Repudiation by Indifference Darkens Sikeston Cleanup
Sikeston civic leaders largely ignored a public library meeting report on the summer cleanup and sanitary survey. The Improvement Council, aided by Negro representatives, faced absence of business, civic, and church leaders, while criticizing city hall for forming a three‑man commission that could end council efforts. The piece condemns complacency amid rising relief rolls, youth drug use, and unsanitary city conditions.
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Sikeston
Improvement Council
Chamber of Commerce
Woman’s Club
Civics Club
The
Pope Urges Bishops to Fight Indecency in Dress
Catholic leaders push moral standards as Pope Pius XII calls bishops to wage a prudent fight against indecency in modern dress especially in summer. Catholic War Veterans at Cincinnati adopt a resolution denouncing indecency in stage shows motion pictures and entertainment for servicemen.
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Pius XII
Cincinnati
Sikeston church houses set town record for growth
Over four years Sikeston, Missouri has built four new church buildings including the Episcopalians and Lutherans and six education halls costing up to 100000 each. The Tanner Street Church of God and others expanded facilities while Miner neighbors added a sizeable education building. The Herald contends no Missouri town of equal size matches this record.
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Sikeston
Assembly of God
First Baptist
Tanner Street Church of God
Church of the Nazarene
First Methodist
Tanner Street
Teacher Assignments Made For Four Elementary Schools
Sikeston superintendent Lynn Twitty released the upcoming year’s elementary teacher assignments for Bailey, South Grade, Airport, and Lee Hunter. Grade by grade lists name teachers for first through eighth grades, with potential changes possible as enrollment shifts.
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Lynn Twitty
Sikeston
Bailey
Lola Mae Genins
Esther Caen
Virgie Soi
Irma Allen
Grenda Altom
Helen L. Jones
Evelyn Barnett
Clara Hall
Lorene Proffer
Mary E. da
Ruth Seymour
Lenora Williams
Hiiao
Terry
Virginia Wilson
Vanira Adkins
Claudia Scott
Elsie Jenkins
Pauline Folex
Georgia Houchens
Susan Horner
Rubs Birze
Doris Ford
Clyde Johnston
Dean Spencer
William Tollison
Elia Mae Wilkins
Kenneth Adkins
Paul A. Grimsier
Edna Winder
Laura Kornegeer
Lucille Mount
Roy Walker Lee Hunter
Maude Montgomery
Barbara Pittman
Veda Sidwell
Irene Ritchie
Lucille Stubbilefield
Evelyn Waiton
Dorothy Clayton
Anna Cochran
Vinetta McGee
Opal David
Dorothy Estes
Sue Miller
Marjorie Carter
Auntte French
Dora Penning
Hazel Pickens
Dorothy Powell
Twitty
Helen Jones
Robert Miller
Melvin Gateley
Airport
Margaret Cain
Lee Hunter
REA builds 150-foot tower to boost radio range
REA crews erect a 150-foot steel lattice tower near Highway 60 East replacing a 93-foot structure. The upgrade, funded by the Scott New Madrid Mississippi Electric Co operative, will improve reception and transmission to repair trucks up to 50 miles away as work continues over the next week to 10 days.
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Bedford Robinson
Lee Reynolds
Herman Ray
Frank Grimm
Jess Simpson
Charles Solomon
Woodrow Brashears
James C. Stephenson
Minor Cobb
Scott-New Madrid-Mississippi Electric Co-operative
Hayti Rea
J. C. Stephenson
REA
Vernon Buck
E. Kathleen
Dorman Buck
E. Gladys
Mississippi
Thebes
Scott-New Madrid-Mississippi Electric Co-op
Peterson Construction Company
Mrs Nancy Cardwell 86 dies in Anniston
Mrs Nancy Ann Cardwell 86 widow of the late H B Cardwell died at her Anniston home at 9 30 a m Tuesday of infirmities. Born July 7 1869 in Mit Pelia Tenn she moved with family to Charleston in 1910 and to Anniston in 1949. She is survived by son Robert Cardwell of Martin Tenn four daughters Colene Turner Winfield Kans Mable Garawond and L E Gilmore both of Anniston and EB Gilmore of Cairo Tenn 12 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral 4 p m Friday at Anniston Methodist Church officiated by Rev M B Henley Burial Oak Grove Charleston. McMikle in charge.
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Charleston
Nancy Ann Cardwell
H. B. Cardwell
Anniston
Mit
Pelia
Tenn
Robert C. Cardwell
Martin, Tenn
Colene Turner
Winfield, Kans
Mable Garawond
L .E. Gimore
EB. C. Gilmore
Cairo
Branchildren
Methodist Church
Anniston Methodist Church
Soil Conservation Hearing Planned in New Madrid
Several from Sikeston plan to attend the Missouri State Soil Districts Commission hearing at 2 p.m. Friday in the circuit court room in New Madrid. The commission will set a date for an election to decide if a soil conservation district will be formed in New Madrid County, potentially the third such district in the state.
