Racial Friction North and South
The piece discusses a Northern and Southern pattern of racial friction, noting a Chicago incident as a catalyst for civil rights debate in the Senate. It explains historical North South differences in rules of race relations, migration shifts, urban integration, and the need for reasoned, peaceful accommodation rather than passion to resolve tensions.
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Senate
Russell
Detroit
Georgia
Deep South
Enrollment notice for Sikeston first grade 1957 38
Tony E Statler announces preenrollment for first graders not previously enrolled on May 6 will be held Wednesday Aug 14 in all elementary schools. Enrollment rules require birth certificates and smallpox vaccination proof, with district residents urged to enroll at the nearest school to their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony E Statler
Sikeston
Woo
Puousimtoe School
Thieves wreck Cessna 170 during alleged joy ride
Thieves reportedly stole a Cessna 170 from a local airport hangar on Sunday and attempted to fly off. The plane taxi hopped along the runway, nearly overturned during a short turn, and wrecked in the middle of the landing strip. Damage is estimated at 2500 to 3000 dollars. The wreckage was found Monday morning by a departing pilot. owner Frank Feitell was unaware of the theft and authorities launched an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Feitell
Duster Puot
Ferrell
Dexter mill fire devastates large facility and grain stock
A three alarm blaze at the Dexter unit of Scott County Milling Company destroyed the main mill and stored grain after a lightning strike Saturday night. Estimated losses could reach 200000, with 100000 bushels of corn, wheat, soybeans and barley affected. Firefighters from nearby towns aided as crowds watched, with partial insurance reported and plans for rebuilding underway.
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Dexter
Scott County Milling Company
Pat Patterson
Essex
Maden
Broomfield
Dexter Department
Simon Bowmer
Sikeston
Mark Bowman
Steadard
Tthe Herald
Matthews Schools to Open on August 12
Matthews Consolidated Schools District No 1 will open Monday August 12 according to Superintendent Lester King. Children who are six before January 1 are eligible to enroll with birth certificates. bus routes and schedules will be similar to last year and lunch program begins Tuesday.
Rotary Governor Shelburne to Visit Sikes ton Club
Louis W. Shelburne governor of the 609th District Rotary International makes his annual tour of forty Rotary Clubs including Southeast Mussoun. He will be guest of honor at the Sikes ton Rotary Club Monday night May 19. He will confer with club president Homer Stallings and other officials. Shelburne resides in Kennett and manages the Cotton Bell Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis W. Shelburne
Rotary International
Mussoun
Mayor appoints three to Sikeston Public Library board
The mayor appoints three new members to a three year term on the Sikeston Public Library board. Appointees are David Blanton Dick Watkins and Joe Leshie.
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Sikeston Public Library
David Blanton
Dick Watkins
Joe Leshie
Lon Stevens Moore Dies in Biloxi Hospital
Lon Stevens Moore a 47 year old landowner and former Charleston resident died at Veterans Hospital Buona Mississippi at 1130 am Friday He was born in Charleston son of the late Col and Mrs Paul B Moore and nephew of the late Gov Lon Stevens He served as a captain in World War II and recently moved to Mobile Alabama where he had been serving as assistant county collector
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Charleston
Lon Stevens Moore
This c
Veterans Hospital
Buona
Miss
Paul B. Moore
Lon Stevens
Mobile
Morley Vanduser Schools Start August 12
Roy W Ragains Scott County 53 district announces Morley and Vanduser schools open Monday August 12. Five year olds who turn six by January 1958 may enroll with birth certificates provided by parents. certificates will be returned.
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Roy W. Ragains
Scott County- 53
Morley and Vanduser
Dial System For Sikeston Well On Way
Sikeston prepares to launch a 1.5 million dollar dial telephone system at Center Street. South western Bell manager Jane Doroko says progress is satisfactory as 85 percent of local phones are already dialed, with about 3,500 lines expected to switch soon. New directors will be printed and patrons notified ahead of the change. Western Electric supplies and installs the equipment and staff briefing plans include photos and explanations for the public.
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Sikeston
Jane Doroko
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Center Street
Donoho
Western Electric
Bell
Norn Street
Him Street
Carroll
Murray Lane
Ruth
Acestec
Tanner Street
Alain
Appiegate
Westgate
Fom
Washauston
Owus
Luther
Waesnhirgion
Otis
Branum
Maione
Whitlams
Mrs Mars Driver and son visit Nashville relatives
Mrs Mars Driver and her son Els of Nashville Tennessee spent the weekend with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Wayne Dickson. The Drivers are former residents of Sikesion.
