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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1976
Page
3
Local weather synopsis for Ledgerland and Missouri region with forecast of increasing clouds and snow flurries, plus Missouri River levels at several gauges. Admissions at Audrain Medical Center list numerous names. births and dismissals noted. Public safety report mentions an injury from a vehicle crash and an oblique death notice for 85 year old William Damron.
The Daily Record reports multiple petty crimes and legal actions including two bicycle thefts at residential addresses on West Street and outside Jay's IGA Foodliner, plus a vehicle incident on Route B. Magistrate Court sees driving while intoxicated, speeding, improper parking and license suspensions, with several sentences and fines. Circuit and Probate Courts list damages, appeals, executors, and complex estates including Beulah Belcher and Leva Branstetter cases. Also listed are yesterday’s cash grain, Missouri livestock market results, and Chicago futures.
Over the counter notes include Mercantile Bank Corp at 27 bid 26 asked and Wetterau at 165 percent asked while NYSE figures feature Robbie Brooks at 3 with mixed moves. Dow Jones Tuesday closes near 930 as the market recovers from an early dip with Reserve Oil and Gas up 1 percent leading most active issues.
John Tee Cobb 46 of Baltimore former Montgomery City and Wellsville resident died at a Baltimore hospital after a long illness. He served in the Air Force for 200 years. Born February 21 1930 in Montgomery County he was survived by his wife Gloria five children a grandson and several siblings. Funeral arrangements are pending at Schlanker Funeral Home.
Funeral services for James Henry Adkisson 73 of Centralia were held in the Fenton Funeral Chapel with Larry Smith pastor of Parkview Christian Church officiating. Organist Mrs Carl Yaeger accompanied Kevin Smith soloist. pallbearers named. Burial at Glendale Memorial Gardens. A correction note follows about pricing in a previous ad for JAYS JGA and IGA products.
William Resheau Damron 43 of Holliday died Tuesday at Audrain Medical Center. Born July 29 1889 in Missouri to Edward and Rosalee Brisco Damron he was a drag line operator retired for years. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. at Eolia Methodist Church with ministers Hendricks and Lorton. visitation today after 3 at Agnew Funeral Home Paris and 1 2 p.m. Wednesday at church. Burial in Eolia cemetery.
The Rev. A.K. Jones, 74, of Urbana Illinois, formerly of Mexico, died Tuesday morning after an extended illness. Born February 23, 1902 in Callaway County, he was an evangelist for 25 years with the Nazarene churches. Surviving include his wife, two sons Melvin and Jack, a daughter Jeanette, five sisters, one brother, nine grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Services listed for Friday at 1:30 p.m. in Urbana.
Funeral services for Lee Schunemeyer 64 of Route 2 Centralia will be held tonight at 7 30 at the Fenton Funeral Chapel Centralia with Harold Coats and Wayne Nazarenus Seventh Day Adventist pastors officiating Miss Pam Gibb organist will accompany Brenda Dye soloist Burial will be at Owensville city cemetery after a Thursday funeral service at 1 30 p m at the Gottenstreeter Funeral Home Owensville Honorary pallbearers include Gary Stowers Carlos Koffin Ralph Snideman George Huisman Jr Gano Chance Truman Ritchie Leon Hudson and Gerald Bryson who mourn his death earlier Tuesday morning at home.
Africa’s black nations plan another push for Security Council approval of economic and military sanctions on South Africa after the General Assembly adopted 10 antiapartheid resolutions. A U S Britain and France face scrutiny as Western allies trading with Pretoria. A U N debate looms with a proposed arms embargo and a Sweden ban on new investments. The assembly praised black Africans’ right to struggle and condemned Israel as a collaborator, while the United States and allies abstained on several resolutions. The study by the American Jewish Congress questions the strictness of embargo enforcement by the U S and West Germany.
Gary Mark Gilmore appeared in Utah Supreme Court to urge the state to carry out his death by firing squad at 8 am Monday. He said he accepted the sentence and wanted no delay, while new counsel urged the court to proceed. The justices did not rule immediately on revoking the stay.
Ford refuses to discuss the post election phone call to former President Richard Nixon. White House aides confirm the call occurred last Thursday. Ford, vacationing in Palm Springs, said only that he called Nixon to say hello as reporters pressed for details.
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