County Assessor Halter Reports 1955 Land and Personal Valuations
Alfred Halter Scott County Assessor releases the 1955 land and personal property assessment. Real estate totals rise by 66,710 while countywide personal property declines to 3,528,520. Includes township by township figures for farms, livestock, machinery, and household property with 1954 comparisons.
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Halter
State Tax Commission
Alfred Halter
Scott County
Scott
KELSO
Moreland
Morley
Richland R&a
Sichland
Ee Ggesys
Sandywoods
Sylvania
Marine Pfc David Doe Aboard USS Intrepid
Marine Pfc David Doe of Sikeston Missouri serves aboard the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid in the Atlantic Fleet. The Intrepid, replacing the USS Randolph, arrived in Gibraltar on June 8 and will undertake a six month Mediterranean tour with the 6th Fleet.
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Atlantic Fleet
FHTNC
Intrepid
Pfc
David Doe, HI
Dave Doe Jr
Route 2
Sikeston
Randolph
Gbraltar
6Th Fleet
Mediterranean
Cases Filed Recently With Circuit Clerk
The following cases have been filed in the office of Lloyd G. Briggs circuit clerk. Lela Glenzy vs Harlan Bellas seeks 10000 damages for injuries from a March 13, 1955 incident at a public tavern when Glenzy was seated on a counter stool and allegedly seized, threw her, and caused a fractured ankle and other injuries. Anna F. Essary vs Lige Essary requests divorce after a marriage on October 19, 1954, with alleged intoxication and abuse. Roscoe F. Steck petitions to appoint a trustee for Alva Steck, an imprisoned convict. Lortense Smith vs Johnny Smith seeks divorce with claims of nagging, quarrels, and abuse. no children. Albert I. Hurt vs Freda Mae Hurt seeks divorce with allegations of infidelity and discord. no children. Sharin Sue and Ronald C. Krapf vs Earl C. Krapf request non support. Mildred Watson vs William T. Watson seeks divorce with indignities and custody demands. State v Gilbert Chaney concerns operating a motor vehicle carelessly while under the influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd G. Briggs
Lela Glenzy
Harlan Bellas
Chaffee
Anna F. Essary
Lige Essary
Roscoe F. Steck
Alva Steck
Lortense Smith
Johnny Smith
Albert I. Hurt
Freda Mae Hurt
Sikeston
Billi
Sharin Sue
Ronald C. Krapf
Earl C. Krapf
Mildred Watson
Wm. T. Watson
D’vorce
Style Pourtiff
Aoson
Wm. TO Jr
Chaney
Soldier Harp Takes Part In Army Birthday Parade
Pvt Allen A Harp 21 son of Mr and Mrs A Harp Route 2 Sikeston Missouri recently participated in the Army 180th birthday celebration at Kitzingen Germany He is a wire man in Battery D 5th Field Armored Battalion which joined with other units in a parade and review Harp entered the Army in November 1953 and completed basic training at Camp Chaffee Arkansas
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Ritzingen
Germany
Allen A. Harp
A Harp
Route 2
Sikeston
Kitzingen
Harp
Camp Chaffee
Ark
East Prairie Fourth of July Rodeo Draws Big Crowd
East Prairie Lions Club rodeo at Sam Jones Park drew over 1,000 spectators for eight events including bronco busting calf roping and bull riding. 12 year old Miss Bille Ann Bagby won the Shetland pony race and wowed the crowd with trick riding. The parade featured 100 riders and the Semo Shrine Mounted Patrol. The event moved to the park with Spur and Saddle Club assistance. next year plans seek more seating.
