Beeman^s Bulletin

News of NINOS DE MEXICO Merlyn J. Beeman Family-Missionaries

Field Address:

Forwarding Agents:
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Jahnssen

Mr. and Mrs. Merlyn J. Beeman

Cefeo #70 Col. Prado Churubusco

c/o First Christian Church

415 E. Third St.

Mexico 13, D.F.

Mexico

Washington, Mo. 63090

Publicity Agents: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Grabam 304 High Street Washington, Mo. 83090
Merlyn Terry David Gregory
Wanda

Package Address: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Robertson

1702 E. Sixth St.

Washington, Mo. 63090

VOLUME

II

JULY

fm

NUMBER

A WORD FROM WANDA

de Mexico his permanent home.

His

^ Again we greet you from Nlnos de

Mexico in our precious Savior's name.
First of a l l felt thanks the whole Beeman

father i s dead and his mother has deserted him. He Is sixteen and one

of the most pleasant young lives

have come in contact with.

we by

His l i f e

family wants to express their heart

to a l l of the wonderful

we are sure will be greatly used

his Lord. Noe'' wants to be a preacher

and we ask you all to pray that the Lord will always be his guide.

Christian

friends who sent

cards,

letters, and offered prayers on Merlyn's behalf during his Illness the last part of J;ine and first of

July,
that he

He

is completely
lost. We know

recovered
that his

and is gaining back the twenty poiands

speedy recovery is due to the many prayers of our friends. Thank you
so much!

The l^.st day of June my mother, Delia Meyer, arrived to work with

This is Noe', age

16. His blrthdate
is December 3 1950-

Nlnos de Me'xico.
on his back

With Kerlyn flat

really

at this time I

don't Imow i f we could have made I t

without her help or not. God does provide for our every need. On July 9th we welcomed Leonardo Lopez Penaflor to live at Nlnos de Mexico, He Is nine years old and
is the first of our children who is

near normal site for his age.

mother is dead and we don't where his father i s .

His
know

Nlnos de Mexico now consists of eleven orphaned children. The oldest

Is 16 and the youngest is k.

Every

day their young lives are coming clo

ser to Jesus.

Again our heartfelt thanks to all

of you who have made this work pos sible through your prayers and giv
ing. NINOS DE MEXICO MOVING

This is Leonardo,

date

is

blrthJuly 1,

As all of you realize we need and want a permanent location for Nlfios

de Me'xico,

We are in a rented house

in the southern part

of

the

city.

We feel that we have reached our limit in the present location. We need land for a garden and animals

to give the children responsibility.

We have found an ideal location.

On July 19th we had the pleasure of having the Aron Eubanks family
visit with us from the First Chris

Nearly four acres Just east of Mexi co City. It has two buildings on it and with a little finishing we could
move right in. This is what we need: your pravers

tian Church in Florissant, Missouri.

They were able

to stay

until July

22nd and oh, how we enjoyed their visit! We wish more of you would

take ^your vacations and visit Nlnos

de Mexico,

that God may provide SlO.000. or a good dovm payment that the loan can be made by October 15, 1967. We know

The last

of July Noe' made Ni5os

if you dedicated people will

this before the Lord that He
provide the needed amount.

bring
will

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SUI^TffiR HELP

money was taken from Its secret hid

ing place.
During the summer months when vacation time comes for our many Bible Colleges throughout the U.S. many of the mission minded students
can be found on the mission field

The child told

Mother

the money vras going to be put in the offering to help Wanda (Beeman) get
a washing machine. That day when
bill my

the offering plate was passed a very

happy child placed the dollar in the plate and said, 'That*8
dollar.

working and helping the missionarie or furthering their studies. Such

was the case in Kexico City

summer,

this
OUH GO-LABOREHS FOR JULY
Service Llnki

We of Ninos de Mexico were happy

to have Anne DeWelt and Galen Hick-

erson, both from Ozark Bible College ,

with us for the summer. In our June
Rr. Md Mrs. Eoaett Bosttle,
Grald, Ho. Kr. and Mrs. John K.
Union, Mo.

Kr. and Hre. John H. Beeaan,

Union, Ho.

newsletter you saw Anne helping Wanda

and in this paper you can see a pic
ture of Galen.

BeeiiAn,

Brick C^lstlan Church,

Watauga, Tenn.

