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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1956
Page
9
The Sikeston Herald issue from Thursday December 13 1956 presents local news items, notices, and community updates typical of a mid-20th century Missouri paper, reflecting regional events, social happenings, and town announcements.
The Iffo-Fornfeit Rams defeated Bell City 76 to 46 on Saturday night to capture the Oran Invitational Tournament title. Adams led the Rams with 23 points, followed by Davidson, Wand Cus, and Payne. Harper paced Bell City with 12, while Whittle sparked the Cate team from Over with double figures. Coaches and players showed strong sportsmanship throughout the event.
Bell City Independents defeated Oran 71 to 65 after a seesaw game. Oran led 31 to 16 early, Bell City surged to a 52 45 lead by the third, then held on for the victory. Bell City next faces New Madrid at Lisbon High School Gym on Tuesday at 7:50 p.m.
Sikeston wins the Big Eight title after a slow start and posts stronger statistics than 1955. The team totals 3597 yards with 2247 rushing, 1350 passing, 268 points. Jers Throgmorton has 1012 passing yards on 56 of 104, 54% completion, and John Gilbert leads with 256 receiving yards.
Marvin Rosengarten, assistant Bulldogs coach and former State College athlete, set four records at the State AAU weight lifting contest in Cape Girardeau. Competing at 198 pounds, he pressed 245, snatched 240, jerked 330, totaling 815 for new marks and earning outstanding lifter honors. Lawrence Koesmaros won the physique title. other class winners included Eugene Whitwer, Keros Arnold, and Elmer Kosman with strong totals.
The report lists lifters and totals: 1650 lb class Joe Southard pressed 200 snatched 225 jerked 280 for 705. Leonard Friesz 780 with 230 press 220 snatch 290 jerk. Harry Donovan 635 with 200 press 180 snatch 225. Jerry Powers 765 with 230 press 230 snatch 305.
The Essex Pirates upset the top seed Elsinore Cardinals 67 to 50 to win the Qulin Invitational. Essex improves to 7–0 on the season behind 24 points from Rodgers and 16 from Bob Smith, while Rok leads Elsinore with 27.
News from New Madrid County Library highlights the Day by Day Cook Book by Demetria Taylor and Gertrude Lynn. Aimed at busy American housewives, it offers over a thousand tested recipes and simple three meal menus for each day of the year, with weekly shopping plans and a complete dish index. Bookmobile visits listed for Risco Boekerton Gideon and La Forge.
The Elton R A Chapter of Roxsal Ambassadors met with counselor Mrs. R R Hogan at the First Baptist Church. Thirteen members attended. Billy Lankford served as ambassador in chief, leading with the R A Watchword and hymn. Devotional thoughts followed Psalms 118 1 and a program on World Missions and the Lottie Moon Christmas offering. The meeting closed with Circle of Comradeship and the R A Pledge.
Bell City suffered a 96 68 home loss as New Madrid again matched them. Chester led Bell City with 40 points while Gainey scored 29 for the winners. New Madrid opened 31 17 margin after the first period and held on, with Bell City only outscoring them in the third period. Bell City, 8 2 on the season, hosts Oran Sunday afternoon.
The registrar reports a list of October marriages with names, ages, and towns. Couples include Clyde Westrich and Norma Robert in New Hamburg, Alfred Halter and Thelma Fornkahl in Cape Girardeau, and many others from Sikeston, Chaffee, Matthews, and surrounding areas officiated by local pastors.
An aged care notice offers private rooms wards and special rates at Pine Crest and Fenton Hommes for 24 hour cussing cate. Contact LaFayette 77 3360 or box 76 Manchester Mo.
A catalog of farm gear including John Deere and Ford tractors, a 4 row planter, multiple 4 row cultivators, breakers, garden and harvesting tools, a 50 AW International baler, a 4 row Buster grain auger, harrows, mowing machines, cotton trailers, straw chopper, and an Athens Bush and Bog reference. Entities include John Deere, Ford, International, MI, Athens, and listed machinery items.
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