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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1956

Page

3

Farm Bureau Picnic Draws Large Crowd at Baptist Grounds

Scott County Farm Bureau annual picnic at the Baptist Assembly Grounds between Benton and Daichistadi attracted about 500 members wives and guests. The mid day dinner was prepared on site after a morning program that began at 10:30 am with local quartet music. Guest speaker Arline Avery of Marston spoke on Farm Bureau problems and solutions. E Slusher president of the Missouri State Farm Bureau Federation attended.

Scott County Farm Bureau Baptist Assembly Benton and Daichistadi Arline Avery Marston E. Slusher Miassoun State Farm Bureau Federation H E Slusher Missouri Farm Bureau Federation Raymond B Milligan Benton Scott Co. Farm Bureau Harold Lemar Semo Farm Bureau Harry Farrar Farm Bureau Insurance Harold Hill Sikeston

4-H Club Outing Hosts Panel Discussion and Remarks

The SS and the SS present and made a few remarks. Entertainment came from the county 4-H clubs. Attendees wrote questions for a panel discussion. Harold Hill of Sikeston served as master of ceremonies and noted the outing was among the best in some time.

Harold Hill Sikeston

Cairo Illinois Civic Drive Aims to Revive Industry Hope

Hi Invis, Caio has faded as a river port with several plants and scarce jobs. About 36 percent of Cairo's population are Black and few outlets exist beyond cotton fields and mills. The community development program seeks to re awaken civic spirit and rally residents to make Cairo a better place to live and a draw for industry.

Hiinvis Caio Cairo Iue

Cases Filed In Circuit Clerk's Office

A long list of divorce petitions and related filings appears in the circuit clerk records. Names include Luther Guibson, James Wilkins, Ethel Wilson, Mary J. Too, Pats Bohe, and others. The notices describe separations, alleged abuse, abandonment, and requests to restore or change names, with dates ranging from 1934 to 1994 and mentions of child custody and property disputes.

Lioyd Jetis Briges Netuie Gibseon Luther Guibson James Wilkins Aia Wil Rinks Ted Dons Ethel Charles Ida Wilken Wilson Wood Wille Boshcol Pats Thes Tour North Mary JT Jas Latte James Mistral Lummus Helena Johnson Namages Bertenm Kinkle Products Co Thos Holmes Sadler

County Court Approves Warrants and Court Deets Planned

County Court approves warrants and outlines next steps under Workmens Compensation act for county highway employees. Nearby items note bids for equipment and multiple property transfers including successors and church trustees.

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New Madrid Library Delivers Ruth Moore Book SPLAK IQ THE WINDS

New Madrid County Library announces new arrivals led by Ruth Moore’s SPLAK IQ THE WINDS. The novel follows Chin Island’s wild rocky past, a century of families from Scots Haltan Portuguese and Greeks, and a Christmas feud sparked by a fisherman and hotspot tensions along the fish wharf and clam flats.

New Madrid Ruth Toores Chin Island Ulman Lisco MacGumses Hs

Stoddard County Real Estate Sales Summary

Stoddard County real estate transfers include Dora Nicho to Lugene and Vanda Smith for 59 acres near cemely cw nw I7 24 10 priced at 1000. Barbara BE Cuoason to Rov B Cookson for 80 acres ng nwlg 320 27 9 at 3000. Phylps Long to Tames D and Puch 4nn Barker lot 3 block 2 Dud ley at 100. Cora Adaine to EB B and Grace McNew for 160 acres ne' 3.23.9 at 8000. Malle Hunt to Batard Lucite Colurs for 12 block 3 O Heren add Bernie at 1600. Lbssee and Dearoths Scott to Wesies and Ada Harbin west 40 ft to 4 Horek Ind add Punico at 40. Doroth Mooaid H F Sneed to Thetcher Veo and oth Mare Chas seadot 12 Normans ind Deater at 4500. Bese Cies fot Bo and Grace MeNes fot 9 MicNew add Bene at 4000. Oadle end Go'ne Bell Moore to Zelmer and Clara Gaines lot 9 and e'4 lot 8 block 2 Walstons add Gray Ridge at 700. C A and Ethel L Powell to James M Jarrell 3 acres part sé nw' east of RR 4249 at 280. Simeon LE Robert S and Myra.

