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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1971
Page
8
The report covers forecast zones showing highs mainly in the 60s and 70s with fair skies tonight. Missouri areas expected mild nights in 40s to 50s, extended outlook cooler late week with possible rain Thursday into Friday. Lake levels and river stages listed. hospital admissions and births reported in Mexico and surrounding towns. fire department responded to a grass fire with no damage.
Kathleen Marie Thomas of 7 Southmor Street received a summons for improper control after losing control on Lakeview Road and hitting a utility pole. Lindell W. Branham of 604 Ringo Street was cited for failure to yield when he turned from Clay Street onto South Clark Street into a car driven by Freddy Lee Donaldson of 1310 Pollock Road. Mr and Mrs Roger Giboney of 411 South Missouri Avenue were notified.
Police said thieves broke into the Giboney house by cutting front and back screens, leaving soda bottles and rubbish on the lawn. Mrs. Orida Kinnamon reported $40 taken from her wallet. two men identified were questioned and released for lack of evidence. Other names listed as witnesses or involved.
Everett Ray Reeves of Mexico and Peggy Lou Fletcher of Auxvasse obtain a marriage license. Probate Court files an inventory for the Festus H. Whiteaker estate listing real estate at 17000 dollars and personal property at 12726.57 dollars, bequeathed to a son and daughter.
Cordelia Hash Rash 67 of Granville died today at Woodland Hospital in Moberly after birth near Paris. Widow of Warren Rash (d 1921) she leaves six daughters and multiple grandchildren. Funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday Agnew Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Van Hoogen. burial in Shelbina Cemetery.
Ford Motor Co recalls about 165000 U.S. Pintos and 13200 Canadian Pintos plus 2100 overseas units for an antipollution system defect that could allow gasoline fumes to ignite under the hood. The recall covers Pintos built from introduction last summer through March 13, with 7500 built after that date exempt.
Voices from Mexico react to the Calley verdict with sympathy for the accused. Local residents and a Westminster College student argue the decision unjust, noting soldiers were sent to fight and questioning military courts. Some call for higher level accountability and mental state considerations.
George W. Conklin, 25, husband of Martha Thompson, died after a two car collision on Interstate 70 near Wentzville. One friend was seriously injured. Conklin died hours later. He studied at the University of Missouri in Columbia and had served in the Navy. His body was donated to Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Memorials go to the George W. Conklin Scholarship Memorial Fund in Cedar Falls Iowa.
John V. Jack Goodson 86 a retired Macon lawyer died Sunday Funeral services were to be held this afternoon at a Macon funeral home with burial in Macon He is survived by his wife Susie Houston of Mexico His brother in law Frank Houston of San Francisco was to fly in Attending from Mexico were Mrs Goodson’s first cousins William B Neate Mrs Ellis Davis and Anderson Gibbs
Funeral services for Mrs. Edith Mae Scott were held today at Arnold funeral home conducted by Rev. C A Trotter of St Paul CME Church. Interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery with music by Mrs. Trotter. Pallbearers named were Garlene Brooks William Taylor Roy Grimmitt Dennis Walker Earl Howard and Harold Curry.
Mrs Alta Stowers of Coloma Michigan sister in law of J W Stowers and Orlen Stowers died at Mercy Hospital Benton Harbor Michigan at 2 pm Saturday after three years ill health Funeral services were to be held that afternoon Elwin Stowers her husband of Dec 24 1913 survives at home Also surviving are three sons William Tom Stowers of St Joseph Michigan Russell Stowers and Robert Stowers of Coloma and seven grandchildren
Funeral services for Holbert J. Dodd 76 of Downey California will be held in Whittier. A Centralia native he lived in Mexico for nearly 50 years and died unexpectedly Saturday morning. Born June 30 1894 in Centralia he moved to Downey in 1945 and is survived by his wife Geraldine Brown five children Donald Ted Sims Jerry and Marjorie Daniels all in Southern California 14 grandchildren a sister Miss Mattie Dodd now in Downey and a brother Leonard of Crystal City Missouri. Services will be at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier.
Canberra AP reports Prime Minister William McMahon announces Australia will pull 1,000 of its 7,000 troops from South Vietnam, a move to be completed before November as Parliament is briefed.
A Randolph County jury found Albert Sweet Potato Mitchell guilty of raping a 68 year old woman after a morning deliberation. The panel sentenced him to 75 years in prison, following a change of venue from Audrain County.
The Missouri House rejected a bill to raise roadbuilding funds by about 12.1 million annually with a flat 25 dollar annual car license fee for all vehicles. Current fees vary by horsepower, leaving small cars paying under 10 dollars.
Devin James Rogers was born at 8:40 am Friday to Mr. and Mrs. James Rogers of 808 S Western Ave. He weighs eight pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Rogers and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Blakemore of Mexico. Mrs. Rogers is Elaine Blakemore. The Ledger reports the birth from Audrain Medical Center officials.
Rescue teams resumed search for 31 missing crew members including Lt Robert Paul of Mexico after the Texaco Oklahoma broke in two in heavy seas off Cape Hatteras. Survivors from a sister ship raised hopes while lifeless bodies were found. oil slicks and a warm Gulf Stream region frame a prolonged, coordinated search over a vast area.
Funeral services for Bob Holmes who died in San Diego Friday will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with graveside rites at Walnut Grove Cemetery. The Rev. John Vanlandingham will officiate. He was the husband of the former Ruth Stuart of Paris.
Parish explained that urban renewal offers may include up to 3600 gift grants for low income owners earning 3000 or less annually to improve homes in the area. Two appraisals are used, and the Mexico Housing Authority can provide a 3 percent loan for repairs. Plans include relocation of mobile homes at the authority’s expense and possible rent assistance up to 4000 over four years for purchasers.
The Missouri Senate advanced an amended one year income tax extension despite a 17 to 14 vote. A proposed deduction of up to 1000 dollars per dependent's education costs drew opposition over revenue loss. An added 10 dollar exemption on certain necessities passed 20 to 7. A housing hearing followed with tax questions and a Project Area Committee meeting announced for Garfield Community Center at 7 30 p m with Ron Westenhaver outlining the FHA 235 loan program.
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