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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1974

Page

3

Six Americans held by Ethiopian guerrillas to face trial

Ethiopian guerrillas holding six North Americans captive plan to try two Americans and a Canadian on charges of exploiting Eritrea’s resources. The three named captives are Powers Cayce, John Rogers, and Cliff James all linked to Tenneco Oil. Remaining captives include Deborah Dortzbach, Donald Verdefort, and Matta Panela.

Nairobi Kenya Addis Ababa Tenneco Oil Co Houston Tex Eritrean Liberation Front Eritrea Ethiopia William Cayce Plainview John W. Rogers New York Tenneco Texaco Cliff James Walkerton Ont Deborah Dortzbach Freehold N.J Donald Verdefort Calgary Alta Matta Panela United Nations Development Program Dortzbach ELF

Eagle Award Presented At Troop 8 Court Of Honor

The Boy Scout Troop 8 court of honor at United Methodist Church granted Steve Westhbay the Eagle award the highest in Scouting. Scout Commissioner Hal Randolph gave Eagle bronze palms to Doug Callison and Larry Whisler. Life awards went to David Black and Greg Harper. Other honors included Star award to Dan Marley first class to Curtis Little and Fritz Runge second class to Bently Hoover Tenderfoot to Steve.

Steve Westbay United Methodist Church Doug Callison Larry Whisler Richard Vance Steve Westhbay Hal Randolph Larry Dan Marley Steve Campbell Ricky Campbell Jimmy Morgan Mike Rodenbough Bentley Hoover Curtis Little David Neikamp Fritz Runge Greg Harper Ken Dubus David Black Andy Durham Bently Hoover Steven Westhay James Marley Jack Harper Bob Deason Denny Whisler Larry Kimbel

Personal News of Wellsville Community Notes

The Wellsville community records a July deanery meeting at Martinsburg hosted by St. Joseph Parish women with 12 members and Father Raphael O Malley present. Altar Society to recess July and August. meeting closes with prayer and refreshments provided by local families. U S air force members Dennis Davey and daughter visit from Germany. extended family visits planned. Wellsville Cemetery Association reports 14 members and Memorial Day receipts. road repairs and trash barrels planned. Local families and friends visit Wellsville. Calvin Clement taken to Audrain Medical Center. Red Cross swimming lesson registration set for two afternoons at the Wellsville Aquatic Pool. merit badges and skill awards listed for boys with local scouts and leaders.

Raphael O'Malley Martinsburg Altar Society Charles Meador Jack Krier Alois Schipper Ambrose Oligschlaeger Wellsville Cemetery Association E. C. Buckhalter Sam Blackshaw

Paris Personal News and Scout Activities Report

Personal notices from Paris detail Tuesday Jaycees meetings at the Jaycee Hut and a June 13 charter presentation by Steve Hatch of Moberly. Scout updates include 12 new tents since March, a June 22 car wash at Roy Johnson's Standard to fund treasury, hours 9 am to 4 pm, and ceremony notes with awards led by James Marley and Jack Harper.

Steve Hatch Moberly Jaycees Mr. Steeves Roy Johnson

Lightning Safety and Congressmen Hearing in Washington

The National Weather Service warns against using plug in devices and phones during storms with lightning. Safest place is indoors or in a car. avoid water and proximity to fireplaces. Five St. Louisans were killed lightning while under a tree. Rep. Jerry Litton invites about 100 urban congressmen to a livestock industry briefing Thursday morning in a House office building.

National Weather Service Washington Jerry Litton D-Mo

Mite problem in evergreens and ornamental plants

Mites are tiny spider like animals feeding on plant juices and can damage evergreens. Look for bronze or sticky foliage. To confirm, shake a branch over white paper to see if mites appear. Control with miticides such as Ortho Malathion or Orthosotox per label directions at Westlake Hardware Stores.

Westlake

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