Chrlstlui Woisen'i Fellowship.

aulllTKn, Mo.

Capital Clt7 Christian Church,

Jafferaon City, Ho.

(V.B.S.)

Church of Christ, Bayard, lora Plrt Chrletlan Church, St. CUlr, Mo.

Christian Builders Class. Prairie Hill, Ho.

Hr. and Mrs. Cecil Chrlstman.

Brashear, Ho.

First Christian Church,

Sullivan, Ko.

Kr. and Mrs. Bernard Elder. Springfield, 111.

First Christian Church,

Iftilon, Mo.

First Christian Church,

Crestwood, Ko.

First Christian Church,

Vlsnna, 111. First Christian Church, Vaahlngton, No.

First Christian Church, Prairie Hill, Ko. (V.B.3.)

High School Class,

Fourth Christian Chapal,

St. Louis, Ke.

O'Fallono Ho. (Adoption Plan) Intermediate Girls Class,

Galen,
and

son of Nr.
Albert

Brian Cl.bler, Gerald, Ho.

Belle, Ho.

(Adoption Han)

J.O.r. Class, Belle, Mo.

I4rs.

Hr. and Mrs. John Headrlek, Jr.,

O'Ffcllon, Ko.

(Serv. Link and Adoption Plan)

Hr. and Mrs. Eugene Elso,

iii I' ^ mil

Hi ckers on, Dodge City, Kansas.

Int.medlate Girls Class.

Bll. Ko.

Bope, Ho.

(Furniture Fund)

J.O.T. Class,
Balls, Ko.

Uidles of the Crane Christian Church, Crane, Ko.

Kathy and Terry Hurray,

Qulacy, 111.

OklAhoM Church of Christ,

Chaaols, Ho.

Hlverlawn Christian Church,

Wlohlta, tMnsM (V.B.S.) Hr. and Hre. Ralph Bobertson, Vaehlngton, Ho. Hr. and Hre. l^rry Schraer, ElrkSTllle, Ko.

Fairs and Spares ClaBS,

Crastwood, Ho.

Rr. and Mrs. Bill Royle,

Ukloa, Mo.

l^en-5a Class, Washington, Ko.

Toung Adult Class, Florissant, Ho., (Adoption Plan) Total for Serrloe Link . . . | S62.69
Total needed In July . . . . 096.69
400.00

Total for Living Link . . . | Wf3.37

Total needed

Galen spent much of his time studying the_Spanish language in order to better prepare himself for

the day that he will return to work among Spanish speaking people. To Anne and Galen we say thank you for your help and service in the

Pancho Got The Keasles

Lord's vineyard.
u.

"A LITTLE CHILD SHALI. I.EAD" We take this little article from

\ 20th riAtiomL I ImissiomRy conventioni

% ^

the Oklahoma Church News,

Oklahona

Church of Christ, Chamois, Kissourl,

SEPTEMBER 26-29, 1967

DODGE CITY
KANSAS

"This beautiful story comes from

our Vacation Bible School. One of

the older pre-school

received a dollar from

children

had
^ Mall to:
Notional Miiilonory CofivfffitlftA % BomSf2 t Oo<l,o Ctr. K">o> inoi

Grandmother
PRE-RECI&TRATION FEES:
$1.00

at birthday time. The money was secretly hidden away In a place

known only to the owner. One during Vacation Bible School
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH EAST THIRD STREET

$3.00 ptr
% .SO

day the

Non-Profit Org.

WASHINGTON, laSSOURI

63O9O

U.S.

POSTAGE PAID
Mo.

PERPlIT No. 123

Washingrton.

Krs. Florence xJougXes 112 iJ, byers

Joplin, ivio
64801

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eeman s Bulletin
News of NINOS DE MEXICO Merlyn J. Beeman Family-Missionaries
Field Address:

Forwarding Agents:
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Jahnssen c/o First Christian Church 415 E. Third St.

Mr. and Mrs. Merlyn J. Beeman

Cefeo #70 Col. Prado Churubusco

Mexico 13, D.F.

