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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1976

Page

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Mid-Missouri Concert Association Plans Mexico Series

Local citizens form the Mid-Missouri Concert Association in Mexico to present three performances at Presser Hall. The American Vocal Ensemble opens Oct 16, flamenco guitarist Ronald Radford appears Feb 13, and Lee Erwin on May 7. Membership drive targets 280 memberships with prices 10 dollars adult 5 student 25 family.

Mid-Missouri Concert Association Mexico Ronald Radford Lee Erwin Presser Hall American Vocal Ensemble Carlos Montoya Lee Ersin Arthur Godfrey George Comfort Association

Marines slain in estate burglary attempt near Bluffton

Two Marines swam across the May River to burglarize a 40 acre Bluffton island estate owned by Henry Cram. The owner, a 69 year old plantation proprietor, fired twice with a .38 revolver, killing Sgt Jon Adams Jr and Lance Cpl Lawrence Powell. A third Marine, Sgt Robert Nunez, was in custody on burglary charges.

Jon M. Adams Jr High Point N.C Lance Lawrence R. Powell Union Town N.J Bluffton

Police End 21-Hour Hijack Waiting Game

Police stormed a hijacked Indian Airlines jet at Lahore airport ending a 21 hour standoff. Six skyjackers were captured and seven crew members freed with no reported injuries among passengers or crew. The raid details and hijacker nationalities were not disclosed.

Lahore Pakistan Indian Airlines Foreign Ministry India

Wall Of Water Races Through Desert Town Ocotillo Cal

A flash flood from Tropical Storm Kathleen sent a four foot wall of water through Ocotillo and surrounding areas. At least four people were killed, including two in Ocotillo, with many homes bridges and railroad tracks destroyed. Dozens were stranded and officials feared more deaths as search efforts continued. The storm also caused damage in Palm Desert Las Vegas and Los Angeles area with major highway washouts and traffic jams.

Ocotillo Calif Kathleen J. Leonard Speer Imperial County San Diego el Centro Here Yura Ariz Mexico San Jacinto Mountains Palm Desert Nevada Arizona Speer Laguna Mountains Imperial Valley Southern Pacific Railway Los Angeles Las Vegas Nev

Missouri Military Academy Hosts First Cadet Mixer Evening

Social activities start at Missouri Military Academy with a cadet mixer at 5 p.m. in the Student Center. The dance, sponsored by Major and Mrs. Ronald Kelly, offers recorded music and refreshments for new cadets to meet local guests.

Missouri Military Academy Ronald Kelly

Theodore Haverich Dies At Home

Theodore Haverich 76 of Vandalia died Friday at 8 p.m. at his home. A retired farmer and brick plant worker, he was born December 1 1899 in West Germany. Survived by wife Alma Witt Haverich three daughters Doris Pease Carol Keller Anita Melinert two sons Teddy and Ronnie 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren two brothers in Germany. Services planned Monday afternoon at Waters Funeral Home Vandalia.

Awd Theodore Weilheim Haverich Waters Funeral Home Vandalia Mr. Haverich West Germany Karl Haverich Germany Wayne Doris) Pease Dale Carol) Keller Farber Don Anita) Melinert Peoria Teddy Columbia Ronnie Bowling Green Haverich Audrain County

Dies Friday in New Florence Area at 78

Otto Louis Steiner of Route 1 New Florence died suddenly of a heart attack Friday while harvesting corn. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at St John’s United Church of Christ High Hill, with burial at Hiram Cemetery, St. Louis. Memorials to St John’s Church or heart fund. He is survived by wife Claudia, daughter Ethel Rombach, son Hilbert Steiner, one brother, and four grandchildren.

New Florence Otto Louis Steiner Route 1 St. John’s Mr. Steiner St. Louis Leo Carrie Steiner Orville Claudia Broemmelsick Raymond Ethel) Rombach Chesterfield Hilbert Steiner Jonesburg Walter Steiner Ellisville St. John’s Church Heart Fund

Nine Attend Red Cross CPR Class in Mexico

The first CPR course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation was held at Mexico Methodist Church over two evenings. Nine participants led by Matt Meyer of St. Louis enrolled, with many already holding Red Cross first aid and water safety certificates and some as instructors. Red Cross secretary Sally Nielsen emphasized CPR training to protect households, noting heart attack deaths in the U S and how bystander CPR can reduce fatalities.

Matt Meyer St. Louis The Red Cross Mexico Methodist Church Winston Atkinson Jean McIntosh Marilyn Frazer Connie Wiehberg Naomi Botts Margaret Davis Betty Smarr Kathy Riechers Barb Davis Sally Nielsen Red Diac American Heart Association American National Red Cross

Danforth Hearnes Debate Set for Springfield TV

KyTV in Springfield will televise a live hour long debate October 28 between U S Senate candidates Republican John C Danforth and Democrat Warren E Hearnes. The program starts at 9 p m with opening statements and questions from three reporters and a political science professor. Danforth and Hearnes praised the event as a chance for Missourians to compare views and confront each other on key issues.

