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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1948

Page

20

Methodist Youth Caravan to Arrive in Sikeston Saturday

A Methodist Youth Caravan will arrive in Sikeston on July 10 for a week long visit with Sikeston Methodist youth. The program, in its tenth year, trains youths for church work and mission projects, with teams of four youths and an adult counselor.

Sikeston Methodist Youth Fellowship United States Europe Cuba Hawaiian Islands Morningside College Sioux City Iowa Freda Carr Oran Missouri Southeast Missouri State College University of Missouri Atlanta Georgia Oklahoma Tether Southwestern Institute of Technology Weatherford Methodist Student Movement of Oklahoma Wesleyan Players of Central State Teachers College Edmond

Funeral Services for Charleston Woman Emma Trickey

Funeral rites were held in Charleston for Emma Agnes Trickey who died July 4 after a long illness. Born August 15 1881 in Trenton Illinois she married Charles Trickey in 1904 and lived in Charleston since. She was active in the Presbyterian church and Chi Omega and Delta Gamma Delta sororities. Her husband formerly co owned Trickey Brewer Drug Co, Charleston. Interment followed with Nunnelee service.

Charleston Emma Agnes Trickey Bartley Schwegler Sikeston Presbyterian Church J. C. Montgomery Trenton Ill Charles Trickey Trickey-Brewer Drug Co Trickey Presbyterian Church

New Chemical May Curb Hay Fever

The Herald reports that the chemical 2 4 D shows promise in killing rag weed, a major hay fever cause. Medical men believe destroying rag weed will reduce pollen in fall, potentially easing symptoms as sprayers attack the weed in corn fields, with DDT comparison noted.

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Val Sharp Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy

Val Sharp sustained an emergency appendectomy at Sikeston General Hospital on Monday. Recovery is reported satisfactory with no complications noted at this time.

Val Sharp Sikeston General Hospital

New Engineer for District Health Unit

Jimmie Noel began duties as the new engineer for the District Health office in Sikeston this week. He comes from Amn Harbor Michigan where he attended the University of Michigan and previously worked for the State Health Department in Osceola Missouri. He succeeds Paul Decker who moves to Rolla Missouri to join the Phelps County health unit.

Jimmie Noel District Health Office Sikeston Amn

Heat dangers in hot weather urge sunstroke awareness

In spring the State Health Director warns hot weather brings sunstroke or heat exhaustion. Sunstroke features severe headache, dizziness, nausea, flushed hot dry face. treat by shade, cooling, no stimulants, seek a doctor. Heat exhaustion causes dizziness, pale moist skin, rapid pulse. keep patient on back, cover, call a doctor, provide coffee or salt water as advised.

R. M. James M. D State Division of Health

Auto Crash Injures Four Near Cape Girardeau

Two Morehouse couples were injured at 4 30 a m Saturday when their car left Highway 61 near the Roy Shuck place south of Bloomfield Road. The car overturned three times after jumping a six foot ditch. Mrs Bill E Fisher 27 suffered a possible fracture and facial injuries. Her husband and the other two occupants were hospitalized with head and chest injuries. They had eaten at the Colonial Tavern in Cape Girardeau before continuing home to Morehouse. Trooper Morley G Swingle investigated. Southeast Missourian. It pays to advertise.

Cape Girardeau Morehouse Roy Shuck Place Bloomfield Road Bill E. Fisher Joseph T. Todd Southeast Missouri Hospital Mr. Fisher Morley G. Swingle Colonial Swingle Mercury Bill Fisher Highway 61

Closing Program For Vacation Bible School

The closing program for the Daily Vacation Bible School conducted jointly by the Christian and Methodist churches will be held at the Methodist church tomorrow at 7 30 p m. Certificates of attendance will be awarded and a motion picture will be shown. All are invited.

Methodist Church

Woman's Benefit Association To Meet Next Monday

The Woman's Benefit Association will meet next Monday night at Odd Fellows hall in regular business session. Mrs. Beverly Ralph, president of the local review, will preside. The note includes health tips for hot weather urging salt intake, sun protection, light meals, regular sleep, and cool clothing.

Woman's Benefit Association Odd Fellows Hall Beverly Ralph

Federal Funds for Missouri Airports

The Civil Aeronautics Administration announced Missouri airport projects with federal aid matching state and local funds. Cape Girardeau will receive 26663 dollars and Kennett 82000 dollars for improvement and expansion. Other Missouri airports sharing aid include Albany Branson Excelsior Springs Gallatin Maryville Nevada St Joseph and Unionville.

Civil Aeronautics Administration Washington Cape Girardeau Kennett Southeast Missouri Missouri Albany Branson Excelsior Springs Gallatin Maryville Nevada St. Joseph Unionville

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Caravaner No. 3 Bettye Ruth McCleskey Baton Rouge Louisiana Louisiana State University Wesley Foundation Chi Omega Social Sorority Delta Gamma Delta Intersorority Julia W. Walker Crossville Tennessee Tennessee School of Technology Cooksville National Honorary Thespian Society Insurance Agency Telephone 390 Peoples Bank Bldg Sikeston, Mo Methodist Dawn Atkinson Julia Walker Tenn Ted Tether Pauls Valley Okla Jos. L. Matthews Chas. D. Matthews W.S. Corrigan Leroy C. Leslie A. A. Harrison Meredith Lee Bank OF Sikeston Sikeston, Missouri U. S Paul H. Slinkerd William M. Werneck Fisher Southeast Housekeeping I Life Saturday Evening Post
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