Mexico

Washington, Mo. 63090

Publicity Agents: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Graliam 304 High Street Washington, Mo. 63090

Package Address: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Robertson

1702 E. Sixth St.

Washington, Mo. 63090

Merlyn
Terry David Wanda

Gregory

VOLUME li -

- -

INTERESTING AND PROFITABLE

pCTOBEH li . - 1967 1967 NUHBER 10 The twenty-ninth of October Narclsa V/e ar

October Just flevfforua.

rived here the second of the month went like a

celebrated her

thirteenth

birthday.

She has decided that she is too old to

and the rest flash. There

was so much catching up to do. Things had virtually been left undone all
month and with thirteen l i t t l e ones

constantly "undoing" there was a lot to be put back in shape. We first washed everything on the place, in cluding the kids, and with it still raining every day It took the sheets

and things so long to dry we thought

-^e would never get done. After the

play with the younger children. She wants to learn to cook, sew, wash,iroi% and clean house because she plans to get married in seven years and she needs to know how to do these things. Don't you wish your daughters would take this attitude when they decide they are interested in boys? All in all October has been a very interesting and profitable month. We wish you could see personally how the

children are growing

and spiritually.

both physically

clothes we cleaned house from top to bottom and then started patching clothes and sewing on buttons. It
really was surprising to find out how rnany buttons can fall off in one

We have been enjoying all the good food that you gave us. We found that
the kids Just love french we now vary our beans with fries and potatoes

month.

Anyway, things are starting

to settle back to nornal. The rains

from the U.S., Thank you all again so much for your gifts and for your pray
ers and support which have permitted us to complete another month with Nlnos

have stopped now and it is already starting to get dusty. The children were really glad to
see us even though we had to reinforce

d.e Mexico.
our future.

We covet your prayers for

a few principles that they had for gotten while we were gone. The ninth through the twelfth of
October Merlyn and Noe went to the
state of Veracruz and besides visit

FLASH *

FLASH

ing with some of Noes

family

they

were able to preach and teach.

de Mexico.

As the paper is being written four new children were accepted by Nlnos

Rene, age 4;

Pilar, age

5: Gonzalo, age 10; and Jaime, age 12.

They are doubled up In beds, ten eating at tables that seat eight, one bathtub to bathe nineteen children and four adults. (If you think there is
a line at your bathroom door in the mornings you should see ours I) Our children range in age from four
to sixteen. Their names and a,ores are: Merlyn and Noe had to cross
Marcos Rene Cande Pancho

a river by ferry and stay

In a house like the one

Hlglnio
Leonardo Gonzalo Martha Melanla Jaime Narclsa No4

in this photo

Greg
Pilar Chano

The 1-i.st half of October No^ spent

in Oaxaca with three other students from the Mexican Bible Institute

Terry
Armando Letl

teaching and preaching of his Savior

to these people who have no one else

to tell them. Pray for these people

In the southern part of Mexico who
and have no one to work with them

Roberto

With the nineteen children are Del-

teach them and they are begging to be taught. The people of the village
cried when they left.

la Meyer, Ruben (one of the IBM

Photos and data of new

stu

dents we have hired), Merlyn & Wanda,

children

will be in November paper.

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OCTOBER 1967

OUR needs:
Canned Poods

YOUR PROJECTS?

photo was to be sent; the ^gift

for ten dollars

being

made by the child if possible. Now the organization advertises that

com - peas - spinach - peaches jellies - tuna - miracle whip

etc.

($10.00) each month

Bunk Beds
Mattresses

$30,00 per set*

18.^0 each*

Plastic Mattress Covers

Chest of Drawers
Dining Tables
Chairs Sheets

$36.00 each*
32.00 each*
1. each*

you can support a child almost anywhere in the world. Just send in your money and choose a country from their list and a child will be given you to whom you can write, etc.. So what is the startling fact? The orphanage that becomes a part of this program receives only five dollars

(Top 48x108 Pitted 39*75 Note; Two 72x108 twins

make three top bunk sheets
Also: National Bellas Hess

($5.00) of that
gift.
fees.

ten you send in

of

for
your

your child. Thus, the child, only gets

the benefit of one-half (|)

The other half remains

in the

catalog P & W *67-*68

l i n sheets that f i t

on
our

states to take care of administration

4l6 has fitted Cannon mus

mattresses-4 for $7*88)

Bed Spreads
Pillows

Praise God for the independent, direct-support method of missions! All

funds that come to Ninos de Mexico

(4: of a kind-bunk size aprox. 63x103)

Girls Underwear

(Bras-pants-sllps-

socks) Boys Underwear (Tee shirts - socksbriefs)

Sweaters Jackets

specified for Service Link or for the children are used for that exact pur pose, Yes, we have workers in the States who take a great deal of the

bookkeeping burden from us but tliey do i t for the glory of God and for the furtherance of His Kingdom here on earth. They receive no pay. How
thankful we are for them!

