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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1975

Page

8

Missouri Weather and Local Hospital Notices Report

Mostly sunny statewide with a cooler trend in western areas and showers possible Sunday. Extended look shows occasional rain chances Monday and Wednesday with highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s and lows in the upper 30s to mid 40s. Admitted and discharged lists from Audrain Medical Center include multiple residents from Mexico Linn Centralia and other towns. a birth recorded in Mexico at 4:50 p.m. Friday. a death noted for Mrs Dana Douglas in Centralia at 2:44 p.m. Friday.

Missouri

Died Hugh Hollensteiner in Montgomery City

Obituary note for Hugh Hollensteiner age 56 of Montgomery City who died at 11 40 p m Friday services and surviving relatives not listed. Public notices include a death entry for Mrs Dana Douglas 82 and a brief death item for Hugh Hollensteiner. The record lists multiple police, highway patrol and magistrate court items from Audrain County Missouri including motor vehicle accidents citations and court proceedings.

Hugh Hollensteiner Montgomery City Highway Patrol Eva Moore Rhineland George Kramer Warrenton Highway 19 Montgomery County Elmer A. Hertleine Otis E. Ritschard New Florence Ritschard Hertleine

Public Notices Inform Citizens Of Local Legal Matters

Law required notices inform residents about matters affecting property rights and public actions including deadlines and the authorities issuing the notices. The items cover civil actions zoning changes and public hearings with dates and locations where available.

Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted in Audrain County

In Audrain County Missouri Mexico probate court the will of Willie K Plybon decedent was admitted March 4 1975 Irene Workes appointed executrix of estate 506 W Pearson St Mexico MO 581-1934 attorney Larney Barnes 115 S Jefferson St Mexico MO 581-2742 creditors must file claims within six months successors in interest determined by court and extent of interests. First publication March 8 1979 Bernice Adams Clerk Probate Court of Sudpat Coats Massouli

Missouri Audrain Audrain County Mexico Willie K Willie K. Plybon Willie K.plybon Irene Workes Bernice Adams Probate Court of Sudpat Coats

Sack Lunch Protest at New Junior High School

About 150 to 200 seventh and eighth graders at the new Mexico Junior High School staged a sack lunch protest over conditions in the new lunchroom Fund. Assistant principal Ed Morris said complaints included cold hamburgers due to delayed warming equipment and noted most issues stem from moving into a new building. He added cooks had prepped less Friday food after learning of the protest. about 900 students attend grades 6-8.

William Winterbower Audrain Medical Center Mexico Winterbower Ton Jeffries Benton City Morris Breckenridge Margaret N. Byars N. Jefferson Gerald Lee Sutton Farber FE. Monroe Coal Street Sutton Carl Cleeton Stewart Hardin S. Calhoun J. R. Houchins New Mexico ‘Junior High School Ed Morris

Mrs Cherches Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs Alyce Cherches of Mexico has returned from Columbia Regional Hospital and will recuperate at home for several weeks.

Alyce Cherches Mexico Columbia Regional Hospital

Army Council Abolishes Queen Of Sheba Throne

Addis Ababa Ethiopia AP leftist military government ends 3 000 year monarchy dating to Queen of Sheba. Haile Selassie deposed Sept 12 crown prince Asfa Wossen named then annulled. Rulers promise a new government but give no details. Selassie under house guard health shaky at times.

Addis Ababa Ethiopia Sheba Haile Selassie Selassie Asfa Wossen Wossen Gigte Ay Udetas

Market Roundup of Over the Counter and NYSE Stocks

Trading on over the counter saw Commerce Banc at 19 percent bid and 20 percent asked with Wetterau at 15 bid and 16 asking. On the NYSE Robbie Brooks closed at 2 percent with 2,900 shares traded. A B Chance 21 percent down 2 with 1,700, Combustion Engineering 37 percent down 15,100, Dresser Industries 48 percent down 16,800, Emerson Electric 32 percent down 1a 12,200, Interco 30 percent up 4 with 800, Kaiser Aluminum 21.5 percent down 5 with 11,600, Panhandle Eastern Pipeline 30.2 percent down 8 with 3,900, Ralston Purina 41.34 percent unchanged with 12,600, US Gypsum common 20.44 percent down 4s with 9,900, US Gypsum preferred 25 percent unchanged with 100, Wal-Mart 19 percent down 34 with 7,000.

