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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1936

Page

7

Southeast Missouri responds to recreation plan in Perryville

Perryville plans a county recreation program to be carried out by home economics and 4 H clubs as district work. Bloomfield auditors from Forrest Smith office completed nine months of county records review in Stoddard. Poplar Bluff inmate John Fields, 39, attempted suicide by hanging Thursday night, held for state and federal officers after nine prior prison terms.

Perryville Perry County Bloomfield Forrest Smith Stoddard County Poplar Bluff John Fields Fields

New Madrid County Names Home Economics Agent

New Madrid County selects New Madrid M rs Ann Sillers as home economics agent. She previously served Missouri as an assistant home ec agent at large in the state. The change follows her extensive local work and suggests expanded county support for household science programs.

New Madrid Ann Sillers New Madrid County Missouri

New Madrid County Public School Notes

County Superintendent Miles R. Davis reports two months of standardized testing for grades 5 6 7 and 8 in rural schools and notes forthcoming honor roll lists. He describes WPA hot lunch plans at Ward school, a Lincoln University Extension course for teachers, recent schoolmaster meetings in Marston gymnasium, and staff changes including Vivian Hart filling Mary Agnes Travis’s vacancy.

Geneva Bowman Marston Earl Washburn Ward School Point Pleasant Ward WPA National Re-employment Service Ralph McCullough New Madrid Lincoln University New Madrid Colored School Estelle Pearson Dorothy Moore Elizabeth Allen Laura Ellis Lucene Holloway Clara Bryant Dan Boyce Cornelia Peeks Edna Smith Addie Hatcher Marston Gymnasium R. R. Hill Cape Girardeau Earl Cambron Marston Board Roy Merck Hobert First Batallion 140Th Infantry Missouri National Guard H. B. Masterson Matther Vs Canalou Kewanee Parma Risco Portageville Lilbourn Morehouse Cadeon Conran Fred L. Cole Washington County Virginia Barnes Edna Mac Terry

New Madrid County Education Association Meet Plans

J H O Connor announces the New Madrid County Educational Association meet at New Madrid January 30 31 with officers Ap palone Taul L L Schuette John M Hobbs and T Clayton in move. Addresses set by O Connor Huckstep Lueddecke Sexton with state supervisors Griffith Masterson aiding in afternoon sessions. Friday speakers include Weidle Myers King and music from New Madrid orchestra Gideon quartette and Lilbourne glee clubs with Marguerite Miller singing.

J. H. O'Connor New Madrid

Matthews News Social Notes and Local Visits

A string of visits and weekend trips fill Matthews social page. Mr and Mrs James Rogers shopped in Sikeston with friends. Homer Athoff stayed in Sikeston with Diehlstadt connections over the weekend. Numerous families including May Gossett Hill Daugherty Watkins and Deane span Morley Sikeston Essex and Pittman towns as relatives hosted and traveled. A large Matthews crowd attended a field day in New Madrid and basketball games between Matthews Sikeston second teams and Wraisland first team Friday night.

James Rogers Sikeston Homer Athoff Diehlstadt Hugh May Morley Fred Gurley Gene Aufdenberg Alfred Gossett Ben Mills Matthews New Madrid J. W. Huckstep Potosi Lou Ellen Whartzel Roy Gray Werman Nelson Canalousper William Deane Jr Alfred Hill Near Sikeston Roe Hill Roy HE. Alsup William W. W. Mills Miss Hope J. L. Hutchison Abbbie Lee Daugherty Wim. McGee Lou Roberts Helen

Chevrolet Announces New 1936 Truck Models

Chevrolet Motor Company unveils 1936 trucks across standard body types on half ton and 1 1/2 ton chassis. Design overhauls include sheet metal styling, a coupe cab with steel top, and hydraulic brakes with improved wheel mechanisms. Engine gains feature higher compression, crated jackets, and better power and durability.

Chevrolet Chevrolet Motor Company

Morehouse News Highlights Local Visitors and Events

Henson Trovillion is improving after illness. Joe Barnett Dan Mccabee and Fred Ledbetter visited New Madrid. Dorothy Lee Smith announced her December 28 marriage to Bertrand Atkins. Loren Manvelle and wife traveled to Athens Alabama for a relative's illness. Anne Wright ill at home. Raymond and Mrs. Anders of St. Louis visited Herschel Gray’s family. Fulbright assisted in a revival at Kewanee. Lee Wright J O Travillion family visited near Lutesville. Mary Mitchell Margaret Andrews and Junior Waters from Sikeston visited. John Skidmore led Sunday service at the Methodist Church and stayed with his sister Mrs Fulbright. Mrs I N Barnett and family visited Cape Girardeau.

