and coordinate the Musicians of Swanne Allen who will appear on CBS Camera 3 Sunday shown on Channels 4 and 7 at 10 am The Nordstroms are in law and daughter of Judge and Mrs George P Adams of Mexico The program title is Heyday of the Lute Patricia Nordstrom holds a master’s in performance practices from Stanford and has performed with the Meadow Brook Consort and other ensembles
Mexico Ledger lists publication details for Mexico Missouri with pricing by region including Mexico and trade area towns 2.50 per month 27 per year, Audrain and adjoining counties 20 per year 6 months 12 3 months 8, all other counties 26 per year 6 months 17 3 months 11, out of state 29 per year 6 months 18 3 months 33, armed forces US APO 1.50 per month. Office hours are 7 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday and 7 30 to 1 00 p m Saturday.
Jefferson City lawmakers push to expand the public counsel's authority to access PSC information by attaching a House measure to a Senate bill. The plan, financed by utility assessments, faces uncertain floor action as members warn a piggyback move could fail in the Senate and hinder consumer protections.
Rexburg Idaho honors volunteers who aided flood victims after the Teton Dam breach. Dozens of Utah and Idaho rescues restored basements and homes, with volunteers touring the flood area to view rebuilt homes and revived farmlands. The celebration was advanced out of respect for Mormon church services.
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