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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1972
Page
12
The Norfolk and Western bridge over the Mississippi at Hannibal Mo was closed after a towboat pushing nine barges struck it. Five barges remained lodged. four drifted downstream and ashore. No injuries were reported.
Queen Elizabeth II plans a private family visit to the Duke of Windsor at Bois du Boulogne on May 18 during a state visit to France. Prince Philip and Wallis Warfield Simpson will also attend, per Buckingham Palace.
Local court actions involve Locust Street crossing warning study and county road matters. Various community notices include senior citizens meeting May 11 with Dianna Myers presenting on Talking Book Films and Turkeys season update. Community groups report club meetings, awards, and local fines for license and fishing violations.
Mr and Mrs Lyndal Barker of Benton City name their son born April 27 at Audrain Medical Center Jason Troy Barker He is sibling to Steven Dale 10 Kevin Dean 8 and Angela Ruth 2 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert Tratchel of Benton City and Mrs Charles Niekamp of Mexico Mr Barker works for Wetterall Foods Inc.
Vandalia residents share weekend visits with Mr. and Mrs. Lester Winnans of Toulon as they toured from the South. Van-Far High School musicians earned ratings at a Columbia music contest with Charlotte Clinton and Paula Sutton among those praised for flute solos and quartets. Accompanists Jack Lange and Donna Nolan joined Bert Cowley on the trip. Wendell Talbert and family visited Kirksville, while Dwaine Rees from the University of Missouri stayed with his parents in town.
In Baltimore Fireman Louis C. Jordan received a commendation for reviving an infant who stopped breathing. The child recovered and was later put up for adoption. Jordan was awarded custody due to the mother’s inability to care for the children.
Personal news from Wellsville details local church and civic events during the second week of September. Pastor Banke, new county chairman for Volunteers Against Hunger, urged pastors to nominate one person for a committee. June Ministerial Alliance meeting planned for June 6 at Grandpa's Kitchen. Refreshments by Mrs. Agnes Morris and Mrs. Fred Shepard. Mrs. H.L. Burwell traveled with friends to Minneapolis for the Grand Chapter of the Supreme White Shrine of Jerusalem, expected return Friday. Mrs. K.P. Scholl hosted by Mrs. Roy Halslip in Mexico. Senior Citizens Club hosted a Tuesday program with hobby displays and iced tea. W. K. Hintz and others attended a Sunday gathering. a Delta Zeta Mother’s Day program featured a verse and a prayer. Transportation needs for the elderly discussed. Ron Dixon family visited Wellsville relatives for Sunday dinner. Rebekah meeting highlighted Mother’s Day observance s in the community room.
Program leader presented A Mother's Influence as the scripture reading was by Mrs Jennie Robinson. A reading titled Mother's Love was given by Mrs Donald Wright. Mrs Odem was nominated for District Deputy President, Mrs Edwin Flook conducted the business meeting and refreshments were served. Eleven members attended the meeting and Silent Auction followed.
Centralia Corinthians members delivered the prayer and answered roll call with phrases such as My Favorite Type of Furniture and Tell Something About Your Mother. April 12 afternoon was spent visiting Campbell Nursing Home residents with April birthdays. The practice will repeat in May. Prizes Tuesday evening went to Mrs. J. W. Kreutzer Mrs. Alonzo Sims and Mrs. Ira Roberts.
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