Looking Ahead to a Nation’s Freedom and Blessings
A 1958 National Education Program summary urges daily thanks for freedom rooted in the U S Constitution. It recalls Jefferson’s words, contrasts monarchy with republic, and argues America’s wealth and liberty stem from private enterprise and a limited government. It notes global contrasts and the appeal of American life to foreigners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mduzie
America
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
United States
Congress
Republic
Trends In Farming Shift As Census Reports Mass Relocation
Census Bureau findings show thousands of displaced farm families and millions of refugees moving to urban areas in the past three years. From 1956 to last April nearly 7 million farm people migrated to towns and cities, while farm population declined by about 1.86 million in a year. Despite fewer farms, production rose about 50 percent, with only 11.9 percent of Americans farming today. The rural population is nearing one billion, while many farmers work off-farm jobs for higher wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
Agriculture Department
Benson
Solals
How to Plan Tax Deductions for 1957 and 1958
A tax article advises planning itemized deductions to beat the standard deduction, suggesting a three year pyramid of deductible expenses. It explains timing and prepaying medical and other costs, with examples of AGI around 37,000 and deductible expenses near 3,500, and emphasizes delaying or accelerating payments to optimize two consecutive years. It notes premium deductions for health and related policies and suggests moving due dates to January for flexibility.
Immaculate Conception Church Dedicated at New Madrid
A crowd of over 200 gathered for the dedication of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church at New Madrid. Bishop Charles H. Helmsing presided, with Mass, blessing, and a solemn exterior blessing, amid weather changes and a full day of services from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Speakers lauded parishioners and Fr. Walter C. Craig for rebuilding, noting a history of earlier churches dating to 1789. The new church features marble altars, blonde wood pews, stained glass, and a modern interior with a quiet room for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Immaculate Conception
New Madrid
Helmsing
New Immaculate Conception Church
Joseph Huels
V. F
Sacred Heart Church
Poplar Bluff
Msgr
Ferst
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Cape Girardeau
Charles Schmalie
Benton
Joseph Vronin
Valley Park
J.J. O'Neal
Sikeston
Charles H. Heimsing
Tegalia
Walter C. Craig
Isadore
Father DuBois
Cronin
Schmitt
Poepsel
Galetta
Immaculate Conception
Sisters of
Loretto
Lawyels
Christ
Cross
Local residents report illnesses, fires, and holiday events
Mr and Mrs Jim Kealing of Kansas City Mo hosted Thanksgiving guests including sons Stevie and Jimmie. Rev Harold Bailey conducts a two week revival at Blodget Mo. a store fire at Mrs Della Cain’s building caused total loss. Old Folks Christmas party set for Dec 18 at 1 pm in the High School Auditorium. various hospital visits and a Lake City church mission observance noted. many community events and officer elections described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Kealing
Stevie
Jimmie
Kansas
Gts
Joe Barnett
Addie
Bome
Luer Lee Hospital
Poplar
Sikeston
Wes
J W. Pruitt
Tobe Minich
Joe Baker
Pamela Sue
Idalia
Raymond Toutry
Lucy Lee Hospital
Poplar Bhirff
Lottie Moon
Woman's Missionary Society
Baptist Church
Fred Laminack
Violet Jackson
Harold Bailey
Norman Crimpecker
Ode Henning
Bill Grossman
Estle Rodgers
Gerald
Charles Wyrick
Dickie Landers
Joe Thompson
Alvie Towell
Déda Taylor
Margaret Ann
J. W. Wrrick
John
The
Odd
Nobie Grand
Johnny Eaton
Nobel Grand
Alvie Tower
George Kasting
Thomas Gargus
Woman’s car crashes into neighbor’s bedroom after belt mishap
In Laramie Wr., Mrs. Ralph Conweil seated herself in the right front of a Chevrolet and tightened a new safety belt. She tried to reach the brake but the car rolled down the curb and struck a lilac bush before crashing into the bedroom of the adjacent house, causing damage but no immediate injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie Wr
Ralph Conweil
Mrs Vernell Daugherty Honored at Fellowship church shower
Mrs Vernell Daugherty was honored with a pink and wine shower at Fellowship Baptist Church on Thursday night December 5 at 7 p.m. by the Young Married Couples class. Hostess and teacher were listed, with gifts placed in a bassinette and prizes awarded for games. Attendees included numerous named ladies from New Madrid and nearby towns, with some gift givers unable to attend. Favors featured miniature diapers with mints. refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernell Daugherty
Fellowship Baptist Church
Fare Parker
Geraldine Ray
Pat Ahart
Eloise Lingle
Estell
Wiliams
Hazel Greer
Gerda Harrison
Sarah Wratt
Ade Lingle
Edna Barron
Estel Taylor
Goze! Taylor
Med Walker
Claudine Hensley
Otha Nell Gardner
Thelma Grimsley
Lou Ethel Howel
Reba Murray
Elvada Winders
Lillian Caps
Barbara Murray
Jolene Rettig
Herb Davagherty
New Madrid
J. W. Seaton
Dyersburg
Tenn
Jolene Tyrone
Christine Franklin
Elsie Davis
Eva Hensley
Thelma Norman
Louise Chapman
Thelma Justice-Mirs
Lorene Derouch
Cecil Crabtree
Welker
Cook
Fowler
Gazel Tay Tor
Nyman Matthews to Settle in Alabama Bible Book Store
Mr and Mrs Nyman Matthews move to Eufaula Alabama where he will manage a newly opened Bible Book Store. Mrs Matthews will serve as organist at First Assembly of God Church led by Rev Andrew Daniels. Daniels and Matthews sister-in-law Louise Hornback live nearby. Hospital notes list patients admitted December 7 8 and discharges including Sikeston residents and Lakeland Florida entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyman Matthews
Ala
Sandra Kay
Sikeston
Eufaula
Matthews
Assembly of God
Andrew Daniels
Daniels
Louise
Lorene Hornback
Norvie Hornback
Agnes
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Meiore Avenue
Sikeston, Mo
Silkester
Missouri
National
Columbia, Me
Ay DR
George
National Education Program
Asia
Europe
Washington
Clinton Davidson
Ms American Institute of Certified Pubic Accountents
Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants
Nest Aride
St. John the Baptist
Father Craig
Immaculate Conception Roman Catholics ‘Church
R. Keusenkothen
Grabman
Deguire
Dy- Ta
the Baptist Church
Bailey
Lottie -Moon
Angels Message
Amaryllis Bohannon
Barbara Ort
Connie Neal
Beverly Agee
Carol Orr
Bertha Shirkey
Marjorie Rogers
Patriola Addams
Angels
Nunnelee Funeral Chapel
Sikeston, Missouri
Mojud
VOGUE
East Front ST
Ust
Dawnelle Gloves
Macshore
SRE
Pai
Bank OF Sikeston
Safety and Service
Mrs. Vernell Daugherty
Missouri Delta Community Hospital
Joe Jefferson Watson
New Mad
Myrtle Irene Street
Gideon
Billie Sue’ McCans
William Hocutt
Lakeland
Fla
Dessa Calera Lopp
George Bird
John M. Hartzell
Nina
Pat) White
Gloria. Waldman
Lela Crenshaw
Charleston
Albert Lewis
Henry O. Smith
Statlyn Young
Baby Gir
Essex
Wiliam Hocutt
Fila
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