Commerce Bancshares Wetterau New York Stock Exchange Robbie Brooks A.B. Chance Combustion Engineering Dresser Industries Emerson Electric Interco Kaiser Aluminum Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Ralston Purina Wal-Mart

Career Day at R-6 High School to host 16 guest speakers

Sixteen invited guests will speak on life careers at the sixth annual Career Day at Community R-6 High School on Monday. Attorney General John Danforth will deliver the keynote address at 10 40 a.m. in the gym, with 20 to 30 students per discussion group.

Scott’s Corner Community R-6 John Danforth Danforth William Thompson William Haas Ken Mace Rex Johnson Shirley Willingham National Guard Sgt. Bennett Joe Wieberg Juanita Spears Dewayne Rakes Linn Tech Bruce Heerboth Mary Reddick Dennis Schafer Robert Hood Cannon Dam Ed Bliefnick Highway Patrol Fern LeMasters Mark Aulbur

Former CIA Men To Take Stump

Washington AP A retired CIA Latin America chief David A Phillips says he has taken early retirement to organize former intelligence officers. He plans an association to defend the CIA and speak to Rotary groups about its accomplishments, sending invitations to about 250 former CIA officers amid investigations of domestic surveillance and possible assassinations.

Washington CTA David A. Phillips CIA Phillips William E. Calby Phillip Rotary

CIA denies recovery of Soviet warheads from sunken sub

Los Angeles Times cites unnamed CIA sources denying reports that two nuclear torpedo warheads from a Soviet submarine sunk in the Pacific were recovered. The article notes the denial and questions the prior published claims, citing officials familiar with the case.

Los Angeles Central Intelligence Agency Pacific Ocean Los Angeles Times The Times

Deaths Denny Kelso McClure 83 Dies in Fulton

Mrs. Denny Kelso McClure 83 died Thursday at Presbyterian Home Life Fulton where she had lived two years. She previously resided in Branson and is to be buried in Branson. Born in Mexico she was daughter of Tom J. Kelso and sister of Frank Kelso. Survived by daughter Frances Gathmann of Jefferson City and four grandchildren. sister-in-law Elizabeth McClure of Salina formerly of Mexico.

Denny Kelso McClure Presbyterian Home Fulton Branson First Presbyterian Church McClure Mexico Tom J. Kelso Frank Kelso Hardin College P.E.O Arthur Frances) Gathmann Jefferson City Elizabeth McClure Salina Kansas

Hugh Hollensteiner of Buell Dies in Mexico

Hugh C. Hollensteiner 56 of Buell died this morning in Mexico where he was admitted Friday. Services are pending at Schlanker Funeral Home in Montgomery City. Born June 19 1918 in Missouri he was a World War II veteran and farmer. He married Margaret Hendricks Oct 15 1941 who survives with son Ray Montgomery City, grandson, sister Mary Lowry of Laddonia, brothers Lindell Mexico and Glenn Montgomery City. Death was unexpected after a period of illness.

Montgomery City Hugh C. Hollensteiner Buell Audrain Medical Center Mexico Schlanker Funeral Home Mongomery City Mr. Hollensteiner Missouri Ora Ollie Parkey Hollensteiner Margaret Hendricks Ray James Mary) Lowry Laddonia Lindell Glenn Hollensteiner

Mrs. Fletcher Douglas Dies at 82 in Centralia Rites Sunday

Mrs. Fletcher Douglas 82 of Centralia died Friday at Audrain Medical Center after a three day stay. Born June 25 1892 in Leora she married Fletcher Douglas in 1910 he died in 1967. She leaves son Carl Douglas two granddaughters Linda Jo Morgan and Janet Mae Brestal five great grandchildren two brothers John F Lewis and William Lewis funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. at Bloomfield with burial in Bloomfield Cemetery.

