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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1970

Page

8

Weather and police notes from Missouri area report

Local weather forecast notes fair and cool nights with highs in the 60s to 70s. Police reports cover a wrong-way collision near Mexico and vandalism at a high school construction site. Grain and livestock markets in St Louis and Chicago show varied quotes, with detailed cattle, hog and sheep figures and a railroad boxcar incident under investigation.

Missouri Lake of the Ozarks Om de Terre Casansens Milo Musso Livestock Wissouri St. Louis National Stockyards Ill

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Across Multiple Missouri Towns

Audrain Hospital reports multiple admissions including Mrs. Arthur W Todd Mrs W J Rawlings Mrs James W Gentry Robert D Newbrough John Mundy and others from Mexico Paris Wellsville Vandalia and Centralia Dismissals list several patients and a birth at New Florence occurred today Died: Edwin E Campbell Auxvasse Marriage licenses issued for residents including Eleanor Strathope City and several from Vandalia and Rush Hill.

Audrain Hospital Arthur W. Todd W. J. Rawlings James W. Gentry Robert D. Newbrough John Mundy Polly J. Dell Mexico Charles Rickard Paris Cordia L. Crigler Mon- City Ethel F. Marshall Julia Jackson Wellsville Dany Hutcheson Vandalia Harry W. McCoy Homer Lee Wilkerson Wesley DeTienne Middletown Fay C. Comett Rush Hill Lagrence Sanders Montgomery Gordon Burton Dubhbert Martinsure Donald Shuck Clyde Sterrett Clarence L Northcutt Centralia Marvin Ferrell Vie Armstrong En Fiber Arles Rogers Arthur Ge

Episcopal Unification Study Plan Moves Forward

Episcopal representatives in Houston voted to launch a two year grass roots study of a plan to unify their church with eight other major denominations. The process aims to inform members and solicit criticism while not committing to final approval.

Houston Tex Episcopal Gover

Funeral Held Sunday For Stoutsville Woman

Paris Missouri dispatch reports Bertha Loutenschlager of Stoutsville is buried after dying at Pleasant View Rest Home Paris. Survivors include two sons Otto and Chris and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. A second brief item notes a Rock Island Line collision near Raytown Missouri killing one engineer Virgil Thompson of Eldon and injuring two crewmen.

Rock Island Line Kansas City Raytown Virgil Thompson Eldon Paris Bertha Loutenschlager Wilson Funeral Monroe City James Culpepper Zille Loutenschlager Pleasant View Hest Episcopal Church Sodogan Rock Iside Episcopal Church Springs Earl Martha A. Luster United Presbyterian Church Grosse United Methodist Church Hanover Germany Christian Church Chris Lou It Ples United Church of Kennewick Odist Episcopal Church Wash Ruth Ramage Northwest Ler Stanley M Otto Stoutsville Chris Sted Stills

Stock Market Drops Pause But Dow Recovers Afternoon

The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up near 758.49 after a midday dip, with advances leading losses on the New York Stock Exchange. Analysts cited persistent selling from Friday while noting uneven gains across sectors such as oils rails metals utilities and aircraft. Major movers included National Mortgage up to 49 percent and Digital Equipment rising to 71 as others like Polaroid and Milgo showed mixed results.

Commete Bancshares Wetterau Tridustries Inenco Kaiser _Aluminum Corr Purina Cons Dome York New York Stock Exchange Dow Associated Press Federal National Mortgage Natomas University Computing British Petroleum Mac Polaroid Amex Cole National Milgo- Flectronic Digital Equipment Marshall Industries Inhi Menasco

Juvenile Drug Arrests Hit Prairie Village

In Prairie Village Kansas a 13 year old boy and a 15 year old girl were arrested over the weekend on drug possession and sale charges. The girl faced hashish charges while the boy faced marijuana hashish and hallucinogenic drugs. At Shawnee Mission East High School 4.5 grams hashish was seized from the girl and two capsules from the boy at Indian Hills Junior High were found to contain M D A. Police also found 47 capsules cigarettes and a hypodermic needle at the boy's home. Both youths were released to their parents pending juvenile hearings. Johnson County remains a high income suburb of Kansas City.

Prairie Village Kan.ap Shawnee Mission East High School Johnson County Indian Hills James Bridgens Shawnee Mission Hospital

Emmett H Sims Dies in Michigan

Emmett H Sims 80 a retired barber from Centralia and Jacksonville died Saturday in Mount Morris Michigan after two months as a patient. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cater Funeral Home Moberly with burial in Moberly. He was born April 10 in River community and is survived by his former wife Maryes a son Rulen Sims of Atlanta Ga a grandson two brothers Edgar Sims Centralia Glenn Sims Mexico and sisters Mrs Jason Boner Mrs Arle Elsie J C Fyall all of Centralia area.

