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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1953

Page

2

August Double Eagle Stamps at Oakes Service Station

Local notices list Sin Double Eagle Stamps offered on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays during August at Oakes Service Station with car wash lubrication or oil change. Nearby residents and visitors are noted: Memphis family visitations, Albuquerque relatives, Colorado Springs trip, and several other weekend visits. Multiple families from Sikeston Farmington Johnstown and Cairo are recorded with dates and relationships amid a season of visits.

Double Eagle Oakes Harold L. Lane Hal and Beth Memphis George Kirk Boss Reed Council Mike Barbara Jo Albuquerque New Mexico C. J. Matthews Lem Council Ray Bennett Larry Bennett C. M. Bennett Bloomfield Willard Bennett Colorado Springs Colo Marvin Carroll George Lee Lee Schade Jackson Carroll Lee Charles Sweeny Fort Worth Texas Roy Beck Nadine Lynn Michael Richmond California William Wilkins John F. Stewart Johnstown Pennsylvania Stewart Freda Mae Bryant Sikeston George King Farmington Addie Abell Elvis Poole Cairo Harold Poole Clarence Patrick Ray C. Marsh Addie Abeil L. B.patterson J. V. Malian Detroit Michigan Patterson Malian Janet Sue Ford St. Louis L E. Ford Joe Engram Amy Lee- Clinton Tulsa Oklahoma J. W. Shuffit Oklahoma City Okla Marisa Ann Sharon Ramsey Jack Ramsey Jacksonville Florida S. N. Michaels Addie Hughes Heath Street A. D. DeLoach Bill Ramsey North Handy

District 4-H Club Roundup At Dexter August Event

Dexter hosts Southeast Missouri county 4-H champions on Saturday August 15 at Dexter High School starting 9:30 a.m. The day features demonstrations in agriculture and homemaking, dress revue and Share the Fun acts. Winners advance to the State Contest in Columbia on September 25.

James Q. Donaldson Dexter Chamber of Commerce Missouri Dexter High School Dax University of Missouri Les Akers 4-H Southeast Missouri

Telephone your news to The Herald No 74 or 75

Readers are urged to telephone their news items to The Herald office, ensuring timely publication. The notice emphasizes submitting up to date community notes, events, or noteworthy happenings for inclusion in upcoming editions.

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Naval flight training for Matthews man

Amos H. DeWitt of Matthews Rural Route 2 received orders to active duty for flight training. He enlisted last April and will report to the Memphis Naval Air Reserve Training Unit on August 22 for assignment to Pensacola Florida for further training at the Naval Air Station Pensacola.

Naval Aviation Cadet Procurement Office Memphis Naval Air Reserve Training Unit Naval Amos H. DeWitt Matthews Naval Air Station Pensacola Florida DeWitt Memphis Station

Sikeston Soldier Serves in Korea With 25th Division

Pvt. Jessie L. Greenlee of Sikeston Missouri serves as a rifleman with the 25th Infantry Division in Korea. He entered service last November, trained at Camp Roberts California, and holds the Combat Infantryman Badge. His wife Frances resides at 413 Greer Sikeston.

25Th Infantry Division Korea Jessie L. Greenlee Roy Greenlee Sikeston Greenlee Camp Roberts Calif Frances Greer, Sikeston

Young man Brad Shain headed for Army induction

Mr and Mrs Bill Shain Sr entertained with a family picnic on their lawn last Sunday to honor Brad Shain who left Tuesday morning for Army induction. Attendees included many relatives and friends. Brad, manager of the Rex Theatre, received a going away party and a wrist watch from theatre personnel at Sikeston Malone and Sikeston Drive In Theatres.

Bill Shain Sr Brad Shain Flora Shain Brad Nora Swannon Rebecca Pierce Sarah Hannah Madge Wilbur Pat Turner Lucille Grant Reece Mason John B. H.tt Lee Lawrence Fred Cole J. A. Shain Sr Mike David Aubrey Shain Dennis Sharon John Newcomer Morehouse Boone Wilford Nancy Ed Cline Betty Debbie James Spivey Jimmy Bill Shain Jr Suzanne Patti Larry Shain Jamie Eddie Parl Wyrick Bill Shain Wendell Tommy Rex Theatre Sikeston Drive-In Rex Malone Sikeston Drive- In

Going Away Party for Fred Stone

Fred Stone who left Tuesday for the Army was honored at a Sikeston Country Club party last Saturday night. Hostesses were his mother Mrs. Camille Stone and Miss Kataryn Clark along with several others. About 50 friends enjoyed an evening of dancing.

