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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1956
Page
11
Daily newspaper brief from Sike ston Herald dated Thursday December 13 1956 features local news items, notices, and community updates drawn from the newspaper page.
The Legion Auxiliary held a meeting on December 20 with president and officers present. The agenda included several service projects and Christmas plans for the community, with adjournment after all business was completed.
Fragmented hospital notes record a patient admitted to a ward with several names and dates, showing discharge on December 8 and multiple doctor or nurse initials. The text includes scattered references to clinicians, locations, and a newborn or infant mention amid unclear patient details.
Rev A D Rankin marked his 80th with a dinner at Rustic Rock. The piece notes his long service in Southcentral Missouri, 40 years in Scott County, and residence at 60 Branum Street Southeston. Rankin recently retired but remains active assisting at times.
The Kings Highway Chapter of the D A R met with Mrs Charles Barnett on Saturday afternoon to hear a program about Christmas traditions across history. A Civil Defense report and a lecture covered ancient origins from Roman times to 19th century celebrations, followed by gifts and social tea as guests enjoyed festive decorations and shared family Christmas customs.
City Council approves November bills totaling about 95 thousand 1763 dollars with numerous line items from General Revenue to Public Works. Major entries include grants from Group Hospital Service, Planters Bank withholding, and payments to motor, utility, and insurance providers.
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