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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1956
Page
7
A 1950s study summarizes American business ownership, noting 8.63 million individuals own stock with many under 7500 yearly income. It cites 18 million total owners across all firms, distribution by income, age, and education, highlighting broad wealth spread and the role of education in economic advancement.
Lions Club chairman Bob Miller announced that Junior Woman's Club members will serve as judges for the annual Christmas lighting contest. Entries must be received by next Saturday midnight, with four cash prizes to be awarded. Judges will tour the city on Dec 18 and 19 to evaluate displays.
Sikeston Public Library promotes holiday reading with a special Christmas collection. Books cover the story of Christmas, gift making, decorations, and recipes for cookies and cakes. Materials checkout for one week. items include All About Christmas, 100 Christmas Facts and Fancies, The Christmas Companion, The Santa Claus Book, Christmas Everywhere, A Month of Christmas, Christmas for Tad, and Nativity stories for children.
A coroner's jury in Charleston found that Joe Carillo, a Mexican from Harf ingin Texas, died from shotgun wounds inflicted by Willie Smith. Smith faces possible first degree murder charges. inquest details were read by prosecutor Frank Reeves. The killing occurred near the Corona Mercantile Co. and an inquest into a skeleton believed to be Robert Moxham may be held next week after Sheriff Ernest Scott gathers evidence.
John Weltz, an 11 year old Webster Groves high school junior, was named Missouri Voice of Democracy winner. He competed among 2,500 students from 60 Missouri schools. Weltz will travel to Washington early next year to compete in the national contest.
Whittier Alaska report notes Army Pfc Charles M. Harden son of Mr and Mrs John W Harden 809 Ruth St Sikeston Missouri recently arrived in Alaska and is now assigned to the Port of Whittier Harden previously at Fort Gordon Georgia entered the Army January 1956 and completed basic training at Fort Jackson South Carolina.
Matthews School P T A held its regular meeting with 125 attendees in the decorated auditorium. Gerald Howard presided as minutes were read, treasurer’s report given, and first grade banners honored. by laws were distributed for proposed acceptance at the January meeting.
New MOPAC executive Murray Rogers of Baytown Texas is named vice president and general manager for Missouri Pacific Transportation Company effective after the sale of the bus operating subsidiary. Trammell Crow, Dallas businessman, announced the appointment and says final ownership transfer should occur within ten days. The First Christian Church of Sikeston saw 74 new members join during Sunday services in a personal invitation drive led by Pastor Waxsne Davis, a record for the church.
A long list of donors and contributors to the Community Chest Fund is provided, including various lodges churches companies stores and numerous individuals. Names span multiple families and local groups with organization names like Inter Church Council and Kiwanis Club appearing among the contributors.
The Junior Woman's Club held its annual Christmas Dinner at Cyrus Restaurant with greenery, red berries, and bell-shaped programs. Mrs. Florence Hendley as Santa distributed gifts. high Canasta and Bridge prizes went to Mrs. Glenn Matthews II and Mrs. Jerry Dyer. next meeting is January 8 at the Library.
Miss Verna Katherine Powell daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Powell Bertrand wed John Barrington Green at the Main Street Methodist Church Alton Rev Paul Brown officiated The bride wore a white mousseline gown with encon lace veil seed pearl coronet and orchid bouquet A reception followed in the church parlor The couple honeymooned in Miami Fla and returned to 327 East 12th Street Alton Both are employed by Shell Oil Co in Alton
Default on a promissory note secured by a deed of trust dated September 27, 1955 in Scott County Missouri Aubrey Lee Michael and Jewell Marie Michael fail to comply. Trustee Robert A Dempster will sell January 5 1957 at Benton Court House to highest cash bidder all of lots 2 3 and 4 in block 1 in Peal's Addition to the Village of Blodgett Missouri to pay the debt and costs.
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