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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1975
Page
8
Official morning readings show mild temperatures with a 30 percent chance of rain on Tuesday. The report lists river stages, lake levels, hospital admissions across multiple towns, births, dismissals, and several traffic and court notices from Audrain and surrounding counties.
Market news notes a $300 bond from Duane Cruzan and a Missouri livestock summary from MISSOURI LIVESTOCK MARKET CENTER detailing hogs, cattle, sheep, and slaughter prices by weight. Crime notes include charges against William M. Farrow for driving without a license, Walter D. Barnett for suspended license, Vernon Little for a bad check under $100, and speeding accusations against several individuals. Marriage license applications list John Edward Elder with Carol Ann Godager and Rex Alan Rodenbaugh with Brenda Louise Sunderland, both of Mexico. National and Chicago market figures show mixed hog and cattle prices and grain quotes with no settled futures.
CENTRALIA Lumir Victor Mika 65 of Route 3 Centralia died suddenly of a heart attack Sunday morning at his home. He was chief social worker of the community care division at the State Hospital in Fulton. Services 10 a.m. Thursday at Zajicek Chapel Wilbur Neb. Burial in Bohemian National Cemetery. Surviving: wife Phyllis B Higgins four children two siblings and four grandchildren. He lived in Centralia since 1943 and had worked in mills and in education. Burial and service details follow in a long obituary with career history and education.
At an Audrain County Democratic rally lawmakers and candidates urged turnout and party unity for next year’s elections. Speakers including State Treasurer Jim Spainhower emphasized primaries to define party philosophy and leadership, urging Democrats to vote, select delegates, and support the eventual nominee. Alongside congressmen and state officials, Audrain officials and local figures attended, with Litton and aides present.
James William Farnen 84 of New Florence died at Audrain Medical Center Mexico after a weeks illness. Funeral services 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church Montgomery City with burial at St Marys Cemetery. Rosary 7 30 p m Tuesday Schlanker Funeral Home Montgomery City visitation after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Born August 24 1891 son of Lawrence and Mary Farnen. Married April 20 1929 in St Louis to Anna Walthers who died on April 20. Survived by sisters Esther Shocklee Montgomery City and Teresa Farnen Kansas City. Preceded by parents wife two brothers and four sisters.
Vandalia James W Newland 55 died at Audrain Medical Center at 12 40 p m Sunday after long illness He was born March 2 1920 son of Younger and Ruth Burroughs Newland He married Mary Creely who survives Funeral services 1 30 p m Tuesday Waters Funeral Home burial Memorial Gardens Vandalia Visitation tonight at the funeral home
Clark Charles L Shafer 63 died Friday afternoon while squirrel hunting about a half mile west of Clark He had heart trouble Veterans Administration Hospital Library WVand lived most of his life in Higbee Renick Clark communities He was WWII veteran Surviving daughter Mrs Ron Brandon Clark two grandchildren Clinton Christopher Brandon brother Earl Shafer Brunswick three sisters Mrs Raymond Longdon Clark Mrs Ruth Wright Harrisburg Mrs Lassie Yoder Brunswick and several nieces and nephews Services were held Sunday at Higbee with burial in Chapel Grove Cemetery Clark
Funeral services for Mrs. George Iva Mae Davis age 75 of Montgomery City were conducted Sunday at the Schlanker funeral home by Rev. Robert Hester. Burial followed in Bethel Cemetery west of Montgomery City with grandsons serving as pallbearers and Miss Jackie Davis as vocalist.
Rhoda Johnson rites conducted Saturday at 1 30 p m at Arnold Funeral Home with Don Wortman officiating in East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery Mrs Shirley Ballinger played organ Pallbearers were Robert Rogers Jim Rogers Jerry Rogers and Roy Rogers
Mrs. Hattie Frances Dorner, 76, a former Mexico resident, died October 19 at her St. Louis home. Born October 1, 1899, in Thompson, she was the daughter of Fletcher and Josie Turner Tinsley. She married Gustav F. Dorner of St. Louis in 1951. he preceded her. Surviving are sister Emma Baxter of St. Louis and three nieces Blanche Phillips of Vandalia and Frances Rehma and Ross Vance of Mexico.
Funeral services for Ben Wybrant were held at 10 30 am today at the Arnold Funeral Home with the Rev Arthur Mersinger officiating and burial in Eastawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs Shirley Ballinger was the organist, pallbearers were Millard Johnson Roy McWilliams Lee Sonwalt David Lehenbauer Jerry Klein and Harry Lehenbauer.
The stock exchange noted a quarter point cut to 7 percent in the prime rate announced by several banks this morning. Analysts predicted the rate would fall further toward 7 percent as trading continued.
Police worry about Tiede Herrema whose health worsened during a weeklong siege at a small row house in Monasterevin. The 53 year old, snatched Oct 3 by Eddie Gallagher and Marian Coyle, suffers breathing difficulty and coughing amid an IRA linked standoff. His wife also suffers nausea and loss of appetite as 300 troops guard the scene.
In Mexico the UNICEF drive fell two thirds short in both money and children. Rev. George Wraith reported donations around 245 dollars, about one third of the usual total of six to eight hundred, as about half to two thirds of residents were not solicited.
A Halloween dummy made by a Mexico family was stolen from a chair on Saturday night. Two missing dummies were reported by Larry Wells and Porter Hatfield. The 18th annual rummage sale at St Matthew's Episcopal Church was a big success, aiding the needy and a Salvation Army donation in Columbia. Leaf hauling by CAR and Mrs Hal Randolph collected 200 to 300 bags for composting, with leaves left at Gibson store area. The Jaycee haunted house drew 300 visitors in two hours, with minor vandalism quickly controlled.
Two heifers found dead seven miles south of Buffalo with left eye and ear missing and sexual organs removed. Sheriff suspects tranquilizer gun as no struggle or blood at scenes. First such case in Buffalo area, part of broader Missouri incidents.
CHICAGO AP three nutrition authorities told the American Dental Association meeting that sugar is a health hazard and adds only calories. Nordsick cited rising per capita sugar use and hidden sugar in foods while Ahrens linked sugar to high blood pressure and related diseases. Dunning urged fluoridation, reduced between meal snacks, and school fluoride applications to protect teeth.
Madrid AP The 82 year old dictator Francisco Franco survived heart attacks and a gastric hemorrhage but showed heart rhythm problems as Spain faced a potential end to his 36 year rule. Medical bulletins praised improving cardiocirculation while crowds gathered at Pardo Palace awaiting word on his fate and the Regency Council prepared to assume power until Juan Carlos is sworn in as king.
In Harrisburg Missouri an 8 year old Boone County resident Porter Simm died from injuries in a Sunday house fire. Firefighters arrived to find the home destroyed and a blaze cause undetermined. The loss was estimated at 10000 dollars.
Firearm deer permits went on sale today per Audrain County Clerk John Jesse. Season runs from November 15 to November 23. Resident permits cost 7.90 dollars, non resident permits 30.40 dollars. On sale at Shinn Drug Ladonia Kerr Hardware Vandalia Graf and Sons Ken's Sports Center Mexico and the courthouse city clerk's office.
Oklahoma City police officers return to work after accepting a city contract offer ending a three day walkout. City officials had to bring in outside help to patrol the city during the stoppage.
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