Remembering John F Queeny and the Monsanto Dream
Speaking to Monsanto employees in St Louis the author honors John F Queeny founder of Monsanto. He recalls the early war era plant, the old brick building fragment, and the lasting value of the dream that created tens of thousands of jobs and America's industrial strength. It argues freedom to dream as a core American value and contrasts competitive management with socialist systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
And
St. Louis
Elmos
Monsanto
America
Joan F. Queen
Russia
Zhukov
John F. Queeny
Gay
Four Semo County Extension Councils Elect New Officers
Four Southeast Missouri counties named new officers for their County Agricultural Extension Councils. Dunklin reelects A. R. Pierce as chairman and E R Cunningham as vice chairman, with Mrs. Harry Rogers as secretary and Madeline Gibbons as treasurer. Board members include W Carter, A E Sturgeon, and David C. Andrews. Mississippi County officers include Ralph Pattengill as chairman and J L Clevidence Jr as vice chairman with reelected secretaries and treasurers and several board members. New Madrid reelects Charles Gardner as chairman and Dave Geske as vice chairman with G W Sihner as secretary and Richard Whiffen as treasurer along with board members. Pemiscot County names B T Owen as chairman and Paul Hutchins as vice chairman with J C Gallaher as secretary and Francis Waggoner as treasurer and several board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Tts
Dunklin County
A. R. Pierce
Clarkton
E. R. Cunningham
Holcomb
Charman
Harry Rogers
Kennett
Madeline Gibbons
Gobler
Mr. W. Carter
Arorrd
A. E. Sturgeon
Malden
David C. Andrews
Senath
Mississipp
County
Ralph Pattengill
Charleston
J. L. Clevidence, Jr
P. L. Hoxton
Wolf Island
Robert Delaner
Sirs. C. D. Heath
Hast Prairie
T. P. McCloskey
Anniston
Richard Cantwell
Do- Tena
New Madrid County
Charles Gardner
Matthews
Dave Geske
G. W. Siiiner
Lissourm
Rt 1d
Richard Whiffen
Rt 2
Youn Fillington
Portageville
Alfred Higgerson
Nex Maddrid
John Haubord
Mar- Stan
Pemiscot
Extension Council
B. T. Owen
Wardell
Paul Hutchins
Deering
J. C. Gallaher
Hayti
Francis Waggoner
Caruthersville
Airs. L. C. Foust
W. E. Bolton
Bragg City
John B. McClanahan
Spurmke and Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles Debate
A column cites Defense Department material contrasting U S and Soviet missile capabilities, stressing IRBM and ICBM ranges, air power, and defense rings. It notes bases in Germany England France Italy and others, plus Greek Turkish sites, and mentions Eisenhower quotes and Masonic chapter elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Defense Department
State Department
United States
Germany
England
France
Italy
Satia
Arabia
Libya
Morocco
Alaska
Korea
Japan
Formosa
MATO
Greece
Turkey
Eisenhower
North Pole
U.S
Nero
Rome
Tax planning for end of year charitable deductions
Time year end charitable gifts to maximize tax savings. Plan payments to fit standard deduction limits, defer pledges or accelerate donations of stock or property to beat capital gains. Farmers and businesses can bunch deductions by timing purchases, sales, and loans, while noncash gifts may yield fair market value deductions if delivered before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy Ulvic
Lke
Sivks
Dort
Primary Nazarene department hosts Christmas party
The Primary Department of the Church of the Nazarene held a Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Howard Manley on Monday night. Judy Price and Donna Bradshaw won prizes. Guests included Debbie Couch, Leta Faye Hill, Kay Hawkins, Helen Culbertson, Gary Osment, and many others, with gifts exchanged and cookies and chocolate milk served. Teachers present were Mrs. Gildand, Mrs. Culbertson, Miss Grace Young, Mrs. Simmons, Mrs. Margaret Manler, and Miss Emily Manler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Howard Manley
Judy Price
Donna Bradshaw
Debbie Couch
Leta Faye Hill
Kay Hawkins
Helen Culbertson
Gary Osment
Raymond Culbertson
Cinthia Coleman
Dariene Coleman
Rudy Manler
Sharon Byrd
Lyle Miller
Buster Reeder
Roger Francis
Harold Smith
Helen Smith
Betty Jo Smith
Danny Johnson
Darrell Wrait
David Hardin
Lyran Moran
Linda Manler
Gildand
Culbertson
Grace Young
Simmons
Margaret Manler
Emily Manler
Relative of Sikeston Folks Dies in Alabama
Henry Willcutt father of Jack Willcutt of Sikeston died Sunday afternoon at his Oakman Alabama home at age 73. He was also a cousin of Mrs. Herman Poe of Sikeston. Mr and Mrs Jack Willcutt had been with the former's father since last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Willcutt
Jack Willcutt
Lake Street
Sikeston
Oakman
Ala
Herman Poe
Jack Wilcutt
Next Food Distribution in Scott County Set for Dec 28
Scott county clerk Phil Waldman announced the next surplus government food distribution will be Saturday December 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Officials stated there will be only one monthly distribution as no increase in surplus food allotment has been approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County
