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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1972
Page
10
Official 1:00 a.m. readings show temps 58 to 65 with a 24 hour high of 89 and a low of 65. Hydro data, precip totals, sun times, and extended Missouri outlook accompany a long list of local deaths births marriages police and highway patrol reports, with numerous names and towns noted.
In Monterey Motel proceedings a change of venue to Monroe County was granted for Darrell Lee Englah on a driving while intoxicated and speeding charge. Linda Joyce Plaster, represented by Van Matre and Van Matre, filed for divorce from Donald Laumain Plaster. The Missouri livestock market and Chicago grain reports follow, with cattle, hog, and feeder prices and national stock market updates.
Richard A. Sampo was found not guilty after a trial on a charge of permitting consumption of liquor on premises after closing hours. The ruling concludes the magistrate court case with the defendant cleared of the charge.
Mrs Conrad Harrison reports a ripe patio tomato on four vines at 5 Sunset Lane with one red and three turning. Flowers bloom townwide. A 1895 ledger note from Wheeler Davis asks readers to reach out if they recall him. Locusts and starlings roil town while Khoury League youth games draw praise.
An ad feature in Ladger promotes ongoing savings on household essentials, inviting readers to spot deals and earn value through smart shopping. The piece emphasizes consistent bargains and practical tips for budget-conscious households.
Funeral services for Mrs Roberta Edwards 60 of Los Angeles were held at Waters Funeral Home with Rev Randall Cone officiating. Burial followed in Vandalia Cemetery. pallbearers were nephews Stanley Roger Darwin James J W Christensen Dean Christensen and Richard Watson. She was born April 24 1912 in Vandalia and married Bert Edwards in 1937. She leaves two sons Dale Edwin and Gary Dean, daughter Janet Leck, grandson Craig Leck, three brothers Jesse Wayne and Paul James, and a sister Mrs Walter Christensen. She moved from Vandalia 33 years ago.
Eight men and four women were selected as jurors in a lawsuit by Opal Bonney against National Life and Accident Insurance Co over the 1970 death of Riley C. Bonney. The suit seeks 5250 dollars plus interest and fees, with attorneys listed for both sides.
Missouri Military Academy received a 45000 dollar donation from the Parent Alumni Committee for MMA Development. Fernando Tremari of Mexico City won the Don Hooten Fellowship Cup as cadets selected by vote. Ted Manassa and Todd Minnigerede were valedictorians of the high and junior schools. Awards went to Bill Hedger, Mario Rodrigues, Lloyd Hartley, Jim Edmonston, and others for leadership, journalism, and achievement. Commencement drew over 1000 visitors as Tremain handed baton to John Reddick for 1972-73.
Funeral services for Will F Reading 86 of Vandalia were held this afternoon led by Rev Wallace W Thurman of First Presbyterian Church. Burial followed in Vandalia Cemetery with pallbearers Johnny Morris LA Kraft Cecil Gayhart Lester Branstetter Claudie Cook and Wilmer Butts. Reading died at 5:30 am Sunday at Tri county Nursing Home after years of ill health. He was born near Curryville September 30 1886 son of John and Isabel Carter Reading. He married Virginia Ball February 17 1910 in Estes. Surviving are three sons Charles Vandalia John Coronado California Billy Lee North Hollywood California three daughters Virginia Brandt New York City Frances Pettit Denton Texas Nelle Levy Canyon City Colorado nine grandchildren and several half siblings. He was a lifelong Vandalia resident retired farmer 20 years ago and moved into Vandalia 15 years ago. He belonged to the Presbyterian Church and the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years.
Mrs. Emma Buford Vaughn aged 92 of 202 Sturgeon Street Wellsville died Sunday evening at her daughter’s home. Born June 23 1879 in Audrain County she was the daughter of John W and Isabella Wright O Daniel. Survived by daughter Pearl Yelton Wellsville son Donald Vaughn Martinsburg twelve grandchildren twenty four great grandchildren five great great grandchildren. Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday Myers Funeral Home Wellsville conducted by Rev Quentin Boyd burial Wellsville Cemetery visitation 6 to 8 pm tonight at the funeral home.
Mrs Christine Pauline Murray 73 of Martinsburg died at a Fulton hospital after an extended illness. Born December 1 1898 she was married to Leo Murray in 1929 he died in 1965. Survived by four Borgmeyer brothers two Borgmeyer sisters two sons Joseph in Minneapolis Donald in Kansas City and a daughter Mary Elizabeth Love Jr. in Mexico. Funeral 9 am Thursday at St Josephs Catholic Church Martinsburg with burial in St Josephs Cemetery. Rosary 8 pm Wednesday at Arnold Funeral Home in Mexico.
