SEMO Area Law Officers Meet Here In July
Southeast Missouri Law Enforcement Officers Association plans a large meeting in Sikeston with more than 300 officers and wives, including a full program at early afternoon and evening events at the Clayton barn, hosted by local officials. A second item reports a severe cotton flea beetle infestation across Southeast Missouri, with expert L S Calhoun warning farmers that damage to cotton squares ranges from 10 to 90 percent and urging immediate and repeated spraying to protect the crop.
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Sikeston
Southeast Missouri Law Enforcement Officers Association
Claytons Barn
Daday’ Felker
Mser JoJo O'Nel
Juange D OW Gilmore
Benton
Missouri
Calhoun
Greenville
Mes
Southeast Missouri Corn Belt Contrast and Growth
A travelogue from Southeast Missouri praises local crops and explains why the region surpasses Illinois corn belts in July yields. It credits soil minerals, glacial deposits, and Hopkins inspired farming balances, urging policies to keep young people and foster farm ownership for lasting regional growth.
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Illinois
Missour
Missouri
Corn Belt
Southeast Missouri
Southeast Missour
Xii G Hopkins
Ilin Tans
Amonolicy
Southeast
Matthews School Bid Delayed Amid Board Postponement
The Matthews School board postponed setting bids for a 12 room project amid a special session. Advisors connected with the district and a construction firm presented details, with bids expected to involve multiple bidders and a focus on long term contracts.
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Matthews School
Man Killed On Highway 60 At Gray Ridge
Charles Frank Lin Brown 87 was struck on Highway 60 near Gray Ridge by a car driven by Tommy Arthur Marshall 30 of Paducah Kentucky. Brown died almost instantly after being struck as he walked onto the road returning from O G White grocery. Marshall posted $500 bond on a charge of driving with inadequate brakes. An investigation by the State Patrol followed the fatal crash. The report notes Brown had been to Sususan to place his child in the hospital and was returning to his home. Funeral arrangements to be announced in Tennessee where his children reside.
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State Highways Patrol
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Golkee
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Ontean
Aimoono
Felker
Claston
Gray Ridge
Charles Franklin Brown
Tommy Arthur Marshall
Rt. 6
Paducah
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Marshall
Moarshall
Coboner
Ras Rainey
Stoddard County
Susestan
Lucy
Rick
Popams
Jomas
Tennessee
Gins Ridge
Wari News Farm
Sikeston
Barnett
Ciknan
Rungshig Iwas
Obituary: Robert Mcrt-Dies At Nursing Home
Robert Mc rt dies at the Ber Vp Novs Ing Hope fare. He was born in Missouri and had lived in the area for many years. Survived by daughters M I jMeGoof Veto Bech I MoS Wana Newton of Tle and Mrs Radar id Chitter cen of Dexter plus Mrs Movie tA txander and Mrs. Jo Post, al both of Sikeston. The beds will fe in state at the Wealsh Funeral Home and tone for settaces.
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Dexter
Txander
Jo Post
Sikeston
Wealsh Funeral Home
Tate
Jaycee Volunteers Rally for Annual Meeting Prep
Jaycees discuss heavy workload for preparations at the November gathering. Leaders urge members to attend the committee meeting and fill essential roles. The event aims to streamline duties and finalize tasks by tonight and into the week.
Child 8 Injured After Car Strikes Pedestrian
Karen Sue, eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ratph Sturgon, was struck by a car on North Handy Street. She was taken to hospital with a broken left leg and other injuries. Officer Arthur Brace investigated the accident, which occurred in front of the sewer on Deiroat and Ruth Streets.
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Ratph Sturgon
North Handy St
Shirles
Ann Sexe
Heath St
Tom
Karen
Aceman
Arthur Brace
Deiroat
Ruth Streets
Attendance at Sikeeston Sunday Schools July 10
Attendance figures listed for multiple churches on July 10 at Sikeeston Sunday schools. Entries include First Baptist Church and several others with varying counts, such as 447 and 423, alongside denominations like Nazarene and Presbyterian.
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Sikeston
Groundbreaking Ceremonies Held for Malone and Hyde Depot
Groundbreaking ceremonies marked the start of a new Malone and Hyde Grocery Distributing Depot near Sikeston. The project, a 2435 by 225 foot warehouse with a 60 by 80 foot office block, will include a 60 foot truck street and spur track from the Missouri Pacific line. The venture aims to serve multiple states with a distribution center designed for rapid loading and broad cooperation from local officials, led by founder Raymond Coleman and mayor Chase Butler.
