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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1971
Page
9
Official 7:00 a.m. readings show last 24 hours high 81 low 68 with a 40 percent chance of precipitation for Saturday. Zone forecast notes partly cloudy warm conditions through Saturday with a high 88 to 94 and light southerly winds. Missouri outlook extends to Sunday with mid 80s to around 90 highs and chances of thundershowers later.
Magistrate Court lists speeding charges for Johnnie Ward Buckler and others from Sturgeon Jefferson City Centralia and 527 W. Maple St with guilty plea for Harold Everett Baker on driving while intoxicated a not guilty plea for Kensey C lithero with trial July 9 and other defendants including Walter Brenton Tratchel and Frank Douglas Tratchel with preliminary exam June 19 and July 3 trials. Probate Court records inventories and appraisements for Leta Bishop estate and Anna Bell Monroe estate totaling 79570.65 and 3800 respectively.
In CHICAGO AP reports cattle slaughter steers strong to 50 higher with varied grades and weights. Hogs and calves show price ranges across U.S. markets with bids up to 50 cents, while grain futures slip in early CBOT dealings. News covers Missouri market center hogs and broader stock indices amid mixed commodity moves.
Investors moved cautiously as stock prices rose only slightly in light trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Brokers said institutional and individual investors stayed on the sidelines in large numbers due to a scarcity of encouragement.
The notice lists deaths by date in April for numerous individuals including Victoria Bell Porterfield Raymond Clyde Harlow Ruth M Luckaman Nellie English Graves Bessie Mae Barker Claude King Seymour Delbert Clayton Wells Victor Renie Smith Clarence Wells Mackey Hubert Marion McBride Susie Leonard Warren Clavin Smith Ruby Leola DeTienne Walter William Becker Elizabeth Mary Jacobi Blanche Bryson William Henry Ravenscroft Laura Belle Melahn China R Pollock Leta C Bishop and William D Fulton.
Homer M. Chase died Tuesday. Funeral services held Thursday at Ballew-Pickering funeral home with Rev. Thomas Adams presiding. Burial in Centralia Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter and two grandchildren. Pallbearers named from Centralia and nearby areas.
WARRENTON Mo AP a 12 year old boy from Iowa was killed and Dennis EB Grunwald 33 of Fort Dodge Iowa was listed in critical condition after two tractor trailer rigs collided on I 70 about 50 miles west of St Louis at 115 am The second truck pulling onto the interstate from the shoulder driven by Harold D Wiffong 35 of Farmington Mo had minor injuries all involved were treated at a St Charles Mo hospital and the name of the dead boy was withheld pending next of kin notification
Washington AP report on gowns for the mothers of the bride and groom for the White House wedding. Mrs. Richard M. Nixon will wear a white crepe gown overlaid with pastel flowers by Priscilla Kidder of Boston, knee-length with a flared skirt and V-neck. Mrs. Howard E. Cox selects a blue florals silk dress by Betty Kirk for B L Griffith, open neckline with portrait collar, knee-length, blue pumps and white kid gloves.
Don Dick heads the Knights of Columbus Mexico chapter elects Grand Knight Mel Kempker deputy grand knight John Freeman chancellor Pat Mudd recorder Bob Arens treasurer Ed Volkmer advocate Charles Mollett warden Don Fuemmeler inside guard George Potterbaum outside guard Jim McCarty trustee Julius Fennewald financial secretary The Martinsburg Knights invite the Mexico club to a stag barbecue at their hall Tuesday June 16 for all area chapters.
Missouri districts will gain salary increases for teachers next year after the legislature approved $70 million in state aid. Mexico district totals show $235,709 for the district, with 80 percent directed to the teachers fund, about $188,000, the remainder to incidental funds. The increase will be set in individual contracts by the school board.
John R. Wagner and AA James D. Wagner, sons of Mr and Mrs Leland Wagner of 515 N Washington St, have been home on leave from the U S Navy. Airman Apprentice James Wagner, 17, reported to the U S S Enterprize at Alameda Calif June 9 after a 10 day visit. John Wagner, 21, a 1969 Mexico High School graduate, will return to Norfolk Va June 19 after 14 days with his parents.
In 1858 a prospector staked a claim in Six Mile Canyon Nevada that proved the Comstock Lode yielding ore worth over 300 million dollars. The discovery transformed mining, commerce, and the growth of nearby communities.
In Garden Valley Idaho a 6700 pound 113 foot high helium balloon lifts newly felled logs from steep forest slopes for Boise Cascade Corp The system reels in logs then returns for another load It costs about 85 per thousand board feet versus 35 by truck but reduces road work and erosion risk Forest Service officials see potential for logging areas with restricted roads and erosion fears
Rep Wilbur Mills says the House Ways and Means Committee will draft a broad aid to cities plan different from Nixon revenue sharing. He hints at a possible 3.5 billion program with funds for limited years and city specific purposes to maintain congressional control and target need.
Arrow Rock Lyceum begins eleventh season with Thornton Wilder's The Matchmaker on Sunday matinee June 27 directed by Alice Swanson. Returning company members travel from California Maine Florida and Louisiana. guest director Taylor Brooks leads The Innocents opening July 9. Five admissions for $10, advance tickets available via board members or by mail. box office reservations start June 9.
Missouri Geological Survey offers eight new aeromagnetic maps for 15 minute quadrangles California Boonville Fayette Glasgow Glasgow II Huntsville Marshall. Maps show total magnetic intensity at 10 50 and 250 gammas on 1 62 500 scale. Order from Box 250 Rolla include 50 cents per map.
Two miners died when the roof collapsed at Eastern Associated Coal Company’s Federal No 2 mine near the West Virginia Pennsylvania border. Rescue crews pulled two more men to hospitals in fair to good condition. Names of the deceased were Don Levelle 41 of Mannington and Richard McCauley 43 of Cassville while Robert Strakal and Steven Shuman were removed from the mine later. The mine employs about 430 workers with seven men in the affected section during the 3 AM incident.
Three bills to tighten legislative control over federal funded programs passed the Missouri Senate unanimously. They require annual reports on federal funds, yearly budget forecasts, and January program plans, with no start without legislative approval. Additional measures would add circuit judges in St. Louis City and County, though no funds were appropriated.
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