In Hershey Pennsylvania the Pennsylvania State Police Academy will conclude 67 years as an all state institution when 14 women join the class of 135 cadets for a six month training program culminating in graduation.
Mrs. Cora Frances Gregory 90 of Vandalia died Saturday at Audrain Medical Center Mexico after six weeks as a patient. Born near Perry January 2 1882 she was married to Charles W Gregory in 1904 who died in 1959. Survived by a daughter Orpha Paris a sister Edith Hawkinson five grandchildren six great grandchildren two great great grandchildren and preceded by a son Cecil L Gregory and a daughter Irene Peer. She was a longtime Vandalia Perry resident and member of First Baptist Church. Burial followed at Perry cemetery with grandsons pallbearers.
Carroll Hamilton 83 father of C. C. Hamilton of 616 N Kentucky Jd. died Saturday from a heart attack. lifelong Clark area resident and retired GM&O railroad section worker. Funeral services held Monday at Cater funeral home Moberly. Grandsons Lanny Hamilton of Columbia and Lyle Hamilton served as pallbearers.
Funeral services were held in Phoenix Arizona for Mrs Burt Kate Squiers formerly of Mexico. In her eighties she died Saturday in Phoenix. She was predeceased by her husband and survived by son Don L Squiers of Phoenix and sisters Georgia Hamilton of Mexico and Marie Lindsey of Jefferson City.
Dennis Lee Butch Florke 22 died May 26 in Jean Nevada in an automobile accident. He was stationed at Las Vegas with the Air Force and formerly lived in Centralia. Born November 27 1949 he is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs John Florke of Blue Eye Missouri his wife Barbara Ann Kling Florke a daughter Carrie Ann a sister Donna Jean Florke and two brothers Donald and Devon all at home. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at St Pauls Lutheran Church Branson Missouri with burial at Pine Crest Cemetery Kimberling City.
Mrs. Ora Lauretta Curry 74 of 524 S Central St Centralia died at Sherwood Arms Nursing Home after a long illness born March 22 1898 in Centralia. She married John William Curry December 30 1919 in Kansas City Missouri survived by husband three sons a daughter two grandchildren two brothers and a sister. Services at 2 pm at Fenton Funeral Chapel Centralia with Rev Joe Acuff officiating burial in East Lawn Cemetery Mexico.
Springfield Missouri AP Sam Hamra 7th District Democratic chairman endorsed Senator George McGovern for the presidential nomination urging youth political involvement. Hamra will back McGovern personally and as district chairman while Missouri’s Symington Angleton Eagleton and Gov Hearnes previously backed Muskie. At the 7th District Convention May 16 an uncommitted delegate slate was chosen with Hamra named an uncommitted delegate.
Representatives of the New Democratic Coalition from Boone County will be in Mexico Thursday, June 1. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. at St. Matthews Episcopal Church. Rory Ellinger of Columbia is president of the Missouri NDC. All interested Democrats are invited to this meeting. Reports of the 9th district caucus held in Hannibal will also be given. MEMPHIS, Tenn. Entertainer Danny Thomas has announced an $8.7 million statewide fundraising drive to finance expansion of the facility.
In Springfield Missouri Dr Rudolph Zatezalo filed a libel suit seeking about two million dollars against the Missouri Republican State Committee and several officials including Attorney General John Danforth and Auditor Kit Bond. The case cites campaign ads linking Zatezalo to former finance official C W Culley and concerns the First State Bank closure in Bonne Terre. The committee met in executive session during the state convention but took no action. Zatezalo formerly practiced as a Clinton chiropractor before joining a Kansas City bank staff.
Washington AP reports the 1973 budget faces month to month funding as Congress nears July 1. Only the Congress appropriation cleared both houses, at 514.7 million, but a Capitol front extension dispute stalls further bills. Stopgap funding likely for executive, judicial, and other functions amid 175 billion in pending spending bills led by defense at 77 billion.
Mrs. Johnson notes many volunteers aided a glass drive and thanks them, while two thirds of a container’s glass was refused by crushers for containing plate glass. The glass will be disposed of in the city landfill. A lawnmower engine powered crusher jammed by a faulty clutch halted operations.
Four killed when a Delta DC9 on a training flight crashed at Greater Southwest International Airport in Fort Worth Texas. Three pilots and an FAA inspector died after the plane hit the ground and burst into flames. A witness described the plane skidding and breaking apart upon impact.
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