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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1955
Page
6
The column argues early American education fused Bible teachings with civic training to foster inner discipline and faith in God. It urges reemphasizing moral principles in schools, plus preparing youth for economic self-reliance and enterprise, noting naturalized citizens affirm American citizenship as a great gift.
A poem printed in the 1955 Sikeston Herald reflecting on solitude in nature. It speaks of walking alone, nature as a teacher, and the idea that every cloud and flower conveys a lesson. The piece laments labor and celebrates simple harvests and songs drawn from life.
A speaker extols citizenship as priceless urging children to understand economic and political principles. They emphasize America's comparative advantages, how these are created, and the responsibilities of citizens in safeguarding and improving the nation’s production and distribution of blessings. The speaker expresses confidence that American education will measure up.
Funeral services were held at 1 30 p m Tuesday at Shelby Funeral Home Chapel for Tiacelia Hardin infant daughter of Mrs Margaret Hardin Rev Melvin Bryant officiated and burial followed in Dogwood Cemetery The infant was born September 23 1955 and died at home Monday at 530 a m in East Prairie Missouri.
Robert Burns aged 87 of North Fourth Street in Smith Addition died at 2:20 am in Missouri Delta Community Hospital. Born March 24, 1868 in Shawneetown Illinois, he is survived by wife Maggie Burns and three sons Rex Charles and Andrew, three daughters Neva Madeline and Marie, 25 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Wednesday at the Methodist Church, with burial in Memorial Park cemetery.
Milton Gehts ASC office manager in Scott County said allotments for the 1956 crop year were mailed November 30. The county acreage allotment stands at 16 680 acres, down six percent from last year. Old cotton farms with three years of production face a 6 12 percent cut while newer farms with one or two years history see larger reductions.
Caruthersville Mrs Janet Cain society editor of the weekly Democrat Argus was robbed of 23 dollars at her home at 11 Friday night. She said the screen door was cut and unlocked from her bedroom to outside and that two men with a knife demanded money. She was alone in the house and did not see the intruders.
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