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Sikeston
Plan
Oran News Changes Hands After Five Years of Ownership
Roman Ressel sold the Oran News after five years as owner. Ressel, formerly with Charleston papers, has ties to the Mosareird Journaliam and the county Democratic uate, and is known in local journalism circles.
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Afer
Oran News
Roman Ressel Hosud
al West
Srleston
Democratic Uate
Mosareird Journaliam
Tima Jimph Fee
Former Resident Killed in Plane Crash on Training Flight
Lt Cmdr Amos B Buchanan 34 a Sikeston native and naval reserve pilot was killed Tuesday afternoon when attempting an emergency landing near Lambert Field St Louis. He died from a skull fracture internal injuries and burns after his Corsair struck a utility pole hit a parked car and skidded onto Natural Bridge Road. He radioed for permission then steered away from residential areas but the engine failed and smoke rose from the plane. The pole outage affected about 2000 homes and the airport for up to an hour. Survived by wife two daughters Becky 12 Martha Ann 3 a son Michael 6 and his parents. Funeral with full military rites planned in Cape Girardeau with burial in Sikeston. He served as Executive Officer Fleet Craft Service Squadron 921 Naval Reserves and commanded an Air Sea Rescue Squadron in World War II. Formerly a salesman for his father’s Cape Girardeau auto agency.
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Sikeston
Amos B. ‘Buchanan
Naval Reserve
Lambert Field
St. Louis
St. Louis County Hospital
Natural Bridge
Navy
Buchanan
Ci. C. Buchanan
S. Kingshighway
Cape Girardeau
Becky
Martha Ann
Michael
A. B. ‘Buchanan Sr
Cape
Charles Buchanan
Fleet Craft Service Squadron 921
Naval Reserves
Pacific
City Council Approves 65 Cent Tax for Sewage Bond Issue
At a special meeting the City Council passed an ordinance levying 65 cents per $100 of assessed value to fund a $600,000 sewage improvement bond issue. A second ordinance authorized the bond issue. Bonds begin due February 1955 with 2 percent interest. A follow up meeting Thursday will review remodel plans for City Hall. A council rule now limits agenda to pre arranged business to avoid late meetings.
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Ldermen
City Council Meeting Set for Thursday Special Session
The City Council will meet in a special session at 7:25 p.m. on Thursday to discuss plans for proposed remodeling and modernization of City Hall. Mayor Chas Butler indicates no other business will be discussed at this time.
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Chas Butler
Denman
Mill Row
Dover Street
Wyatt Street
Fletcher and
Franklin Streets
Fletcher Addition
Handy
Northwest
North Streets
North Street
Bowman
Young Streets
Fairgrounds Addition
Young Street
Attendance at Sikeeston Sunday Schools August 2
Attendance figures from multiple churches on August 2 show varied Sunday school turnout. Furst Baptist 51, First Methodist 91, Assembly of God 395, Church of the Nazarene 256, Annet Street Church of God 224, Second General Baptist 1f, Furst Presbyterian 0.
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Sikeston
Furst Baptist Church
First Methodist Church
Assembly of God Church
Church of the Nazarene
Annet Street
Church of God
Second General Baptist Church
Furst Presbyterian Church
Veterans service officer to be gone this week
E L Crader Scott County veterans service officer will be in his office at the post office building on Monday August 30 and Wednesday September 1 but will return Wednesday September 8.
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Veterans Service
E. L. Crader
Scott County
Post -Fice
Sikeston Hears Report On Sanitary Outdoor Toilets
A small audience heard Dr Thelma Buckthorpe outline a sanitation survey showing 767 outdoor toilets in Sikeston with under six meeting state requirements. City officials plan immediate action to remove or connect facilities as sewer extensions become usable, amid calls to clean up and tear down unsanitary outbuildings and eliminate disease breeding sites.
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Public Libra
Thelma Buckthorp
Scott County Health Unit
Sikeston
Buckthorpe
State Health Department
Lego
T.e
Chas. H. Butler
Earl Cook
Denman
One Hour Cleaners Opens New Plant in Segalton
A long standing cleaner operation, run for about 20 years by Looms Mas field Sr., formally opened a new plant yesterday in Segalton Avenue. The ceremony featured grand welcome and the plant aims to improve service with modern facilities. Local visitors received complimentary cards as part of the opening events.
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Hour Cleaners
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Applegate
Anderson Streets
Smith Addition
Lillian Street
Lake Street
East Gladys
South Grade School
Hunter Street
Ranney and
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