Fred Stone Sikeston Country Club Camille Stone Kataryn Clark Alfreda Denton Leo Edwards Edna Young Earl Lambert Fred

Three New Members of Hundred Dollar Club

Three men joined the Hundred Dollar Club this week and another was offered 30 days in jail or one year out of town. Ryman Michell was fined 100 for careless driving while drinking. Clarence Russell and Ogle Bowling each paid 100 for careless driving. Ottawa Wright faced assault charges with a 30 day jail or one year out of town option.

Ryman Michell Johnnie ‘Taylor Clarence Russell Lilbourn Ogle E. Bowling Grover Kelley Ottawa Wright Kelley Jack Loyd Voliva Bobby Long Dock Gilland Lawton H. Trigg

James W. Stone Funeral Held for Local Businessman

James W. Stone 41 died of heart condition at home 808 Hunter. Funeral Sunday at Taylor Chapel with Reverend Billie Butler. burial Garden of Memories Cemetery. Stone owned Ideal Cleaners at 607 Greer and was Baptist. Born May 23 1912 in Bertrand Missouri survived by wife Estelle daughter Dwayne Crowe son James Jr stationed in Coronado mother Flemmie Mitchell sister Velma Breckenridge and three step brothers Cotton Jack and Raymond Willis.

James W. Stone Hunter Taylor Funeral Billie Butler Garden of Memories Stone Ideal Cleaners Greer The Baptist Church Bertrand Missouri Estelle Stone Dwayne Crowe Sikeston James “Bud” Stone United States Navy Coronado Calif Flemmie Mitchell Velma Breckenridge Flint Michigan Cotton, Jack Raymond Willis

Admissions at Delta Community Hospital

Admissions at Delta Community Hospital over the past week include Richard Hill Wilmoth Hestand Marilyn Alber son Berneice Berry Ralph Stur geon Terri L Willis James Sid well Richard Layton Mrs Flossie Ann Sparks Mrs Norma Briggs Sikeston Ila Mae Parker Willie Sandusky Fred SickeryLilbourn Pansy Vommers New Madrid Buel Clendenin Lebanon Ill Lorene Thompson Greenville Miss Franie Morgan Matthews Marilliam Bolden Portageville Daughters born to Mr and Mrs James Arnold Mr and Mrs Thad Campbell Sikeston Mr and Mrs Marion Frost Matthews Sons born to Mr and Mrs Carl Welman Buddy Aster Mr and Mrs Warren Powers Mr and Mrs Donald Latham Mr and Mrs Woodrow Evans Mr and Mrs George Doyle Lesler Sikeston Mr and Mrs Edmund Morgan East Prairie Mr and Mrs Franklin Hartman Mr and Mrs Dewey Akins New Madrid Mr and Mrs Boyce Dollar Matthews Emergencies Frank Farris Kelley Swain Connie Sue Brown Henrietta Ferrell Mrs Lester Curtis Iva Jackson Art Garner Sikeston Clarence Russell Lilbourne Donnie Lee Vent Essex Doyle Hamback Morehouse Janice Kay Bridges Parma Eugene Haney Benton

Missouri Delta Community Hospital Richard Hill Wilmoth Hestand Marilyn Alberson Berneice Berry Ralph Sturgeon Terri L. Willis James Sidwell Richard Layton Flossie Ann Sparks Norma Briggs Sikeston Ila Mae Parker Willie Sandusky Fred Sickery Lilbourn Pansy Vommers New Madrid Buel Clendenin Lebanon Ill Lorene Thompson Greenville Miss Franie Morgan Matthews Marilliam Bolden Portageville James Arnold Thad Campbell Marion Frost Carl Welman Buddy) Aster Warren Powers Donald Latham Woodrow Evans George Doyle Lesler Edmund Morgan East Prairie Franklin Hartman Dewey Akins Boyce Dollar Frank Farris Kelley Swain Connie Sue Brown Henrietta Ferrell Lester Curtis Iva Jackson Art Garner Clarence Russell L'lbourn Donnie Lee Vent Essex Doyle Hamback Morehouse Janice Kay Bridges Parma Eugene Haney Benton

Jaycees Plan Rodeo Activities and Paragould Trip

The Sikeston Jaycees met at the Country Club to discuss the upcoming rodeo with general admission set at 1.25 for adults and 0.75 for children. They will travel to Paragould, Arkansas, on August 27 to view the rodeo group and plan further events. The club also notes a request from St. Louis for Sikeston’s Little League to enter the St. Louis tournament, with Bill Puckett and the team preparing to travel. Bill Galladay, Jean Klein, and Dick McDougal were appointed to select a queen for the Soybean Festival in Portageville.

