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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1952
Page
11
Dr and Mrs M M Beck Jr of Leadwood announce the birth of their first child a son on Monday afternoon December 8 at Mineral Area Osteopathic Hospital Farmington The baby weighed 7 pounds 42 ounces and is the grandson of Mr and Mrs M Mr Beck Sr of Sikeston
The Kingshighway Charter D A R plans a guest day Christmas party at 2 30 Saturday afternoon December 13 hosted by Miss Lydia and Miss Audrey Chaney at their home.
Sikeston Chamber of Commerce street decorations committee led by A M Jackson plans nearly two miles of evergreen festooning and thousands of lights across Sikeston with wreaths at major intersections. Most stores are already decorated and a Christmas parade is set for December 10. Citizens urged to decorate homes and windows. Lions Club sponsors a home decorations contest. Committee includes Gene Aufdenberg P J Schlossen Val Sharp and Harry Hambrick.
The Circles of W S C S of the Methodist Church announce December meetings on Thursday December 18 at various times and locations including Rustic Rock Inn for Circle 1 and homes of members for Circles 2 through 6 8 9 10 with Christmas exchanges and gift exchanges not exceeding fifty cents. Circle 8 also hosts a pot luck supper on Wednesday December 17 at 6 30 p.m.
Mrs. W. A. Beggs hosted the Womans Club last Tuesday as committees were formed for the annual Christmas Party to be held December 18 with Mr. and Mrs. Lennis James as hosts. Members approved gift packages for Navajo Indians and a program on foreign Christmas customs was presented by Mrs. Winfred Strayhorn. New member Mrs. Fletcher Withrow was welcomed and a year book issued.
The Extension Club met at Mrs. Annis Marshall’s home last Friday to elect officers for 1953. Officers retained are Mrs. Ebert Rister as President, Mrs. Wesley Strayhorn as Vice-President, and Mrs. Willis Walton as Secretary-Treasurer. Yearbooks were distributed and plans made for the Christmas party on Friday afternoon December 12 at the home of Mrs. Eber Rister. Attendees included Mrs. Winfreyd Strayhorn, Mrs. Alfred Walton, Mrs. J. F. Nunnelee, Mrs. A. E. Davis, and Mrs. W. O. Graham.
Texas County is Missouri's largest county by area at 1,183 square miles, followed by Shannon Franklin Howell Bates Vernon Stoddard Callaway Johnson Reynolds and Macon counties in order.
Mrs W C Graham was hostess last Wednesday afternoon to the W S C S A Christmas program was presented with Mrs A E Davis as leader Plans were made for the Christmas party on Wednesday afternoon Dec 1 at the home of Mrs Davis Other members present were Mrs John Taylor Mrs Ebert Rister Mrs Willis Walton Mrs Alfred Walton Mrs Winfred Strayhorn Mrs S A J U Fowler Mrs JL F Nunnelee and Mrs Amis Marshall the hostess.
Mrs Mayday Alberson Scott County Christmas Seal Sale chairman announced reminder letters went out to residents who have not acknowledged the letters. The 1952 campaign runs Nov 11 to Dec 25, supporting tuberculosis control projects in 1953. Seals are urged as a year round investment in a healthier community.
Scott County Farm Bureau invites members to a Christmas party at the Ben ton Community Building on Monday at 7 30 pm with treats drinks a tree and a gift exchange. County Agent Ronald Tucker notes February 15 is the deadline to order multiflora rose and tree seedlings from the Missouri Conservation Commission, with spring delivery. Mrs Mayme H Limbaugh chairs the Home and Community Ladies. other notices mention travel and family visits by local residents.
The Agriculture Department releases its year end estimate placing the 1952 cotton crop at 15,038,000 bales of 500 pounds gross weight, up 133,000 bales from a prior forecast. Despite not meeting the 16,000,000 bale goal, supplies should suffice for domestic and export needs with some reserves. The Census Bureau notes 13,419,943 running bales gained by Dec 1, up from last year. State figures show Missouri harvesting 460,000 acres at 400 pounds per acre for 385,000 bales. Arkansas 1,885,000 acres with 1,325,600 bales produced.
A stark shift from legend to danger as reports describe incidents involving a headless motorist. Police investigations focus on unidentified cases across multiple districts, with witnesses noting eerie, inexplicable scenarios and authorities urging caution for drivers and pedestrians alike.
Sikeston had a quiet week end with only six arrests. Burton Numillis paid 100 dollars for careless and reckless driving. George Davis noted drinking during the period. J. J. Nichols also faced charges of careless and reckless driving, picked up by John Taylor. Ray Lee Adams paid 15 dollars for reckless driving and speeding, arrested by George Davis. Bobby Mitchell fined 15 dollars for drunkenness, arrested by Iran Shuffit. Alonzo Lawrence fined 15 dollars after pleading guilty to drunkenness, picked up by Grover Kelley. Ore Lawillis fined 15 dollars after pleading guilty to drunkenness, arrested by Kelley. Basil Hessling left for Roanoke, Michigan Tuesday after visiting his mother.
The Sikeston Chamber of Commerce and local churches sponsor a hour long Christmas carol sing at Sikeston High School Auditorium at 8 p m Thursday December 11 led by combined church choirs. All church choirs are invited. no admission charge. Coordinate with Mrs H E Reuber and notify choir directors.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schenne man of St. Louis arrived Sunday to spend the week with Mr. and Mrs. John Vaughn and family. Mrs. Schenneman is a sister in law of Mrs. Vaughn.
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