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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1971
Page
4
Mt Etna erupts continuing lava flow through vineyards and farms near Fornazzo Sicily. A two day old crater sends flaming rocks high while residents evacuate as fire trucks and Red Cross assist. The gray death devastates fields as 400 villagers watch.
Governor Hearnes in Jefferson City announces the reappointment of Lucille Ferry of Nevada Missouri to the State Board of Nursing. The move affirms continuity in state nursing governance and regulatory oversight.
George C Powell of Mexico has been admitted to Phillips Home. The brief notice records his transfer to the care facility.
Jacksonville teachers protested Julie Nixon Eisenhower being assigned near her home four blocks from residence. DTA said about 70 teachers called. law allows district placement. superintendent’s discretion cited. Memorial Day Safety Stop in Vandalia by Prairie Rangers set for May 31 with free coffee and lemonade for motorists. grand prize tickets sold for Christmas Coffee Break December 6 at VFW Hall. next Prairie Rangers meeting June 9 at Vandalia Bank social room.
Central Miss Marianne Berry plans to attend William Jewell College at Liberty this summer and then return to Central Methodist College in the fall to graduate. William Jewell College announced Wednesday that she would transfer.
Stafford Kansas AP report says Stafford High School planned theme Yesterday Today and Tomorrow for the commencement by an unnamed Haysman who never delivered his speech. Superintendent Marvin Cooper announced no speaker, noting Yesterday we had a speaker, today we don't and tomorrow the district will be $100 richer. The ceremony started five minutes late and finished under 30 minutes.
The three surviving Dionne quints plan a quiet birthday dinner with friends at a Montreal area restaurant. Germain Allard says the sisters enjoy a normal life with less public attention. Cecile, Annette, and Yvonne live in Quebec towns. Emile and Marie died years ago.
Wellsville readers learn of the Lowry clan with members in Des Moines Union and Raytown plus Topeka and Warrensburg. Enumerates graduates from the state college as well as former students and notes family ties across several towns. Lester Valle and wife visit Belleville Illinois after a heart attack patient brother Walter Haywood shows some improvement.
Gary L. Beatty of Mexico joined 29 University of Missouri students and faculty initiated into Omicron Delta Epsilon for economics. The May 7 ceremony at the Ranch House Restaurant featured remarks by Professor Erwin K. Zingler, national president of the society.
Mrs. Russell Cox of Santa Fe opened a new restaurant in Santa Fe located in the former Snayder Hotel building. Teresa Smashey, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Sunday, was kicked in the eye by a horse north of Santa Fe. Mrs. E. W. Potter of Laurie Missouri, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walker Carter of Santa Fe, fell at home May 2 and suffered a broken rib and a cracked rib. Mrs Cox will take reservations for dinner and the restaurant is open.
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