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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1957
Page
12
A family plans a Christmas narrative using a picture diary conference. Junior acts as focal point with a store window toy and Santa letter, leading to tree decorating, stockings, carols, and Christmas morning reactions.
A period piece warns that old fashioned wiring cannot carry modern electricity. Overloaded circuits cause slow heating, dim lights, poor TV reception, and possible fires. Upgrading with copper wire, proper outlets, and a skilled contractor improves safety and appliance lifespan.
Four Missouri 4-H members earned all-expense trips to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago, joining 1837 state winners. Carol Baker of Platte County, Robert Simmons of Dade County, Virginia Gould of Lawrence County, and James Thornton of Dunklin County will attend Dec 1 events. Awards include sponsorships from Kerr Glass, Hercules Powder Co, Sears Roebuck Foundation, and Allied Chemical & Ore Corp.
In Moose Factory Ontario the wooden Church of St Thomas faced annual floods as Moose River waters lifted it each spring. Parishioners bored holes in the floor to allow floodwater to pass through, preventing movement. Water entered and exited through the holes, keeping the church in place as the river subsided. Tourists note the holes and admire altar drapes and carved fittings inside.
Autumn air evokes classic treats with a modern twist. This pie uses fewer ingredients and shortcuts including whipped nonfat dry milk for lightness and nutrition. Spices melt marshmallows with pumpkin creating a budget friendly dessert that can be made ahead.
Nancy Ewing of Vernon county led dairy honors and earned a Club Congress trip funded by Oliver Corporation. Kay Jeimie of Callaway county won the clothing award and a trip sponsored by Coats & Clark. Jane Huishoof of New Madrid county excelled in Frozen Foods earning a trip funded by Whirlpool.
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