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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1957
Page
7
The piece warns that old fashioned wiring and overloading outlets create a bottleneck like narrow water pipes. When the electrical "pipe" is too small, appliances such as irons, vacuum cleaners, and televisions perform poorly, heat up, or fail to operate efficiently. Overloading raises fire risk.
Clues include blown fuses or tripping breakersLights dim or appliances heat slowly and TVs fuzz when turning on Octopus outlets and long cords indicate inadequate wiring An electrical contractor can update the system with proper copper wire outlets and expertise to enhance appliance performance reliability and safety
New Madrid County notes report Billy Hexworth’s cotton saved with a 2 chemical pre emergent spray behind the planted row, reducing crabgrass and weed growth during a flood year. Costs around 5.6 dollars per acre target chopping savings of about two thirds, with other farms noting 30 percent average weed-chopping savings. Also announced are plans for vegetable production schools in Kennett Portageville Sikeston and Dexter or Poplar Bluff starting in December and a 4H Market Barrow Show set for December 7 in New Madrid with kick off and guidance for members and families.
The Mississippi County Farm News notes the annual Recognition Night at Anniston High School Gymnasium on Monday December 9 at 7 30 p m. About 120 4 H members and 33 leaders will receive awards for work completed with special honors in Clothing Foods Home Grounds and Leadership. Les Akers state 4 H Club Agent will supervise group recreation afterward. George P Rowe and Moxley provide program details and attendance is invited for parents and interested adults.
New Madrid County Library presents The Open Door, a collection of Helen Keller’s reflective essays. The librarian Marshall Dial notes the book offers wisdom and inspiration showcasing Keller’s courage faith and zest for life for readers seeking uplifting insights. Different listings and dates follow for local store locations and dates in December.
Local notes from Lilbourn Missouri detail visits over Thanksgiving weekend. Families travel to Memphis and St Louis, with reunions in Carner Cairo and Flint Michigan relatives, and many to see ill relatives including Marvin Ewing. Social scenes include alumni dances, college visits, and multiple extended family gatherings across Missouri, Illinois, and Michigan.
Cameron and neighboring Creole and Grand Chenier rebuild after Audrey damage. Federal Civil Defense funds and 3 million dollars from the Red Cross fuel recovery. New Cameron Memorial Hospital and a public library planned with aid from the American Legion and others. Seventy four college students receive continued education support from the state.
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