Joint Receivers Appointed For Two Light Plants
Messrs J B Wahl of this city and Frank Shelton with Hugh Pankey of Kennett were named joint receivers for the two electric plants by Judge Faris after the operating company relinquished control. The pair will invoice properties, survey needs, and seek improvements while maintaining service at current rates. Kennett plant reportedly in better shape and likely requiring little if any overhaul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. 8. Wahl
Frank Shelton
Hugh Pankey
Kennett
Centeman
Arkansas Light & Power Co
C. B. Faris
Missour
Cape Girardeau
Messrs. Wahl
Shelton
Democrat
Couch
Pine Blut
Faris
Wah
Kennei
Lefler's Drug Store Recital At High School Auditorium
Tater's Drug Store presents Edith McDonald soprano Olive Robertson pianist and Charles Young violinist in a recital at the High School auditorium on Wednesday October 27 Miss McDonald a native of the Sunny South is praised for singing negro spirituals and old southern melodies. Alumni Roberson and Leonard who performed with Over There during WWI join the program. Young is a skilled violinist with a notable stage presence There may be an extra surprise hinted by Lefler's Drug Store keeping details under wraps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tater's Drug Store
Edith McDonald
Olive Robertson
Charles Young
Audhtorhia
Wennesdy
McDonald
Sopra
Sunny South
Misa Allelionalrd
Mias Robertson
Plank
Ray
Mr. Young
Kearml
Chilton Hamilton Nuptials At Caruthersville
Miss Avis Chilton of Hayts and James Hamilton of Dyersbury were married Saturday evening in Caruthersville. Miss Ibbie Chilton assisted. They depart Sunday for Tennessee to begin their new life together. The Herald joins friends in wishing them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avis Chilton
Hayts
James Hamilton
Dyersbury
Enn
Caruthersville
Mise Ibbie Chilton
Tennessee
Hurt in Auto Collision In Caruthersville Fire Saga
John A. Cunningham prominent local businessman was badly shaken and injured in a Saturday night auto collision at Cotton avenue and Sixth street during a fire at the J. W. Stephens barn. He, Mrs. Rader, and George McGhee escaped serious harm as all three vehicles sustained damage and visibility from lights was blamed. Cunningham progressing and expected to resume duties soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Cunningham
Cotton Avenue
Sixth Street
J. W. Stephens
Mr. Cunningham
George McGhee
Cunningham
Orle Ryder
Rader
Mr. McGhee
Mr. Rader
Mrs. Millie Van Noy Visits Portageville and Local Socials
Mrs. Millie Van Noy left Sunday to visit Ethel Huey at Portageville, returning Wednesday. A number of Portageville residents attended the Rebekah Lodge gathering Monday night. Red Diamond overalls and Buckley’s shoes are advertised. Mrs. R. Smith of Cape Girardeau is visiting Mrs. Elmer Stephens this week. Hollis Frazier and family returned yesterday from St. Louis where they visited the former’s brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie van Noy
Ethel Huey
Portageville
Rebekah Lodge
Lady Stnge
R. Smith
Cape Girardeau
Elmer Stephens
Hollis Frazier
St. Louis
Light Plant Manager Returns Wednesday
C. E. Allison, manager of the Caruthersville & Kennett Electric Light & Power Co., disappeared Tuesday causing worry for his mother and friends after two notes were found. A telegram from Mississippi reached his mother and he returned home Wednesday noon, with officials citing a nervous breakdown from overwork and financial reverses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Allison
Caruthersville & Kennett Electric Light & Power Co
Caruthersville
Mississippi
Allison
The
Herald
Wild West Show Comes to Hayti on October 18
Montana Belle's Wild West Show brings rough riders cowboys cowgirls ropers spinners and bronco busters to Hayti for two performances rain or shine. Posters promise comfortable seating and a death defying aerial act with an excellent band. The program is described as clean moral and educational.
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Montana
Buckley and Grooms Attend Caruthersville Fair
John T. Buckley spent Wednesday with L. F. Grooms and family Year Hayts. The following afternoon they attend the fair at Caruthers ville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Buckley
L. F. Grooms
Caruthersville
Time for Cotton Farmers to Act
Farmers face high costs and rising speculation as cotton prices fall when sold quickly. The piece urges coordinated state by state storage and marketing via a unified cotton organization led by business leaders, banks, and agricultural colleges to hold supply and stabilize prices for consumer demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Cners
Agricuitinee
Aveleu Turd
Kindness Misplaced: Orphan Boy Vanishes After Kind Offer
Roy Hawkins, a Frisco brakeman, sheltered an orphan boy named Barney Adaing at Pascola. The boy, taken to town and clothed, fled with valuables including $11.75, a ring, glasses, and clothes while the Hawkins family cared for him during a cotton field outing. He has not been heard from since Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hawkins
Pascola
Mr. Hawkins
Maude
Vetta
Verdu
Barney Adaing
Litte
Harvey
Wil
Barney
Monroe County Farm Bureau to Publish Weekly Bulletin
Paris Mo Oct 12 The Monroe County Farm Bureau will publish a weekly bulletin of farm bureau news per member decision. The first issue will be published within the next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Monroe County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Nowa
Local trio visits Caruthersville Sunday afternoon
L. J. Bagner, Masdames Netherg ft, N. Brasher and H. Brasher motored to Caruthersville for Sunday afternoon gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Bagner
Masdames Netherg Ft
N. Brasher and
H. Brasher
Caruthersville
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