Jaycees Country Club Paul Cannon Bob Mitchell Paragould Arkansas Sikeston St. Louis Sikeston Jaycees Bill Puckett Bill Galladay Jean Klein Dick McDougal Portageville

Harry Blanton Tells Kiwanians About Mexico Trip

Kiwanis guest Harry Blanton gave a vivid talk on his Mexico City journey. He discussed education, living standards, and road conditions, and shared experiences like attending a bull fight. Several members brought guests, including Jake Kemper and Ollie Switzer from Ford.

Harry Blanton Kiwanis Club Mexico City Mexican Republic Mexico Blanton Otto Hahs John Harvey Hugoton Kansas Ralph Williams Jake Kemper Ollie Switzer Ford Motor Company Howard McGill Marshall Craig Fielding Poe Hus Jimmy Poe

Rotary Talk on Highway Safety by Troop E Officer

Sgt. George Montgomery of Poplar Bluff and safety officer for Troop E spoke to the Rotary Club at Rustic Rock Inn. He reviewed driver law changes and the new liability law. New member Glen Cracraft and guests Dick McDougal and Eugene Harris of Sikeston Patrol attended.

George Montgomery Poplar Bluff State Highway Patrol Department Rotary Club Rustic Rock Inn Montgomery State Highway Patrol Glen Cracraft Dick McDougal Eugene Harris The Sikeston State Highway Patrol

Birthday Party for Mrs Lester Lewis at Lake Street

Mrs. Lester Lewis of 827 Lake Street was honored at a surprise birthday party Monday evening at her home. Attendees included her husband Lester Lewis and daughter Shirley, plus numerous friends and members of the Farming Street Church of God.

Lester Lewis Lake Street Fanner Street Church of God Shirley O. C. Lewis Lyman Dame Judy Lindell Herman Po Harold Poole Tony Tommy Marilyn Harold Depre Bobby Harry Paul Cummings Harriett Johnny Bill Suchman Bob Nancy White Jerry Pat Lomax Lana Rae Dacus Charles Green

Southeast Missouri Bankers to Meet in Sikeston

John Rogers of Milan announces an Agricultural Credit Conference in Sikeston on September 15 with bankers C. D. Harris J. C. Welman and Robert E. Lee Hill. W. S. Corrigan assists locally. The event aims to study capital needs and credit use for agriculture and invites Southeast Missouri bankers.

Southeast Missouri Sikeston John Rogers First National Bank of Milan Missouri Bankers Association C. D. Harris First National Bank Cape Girardeau J. C. Welman Bank of Kennett Kennett Robert E. Lee Hill Association W. S. Corrigan Bank of Sikeston Rogers College of Agriculture University of Missouri Federal Reserve

East Prairie Man Dies in Hospital Here

William A. Newton 72 of East Prairie died Monday at the Missouri hospital in Sikeston. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p m yesterday at the Church of God, with Rev Albert Camn officiating. Burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Charleston. Survived by wife Paralee Kelley Newton a daughter Linus Blimenbere of East Prairie a son Alvis A. Newton two brothers Luther Newton Fulton Ky Leslie Newton Puryear Tenn four sisters Ethel Dunn Detroit Mich Iver Smith Fulton Ky Ruby Cooley Union City Tenn Zama Wilkens Clinton Ky and five grandchildren.

Church of God East Prairie Wiliam A. Newton Missouri Delta Community Hospital Sikeston Albert Camn Odd Fellows Newton Henry County Tenn Paralee Kelley Newton Linus Blimenbere Alvis A. Newton Luther Newton Fulton, Ky Leslie Newton Puryear Ethel Dunn Detroit Mich Iver Smith Ruby Cooley Union City, Tenn Zama Wilkens Clinton, Ky

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Bank of St. Louis Missouri Bankers Dexter Sikeston Man Hundred Dollar Club Herbert Reno Delmar Hollowell Sherman Terrell Wallace Sheima Cambraa Cambraa Russell Blaird Ira Shuffit Blaird George Davis Lady Arnett Arnett Clyde Hasting Delta Community Hospital POLIC Hesman Saat Chip Natural Gas CO Sikeston, MO Chip’s Shoe Alley North New Madrid Street
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