Southeast Missouri Press Association elects Dexter Man as president
Dexter Brannock publisher of the Dexter Messenger was chosen president of the Southeast Missouri Press Association at its 57th annual meeting in Poplar Bluff. Leo Schade of the Jackson Post steps down. Lewis W Roop of the De Soto Republican becomes vice president. Festus selected as 1950 meeting site. Frank Ahlgren of the Memphis Commercial Appeal delivers keynote on world peace and democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vane Brannock
Dexter Messenger
Southeast Missouri Press Association
Poplar Bluff
Leo Schade
Jackson Post
Lewis Wo Roop
de Soto Republican
Charles Porter
The
Pestus News-Democrat
Festus
Frank Ahlgren
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Ahlgren
Russia
Fife
Thedea
Ahgren
Missouri
Japan
Europe
Mr. Ahlgren
Winston Churchill
John W. Wolpers
American Republic
Fisit
Dunwood
Daily American Republic
Paul C. Jones
Kennett
Dunklin County Democrat
Beng
Congress
Jones
Brannan
Missouri State Senate
House O Representatives
Two Sikeston Boys Graduate at Mexico
Mexico Missouri May 60th commencement exercises at the Missouri Military Academy saw two Sikeston youths earn diplomas Cadet Sgt Paul J Trotter Jr son of Mr and Mrs Paul J Trotter 210 Wakefield Sikeston and Cadet Herbert Cathey son of Mr and Mrs H G Cathey 577 Park Avenue Sikeston Cathey was on the varsity track squad M Club and played football and basketball Trotter joined the Glee Club varsity tennis and company baseball both Cadets returned home to spend the summer with their families Easy payments to suit any income LAIR S
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Mexico
Sikeston
Missouri Military Academy
Missouri
Paul J. Trotter Jr
Paul J. Trotter
Wakefield
Herbert Cathey
H. G. Cathey
Park Avenue
Cathey
M-Club
Sgt. Trotter
Glee Club
McLub
Trotter
Automobile Club Opposes Proposed New Highway Bill
The Automobile Club of Missouri at its 47th annual meeting voted unanimously to oppose a bill raising gasoline tax from 2 to 4 cents with 1 cent for rural roads, and the companion Highway Commission bill. They warned the plan threatens the state highway system and would largely burden cities without benefiting urban traffic needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Missouri
Board of Governors
The
Automobile Club of Missouri
Robert B. Brooks
State Highway Commission
Auto Club Board
Supreme Court
Kansas City
Special Election on Health Center Tax in Scott County MO
Notice declares a special election in Scott County Missouri on August 23 1949 to decide a 1 mill annual tax for 20 years to fund a public health center including site purchase construction and operation. Petition filed May 9 1949 with county court seeks bond issue and tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County
Missouri
Sixty-Third
General Assembly
State of
Lse Health Center
Harry C. Watkins, JR
Missouri State Fair Joins Grand Circuit for Harness Racing
Sedalia Mo. Induction of the Missouri State Fair into the Grand Circuit prompts major improvements at the mile track on the Fairgrounds. Work begins immediately to meet top speedway standards with a new inside fence regraded surfacing paddock and repainted race horse barns to house world class pacers and trotters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
United States
Roy S. Kemper
Kemper
Cardinals to Hold Major League Tryout Camp
Fredericktown residents will see a St Louis Cardinals tryout camp at Memorial Park on June 8 and 9 led by Buddy Lewis and Red Bird scouts. Players ages 17 to 23 may join free workouts starting 10 30 am featuring hitting fielding running and throwing drills with games among attendee teams. Bats balls and catching gear supplied while expenses are refunded for players who sign contracts.
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Mous
St. Louis Cardinal
Cardinals
Memorial Park
Joe Newberry
Fredericktown
W. H
Buddy) Lewis
Red Bird
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Dexter Man
Cape Girardeau
House of Representatives
Senate Committee of Education
D. W. Gilmore
Benton
Press Association
Senate
Missouri State Teachers Association
State Parent-Teacher Association
Lair’s
Automobile Club
Scott
County Court OF
Spaperr
Missouri State Fair
Grand Circuit
Southeast Missouri Telephone Company
MT Ey
Ray
Kroehler
McCoy Tanner
JWU UU
Sikeston, Mo
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