The Stars Looked Down on Christmas in Missouri
A Missouri Christmas reflection highlights how the holiday shaped pioneer life in Missouri from the 1830s onward. It traces tree decoration origins to German influence, Santa Claus traditions, Christmas feasts, and village celebrations with eggnogs, dances, and holiday gowns, linking past pioneer vigor to present Missourians' festive spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Luther
Missouri
St Nicholas
Santa Claus
Missouri Republican
Hempstead
Arnold
New Arrivals At Sikeston Area Hospitals
Mr and Mrs W J Colbert of New Madrid welcomed a daughter at Sikeston Hospital on December 23. Mr and Mrs Alvin Davis of New Madrid welcomed a daughter at the local hospital on December 28. Mr and Mrs Gus Hornback of Sikeston welcomed a son at Sikeston Hospital on December 26. Advance The Bank of Avlance ordered by Federal Judge Moore to produce records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Colbert
New Madrid
Sikeston Hospital
Alvin Davis
Gus Hornback
Sikeston
Bank of Allvance
Moore
Packard Unveils Postwar Models and Harris Records
The St Louis OPA seeks Robert Harris livestock purchase documents on file at the bank. Harris refuses to submit records claiming potential self incrimination. OPA asks Judge Moore for authority to subpoena the records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Harris
St Louis
OPA
Harris
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Kirby
Sikeston General Hospital
Sid Conley
Morehouse
EB I McClure
T. F. Maxwell
Chatrlotte Ikkorhn
State Historical Society of
Misour
Columbia
Floyd C. Shoemaker
Texaco
Sikeston, Missouri
Packard
New Sparkle
Scott-New Madrid-Mississippi Electric Cooperative
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