Springfield Kyty U. S. Senate Atty John C. Danforth Warren E. Hearnes Kyiv Patrick van Horn Jefferson City Danforth Kytv

Skyjack (Continued from Page 1)

A TWA spokesman in New York said a leaflet drop could target London and Paris. Officials reported the plane carried 85 passengers and a crew of seven to Iceland with 33 or 34 released. Passengers praised the hijackers’ polite conduct. they were armed with handguns and grenades and included several men and four women. Canadian officials said the hijackers never threatened anyone.

Montreal TWA New York London Paris New York City Iceland Gander

Services Held For Mrs. Williams

Funeral services for Mrs. B. Turner Williams were conducted at Arnold Funeral home by Rev. George Wraith and Rev. Robert Collins with organist Mrs. John Willer, burial in Elmwood Cemetery, six grandsons as pallbearers. Separately, hijacking news noted Yugoslav authorities denying landing requests, Tito ill, and the 16 month lapse since a U S airliner hijacking.

B. Turner Williams Arnold Funeral Home George Wraith Robert Collins First Christian First Presbyterian John Willer Elmwood Cemetery Scott A. Yeargain III J. Michael Williams William W. Williams Turner M. Williams John Paul Sparks II Stephen Sparks

Clarence L. Northcutt Sr. Rites Scheduled in Centralia

Clarence L. Northcutt Sr., 84, of Centralia, will be buried at Centralia cemetery after funeral services at 2 p.m. Sunday at Fenton Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dr. Edwin E. Burris of First Baptist Church presiding. He died Friday at Audrain Medical Center in Mexico. Survived by wife Ethel Heazlett, married June 14 1917 in Grand Forks, ND. son C. Linwood Northcutt Jr.. grandchildren David L. Northcutt and Mrs. William Cleghorn of Chattanooga, Tenn.. two great grandchildren. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.

Centralia Clarence L. Northcutt Sr Fenton Funeral Edwin E. Burris First Baptist Church Northcutt Audrain Medical Center Mexico

Missouri Weather and Local Reports Snapshot

Weather outlook for Missouri with clear skies today tonight and Sunday highs in the 80s and 70s lows 40s to 60s extended chances of showers midweek. Admissions and dismissals listed for Andrain Medical Center with multiple names and hometowns including Mexico Paris Vandalia Wellsville Madison and Clarksville. Public safety notes report damage to slurry seal on West Schopp Street and shots fired at Norman Auto Supply with windows replaced. Deaths noted for Theodore W. Haverich and Otto Louis Steiner both in their late seventies.

Missouri Ozarks Andrain Medical Center Helen Peyton Russell D. Blair George A. Simpson Charles E. Turpin Orville B. Melahn Lois M. McGruder Alfred N. Bishop Mexico Thomas E. Long Sturgeon Marshall K. Harrison Centralia Grover Burts Wellsville Bessie P. LeGrand Madison Pauline Clapper Paris James R. Peery Vandalia Johnb. Chapman John S. Chapman Alby Baclesse Mary Gurwell James Musgrove Narvel Riley Kennet Schudel Cecil Golden Anna Duffen Rouma Null Pamela Kirchhoff Monte Nettles Frances Roberts Andrew Rothove Roy Turnbaugh James Page Clarksville William Morton Curryville Sharliie Vincent Paul Hendrix Montgomery City Thomas Kilek Durward Johnson Jr Mattie Burge Leo Hammett Portland Caswell Hibbard Perry Monte Nolan Laddonia William Wise James Terry Farber Delbert Potts James McCauley Jr Harley Harmon Benton City Harold Eckler Middletown Patricia Korman Martinsburg Mark Gode Calvin Allen Auxvasse Mary Tarrants John Poindexter Theodore W. Haverich Otto Louis Steiner West Schopp Street North Jefferson North Washington Norman Indermuehle Jefferson City Norman Auto Supply Highway 54 Indermuehle

Damage reports and drought relief notes from Missouri

The Daily Record itemizes minor car damage from a backing incident on Monroe Street, theft of a Citizens Band radio, and a one car crash on Rangeline Road. It also lists highway patrol reports on two accidents near Mexico and Auxvasse, plus several speeding fines from Magistrate Court. Grain, bank stock quotes, and a drought relief briefing follow, noting disaster-area declarations, expected farm loans, and drought losses exceeding 1.5 billion over three years.

Kent Road Clark Dyer Osborn James Boillot Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Kenneth Frick Frick Boillot Missouri Gene Cunningham ASCS

Prince Charles to wed Davina Sheffield after navy service

London newspapers report Prince Charles, 27, will marry 25-year-old society beauty Davina Sheffield when his naval service ends next year. The heir to the throne is commanding a minesweeper off Britain's northeast coast. Buckingham Palace declined comment.

London Prince Charles Davina Sheffield London Daily Mail The Daily Mirror Prince Miss Sheffield Charles Britain Buckingham Palace

Legion To Install Officers At Monday Meeting

State Commander Roy Carver of the American Legion will install new officers of the James Bledgoe Post at 7 30 p m during the regular meeting in Legion Hall.

Roy Carver American Legion James Bledgoe The Legion Hall

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