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Malone and Hyde Grocery Distributing Depot
Malone
Hyde Aepot
Missouri Pacing Railway
Mrs Susan Elizabeth Smith Dies A Retired Minister’s Widow
Mrs Susan Elizabeth Smith 83 widow of Dr Alfred F Smuth Liddy died Monday at St Marys Hospital Catli after four weeks as a patient. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church with Rev E W Barthes Jr officiating. She was daughter of the late Mio and Mrs Thomas Day Wood Bara and longtime member of the Methodist Church and YW group. Survived by daughters Mrs Joly Des of Unioh? and Mrs Davis S of Bonne Terre. Burial at Charuse tomb.
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Susan Elizabeth Smith
Alfred F. Smuth Liddy
E.W. Barthes
Stone
Charlestro
St Mars S Hopital
Cato li
Mio
Thomas Day Wood Bara
Legionnaires Set Carnival Committee Selections
Legionnaires will appoint a committee for the 10th annual Cotton Carnival to be held September 22 23 24. Commander Gardner monitors attendance warning that those present will oversee committee duties while a finance office is formed. Joint installation of new officers scheduled with the Atauital on July 28.
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Meldrum
Thordas
Gardner
Lygionnanes
Bo Simess Wall
Sikeston
Rotarians to Learn About Pink Bollworm
Rotary members will hear about pink bollworm control and prevention as Ed Nagel hosts guest speakers Drostone Lee Jenkins and James M. Beagsu, with T. A. Maltin as program chairman. The meeting also features Pete Nichiec and guests Haig Dugger, Ed Thrasn, and Bill Penton at the Chamber of Commerce event.
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Ed Nagel
T. A. Maltin
Drostone Lee Jenkins
James M. Beagsu
Chamber of Commerce
Rotarians
Pete Nichiec
the Prophet
Haig Dugger
Amaldarko Urta
Ed Thrasn
Hot Springs,rk
Rotamans
Bill Penton
Planters Bank
Dexter Awards Contract For Cape Girardeau Firm
Dexter district awarded the general contract for the new elementary school to Thardt Construction Co of Cape Girardeau for 248,278 with bids from Joseph Stryker Portage des Sioux and others. Electrical work went to Jacks Electric Co of Dexter for 12,434.90. The building will be a 16 room structure with cafeteria and auditorium, housing grades one through eight initially, later expanded to nine. About 300 pupils will be housed, four additional teachers hired, and total project cost including furnishing around 1880 plus state aid of 50,000 with local funds covering the rest.
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Joseph Stryker Portagesi
Ebarmac Construction Co
St Louis
George Gassman
Poplar Braff
Wooa Polach
Cape Girardeat
Earl Walker Portagess
Wenero
Gilmore
Soi
Gonortz
Fo Edwards Co
St Lous
Werner
Sop
Polack Cane Girardeau
Jack's Electric Co
Dexter
Smith Electric Co
Dester
Jamieson Electric Co
Skeston
Pincinal
Chamber Committee Will Meet Friday
James M Beand announces a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce committee set for Friday. All members are urged to attend to discuss planned improvements and strategies for the town.
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Salt Block Breaks Toe At Local Hospital
Within 24 hours two emergency cases reach Mo Delta Community Hospital. Janes Bower tripped on bicycle spokes and injures toe. she receives treatment and is dismissed. Ted Yors sustains a broken toe when a salt block failed to stay put and is treated and discharged.
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Mo Delta
Janes Bower
Ted Yors
Cape Boy Hangs Self in Cape Girardeau Home
Cape Girardeau report says Mr Devle Sitves, son of Mr and Mrs Zenas W Sutzes, hanged himself Tuesday while testing a necklace made from a sash cord. Body found hanging from a rafter in his closet. Coroner JF Semund ruled the death accidental amid unclear circumstances.
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Devle Sitves
Zenas W Sutzes
Young Sitzes
Imag
JF Semund
Charles Barnett Enters City Aldermanic Race
Charles Barnett files for the city aldermanic seat citing long service with State farm management concerns and landowning, challenging resignation accepted from Alderman Kenneth C Laxton. Barnett and his wife reside in the area near Baye Street and Ussh Road.
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Charles Barnett
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