Henson Trovillion Joe Barnett Dan Mccabee Fred Ledbetter New Madrid Dorothy Lee Smith Bertrand Atkins Loren Manvelled Athens Ala Maxwell Anne Wright International Shoe Factory Sikeston Raymond Anders St. Louis Anders Herschel Gray Fulbright Kewanee Methodist Church Lee Wright J. O. Travillion Trixie Penn Lutesville Mary Mitchell Margaret Andrews Junior Waters Miss Mitchell John Skidmore Skidmore I. N. Barnett Wendell Fox George Carr Cape Girardeau

Canalou News Highlights Local Events and Sports

Mrs C W Harris and son David of Lilbourn attended the funeral of Mrs E Sharrock in Canalou. Mrs W N Summers and daughter Ellenora and Amel D Taul shopped in Sikeston. Mrs Dutch Gilbert of Catron spent time with sister Mrs O Jennings. Revival at the Pentecostal church draws strong interest. Canalou high school basketball split with Rises at Risco with the boys winning and girls losing by slim margins.

C. W. Harris David Lilbourn E. Sharrock W. N. Summers Ellenora Amel D. Taul Sikeston Rises Risco Canalou

Canaloa Community Club Plans Hot Lunch Project

The Canaloa Community Club met January 9 with Miss Ellen Caverno presiding. Supt. Neil Aslin asked for aid to serve hot lunches to school children and the club agreed to supervise if meals could be saved. Two relief-listed ladies will run Lunches for 32 dollars monthly. Anne Sellers offered nutrition suggestions. Meeting date moved to first Thursday each month.

Canaloa Clto Ellen Caverno Neil Aslin Anne Sellers Thelma Bowman

McMullin News Personal weekend visits noted

Miss Cora Nell Waide of Kennett spent the week end with Mrs. James Marshall. Mrs. Alfred Moore of Cape Girardeau was the guest last week of Mrs. W. B. Simpson. Tom Simpson of Hayti spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Simpson and James Marshall shopped in Cape Girardeau last Friday. Joe Marshall is very ill with high blood pressure and heart trouble. Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Davis and son Robert Harvey were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Troxell.

Cora Nell Waide Kennett James Marshall Alfred Moore Cape Girardeau W. B. Simpson Tom Simpson Hayti Joe Marshall Jessie Davis Robert Harvey Aroll Troxell

Thoxine Promises Quick Sore Throat Relief

A paper advertises Thoxine as fast sore throat relief without gargling. It claims internal medicine quality, ease of swallowing, and relief from throat colds. The ad touts safety for children, a money back guarantee, and a White's Drug Store sale with bottle pricing.

Dyersburg Guests Visit Family and Church Social

Mr and Mrs S N Nolen and daughter Frances of Dyersburg Tenn were guests of the former s sister Mrs J F Alcom on Sunday. Mrs Lillie Minner and family spent the weekend in Morley with Mrs Elmira Bynum. The Richmoods church missionary societies met at Miss Lorraine Smith s home January 9 with lesson Others. After the business meeting the group enjoyed a social hour and refreshments. Those present included Misses Margaret Dorris Valrne Minner Ella Wessell Bettie Lou Simpson Irene Altom Verdel Phillips Nell Rose Lorraine Mary Susan Smith Addie Mae Reba Troxell Mesdames W B Simpson James Marshall Lillie Minner Carroll Troxell Jessie Davis Eula Minner Eula Goolsby Jim Smith Ben Phillips and R C Finley.

S. N. Nolen Frances Dyersburg Tenn J. F. Alcom Lillie Minner Morley Margaret Dorris Valrne Minner Ella Wessell Bettie Lou Simpson Irene Altom Verdel Phillips Nell Rose Lorraine Mary Susan Smith Addie Mae Reba Troxell Mesdames W. B. Simpson James Marshall Caroll Troxell Jessie Davis Eula Min

CCC Work and Costs Reported by Director Fechner

Washington DC Robert Fechner CCC director said since September 30 1933 the corps work value reached 579000 while its cost stood at 1006500000. The program provided work for 1500000 people and members sent 212000000 to families at home.

Washington, D. C Robert Fechner Civilian Conservation Corps

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