Shoes

(dress-tennis-boys high work shoe)

I6O.OO each*

top

When you give of your money,

give

Boys Coveralls

Gas Heaters

directly or through your congregation in such a way that you know that all you give is being used for what you
purpose i t .
OUH CO-LABORERS FOR OCTOBER

*These items are bought in Mexico.

CHILD?

MTi and. Hrru-Hussell Cleblec,

We recently received an invitation that revealed to us a very startling

fact! The invitation came from a

Mr. and Mrs. John M. Beenian, Union. Mo.

Florissant. Ho.

(Adoption Plan)

Christian Women's PelloNshlp, Sullivan, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Eld<r.
Sprlnnfleld. 111.

Mr. and Hrs. Charles Harmon. High Hill. Mo. Hlsh School Class. O'Fallon.

Mo.

(Adoption Plan)
(Adoption Plan)
Belle, Mo.,

Intermediate Girls Class.

Belle. Mo.
J.0.:(. Class,

Plrst Chrlstlnn Church,

Sullivan. Ho.

well known child sponsoring organi zation that claims to sponsor child ren throughout the world. You have probably read or seen advertisements from this organization in magazines or on your television. This sponsoring group invited us to become a part of their program.
Here is how i t works. We would have

First Christian Church,

Union, Ko.

(Adoption Flan) Master's Messengers. St. Louis

Christian College Northslde Christian Church,
Vandalla, 111.

First Christian Church,

Vienna. 111.

First Christian Church,

Washln(;ton, Mo.

Czark Evangelistic Fellowship,

East Central Missouri

Mr. and Mrs. John Headrlek, Jr.. O'F^Uon, Mo.

Mr. and Mrs. Helvln Hoewe,

tfarrenton. Ko.

Intermldlate Slrl's Class,

Belle, No. J.o.Y. Class. Belle, Mo. Ladles of the Crane Christian Church, Crme. Mo.

Mr. and Mrs. Wllllaio Royle,

Unton, Mo. Mr. and Hrs. John T. States,

O'Fallon, Mo, (Adoption Plan) Mr. and Hrs. John Steagall,

Union, Mo.

Oklahoma Church of Christ,

Chamois, Ho.

Total for Hvlnir Link . . .$ 36O.O5

Total nefded 400.00

to have a minimum of twenty children under the age of fifteen vjhose names
and s t a t i s t i c s we would send to this

Mr. Aeolllus Stroetker, Vashlnfcton, Ko. (Adoption Plan) Union Avenue Christian Church, Hoberly, Mo. Michael Whltesl-le, O'Fallon, Ho.,

Service Llnki

(Adoption Plan) Womens Christian Missionary Society,

Bumslde. 111.

organization. Also we must promise to have the child write a letter, or have someone write i t for him or her, periodically to its sponsor and at

Christian Builders Class. Prairie Hill, Ho. Elk Prairie Christian Church,
Bonnie. 111.

First Christian Church.

St. Ann. Mo.

Mr. and Mrs. Cralg Woolsey. Denver. Colo. (Adoptl rn Plan) XounK Adult Cluss, Florissant. Ho. (Adoption Flan) Youth Group, Union, Ko., (Adoption Plan)
Total for Service Link. . Total needed for October.

Fourth Christian Chapel,

St.' Louis, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Cordan Clebl^r,

Christmas

time a special gift

and

Gt^rald, Mo.

(Adoption Plan)

.1 661.60 . 778.85

PIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Non-Profit Org,
U,S, POSTAGE

415 EAST THIRD STREET WASHINGTON, MISSOURI 63090

PAID

PERMIT No. 123

Washington. Mo.

MRS FLORENCE DOUGLAS 112 N BYERS JOPLIN MISSOURI

64801

Beeman^s Bulletin
News of NINOS DE MEXICO Merlyn J. Beeman Family-Missionaries
Field Address:

Forwarding Agents:
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Jahnssen c/o First Christian Church
415 E. Third St.