Barbara BE Cuoason Cookson Barker Krra Cora Adaine EB B Grace McNew Malle Hunt Batard Lucite Colurs Bernie Oadle Bell Moore Zelmer Clara Gaines Walstons Gray Ridge C A Ethel L Powell James M Jarrell Simeon LE Robert S Myra

Rebuilding Program for Cairo Announced

A block by block redevelopment plan for Cairo questions economic and cultural problems affecting its 13,000 residents was announced. The effort, led by the Department of Community Development of Southern Timomw Cane, follows requests from local readers and university input, aiming to coordinate extensive urban renewal at the city’s river confluence near the Mississippi and Ohio.

Cairo Department of Community Development of Southern Timomw Carbondale Sina Riral Ohio Rovers

Checkup A Must For Each Year Before School

Summer checkups prepare for the year ahead. Vision and hearing tests protect learning, with pay attention to feet and shoes. The article notes tonsil and adenoids removal for frequent sore throats, but cold prevention remains limited.

Birthday Party Marks Official Visit Of Worthy Grand Matron

Sikeston Chapter No 137 Eastern Star hosted 14 chapters and Missouri State Grand Officers for a birthday party and reception honoring Worthy Grand Matron Leona Landingham of Kansas City. The event featured a Bible ceremony, flag and foam formations, skits, speeches, and a birthday cake reveal with district gifts, followed by cake and punch and a tableside themed dining room.

Sikeston Order of the Eastern Star Missouri Leona Landingham Kansas City Lois Wilfong Puxico Sikeston Masonic Temple Bernice Cummins Electus Dsitt Avendame Jala Brinnoack Elbert Sloan Sikeston Chanter Groun Tank Rastrond Tuche St Totti Garand Honos Mre Tanta Katheryn Pusell Sikes Daniel Fo Malone Candace Gitoon Grand Vatlen Dexter Brock Aliocatin Crand Rocune Raymond Lue Wat'rose Puxwo Bs Renbere Stheston Jean Mio Shese Ma Panely Baker Nhc Te Baker Tritt

Dainty Darlings of Spangleland Circus Friday Speech

In her remarks the speaker praised Sikeston Teape as the best attained and most bermuaid Trumpie in the state, noting Dainty Darlings of Spangleland will headline the largest circus Friday September 14th.

Spangleland Sikeston

Richard Dooltlite Recovering From TrovW Surgery at Labrador Base

Richard Dooltlite reports recovery from surgery at Labrador base hospital after medical letter from Ao Bachata Doolittee confirms operation occurred. Red Cross relay noted, and initial hopes for a smooth recovery expressed.

Richard Dooltlite Labrador ATR Mtr O Mis Doolitite Red Cross Bachata Doolittee Richard

Unclear OCR: R.A. Meet and Rover Yo Passadors Event

Fragmentary report describes a meeting of R.A. group and Rover Yo Passadors with Fos Bayts, listing several members and activities. Mentions IR order, Dae Aan Leases, and a project called Knights Deed, with references to Arthur Butiel woods and 42 to Vis.

Rover Yo Mondawr Veerneon Oh 2 Vox Forse Arthur Butiel Woods Augeus

Front Yard Patio Lends Charm to Modern House

A landscape treatment for a modern home expands the front walk into a paved terrace. A small flowering crab hawthorn tree centers the terrace, with walls bordered by annual flowers chosen to harmonize with wall colors. The design favors quick-color displays from seed, viewed from a picture window and enjoyed by passers-by.

Boad Big Terrace

Doctor's counsel for school age child behavior worries

The passage urges consulting a doctor for behavior concerns in school age children. It suggests discussing trouble at school or with peers, steps to help the child adjust during summer, and ensuring a dental checkup before school begins. The tone is advisory, emphasizing professional guidance and preventive care.

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