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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1958
Page
1
James J Lange editor of Practical Builder Magazine predicts housing prices rise as mortgages are paid off. He cites higher after tax incomes, continued inflation, and a population boom of 59 million adding demand for homes, making now a buying opportunity before a market boom.
Alderman Shad Ole urges Sikeston voters to approve Urban Renewal to clean up substandard housing and attract new industries. He praises Mayor Felker’s handpicked board, explains property purchases at fair market value, and outlines a 10 year program expected to spend about 300000 dollars annually, totaling several million in circulation and new jobs. He frames the plan as a rags to riches upgrade with low rent housing and a park surrounding new homes as Union City Tennessee is cited as example.
Urban Renewal meetings in Sikeston faced complaints from residents fearing unfulfilled sewer promises. Despite objections from two households, most attendees supported renewal plans. Mrs. Fannie Haman of Bertrand visited Mr and Mrs Carl Banks Wallace over the weekend.
Mitchell Wayne Hunt, 37, of Paducah Kentucky was killed instantly and his wife Mary Lois Hunt critically injured when his car pulled onto Highway 60 in front of a tracer loader driven by Paul Shelton of Olmstead Illinois. A brother in law Lawrence Higgins of Charleston Missouri was hurt. Hunt’s body taken to Nunnelee Funeral Chapel Charleston. his wife treated at St Marys Hospital Cairo Illinois. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of his mother. Hunt was born August 20 1920 in Massac County Illinois and worked part time for Walkers Boat Yard in Paducah. Burial details to follow. One of Sikeston’s notable residents Bettie Matthews celebrated her 90th birthday at 135 East North with family and friends.
The rebuilt church on the former site is finished and furnished, with pews and fittings arriving this week. Volunteers worked all day to ready the frame structure with a full basement, matching the previous size. Established 76 years ago, the church is led by Rev. C. R. Baker.
Mrs Marie Moody Hilpert 41 and her son Link 7 died when a tire blew on their Ford wagon at a sharp curve, plunging into Apple Creek near the Perry Cape Girardeau line along Highway 61. The accident followed by a countywide spate of 16 crashes over the weekend.
Funeral services for Mrs Oneal Cook Heisler were held at the Welsh Funeral Home chapel Tuesday conducted by Rev Montgomery Jr. of the First Methodist Church. Interment followed at Me Morel Park cemetery. Born November 30 1888 in Scott county she lived near Sketon most of her life and worked as a saleslady for Buckner-Ragsdale. Survivors include son DeLisle Heister of Memphis and sister Mrs Tommy Stephens of St Louis with other relatives visiting from St Louis Parma and Sikes ton.
One emergency reported Wednesday at Missouri Delta Community Hospital. Made line Grant, 37, Sikeston, treated for second degree burns on left arm and first degree burns on both feet from battery acid. She was dismissed after treatment.
District Director Ernest M. Flinn explains taxpayers can deduct losses to grounds automobiles dwellings boats furniture and other property for federal income tax purposes. A booklet Publication No. 1355 details casualty rules and proofs of loss with sections on when losses are deductible and disaster relief.
Mayor Felker announced five appointees to the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority with Ross Murray chosen as Sunset Addition representative after earlier candidate removal. Aldermen approved the list amid praise as part of the Urban Renewal plan and related committee recommendations. A nine member Athletic Commission was approved with term lengths set. A mill tax for Athletic Commission funding was slated for August. Tornado observation post plans faced hotel insurance hesitations and city attorney’s review.
On Big Island a 7500 acre farmed area lies along the Mississippi River southeast of Commerce. A crew of 20 to 25 men works day and night guarding levees with sandbags to protect corn and soybean crops. If river stages rise beyond about 3212 feet at Cape Girardeau, more than 5000 acres may be lost. owners include Miss Marie Alexander of Commerce and the Schwab Stohrers with 1800 acres, plus Mrs Alice Olson of Ladue and others such as O C Sheets and several Clymers and Johnsons.
Miss Pat Murback International Sweetheart of DeMoloys will be honored at a formal dance by the Sikeston DeMolays on Saturday night July 26 at the Rustic Rock Inn from 8 30 to 11 30 pm. DeMolay chapters in the Southeast Missouri district were invited and the event is free for all DeMolays and petitioners. Paul Dawd Boardman Master Councilor invites all to attend.
Sikeston residents will vote Aug 5 in three city and two county special elections alongside the regular primary. Ballots cover Johnson Grass control, urban renewal, and a 10 cent mill tax for an Athletic Commission to oversee city athletic activities, plus city land clearance and renewal questions. Polls open 6 am to 7 pm at designated Ward polling places with separate judge groups and ballot handling.
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