Mr. and Mrs. Merlyn J. Beeman

Cefeo #70 Col. Prado Churubusco

Mexico 13, D.F.

Mexico

Washington, Mo. 63090

Publicity Agents: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Graham 304 High Street Washington, Mo. 63090 Merlyn Terry David Gregory
Wanda

Paclcage Address: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Robertson

1702 E. Sixth St.

Washington, Mo. 63090

VOLUKE I I

DECEMBER

1967

NUMBEE 12

EVENTFUL! December Has been an eventful

Cruz is eight years old

and comes
He new did

from a very similar background. I could tftll he was a real fine boy from
the first time I saw him.

month.

Our family has

Increased,

gotten sick, been thrilled about Christmas, and has looked forward

everything he could to help

AdAn get accustomed to his

little
sur

to moving to the country. These have been a few of the highlights.

Actually with a family that is
getting larger all the time there Is hardly a month that passes but what

roundings.

I think you can see this

took of them as

In the picture that I

they sat huddled together in our truck.

we don't have a birthday or two

or
Adan will be

four as was the case for December.

During this month No4 moved up to 17 years old, Leticla to 7i Melanla

to 11 and Wanda's mother, Delia G. Meyer, to well, I had best let her tell you that. On the 20th of December I, Mer lyn, made another trip in the mission airplane to pick up two more children both boys. Wanda's mother can be heard saying as she irons pants and
shirts, "all we need are some more

four years old

May 13 and Cruz
will be nine on

November 2?. A caption for this photo:

"Who says so?"

boys!". The two fellows that came during December are a couple of real

fine boys. Addn is three years old and thus is now the youngest member of our family. He Is still a bit on the scared side but not nearly as much as the day he came. I don't think his first plane ride was near ly as thrilling as it could have
been.

Just before Christmas one of

the

students that is with us,

Alfredo,

got sick and had to have his Christmas

in bed.

Whatever he had,

apparently

the common flu, it was contagious. It

wasn't too long after Christmas day until we had fifteen in bed including
Wanda, We s t i l l have five in bed to

start out the new year. It has really

kept those of us that were still on

our feet on the move giving out medi cine, food, cleaning up messes (no details needed), and Just seeing who
wanted what and where.
Prom Ad6n we

Christmas was

beautiful and

very

don't
looks

have
like

different for us. The Mexican Christ mas starts on December l6th with what

this one any longer.

they call the "posadas". This is a time of parties, piflatas, children and adults walking and carrying candles

all lit representing Mary and Joseph's

journey and search for the inn. On

Christmas Eve we had a large

supper.
As I understand I t Adtfn's father

turkey
one

We

had planned to have

piece of chicken each but the day be fore our neighbors brought us a huge
pre-cooked turkey that had been flown

died one year ago today as I write this (1-1-68). His mother is fctlll
living but unable to
and a
Jesus.

care for him.

know as home.

in from the U.S.. They also brought bags of candy, nuts, peanuts, suckers^
and balls for the children. Believe

He needed good nourishing food, love

place he could

us, we enjoyed it all.

After

supper

Along with this we want to give him

we sang choruses and Christmas carols and listened to the beautiful Christ-

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DECEMBER 196

mas story told to us by Nino who came from Colegio Blbllco to spend his
vacation with us.

OUR CO-LABORERS FOR DECEMBER

LtTliM Link I

Hr. and Hrs. Russell Glebler, Beeoan.

On December 30th we put Nino on a bus back to Eagle Pass to school.

Of course we were a l l a to be back as soon as little sad

Nr. and Hrs. John H.

Union, Mo. 3ulllv.n, Mo.

Florissant. Mo. (Adoption Plan)

High Ulll Christian Church,
High Rill, Ho.

Christian Woorna Pellooshlp,

Jennings Church of Christ,

Jennings, Ho.

First Christian Church,

Sullivan, Mo.

J.O.r. Class, Belle, Ho.

to see him go but he left promising

school Is out

First Christian Church,

Union, Mo.

(Adoption Plan)
Junior High Class, Belle. Ho., (Adoption Plan)
Hr. and Hrs. Eugene Klso,

Plrat Christian Chnroh,

Vienna, 111.

to help us, God willing. That same day we received

Plrst Christian Churnh,

Hope, Ho.