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East Prairie
East Prairie Lions Club
Sam Jones Park
Semo Shrine Mounted Patrol
Sikeston
Bille Ann Bagby
Bill Bagby
Lilbourn
The
Lions Club
Spur and Saddle Club of
East Pranic
Scott County Circuit Court Proceedings Summary
Last week in Scott County Circuit Court juries heard damages cases. Louis H. Jones v Burd Oliver resulted in a verdict for the defendant. Darrell J. Day v Charles P. D. Fausett awarded damages. court found for plaintiff at $2750. Joyce Ledbetter v Burley Ledbetter Jr. divorce dismissed. Anna F. Essary v Lige Essary divorce decree granted with plaintiff awarded care and custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis H. Jones
Burd Oliver
Verdut
Darrell J. Day
Charles PD. Fausett
Joyce Ledbetter
Burley Ledbetter, Jr
Anna F. Essary
Lige Essary
Petit Jurors Listed For July Term Circuit Court
Sylvania Township, Llerbert Hahn and John Schlosser. Moreland Township, Eugene Egs ner. Kelso Township, Louis Robert, G. G. Hunter, C. P. Williams, Au gusta Dohagne, M. E. Gisi, Cleo Bain, Raymond Arnold. Richland Township, Chas. Mitchell, Charles Stearns, Otto Lenon, Dale Alcorn, Louis Kim, Herbert Kindred, Clarence Bailey, E. E. Leighninger, Ira Simmons. Morley Township, Harry Tomlinson, Roy Phillips. Commerce Township, Lloyd Green. Tywappity, Paul Norman. Sandywoods Township, LL. N. Girland.
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Sylvania
Llerbert Hahn
John Schlosser
Moreland
Eugene Egsner
Kelso
Louis Robert
G. G. Hunter
C. P. Williams
Augusta Dohagne
M. E. Gisi
Cleo Bain
Raymond Arnold
Richland
Chas. Mitchell
Charles Stearns
Otto Lenon
Dale Alcorn
Louis Kim
Herbert Kindred
Clarence Bailey
E. E. Leighninger
Ira Simmons
Morley
Harry Tomlinson
Roy Phillips
Commerce
Lloyd Green
Tywappity
Paul Norman
Sandywoods
LL. N. Girland
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Sikeston Area
The recorder notes multiple property transfers. J Ernest Harper to Oto and Pauline Brown for 650 pounds. Forrest Hill Securities to David King for 800 dollars at Forrest Hills Memorial Garden. to Mike Wirt for 400 dollars at Forrest Hills Memorial Garden. Forrest Real Estate Co. to John P L Mitchell for 2450 dollars at Hunter Acres subdivision. to Vir and Mrs Dwight Crader for 2500 dollars at Hunter Acres. to Mrs Rey F Hough for 2800 dollars at Hunter Acres. Ralph and Audrey Wooldridge to Anna Whitfield for 40 acres in section 20 township 2S range TL. Anna Whitfield to Ralph and Audrey Wooldridge for 1 dollar and other considerations.
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John J. Bollinger
Recorder of Deeds
J. Ernest Harper
Oto
Pauline Brown
Branum
Sikeston
Forrest Hille Securities Corporation
David PF. King
Forrest Hills Memorial Garden
Forrest Hils Securities Corporation
Mike Wirt
Sikeston Real Estate Co
John PL Mitchell
Hunter Acres
Skeston Real Estate Co
Dwight Crader
Rey F
Benton News Highlights Local Visits and Events
Benton News covers visits from Wilmington and Dallas families, Benton 4H Camp participants, and church activities. Activities include Vacation Bible School closing, WSCS United Nations Anniversary program, and Canasta party hosted by Mrs Spencer. Mentions attendees and host families from Benton, St Louis, Chicago, and nearby towns.
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Anthony Diebold
Wilmington
N. C
Tony Diebold
Ted Glenn
Ted Jr
Dallas
Tex
Victor Bollinger
Thomas Cook
St. Louis
Nellie Pattengill
Benton Baptist Mission
R. M. Stovall
Oran
John Laub
Dickie Taylor
Cleve Evans
Judy Pattengilh
Regina Stovall
Joe Bollinger
W. C. O'Donnell
Chicago
Gene Bene
Ben Hebenstriet
Lake Wappapella
Benton 4H Club
Carol Ranson
Judy Dannenmueller
Mary Clem Bollinger
Marilyn Kay Dempster
Robert Dannenmueller
Mig Bosworth
Scott County
Benton
Matron Wallace
Toom Stroup
Stroup
WSCS
United Nations
Chester Probase
Programpo
Tont Stroup
Mis Stroup
Coynter
Vanover transfer to DeRoush. partial lot deed east of Sikes ton
Lester and Virginia Vanover convey part of Lot 10 in Lillian A. Smith addition east of Sikes ton to Helen DeRoush for $1 and other considerations. The filing notes township 28 range 14 and the exact parcel details.
