Fisk Pirates Capture Morehouse Invitational Title
The Fisk Pirates won the Morehouse Invitational, defeating College High Preps 65-50 in the final. Jimmy Dawson scored 36 to fuel a 58-55 semifinal win over Morehouse, while Jackson Wilkerson and Rowe combined for 47 in the title clash. Bernie Mules finished third as College High Preps took runner-up and Morehouse slipped to fourth after a 62-56 semifinal setback. Officials awarded a Sportsmanship prize to a team in the tourney.
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Preps
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Morehouse Tigers
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Harris
Jaxwell Wilkerson
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Adams
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Sinson
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Maxverry
Joe Buileson
Stevens Austin
Topals Pa
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Fred Sliger
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Wilherson
Maxwell
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Giles Michel
Haupt
Fish
Sunday School Cagers Play Dec 12 At Gymnasium
The Sunday School basketball teams pause this week for other gym activities and resume December 12 with three games. Church of God vs First Baptist, Miner Baptist vs Christian Church, Methodist vs Nazarene, all scheduled for 9 pm. Also notes address the Hilterbrand family relocation to 734 East Kathleen.
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Church of God
First Baptist
Miner Baptist
Christian Church
Methodist and Nazarene
S. S
Methodist
Nazarene
Va Baptist
Christian
Catholic
Baptist
Nazairene
Chistian
Billikens Beat Bearcats 91 73 In Opening Game
St Louis University Billikens led by Joe Todd beat Cincinnati University Bearcats 91 to 73 to open the basketball season. Todd scored 14 points on 5 of 10 shooting and 4 of 6 from the line, showcasing his senior leadership as a standout from Morehouse.
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St. Louis Billikens
Cincinnati
St Loui Univiersity Billikens
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Cincinnat
Cincinnati University Bearcats
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Missour
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Bilikens
Sikeston Boy Earns Kemper Military School Letter
John Husson of Vic and Mrs John Hux 20 College won a junior high school letter at Kemper Military School Boonville Missouri for outstanding performance on his tear. He received high recognition from coach Capt Keith Eder. Lt Col J G Kralovec presented the letter in an athletics assembly.
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John Husson
Vic
John Hux
Kemper Military School
Boonville
Keith Eder
J G Kralovec
Mo Pac Seeks Abandonment Of Cairo Bluff Bus Route
Charleston officials note a hearing in Jefferson City on December 20 filed by Missouri Pacific Transportation Co seeking permission to abandon all service between Poplar Bluff and Cairo on Highway 60. The Public Service Commission previously allowed discontinuation of certain schedules on this corridor.
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Charleston City
Enterprise Courier
Jefferson City
Missouri Pa Efic Transportation Co
Poplar Bluff
Caio TH
Cairo
Jefferson Building
Public Service Commission
Campan
Former Sikeston coach Knox withdraws from Missouri coach search
Kenneth Knox, ex Sikeston Bulldogs coach and current Cape College guide coach, is among several candidates for the University of Missouri director of athletics position. He withdrew from consideration after Saturday, leaving the field to others.
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Sikeston Bulldogs
Kenneth Knox
Gudiion
Cape College
Missouri
Don Faurot
Sa Tidar
Sikeston Falls Behind In Plan to Raise Funds For Scott County Lake
A local effort to fund a Scott County lake is behind schedule. Community leaders report 4503 has been raised on the bond plan, with only 247 toward other needs before construction can begin. The campaign timeline targets February and March 1907 with organizers urging further public support and contact through local channels.
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Sikeston
Scott County
Pentem
Ail Betty CO
UME Nes
Chatter
Bulldogs Defeat Steaks at Rotary Dinner Night
The Rotary Club dinner featured administrators and faculty from the local school district. Guests included Superintendent Psam, Principal Harold Kithne, and others who praised the club’s service. A program highlighted student achievements as attendees planned future events for December 27 and upcoming showcases.
Deanery Meeting Notes With Talks And Elections
A Deanery gathering included speakers Father Charlo Co Schrott and others from St Hents Catholic church sharing remarks. Attendees heard about recent activities and planned another meeting in March where officers will be elected.
