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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1955

Page

12

Sikeston Industrial Seeks 35000 for Warehouse Lease Purchase

The Sikeston Industrial Development Company quietly seeks 35000 to exercise an option on the government warehouse lease on airport grounds held by J. O. Knupp with nine years left. About 20000 is pledged. 15000 more must be raised within 24 hours. A 20 year sale of the warehouse is planned with 250000 needed to remodel and relocate rail siding, loading docks, and offices. public subscriptions will be solicited with full project details when the prospectus is ready.

Sikeston Industrial Development Company J. O. Knupp Sikeston Knupp Industrial Company Board of Directors

Mayor Fumes Over Withheld Street Paving Funds

Mayor Chas H. Butler blasts Gov Donnelly for vetoing 3.20 dollars for the state's half of paving streets by the Armory. He says Sikeston was given a raw deal as the Armory's control has shifted to the National Guard, who run it as a private club and collect rents, leaving the city with no say. He vows to seek a way to reclaim rightful municipal control.

Donnelly Chas. H. Butler Sikeston National Guard

County Crop Outlook Good Says County Agent

At the end of June county agricultural extension agent Tom Stroup reported the overall crop situation as good. Wheat yields were forecast around 30 bushels per acre after freeze setbacks, with none reaching 40. Corn and soybeans look promising though uneven fields, cotton delayed but improving, Lespedera ready for cutting, and alfalfa being cut for the second time this week.

Benton Tom Stroup Stroup

Eight General Alarms Reported by Volunteer Fire Dept

The volunteer fire department answered eight general alarms during Jane and four other calls. A response to the report will be made to the Council next Tuesday night.

Jane

June building permits total 140800 for month in city

Building inspector J A Satterfield issued permits totaling 140800 in June. Projects include H L Stacy rebuilding 400 Irene Swinson 9000 5 room house George Stout addition 800 Fred Stokes addition 300 Planters Bank remodeling 15000 and a group of six Marian Street houses at 4700 each totaling 28200.

Planters Bank J. A. Satterfield H. L. Stacy Selma Street Irene Swinson Peach Tree Lane George Stout Tanner Street Fred Stokes W. Gladys Street Charles Wise Lillian Dr Chas. H. Butler Smith Avenue O. C. Lewis Wakefiel Street Roy C. Boston N. Main Street W. Ross Lemons N. Ranney Malone Avenue Edgar White Moore Avenue Bill Humes Edmonson Streets Chester Oldham Carroll Street Marian Street Lyman Dame Hardin Street Chris L. Francis Walter Powell E. Gladys Street Bruce L. Lewis Benton Street Bill Swacker Allen Street J. R. Watson Lloyd Harris Orville Allen Dve Street Jesse A. Jackson Virginia Avenue Murrell Gosnell Fifth Street M. P. Estes Lincoln Street Charles Barnett N. Ningshighway

City Police Arrests Average Over Two Per Day in June

The city police averaged just over two arrests daily in June, with drunks composing most entries. About $925 in fines and bonds were assessed. three received out of town vacations and two were turned over for state action. Arrests included 26 for being drunk, 18 for careless driving, 6 for driving while drunk, 10 for disturbing the peace, plus a petty larceny case and one knife fight incident.

Ansonstown Youth Hurt in Hunting Accident

Richard Gemeinhardt, 14, of Anniston was wounded at about 430 this morning when a companion shot at a squirrel and the pellet struck him. Eleven buckshot pellets hit his right arm, shoulder, and a rib. He was admitted to Missouri Delta Community Hospital. one pellet was removed and the rest remain. His condition is described as good.

Richard Gemeinhardt Anniston Gemeinhardt Missouri Delta Community Hospital

Vitamins and IQ Rise Suggested in Pregnancy Study

A Teach College Columbia University trial with 2400 expectant mothers tested children at four years old. Some mothers received extra vitamin C or B vitamins, while placebo groups received none. Vitaminized children showed higher IQ indications, prompting questions about prenatal nutrition and intelligence.

Junior Teache College Columbia University

Nitrogen Key To Lush Lawns By Midsummer

Turf researchers warn that lack of nitrogen is as critical as water for mid summer brown lawns. Excess nitrogen can burn, so new slow release forms and urea-based options are being developed to feed grass steadily all season.

Golf Club Gramme

Vitamins And Diet May Boost Child IQ In Study

A Tennessee senator notes slight IQ gains in a placebo group, while researchers stress diet's role for expectant mothers. Regular vitamin intake may help some children, but results are inconclusive. emphasis remains on balanced nutrition including milk citrus fruits vegetables and protein.

Pat Junior

Former Resident of Gray Ridge Dies

Gray Ridge mourns Mrs. Iva Pearl Harding 49 a former resident who died in Akron Ohio on June 29 Funeral services were held at Gray Ridge General Baptist Church with Nov G A Griffey Essex officiating Burial was in Dexter cemetery She was born April 28 1906 daughter of Harve and Dues Julian in Gray Ridge She married Earl Harding February 20 1993 at Parma and he survives along with several siblings and in laws.