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Mars
Els
Nashville, Tenn
Mirs Wayne Dickson
Sikesion
Col Russell to command Fort Leavenworth hospital
CAPE GIRARDEAU The United States Army Arms announces Col Joseph P Russell will lead the Army hospital at Fort Leavenworth Kansas. His prior post was commanding officer of the Army hospital at Fort Ord California. He is a 27 year Army surgeon noted for service in Europe and the Philippines. His family ties trace to Rev Jerome C Berryman who founded the Kickapoo mission in 1833.
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Cape Girardeau
States Arms
Joseph P. Russell
Army Hospital
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Army‘s
Medical Corps
Fort Ord
Calif
Russell
Jerome C Berry
Bor
Emily Berryman
Giles Russell
Joseph Russell
T. P Russell
Addie C
J. E) Dover
Joan G. Russell
Sikeston
Tevis Russell
Farmington
Emily Russell
Colonel
Col
Tokyo
Japan
Louise Walker
U.S Army
Germany
Officers installed at Cyrus Restaurant for 1958 Henry Meldrum Post
Tokiallation of 1958 officers for Henry Meldrum Post No 114 and its Auxiliary will be held at the Cyrus Restaurant with a chicken or ham dinner at 7 pm. Mrs Grover Greer of Poplar Bluff will install auxiliary officers. Commander Enoc Reeves will handle Legion officer ceremonies. out of town guests include J Williamson, Mrs Williamson, George Scott, and Charles Baker. Hank Swaitala urges Legionnaires and Legionettes to attend the dinner and installation.
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J C Wiliamson
Willhamson
George Scott
Charles Baker
Edna York
W. B .Bill’ Pinnell
General Insurance Agency
Legion
Hank Swaitala
Morehouse Schools Open Sept 3 Under New Staffing
Horace L Jackson, superintendent, announced Morehouse schools will start Tuesday morning September 3. All teaching positions are filled and a complete faculty is listed for high school and elementary grades. A new high school addition is planned with steel footings recalled, to house Vocational Home Economics Industrial Arts and music departments, with completion likely after the second semester.
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Horace L Jackson
Morehouse
Iain Mr Jackson
James’ Stevens
Otis Daniels
David Siakey
Patsy McElwen
LaWanda Trier
Patsy Smith Englsh
Walter Wilodin
Frank Moring
Oscar Stein Band
James Coppage
F Elizabeth Daniels
Marx Jo Putnam
Vera Jackson
Helen Ovangs
Alman Schumacher
Mae Hughes
Nelle Reynolds
Mabel Newby
Grace Scnuhart
Thema Reynolds
Willa Alsup
Ralph Borer
Olc
Supt Jackson
Carleton B. Fulbright
State Department of Education
Cape Girar- Geau
Reiss Dairy
Likestory
Jackson
Armory Dispute Prompts Special Meeting for Rights
City Aldermen prepare a Monday night special session to decide who may operate the Armory in Sikeston Missouri. The issue centers on whether the building is a community facility or the Missouri National Guard’s property and which body has authority to grant usage to the U.S. Army Reserve unit led by William Scarbrough.
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C U. S. Army Reserve
William Scarbrough
Scarbrough
Charles I. Lutz
Charleston
146Th Infantry
Missouri National Guard
Cffer
Bach
Charles D. Matthews
Sikeston
Souri
Board of Education
Civic Ana
Natonal Guard
W.P A
aArmomi Boara
Navona Guard
Ana Wnen
Deraole
Unmss
Guard
Reserve
Congress
T P Rafferty
Tme
Uenal
Armory
Air Court Room
New
Polce Department
Praine Street
Mgh
Semo Construction Ce
Chas. H. Butler
Legion Cotton Carnival Committee Meets Friday
Hank Switala as general chairman announces a special meeting for all committee members at the American Legion Post home Friday at 7 30 pm. It is important that all attend as plans for the annual fiesta will be discussed.
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Sikeston Well
Col. Russell
Morehouse Schools
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Next Monder
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Ramsey
Elmer Matthews
Wendell Shanks
Leonard Collex
Butler
Robert S Matthews
Board of Aeronautics
W L Haters
J H Yount
W. F. Woehlecke
Park Board
Alex Waters
Lawrence Ables
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Furmisn Gasoline
New Madrid
Fourth Street
Council
Wae Burns Heirs
Dwight Crader
Latimer
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