State Highway Commission funds Route DD conditioning
The State Highway Commission approved a 1347.72 apportionment to condition Route DD in Scott County. Funds will heat ditches clear brush and add granular surface to provide all weather road. Maintenance will be by Division 10 in Sikeston under engineer supervision.
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State Highway Commission
Scott County
Vanclyser
Commission
Division 10
Sikeston
M. S. Gwinn
C J. Stevens
Willard E Cotten
Mississippi County
Bridges Family Wins 75 Dollar Plant to Prosper Award
The Chester Bridges of Malden and George Sitthers of Lilbourn won 2nd place in Missouri's Tenant Division at the Memphis Plant-to-Prosper Rally on December 11, 1952, after receiving an FHA loan for a Live-at-Home program. Senator Gore spoke as several hundred dollars and prizes were awarded to winners from Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee and Mississippi. A free lunch for about 600 and dinner at the King Colton and Peabody hotels accompanied the event.
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Chester Bridges
RFD
Malden
George Sitthers
Lilbourn
Memphis
Tennessee
Bridges
Missouri
Goldie Twitty
Chirman
New Madrid
Richard T. Bartlett
Homer Watson
Farmers Home Administration
FHA
Senator Gore
Tenn
Arkansas
Mississippi
King Colton Hotel
Peabody Hotel
Culvert Contract Awarded on Route 55 Benton
State Highway Commission awards Steinhoff Karkwood Joiner of Advance a 2 197 dollar contract to install a concrete box culvert on Route 55 in Benton with one traffic lane open at all times. Project supervised by Division 10 in Sikeston under M S Gwima and A B Nance.
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Benton
State Highway Commission
Steinhoff-Karkwood-Joiner of
Advance
Commission
Division 10
Sikeston
M. S. Gwima
A. B. Nance
Making the Most of The Moon Sunday feature
A noted science writer in The American Weekly predicts lunar mining of precious metals within reach. The Chicago Herald American promotes the Sunday insert with the piece titled Making the Most of The Moon and urges readers to catch it.
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Chicago Herald- American
Chicago Herald-American
Bonus for Kroger Employees Christmas Cash Gift Total
Kroger Co employees in the area will receive a combined 17006 dollars in cash Christmas gifts. H L Lindsay, Kroger Carbondale branch manager, announced the payout. The company will distribute checks to employees with six months of service in 19 states, excluding those in an incentive plan, with incentive cash to follow in early 1953.
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Kroger Co
H. L. Lindsay
Kroger - Carbondale
Kroger
Jozepu B Hall
Rare Latin vellum manuscripts from Conception Abbey Library
The Rare Book Room at Conception Abbey Library in Nodaway County Missouri holds 34 vellum manuscript pieces in Latin dating from the 10th to the 15th century. The collection spans medieval Latin script and religious texts, illustrating a long monastic scholarly tradition.
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Conception Abbey
Nodaway County
Missouri
Reporter Starts Entry Into Murder Scene
A reporter nears a house after a murder. A police guard blocks entry and directs the reporter away. The guard says the murder has already occurred and orders the reporter to move along.
Absent minded professor loses coat in diners tale
A restaurant scene follows an awkward moment when a man asks the professor Ajax Beambottom from Earache Texas if he is the rightful owner of a coat. The professor hesitates and admits the coat belongs to the other man, revealing a humorous mix up.
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Ajax Beambottom
Earache
Texas
Debtor and Creditor Joke Turns on Expectations
A hopeful teacher asks what a debtor is and a student answers someone who owes money. The teacher then defines creditor and the student humorously adds that the creditor is the fellow who thinks he'll get it back.
Vegetarian marriage proposal joke in church line
A humorous exchange features a man proposing and the woman replying she is a vegetarian. He reassures that one church is as good as another, adding a witty tone about marriage and vows.
Fortune-teller forecasts ball scene and bargain dress
A fortune-teller prophesies a woman at a ball captivating a handsome wealthy man. She notes his attention will be drawn by the beautiful creation she wears, purchased from a nearby shop, with a hint of a bargain if she reveals the fortune teller's tip.
Local residents share visits and moves around area
Canal ou N G Hewitt T M Vickers and L L Arbuckle did business in New Madrid Tuesday. Many families welcomed guests from St Louis Sikeston and Hammond Indiana while others moved to St Louis and nearby farms. Several relatives gathered for meals and church in Kewanee and Caruthersville with news of surgeries and funerals.
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N. G. Hewitt
T. M. Vickers
L. L. Arbuckle
New Madrid
Charlies Baker
Morehouse
Ross Lathan
Betty Stokes
St. Louis
Claude Lathan
Bessie Turner
John Newman
Sikeston
Oval Arbuckle
L. L. Ar
George Hilton
L. M. Hunter
Hayett Williams
G. Cahey
Williams
L. A. McCann
Big Ridge
Hugh Parks
Linda
Hillis Store
A J. Neil
Marion Gawen
Lois Newman
Oran
Clifford Newman
Conran
Mode Newman
Billy Newman
Bobby Powers
Earl Griffin
Hammond
Ind
Ernest Muffett
Emma Patton
Chicago
Miller
Gray Ridge
Floyd Buchannon
Coon
Paul McCulloch
C C. Blankenship
Calvin
E. E. Evans
Jane
Hicks
Cape Gi
Evangelist Thermond
Kewanee
Church of Christ
Religion In Everyday Life Let's attend church next Sunday
The essay argues the modern age breeds nerve strain from competition and time pressure. It cites Jesus as a model of serenity amid strain and urges patience, endurance, and rest. Ralph W. Sockman uses faith to advocate calm and steady living amid social pressures.
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Russia
America
Jesus
Ralph W. Sockman
New York
Sikeston Bulldogs 1952 53 Basketball Schedule
Sikeston Bulldogs season slate lists home and away games from December to February with tournaments at Cape Girardeau Benton and Poplar Bluff. Opponents include Oran Jackson Charleston Cape Central Ebennett P. Bluff and more. Open dates appear February 20 and February 24-27 regional tournament at Poplar Bluff.
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Sikeston Bulldogs
Oran
Cape Girardeau
College High
Jackson
C’ville
Dexter
Charleston
Scott Miss. Tourney
Benton
Cape Central
Ebennett
P. Bluff
Poplar Bluff
Big Spring at Van Buren Park Records 846 Million Gallons
Big Spring in Big Spring State Park four miles from Van Buren Missouri records a maximum single day flow of 846 million gallons.
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Big Spring
Big Spring State Park
van Buren, Mo
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Mery
Boys Town
Boys Town OF
ST. James
Hahs Machine Works
Hiway
Sikeston, Mo
Armstrong
Sikestox
U.S Pat
Sikeston Steel Building Company Hiway
Sikeston, Missouri
Opertings
Tucker Truck Lines
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