Centralia Fletcher Dona) Douglas Audrain Medical Center Leora Marshall Eppie Kitchens Lewis Fletcher Douglas Christian Church Bloomfield Carl Douglas Linda Jo Morgan Wood River Inl Janet Mae Brestal Marseilles John F. Lewis Dexter William Lewis Puxico Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home Bloomfield Cemetery Fenton Funeral Home

McCord Begins Prison Term Over Hughes Connection

Allenwood Pa James W McCord the former FBI and CIA agent has started a 10 to 15 year federal sentence for Watergate. He told reporters that the Howard Hughes link in the scandal has not been adequately explored by the U S Senate Watergate Committee or other investigators.

Allenwood James W. McCord Howard Hughes FBI CIA McCord U.S. Senate Watergate Committee Hughes Richard M. Nixon

McDonnell Strike Talks Continue Progress Reported

In Saint Louis AP reports progress in talks Friday between striking machinists and McDonnell Douglas officials as negotiations proceed to resolve the labor dispute.

McDonnell T. Louis McDonnell Douglas

Rock Island Railroad Postpones Closing

Rock Island Railroad postpones its planned shutdown from March 31 to April 12 amid hopes of last minute aid. U S District Judge Frank J McGarr approved the delay at the railroad’s request as it files for reorganization under the Bankruptcy Act. A bankruptcy hearing on March 28 will appoint a trustee. President John W Ingram cites strong congressional support for a new long term rail solution.

Chicago Rock Island U.S Frank J. McGarr McGarr John W. Ingram Congress

Double Rites For Couple In Plane Crash

Funeral services for Gary Michael Mefford and Neta Pilliard Mefford, both of Kirksville, were set for 1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Shelbina. Burial followed at Oak Ridge Cemetery near Lentner. The couple died when their single engine plane crashed about 12 miles from Jacksonville Florida after fuel ran low. Janet Judd, injured, was released from Pasavant Hospital in Jacksonville. The Meffords married April 10, 1974. Gary Mefford, born September 29, 1953, was a Northeast Missouri State University senior and First Baptist member. Neta Pillard Mefford, born May 26, 1954, was a Kirksville LPN School student and Curryville Baptist member. Surviving relatives include parents, siblings, and grandparents in Missouri and nearby towns.

Gary Michael Mike) Mefford Neta Pilliard Mefford Kirksville First Baptist Church Shelbina Oak Ridge Cemetery Lentner Mefford Jacksonville, T Janet Judd Pasavant Jacksonville Meffords Bowling Green Quincy Hannibal Floyd Beulah Kidwell Neta Pilliard Curryville Dan Mary) Bellow Shelbyville David Anita) Myers Kansas City South Shelby High School Northeast Missouri State University Pike County Dennis Marjorie Moore Pillard Dale Duane Randy Teena Lori Lisa Lindy Martha Green Middletown Charles Heyuembourg Charleston Bowling Green High School Kirksville Lpn School Curryville Baptist Church

Willingham Rites This Afternoon

Funeral services for Willard Willingham were scheduled at 2 30 p m today at the Precht Pickering Funeral Home with the Rev J C Montgomery officiating and burial in the Liberty Cemetery northwest of Mexico. Pallbearers named were J W Minor Harry Knollhoff Charles Dennison all of Stoutsville Billy Evans of Riverton Ill Thomas Roberts and Melvin Iman of Mexico.

Willard Willingham Precht- Pickering J. C. Montgomery Liberty Cemetery Mexico J. W. Minor Harry Knollhoff Charles Dennison Stoutsville Billy Evans Riverton Thomas Roberts Melvin Iman

Mrs. John Evans Rites At 2 Sunday

Services for Mrs. John Rebecca Evans will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Agnew Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Crough officiating. Burial follows at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until services.