Phil Waldman
Sixth Birthday Party For Margaret Sinclair
Mrs. J. D. Sinclair hosted a Sunday celebration for daughter Margaret’s sixth birthday. Attending were Joyce Ann Johnson Sarah Diane Bo McDonald Kay Hawkins Jay Faye Sammie Berry Jean Ann Katie Johnson Barbara Harr Janie Goins Bur reda Alford Sherry Jean and Gerald Lee Oliver. Gift givers unable to attend included Penns Terry and Linda Shaver. Favors included brow-outs and a miniature Santa Claus. Refreshments of birthday cake sodas and ice cream were served with assistance from Mrs. A. F. Johnson Abrs. Sam Berry Miss Brenda and sister Deanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Sinclair
Margaret
Joyce Ann Johnson
Sarah
Diane
Bo Bo McDonald
Kay Hawkins
Jay
Faye
Sammie Berry
Jean Ann
Katie Johnson
Barbara Harr
Janie Goins
Burreda Alford
Sherry Jean
Gerald Lee Oliver
Penns
Terry
Linda Shaver
Santa Claus
A. F. Johnson
Sam Berry
Brenda
Deanna
Sinciair
Death of John Litchford at 8 in Sikeston
John Thomas Litchford 8 of 603 South Frisco Street died Sunday evening at Delta Community Hospital after a brief illness. Born February 2, 1874 in Kuttawa Kentucky, he came to Missouri in 1900 and lived in Sikeston since. He married Miss J Matilda Jane Shadom and is survived by four children and 25 grandchildren plus relatives. He was a member of the Meibho ast church. Also notes on Christmas Seal campaign funds and local visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas Litchford
South Frisco Street
Delta Community Hospital
Ilness
Litchford
Kuttawa
Aissouri
Sikeston
Meibhoast Church
Litchford :S Survived By His Wife, the Former Miss. J. Matilda Jane Shadom
Slaney
Frank Litchford
Earl Masterson
Charles Litchford
Deweywile
Utah
Minnie Hopper
Alton, HL
Rose Gate Garden Club Christmas Flower Show Opens
The Rose Gate Garden Club held a December meeting with 15 members, including two new members. Highlights included decorating hospital entry with a greenery and candle scroll, tips on selecting Christmas trees, and a feature show with arrangements by members such as G H Dover and J O Hansbag. The program also previewed the 1958 59 year book and announced chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Gate Garden Club
Chas. Butler
J. X. McClain
L. E. Allard
BMirs_ Ben Welker
Audrey Cnaney
U.S
Chas. Barnett
Jackson and
Dexter
Saturday Evening Post
Rou Tunner
G. H. Dover
Don Story
G H Dover
School Administrators of County Meet at Rustic Rock
Scott County administrators gathered at the Rustic Rock Inn for a workshop on common school problems. Participants included A. W. Wright, Frea Lewallen, R. F. Sharp, Roy Hares, Roy Ragains, Lynn Twitty, and Ward Brasher, with 288 teachers and 17,334 pupils enrolled. Scott County again reports 100 percent enrollment in the Missouri State Teachers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County
Missour
Baby Born to Mr and Mrs Barris in Mo Della Hospital
Stork Club report notes the birth of a baby to Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Barris in New Madrid Missouri at the Mo Dela Community Hospital on December 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Barris
Mo. Dela Community Hospital
Legal notice for meeting of creditors in Sikeston Missouri
Rerebr meeting notice for Sikeston Missouri, January 1953. Land meeting convened at 2:00 PM to elect directors for the bank and transact business asembly. Proceedings to address the purpose of the meeting and compliance with the court. Norton serves as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norece
Berk
Sikestes
Missouri
Sekesten
Macreey
Jeruary
Crveres
Norton
Notice to Stockholders of Sikeston Industrial Develop Company
Notice to stockholders of Sikeston Industrial Develop Company announces a meeting of officers to serve as directors for the ensuing year. The meeting details include date February 1954 and time 7:30 PM at the Skesten Prike Library in Sikeston Missouri. Robert A. Dempster, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sieeston Development Company
Anmac! Meenne
Goerho Cers
SEE=STON
Industrial Develop Company
Robest A. Dempster
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Hs ——Y Association
Missouri Press Service, Inc
Columbia, Me
George S. Benson
National Education Program
Semo County
Washington
Clinton Davidson
Gus Butler
Kingsway
Royal Arch Masons
Afasonic Temple
Dale Bond
Dwight Crader
Rollo Warren
A. C. Barrett
Paul Shnkard
American Institute of Certited Public Accountants
Amessouri Society of Certited Public Accountants
Farrer
The
Church of Nazarene
Alabama
Margaret Sinclair
Earl Wolferding
Warne
Cairo
Paul Barnes
Mounds
S. A. Bradley
Lake
Dan Ford
Laura Duane
N. Praine
Justo
Rani
McKnight - Keaton Groc
J. O. Hansbag
Ben Weter
Joe Lumsden
Rustic Rock
This
U.S. Savings Bonds
U. S
Treasury Department
Bank OF Sikeston
Safety and Service
Sikeston, Missouri
Stork Club
Coe
Angus
Harold Hill Angus Farms
G_S
Rockin
Ataskhmunis
Johnsons Polisner
Sunbeams
Sunbeam
Sunbeam Medc
Kohler City Supply CO
Kohler City
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