Centralia Cater Moberiy Eel H. Sims Barrie Jacksonville Mount Morris Mich Buia Moberly Mr. Sims Eee River Maryes Rulen Sims Atlanta Edgar Sims Centratia Glenn Sims Mexico Jason Marie) Boner Arle Elsie An J.C Sapa) Fyal Centralia Area

Miss Theresa Wright Burial At Auxvasse Church

Funeral services were held for Theresa Ann Wright 22 at Auxvasse Methodist Church. She died Friday at University of Missouri Medical Center. Born January 26 1948 in Mexico she was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Maxine Millar Wright. Survived by her father, mother and brother Ronnie Wright. Burial at Auxvasse Cemetery with arrangements by Maupin Funeral Home and Scout Troop 56 pallbearers.

Auxvasse Theresa Ann Wright Auxvasse Methodist Church Miss Wright University of Missouri Medical Center Mexico Tom Maxine Millar Wright Callaway Memorial Hospital Audrain Hospital Auxvassée Ronnie Wright Rush Hill Roy Pinson Auxvasse Cemetery Maupin! Funeral Home Scout Troop 56

Edwin E Campbell Dies at 70 in Auxvasse

Edwin E Campbell 70 of Auxvasse a retired postal clerk died this morning at Audrain Hospital after weeks as a patient Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 am at the Presbyterian Church Auxvasse with Rev Charles Fugate burial in Auxvasse Cemetery Maupin Funeral Home is handling arrangements Friends may call after 4 pm tomorrow He was born January 20 1900 in Callaway County a son of W B and Susan Henderson Campbell His wife died years ago He leaves a sister Mrs Nancy Beckett of Jefferson and a niece Mrs Nancy Lee Mars

Auxvasse Edwin E. Campbell Audrain Hospital Presbyterian Church Charles Fugate Aux Vasse Maupin Funeral Home Callaway County W. B Susan Henderson Campbell Nancy Beckett Jeffer Aes Nancy Lee Mars

R. R. Green of Sturgeon Dies at 78

Roy Ray Green 78, lifelong Sturgeon resident and World War I veteran, died unexpectedly at home. Born October 16, 1892 in Clark, he was the son of Martin and Maggie Caldwell Green and married Anna Opal Green. Survived by four sisters, funeral Friday at 2 p.m. at the Christian Church of Sturgeon with Rev. James Jones. burial in Chapel Grove Cemetery, Clark.

Sturgeon Roy Ray Green Heas Martin Maggie Caldwell Green Clark Ma Anna Opal Green Green First Christian Church of Centralia Lillie Robinson Earl Kitty) Hickman Newton Iowa Day White Seattle Wash Sepha Avery San Fernando Calif Christian Church of James Jones Chapel Grove Clark Meador

Mrs Maury Rickhoff Dies at 83 in New Florence

Mrs. Maury Rickhoff 83 of New Florence died Monday night at Rosedale Nursing Home Silex born Oct 7 1887 near Big Spring daughter of Fritz and Ann Grave Gerteman married Maury Rickhoff Aug 14 1907 survived by husband four daughters nine grandchildren two sisters and two brothers funeral Wednesday at New Florence Methodist Church Rev Homer Steinhardt officiating burial at Schigaker Funeral Home Montgomery City

New Florence Maury Mary Josephine) Rickhoff Rosedale Silex Big Spring Fritz Ann Grave Gerteman Eldon Ruth Pendergrass Dale Mary Noble Montgomery Ence Oery City Me Gees Fred Gurdeman Concordia Xee Taies Alfred Montgomery City Gon Omar New Florence Methodist Church Homer Steinhardt

Dogs audition for Red Stockings Follies at Presser Hall

Several poodles an Irish Terrier and other dogs auditioned for an operatic production number during last night’s rehearsal. The audience can see which parts they play in the Follies Friday and Saturday at Presser Hall.

Goitie Red Stockings Follies Auditiot Presser Hall

Mongler Honored In KC Tonight For 1970 71 OYF

Missouri's Outstanding Young Farmer of 1970 71 Terry Dolan of Trenton will receive a trip to Madison Wisconsin to join four national winners. About 700 guests expected at the OYF recognition banquet at Hotel Muehlebach in Kansas City. Winners include Dolan first, Roy Mongler of Mexico Route 2 and Eugene Kime of Jamesport as runners up. Local Jaycees from across Missouri will attend and plaques will be awarded by Missouri Jaycee president Allen Murfin.

Missouri Kansas City Missouri Jaycee Allen Murfin Gladstone Terry Dolan Trenton Madison Wis Standard Gil Co U.S Jaycees Central Soya and Jits Master Mix Wendell Meeker George McCollum Wayne Atkins Columbia George Alden Hamilton Marvin Luebrs

Stewardess Picket Lines Are Set Up

Washington AP reports Trans World Airlines canceled all U S flights and limited overseas service as mediators resumed talks to resolve a stewardess and pursers strike. Domestic routes were halted while trans Atlantic and trans Pacific flights to gateway cities such as Paris Rome London and Hong Kong continued. Further wage dispute talks were to resume later today.

Washington Trans World Airlines U.S Paris Rome London Hong Kong Africa Whe

Quebec Crackdown Expands After Kidnap Case

Soldiers and police pushed a roundup of FLA members in Montreal as Quebec Province sealed off from Canada. Military helicopters patrolled the city while 1,627 raids were conducted and 341 arrests made since Friday in the ongoing operation following the cross border kidnapping and murder.