Gray Ridge Iva Pearl Harding Akron Gray Ridge General Baptistst G. A. Griffey Essex Dexter Cemetery Alared Harve and Dues Ji Ian Earl Harding Parma Gladys Haverstick Festus Juanita Wallis Pontiac Mich

Cadet Coats Returns From Army Air Force Installations

Cadet While Coats of New Madrid Missouri, son of Mr and Mrs William H Coats, recently returned to West Point after tours of Army and Air Force bases in Ohio Kentucky Oklahoma Virginia and New Jersey He is a senior serving as an instructor for freshmen and sophomores at West Point and for new recruits at Fort Dix New Jersey A former Georgia Tech student he earned his West Point appointment from

West Point N.Y Coats William H. Coats Paris St New Madrid U. S. Miliary Academy Air Force Wright Patterson Air Force Base Ohio Fort Knox Fort Sil Okla Fort Belfair Fort Monmouth N. J Fort Dix N. Oj Georgia Institute of Technomew Atlanta

Wesleyan Service Guild Dinner and Meeting

The Wesleyan Service Guild of the Methodist Church met for a supper and monthly meeting at the church on June 30 with Mary Childress present. District Secretary Mrs. Gevan from Cape Girardeau and several members attended. A past president’s pin was given to Louise Blackburn. A $15 scholarship was approved for two Ardmore South scholars. A Bible study series begins July 6 at 7:30 p.m. and a temporary chair was elected as the guild considers reorganization.

Guo Methodist Church Shen Mary Childress Cape Gerard Gevan Mo G Dosce Hertha Moire Dover Stella Shankie Beth Matthews Jane Doaveh Jew Ghersi Ienit Louise Blackburn Arcacaa Joy Ghersi Wee Arcadia Calvin Smith M. G. Joyce Aliss Bertha Mae Joyce C. Cocan

Miss Nancy Bowman Installed As Job's Daughters Queen

Nancy Bowman daughter of Mr and Mrs Byron Bowman was installed as the Honored Queen of Bethel 27 International Order of Job's Daughters in a public ceremony at the Masonic Temple. Officers installed included Jo Ann Rayburn Rhoda Bernstein Penny Wilson Linda McClellan and others with Installing Officer Mrs Mary Ann Forbis.

Nancy Bowman Job Masoni¢é Temple Byron Bowman Bethel 27 International Order of Job's Daughters Linda Kay Thomas Miss Bowman Jo Ann Rayburn, Jr Rhoda Bernstein Penny Wilson Linda McClellan Susie Martin Mona Crewes Brenda Baley Kathryn Korby Beverly George Carolyn Albritton Linda Jolly Carolyn Cantrell Ann McAmis Char Marie McClellan Turd Udy Watkins Jame Pitman Glenna Childers Gwyn Gilbert Judy Hunter Mary Ann Forbis Sondra Kirov Mary Ann Hayden Carolyn Jackson Cecile Gilbert Jane Bowman Abs Elmer Poage William Brown Rehel Gunairdian Canedy Bethel Bay Wooh Deoter Mars. Clell Grlbert Bethel Bass Durie Martha Gilbert Ane Avernay Walter Rayburp Atsa Guarenia Council

Missouri Delta Community Hospital Discharges and Births Report

The passage lists patients admitted or discharged across several Missouri Delta Community Hospital facilities. It notes multiple individuals discharged on Friday Sunday and Monday, plus numerous births including babies for families from Sikeston Portageville Cape Girardeau Dexter and surrounding areas, with names such as Mary Carmen Striesiamd Opal Sanders and various newborns.

Missott Dera Cominaniin Peocpeatad Jeds Teatha Babs Gairt Bell Ginx Richard Germeonharndt Anniston Svilvia Coomrales Essex Mary Carmen Striesiamd Charleston Rebdeven Alice Rhoades Noute Ll Matthew Frial Lawrence Hollies Oron Fred Sickrey Lailbourn Wendell Livingston Bell Day John Dixon Route 1 Bell City Delta Community Hospital Lows Reith Beil In Toile Marie Atetin Catron Eva Baker Martha McDougal Essex Opal Sanders Decatur Francis Bennett Baby Bes Sikeston Dee Oliphant Baby Box East Prairie Roger Jones New Madrid Johnson Payton Lilbourn Samuel Dianes Baby Gitt Henry Kane Kersten Martha McCavttes Bissex Claude Kelsor Babe Girl Rt. 4 S.keston George Berd Jr Charles Michael Fodge Sokeston Rita Ruth Cashion Tose Giespie

Local Service Attendance Highlights Ceremony

An unused fragment notes an invited IS group at Mendoxee vet LOTOR with Mrs Arabele Cuimuing presenting the worship service and Mrs Letiee Blackbur taking part in a peas aroma before adjournment of the journaled ads.

Eadl Mendoxee Vet Lotor Arabele Cuimuing Letiee Blackbur

Legumes or Fertilizers as Nitrogen Sources For Crops

Seven crop and soil experts compare legumes and commercial fertilizers as nitrogen sources. They warn against abandoning legumes entirely, noting farms vary in soil, price and system compatibility. A well balanced plan should use legumes and synthetic nitrogen as complements, with grasses and rotations influencing legume value.

Graber Wisconsin Bray Disness Willard of Ohin Andrews Mississippi Grant Iowa Aamodt USDA

Agricultural soil management aims and effects

A list of soil management goals includes altering soil structure and microbiology to improve nutrient availability and moisture retention, reduce erosion, enable flexible land use, balance feed nutrition, preserve fertility for emergencies, and sustain productivity across crops in rotations.

Stork Club Revo and Mrs Vernon Gutfene Folder Tone

The document appears to be an OCR fragment announcing a birth and naming details. It mentions Stork Club Revo and Mrs Vernon Gutfene, a baby named Glen, with parental and church references. The text is garbled with multiple misspellings and unclear dates.

Revo Vernon Gutfene Lave Hise Af Oa Sen Messeur la Rae Tis Twuosostors

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