(Pumlture Fund)
III.

our

Washlnston, Ho.

loan of #12,000, and made preparation to sign the papers to buy property In the country. Payments on the loan

Hr. and fps. John Headrlck, Jr. O'Pallon, Mo. J.O.Y. Class, Bell*, Me.
Lftlles of thf Crane Christian Church, Cran?, Mo,

Ladles Circle, Washington, Re. Lansdoim* Church of Christ,

E. St. Louis. Belle, Mo.

Mr. and Mrs. I.C. Murphy.

O'Pallon 5th-6tn Grade S.S.

Class, o'pallon. Ho. Old Klpley Church of Christ,
Pocahontas, 111..

Oklahoma Church of Christ,

Chanols, Ho.

start on January 13 1968.

We have six years to pay loan off. With the financial this help

Union Avenue Christian Church,

Moberly, Mo.

Eaymond Christian Church,

Ka/ttond, 111.

Rlverlami Christian Church,

Total for Living Link. . .1

Total nprdeij

l20.75
400.00

Wichita, Kan.

and sincere prayers of friends like you we can pay this loan off In one year. There Is so much that can be done but we feel we must go ahead on a pay-as-we-go basis. More helpers

Hr. and Hra. Bill Koyle, Union, Ho. (Adoption Plan) Mr. and Hra. John States,

O'Fallon, Mo. (Adoption Plan)

Hr. and Mrs. John Steagall,
3frvloe Llnki

Union,

Mo.

Hr. Aeolllua Stroetker. Christian BulHers Class,

Fralrle Hill. o.

Waahlngton, Mo. (Adoption Plan)

Hlchael tfhlteslde. O'Pallon, Mo. (Adoption Flan)

Christian Wa-nenB Psllowshlp,

Crestwood. Mo. Mr. and Mrs. W7ne Dunn, Glasgow. Ho,

Woodlawn Christian Church,

Wichita, Kan.

will be coming this year (1968). We

want to continue moving forward.

Hr. an^ Mrs. Bernard Elder,

Springfield. Ill,

First Christian Church,

Florissant, Mo.

Hr. and Hra. M. Jack Worthing, Clio, Mich. (Adoption Plan) Young Adult Clasa, Florissant,
Ho. (Adoption Plan) Youth Group, Union. Ho., (Aloptlon Plan)

There Is adjacent land for

which would permit us to have

sale
more

First Christian Church,

Union, Mo.

animals and do more farming. The price on land in this area is in creasing rapidly. When funds are available we want to purchase more
land.

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gleblnr, Gerald, Mo. (Adoption Plan)

Total for Service Link.

l.OlJa,

Total needed for Dcoeaber

61?.

Continue your prayers for us and i f you can find a place for the work in your budget we would be so appre
ciative. We are so thankful for our

CHRISTMAS EXPRESSIONS

past year with Nlnos de Mexico

and

to each of you who made 196? so won

derful for us. J'ay God continue to bless you and us as we all continue" faithfully serving.

A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE (Mexico City)

Tongues Of Children, 2 And 4, Mutilated

Two orphans. 2 and 4 years old. may be mute for
life because Iheir aunt
almost cheed off t h e i r

months ago when their mother died, and the aunt

took them in. She hands beat as

them with a wet rope and

burned Doctors their said

tongues as

a punishment,
officials

said hospital Wednesday.

punishment, they said.

there were

Police hunted Alicia Her

nandez. accused of the at

scars of beatings and burn

ings on the c h i 1 d r e n's
bodies.

tack on Juana Gonzalez. 4, and her brother Juan, 2.

Police said the two

Sunday morning, the chil

dren were being punished

youngsters were found tied to their beds, their mangled tongues bleeding profusely.
Doctors at the Ruben

for eating some fruit, neigh bors told police. They said
the auht tied them to their

nero Hospital said the tongues were almost com pletely chewed off and Infected.

beds, made them stick out

thetr tongues, and chewed

on them, and then left the

' Neighbors told police the

children there until a nieghbor called police Tuesd;0'

(Special.)

children were orphaned six

li. J
Non-profit Org,
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID

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^15 East Third Street

Washington, Missouri

63090

PERMIT No. 123

Washington. Wo,