Paris John Rebecca) Evans Agnew Funeral Home Mike Crough Walnut Grove Cemetery Funeral

Foreign Aid Bill Seeks $3.67 Billion Senate House Votes Next Week

A $3.67 billion foreign aid appropriation bill for the fiscal year ending June 30 faces final votes next week in Congress. The measure, approved by Senate and House conferees, covers military and economic aid to 53 countries, with major allocations for Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and an unallocated Syria fund. It includes $475 million for military aid and $300 million for military credit sales to Israel, plus $300 million for food programs and $112 million for population control. Economic support backs Kissinger peace efforts with Israel at $324 million, Egypt $250 million, and Jordan $77.5 million. The bill remains the last regular appropriations package for 1975 after delays over foreign military and economic aid authorizations.

Washington Senate House Israel Middle East Henry A. Kissinger Egypt Jordan Syria

Gang Revenge Wiped Out Whole Family

Andrew Williams, 20, was sentenced in Brooklyn Supreme Court to 15 years to life for six revenge arson murders. He and others sought to punish Bernard Hayes by burning his tenement. Hayes and five family members died. Williams was convicted of throwing fire bombs into the three story building where Hayes and his family lived.

New York War Gods Bernard Hayes Hayes Andrew Williams Brooklyn Supreme Court Hyman Barshay Doy Williams Brooklyn Asst. Dist. Atty Thomas Martin

US May Declare '73 Pact Is Dead

State Department officials say the United States may declare the 1973 Paris peace accords inoperative due to the major Communist offensive in South Vietnam. Fighting surrounds Hue as thousands flee, paratroopers rush in, and a plan to reconvene signatories is retracted.

Washington United States Paris South Vietnam State Department Hue Saigon North Vietnam South U.S White House Ron Nessen Nessen Cambodia Phnom Penh Lon Nol Um Sim Ho Chi Minh Corridor

Viet Nam War tensions rise as Hue attacked and refugees despaired

North Vietnamese forces pressed toward Hue while Ranger troops protested limits on fighting. Refugees from Ban Me Thuot lament disappearances of families. Anti American sentiment grows in Nha Trang and Saigon as reports tie American activity to the crisis. In Cambodia two U.S. cargo planes were hit by rocket fire.

Page Pleiku Kontum Ban Me Thuot Nha Trang Saigon South Vietnam Hue Darlac Cambodia U.S

Citizens Offer Protection For Threatened Judge

Durant Oklahoma AP reports district court judge Sam Sullivan who began carrying a gun after threats has received offers of protection from citizens including a man with a shotgun at Bryan County Courthouse and two sisters promising riders with dogs and a posse. Authorities tie threats to a recent drug raid and nine arrests. Sullivan defends his arms as protection and notes he holds several pistols at home and in his car while his staff member also carries a gun.

Durant Okla Sam Sullivan Sullivan Bryan County Pauline Pitts Sybil Millar Grace Atoka County

Litton Urges Urban Farm Coalition For Support On Diets

Rep Litton spoke on the spinach price rise and noted the gain in farmer prices. He urged more urban lawmakers on the agriculture committee to educate and gain support. Audrain Farm Bureau president Bob Schutte led a banquet as the high school crowd filled the venue. Litton will be on the Today show Monday to bridge producer and consumer gaps.

Agriculture Committee Bob Schutte Audrain Farm Bureau Emmons Agriculture Dey Cong. Litton

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Audraine Medical Center C. H. Nichols Roy Manning Robert E. Jennings Vincent Blackwell Dean E. Eshelman Leonard L. Davis Sr Linn Joseph Wormington S. Blake Hinton Mathias J. Bierker Perry Clarence Teague St. Louis Buford Hendricks Marvin A. Gregory Auxvasse Dana Elzea Noel Edwards David Hall Donald Talbott Vandalia Jeffrey Cupp Dora Downton Dana Douglas the Daily Record Julia Reynolds James Warren Maple George Reynolds Violet Lee Reynolds Mr. Warren Michael Ramsey Caldwell Patrick Lee Talley Larry J. Groves Route 1 James E. Rise Randy V. Griggs Barbara Jean Brown MFA Fowles Grain Co New School Mrs. Cherches Home Army Council Africa Hugh Rock Island Railroad Willingham John Evans Rep Litton
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