City Amends Liquor Sale Law In Sikeston
City council amends liquor sale ordinance to set license expiration June 30 upon approval and tax payment. One license per business, with city attorney and two council members to approve or revoke. Sunset addition plot added to city, $3 appropriated for police desk. Circuit Clerk cuts Bruton personal tax from 340 to 200. Implement shed on Missouri Pacific right of way approved.
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Missouri Pacific Railroad
Driving fatalities rise on Missouri roads in November
Reckless and drinking drivers were the chief causes of crashes that claimed 47 lives on Missouri state highways in November, bringing the year’s total to 465. The deaths surpassed November 1938 by 10 and followed October’s peak of 65, with 15 pedestrians among the 47 fatalities and 28 other pedestrians injured by motor vehicles.
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Missing Canadian convoy ship found in mist Bible verse note
In heavy Atlantic fog a transport strayed from its convoy and two destroyers vanished to scout. A day passed with no word. A warship sent a coded message citing Luke XV 6, prompting readers to rejoice at finding the lost sheep.
Diamonds fall from the sky in meteor crater study
Smithsonian Institution supplied a meteor crater sample to the geophysical lab where X ray analysis found hard black crystals described as industrial diamonds. Though not gem quality, they are valuable for industry and show why earlier drilling attempts failed due to deep water. The report parallels court vacancy notes in a separate update.
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The Spirit of Christmas by Wm Southern Jr
A December 24 1939 discussion echoes the Christmas spirit in a reflection by Wm Southern Jr. It recalls the birth of Jesus, the value of childlike faith, gift giving inspired by the wise men, and Dickens divine message from Scrooge urging generosity and peace on earth. It urges readers to share goodwill and remember Christ’s influence across history.
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Bob Cratchit
West Kendall Street Church Schedule
E R Pulliam pastor conducts Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 a m and 730 p m Prayer Service 750 p m Tuesday V L B meets at 730 p m Friday night programs listed for the congregation located at 17 West Kendall Street
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West Kendall Street
E R. Pulliam
Bible Study and Sunday Services at Local Baptist Church
The church holds Bible Study at 9:45 a m and 7 45 p m on Wednesday. Sunday schedule includes 10:45 a m preaching and 11 a m Bible Study. The W A of the Baptist church plans a potluck supper in the basement on Friday night December 22 at 6 30 o'clock. The text notes a theme about wisdom in life's laboratories.
Christmas Comes With Its Peace Divine
A Christmas reflection by Herbert J. Teske, pastor, pondering material wealth and global discontent. The piece questions modern prosperity, laments corruption and suffering, and asks how true remedy and peace might be found beyond wealth and worldly success.
A Merry Christmas Note on Faith and Hope Amid Turmoil
The article extols the birth of Jesus Christ as the Christ of God who fulfills the Law. It contrasts mankind's fall with blessings from faith in Jesus, promising peace even amid twentieth century turmoil. The piece closes with a seasonal Christmas greeting.
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