Work Started on Addition to Sikeston Compress Plant
Twenty five laborers began yesterday on a 240 by 288 foot addition at the Sikeston Compress and Warehouse to boost storage capacity. When in full swing up to 60 men will work on the project to add a fifth storage shed at the west end, bringing the total to five. The new barn red painted addition should be ready in about five weeks and will help handle cotton inflows expected this year.
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Sikeston
Supt. C. E. Manly
New Boyce Building Nears Completion on Highway 60
The Boyce Farm Equipment Company advances toward August 1 completion. The 60 by 112 foot facility will house a showroom two glass offices a women and children waiting area and a large workshop with a fire resistant steel framed roof. Plans include future additions and space for extra stock on the 150 foot lot.
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Boyce Farm Equipment Company
Highway 60
Town
Charles Boyce
New Cobblestone Pig Stand Nears Opening on Highway 61
Work on C. Tindel’s cobblestone pig stand at Tanner Street progresses with plastering, red quarry tile, and ground landscaping to attract patrons when it opens. The main room 40 by 26 feet houses a 12 foot barbecue pit, kitchen spans the rear, and a north dining area. A second 19 by 20 foot private dining room with hardwood floors and celotex walls is also being prepared. Structural rock walls measure 12 to 18 inches thick with 4500 pounds of insulation.
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Highway 61
Tanner Street
C. Tindel
Blytheville
Ark
New Garage Building Under Way Near Henington Shop
Alf Carr oversees a 30 by 80 foot frame structure south of Henington Paint and Trim Shop intended for rental use. Interior will feature metal, exterior imitation brick siding. The building will provide garage space and an office, with occupancy expected within three weeks.
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Henington Paint and Trim
Alf Carr
Identical New Houses On South Kingshighway
Work nears completion on a commodious residence at the south end of South Kingshighway for M. L. Canedy. The dwelling will have a composition roof weatherboard exterior a full basement hardwood floors and bath. A 24 by 30 foot rear workshop will host the Canedy Neon Sign Company. Next door, Lowell Webb builds an identical house with a rear workshop for his electrical appliance business.
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South Kingshighway
M. L. Canedy
Canedy Neon Sign Company
Malone Avenue
Kingshighway
Canedy
Lowell Webb
Repairs Planned For Bone Building West Malone Avenue
Completion of extensive renovations on the Bone Building is expected in days. Work includes a new concrete floor walls and ceiling and exterior repairs. A center partition is being removed and the building will be rented as one unit, according to Mrs. R. K. Bone.
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West Malone Avenue
R. K. Bone
Cellar trunk room storage idea for bags and trunks
A cellar trunk room provides a compact dry storage space. It should be fully enclosed to keep dust and ashes off items. Install shelves for small bags and raise a platform for trunks and larger pieces.
Material options for building a rear terrace
To construct a back terrace, the article notes flagstones bricks or tile as suitable options. Concrete may also be used with or without patterns, offering a plain or decorative surface.
New Homes Under Construction In Sikeston District
Construction has begun on several new residences in Sikeston. J M Pitman on Vernon Avenue starts a modern five room home. Lindley Street hosts a five room Boisaubin residence with unfinished second floor and a large knotty pine fireplace wall. Chris Francis on North New Madrid Street shops a remodeling and sun parlor addition. two Sikes Avenue houses for Harry Darr and James Johnson rise side by side with five and six rooms. Vern Edwards contracts both Sikeston projects.
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J. M. Pitman
Vernon Avenue
Sikeston
Lindley Street
Vincent Boisaubin
Chris Francis
North New Madnd Street
Sikes Avenue
Harry Darr
James Johnson
Jennie Stubblefield
Borrowing for home improvement and housing risks
Officials warn borrowers to avoid borrowing too much for home improvements or new homes. While easy credit may tempt those with good credit, emergencies can arise and may lead to trouble. FHA officials urge extreme caution to ensure a sound investment.
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FELA
FHA
Urge Zoning of Civic Districts
The Land Planning Division of the Federal Housing Administration urges municipalities to plan and zone for residential protection and to control land subdivision. Officials note rising requests for planning advice as communities emphasize sound neighborhoods. In 1939 planners held 86 conferences with municipal officials and in 1940 a consultant has addressed over 100 meetings with planning boards, housing boards, businesses, and educational groups. The division offers valuable service to established planning boards and public officials pursuing a planning program.
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Federal Housing Administration
Land Planning Division
Neighbor Encouraged to Read The Herald Too
A brief note urges readers to share The Herald with neighbors and suggests they too should read the paper for timely updates. It emphasizes community access to local news and encourages discussion among residents.
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Herald
Route Marking an Important Part of the State Highway Service
The history and current practice of Missouri road marking and signing trace from 1921 Centennial Road Law to today. C W Brown notes simple, safe route markers. federal routes use odd north south even east west numbers. U S shield on federal routes. state markers placed during maintenance.
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Missouri
C. W. Brown
United States
American Association of State Highway Officials
U. S
Association of State Highway Officials
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
Bureau of Maintenance
State Highway Commission
St. Joseph
Iowa
Highway Commission
Boonville
Rocheport
Fayette
Glasgow
Marshall
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Boyce Building
E. C. Robinson Lumber Co
Sikeston, Mo
Aif
Mr. Darr
Johnson
Darr
Vern Edwards
Jee
Wes
LC Smith
Nuway
Powell Insurance Agency Loans and Insurance
J. A. Sutterfield
Reiss
Triangle Lumber Co. Telephone
New Orleans
Mobile
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