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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1957

Page

4

Sikeston Couple Enjoy Circus Fans Convention Fun

Sikeston couple Earl and Mrs. Allen attended the 76th annual Circus Fans Association convention in Hollywood with about 300 delegates. The event featured the Circus Arts Exhibition, Jungleland tours, Disneyland, and a Paramount Studios showing of The Greatest Show On Earth, highlighting the circus as an enduring American tradition.

Circus Fans Association Hollywood Earl Allen Sikeston Allen Aviation Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel Red Skelton San Fernando Valley Motion Picture Thousand Oaks Calif High Animal Farm Cook House Jimmy Woods Jungleland Muss Mabel Stark Melvin Koontz Frank Phillips Albert Fleet Chester Juszik Sefano Repello Norman Tsndall C_ J Jo Mesaison Arky Scott Disneyland Magic Wonderland Magnolia Park Vesey Walker America Paramount Studios Association Washington, D. C Circus Fans Association of America Farmen

Remodeling Bull Market According to American Builder

The July issue of American Builder reports a multimillion dollar remodeling boom as builders and remodelers prepare for 12 to 13 billion dollars in 1957 light construction repairs and remodeling. It notes strong merchandising boosts, rising demand for kitchens, and a shift to remodel stores and restaurants while cautioning against fly by night remodelers and urging reputable firms to offer full service with local community presence.

American Builder Building Business Magazine

Payments on Acreage Reserve Scheduled in Scott County

The Scott County ASC office says 1957 Soil Bank acreage reserve payments will be mailed in order of completed compliance checks. Wheat agreements go first with corn, rice, tobacco and cotton payments following after acreage determinations. Total possible payments cap at $79,793.50 for 2,657.4 acres, though actual payouts may be lower if farms fail to fully comply.

Scott County ASC Soil Bank J. W. Abernathy SSC Abernathy

divorces filed in circuit clerk cases list

In Lloyd G. Briggs court records several divorce actions are listed. Mildred Massey seeks divorce from Roy Massey and restoration of her maiden name Mildred Tanner. Marilyn Alfultis seeks divorce from Gale Riley with custody and support for their child and restoration of her maiden name. Wanda Willis seeks divorce from Jake Green Wills with custody and alimony. Hodges seeks divorce from Shirley Hodges with no children and restoration of her maiden name McNew. Zahn seeks divorce from Marvel Zahn with custody and support for five children and restoration of her maiden name.

Lloyd G Jerry” Briggs Mildred Daretne Massey Roy Massey Mildred Darlene Tanner Marilyn Eloise Riley Gale Riley Booneville Mise Marilyn Eloise Alfultis Wanda Willis Jake Green Sikeston Harold Patton Alvin L. Froemsdorf Jerald Shelton Hodges Shirley Ruth Hodges Marned Morehouse Shirley Ruth McNew Lefren Zahn Marvel Zahn Arkansas Hersel

County Court Approves Warrants At Monday Meeting

The County Court approved numerous warrants including Standard Oil for courthouse supplies 11.61 C B Morris erroneous assessment 460 to 0 Mrs Margaret Shipman appointed to County Library Board for four years John Evans road district work 15 Moore Harris Abstract Co insurance on county truck 10 County Clerk postage 15 Southwestern Bell tolls and rentals 167.35 Pat s Gas and Appliance gas for sheriff s house and jail 273 Bisplinghoff Funeral Home funeral for Emanuel Dockins 50 Saveway Oil gas oil and grease for county highway dept 444.93 Irene Morris forfeited admission to Shuffit s Nursing Home approved for 15 per month.

Standard Oil Co C. B. Morris Margaret Shipman John Evans Blodgett Moore-Harris Abstract Co Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Pat's Gas & Appliance Sherifs Bisplinghoff Funeral Home Emanel Saveway Oil Co Irene Morris Shuffit’s

Coastline length of Massachusetts cited at 300 miles

A reading notes that Massachusetts has a coastline of about 300 miles. The figure highlights the state's substantial shore stretch along the Atlantic, reflecting its coastal geography.

Massachusetts

Sikeston Scouts Earn Merit Badges and Certifications

Thirty four Sikeston Boy Scouts received merit badges and certificates at Camp Lewallen last week. Eleven upgraded as advanced swimmers and four earned Life Guard Awards, with seven Sikeston and five Charleston scouts in the group. Certificates for Junior Leader Training went to 17 scouts from Troop 44 Sikeston, Troop 43 Sikeston, and Troop 2 Sikeston, plus several Charleston scouts from Troop 33.

Sikeston Camp Lewallen Southeast Missouri Council For Scouts of America Charleston Order of the Arrow National Honor Camping Society First Methodist Church of Sikester Russell Tanner Max Latham Glen Keller Mike Collins Gary Latham Eddie Gentry Bill Turner Paul Mc Willams John Noel Bill Wilkison Sonny Jones Edward Hayward Junior Chamber of Commerce of Larry Hornback Tommy Oliver Claude Love Banta Max Michael Jr Donald Pattengill Lane Roberts Lester Goodin Chif Banta Jr

Windy storm forces Sikeston scouts to abandon Kennett camp

About seventy Southeast Missouri Bay Scouts at Kennett South Grade School faced a weekend Pre-Jamboree training when a Saturday night wind and rainstorm toppled tents and soaked gear. Eleven Scouts from Sikeston Troop 44 and 43 endured the soggy ordeal, with tents damaged and some sleeping in hotels or school corridors. The camp abandoned Sunday morning as heavy rain continued. leaders say the experience could aid future Jamboree preparations near Valley Forge.