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Bodius
Cape Ty
Chamie
St Hents Ss Catholic Church
Furaan
the Nest
Jackson
Cers
Grass Fires Weekend Costs City Over $200
Grass fires on the weekend drew nine calls from Saturday afternoon to Sunday, eight of them Saturday. Fires started from trash and debris, prompting firefighting responses and warnings from Chief Ramses about avoidable expenses and safer handling of grass burns.
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Tram
Sente
LD Ramses
Gasoline War Reading in Sikeston and Area
A fragmented local notice discusses gasoline shortages and price concerns impacting Sikeston and surrounding communities. It references roads, depots, and nearby towns, noting tensions and public reactions to supply disruptions.
Local Girls Shine In East Prairie Talent Show
East Prairie hosted a local talent show featuring girls from the community and nearby schools. Participants showcased singing and dancing acts while judges from area clubs evaluated performances for prizes and local recognition.
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East Prairie
Daddy Felker opens county tax office in new city building
F. Daddy Felker county tax collector opens a branch office at the new city administrative building on S Wings Highway for taxpayers to pay county taxes this month. Mrs Bobbie Tyrone assists. Office hours are 8 am to 5 pm daily except Saturdays until noon. The first taxpayer paid was James M Beaird, manager of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Daddy” Felker
S. Wings
Berry Palmer & Day
Bobbie Tyrone
Mondas
James M. Beaird
Chamber of Commerce
Scott County ACP signups begin December 8
Historic county signups announced for December 8 with campaign by Benton office. Officials plan multiple farm and town meetings across Scott County to explain the ACP program and assist eligible farmers and residents in enrolling before the deadline.
Resident of Danwond Dies at Home Saturday
A Danwond resident died at his home Saturday afternoon. The deceased, a member of Dogwood Methodist Church, was employed by Brown Shoe Co in Charleston. Survived by family, services and burial details were pending.
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Ann
Storr
Pac O
Mio Pearl Phillls
Maplewood Mo
Dogwood Methodist Church
Brown Shoe Co
Charleston
Missouri Patrol Officer outlines 10 point traffic safety plan
Captain John A Boalind safety officer for the Missouri Highway Patrol unveiled a 10 point program aimed at cutting highway deaths and injuries. He urged stricter license suspensions for violators, tighter penalties for drunk driving, hit and run investigations, wider use of safety devices, universal commercial vehicle regulations, a speed limit and motor inspection law, rural pedestrian controls, quicker prosecutions of weekend traffic violators, and other measures amid Missouri’s fatality record.
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PEO
Trathie
NCEE
Ase
Pitret
Treneth Fischer Truchang Coa
Washngton
Moo
Dealers Transport Co of
Kansas
Reynolds Gasoline Trans Rogtoof
Joplin
Alten
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Jack Cooper Co
Ransis Cit Binest
Another 150 Dollars City Money Burns
A garbled report details ongoing costs and public funds facing scrutiny as residents question financial decisions. Repeated phrases reference city funds, oversight, and accountability, with unclear names or dates due to the damaged text.
SEMO Payers Offer Christmas Gifts Prompt Provisions
Southeast Missouri residents and taxpayers are urged to claim unspent funds from federal programs. Names listed include Dalton Pail Fooang Eva MW Cape Girardeau and Darnell Harold, with details spanning Cape Girardeau and Kennett areas. The notice notes first installment eligibility and outlines assistance in recovering funds.
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Missouri
Une de Samoyf
Christmas Baskets Must Be Ready by December 22
Unclear OCR text outlines a deadline related to Christmas baskets. The readable parts indicate a target date of December 22 and mention preparation or completion. Organizations, people, or places are not clearly identified in the readable segments. The fragment lacks coherent details for a fuller summary.
Bishop Helmsing Welcomed by Local Church Pastor
A local church will host Bishop Helmsing for a welcome reception. The event will feature remarks from the church pastor and community leaders as part of the bishop’s visit to the area.
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Helmsing
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