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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1955
Page
5
A plan outlines building two new fire stations, housing city offices in the Board of Public Works building, and providing a police holdover and court space at a fire station. It also calls for fewer city vehicles, a modern steam turbine plant, downtown street lighting upgrades, and public parks. Voters are urged to reject the 20 year municipal debt in the December 15 election and support Sikeston.
Leonard Hall argues November 8, 1955 results were locally driven with mixed gains for Republicans. He notes gains in Fairfax County Virginia and New Jersey but losses elsewhere, dismissing a national trend and predicting a strong GOP verdict in 1956 supporting Eisenhower.
Other officers elected include Phillip Sadler as vice grand Raymond Wright as secretary and Lyman Dame as treasurer Roy Wagner chosen as a three year trustee.
Albert Clarence Burton, 73, died Saturday at his Dogwood home from a heart moment. Born Oct. 5, 1882, in Concord, Mississippi county, he was the son of John and Eliza Burton. He is survived by his wife Ora Dalton Burton and many nieces and nephews. two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral service held Monday at Shelby Funeral Chapel at 2:30 pm with Rev. Barley and Rev. Noggle officiating, burial in 100 F. cemetery at Charleston.
Amos B Buchanan 58 of Cape Girardeau and formerly Sikeston business associate with his father died in Akron Ohio after special hospital treatment. He owned and operated the Buchanan Buick Agency in Cape Girardeau with son Charles F Buchanan. A native of Tinos he previously ran Buchanan Courts and a garage business with his father. Survived by wife Ruth, son Charles F and four grandchildren.
William D Murrell, 86, died Saturday night at his Blodgett home. Born May 2, 1869 in Boone County Missouri, he had lived in Scott County 65 years and was a retired carpenter. Survived by wife Minnie and two daughters Ruby Looner and Thelma Katherine, two sisters Cora Strayhorn and Lula Vaughn, and five grandchildren. Funeral 2 pm Monday at Blodgett Methodist Church, Rev John Qc Ensor and Rev Jimmie Edmondson officiating. burial in Blodgett Cemetery. Nunnelee Funeral Home in charge.
A blaze at Jack Osborns blacksmith shop 120 West Kathleen damaged the building and machinery. Mrs Mae Woods visits from Norwalk California for Christmas with Barner Woods and family. Tax collector Dadds Felker opens city hall office in Sikeston for December tax payments 8 am to 5 pm weekdays. About 45 million American families own more than one automobile.
Sikeston Community Chest campaign reports a five percent daily rise for four days as it aims to raise 35300. Chair Lee Bowman says optimism remains cautious while urging contributions of 10790 to reach the target. Agencies rely on gifts for vital medical and social services.
The paper lists 100 percent honor roll honorees from Sikeston area businesses and services including hospitals mills hardware stores grocers insurance offices banks and more. Named entities include Delta Community Hospital Scott County Milling Company Dempster Office C F MecMullin Estate and Office Tenkhoff Pharmacy Mitchell-Sharp Chevrolet Sikecon Lumber Co Hart’s Bikers Albutrop Funeral Home Daugherty’s Cafe Daugherty’s Tavern JC Penner & Co Sikeston Police Department and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company among others.
A Lions Club noon luncheon featured the film Citizen Dave Douglas, illustrating perceived federal tax inequities. The program chair man C Clarence Scott arranged the screening, which highlighted how cooperatives and other so called non profits may avoid tax burdens, provoking discussion on civic duty and protest.
Attendance figures by church for December 4 show First Baptist 570, First Methodist 482, First Assembly of God 421, Church of the Nazarene Tanner Street 2545, Church of God 254, Second Gen Baptist 133, First Presbyterian 117.
Carl Walker told Kiwanis at the Colonial Inn that Sikeston High’s guidance program centers on three counseling types vocational educational and personal social to help students choose suitable careers. He noted students reassess goals through high school with changes likely into adulthood and stressed the value of thorough schooling for later life.
The Square and Compass Club established a year ago will review activities and elect officers on Monday. The group formed December 12, 1954 by Maisons of Sikeston Lodge Neo 310 A and F M to address matters not under lodge supervision and reported the revival of the Stres ton Chipter Order of DeMoliv in connection with statewide patterns.
Girl Scouts and Brownies plan toy making for annual Christmas baskets. Troops in Shestern will assemble and wrap toys at the park on December 13 from 4 pm, then present items to City Welfare Officer Jewell Allen for distribution to children in need. Parents are invited to attend and help set up.
Mrs Fecce Mat Chicsich 84 mother of Mayor Chip Putler died in the Missouri Delta Community Hospital at 5 30 pm Sunday. Survived by three sons and a daughter, with several grandchildren and great grandchildren. The body taken to Salem for services from the First Baptist Church and burial in Salem City Cemetery. Welsh Funeral Home in charge.
Lynn Twitty, superintendent of schools, announces changes to the Christmas vacation schedule. Schools close Dec. 22 and reopen Jan. 3. November enrollment hits 3,106 with year-to-date 3,216, both all-time highs for the district.
Members of this association awarded as Louis this past week for service and loyalty to music ivory. The ceremony recognized a man with late career honors and a notable tribute to his decades of dedication.
Mrs C Walther of Cape Girardeau, a local club leader in women’s affairs, was killed when an auto mobile left the road and struck an embankment near Avanta Georgia. Her husband, driving, suffered minor injuries. The couple was returning from a visit with a son and daughter-in-law.
A local partnership plans new business moves on TP Broadway 61 with focus on real estate and rents. Partners meet to discuss consolidating holdings including a sale of interest in flats and the Haliwas property as part of existing operations.
Local effort aims to raise three thousand dollars to complete a new factory project. Investors and the Pen factory committee oversee contributions from community members and 33 other participants. Fred Hoffman, Gatson Tourst Court, and Bowler Book St. Louw Dary Compans Biand Eaton are named among supporters.
A film about Martin Luther will be shown at Ure Methodist Church on Sunday. The event begins at 7:30 PM. There is no admission charge and no freewill offering will be taken.
Congressman Paul C Jones returned to Kennett after a month in nine of ten South American republics observing farming methods. He says the mission helped evaluate surplus commodity sales, foreign trade, and PL 480 prospects, noting attaché roles, State Department influence, and potential increased cooperation with local governments.
Mrs. Cline Carter, treasurer of the Tuberculosis Christmas Seal Drive, reports $835 received to date. Returns, though small, come steadily and compare favorably with last year. All residents of Stret County are urged to send in donations to reach the $3,000 goal by December 3.
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