Sikeston South Grade School Kennett Kennet Max Latham Jerry McMullin Freddy Denton Terry Conn Shea Kuehle Ed Harward Mike Collins Johnny Wilson Harold Reuber Sam Potasnnick Joe Critchlow Missouri Bay South School Valley United States Canada Valley Forge Bloomfield

Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Sikeston Area

A list of recent transfers recorded by Joan J. Bollinger shows numerous parcels changing hands in Sikeston and surrounding towns. Amounts range from $1 to $3,500 with lots and blocks in McClure, High School addition, Chaffee, and other subdivisions, involving many named buyers and sellers.

Joan J. Bollinger N. E Elizabeth Fuchs T. C Virginia H. McClure Doyle E Zofia Greenlee McClure Sikeston E. P Virginia Aldridge Harris D Grace A. Rodgers Boward D Margaret Ann Ctine Sam P Ruth V. Sullivan Chaffee Holly Sr Jewel E. Holifield Clarence Marguerite A. Scott McCoy & Tanner C. Clarence Marguerite Scott Hollie M Loy Charles G Minnie Ziegenhorn Arthur B Ruth Ann Ziegenhorn Ww M Ruby Lucille Thompson Claude M Edna Mae Beardsley McCord John Ruby Rogers Willam R Edith Baker Bell J. C Virgina Payne Joe W Betty Lou Dumer North Tiimo Fornfelt Luther H Irene Collins Beler Marie Scott Dologne Fornfelt John B Bertha M. Crawford Delmar IT Pearl Dvsinger L C Bisplinghoff Jack T. Burnett Oliver C. Amick Iumo

Parks Family Visits In Missouri and Church District Meeting

Dr and Mrs Lawrence Parks and children of Memphis Tenn spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs John Parks and other relatives in New Madrid and Risco. Mrs Mildred Brotherton and others attended the 1st Quarterly conference of the Cape Girardeau District at Sikeston First Methodist Church Wednesday evening. Mrs Clara Brotherton and Jim Brotherton drove to Kennett after Miss Pearl Brotherton who spent the night with Mrs Clara Brotherton then Sunday.

Lawrence Parks Memphis Tenn John Parks Herman Parks New Madrid McAdams Risco Mildred Brotherton Fred Hetage Herschel Yates Matthews Cape Girardeau Methodist Church Sikeston First Methodist Church Clara Brotherton Jim Brotherton Kennett Miss Pearl Brotherton Pearl Clara

Local Social Roundup From Missouri and Surrounding Areas

Missouri social notes list visits and family gatherings across Buncombe Sikeston and New Madrid with residents like Mildred Brotherton Pearl Trout and the Spradlings. Army training at Fort Leonard Wood, weekend trips to Heber Springs and Cape Girardeau, plus parties at Canalou and St. Louis are noted among relatives friends and neighbors.

Circuit Court Proceedings Crowned by Parole Revocation and Voids

State v Howard Denton Cline parole revoked on June 13 and parole granted noted. State v Melville Walter Ahlmeyer cash bond posted. Bill Ingvaison Thomas Ohmes and Ernest Lee excused from July term jurors. Venire issued for Marvin Eicherm John Frye and H W New from alternates. Jarvis Motor and Equipment Co v Charles Randall Hill dismissed with prejudice. Robert C Bauer v Herman R Slinkard change of venue to Mississippi county. Walter E Baker v Charles Ross Jr leave granted for F L Jackson to withdraw as attorney.

Howard Denton Cline Melville Walter Ahlmeyer Bill Ingvaison Thomas Ohmes Ernest Lee Marvin Eicherm John Frye H. W. New Jarvis Motor and Equipment Co A Corp Charles Randall Hill

Cerebral Palsy Drive Donations Listed

Mrs Mary Miller co chairwoman for the Cerebral Palsy drive in Scott county reports church gifts this week Benton Street Democrats Church 3438 Church of God Sunday School 10 Benton 4 H Club Walk 23 38 Morley Morley Baptist Church 12 75 Oran personal donations 3 New Hamburg St Lawrence Church 30 Members of the 4 H Club who walked at Benton Merilyn Dempster Carol Ranson Danny Joe and Mary Clem Bol Porter Judy Dannenmueler and singer Frank Steck Sr Peggy Donna Hayes

Mary Miller Scott County Muller Benton St Dems Church of God Morley Morley Baptist Church Oran New Hamburg St. Lawrence Church Merilyn Dempster Carol Ranson Danny Joe Mary Clem Bol- Porter Judy Dannenmueler Frank Steck Peggy Donna Hayes

Sun’s movement per second around its orbit described

The article states the sun travels about 175 to 185 miles each second along its orbital path. This brisk pace highlights the immense scale of galactic motion and the dynamic nature of celestial bodies in space.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ringling Brothers Circus Allens Midwest Chicago Cleveland Cal- Norma Mr. Allen Baldwin Park Mrs. Allen Arcadia Trade Missouri England Glenn Anlt Jr Robert Paine Charles Brown K A. Ritter John Oliver Carl Ritter Cape Girardean NEVW Joe Hefner Qulin, MO Kewanee News National Association Richard Gains Lynn Miss Pearl Buncombe Ilinois Bob McDaniel Tommy Lee Mike Trout Kathy Boyer Lara J. R. Blankenship Gill Edward Blankenship New Madrid Pool J. R. Boyer Kathy Susan Boyer A Peavis Vernie Spradling Heber Springs Ark Airs Paul Trout Ethel Trout Eddie Schuerenberg Alice Byers Walter “Lub” Schuerenbergz Jerr Mer Bill Spradling A. Reavis Sherman Tippetts Advance Jefferson City Powell Insurance Agency E. Center Circuit Court Proceedings Sun the Old Rockin A.D Youngstown Enyhow Kohler City Kohler City, MO
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