Quebec Liberation Front FLA Cross and Laporte Montreal Quebec Canada

NAACP Suit Charges Discrimination Enforcement Failure

The NAACP Legal Defense Fund sues in U S District Court charging Howard Heath Education and Welfare Secretary Ellott Richardson and civil rights chief Stanley Pottinger with widespread willful failure to enforce nondiscrimination in federal aid to education. The suit represents 2 public school students in Mississippi Louisiana Tennessee Virginia and Arkansas claiming general default of enforcement since 1964 reauthorization.

Washington (Ap Nixon Ponicieeson U.S Ellott Richardson HEW

Management Club Gives Sing-Out 50 Dollars at Empire Club

Sing Out Mexico performed 15 selections at the A. P Green Refractories Co meeting, where President William S. Lowe presented a $50 check to advisor Paul Holbrook for a sound system. Ten sales staff from Mexico attended, with 160 people present praising the program as stimulating.

Mexico A. P Green Refractories Co Empire Club William S. Lowe Paul Holbrook Holbrook Lowe Mr. Holbrook America Terry Talley Holly Nielsen Charley Mcintosh Carl Schoeppel Julie Copeland Sheri Lotz Jim Forbis Judy Davis Bud Gilbert Alice Smith Marcella Pomroy Kim Everett Ewise Dewey Payton He Richardson Bill Thompson Ef.b Greenlite Irvin Charles John R. Barfield Charles Dooley Billy É ‘Storck Larry Jackson Edward Strausz J. B. Trash Monsanto Co Texas City Tex Harry L Judd U.S. Gypsum Chicago Bill Renner Columbia D.C John Seure Toledo Pete Cesay

Breakins Reported At Molino Lime Quarry and Merritt Clinic

Two break ins near Molino Lime Quarry Route 2 Mexico net thieves about 95 dollars. A separate burglary at Merritt Animal Clinic on Highway 54 east saw a west side window removal, a desk drawer jimmied, and a portable typewriter taken. Deputy Jim Littrell notes two deposit bags containing 50 and 5 dollars. nothing else missing. Dr. David Wyatt reported the break at 7:30 a.m. Judge Meredith warns against disruption as Washington University student Howard Mechanic faces federal charges for alleged interference during a May 5 protest. verdict and sentencing details await next month.

Molino Route 2 Mexico Jim Littrell Sebeetts Raymonds Littrell Merritt Animal Clinic Highway 54 Littrell Reparte Lerwood David Wyatt Meredith ST. Louis Washington University Howard Mechanic Washington University Air Force Rotc Fedral St. Louis Court of Appeals

Dick Cavett Secures Renewal for Late Night Show

New York AP reports ABC signed Dick Cavett to another year as host of the late night talk show extending his run through 1971. The renewal comes after Cavett's period of strong critical notices and replaces Joey Bishop who left last December.

Dick Cavett New York ABC Cavett Joey Bishop

Scattered Clashes In Viet War Near Da Nang

In the Da Nang region South Vietnamese and U S forces report killing 129 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong and capturing 30, while suffering light allied casualties. The enemy pressed mortar and rocket attacks on a Special Forces camp and the town of Thuong Duc, with heavy fighting and shelling continuing for days. Three South Vietnamese soldiers died and 18 wounded. four Americans were killed and 21 wounded in other sectors and booby trap incidents.

Saigon da Nang Thuong Duc U.S Vietnam

Convicted Killer in Chicago Tactics During Escape Attempt

Gene R. Lewis, 27, jailed for a 1968 murder, tried to escape the Criminal Courts Building. He seized guard Makowski in an elevator, fired at officers, then hid in a courtroom with hostages including Michael Stevenson. Prosecutors said he used a weapon smuggled in a book. Police returned fire. Stevenson and Makowski were wounded.

Chicago Chale Polce Gene R. Lewis Criminal Courts Lewis Walter Makowski Makowski Michael Stevenson Pra

Doctor Sees Hope in Drug Problem

Dr. C. R. Hornaff outlines a community based approach to drug education at a Missouri mental health meeting in Louisiana, stressing physicians and pharmacists play key roles in educating the public about pharmaceuticals and abuse. New officers were elected for the six county association. Dr. Ed S. Wallace received a plaque. Also reported: E W Cotton Woods, aviation pioneer and airport manager, died at 69 in Columbia.

C. R. Hornaff Dental Missouri Louisiana Zie America Roy Kinder Paris O. T. Harris Fulton Dysart David C. Hubbard Centralia Ed S. Wallace Frank Paxson Martinsburg Wallace M. Lewis Association Charles Lewellen C. R. Brooks Center Lois Hastings Doro- Faloh Woesere Odie Tgam Center Ar Glen Mutti Rol Rush Hill M Genter Walter “Granan Swan Perry Virgil’ Timmerber Adare Rett Jonesburg Joe Marlow Jr Montgomery Wayne “Chandler Cotton Woods Columbia E. W. (Cotton) Woods Missouri Aviation

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