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Lester
Virginia Vanover
Helen DeRoush
Lillian A. Smith
Sikeston
Local visitors and softball win mark weekend in Malden
Mrs H C Cope of Fornfelt spent the weekend in Malden with relatives. Several families from Sikeston Diehlstadt and Maidens attended gatherings. CYC softball in Kelso saw the locals win 10 2 in a sixth straight victory with Vernon Scherer and Jim Wilhelm hitting four baggers and Maurice LeGrand catching.
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H. C. Cope
Fornfelt
Malden
Henry Bruenderman
Ben Bruenderman
Moran Hahn
Mary Lou Newcomb
Charleston
Kelso
Vernon Scherer
Jim Wilhelm
Gilbert Robert
Maurice LeGrand
Gregory Scherer
Eddie
Tom Russell
Diehlstadt News Social visits span multiple states
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Hornback visited relatives in Sikeston Sunday. Guests of Mrs. Fannie McQuay included Mr. and Mrs. Claude Green of Caro DL and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kirkpatrick of Lusk Community. Oakland Calif visitors Mr. and Mrs. Harry Holt stayed with his brother Orville Holt. Wayne Bush and Poplar Bluff kin vacationed with Joe Bush family. Mrs Tom Freeze and children visited Michigan relatives. Mrs. Adam Long returned home after surgery. Kirk Harber and daughter from St. Lewis visited Mrs Myrt le Nichols. Tom McClanahan called on relatives Tuesday. Lonnie Michael Sr and Bil Anderson families noted. Dorothy Pruitt of Oakland Calif visited over weekend. Helen Lee and mother saw Henry Hurt Tuesday evening. Cooper Michael family reunion held at Clarence Cooper home. Wethamperberg served to 42 sheets. Earl Michael and son Donald of Wayne Mich attended. Shaw Hate of Moses and May Michael with Clara Michael and daughter and James Kendall mentioned.
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Sidney Hornback
Sikeston
Fannie McQuay
Claude Green
Caro, DL
Otto Kirkpatrick
Lusk
Harry Holt
Oakland
Calif
Orville Holt
Wayne Bush
Poplar Bluff
Joe Bush
Tom Freeze
Michigan
Adam Long
Kirk Harber
St. Lews
Harber
Myrtle Nichols
Tom McClanahan
Lonnie Michael
Bil Anderson
Dorothy Pruitt
Merit Badges Count for Troop 43 at Camp Lewellan
Troop 43 sponsored by the Lions Club of Gleston earned 26 merit badges and one Yank advancement at Camp Lewellan near Silva last week. Names include Second Class Jerry McMallis Jimmy Critchlow Bob Joyner Joe Critchlow First Class Mike Collins. merit badges in Canoeing Pioneering Fishing Life Saving Camping Rowing Forestry Swimming. Several boys were tarped for Golden Sun Honor Society membership, with John W Davis as adult leader guiding an active camping week.
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Boy Scout
Lions Club
Gleston
Camp Lewallen
Silva
Caipe
Jerry McMallis
Jimmy Critchlow
Bob Joyner
Joe Critchlow
Mike Collins
Jim Haile
Eddie Pitmtan
Francis Schuemacher
Terry Conn
Val Sharm
Mike Limbaugh
Aven Ail
Colm
Dasid Boardeman
Allen Male
Terry Cena
Allen Malecolm
Golden Sun
John W Davis
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Circuit Clerk
Perere Armed Forces
East Prairians
Ida B. Nothdurst
Stoddard County
County
Missouri
General Assembly
Scott County Superintendent of Schools
Petit Jurors
Circuit Court
Benton News
Schmidt Miss Teonn Genneman
Berton
Jannis
Vdt
Ed Cau
Ben Berendas
Irene James
Blodgett
Roy Colelflower
Beverly
Henry Claycomb
Emmet
Diana
Maunie Miller
Als
Jolin Michael
L. C. Kirkpatrick
Larry
Diehistadt
Lannie Michael Sr
Bill Anderson
Brenda
Susie
Terry Allan
Michael
Nancy Kittrell
Jerry Hudson
Ed Cooper
Phyllis Ang Gibson
DeSoto
Monroe Bollinger
Bill
Tommie
Bentom
Diehlstadt
Chevrolet
Dustry
Ertra Cos
Mitchell-Sharp Chevrolet CO
Chevrolet Building
Sikeston, Missouri
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